DUBAI: Shivani Pandya Malhotra is stepping down as general manager of the Red Sea International Film Festival after helping transform the event into one of the Arab world’s leading film festivals and a key marketplace for the regional industry, according to a report by Variety. Pandya Malhotra has »»»

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DHAKA: A new legal petition has sought to hold Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s previous administration, and members of his cabinet, accountable for the ongoing measles outbreak that has killed hundreds of children and overwhelmed the country’s health services. Since the 1990s, Bangladesh’s vac»»»

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and ‌Israel have halted strikes against each other at the request of US President Donald Trump in what was the most serious escalation since a ceasefire started two months ago and threatened to plunge the Middle East back into war. Israel has halted strikes on Iran, a senior ‌»»»

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Dubai: A brutal acid attack on a young female doctor inside one of Balochistan’s largest public hospitals has triggered outrage across Pakistan, an indefinite strike by doctors and renewed calls for stronger protections for women and health care workers. Dr Mahnoor Nasir, a 29-year-old postgraduate»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 8: Papers discuss the latest exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel and analyse 100 days of war. In France, papers are covering the "failure" of the country's judicial system amid the Lyhanna affair. Finally, the completion of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia divides bot»»»

Cairo — Egyptian stocks (EGX) opened the week lower on Sunday as investors locked in profits following recent gains, while foreign, Arab and local investors all turned net sellers despite continued strength in trading volumes and improving sentiment toward Egypt’s broader economic outlook. The decl»»»

Israeli media have launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to renew strikes on Beirut’s southern suburb, calling it a reckless gamble that puts the entire region at risk while delivering no strategic gain. In an article published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv, j»»»

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Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization on Monday was in Uganda, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has killed two people after spreading from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO has declared an international health emergency over the current outbreak, which was announced on»»»

Share: Photo- Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel are seen in the sky over the occupied West Bank on June 7, 2026. HERE IS THE LATEST President Trump told Israel and Iran to “immediately stop ‘shooting’” at each other on Monday, but insisted both sides were seeking an “immediate ceasefire.” I»»»

Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is enjoying a period of strong recovery and growing operational stability, driven by the economic momentum generated by Vision 2030 projects and a tightening regulatory framework. Reflecting this maturity, the combined net profits of 26 insurance companies listed on »»»

Israeli strikes killed four Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the area under its control, according to residents. The reports came as mediators in Cairo said they were pressing on with efforts to salvage a fragil»»»

Doha: The Arab national teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be counting on a host of standout players, as these stars aim to make their mark and deliver eye-catching performances during the tournament, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 1»»»

Romania ranks 7th in the Central and Eastern Europe region according to the newly launched CEE AI Index 2026. The report highlights that while Romania possesses one of the most robust public policy foundations for artificial intelligence in the region, it also exhibits a significant gap between str»»»

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said there is a 98 per cent probability that El Niño conditions will prevail between July and November 2026, with temperatures and rainfall expected to be near to above seasonal averages. In its latest seasonal forecast, the NCM said the Niño 3.4 sea surface»»»

Israel has carried out nearly 3,500 air strikes on Lebanon and hundreds of controlled explosions since the US announced a ceasefire for the country on April 16, Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday. The US-brokered ceasefire came into effect just after midnight on April 17, with Isra»»»

Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across parts of the Mecca, Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions through Friday, with some areas expected to receive moderate to heavy downpours. The NCM said, based on outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model, tha»»»

Seoul, Republic of Korea: US chip titan Nvidia announced on Monday a raft of artificial intelligence deals in Republic of Korea, where booming business for semiconductor companies is fuelling debate over how much of the profits go to workers. Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, unveiled with»»»

Protesters in the al-Hol area east of Hasakah province blocked the main route used by fuel tankers heading into other parts of Syria, demonstrating against worsening living conditions. The move came amid calls for demonstrations in Hasakah, Qamishli, al-Shaddadi, al-Yarubiyah, Ras al-Ain, Tell Hami»»»

The Republic of Armenia held parliamentary elections on June 7. Prime Minister Pashinyan's party received 49.81% of the vote iafter 100% of the ballots were counted, according to preliminary data from Armenia's Central Election Commission. Parliamentary elections in Armenia took place under unprece»»»

Dubai: Residents gathered on the outskirts of Jericho in the southern West Bank on Monday after a rocket landed and became partially buried in the ground amid a fresh escalation between Iran and Israel. Images from the scene showed people inspecting the fallen projectile following overnight missile»»»

Pyongyang, North Korea: China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on Monday, where he met Kim Jong Un who has drawn closer to Moscow while expanding his country's nuclear weapons programme. Xi's trip to Pyongyang was his first since 2019, and came after he hosted a series of wor»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is preparing for a trip to the United State at President Donald Trump’s invitation. It will be his first since taking office as his government presses ahead with efforts to bring armed factions under state control. The parliament approved al-Zaidi’s government on M»»»

US President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post on Monday said that "Israel and Iran ⁠must immediately stop 'shooting.’” Israel earlier ⁠said it hit a petrochemical ⁠plant in Iran's southwest, along with strikes elsewhere on military targets, after Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime ⁠Minister ⁠Be»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have no option but to accept any agreement Washington reaches with Iran, asserting that the final decision rests with him, not Israel. “He won’t have any choice,” Trump told the Financial Times in a phone interview. “I ca»»»

Arab Finance: Nissan Motor Company celebrated the production of the first Nissan Magnite in Africa at its manufacturing facility in 6th of October City, as per a statement. On the sidelines of the event, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met senior company executives, reaffirming the government's sup»»»

Dubai: TENX Properties LLC has announced the launch of 10X Land Expo 2026, a landmark real estate investment platform that will bring together leading investors, developers, landowners, industry experts, and strategic partners to explore the next phase of growth in the UAE’s dynamic property sector»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, held to mark his first year in office, on Monday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung stressed Monday efforts to induce North Korea to halt its expanding nuclear and missile programs as a realistic »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) arrived in Pyongyang Monday for his first visit since 2019. This image shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting Xi in Beijing in June 2018. File Photo by KCNA/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, June 8 (UPI) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Mon»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the launch of the fourth edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, expanding the programme to recognise businesses and individuals helping shape the future of work in the UAE. Held under the patronage of His Highness »»»

DUBAI: The Tribeca Film Festival condemned a set of “offensive” jokes made by comedians Elon Gold and Lizzy Savetsky on the red carpet about the rape of Palestinian people. In a statement, the film festival said: “The Tribeca Festival is aware of the concerns raised regarding a clip circulating on »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed mandate to pursue closer ties with the West after threats from Moscow. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won p»»»

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has stressed the need for private joint-stock companies to hold their annual general meetings within the legally prescribed deadlines, and no later than 30 June 2026 for companies whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025. The ministry said compliance with »»»

Turkish apparel Şahinler Egypt manufacturer is expanding its Egyptian operations as global retailers diversify sourcing networks beyond Asia, reinforcing Egypt’s emergence as a strategic manufacturing and export hub serving Europe, North America and regional markets. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly»»»

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced that Monday, June 15, 2026, will be an official holiday for Dubai government entities, departments and institutions in observance of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH. Official working hours will resume on Tuesday, June 16. Entities op»»»

Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, the Mossad, is experiencing a major upheaval following a decision by its new director, Roman Gofman, to dismiss his deputy, known publicly only by the initial “A.” The outgoing Mossad chief, David Barnea, had reportedly viewed “A” as his preferred successor. Ac»»»

China said it was "deeply concerned" Monday by fresh attacks between Israel and Iran, expressing hope that a fragile truce in the Middle East war would be respected. "Resuming hostilities is not in any party's interest," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news briefing, adding: "It is hoped»»»

Brent crude prices surged more than five percent Monday after Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, testing a fragile truce and threatening hopes for a deal to end the Middle East crisis. The contract for August jumped 5.1 percent to $97.83 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate climbed 4.8 percent t»»»

London, June 8 (SANA) Leaders of Britain, France and Germany, known as the European Troika (E3), expressed support on Monday for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia aimed at achieving a ceasefire and advancing peace negotiations, following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) – 18 participants attended the second edition of the “Fostering Economic Advocacy and Democratic Success III” program, held in Tunis from June 1 to 5, 2026. The initiative was organized by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), in collaboration with the National Planning Council’s National Statistics Center (NSC) and GCC-Stat, organised Saturday a recognition ceremony for the winners of the first Youth Creativity Award in the World of Data. The event marked the celebrat»»»

Doha, Qatar: For a long time, Meshaal Barsham was the undisputed presence between the posts for Qatar. As one of the heroes of the country’s Asian Cup 2023 triumph, the goalkeeper’s place rarely came under discussion. Now, with the FIFA World Cup only days away, Mahmoud Abunada has emerged as Julen»»»

The Middle East is suddenly bracing for war again. Iran fired missiles at Israel late Sunday in the first such bombardment in the two months since a ceasefire. Israel launched airstrikes early Monday targeting central and western Iran in response. The truce in the Iran war that was reached in April»»»

Two people suffered serious injuries after a gas cylinder explosion triggered a fire at a restaurant in the Wilayat of Al Amerat in Oman, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said. Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Muscat Governorate responded to the »»»

Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, seriously testing a fragile truce and threatening hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war. The new attacks, including a strike on an Iranian petrochemical complex, came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Israel to refrain from retaliating ag»»»

PERTH/ BEIJING: Brent oil prices jumped more than $3 a ‌barrel on Monday, initially spooked by Israel’s launch of renewed strikes on Lebanon a day earlier, but also gaining further steam after sounds of explosions were heard in Iran. Sounds of blasts were heard — in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan, loca»»»

Talks on advancing the fragile Gaza ceasefire have begun in Cairo between mediators and Palestinian factions, a Palestinian source familiar with the meeting told AFP. The discussions, which started Sunday and are set to resume Monday, come as violence continues to plague the territory despite the t»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov today, June 8, opened Asman Residence-1 residential complex, built by the State Mortgage Company in Osh, and also a complex in the village of Zhany-Aryk in Osh region, online. Congratulating residents of the southern capital on acquiring their own home»»»