Arab News 3m

Saudi center forecasts hotter summer this year

JEDDAH: The National Center for Meteorology said that climate forecasts for summer 2026 indicated above-normal temperatures across all regions of Saudi Arabia, while rainfall was expected to range between near-normal and below-normal levels in several areas. In its seasonal climate report, the cent»»»

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Arab News 3m

What We Are Reading Today: ‘A New Unfeathered Bird’ by Katrina van Grouw

Since it was first published in 2013, “The Unfeathered Bird” has established itself as a favorite among bird lovers and dinosaur enthusiasts everywhere. Katrina van Grouw has reimagined this classic work, adding more than 300 stunning illustrations and extensive new text, exploring the relationship»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6m

Péter Magyar: sweeping deal struck with Ukraine

Péter Magyar has announced on Facebook that his government has reached a comprehensive agreement with Ukraine concerning the expansion of linguistic, educational, cultural and political rights for the country’s Hungarian minority, numbering around 100,000. In return, Hungary may support the opening»»»

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Naharnet 7m

Netanyahu says Iran 'playing with fire' after attack on Kuwait

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Iran was "playing with fire" after the Islamic republic carried out an attack on Kuwait. "Iran surely knows what the (U.S.) president has said, that if necessary, there'll be a full-scale return to military action," Netanyahu said in »»»

Naharnet 7m

Rubio says enriched uranium key issue in Iran talks, no deal yet

The fate of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles is at the center of talks with Washington, and Tehran has not yet agreed to a peace deal, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. Washington insists that Iran must turn over its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium, agree to curb its »»»

Naharnet 7m

Iran FM warns any attack on Beirut will trigger 'full-scale resumption of war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that any attack on Lebanese capital Beirut would trigger a "full-scale resumption" of the Middle East war, as Israel pressed its campaign against Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "Any attack on Beirut will have grave consequences and wil»»»

UPI 10m

In photos: Japan marks 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanA rally to mark the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre was held at the Waseda Hoshien chapel in Tokyo on Wednesday. The massacre occurred in Beijing on June 4, 1989, when the Chinese military launched an attack and ended a pro-democracy movement started by students an»»»

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UPI 10m

Tropical Storm Amanda forms in eastern Pacific Hurricane threat looms - UPI.com

Tropical Storm Amanda formed about halfway between Hawaii and Mexico. Photo courtesy of NOAA Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, becoming the first named tropical storm of the year within 1,500 miles of the Americas. A separate area of tropical interest, close to Mexico, »»»

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RT 14m

Fugitive neo-Nazi Marla-Svenja Liebich faces extradition to Germany

A Czech regional court has ordered a transgender neo-Nazi fugitive convicted of multiple offenses to be deported back to Germany, according to Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP). Marla-Svenja Liebich, formerly known as Sven Liebich, had previously sparked an uproar over prison placement in Germ»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Al Jassim: “Hosting FIFA World Cup 2022 was never the finish line; it was the foundation for building long-term national capabilities”

Doha, Qatar: Jassim Al Jassim, CEO of the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) in Qatar, participated in the Foreign Policy Sports Diplomacy Summit held at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and the countdown to th»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Bahrain arrests 15 suspects over alleged links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said on Wednesday it had arrested 15 people accused of operating as field agents for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in a major security operation aimed at protecting national security. The arrests were made following intelligence investigations and s»»»

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UPI 22m

OpenAI CEO Altman to meet with politicians, officials in D.C. - UPI.com

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, attends the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony in April in Santa Monica, Calif. Altman is meeting Wednesday with lawmakers and Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was expected»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Qatar appoints Fatima Al Kuwari as Chief Executive Officer of its 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid File

Doha, Qatar: In a step that reflects Qatar’s ambition to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2036, Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qatar’s bid file, as part of the State’s efforts to present the first Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Middle East. The appoi»»»

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UPI 34m

Watch: World's largest blanket fort constructed in Las Vegas - UPI.com

June 3 (UPI) -- A blanket fort designed by Nevada high school students officially broke a Guinness World Record when it was confirmed to cover an area of 14,103 square feet. Clark County announced the fort, designed by students from West Career & Technical Academy, was constructed at the Desert Bre»»»

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Sputnik 37m

US Needs to Maintain Relations with Russia - Rubio

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Washington should maintain relations and dialogue with Russia, regardless of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. "At a minimum, we have to have relations and conversations with Russians, we just do," Rubio told a House Com»»»

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Naharnet 43m

Israeli report claims that Israel may 'attack Beirut' in coming days

The estimations suggest that Israel will attack Beirut in the coming days, Israeli officials told Israel's Channel 13 on Wednesday, after Hezbollah claimed a rocket attack on north Israel. "If any violation occurs by Hezbollah, the Israeli army will be able to attack throughout Lebanon, including B»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Meteorology Institute Issues Yellow and Orange Code Warning for Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms in 13 Regions

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow and orange code warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in 13 regions of Bulgaria on Thursday, according to an announcement published on NIMH's website on Wednesday. An orange code has been issued for Gabrovo Region»»»

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UPI 46m

Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to New Orleans battery - UPI.com

Shia Labeouf attends the photo call for "Slauson Rec" at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2025. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to three misdemeanor counts of battery in New Orleans. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wed»»»

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UPI 46m

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after 37 years at CBS - UPI.com

Scott Pelley and his wife, Jane Boone, arrive for the formal Artist's Dinner honoring the recipients of the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2016. Pelley was fired from CBS Wednesday. File Pool photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- CBS News fired veteran journalist Scott Pelley»»»

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UPI 46m

Brazil's President Lula blames Bolsonaro family for U.S. tariff plan - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks out at a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on Wednesday against announcements from the Trump administration threatening additional tariffs on Brazil over alleged unfair Brazilian trade practices. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA Jun»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Sheikha Moza attends Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of 401 graduates from seven schools within the organization’s unique educational ecosystem. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Fo»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Bahrain arrests 15 individuals linked to Iranian agents case

Manama: The Bahraini Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 15 people described as "field operatives implementing inciting directives in the case of Iranian agents in the country." This group works to influence citizens, especially young people, to have them implicated in acts that are criminali»»»

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Al Manar 59m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:15 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 a second Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle, southern Lebanon, with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], leading to its destruction: statement 14 - 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 19:15 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 a second Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castl»»»

TAP 1h

Thunderstorm cells and isolated rain expected in central regions Wednesday night

Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - Localised thunderstorm cells accompanied by isolated rainfall are expected late on Wednesday and during the early night over central regions of Tunisia, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»

Arab News 1h

Saudi FM receives IAEA chief

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed cooperation between the Kingdom and the IAEA, particularly regarding nuclear non-proli»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on Wednesday a row with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon. Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Pos»»»

Naharnet 1h

No major progress achieved in Lebanese-Israeli talks

No significant progress has been made so far in the negotiations with Israel in Washington, Lebanese presidency sources told Al-Arabiya on Wednesday evening. "The Lebanese delegation's insistence in the negotiations on a ceasefire first has prevented progress on other points," the sources said. Isr»»»

TAP 1h

Economy Minister affirms state support for SAFRAN Tunisias expansion and development plan

Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh affirmed on Wednesday the ministry’s readiness, along with investment-related institutions, to provide the necessary support to SAFRAN Tunisie in implementing its strategic...»»»

Daily News Egypt 1h

Investment minister, IFC discuss enhancing Egypt’s business environment

Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice-President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and his accompanying delegation to review the ministry’s priorities and plans for advancing the investment and foreign trade »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

EGX unveils comprehensive plan to boost SME market

Omar Radwan, Chairperson of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), announced that one of the Exchange’s top priorities—developed in coordination with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)—is the implementation of a comprehensive plan to strengthen the SME market. The initiative seeks to empower small and »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt’s trade deficit widens 48.8% to $4.6bn in March amid rising imports

Egypt’s trade deficit widened by 48.8% year-on-year to $4.6bn in March 2026, compared with $3.1bn in the same month of 2025, according to the latest Monthly Foreign Trade Data bulletin issued by Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The increase came as exports dec»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Planning minister, OECD discuss launch of second phase of Egypt country programme

Ahmed Rostom, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Andreas Schaal, Director for Global Relations and Cooperation at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and launching the second phase of the Egyp»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt, Ireland explore deeper industrial cooperation in pharmaceuticals, electronics

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Ireland’s Ambassador to Egypt, Aidan O’Hara, to discuss expanding industrial cooperation and strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The meeting, attended by Ahmed Maghawry, Assistant Minister for International Coopera»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt, Mauritania explore expanded cooperation in healthcare, medical training and pharmaceuticals

Egypt and Mauritania have explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, with discussions focusing on medical training, pharmaceutical collaboration, preventive healthcare and medical tourism during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Gha»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

PM Madbouly reviews efforts to maximize utilization of military production companies

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting Wednesday at the Government Headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review ongoing efforts to maximize the utilization of companies and factories affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production. The meeting was attended by Minister of »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt earns international recognition for civil aviation progress

Egypt has received fresh international recognition for the rapid development of its civil aviation sector and its growing ability to host major global aviation events, following the successful organization of the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC 2026) in Cairo from 19 to 21 May. Organized»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt’s Competition Authority approves eight economic concentration transactions across key sectors

The Economic Concentration Review Committee at the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved eight acquisition and investment transactions across a range of sectors, underscoring continued merger and acquisition activity involving international corporations and investment firms. Among the a»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Customs officials seize 6kg marijuana at Muscat airport

Doha, Qatar: Oman customs officials have arrested a passenger and seized 17 packages of marijuana weighing 6.179 kilograms at Muscat International Airport recently. According to the authorities, the drugs were discovered concealed inside the travelers luggage during inspection procedures at the air»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Transportation Ministry launches updated Qatar Bicycle Master Plan

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan - an integrated package of plans, policies, and regulations that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming at improving safety, enhancing facilities, and cre»»»

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Gulf News 1h

ADX and FINTECH.TV launch Mena’s first global financial news studio linking Abu Dhabi and Wall Street

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and US-based financial media platform FINTECH.TV have launched the Mena region's first international live financial news studio, establishing a daily broadcast link between Abu Dhabi and Wall Street. Under the agreement, FINTECH.TV, which is headquartered at the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Hemus 2026 International Defence Exhibition Kicks Off in Plovdiv

The Hemus 2026 International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition opened on the premises of the International Fair of Plovdiv on Wednesday. The four-day event has attracted 197 Bulgarian and international exhibitors. It is proceeding under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over victims of hotel fire in New Delhi

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India following a fire at a hotel in Malviya ​Nagar, New Delhi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

South Korea's ruling party heads for local election sweep

Seoul: South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is poised to dominate local elections held on Wednesday, leading in all but three metropolitan races, official data shows. The Democratic Party was leading in 13 of 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial races -- including Seoul -- as of early Thursda»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider

Paris: Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced erro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian FM Petrova Attends OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova – Chamova took part in the annual Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is taking place in Paris on June 3 and 4, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The forum bring»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone call with Kuwaiti FM

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the call, they discussed developments in the region. Sheikh Abdullah expressed UAE»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

Battered war ministry invests billions in Severomorsk entertainment complex

Deputy war minister and former FSB officer Pavel Fradkov has visited the Northern Fleet headquarters city to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of the local Officers’ Club and sports centre. Lieutenant General Fradkov arrived in Severomorsk this week, the city that hosts Russia’s Northern Fleet. Th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Constitutional Court Delegation Visits French Constitutional Council in Paris

A delegation of Bulgaria's Constitutional Court paid an official visit to the Constitutional Council of France in Paris, the Constitutional Court said in a press release on Wednesday. The discussions focused on political rights, the legality of elections and oversight of political party financing, »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Statement Responds to Israeli Enemy’s False Claims concerning Tebnin Governmental Hospital

Hezbollah issued on Wednesday a statement to refute the false claims of the Israeli enemy concerning Tebnin Governmental Hospital. The statement affirmed that the Zionist enemy allegations are aimed at justifying the attacks on hospitals, medical staff, health institutions, and paramedics, calling »»»

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Arab News 2h

Expanded qualification system for Gulf nations at inaugural Esports Nations Cup

RIYADH: Recently announced wildcard mechanisms for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh this November — solidarity slots, host region slots, and special invites — introduce structured pathways designed to expand global, nation-based esports competition, including representation opportunities»»»

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