John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining classified information - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to retaining classified information. File Photo by Abir Sultan/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton has agreed to plead guil»»»
Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said during a private dinner Wednesday evening at the White House that he plans to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be permanent attorney general this week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he plans to nomina»»»
Trianon speech shows Magyar’s tightrope: defending Hungarians abroad while courting Brussels (53 days post-election)
Our weekly digest of Hungarian politics continues, as we report on developments after April’s historic election and on the formation of the Tisza government. This week we cover the following topics: According to Péter Magyar, Hungary ‘borders itself‘ What does his breakthrough with Ukraine mean? Wa»»»
Tunindex closes Thursdays session up 0.6%
Tunis, June 4 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Thursday's session up 0.6% to 18,413.68 points with a high traded volume of TND 22 million thanks to 4 block transactions on the STAR shares (2 worth TND 3.5 million) and DELICE HOLDING (2 for TND 2.6 million),...»»»
Denmark Performs Autopsy on 'Timmy' the Whale
Scientists will on Thursday conduct an autopsy on "Timmy", the humpback whale whose ordeal to return to the open seas captured Germany's hearts and sparked a media frenzy, Danish officials said. The whale, which had struggled since beaching near the German coast, died after being transported into t»»»
French connections - The art of the apéro: Exploring how France unwinds
This week we’re taking a look at a much-loved pillar of French culture: apéro. This ritual gathering takes place before dinner, typically between 6pm and 8pm, it’s a moment when friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues meet for drinks and snacks. A majority of French people say it’s part of their »»»
Arwad Port records growth in ship traffic, expands its maritime services
Tartous, June 4 (SANA) Arwad Island Port has witnessed increased activity in recent weeks, with a growing number of ships docking to take advantage of its strategic location and available services for crew changes and temporary maintenance during layovers. Director of Arwad Port Nazem Taleb, stated»»»
IRGC: No Calm Will be Achieved in Region without Zionist Withdrawal from the Occupied Lebanese Territories
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued on Thursday a statement to comment the recent events in Lebanon, indicating that this land continues to be subjected to brutal attacks by the usurping Zionist entity. “The positions of rejection and condemnation issued by international institutions, stat»»»
OPEC Secretary General: Oil Demand to Remain Robust, No Change to Estimates
OPEC expects robust oil demand growth and is not changing its estimates, Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said on Thursday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, despite the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. "Despite all the commentary out there that oil dem»»»
Four killed in plane crash in Croatia: police
Zagreb: A small plane crashed Thursday near an airfield people on Croatia's northern Adriatic coast killing four people, police and reports said. Emergency services were searching for two missing people, media reported. A police statement said four died in the crash at Campanoz outside the town of »»»
China’s CHEC Co. confirms interest in Libyan market, readiness to enter effective investment partnerships in renewables with REAoL
A meeting was held at the headquarters of the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) last Tuesday (2 June) between REAoL and a delegation from China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC). REAoL said the meeting comes within the framework of discussing opportunities for cooperation and investm»»»
Qatar condemns attack targeting UNIFIL site in Southern Lebanon
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemns the attack that targeted a site belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of a Serbian soldier and injuries to two other soldiers from El Salvador and Spain. Qatar considers this attack»»»
Automotive components sector holds significant growth potential
Tunis, June 4 (TAP) - The automotive components sector, with exports amount to US$ 3.5 million a year, has significant growth potential, said Director-General of Manufacturing Industries at the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy Fathi...»»»
Qatar condemns attack targeting UNIFIL position in Southern Lebanon
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemns the attack that targeted a position belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of a Serbian soldier and injuries to two other soldiers from El Salvador and Spain. Qatar considers this at»»»
UN nuclear watchdog raises ‘proliferation’ fears over Iran sites
VIENNA: The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to verify nuclear material in Iran posed a “proliferation concern,” calling on the Islamic republic to “engage the agency constructively.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ha»»»
Israeli media: An Israeli soldier was killed and others were wounded in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: An Israeli soldier was killed and others were wounded in southern Lebanon 04-06-2026 18:19 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»
Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?
Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month? 7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAnthony Zurcher, Jessica Murphy and Will GrantWashington DC, Toronto and Mexico City Watch: World Cup hosts Trump, Sheinbaum and Carney take stage together Think of it as be»»»
Delcy Rodríguez visits India: Will oil talks lead to an energy deal?
Delcy Rodríguez visits India: Will oil talks lead to an energy deal? 10 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSoutik BiswasIndia correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesRodríguez arrives in India on Wednesday for her sixth visit, with energy ties high on the agenda Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acti»»»
Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact
Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact 2 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporter Getty ImagesDominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-US trade, is in Washington on Tuesday for trade talks Canada has formally requested a rene»»»
Israeli settlers damage water supply line serving Palestinian Bedouins
LONDON: Israeli settlers on Wednesday vandalized a water pipeline supplying the Bedouin community of Arab Al-Tabna, located east of occupied East Jerusalem. The attack deprived families of their sole source of water, exacerbating their already difficult living conditions in the arid Jordan Valley, »»»
Syrians dispatch aid to Deir Ezzor as 54 water stations remain out of service
LONDON: Syrian authorities said that 54 water stations remain out of service due to floods that have affected the Deir Ezzor governorate, located along the Euphrates River in the southeastern part of the country. Authorities are also dispatching humanitarian aid through charities to help residents,»»»
Multinational Exercise THRACIAN BLADE 2026 Begins at Bulgaria’s Krumovo Air Base
The multinational flight exercise THRACIAN BLADE 2026 officially began on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the 24th Air Base in Krumovo, according to a press release issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence. The exercise is conducted under the leadership of the Bulgarian Air Force and the Mu»»»
Ohio State settles with 279 students for $100M in sex abuse case - UPI.com
The Ohio State University settled for $100 million with 279 former students because the university failed to protect them from sexual abuse by a former campus doctor. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The Ohio State University agreed to pay $100 million to former studen»»»
Video: MoT inspects limousine vehicles during Eid Al Adha, three violations detected
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior’s Public Transport Security Department, successfully conducted an inspection campaign during Eid Al Adha targeting limousine vehicles and companies providing passenger transportation services through electro»»»
First-ever outbreak of deadly pig disease confirmed in Hungary
Hungarian authorities have confirmed the first-ever detection of African swine fever (ASF) in a domestic pig herd in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nemzeti Élelmiszerlánc-biztonsági Hivatal, Nébih) announced that laboratory tests verified the presence of the v»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:15 on Thursday 04-06-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle with artillery shells: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:15 on Thursday 04-06-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the hi»»»
Hezbollah Statement Offers Condolences on the Passing of Grand Religious Authority His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Is’haq Al-Fayyad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Statement Offers Condolences on the Passing of Grand Religious Authority His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Is’haq Al-Fayyad 04-»»»
Egypt Plans to List More State-owned Companies, Replace In-kind Subsidies with Cash
Egypt aims to list four to five state-owned companies on the Cairo stock exchange before the end of the year as part of its state asset sales strategy, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Thursday. The government also plans to shift from in-kind subsidies to cash subsidies during the coming fin»»»
Popovic meets with Lavrov in St Petersburg
ST PETERSBURG - Serbian government minister Nenad Popovic, who also co-chairs a Serbia-Russia committee on trade and economic and scientific and technological cooperation, met on Thursday in St Petersburg with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov to discuss strengthening of Serbia-Russia strategic dialogue. Th»»»
PM Radev to Take Part in EU-Western Balkans Summit in Montenegro on June 5
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev will take part in the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Montenegro, on June 5, the Government Information Service said on Thursday. The event will bring together heads of state and government from EU Member States and the Western Balkan countries. It will be »»»
First case of flesh-eating screwworm in 60 years confirmed in U.S. - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed the first case of a flesh-eating screwworm fly in the United States in 60 years has been discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Texas. File Photo by Manuel Blanco/EPA-EFE June 4 (UPI) -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed the first cas»»»
Evacuation orders in southern Lebanon mean a change of plans for summer outreach – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo – Israeli evacuation order in south Lebanon Hezbollah’s conflict with Israel hit close to home this week for a ministry in Lebanon. On Monday, Israel ordered the residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate. Two of the villages are a mere 20-minute drive from Heart for L»»»
Over 1,100 electric vehicles sold in the first four months of 2026
Tunis, June 4 (TAP) - Electric car sales in Tunisia had exceeded 1,100 vehicles during the first four months of 2026, against fewer than 600 units for the whole 2025, President of the Trade Union of Automotive Concessionaires and Manufacturers...»»»
Trump Says He will Nominate Todd Blanche as US Attorney General
President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his former personal lawyer the nation's top law enforcement officer. "He's acting attorney general. Tomorrow. I'm instructing Dan (S»»»
Cooling of Prophet’s Mosque enhanced
MADINAH: The Saudi General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques has said that 117,000 sq. meters of white Thassos marble have been used to clad the rooftop and outdoor courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. White Thassos marble is one of the most prominent architectural elements of the Prophe»»»
Saudi crown prince denounces ‘brutal’ Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denounced and condemned “brutal” Iranian attacks on Bahrain during a phone call with King Hamad on Thursday. Bahrain’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its military intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones fired by Iran. T»»»
Saudi Heritage Commission uncovers more than 1,700 finds at historic Miqat Al-Juhfah
RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Commission has uncovered more than 1,700 archaeological finds at the historic Miqat Al-Juhfah site, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In collaboration with the University of Exeter, the commission has completed the first phase of survey and documentation. Pottery, glass, s»»»
CBJ issues JD100m in Treasury bonds
AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), on behalf of the government, on Thursday issued the 24th issue of treasury bonds for 2026, valued at JD100 million.According to CBJ data cited by Al Mamlaka TV, the maturity date for this issue is June 7, 2036, while the settlement date is June 7, 2026.Tre»»»
NASA ends MAVEN mission after Mars orbiter falls silent
NASA said on Wednesday it will end its mission studying Mars' atmosphere and evolution after losing contact with its MAVEN spacecraft for six months. MAVEN, which entered Martian orbit in 2014, was designed for a one- to two-year mission but operated for more than a decade before falling silent in »»»
A year before the French election, De Gaulle remains politically fashionable
‘De Gaulle: Resistance’, is released in cinemas in France on June 3, the first part of a two-parter on Charles de Gaulle, the French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany and Vichy France. The much anticipated films took director Antonin Baudry and his team »»»
Summer blockbuster: Why the French keep coming back to Charles de Gaulle
The release of a two-part summer blockbuster on General Charles de Gaulle’s fight to rally resistance to Nazi occupation is yet another sign that the once-divisive figure continues to fascinate the French public. And while his name risks being turned into an empty signifier of fading French glory o»»»
Hezbollah Rejects Latest Ceasefire Agreement as Israeli Strikes Kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant group demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as continued fighting there hampered moves to end the Iran war. The Hezbollah announcement came as Israeli str»»»
Russia and US Move Forward on Bering Strait Tunnel - Dmitriev
Russia and the United States will sign an agreement on Friday to continue design work for a tunnel beneath the Bering Strait, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO and Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation Kirill Dmitriev said. "Tomorrow, we will sign an ag»»»
Sofia and Athens Strengthen Alliance as Leaders Discuss Water, Security and EU Priorities
Following talks in Sofia, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined an ambitious agenda focused on transboundary water management, energy security, transport connectivity, defense cooperation, and the future of the European Union. Both leaders descri»»»
Revealed: How Bulgaria Has Been Arming Ukraine for Four Years
Bulgaria has been one of Ukraine's most significant arms suppliers since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. That much has been known in general terms for some time. What has not been publicly discussed in detail until now is the scale and the method, specifically, how Sofia»»»
EBRD Keeps Bulgaria Growth Forecast at 2.7%, Sees Slower 2027 ExpansionOpinions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kept its outlook for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2026 unchanged while slightly revising down its forecast for 2027, according to its latest regional economic report. For 2026, the bank continues to project Bulgarian GDP growth at 2.7»»»
COMMENT: Europe risks becoming a ‘vassal’ unless it relearns power politics, Sciences Po chief warns
Europe is in a historic decline that threatens its economic model, political autonomy and global influence, and lacks the intellectual framework needed to reverse the trend, according to the head of France's elite Sciences Po university. In a sweeping critique of Europe's strategic complacen»»»
Budapest and Kyiv reach agreement on expanding the rights of ethnic Hungarians, Peter Magyar says
Hungary and Ukraine have reached a comprehensive agreement to expand the language, education, cultural, and political rights of the some 100,000 ethnic Hungarians living in Ukraine's western Transcarpathia region, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on June 3 in a long social media post»»»
Qatar Airways expands African network with Port Sudan launch and added frequencies
Qatar Airways is expanding its African network with route resumptions, added frequencies and a new service to Port Sudan, Emerging Travel reported on June 4, as the carrier continues to pivot after the third Gulf war with Iran in March. The airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles and»»»
How will Jordan navigate the World Cup without Yazan Al-Naimat?
RIYADH: Once the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was finalized, it was already seen within the Jordan camp as a monumental task to qualify for the knockout stages. But when Yazan Al-Naimat ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in late December, optimism quickly gave way to concern among Jordanian fans. »»»