Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences following a spate of Ukrainian attacks. US President Donald Trump, who has»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday hit back at lawmakers who voted to halt military action in Iran, describing the move as "unpatriotic". A handful of Republicans joined with Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass the largely symbolic resolution seeking to end the three-month-lon»»»

Outrage erupted in France on Thursday after a body was discovered in the search for 11-year-old schoolgirl Lyhanna and it was revealed that the key suspect had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children but no action had been taken. The body has yet to be formally identified. Outrage has »»»

Egypt will not fully eliminate petroleum products subsidies, but aims to reduce subsidies within three years, Minister of Petroleum Tarek El-Molla said. The plan of subsidies reduction will conclude in 2019, with the resumption of fuel subsidies until then, El-Molla clarified to Shorouk newspaper. »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his fifth wartime economic conference in St. Petersburg, with the Russian economy stgnating and his government struggling for ways to resume growth. FRANCE 24's Nick Rushworth reports.»»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky ⁠pledged on Thursday that ​Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the ​European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-nation bloc. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Georgia's former minister of Euro-Atlantic integration and professor »»»

QNA Berlin The Berghof Foundation hosted a discussion on the regional dynamics in the Gulf and opportunities for enhancing cooperation between the European Union and the Gulf countries, held in Berlin, Germany. Speaking at the session, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Min»»»

QNA Geneva Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo, on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference, taking place in Geneva. During the meeting, the two sides discussed mechanisms for enhancin»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah on Thursday met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations between Qatar »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its June 2026 public programme — a dynamic month of workshops, exhibitions, family drop-ins and masterclasses spanning its museums and creative spaces across Doha. From World Cup celebrations and Olympic Day activations to a photography exh»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed that environmental protection in Qatar is a firmly established national priority and an integrated framework closely linked to quality of life, the sustainability of resources and the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countri»»»

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence adoption as large-scale developments move beyond digital experimentation and into day-to-day operations on construction sites. Across the Kingdom’s built environment, developers and contractors are increa»»»

Tunis, June 4 (TAP) - A small cabinet meeting was held on Thursday at the Government Palace in Kasbah, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, and dedicated to monitoring the progress of the implementation of public programmes and projects...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone conversation on Thursday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic HE Jean-Noel Barrot, focusing on regional diplomacy and efforts to reduce tensions»»»

Doha: Qatar successfully hosted the decisive AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifier between Lebanon and Yemen at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, with Yemen claiming a 2-0 victory to secure their place in the continental championship. Originally scheduled to be hosted in Beirut, the final decisive q»»»

If you feel like sampling a taste of Korea while in Alkhobar, look no further than Villaggio Restaurants Village and Koyee Korean Cafe and Cuisine. While Riyadh has its original Koyee barbecue spot, which opened in early 2025, this second location, which launched six months ago, has a more curated »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the newly formed government in Ljubljana. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured after the previous center-left government »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Lebanese Republic HE Joseph Aoun held a telephone conversation on Thursday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments i»»»

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RIYADH: As World Environment Day 2026 focuses global attention on climate change, Saudi Arabia’s local story is being shaped by delivery: protected ecosystems, restoration informed by evidence, and solutions that can be measured and scaled. World Environment Day is observed on June 5, and the 2026 »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan enjoys a special relationship with the US that encompasses cooperation in trade, investment, security, counterterrorism, energy and people-to-people exchanges, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday. Pakistan has managed to forge close ties with the US under Donald Trump»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to continuing support for the efforts of the International Labour Organization, strengthening international cooperation, and working towards a work environment that is more equitable and sustainable, where technological progress goes hand in hand w»»»

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Hungary’s governing Tisza Party has reached an unprecedented level of public support, according to a new survey by Závecz Research, opening a gap of roughly three million supporters over former ruling party Fidesz. Tisza Party’s popularity is constantly growing The poll, conducted between 27 May an»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the newly formed government in Ljubljana. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured after the previous center-left government »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Norway’s special envoy to Sudan, Endre Stiansen, in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and discussed the latest developments in Sudan and related efforts. The Saudi gover»»»

Russia-U.S. talks on economic and energy issues continue despite a pause in Ukraine peace negotiations, Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev told ​Reuters on Thursday, ‌adding he spoke to U.S. counterparts a day earlier. He spoke on the sidelines of the St Petersburg economic summit, where, as FRA»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a “full ceasefire”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a ra»»»

Paris: Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Roland Garros final, where she will take on Mirra Andreeva. The Pole downed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the last four to join Russian 19-year-old »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The call discussed cooperation relati»»»

Despite living just 300 meters from the border wall separating Israel from Lebanon, Sigalit Levin has little enthusiasm for the new ceasefire deal meant to bring a lasting end to fighting with Hezbollah. "We can't keep doing this," the 60-year-old told AFP from her home in Shlomi, a small town in I»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its public program for June, featuring a diverse range of workshops, exhibitions, family drop-in activities, and masterclasses across its museums and creative spaces throughout Doha. In this regard, the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) places creativity at the »»»

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Europe is trying to prolong the Ukraine conflict in order to gain a foothold in Ukraine to threaten Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on June 4. "Europe, it seems, is trying to prolong the Ukrainian conflict to gain a foothold in Ukraine to threaten Russia," L»»»

LONDON: Even as diplomats search for a way to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah, a medieval fortress in southern Lebanon has become one of the conflict’s most potent symbols. Recent talks in Washington between Israeli and Lebanese officials produced the outline of another deal, one that Leba»»»

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire that would require Hezbollah to stop firing, withdraw from near the border and would see Lebanon's army deploy in new "pilot zones" in the area. The Iran-backed group has rejected the proposed arrangement, instead demanding a comprehensive cea»»»

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities»»»

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The military wing loyal to Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr handed over responsibility for security in Samarra to the Iraqi army on Thursday, in a symbolic ceremony that included lowering the faction’s flag at its operations headquarters. The move, seen by observers as a “qualitative shift,”»»»

It is the moving story of a Russian father and daughter who opposed Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. It all began in March 2022, when 12-year-old Maria drew an anti-war picture at school in response to the invasion launched a month earlier. She was immediately reported by those around her, and the »»»

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is facing mounting resistance from protesters in Albania, angered by its environmental impact and doubts about its legality. Here's what we know. Protesters are furious over a planned luxury »»»

People gather during a protest in a street in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Thursday after fighting erupted between opposition-led protesters and Somali state security forces during a planned protest against the federal government's mandate extension for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Photo by Said Yusu»»»

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Israel and Hezbollah have dashed hopes for a “last chance” ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, with Tel Aviv insisting it will continue military operations until a demilitarized zone is established, and Hezbollah vowing to fight on, calling the deal “a road map to exterminate part of the Lebanese peopl»»»

Hungary marks the Day of National Cohesion on 4 June with commemorations across the country, as many public figures, including Prime Minister Péter Magyar, President Tamás Sulyok and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony reflected on the legacy of the Treaty of Trianon, national unity and the future of »»»

An Industrial Forum was held in Plovdiv on Thursday as part of the Hemus 2026 International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition, which opened on Wednesday. The event brought together institutional representatives, members of academia, defence industry officials, high-tech companies, startups,»»»

Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov held a farewell meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Canada's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Gavin Buchan, who is resident in Bucharest and who will complete his tour in the summer of 2026, Polendakov's Ministry said in a press release on Thur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, along with ways »»»

LONDON: An Italian journalist who took part in a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla has accused the Israeli military of subjecting detainees to treatment that amounted to torture. Speaking at a press conference in Rome on Wednesday, Alessandro Mantovani said: “From the very beginning, we were beaten »»»