Al-Qassam Spokesman: Assassinating Commanders Won’t Stop Resistance, Mediators Must Bear Responsibilities
Abu Ubaida, the military spokesman for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, affirmed that the Palestinian resistance continues its struggle despite assassinations and losses, emphasizing that the martyrdom of its leaders will not weaken it or halt its project. He also called on mediators to assume th»»»
Rubio: US Has Not Offered Iran Sanctions Relief to Reopen Strait
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that any sanctions relief was tied to Tehran giving up its nuclear program. "Right now, everything that'»»»
Iraq’s Asaib Ahl Al-Haq Says It Will Start Handing Its Weapons to the State
One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups said Tuesday it would begin putting its weapons under government control, a major step in the new government’s effort to bring armed factions that have long operated on their own under state command. Asaib Ahl al-Haq said it had formed a committe»»»
Minister of Labour meets counterparts from Syria, Lebanon and Sudan
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Labour, HE Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with the Minister of Social Affairs and Labour of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Hind Kabawat, the Minister of Labour of the Lebanese Republic, HE Mohammad Haidar and Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare of the Republic of S»»»
Lebanon seeks Iranian pressure on Hezbollah to secure ceasefire, sources say
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has been working through Iranian channels to secure Hezbollah’s commitment to a ceasefire while his country presses ahead with negotiations aimed at ending the war, political sources have told Arab News. The Amal Movement leader remains central to ef»»»
Iran Studying Deal to Halt War as Stalemate Persists
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three months after the US and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Help Make Iran ‘Terror Regime’ Disappear
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel would help to make Iran's "terror regime" disappear, as talks to reach a peace agreement between the US and Tehran appeared to stutter. "This terror regime which is destined to disappear from the world, and we will help bring about this outco»»»
Muhammad Ali’s Family Reflects on the Champion Boxer’s Legacy 10 Years After His Death
Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said. “He transcended boxing into every space you can imagine,” she told The Associated Press this week ahead of t»»»
Israel Kills 8 in Lebanon, a Day After Trump Said Israel and Hezbollah Will De-Escalate
Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including two children and their father, a day after US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, continued launching dozens of projectiles and drones t»»»
Dubai is ready to turn global challenges into growth opportunities, says Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has said the emirate will continue strengthening its economy and tourism sector through “practical measures, enhanced facilitation, and innovative solutions” aim»»»
Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar on incursions by extremist Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque
The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn in the strongest terms the continued incu»»»
Aoun: Strength not in waging war but in having courage to end it
The path of negotiation is "the least costly for the country, especially since wars throughout history have ended with a victor and a vanquished, or with negotiations to resolve the conflict," President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday. "This is the case for a number of Arab countries that have adopted »»»
Palestine Red Crescent evacuates 33 patients from Gaza
LONDON: The Palestine Red Crescent Society evacuated 33 patients and their 40 companions from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday so that they could receive medical treatment in Egypt. With help from the World Health Organization, the group left from the Medical Rehabilitation Hospital and traveled through t»»»
UK Athletics fined over Emirati Paralympian’s ‘avoidable’ death
LONDON: UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 ($472,000) over the “wholly avoidable” death of a Paralympian who was killed when equipment fell on him at a training center in London in 2017. Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was killed while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships, which took place »»»
Hundreds Gather at Okolchitsa Peak to Honour Hristo Botev and Bulgaria’s Freedom Fighters
Hundreds of people from across Bulgaria climbed Okolchitsa Peak in the Western Balkan Range on Tuesday despite rainy weather to pay tribute to revolutionary Hristo Botev, the members of his detachment and the thousands who died for Bulgaria’s freedom and independence. The annual commemoration began»»»
The teacher who helped build the UAE's education system has passed away
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid tribute on Tuesday to Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Al Qaisiya, one of the pioneering educators who helped lay the foundations of the country's modern education system, following his passing. In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed said Al Qai»»»
US Delegation to Take Part in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum for First Time in Years
MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - An official US delegation will take part in the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) for the first time in many years, and it will be led by Chairman of the US Commission of Fine Arts Rodney Mims Cook Jr., Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. "It»»»
Baabda says chances of ceasefire high, communication with Hezbollah and Berri direct
The Lebanese, Arab and international contacts that managed to avert an Israeli strike on Dahieh on Monday will contribute to a better atmosphere in today's talks between Israel and Lebanom in Washington, Baabda sources said on Tuesday. "The Lebanese delegation's demand will be a comprehensive cease»»»
Two dead, three injured in armed dispute between neighbours in Jordan's capital
Dubai: Two people were killed and three others injured after an armed dispute erupted between neighbours in the Ashrafieh district of the Jordanian capital, Amman, security authorities said. A spokesperson for Jordan's Public Security Directorate said one of the individuals involved in the dispute »»»
Qatar affirms commitment to its efforts in mediation and preventive diplomacy
The State of Qatar has affirmed continued commitment to its efforts in mediation, dialogue, and preventive diplomacy to bolster peaceful efforts aimed at de-escalation and the preservation of international peace and security. This came in Qatar's statement delivered by Permanent Representative of t»»»
UK has ‘failed the Palestinian people’: Thornberry
LONDON: The UK government has let down the Palestinian people by failing to stand up to Israel or follow through with support for a two-state solution, a prominent MP with the ruling Labour Party has said. Emily Thornberry, the former shadow attorney general, said the government lacked ambition whe»»»
Asia’s last tropical glaciers, Indonesia’s ‘eternal snow’ may disappear by 2027
Jakarta : Indonesia’s “eternal snow,” Asia’s last two tropical glaciers, are projected to disappear by 2027, the country’s meteorology agency said on Tuesday, as global warming has dramatically accelerated ice melt. Perched on Puncak Jaya, a mountain surrounded by dense rainforests in Indonesia’s e»»»
A Saudi voice in climate research
JEDDAH: Saudi environmentalist Hassan Alzain is using research, writing and environmental policy to promote climate resilience and sustainability in Saudi Arabia and beyond. A graduate of the Yale School of the Environment, Alzain recently earned a master’s in environmental management, with special»»»
‘You’re f***ing crazy!’ Trump yelled at Netanyahu for derailing Iran talks – Axios
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s escalation in Lebanon, Axios reported on Monday, citing two American officials and a third source briefed on the call. Trump allegedly accused Netanyahu of endangering US negotiations with Iran and d»»»
Global digital content creators document stories of Hajj
RIYADH: With Hajj 2026 wrapped up, many are taking to social media to share their experiences, opening the door for heartfelt online conversations, spiritual reflection, and hospitality recommendations. From influencers with large followings to small anonymous creators, the social media community h»»»
Vucic receives president of UAE Federal National Council
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with the President of the UAE Federal National Council Saqr Ghobash in Belgrade on Tuesday, noting that joint projects in the past years had lent a strong impetus to a Serbia-UAE partnership and that the UAE was one of Serbia's most significant part»»»
Three months of paralysis: Strait of Hormuz remains a ghost route
Dubai: More than three months after conflict effectively brought commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill, the world’s most important energy chokepoint remains a shadow of its former self, with shipowners still reluctant to return despite growing talk of reopening. Despite Presid»»»
Oman Islamic New Year: Public sector to enjoy three-day weekend break from June 18
Oman's public sector employees will enjoy a three-day break this month as the Islamic New Year public holiday falls on Thursday, June 18, and is followed by the Sultanate’s weekend on Friday and Saturday. The Islamic NY public holiday had been set according to the annual public holiday calendar iss»»»
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term’s meaning
RAMALLAH: Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. I»»»
Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
TEL AVIV: Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after US President Donald Trump declared Israel would halt plans to attack Iran ally Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting pressure the Israeli leader faces ahead of an election polls show him losing. Trump said on Monday that Israel and Hezbollah»»»
Qatar Affirms Continued Commitment to Its Efforts in Mediation, Dialogue, and Preventive Diplomacy
New York: The State of Qatar has affirmed continued commitment to its efforts in mediation, dialogue, and preventive diplomacy to bolster peaceful efforts aimed at de-escalation and the preservation of international peace and security. This came in Qatar's statement delivered by HE Permanent Repres»»»
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas NaadiBBC Africa, Accra Anadolu via Getty ImagesGhanaian President John Mahama's comments came during a visit to the UK Ghana's new bill criminalising LGBTQ+ activities will u»»»
Egypt’s Al-Mashat assumes UN ESCWA leadership, plans regional think tank coalition
Egypt’s Rania Al-Mashat officially assumed her duties as United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Tuesday, announcing plans to launch a coalition of regional think tanks to support evidence-based policymaking»»»
Ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning
Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. In Lebanon,»»»
Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: “You’re fucking crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.” Trump told Netanyahu, according to a US official President Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s escala»»»
Saudi Arabia urges stronger action against illicit arms trafficking at UN
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has stressed the growing interest of the Arab Group in combating the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, in light of the catastrophic security, humanitarian, and economic consequences of this phenomenon. The statement was made during Saudi Arabia’s address to t»»»
Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade fire despite U.S.-brokered truce - UPI.com
A partial cease-fire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump failed to stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and across the Israeli border. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA June 2 (UPI) -- Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald»»»
Netanyahu vows to expand Israel’s occupation of Lebanon after deepest incursion in 26 years – Ya Libnan
Share: An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31. Israeli officials signaled that they could seek to take direct control over more of Lebanon after crossing the Litani Ri»»»
Israeli strikes and exchanges of fire continue near Lebanon border
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from southern Lebanon as tensions persisted along the Israel-Lebanon border despite diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing hostilities. US President Donald Trump said a broader agreement involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an extension of a ceasefire with »»»
S. Korea, U.S. wrap up 1st day of security talks on nuclear-powered submarine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker (C) arrives at South Korea's foreign ministry building in Seoul on Tuesday for talks on security-related agreements. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States launched new high-profile talks Tuesday to discuss the i»»»
Israel risks new quagmire in Lebanon
Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon. Israeli authorities praised the symbolism of the capture of Beaufort, perched atop a rocky outcrop, as they»»»
Media Review: June 2
All media outlets report the power-holders' plans to take out new debt, remove COVID-related pension supplements and cut the per-vote subsidy for parties. The measures were presented to journalists Monday in the National Assembly by Konstantin Prodanov, Chair of the Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee o»»»
Saudi-backed ‘BOOMAH’ to premiere at Shanghai Film Festival
DUBAI: Jordanian filmmaker Zaid Abu Hamdan’s latest feature “BOOMAH” — which was partly supported by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Fund — is set to make its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival in June. The movie stars Jordanian actress Rakeen Saad, known for her roles in Netfli»»»
Lebanon’s Berri to Guarantee Hezbollah Respect for ‘Global’ Truce with Israel, Says Adviser
Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United »»»
Berri to guarantee Hezbollah respect for 'global' truce with Israel
Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United States, which»»»
UAE Unveils Record-Breaking 2025 Budget, Poised for Transformative Growth
In a historic move, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its most ambitious national budget to date for the fiscal year 2025. With a total expenditure set at AED71.5 billion ($19.5 billion), this budget highlights the nation’s commitment to expansive growth and socio-economic development. This fin»»»
SANY Project Signals Egypt’s Shift from Renewable Energy Buyer to Manufacturer
Cairo — Egypt’s discussions with China’s SANY Group have evolved beyond plans for a wind turbine factory to encompass renewable-energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 2,000 MW, as Cairo seeks to build a domestic clean-energy industrial base and position itself as a regional manufacturing»»»
Moscow slams lackluster IAEA reaction to Ukrainian attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear plant
Russia has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to provide an adequate response and take practical steps over Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and the nearby city of Energodar, according to Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev. Likhachev held an “extraordinary unscheduled” p»»»
Lebanon speaker to guarantee Hezbollah respect for ‘global’ truce with Israel: adviser
BEIRUT: Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group’s adherence to a “global ceasefire” with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday.Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the Unit»»»
Hezbollah targets Israeli troops near Hadatha
Hezbollah said Tuesday its fighters fired anti-tank missiles on Israeli troops who were pushing into the southern village of Hadatha, about 7 kilometers from the Israeli border. Sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel, the military said in a statement, adding that "a suspicious aerial ta»»»