Gulf News 2m

From Sharjah Airport to Kyrgyz honour: UAE volunteer recognised

Sharjah: In a gesture reflecting deep appreciation for humanitarian cooperation and people-to-people ties, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has honoured Emirati citizen Qasim Ahmed Al Murshedi with a Certificate of Honour and a commemorative medal in recognition of his voluntary and humanitari»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Eight Killed in Israeli Strike on Lebanon’s Tyre

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, in an escalation that adds strain to efforts to broker a peace deal to end the wider Middle East war. On Monday, Israel and Iran halted direct attacks on each other after an appeal by US Pres»»»

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Arab News 17m

Syria closes final spillway gate at Euphrates Dam, 2 weeks after floods

LONDON: Authorities in the Syrian Arab Republic closed the final spillway gates at the Euphrates Dam on Tuesday, after reopening them two weeks earlier to relieve pressure that had led to devastating floods in the country’s eastern region. Over 123 acres of farmland were damaged by the floods, and »»»

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Gulf News 39m

UAE President receives Presidential Camel Racing Team

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Minister of Municipality takes part in 'GreenTech Amsterdam 2026' Expo

Amsterdam: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah took part in the inauguration of the "GreenTech Amsterdam 2026" Expo in Amsterdam. Running until June 11, 2026, the event positions itself as one of the preeminent expos specializing in Agri-Tech, innovation, and food»»»

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Al Awsat 41m

Drone Boat Rescued Two US Aviators After Their Army Helicopter Went Down Near Hormuz Strait

A drone boat rescued the crew of a US Army attack helicopter that crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed during the war, a US military official said. A 24-foot unmanned boat located the two aviators and brought them to shore after th»»»

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France24 46m

France bans Israel’s finance minister, slams him for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

First War Crimes Complaint Against Sudan’s RSF Filed in Kenya

Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group. It is the first attempt to prosecute members of the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, the paramilitary g»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

France Bans Israeli Minister Smotrich in Coordinated Sanctions Push

France Tuesday banned Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, the French foreign minister said, as part of coordinated sanctions with other countries over settler violence against Palestinians. France's sanctions were in coordination with Britain, Canada, Aus»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Ukraine, Latvia Sign Drone Deal, Zelenskiy Says

Ukraine has signed a drone deal with Latvia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday as he met with Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on the sidelines of a summit between Ukraine and Nordic and Baltic states in the Estonian capital Tallinn. "These are concrete things to strengthen our jo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Rival Palestinian Factions Discuss Gaza Disarmament

Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza's armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being accepted b»»»

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Sana 1h

France bans Israeli minister and settlers from entering its territory

Paris, June 9 (SANA) France said on Tuesday it has imposed entry bans on Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich , alongside four settler leaders and 21 individuals accused of involvement in violence in the occupied West Bank.Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the decision on X, linking»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

All set to welcoming Qatari fan delegations to US: QFA official

Washington Director of Marketing and Communications at the Qatar Football Association (QFA), Khaled Mubarak Al Kuwari, said that all preparations are set for Qatari fans to be received in San Francisco, the United States, to cheer for team Qatar during their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Al Kuwari t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Family ‘deeply concerned’ for Gaza doctor’s health after transfer to solitary confinement

DUBAI: The family of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya have raised concerns over his health condition following his transfer to solitary confinement in Nafha Prison. The move came after his lawyer and defense team filed for an appeal to the Israeli Supreme Court over his continued detention without formal char»»»

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UPI 1h

Zelensky visits Estonia for summit of Baltic states to boost support - UPI.com

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, left, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit in Tallinn, Estonia, Tuesday. Photo by Valda Kalnina/EPA June 9 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska traveled to Talinn, Estonia, Tuesday to take part i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Municipality minister takes part in ‘GreenTech Amsterdam 2026’ expo

Amsterdam Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah took part in the inauguration of the "GreenTech Amsterdam 2026" Expo in Amsterdam. Running until June 11, 2026, the event positions itself as one of the preeminent expos specializing in Agri-Tech, innovation, and food »»»

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RT 2h

‘Burn for us’: The real message of US-EU ‘nuclear sharing’

There’s an old treaty that, if you have signed up to it, says that you can’t spread nuclear weapons. So, if you don’t have any nukes and you sign the treaty, you can’t get any. Simple as that. You’d think. But leave it to the West, with all its ‘values’ and ‘rules-based order’ to, you know, not rea»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Deputy PM meets GCC secretary-general

Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

N.Ireland police arrest man after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing

Belfast: Northern Ireland police said Tuesday they had arrested a man following what Prime Minister Keir Starmer branded a "sickening" stabbing in Belfast, with graphic video prompting protest calls from UK far-right figures. Video of Monday night's incident posted on social media networks shows a »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

PM meets GCC secretary-general

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council of the Arab Gulf States (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed prospects for strengthening the pro»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israel minister Smotrich banned from France

PARIS: France Tuesday banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, the French foreign minister said, slamming him for actively promoting the annexation of the West Bank and the “re-colonization” of Gaza. “Four leaders of settler organizations, and twenty-one violent s»»»

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Arab News 2h

Reports of abuse by Israeli tourists spark calls for crackdown on Philippine island

MANILA: When reports of an assault by Israeli tourists at a restaurant in Siargao made headlines nationwide, it was not the first such incident to take place on the southern Philippine island in recent months. This time, however, it went viral, with an increasing number of Filipino influencers call»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Tyre Christian leaders urge for action after Israel's evacuation warning

Christian religious leaders from the southern port city of Tyre called on the international community and Lebanese officials on Tuesday to act quickly to prevent Israel from attacking the Christian district of the city, as airstrikes on nearby neighborhoods killed eight people and wounded dozens of»»»

Arabfinance 3h

TMG's unit, PIF explore mixed-use real estate projects in Saudi Arabia Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi for Real Estate Development, a unit of Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG Holding), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) to explore opportunities, according to a statement. Both sides will join forces to establish mix»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

EGX Slips While Egypt’s Capital-Market Expansion Gains Pace

Cairo — Egyptian stocks retreated as investors locked in profits following recent gains, but market attention increasingly shifted toward a growing pipeline of listings, corporate restructuring plans and renewed Gulf financial support that could reshape Egypt’s capital markets over the coming year.»»»

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Arab News 3h

Hundreds of UK MPs demand ban on trade with Israeli settlements

LONDON: Hundreds of British MPs have publicly called for a full ban on trade and financial deals with illegal Israeli settlements. The 238 MPs, representing more than a third of Parliament, comprise 141 Labour members, 63 Liberal Democrats, two Conservatives, seven independents, seven from Sinn Fei»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israel minister Smotrich banned from France

France Tuesday banned far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, the French foreign minister said, slamming him for actively promoting the annexation of the West Bank and the "re-colonization" of Gaza. "Four leaders of settler organizations, and twenty-one violen»»»

Naharnet 4h

Aoun blasts Iran intervention, says Berri trying to convince Hezbollah to disarm

On Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun shared a segment of his recent CNN interview on social media, issuing a sharp warning to Iran against interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs. Aoun said in the clip that Lebanon seeks good relations with Iran "based on mutual respect not interference." "The peopl»»»

Arab News 4h

A banned group’s call for a strike halts business, transport across Pakistan-administered Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD: Shops and businesses shut down, and public transport halted across Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Tuesday after a call for a strike by a recently banned group, known for violent protests. The Joint Awami Action Committee ‘s call follows clashes on Sunday in the city of Rawalakot bet»»»

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TAP 4h

Samir Majoul calls for stronger Arab–Swiss cooperation in innovation and green economy

TUNIS, June 9, 2026 (TAP) – President of the Union of Arab Chambers and head of the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts Samir Majoul said Switzerland is a reliable partner for the Arab economy, calling for stronger bilateral...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Border Police Receive 213 New Vehicles and 88 Cameras

The General Directorate Border Police (GDBP) has received 125 standard passenger vehicles, 70 off-road vehicles, seven passenger cars, seven minibuses, four buses and 88 cameras. The new equipment was provided under projects with a total value of EUR 10.5 million, Border Police said on Tuesday. “We»»»

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France24 4h

Netanyahu comes out of Iran flare-up a 'humiliated, failed war leader'

Iran and Israel said hostilities between the two countries were to be put on hold, after a flare-up which threatened the already fragile ceasefire in the region. In Israel, the country was put on hold following strikes from Iran and Hezbollah, with anger over Benjamin Netanyahu seemingly taking mil»»»

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France24 4h

Middle East war live: Israeli military strikes southern Lebanese city of Tyre

Israel struck the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Tuesday, according to Lebanese state media, after warning residents of the city and its surrounding areas to evacuate ahead of possible strikes. The attack came a day after Iran warned it would resume attacks on Israel if it kept striking Lebanon.»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Aoun blasts Iranian intervention, says Berri trying to convince Hezbollah to disarm

On Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun shared a segment of his recent CNN interview on social media, issuing a sharp warning to Iran against interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs. Aoun said in the clip that Lebanon seeks good relations with Iran "based on mutual respect not interference." "The peopl»»»

France24 4h

‘A special sense of closeness’: China’s Xi vows stronger ties with North Korea in rare visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment ​to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's ec»»»

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France24 4h

Kim Jong-Un 'at the top of his game' as North Korea to boost ties with China

China and North Korea's leaders met at a rare summit in Pyongyang on June 8. Both sides looks to reaffirm their traditional ties at a time of growing geopolitical tension. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at what these two old allies are looking to get out of this relationship, and how Kim Jong-Un»»»

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UPI 4h

Israel orders Lebanese city of Tyre to evacuate, ignores Iran warning - UPI.com

The aftermath of an earlier Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese port of Tyre in May. On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces ordered residents, including for the first time those in Christian neighborhoods, to evacuate well to the north of the city for their safety as it prepared to target Hez»»»

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France24 4h

Germany and France scrap landmark next-generation fighter jet project

France and Germany have agreed to scrap a landmark project to build a next generation fighter jet. The move is a setback for European defense cooperation at a »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Signing the UAE Pledge: why it's more than a signature

The Pledge and Commitment was launched in May by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. More than 4,800 people joined from different parts of the UAE, which made the launch feel even more meaningful. Now, through pledge.ae, everyone has the chance to take part in this n»»»

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Arab News 4h

Zoom opens new Saudi data center in local digital infrastructure push

DIRIYAH: Zoom Communications launched its second data center in Saudi Arabia on Monday as part of the video conferencing giant’s aim to expand its regional footprint and meet local data residency requirements amid a growing appetite for digital innovation. The inauguration ceremony took place at Ba»»»

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Arab News 5h

Egypt FM discusses regional security with US 

DUBAI: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed on Tuesday with US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, on developments across Sudan and Libya. Egypt’s foreign ministry said that during the phone call both sides reviewed the situation in Sudan. Abdelatty stressed the»»»

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RT 5h

ICC chief prosecutor suspended over sexual misconduct allegations

The International Criminal Court has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, pending further proceedings over allegations of sexual misconduct. In a statement on Monday, The Hague-based court said Khan had been suspended with immediate effect pending a final decision by the Assembly of States P»»»

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Business-review 5h

First lululemon store in Romania opens in Bucharest

Having opened its doors on Friday, 5 June 2026, the Bucharest store reflects lululemon’s commitment to product innovation, guest experience, and community connection. With more than 580 square metres of retail space, the location was designed to create a warm and welcoming environment where guests »»»

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Arab News 5h

Nora Fatehi releases World Cup music video

DUBAI: Singer, dancer and actress Nora Fatehi is bringing Arab representation to the world’s biggest sporting stage once again, this time with a new song featured on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album. The music video for the song was released on Monday. The track, titled “Siir Siir,” was relea»»»

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Arab News 5h

China’s President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea

SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home on Tuesday following a rare trip to North Korea that included a bilateral meeting and public appearances with leader Kim Jong Un underscoring a joint push to reestablish the alliance between their countries.Xi flew to the capital Pyongyang on Monday»»»

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UPI 5h

Xi, Kim pledge deeper ties as North Korea visit ends - UPI.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2-R) and his wife, Ri Sol-ju (R), walk with Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and his wife, Peng Liyuan (2-L) during a welcome ceremony for the Chinese leader at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Thursday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, June 9 (UPI) -- Chinese President X»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai offers single-entry visas valid for 30 or 60 days within 48 hours

People wishing to visit Dubai can obtain a single-entry tourist visa within 48 working hours after completing the required application procedures, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai said, highlighting efforts to simplify entry for international visitors. The»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah Calls on Authorities to Rectify Relationships with Iran after Proving to Be Supporting, Not Exploiting Lebanon

Hezbollah issued on Tuesday a statement that hailed the Iranian missile response to the Zionist aggression on Beirut’s Dahieh, stressing that it sends a message of moral, political, and field commitment from the Islamic Republic toward Lebanon. Hezbollah also appreciated the Yemeni military support»»»

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Business-review 5h

Businesses risk losing growth opportunities as CFOs sidelined on crucial investment and value decisions – study

Companies worldwide risk missing vital growth opportunities because their CFOs’ ambition to lead key investment and value creation discussions is hampered by a lack of readiness to use technology and a dearth of skills across the wider finance team, according to the latest EY Global DNA of the CFO »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Prime Minister receives the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, today received the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, HE Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, who is currently visiting the country. During the meetin»»»

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