The Israeli military said on Thursday that two "launches" were identified falling adjacent to an ‌area where ‌Israeli troops ‌are ⁠operating in southern ⁠Lebanon, after sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel. Earlier, the military ⁠said Home Front ‌Command ‌had issued a precautionary ‌d»»»

For a few seconds, there’s a silence as we’re all peering for a bunny under the bed. Dubai-based Katayune Ehsani, a rabbit rescuer and fosterer since 2021, doesn’t give up, trying to fetch lop-eared Frankie from under the bed. Frankie is the trademark introvert: Too many people in the room. Under t»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels and oil tankers until further notice, holding the United States responsible for the escalating security crisis. This dramatic move came as Iran launched multiple waves of missile»»»

A multi-vehicle accident involving five cars occurred in Bishkek late on June 10. According to preliminary reports, the driver of a Mercedes-Benz who caused the crash was under the influence of alcohol. The road accident took place at around 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of Alykulov and Gagarin st»»»

Delays of several international flights were reported at Manas International Airport due to disruptions in internet connectivity. According to Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, internet access problems across the country were observed starting at around 1 a.m. local time. As a result, passenger check-in»»»

First instance courts in Kyrgyzstan have switched to electronic notifications. Judge of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court, Azamat Uzakbaev, said at a press conference. According to him, the judicial system is gradually moving toward a fully digital format. Participants in court proceedings now receive »»»

As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to Baabda, the green, upscale diplomatic district overlooking the Lebanese capital, w»»»

Israeli cabinet ​is set to approve on Thursday ‌a ‌plan ​to ‌fund ⁠the ​de facto ⁠establishment of 61 ⁠new settlements ‌in the ‌occupied ​West ‌Bank, ‌Axios reporter Barak Ravid ‌posted on social media ⁠platform ⁠X on Wednesday. Israel’s hardline finance minister earlier announced a major expansion»»»

Kuwait Airways announces suspension of all flights temporarily due to airspace closure, after authorities shut the country’s skies early Thursday amid escalating regional tensions following Iranian attacks. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the closure took effect at 4.50am loca»»»

The administration of Ala-Archa Nature Park has increased entrance fees and charges for electric vehicles entering the park. The updated price list has already been published on the park’s official resources. Under the revised tariffs, the entrance fee for adults has risen from 200 to 250 soms. For»»»

At the start of the war in Ukraine, the Russian capture of Kinburn Spit – a narrow piece of land that holds the key to several Ukrainian ports – was hailed as one of Moscow’s most significant victories on the southern front. From there, Russia could launch attacks on the Ukrainian mainland, and use»»»

Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an analysis of the plane’s engines, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.The GE Aerospace-made engines have bee»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell further on Thursday morning, bringing 24-karat gold below the Dh500 mark and giving jewellery buyers another price reset after a volatile start to June. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign»»»

Dubai: A human has received a gene therapy designed to partially reverse ageing at a cellular level for the first time. Life Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, announced on June 9 that the first participant has been dosed in what is believed to be the world's f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting workers from heat stress during the summer season through a combination of strict enforcement measures, regular inspections and expanded awareness campaigns, including the launch of a new “Campaign Ambassadors” initiati»»»

A recap for new readers: In late May 2026, Bulgarian authorities exposed a complex of 104 buildings built without permits in the Baba Alino locality near Varna, on land registered as forest inside a Natura 2000 protected zone. The investor was Oleg Nevzorov, a Ukrainian businessman who has since fl»»»

The E3 European leaders met in London over the weekend to thrash out a new formula to take to the Kremlin and end the war in Ukraine. Unfortunately, the document they produced takes us all the way back to the very beginning of the process. It leads, like before, with a demand for an unconditional c»»»

Colombia has recorded 173 citizens dead and 670 missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, the most detailed official accounting yet of a conflict that has turned the South American country into one of the largest sources of foreign fighters in Eastern Europe, according to figures released by the Foreign M»»»

Bulgaria will no longer provide weapons to Ukraine, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on June 9, signalling a shift in policy under the country’s new government. “The war in Ukraine will not be resolved on the battlefield,” Stoyanov told a news conference, adding that continued arms suppl»»»

Tehran: The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-month war. The second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes, with Iran targeting US bases across »»»

Ten new mini-parks have been opened in the city of Osh, covering a total area of 2.57 hectares. According to the City Hall, the sites were previously in a neglected condition. After redevelopment, they were transformed into modern public spaces for residents’ recreation. The new mini-parks have ren»»»

The United States on Thursday attacked Iran for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz,»»»

GENERAL SANTOS: The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the Philippine archipelag»»»

Five Mexican police officers were shot dead and five others wounded Wednesday in violence-hit Michoacan state on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, local authorities said. The officers were attacked by unknown assailants in an Indigenous region of the western state, which is plagued by»»»

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines: The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the Philippi»»»

More than 100 regional journalists have confirmed their participation in a discussion titled “The Future of Regional News”, which BTA and the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) are organizing on June 11. The forum will bring together representatives of academia, national and regional media, profess»»»

Saudi Arabia's Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay as part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalise the city's historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Historic Jedda»»»

On the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Al Majalla highlights some of the most notable and recent films on the world's most coveted sport. We start with a classic and then dive into more recent titles. A Stranger in My House Written by: Wahid Hamed Directed by: Samir Seif Country of production:»»»

Iran will consider any vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz as "collaborating with the enemy," the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said in a statement. Earlier, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces said Iran was closing passage through the Strait of»»»

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is pressing ahead with strategic memoranda of understanding signed with Saudi Arabia in 2023, company officials said, underscoring the kingdom’s growing weight in the global aviation market. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during a tour and media briefing at Embr»»»

DUBAI: The Israeli military said on Thursday that two “launches” were identified falling adjacent to an ‌area where ‌Israeli troops ‌are ⁠operating in southern ⁠Lebanon, after sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel. Earlier, the military ⁠said Home Front ‌Command ‌had issued a precautio»»»

KARUR: With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future. Earning just over two dollars for an hour of video, her mundane recordings are invaluable for global tech compa»»»

The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, sending the measure to the White House after months of partisan debate. The legislation allocates $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border Patrol and $5 billion for contingency costs thr»»»

YONGIN: In her tiny apartment in South Korea, where she lives alone, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja spends her days with a childlike AI-powered doll she says she prefers to people.The doll greets Bang when she returns home, sings to her when she feels bored, reminds her not to skip meals or medication — »»»

President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Tehran of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned that the US would attack Iran "very hard" if an agreement is not finalised quickly. Iran said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington after days of escalating tit-for-tat strik»»»

The US military said on Tuesday it carried out strikes on Iran after an Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident President Donald Trump blamed on Tehran. Iran denied responsibility and vowed to respond. Washington called the attacks a “proportional response", while Iranian med»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will stand in the country's next elections, his party said on Wednesday, which is scheduled to take place in late October. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump questioned whether Netanyahu wanted to continue in politics in an interview wit»»»

After weeks of US President Donald Trump insisting that a deal with Iran is just around the corner, violence has flared up again. Part of the challenge for Trump is that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu no longer have the same priorities. Washington wants an out from a war that's ro»»»

Rock climbing has exploded in popularity in recent years, and it has happened in the occupied West Bank, too. But Palestinian climbers face numerous obstacles, largely fueled by the expansion of Israeli settlements. Rock climbing's popularity has grown steadily in the occupied West B»»»

Three Indian crew members were reported missing after a vessel was attacked off Oman, India said Wednesday, before the US military announced it had fired on a tanker attempting to breach its blockade of Iran. In a statement, the Indian foreign ministry condemned the attack on the vessel, the Setteb»»»

The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.   Plea»»»

French pop icon Patrick Bruel on Wednesday was placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment after complaints by several women alleging sexual violence. Bruel, a singer, actor, one-time world poker champion and heartthrob in the early 1990s has denie»»»

Pakistan on Wednesday launched deadly air strikes on Afghanistan after a period of relative calm following months of fighting at the beginning of the year. Pakistan's government said 26 "militants" were killed while Afghan authorities said at least 12 people, including children, died in provin»»»

A young woman was injured in Bishkek during strong wind that swept through the capital the previous evening. The city’s Emergency Medicine Center informed 24.kg news agency. According to medical officials, a tree fell at the intersection of Erkindik Boulevard and Moskovskaya Street. As a result, th»»»

Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights to alternative airports as a precautionary measure amid escalating regional tensions following Iranian attacks. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the closure took effect at 4.50am local time to safeguard »»»

RIYADH: Kuwait said it was dealing with aerial threats and Bahrain activated air raid sirens early Thursday after a night of clashes between the US and Iran threatened to reignite the Middle East war. The Kuwaiti army said, in a post on social media, that “air defense systems are currently intercep»»»

Dubai: A man who had just secured a Dh800,000 bank loan lost the entire amount after fraudsters tricked him into downloading a fake banking application and granting them remote access to his mobile phone, prompting Dubai Police to renew warnings against sharing personal or banking information with »»»

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Poland's headline inflation overshot the central bank's 2.5 percent target again in May, reaching 3.1 percent year-on-year — up from 2.1 percent in February — driven primarily by higher fuel costs, according to a new report from EY published on June 10. Underlying core inflation also rose, from 2.5»»»

Poland's cabinet met on Tuesday, June 9, to set the opening position for minimum wage negotiations covering 2027. The government is proposing a 3 percent rise — to PLN 4,986 gross per month — after an internal compromise between the Labour Ministry (which wanted 3.7 percent) and the Finance Ministr»»»