Middle East Observer 2m

Ministry of Supply strikes a deal to purchase 235,000 tonnes of wheat from Russia, France and Romania. Wheat reserves will cover needs till early May 2016

MEO – Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade struck a deal to purchase 235,000 tonnes of Russian, French and Romanian wheat, during an international bid that was held where national and international companies presented offers of an average $189.17 per tonne; provided that the provision of wheat sta»»»

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Arab News 2m

Bahrain says targeted by Iran, denounces ‘blatant aggression’

DUBAI: Bahrain condemned on Saturday the latest Iranian attack against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait, saying the two Gulf countries intercepted seven missiles fired by Iran. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it described as “Iran's aggression against the Kingdom of Bah»»»

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Arab News 2m

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

MPONDWE BORDER,: Leah Masika was on the verge of tears as she thought of her valuable consignment of plantain stuck in a long convoy of trucks on both sides of the Uganda-Congo border. Her cargo, destined for Uganda, was starting to leak water, and would go bad within hours if there was no movement»»»

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UPI 3m

On This Day, June 6: YMCA founded in London - UPI.com

On June 6, 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- was founded in London. 1 of 4 | Olympic swim champ Michael Phelps talks with children at a YMCA in New York City on August 28, 2008. On June 6, 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- was founded in London. File Photo »»»

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Gulf News 4m

How a British expat is driving sustainable living, giving in the UAE

Dubai: It started, as many modern ideas do, with clutter. In a home in the UAE, British expatriate Shaima Sibtain has found herself surrounded by things she no longer needed, baby grows her children had outgrown, a luxury handbag she no longer used, and clothes full of memories she couldn’t bring h»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

US authorizes sale of $2 bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait

Washington, United States: The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defe»»»

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Al Awsat 7m

Sudanese Groups Agree on Basis for Transition to Democratic Rule

Sudanese political and civil forces from rival camps have reached a significant breakthrough, agreeing on a common vision to launch a process aimed at ending the war and laying the groundwork for a peaceful transition to democratic civilian rule, following days of talks. The forces, once grouped un»»»

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Arab News 14m

Several Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon

Several Lebanese soldiers, ​including an officer, were killed in an Israeli ‌strike ‌targeting ​their military ‌vehicle ⁠on ​the Khardali-Nabatieh ⁠road in south Lebanon, the Lebanese ⁠army ‌said on ‌Saturday. The ​Lebanese ‌army ‌has historically avoided involvement in confrontations ‌between Hezb»»»

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Arab News 14m

Pope Leo heads to Spain with migrants and polarization in focus

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo set off on Saturday for a week-long visit to Spain, his first to an EU country outside Italy, where he will inaugurate a new tower in Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia basilica and meet migrants who braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe. The first American head of »»»

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Arab News 21m

Several Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon

Several Lebanese soldiers, ​including an officer, were killed in an Israeli ‌strike ‌targeting ​their military ‌vehicle ⁠on ​the Khardali-Nabatieh ⁠road in south Lebanon, the Lebanese ⁠army ‌said on ‌Saturday. The ​Lebanese ‌army ‌has historically avoided involvement in confrontations ‌between Hezb»»»

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Gulf News 22m

EU fossil fuel imports decline since Middle East conflict began

BRUSSELS, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them". However, the EU still spends billions of euros on fossil fuel imports – and has increased its dependency»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest

New Delhi: Indian police tightened security in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of a protest by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", over alleged irregularities in major examinations. The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- a play on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Amir sends congratulation to King of Sweden

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of the Kingdom of Sweden on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

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Al Manar 31m

A Lebanese Army brigadier general, accompanying soldier martyred as Israeli drone targets their road on Khardali-Marjeyoun road: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe A Lebanese Army brigadier general, accompanying soldier martyred as Israeli drone targets their road on Khardali-Marjeyoun road: Al-Manar c»»»

The Peninsula 36m

'I thought I would perish': Everest survivor recounts ordeal

Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he "chewed ice" to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's ta»»»

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Arab News 39m

Diver in ‘serious’ shark attack in Western Australia: authorities

A diver sustained critical injuries in a "serious" shark attack in Western Australia on Saturday, authorities said. The man in his thirties was attacked by a 4.5 metre shark off Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, ambulance services and the Western Australian government said.»»»

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Arab News 39m

Israeli forces kill a Palestinian infant in the occupied West Bank, say health officials

CAIRO: Israeli troops killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents’ vehicle in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron»»»

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Al Awsat 43m

Australia Prosecutes Woman Accused of Enslaving Yazidi Teen in Syria

A woman accused of enslaving a Yazidi teenager in Syria would agree to wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet and undergo religious counseling if she were freed on bail, her lawyer told a court Friday. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, continued an application for bail in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on »»»

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Gulf News 46m

US authorises sale of $2 billion in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait

The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which »»»

gulfnews.com
Dailynews Hungary 47m

Explainer: Hungary’s guest worker ban takes effect, but foreign workers can still arrive under stricter rules

Hungary’s government has officially introduced its long-promised guest worker restrictions, but the new regulation does not completely shut the door on foreign labour. While applications for new guest worker residence permits have been suspended from 6 June, workers from certain countries may still»»»

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France24 49m

The World This Week - Ukraine: Dear Putin, Lebanon: A Crude Call, Colombia's 'Tiger'

In a week where a renewed ceasefire was proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon, a deal that hinges on the complete cessation of attacks from the Iranian backed militants Hezbollah and withdrawal from the south of the country. 24 hours later however, Hezbollah rejected the agreement that is closely t»»»

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24 News Agency 51m

CEC of Kyrgyzstan demonstrates remote voting equipment to PACE rapporteur - | 24.KG

Tynchtyk Shainazarov, Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC), met with Marietta Karamanli, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and Rapporteur on the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the CEC press service, they discussed the»»»

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The Budapest Times 57m

MTVA CEO resigns over planned media transformation

Dániel Papp, chief executive of the Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA), has initiated the termination of his employment with András Koltay, chairman of the Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), acting in his capacity as the holder of employer rights,»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Mission Condemns Calls for Violence Against its Staff in Libya

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya denied on Friday that its refugee agency is seeking to resettle irregular migrants in the country, affirming that “allegations to the contrary are categorically false.” UNSMIL said in a statement it took note of the demonstrations held in front of its pre»»»

english.aawsat.com
Novinite 1h

EU Warns on Bulgaria’s Budget, Urges End to Flat Tax SystemOpinions

The European Commission is preparing to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, according to official Commission documents. Alongside the fiscal warning, Brussels is also urging structural economic changes, including a reassessment of the country’s 10% flat tax system, which it argu»»»

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