Henry Nowak murder: What happened and why protests erupted in Southampton
The murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak has sparked national outrage in the UK after police bodycam footage submitted to court showed officers arresting and handcuffing him as he lay dying, while his killer remained uncuffed after falsely claiming to be the victim of a racist attack. The case»»»
Saudi Embassy in US participates in Sports Diplomacy Summit
WASHINGTON: The Saudi Embassy in the US participated in the Sports Diplomacy Summit in Washington on June 3. Saudi government officials, diplomats and leaders from the sports and business sectors attended the event, which formed part of international discussions ahead of the football World Cup. The»»»
New 2026 LEGO “Play Well” study shows that play shapes the next generation
Play: From Relaxation to a Tool for Development Parents and children no longer view play merely as a break from routine. According to the study, 73% of parents globally fear that without play, children will not develop the skills needed for the future. In Romania, the figures show that 95% of paren»»»
Albanians protest $1.6B Jared Kushner-backed resort in protected area - UPI.com
Demonstrators march during a rally in Tirana on Wednesday calling for a proposed $1.6 billion luxury resort in an enironmentally sensitve island location off Albania's Adriatic Sea coast by an international consortium led by Donald Tump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Kushner and wife Ivanka Trump stu»»»
Dubai Police seize 300 unsafe gas cylinders, issue safety warning
Authorities urge public to buy only from licensed suppliers as unsafe refilling practices raise fire and explosion risks Dubai Police have warned residents against purchasing gas cylinders from unlicensed sellers after authorities seized 300 cylinders that failed to meet safety standards during ins»»»
New Syria Defines Its Economic Identity: ‘Partnership’ Replaces Privatization in Recovery Plan
Syria has settled the debate over the identity of its new financial and investment system, adopting a model of “strategic partnership” between the public and private sectors as a fundamental alternative to outright privatization. The shift officially elevates the private sector from a marginal supp»»»
Pakistan 'natural connector' for China's BRI & Russia's INSTC: Pakistan's Ambassador
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, gave an exclusive interview to Sputnik on the sidelines of SPIEF. Your Excellency, what are Pakistan's key objectives at this year's SPIEF, and what message is Pakistan bringing to the Russian business co»»»
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in US-mediated talks, as Israel kept up strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it wouldn’t be withdrawing from the south. The United States announced on Wednesday that Lebanon and Israel h»»»
Egyptian FM Abdelatty underscores the importance of strategic balancing and regional stability
TOKYO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted the strong strategic partnership between Egypt and Japan, describing the relationship as boundless and emphasizing the importance of increased Japanese investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents’ Clu»»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces fines for violations of halal standards - | 24.KG
The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a law introducing amendments to the Code of Offenses, establishing administrative liability for violations of requirements in the halal industry. The law introduces a new Article 385-1 «Violation of the requirements of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in»»»
Cordia Romania breaks ground on Centropolitan with over 12% pre-sales and EUR 8M+ in transactions
The event is attended by Tibor Földi, Chairman of the Board of Cordia Group, and Mauricio Mesa Gomez, Chairman of the Board of Cordia Romania and Spain, and signals the official launch of construction works for the 274-apartment development. “The groundbreaking of Centropolitan is a defining moment»»»
Pentagon Scales Back Military Exercises Due to Rising Fuel Prices - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pentagon is cutting back on military exercises due to unforeseen expenses and a hike in fuel prices driven by the crisis in the Middle East, ABC News has reported, citing US officials and department documents. The US Department of Defense documents show that the average price»»»
Irish leader Micheál Martin visits Budapest for talks with Péter Magyar ahead of Ireland’s EU presidency
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar welcomed Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin to Budapest on Thursday for high-level talks focusing on Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on 1 July. The importance of Micheál Martin visiting Budapest and Péter Magyar The »»»
LIZ – The Original Shopper Sale returns to Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai’s shopping enthusiasts can look forward to LIZ – The Original Shopper Sale, taking place from 4–7 June at Exhibition Hall 4, Dubai World Trade Centre. Open daily from 11:00am to 11:00pm, the four-day retail event brings together over 50 leading fashion, lifestyle, home, and electronics brands»»»
Paid mechanism for foreign companies opening bank accounts proposed in KR - | 24.KG
A draft law submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh proposes amendments to several legislative acts in the field of taxation and non-tax revenues, including the Tax Code, the Code on Non-Tax Revenues, the Code of Offenses, and other regulatory frameworks. The size and payment procedure of the fee will be »»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main market ends the week at 10,990 points
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index ended the week lower, shedding 11.59 points, or 0.11 percent, to close at 10,990.45. The parallel market Nomu outperformed the main index, rising 71.33 points, or 0.31 percent, to 23,078, while the MSCI Tadawul 30 Index declined 2.81 points, »»»
Imam Khomeini’s Legacy Continues to Overshadow Nations That Defy Arrogance
On June 3, 1989, news of the passing of Imam Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini swept across the globe, bringing profound grief to revolutionary and freedom-seeking people from diverse ideological, intellectual, and religious backgrounds. His Eminence departed after founding the Islamic Republic of Iran, se»»»
Lebanese lose hope as ceasefires fail to cease fire
Hezbollah resumed its rocket fire days after Israel and the United States launched their surprise attack on Iran on Feb. 28. Before then, Israel had regularly carried out strikes in Lebanon against what it said were militant targets, often killing civilians, despite an earlier truce reached in 2024»»»
Hezbollah demands 'comprehensive' ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal
Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a written statement read on TV, said the agreement's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Leban»»»
Еnvironment Minister Karamfilova, EU Commissioner Roswall Discuss Water Resource Sustainability and Waste Management
The sustainability of water resources, waste management, and competitiveness were on the agenda of a meeting with EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall, Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova to journalists on Thursday. Ka»»»
Middle East shoppers still spending but hunting harder for value, NielsenIQ finds
RIYADH: Middle Eastern consumers are proving resilient but increasingly strategic, spreading spending across channels and price tiers as they navigate a more complex retail environment, data shows. The latest “State of the Nation” report from market research firm NielsenIQ, covering performance in »»»
Sheikh Qassem: We are focused only on a full halt to the aggression, a ceasefire, and the Israeli occupation’s withdrawal from Lebanese territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We are focused only on a full halt to the aggression, a ceasefire, and the Israeli occupation’s withdrawal from Lebanese ter»»»
Life sentence for British man convicted of killing Saudi student in Cambridge
RIYADH: A British construction worker who fatally stabbed Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qasim in Cambridge last summer was sentenced on Thursday to life imprisonment for murder, with a minimum term of 22 and a half years before he can be considered for parole, according to Cambridge Crown Court. Chas C»»»
Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Everest
Kathmandu: A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday. His wife had even begun to offer last rite prayers for his soul, she said at the hospital in the cap»»»
Riyadh Air, Air India sign partnership agreement to meet growing demand
NEW DELHI: Riyadh Air and Air India on Thursday announced a new partnership agreement to meet growing demand for Saudi-India travel and better connect both countries to global destinations. Saudi Arabia is the second-most visited destination for Indians, with about 3.4 million Indian tourists visit»»»
Director of Policy Planning Department at Foreign Ministry meets Indonesian officials
Jakarta: Director of Policy and Planning Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Khalid bin Fahad Al Khater met Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Jakarta, separately, with Their Excellencies Deputy Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Indonesia Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir and Muhammad Anis M»»»
Four killed in plane crash in Croatia: police
Zagreb: Four people were killed on Thursday in a plane crash on Croatia's northern Adriatic coast, police said. "According to currently available information four people have died" in the crash of the plane in Medulin, on Croatia's northwestern Istria peninsula, a police statement said. The acciden»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Placing the security track under the slogan of a fake ceasefire—understood as Hezbollah halting fire and resistance withdrawing from southern Lebanon while aggression continues under military pressure—is surrender and defeat, serving the enemy’s goals; as likely as hell freezing over - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: The Washington declaration is a roadmap for the annihilation of part of the Lebanese people and the subjugation of the rest - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The Washington declaration is a roadmap for the annihilation of part of the Lebanese people and the subjugation of the rest »»»
US House votes to limit Donald Trump’s Iran war powers
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at making it impossible for US President Donald Trump to take further military action against Iran without the approval of Congress. The Trump administration did not consult with lawmakers when it launched ‘Operation Epic Fury’ and attac»»»
Bangladesh probe blames negligence for six newborn deaths
Dhaka: Bangladesh's health minister said six newborns who died within a few hours in the same hospital ward last week had effectively suffocated due to poor ventilation, blaming "extreme negligence" by health workers. The infants, aged between one and three days, died on May 27 in the post-delivery»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Making the disarmament of the resistance the basis of any agreement means weakening Lebanon and threatening its existence, destabilising the country, sowing internal division in “Israel’s” interest, allowing it to achieve politically what it failed to achieve by war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Making the disarmament of the resistance the basis of any agreement means weakening Lebanon and threatening its existence, d»»»
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a statement marking the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s passing: Lebanon’s resistance was inspired by Imam Khomeini’s thought in liberating land from occupation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a statement marking the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s passing: Lebanon’s resistance was»»»
Multipolar World Possible Only If UN Authority Restored - Chinese Expert
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Building a multipolar world requires an urgent reform of the United Nations and the restoration of its authority, Wang (Henry) Huiyao, president of the Center for China and Globalization, said on Thursday. "First, I think, we are getting the multipolar world and then we n»»»
Elon Musk lauds Pakistan, says West should emulate its justice system
DUBAI: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has praised Pakistan’s judiciary after the Lahore High Court upheld the death sentences of two men convicted in the 2020 motorway gang-rape case that shocked the country and triggered widespread debate over women’s safety. Reacting to the ruling on X, Musk »»»
The US House voted against Trump’s Iran war. Can it actually stop it?
The US House of Representatives has delivered one of the strongest political rebukes yet to President Donald Trump’s handling of the war with Iran, approving a resolution that seeks to halt American military involvement in the conflict. The vote does not immediately end the war. Nor does it guarant»»»
Dubai launches ‘SME in a Box’ platform to cut startup costs and speed company formation
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched a new digital platform aimed at helping entrepreneurs establish and operate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more quickly and at lower cost, as the emirate seeks to strengthen its position as a global business hub. The platform, »»»
Yazidi tells Australian court she was enslaved, raped in Daesh home in Syria
MELBOURNE,: A Yazidi woman has alleged she shared a bedroom with a woman accused of enslaving her in Syria and was repeatedly raped and beaten by the woman’s father, police told a court on Thursday. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, applied for bail in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on two slavery charges. The h»»»
ICC board grapples with cricket’s wide-ranging global issues
On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, the day of the Indian Premier League final in Ahmedabad, the International Cricket Council conducted board meetings in the same city. According to the subsequent press release, the outcome was “a series of decisions aimed at strengthening governance, support»»»
Parliament Establishes Standing Committees, Approves Members
On Thursday, MPs established the following standing parliamentary committees and approved their members: Committee on Economic Policy, Investment and Industry, chaired by Stefan Belchev (Progressive Bulgaria); Committee on Legal Affairs, chaired by Yanka Tyankova (Progressive Bulgaria); Committee o»»»
Look: Loose chicken flees animal control, takes a dip in pool - UPI.com
June 3 (UPI) -- A chicken on the loose in a Kentucky neighborhood led an animal control officer and neighbors on a chase before taking a dip in a pool. Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control said on social media that an officer responded to the Tates Creek area on Friday night on a report of a chi»»»
US Oil Stockpiles Plunge to 20-Year Low as Iran War Drains Reserves, Analysts Warn of $200 Crude - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Oil Stockpiles Plunge to 20-Year Low as Iran War Drains Reserves, Analysts Warn of $200 Crude 04-06-2026 15:06 PM US crude oil and refin»»»
Current account deficit narrows to TND 2.731 billion at end of April 2026 (BCT)
TUNIS, June 4, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia's current account deficit narrowed to TND 2.731 billion, representing 1.5% of GDP, at the end of April 2026, compared with TND 2.957 billion, or 1.7% of GDP, a year earlier, according to data published by the...»»»
Russian Economy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russia is a Reliable Partner for Saudi Arabia
Russia’s Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov affirmed his country’s satisfaction with the level of development in its strategic relations with Saudi Arabia, explaining that the Kingdom’s participation as the guest of honor at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this »»»
Budapest corruption scandal continues: HUF 2 billion paid in bribes, number of suspects increasing
Hungary’s largest ongoing municipal corruption investigation has expanded significantly, with prosecutors announcing that 12 additional suspects have been questioned in connection with the so-called Óbuda (Budapest’s District III) corruption case. The latest developments bring the total number of s»»»
Binance launches fully regulated AED fiat-crypto ramp in UAE with zero deposit fees
Dubai: Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, announced the launch of its fully regulated AED on and off ramp solution in the UAE, enabling users to move between fiat and crypto with a level of simplicity, cost efficiency, and trust that marks »»»
Bulgarian, Greek Prime Ministers Discuss Strategic Partnership, Energy, Transport Connectivity
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Sofia on Thursday to discuss bilateral strategic partnership, energy, transport connectivity, security and issues on the European agenda. The two counterparts held a one-on-one meeting at the Council of Minist»»»
Growing insecurity has states eyeing their own nukes
With US-Israeli strikes against Iran earlier this year aimed in part at curtailing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the subject of atomic weapons has once again risen to the fore in global policy discussions, not least because North Korea is now a nuclear-armed state. In Europe, states that once counted A»»»
Oil retreats and gold hovers near record levels after Lebanon ceasefire
Washington, June 4 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Thursday after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes for a broader deal that could help ease regional tensions, while the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to cond»»»
Vucic to speak to reporters in Tivat on Thursday evening
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will speak to reporters on Thursday around 6 pm in Tivat, Montenegro, where he will be attending an EU-Western Balkans summit, Tanjug learns. The presidential press office has announced Vucic would be attending the Tivat summit on Thursday and Friday. D»»»