Naharnet 8m

Israel army says vast tunnel network uncovered under Beaufort castle

The Israeli military said Sunday it uncovered a sprawling tunnel network beneath the Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, saying it was built to give Hezbollah a fortified strike hub just kilometers from Israeli territory. Israeli soldiers recaptured the crusader-era castle recently, giving the mil»»»

Arab News 20m

Israeli strike kills 9 people in Gaza

CAIRO: Israeli strikes on a ​police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal. One strike hit a police post adjacent to a large tent encampment of d»»»

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Arab News 20m

Syrian authorities arrest former assistant sergeant in Assad regime

LONDON: The Interior Ministry of the Syrian Arab Republic on Sunday announced the arrest of a former officer of the Assad regime suspected of committing crimes against the Syrian people. Ghassan Assaf formerly held the rank of assistant sergeant and served as the office manager to Suheil Al-Hassan,»»»

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Arab News 32m

Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

PARIS: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Paris: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»

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EU Observer 58m

‘Have you eaten today?’ What an incident on an Italian train taught me about EU values

I saw the kind of Europe I want to live in during a small scene on a train from Bologna to Florence in Italy on Saturday (6 June), after listening to top US officials telling us we should be angry and cruel toward immigrants. In the incident, the train conductor found a man of Indian appearance who»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israel military opens probe into West Bank baby’s killing

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family’s car in the city o»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta

Rome: The Italian coastguard said Sunday it has recovered 10 bodies after a shipwreck of a migrant boat off Malta. "The vessel, which departed from the Libyan coast... was sailing with approximately 60 people on board," it said in a statement. "According to the latest information, a fishing vessel »»»

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UPI 1h

OPEC to increase oil output amid continued closure of Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

OPEC on Sunday announced that its member nations will increase oil production by nearly 200,000 barrels per day in July, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and it being very difficult to ship it anywhere out of the Middle East. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin Lookalikes Gather in Switzerland

More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever assembly of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes. The unusual rally, drawing Chaplin fans of all ages, took place at a museum dedicated to the legend»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Military Opens Probe into West Bank Baby’s Killing

The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family's car in the city of Hebron, a»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt’s non-banking financial sector serves over 60 million citizens, provides EGP 1.4trn in financing: Planning minister

Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. Rostom made the remarks during his address at »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief

US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential deal. In remarks to NBC News, Trump said he was not insisting that Leban»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Hungary reviews political asylum granted under Orbán: foreign politicians could lose refugee status

Hungary’s Interior Ministry has confirmed that a review of refugee statuses granted on political grounds under the previous government is already underway. The procedure could affect several high-profile figures who received asylum in Hungary during Viktor Orbán’s premiership, including former Poli»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bus-truck collision in Southern Iraq kills 18 pilgrims, injures 17 on route to Karbala

At least 18 people were killed and 17 injured on Sunday after a passenger bus carrying pilgrims collided with a truck in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province, security and medical sources said in a preliminary toll. A security source said the bus was transporting passengers to the holy city of Karbala »»»

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Arab News 2h

Alkhobar cafe staffed by people with Down syndrome supports inclusivity

RIYADH: A team of heroes with Down syndrome is staffing Saudi coffee chain Ratio’s Alkhobar branch, in a celebration of inclusivity for disabled people. With more than 130 branches across the Kingdom, the Alkhobar site is the first of Ratio’s that connects the community and people with disabilities»»»

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Gulf News 2h

New MoHRE update reshapes UAE work permit: What it means for hiring

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the launch of a new phase in the development of work permit services by simplifying requirements, redesigning service procedures, and expanding digital channels. The initiative aims to accelerate transaction processing, enhance»»»

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Gulf News 2h

DIEZ non-oil trade surges 46% to record Dh491 billion in 2025

Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever non-oil trade performance in 2025, with total trade reaching Dh491 billion, a 46% increase from the previous year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The result mar»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Says Won’t Unfreeze Iran Assets Before Deal

US President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he will not unfreeze Iranian assets before reaching an agreement with Tehran. Asked whether he would be willing, as part of a potential agreement, to unfreeze Iranian assets or lift certain sanctions against Iran, Trump replied: "»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Russian Strikes Kill Five, Damage Nuclear Storage Facility

Russia fired waves of drones and other munitions at Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least five people and damaging a nuclear storage facility in the Chornobyl exclusion zone, Ukrainian officials said. Radiation levels at the facility remained within normal limits following the attack, although the bu»»»

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Arab News 2h

Kimi Antonelli stays cool to win chaotic Monaco Grand Prix

MONACO: Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed ice-cool to win a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix and extend his run ​of victories this season to five on Sunday. The 19-year-old Italian built a commanding lead after starting from pole in his Mercedes but that evaporated after a late red fla»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

OPEC+ Decides on Fourth Oil Quota Hike Since Hormuz Closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a fourth increase in its oil output targets in as many months, even though the US war with Iran is still preventing several of the group's members from pumping more. The war has cut oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, creating the world's biggest-ever supply crisis as key OPE»»»

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BBC 2h

Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?

Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican? 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDalia VenturaBBC News Mundo Mexico City attempts record-breaking wave It's a tradition repeated in stadiums across the world, with crowds of spectators rising up in a rippling roar. T»»»

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France24 3h

Middle East live: Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire agreement

Israel on Sunday struck "terrorist" targets in Beirut's southern suburbs in retaliation for Hezbollah's firing towards northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The strikes came days after a fragile ceasefire between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, negotiated by the US, came in»»»

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France24 3h

One dead, five wounded after shootings in Israel

A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Israeli police. The attacker was killed by police. The attack came at a time of heightened tensions following a spate of Isra»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

EU Warns Albania over Kushner-linked Project

The European Commission has cautioned Albania against actions that may impact its EU accession path, amid ongoing national protests over a Jared Kushner-linked development project on the country’s southern coast. National protests entered their seventh consecutive day on Sunday as Albanians demande»»»

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UPI 3h

Russia strikes area near Chernobyl with drones, Ukraine says - UPI.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia struck near the former Chernobyl nuclear energy plant, which started a fire but reportedly does not pose an ongoing threat to nearby people. File Photo by Nadja Whohlleben/Pool/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Ukraine said early Sunday that Russia struck a»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Hungary braces for weather whiplash: heatwave to be followed by storms, rain and sharp cooldown

Summer arrives with a bang in Hungary as temperatures climb above 30°C early next week. But don’t put away your umbrella just yet: thunderstorms, strong winds and a cold front are set to bring a noticeable cooldown by Thursday. Here’s what to expect day by day. Hungary to start the week with summer»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Kills Nine in Gaza as Egypt Hosts New Ceasefire Talks

Israeli strikes on a Hamas-run police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal. One strike hit a police post adjacent to a large tent encampment of»»»

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France24 3h

Senegal's ousted PM Sonko re-elected head of his political party

Ousmane Sonko, who was sacked as Senegal's prime minister after a falling out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was re-elected Saturday as head of his Pan-African Pastef party. Sonko was also elected president of the country's National Assembly shortly after his dismissal as prime min»»»

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France24 3h

Residents of French village say US defense chief Hegseth not welcome for D-Day visit

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings with a visit to Normandy, but did not attend the international ceremony hosted in Langrune-sur-Mer. Residents said his "warlike views" were unwelcome in their village and questioned his comm»»»

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France24 3h

Cockroach Janata Party holds first protest in New Delhi

Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party, an online joke that drew millions across India, gathered for the first time in the national capital on Saturday, taking the social media movement off screens and into its biggest real-world test yet. The protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, ma»»»

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France24 3h

More than 1.2 million people attend Pope Leo's mass in Madrid

More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday to attend a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith, saying Spaniards should not look at religion as "a museum of the past to be visited, but a school of faith from which to draw even today"»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Strikes Beirut Despite Truce, Iranian Lawmaker Threatens to Retaliate

Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut on Sunday for the first time since the US announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week, and an Iranian lawmaker threatened to retaliate, putting talks to end the wider war into new jeopardy. Iran has long said any peace deal with the United States would depend »»»

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Gulf News 3h

OPEC+ is increasing oil production again — what it means for the UAE now

Dubai: A group of seven OPEC+ oil-producing countries has agreed to increase oil production for the second consecutive month, continuing a gradual rollback of supply cuts that were introduced to support global crude prices. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian expat mother's Facebook plea helps her fly home from UAE after years

Dubai: When Hasta Mahananda recorded a short, desperate video on Facebook and hoped someone would see it, she had no way of knowing it would be the thing that will finally take her home after years. The single mother of three from Odisha, India, had been working in the UAE since 2019. She visited h»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Kuwait lodges second ICAO protest over Iran airspace violations

Kuwait’s Public Authority of Civil Aviation has submitted a second formal protest to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), citing repeated Iranian attacks and violations of Kuwaiti airspace and Kuwait International Airport facilities. Violation of international treaties The authorit»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen was forced to retire on the very first lap of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday after an issue right from the front row of the grid. The four-time world champion, who had hoped to make a strong start to seize the le»»»

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RT 4h

US wants to send frozen Iranian assets to Gulf allies – media

The Trump administration is seeking to redirect frozen Iranian assets toward rebuilding energy and other infrastructure damaged by Tehran’s retaliatory strikes in Gulf Arab states hosting US military bases, Bloomberg and CBS News report. The Treasury Department plans to use “all available authoriti»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Can a free dinner count as an admission of fault? Court delivers verdict

Abu Dhabi: A surgeon has filed a Dh300,000 compensation claim against a hotel in Abu Dhabi, alleging that he suffered serious injuries after slipping inside one of the property's restaurants due to what he described as poor safety standards and negligence. However, a court has dismissed the case, r»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah Police recover bag containing resident's five-year savings after taxi mix-up

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the entire savings of an Arab resident accumulated over five years of working in the UAE after he accidentally left it behind in a taxi while preparing to return to his home country. The operation was carried out by the General Department of C»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran’s assets before peace deal is done

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump ​said in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions before a peace deal is reached. Trump said he would consider those steps after an agreement is done. “Comes after,” he said. “Yeah. If they beh»»»

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Arab News 4h

Jordan sentences man to death for killing drug agents

AMMAN: A Jordanian court sentenced a citizen to death on Sunday after he was convicted of killing three drug enforcement agents during a raid earlier this year. The Jordanian state security court said, in a statement, that it “unanimously issued its final ruling on Sunday in the case concerning the»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sudden stops and vehicles halted in road caused 24 crashes in UAE in 2025

The Ministry of Interior said sudden stops and vehicles left stationary in the middle of roads caused 24 traffic accidents across the country in 2025, resulting in injuries ranging from moderate to serious and causing property damage. The ministry said 18 serious accidents occurred after drivers fa»»»

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Sputnik 4h

OPEC+ to Raise Oil Production Cap by 118,000 Bpd From July - Statement

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The seven OPEC+ countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, have decided to increase the maximum level of oil production by 118,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting in July, according to an OPEC communique following the meeting on Sunday. "In»»»

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Arab News 5h

Israeli forces detain five Syrians during raids in Quneitra

LONDON: Israeli forces detained five people during raids in the southern Syrian countryside of Quneitra, in what has become a near-daily military activity since December 2024. An Israeli force entered the village of Sayda Al-Hanout in southern Quneitra shortly after midnight on Sunday. It detained »»»

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Arab News 5h

Frankly Speaking: US media slammed for showing Iran as victor of war

RIYADH: A veteran Lebanese economist and political adviser has criticized some US media coverage for portraying Iran as the war’s victor. In his opinion, much of the analysis reflects domestic political divides more than realities on the ground. “I’m very disappointed with the analysis you get from»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Russian Rosatom sends letter to Hungary's Magyar government: here's what they wrote

The Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom has expressed its readiness to review and audit the ongoing works of Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant project, signalling openness to technical and financial consultations with the Hungarian side. According to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev, t»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

Egypt Bets on Battery Storage and Manufacturing to Power Next Energy Phase

Egypt’s clean-energy ambitions took a significant step forward after UAE-based AMEA Power signed agreements with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) and China Energy International Group (CEIG) to develop two large-scale battery energy storage projects and a battery manufacturing facility in»»»

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Arab News 5h

Seven OPEC+ producers set modest July output increase

RIYADH: Seven OPEC+ member countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman — will raise oil output ⁠targets by ⁠188,000 ‌barrels ‌per day ‌in July, the group said in a statement after a meeting on Sunday. The decision forms part of ongoing efforts to support market sta»»»

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