TUNIS, June 6 (TAP) – Nearly 80% of the waste entering Tunisia’s marine environment originates from land-based sources, Acting Director General of Environment and Quality of Life at the Ministry of Environment Aouatef Arbi said on Friday, marking...»»»

Kingston, Jamaica: A power cut struck the entire island of Jamaica on Friday, the country's energy minister said, without providing a reason for the outage. "Island-wide black out," Daryl Vaz announced in a post on X. Vaz said that power was expected to be restored overnight, adding that "some plac»»»

Tunis, 6 June 2026 (TAP) – Maximum temperatures on Saturday will range between 27°C and 32°C along the coast, and between 33°C and 38°C in the rest of the country. Temperatures may reach 42°C in the southwest and the far south, with locally hot, dry...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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) -»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The soaring temperatures in Qatar have prompted the Ministry of Public Health to issue a few tips to protect community members from heat stress while outdoors. Its tips include: 1. Drink cool water every 15-20 minutes 2. Avoid tea, coffee, energy drinks and soft drinks 3. Take breaks i»»»

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»»»

The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states on Friday, while striking some of Iran’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. US Central Command said on social media Friday night that Iran fired seven ballistic mi»»»

The traditional Sabantui festival will take place in Karagachevaya Roscha on June 7, organizers announced. The program includes folk games and traditional competitions, fun contests for adults and children, a concert program, performances by artists from Tatarstan, and much more. The event will sta»»»

The government will not rush to implement short-term measures such as raising taxes. Instead, it will adopt a long-term approach to reducing government spending so that the budget deficit remains within the required limit, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said on the Panorama »»»

Berlin: Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in training, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday. "Lenny tore a muscle bundle today in the final training season and is ruled out because of this injury. Have a good recovery,»»»

Washington: The US military said on Saturday that Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, six of which were intercepted, while the seventh failed to reach its target. "Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after US Central Command (CENTCOM) sh»»»

Israel secretly deployed elite military and intelligence units to Azerbaijan during the war with Iran as part of a network of covert sites across the Middle East to facilitate operations against Iran, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday. The forces operated out of several locat»»»

The ​US issued new Iran-related sanctions on ​Friday, ‌targeting ⁠several entities, individuals and liquefied petroleum gas ‌(LPG) tankers, according to the US Treasury Department's website. Among the 12 entities ​designated are ‌five based in ‌the Marshall Islands, four ​in the UAE and one in ​Chi»»»

Lebanon's president and prime minister criticised Iran on Friday for opposing the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel, saying their country should not be used by Tehran as a "bargaining chip" in talks with Washington. Despite the truce, Lebanese media reported continued»»»

Predictions that the Middle East war could drive tens of millions more people into acute hunger are proving to be accurate, the United Nations said Friday, warning that higher fuel and food costs linked to the conflict are deepening food insecurity far beyond the region. "Pessimistic" predictions t»»»

In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them during a meeting at the home of the former prime minister. Also, critics of an African family values conference say that, despite its stated aim of helping the continent define its own moral principles and »»»

A court in Mali has sentenced a French intelligence agent with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for “undermining state security”, judicial sources said Friday, in a ruling that further strains already fraught relations between the West African junta-led state and its former colonial ruler Fr»»»

Outrage has erupted in France after it emerged that the main suspect in the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl, missing since last week, had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children, with no apparent action taken by the authorities. A body was discovered on Thursday, and formal identi»»»

The French government is set to probe what President Emmanuel Macron on Friday described as "dysfunction" in the judicial system following the killing of an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna in southwest France. The main suspect in the case had twice been formally accused of raping a child, with »»»

Two FRANCE 24 journalists were forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement after asking an actor about an open letter protesting the growing role of far-right billionaire Vincent Bolloré in French cinema. Signed by hundreds of industry professionals, the letter prompted the head of the Canal+ Group –»»»

North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate”. Photos suggested the site may be a uranium enrichment facility. Kim has repeatedly cited US-led military th»»»

Every year, a nationwide military lottery determines the fate of tens of thousands of young men in Thailand. Military conscription is mandatory for all men aged 21 and over. Following armed confrontations between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025 and again in December, tensions remain high despite»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair but dusty weather on Saturday, with fresh winds expected to stir dust and sand across parts of the country, while humidity levels are forecast to rise overnight, increasing the possibility of fog and mist formation along some coastal areas by Sunday morning.»»»

A sea drone exploded Friday near Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta without causing casualties. The incident prompted authorities to evacuate more than 1,000 people amid heightening concerns over the spillover effects of Russia's war in Ukraine just a week after a separate drone incident injured»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a face-to-face meeting to end the four-year war, saying he saw "no point" in meeting his Ukrainian counterpart until a possible peace deal had been agreed. Read about the day’s events a»»»

Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have been trying to reach an agreement on the rights of air passengers travelling within the bloc. The current rules date back to 2004, but the scale and nature of air travel have changed dramatically since then. We take you inside the n»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he had personally discussed the case of former Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) chief Stoyan Mavrodiev with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic following Mavrodiev’s detention in Belgrade. Speaking to journalists in Tivat, Radev said he had received assurances from th»»»

Authorities in Ruse have uncovered a large-scale drug trafficking operation after seizing approximately 400 kilograms of marijuana during an inspection at the Danube Bridge border crossing. Investigators estimate the value of the narcotics at around 4 million euros. The drugs were discovered concea»»»

ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup. An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugosl»»»

ST. LOUIS: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup.An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugoslavia.Bosnia»»»

Global oil benchmarks tumbled early on Saturday, with US WTI crude dropping more than 2.6% to $90.54/barrel as traders assessed a limited US-Iran military exchange near the Strait of Hormuz and saw reduced immediate risks to oil flows. According to data from OilPrice.com as of approximately 10:26 a»»»

Dubai: If you are looking for a summer escape with cooler weather, green landscapes, waterfalls and misty mountains, Salalah is just two hours away. The coastal city in Oman's Dhofar region experiences the Khareef, an annual monsoon season that transforms the area into a lush retreat while temperat»»»

KUWAIT CITY/MANAMA: Kuwait and Bahrain said early Saturday they were responding to “hostile” missile and drone attacks, days after coming under attack after US and Iranian forces exchanged fire. “Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone attacks,” the military said »»»

US Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites Friday in what officials described as a defensive response to protect maritime traffic. In a statement posted on X, CentCom said the drones p»»»

KANO, Nigeria: An influential traditional ruler in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state Friday urged residents to pool funds and buy weapons to defend themselves against attacks by criminal gangs. Parts of Kebbi state have seen sporadic attacks from jihadists and criminal gangs in recent years, with »»»

The people died of thirst in a desert region of Niger. Nearly 50 people died while traveling through the Saraha Desert on their way from Mali back to their homes in Niger, officials said on Friday. File Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Dozens of people died of thirst in the Sahara »»»