OECD Cuts Bulgaria Growth Forecast, Warns of Higher Inflation and Energy-Driven RisksOpinions
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised its outlook for Bulgaria, lowering expectations for economic growth in the coming years while warning of persistent inflationary pressure driven by energy costs and rising public spending. In its latest Economic Outlook p»»»
China’s BYD captures 35% of Africa EV market, as latecomer rival Tesla bets on Morocco
Chinese automaker BYD Company Ltd (SZSE:002594; HKEX:1211) has significantly strengthened its presence in Africa’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, increasing its market share to 35% in 2025 from just 4% two years prior, according to the Global EV Outlook 2026 report, published by the Interna»»»
On This Day, June 4: German occupiers flee Rome during World War II - UPI.com
On June 4, 1944, the last of German occupiers fled Rome ahead of the advancing U.S. 9th Army. 1 of 7 | On June 4, 1944, the last of German occupiers fled Rome ahead of the advancing U.S. 9th Army. File Photo courtesy of the German Federal Archives On this date in history: In 1783, the first public »»»
China activates emergency response over expected rainstorms in coming Dd
Beijing, China: China’s Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level 4 national emergency response to address geological disasters in Jiangxi, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces, amid forecasts of heavy rain and storms in the coming days. The weather forecast indicates that parts of north-central J»»»
Nepali Climber Alive after Six Days Missing on Everest
A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was feared dead has been found alive after crawling back to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday. The experienced Hillary Dawa Sherpa vanished on the upper reaches of the world's highest mountain early on May 30. He was»»»
Katz: Israel to Continue Operations in Lebanon for Now Despite Ceasefire
Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the time being and Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would not be able to return, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday. His comments came a day after Lebanon and Israel said they had agreed to imp»»»
Washington announces ceasefire agreement between Israel, Lebanon
Washington, USA: The US announced that Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire agreement, following the conclusion of the second and final day of the fourth round of negotiations between the two sides in Washington. The US State Department said in a statement that the two sides, at the direction»»»
Oil falls, with brent crude recording $97.14 per barrel
Beijing, China: Oil prices declined Thursday, after gains in previous sessions, amid investors monitoring developments in global markets. Brent crude futures fell 67 cents, or 0.69%, to $97.14 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 62 cents, or 0.65%, to $95.40 per barrel.»»»
Oil falls as Lebanon and Israel agree on a ceasefire
BEIJING/PERTH: Oil prices fell on Thursday as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon boosted hopes for a broader agreement to end the US-Israeli war with Iran that could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures were down 87 cents, or 0.89 percent, at $96.92 a barrel by 07:5»»»
Israeli strike targets car on Zefta road despite truce announcement
An Israeli airstrike targeted a car on the Zefta road in the country's south on Thursday, hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire.»»»
Civil Defense: Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 8 in Gaza
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least eight people on Thursday, a spokesman for the civil defense agency in the Palestinian territory told AFP. "At least eight martyrs as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City at dawn," with seven killed in strikes on residential buildings and one in the Al-»»»
Egypt Says Close to Issuing $500 Million Japan Samurai Bond
Egypt is finalizing plans for its first yen-denominated bond sale in three years, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told Reuters on a trip to Japan on Thursday. The African Development Bank said in December it would partially guarantee Cairo's planned $500 million-equivalent Samurai bonds on the Japa»»»
Overnight fighting in Mogadishu, smoke over city: AFP
MOGADISHU: Heavy gunfire shook Somalia’s capital overnight and smoke rose over the city on Thursday, AFP journalists reported, after pitched battles erupted between political factions ahead of planned protests. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a new political crisis in mid May w»»»
Indian police arrest hotel owner after deadly fire
NEW DELHI: Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures. Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several foreigners. »»»
‘All maps are abstractions of reality’ — inside ‘A Necessary Fiction’
VENICE: “A Necessary Fiction: Maps, Art, and Models of Our World” is a Saudi-backed exhibition being staged alongside the 61st Venice Biennale. The show is curated by Sara Almutlaq and Aurora Fonda alongside associate curators Zaira Carrer and Amina Diab and exhibition designers Ibrahim Kombarji an»»»
Mexico’s popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low
MEXICO CITY: Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing “interventionist and unscrupulous practices” to bolster Mexico’s right-wing opposition and weaken his leftist political movement. The remarks come amid escalating tension between the Unit»»»
Sofia Hosts Its First Climate Festival - Heat Fest 2026
From June 4 to June 6, the first edition of Sofia's climate festival Heat Fest 2026 will transform Banski Square in front of the Regional History Museum into an open space for ideas, urban solutions, activities for people of all ages, culture and science, Sofia Municipality reported on Thursday. Or»»»
Young talent shines as QCA concludes schools chess championship
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Chess Association (QCA) has successfully concluded the Qatar Foundation Primary Schools Championship 2026, held in cooperation with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The tournament featured 47 players repre»»»
Al Shaqab League season set for thrilling finish
Doha, Qatar: The curtain will come down on the Al Shaqab Show Jumping League season when the final event gets under way at the Longines Indoor Arena today, with riders across multiple categories battling for titles over three days of competition. Action begins with the Al Shaqab Champions class (14»»»
Critical raw materials: can Romania help reduce Europe’s dependence on China?
Almost without realising it, Europe has outsourced the industrial foundations of its future to a single supplier. This is no longer about Russian gas; that lesson was learned through soaring energy bills and a war at the European Union’s borders. The new challenge concerns critical raw materials: r»»»
Occupation Breaches Ceasefire Hours After Announcement
The Israeli occupation has continued its attacks on southern Lebanon, just hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced in Washington between the Lebanese government and ‘Israel’. In a series of ongoing violations, an Israeli drone targeted a car on the Zifta Kfarwa road, causing injuries. Concu»»»
IMF Praises Saudi Economy’s Resilience
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) affirmed that the Saudi economy has demonstrated high resilience in the face of regional geopolitical tensions that have obstructed navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Fund praised the Kingdom's ability to contain the fallout from the navigation disruption »»»
Oil Falls as Lebanon and Israel Agree on a Ceasefire
Oil prices fell on Thursday as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon boosted hopes for a broader agreement to end the US-Israeli war with Iran that could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures were down 87 cents, or 0.89%, at $96.92 a barrel by 0458 GMT, while US West Texa»»»
Lebanon State Media Reports Israeli Strikes after Conditional Truce Announcement
Lebanese official media reported Israeli strikes on the country's south on Thursday morning, hours after an announcement that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to implement a conditional ceasefire following talks in Washington. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli drone strikes alo»»»
Asyad Group expands its global footprint with the acquisition of a controlling stake in Uzbekistan’s logistics platforms
Asyad Group, the global integrated logistics provider, announced the closing of a strategic transaction to acquire a controlling stake in key logistics platforms in Uzbekistan, marking its direct entry into Central Asia's fastest-growing logistics market. The transaction, executed in partnership wi»»»
Indian expat wins Dh20m Big Ticket prize after seven years of trying
Dubai: An Indian expat based in Bahrain won the Dh20 million grand prize in Big Ticket's latest live draw on Wednesday, walking away with a life-changing windfall after seven years of persistent participation. Krishna Kumar Syamala Ravindran, 43, is a businessman from the south Indian state of Kera»»»
Indian police arrest hotel owner after deadly fire
Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures. Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several foreigners. Get updated»»»
Why demand for second residency is going up
Concerns over job security amid economic uncertainty and advances in AI are driving a surge in UAE residents seeking second residency options abroad. While financial goals and property investments once dominated long-term planning, many professionals and families are now prioritising security, mobi»»»
‘We believe in our chances’: Al Haydos ready for one more World Cup mission
Doha, Qatar: Hassan Al Haydos has experienced almost everything in Qatari football. He has lifted two AFC Asian Cup trophies as captain, become the country’s most capped player, played at a home FIFA World Cup and built a national team career spanning nearly two decades. Yet as Qatar prepare for th»»»
Minister of Finance attends opening of OECD Ministerial Council Meeting
Paris: The Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, attended the opening of the 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), held under the theme “Getting Industrial Policies Right for Open Markets, Growth and Prosperity” in Paris, »»»
Qatar Chamber discusses strengthening cooperation with several Ambassadors
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, received four ambassadors in separate meetings yesterday, at the Chamber’s headquarters. He met individually with H E Oliver Owcza, Ambassador of Germany; H E Arnaud Pescheux, Ambassador of France; H E»»»
Israel Far-right Minister Slams Ceasefire with Lebanon as 'Serious Mistake'
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a "serious mistake". "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netan»»»
Lebanon’s Shiite Duo Drops Israeli Withdrawal Demand in Ceasefire Talks
Recent statements by Lebanon’s Shiite duo - the Amal Movement and Hezbollah - indicate a tacit acceptance that Israeli forces could remain in Lebanese territory during an anticipated ceasefire phase. This marks a shift from their previous insistence that any truce be accompanied by an Israeli withd»»»
Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Center serves 4,323 beneficiaries at Jordan’s Azraq Camp
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Center in Jordan’s Azraq Refugee Camp, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, has announced its monthly healthcare statistics for April 2026, underscoring its ongoing commitment to providing comprehen»»»
Libyan Investment Authority discusses with Oman's OQ activation of MoU and transition to practical implementation
Ali Mahmoud Hassan, Chairman and CEO of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), held a meeting at the LIA’s Tripoli headquarters last Tuesday (2 June) with Ashraf Al-Maamari, Chairman of the OQ Group. The meeting follows the activation of the (1 June) between the LIA and OQ Exploration and Productio»»»
Dubai shoppers can win 12 homes with Dh500 spend in new Summer Surpises campaign
Dubai: Dubai shoppers will soon have the chance to win a home simply by spending Dh500 during this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), as the city launches one of its biggest-ever retail promotions to boost summer shopping and tourism activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»
Lifeline Hackathon 2026 at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar draws record participation
The Hamad Bin Jassim Center for Computer Science Education, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a partner university of Qatar Foundation, organized the third annual Lifeline Hackathon, focusing on creating o»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Kfar Rumman in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 00:15, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Qantara in southern Lebanon with a barrage of rockets: statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone targets a Rapid car on Zifta road in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Global Carbon Council, CIFOR-ICRAF unite to bridge $7 trillion nature-finance gap
Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), an independent, internationally recognised carbon crediting standard in the Global South – has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), which is part of th»»»
How QF’s schools have shaped future of their graduates
Doha, Qatar: As the Class of 2026 from Qatar Foundation schools prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives, alumni of Qatar Academy Doha (QAD) are reflecting on how their school experiences shaped their personalities, broadened their perspectives, and guided them toward successful careers. Gradu»»»
Best and Worst: Rama Mourad, UAE-based fashion and travel influencer on travel, books and concerts
DUBAI: The UAE-based fashion and travel influencer on travel, books and concerts. Best TV show/film you’ve ever seen? “Friends.” It’s timeless, comforting, and never gets old no matter how many times I rewatch it. Worst TV show/film you’ve ever seen? Honestly, anything horror. It genuinely haunts m»»»
Sneaker Con Doha welcomes 33,000 visitors in largest Sneaker Con event
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar has concluded the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, which took place from May 29 to 31, 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), marking a major milestone for the globally renowned franchise. Welcoming more than 33,000 visitors over three days, Snea»»»
EAA celebrates 74 Afghan scholars’ graduation from 27 US host institutions
Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with the support of its strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), celebrated the graduation of 74 Afghan students supported through the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP),»»»
WCM-Q professor awarded $9m global Parkinson’s research grant
Doha, Qatar: Prof. Hilal A. Lashuel, professor of neuroscience in neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has been awarded a $9m, three-year research grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Founda»»»
Al Ansari stresses dialogue, diplomacy to reduce tensions
Berlin: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated yesterday in Berlin in a dialogue session on current regional challenges and Qatar’s mediation efforts in addressing international crises. The session wa»»»
South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up
Provo, United States: South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final friendly before the tournament begins next week. Lee Dong-gyeong scored 10 minutes into the second half at their training base in Utah to give South Korea thei»»»
Qatar to empower future tech leaders through high-impact cyber initiative
Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, yesterday announced the opening of registration for the 3rd Summer Cyber Youth Camp 2026. This specialised initiative, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Edu»»»
Canadian Government Endorses Plan to Move Whales from Shuttered Park to US, Spain
Canada's government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain — a plan that could save them from mass euthanasia if the deal goes through. There are 30 belugas and four dolphins left in the »»»