France's foreign minister said Tuesday that nothing could justify Israeli troops remaining deep inside Lebanon, after Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite a US announcement that both sides had agreed to halt fighting. "Nothing can justify the continuation of military operations and Israel»»»

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday that he plans to appeal a ruling to the Supreme Court blocking his expulsion of transgender service members from the military. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- The Trump administration's ban on transgender servicemembe»»»

DUBAI: President Donald Trump dropped the “f-bomb” during a heated telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Israel’s escalation of military activities in Lebanon, website Axios has reported. The report, citing three sources, including two US officials, quoted Trump as having»»»

DUBAI/LONDON: Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted around airspace disrupted by conflict in the Middle East and into skies that most carriers had avoided for more than a decade.Figures from Syria’s General Authority for Civil Aviation show 11,801 fligh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif and Almoez Ali will spearhead Qatar’s attack at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after head coach Julen Lopetegui named a final 26-man squad for the football showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico combining experience, continuity and proven attacking quality for the Asian »»»

Healthcare officials in ‌the US, including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya or countries in the European Union. The officials, including infectious disease physician»»»

The US is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. US officials have signaled openness to additional deployments beyond the existing six countries hosting nuclear-capable bombers, the FT said, citing three people brief»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council yesterday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, Director of Sessions and Committees Affairs Department Ahmed Sultan Al Ghanim read out »»»

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday that peacekeepers will be needed in Lebanon after the mandate of the current mission expires at year-end -- an option likely to face opposition from the United States and Israel. Last August, the UN Security Council, under US pressure, decided to end the mandat»»»

India has tightened immigration rules, requiring foreign nationals on visas valid for up to 180 days to complete registration before their permitted stay expires if they intend to remain in the country. The revised rule replaces the earlier provision that allowed registration within 14 days after t»»»

Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trapping others, authorities said. At least four people were killed in Kyiv and 58 people were injured, including three children, Ukraine's state emergency service said i»»»

One American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq, US and UK officials said Monday without releasing further details. The deaths occurred Sunday at an air base in Irbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, where the US has retained a presence, t»»»

Oil prices trended lower on Tuesday following the previous session's sharp gains as the market remained cautious about progress in US-Iran peace talks. US President Donald Trump said on Monday talks with Iran were ongoing, while Tasnim news agency reported earlier that Tehran had suspended indirect»»»

Tokyo: A severe tropical storm battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi -- which was downgraded from»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour yesterday launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to protect workers from heat stress during working hours in cooperation with several partners from both the public and private sectors. This is in preparation for the implementation of Ministerial Decision No.»»»

As a result of cooperation between the Prosecutor General’s Office and competent authorities of foreign countries, citizens of Kyrgyzstan N.A. and R.A. were transported from the Kingdom of Thailand to the Kyrgyz Republic, accompanied by officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. These individu»»»

Israeli forces continued their nearly daily violations of Syria territory on Monday when an Israeli artillery shell landed near the village of al-Musayritiyah in the western Daraa countryside, sparking a fire in a wheat field before residents managed to extinguish it, reported Syria’s state news ag»»»

Smoke rises following overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 24. On Tuesday morning, Ukrainian officials said overnight Russian attacks killed at least nine people, including at least four people in Kyiv. File Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA June 2 (UPI) -- Russia launched a massive drone»»»

Police in Székesfehérvár have opened an investigation against an unknown perpetrator after a four-storey industrial building undergoing demolition collapsed on Monday, leaving one man trapped beneath the rubble in a life-threatening condition. A nation mobilises Imre Szabó, press officer for the Fe»»»

Tokyo: A severe tropical storm battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi -- which was downgraded from»»»

Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-escalation of a conflict that has killed thousands of people and inflamed the broader US-Israeli war with Iran. According to Lebanon's embassy in Washington, the agreement would not end»»»

TAIPEI: A Taiwanese military training aircraft crashed on Tuesday during a simulated engine failure exercise, killing the two pilots on board, the defense ministry said in a statement. The T-34 plane crashed at 8:08 a.m. (0008 GMT) at the northern end of the runway at Gangshan Air Base in the islan»»»

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-escalation of a conflict that has killed thousands of people and inflamed the broader US-Israeli war with Iran. According to Lebanon's embassy in Washington, the agree»»»

Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Türkiye. Syrian authorities have said the country was experiencing an "exceptional" rise in water levels along the Euphrat»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has activated its Class 12 portal for verification of issues in scanned answer books and re-evaluation of answers. The facility became operational on June 2, 2026. Who can applyThe facility is available only to students who have already accessed scann»»»

Saudi Arabia has witnessed the first birth of an onager, one of the world's rarest wild equids, on its soil in more than 100 years, marking a milestone in efforts to restore species that disappeared from the Arabian Peninsula. The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve said a male onager (Equus h»»»

The Tashkent Asian Cadet & Junior Cup 2026, dedicated to the memory of renowned Uzbek athlete Uchkun Murodov, concluded in Tashkent. The Judo Federation announced. After all the days of competition, the Kyrgyzstan’s team won six medals: two among the cadets (under 18) and four among the juniors (un»»»

At least 20 protesters have been arrested outside an immigrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after they violated a newly imposed curfew, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said. The arrests took place on Sunday night at the Delaney Hall facility, following days of escalating»»»

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz on Monday announced a new work requirement rule for Medicaid eligibility. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- The Trump administration unveiled a new rule Monday adding work requirements to Medicaid eligi»»»

Jerusalem: The Israeli military said early Tuesday air defenses intercepted two projectiles from Lebanon, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that fighting would end.“Following the sirens that sounded at 01:35 (2235 GMT) in several areas in northern Israel, the IAF intercepted two proje»»»

In a week marked by bearish sentiment, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) concluded trading on a negative note. The benchmark EGX30 index experienced a decline of 1.67%, closing at 31,332.73 points, raising concerns among market participants about potential headwinds in the broader economy. The EGX33, a »»»

By Khaled Al-Amin Photo Credit: Ahmed Saber Lately, the name Uber has been widely circulated among the Egyptian community, what it is? how did it succeed in grabbing so much attention from different social classes here in Egypt? We will examine the case from all its angels, to present the fairest v»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that its Class 12 verification and re-evaluation portal is now live, ending uncertainty caused by earlier technical glitches and cybersecurity concerns. In an update on X, CBSE Headquarters confirmed the portal’s activation and advised s»»»

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said the two sides had agreed to dial back fighting following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and indirect communication with Hezbollah. US President Donald Trump said Monday that Israe»»»

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Monday that she has formed a new left-leaning minority coalition after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March. The agreement secures her third term in office, bringing together four parties that hold a slim parliament»»»

Bulgaria has barely had time to celebrate joining the eurozone monetary union at the start of this year before the European Commission is set to turn around and throw it into the rapidly growing financial delinquents club. Bulgaria is about to breach the 3% of GDP. budget deficit threshold that wil»»»

Bulgaria has barely had time to celebrate joining the eurozone monetary union at the start of this year before the European Commission is set to turn around and throw it into the rapidly growing financial delinquents club. Bulgaria is about to breach the 3% of GDP. budget deficit threshold that wil»»»

Share: Photo- A woman carries the body of six-month-old Mariam Fahs during her funeral after she was killed in an Israeli strike on the town of Saksakiyeh (AP) Growing frustration is emerging within Lebanon’s Shiite community, extending beyond the traditional political discourse of Hezbollah and th»»»

June 1 (UPI) -- At least seven people, including the suspected shooter, are dead Monday following a series of shootings in an Iowa city that authorities said stemmed from a domestic dispute. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine, located along the eastern Iowa border»»»

The US naval blockade continues to choke Iran, with 121 ships redirected and five "disabled" so far as of June 1, according to the Central Command (CentCom), which oversees US military operations in the Gulf and Middle East. The move ensures "compliance" to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, i»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are paying more at the pump for a fourth straight month, with petrol prices rising by nearly 8% in June. Yet despite the increase, local fuel costs remain below many major international markets as global oil prices cool from recent highs. New June fuel prices are: Super 98, Spe»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have released an awareness video urging motorists not to leave their vehicles unlocked or unattended with keys inside, warning that even a brief lapse in judgment can create an opportunity for theft. The video is part of the force’s new campaign, “The Safety of Your Belongin»»»

Dubai: As negotiations between Iran and the United States falter and fighting in Lebanon escalates, attention is turning to another strategic waterway that could become the next flashpoint in the Middle East conflict: the Bab Al Mandab Strait. According to a report by CNN, Iranian media reported on»»»

Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey. Syrian authorities have said the country was experiencing an "exceptional" rise in water levels along the Euphrate»»»

WASHINGTON: One American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq, US and UK officials said Monday without releasing further details. The deaths occurred Sunday at an air base in Irbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, where the US has retained a»»»

KYIV: A major ‌Russian attack targeted Kyiv early on Tuesday, with at least four people injured and an apartment building in the Ukrainian capital heavily damaged, according to witnesses ​and officials. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a suspected missile strike on a 24-story apartment building cau»»»

Share: Illustration- After decades of carrying the burdens of others, many Lebanese Shiites are beginning to carry only one flag: Lebanon’s. Lebanon first. That is the revolution After bearing the greatest burden of war, many Lebanese Shiites are embracing a simple truth: Lebanon’s future matters m»»»

Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened to halt negotiations and confront Israel if its military operations in Lebanon continue, amid heightened regional tensions. Ghalibaf said he had phone call with Nabih Berri, speaker of Lebanon's parliament, in which emphasised solidar»»»

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil Getty ImagesHealth workers are on the frontline of trying to stop the current Ebola outbreak Health workers in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing against t»»»

Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare May 23 to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. On Monday, hundreds of people in Kenya protested plans for a nearby field hospital to quarantine and t»»»