Arab News 17m

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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Arab News 51m

Iraqi parliament speaker discusses regional security, cooperation with Jordanian king, PM

LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan discussed regional developments with Iraqi parliament speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi on Sunday at Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman. King Abdullah emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to strengthen the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while safeguard»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

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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France24 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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Al Awsat 1h

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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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Urges More ‘Surgical’ Strikes Against Hezbollah

US President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," Tru»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Israeli Army Strikes Residential Buildings in Beirut Suburb

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Israeli military strikes on Beirut's southern suburb targeted two apartments in two buildings in the Tehwitat al-Ghadir area near Mreijeh, close to the Hashem gas station, with reports of casualties, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported on Sunday. Earlier in the day, »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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 1h

UAE emerges as world's most attractive real estate investment destination

The UAE has emerged as the world's most attractive destination for real estate investment, with more than half of global investors planning to increase their exposure to the country's property market, according to a new international survey. Speaking on the findings, Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif »»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia’s first ‘coffee city’ helping drive economy in Baha

JEDDAH: Details have been released of the Kingdom’s first “coffee city,” a project started about three years ago in Baha that is designed to boost production and strengthen the local economy. According to a report by broadcaster Al Arabiya, more than 527,000 seedlings have been planted at the site »»»

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RT 2h

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 2h

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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Gulf News 2h

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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Ya Libnan 3h

Live update : Middle East war – Trump won’t link Lebanon to Iran deal and won’t lift sanctions upfront – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Israel’s military struck alleged Hezbollah command centres in Beirut’s southern suburbs in response to rocket fire on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Sunday. US President Donald Trump tells NBC News that he is not demanding that Lebanon be a part of a »»»

Arab News 3h

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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The Peninsula 3h

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds phone call with Syrian Foreign Minister 

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic HE Asaad Al Shaibani. The call discussed avenues for deepenin»»»

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Arab News 3h

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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Gulf News 3h

More than 1,000 athletes participate as UAE Games 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi

The UAE Games 2026 officially opened today at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 1,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from clubs and centres across the UAE, alongside regional and international delegations. Running until June 10 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi »»»

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Arab News 3h

Egypt’s Thndr seeks Saudi license as platform assets near $1bn

RIYADH: Egyptian investment platform Thndr is in advanced discussions with Saudi regulators and awaiting final approvals to enter the Kingdom, as it seeks to expand beyond its home market. The company, which launched operations on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange last year, is pursuing licensing i»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Jordan Shooting: Gunman kills wife and two employees at Social Development Centre Near Amman before taking own life

Dubai: Four people were killed in a shooting at a social development centre south of the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Saturday after a gunman opened fire inside the facility before he ended his own life, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) said. The shooting took place at a social development cen»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israel strikes two apartments in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel's military struck alleged Hezbollah command centres in Beirut's southern suburbs in response to rocket fire on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday. "In accordance with the directives of Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, the Israel Defense»»»

Gulf News 3h

Egyptian mother arrested after shouting exam answers to son

An Egyptian mother has been arrested after she was caught shouting answers to her son's examination questions from outside a school building in an incident that quickly went viral on social media and prompted intervention by security authorities. The woman was detained outside a religious institute»»»

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Arab News 4h

Local fears mount as construction begins on Google’s India AI hub

NEW DELHI: When Google broke ground on its data centers in Andhra Pradesh in late April, the project was celebrated as a landmark investment in India’s digital future. But weeks later, a grimmer picture is emerging of the environmental and livelihood risks the project may pose to some of the countr»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE President appoints Hamad Al Kaabi as Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). Prior to this appointment, he played a central, foundational role at FANR as its Deputy Chairman o»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum named among TIME World's Greatest Places 2026

Accolade places Education City-based museum among the top cultural destinations worldwide Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of the TIME World's Greatest Places 2026, the magazine's annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinati»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi Arabia’s fashion industry leaders join global talks in Milan

DHAHRAN: Global fashion and luxury leaders convened in Milan in early June for the 2026 Retail Leaders Circle Fashion Summit, as part of RLC Global Forum’s wider international reach, anchored by its annual flagship gathering in Saudi Arabia. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano, the RLC Fashion Su»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Venus and Jupiter to stage rare close approach visible across UAE skies

A rare celestial display will see Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the evening sky during June 7-9, with the closest apparent approach occurring on June 9, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a membe»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

EGX Surges Ahead: A Positive week for Egypt’s Stock Market Amidst Global Uncertainty

On December 12, 2024, Egypt’s stock market (EGX) concluded the trading week on a positive note, with all major indices closing in the green. The day marked a significant uptrend across the board, reflecting investor confidence amidst a global backdrop of economic uncertainties. Leading the charge w»»»

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Gulf News 5h

How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life in Dubai

Dubai: For one full day in the heart of Dubai, the Philippines came alive through music, food, dance, and tradition as thousands gathered to celebrate Kalayaan 2026, a major community event marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 7,»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning to Residents of Lebanon’s Tyre

The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had ‌intercepted two ‌projectiles that crossed into I»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Lekhwiya hosts Joint Urban Search and Rescue Exercise

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Lekhwiya, the Internal Security Force is hosting a joint trilateral exercise in the field of urban search and rescue, with the participation of specialized teams from the State o»»»

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Arab News 6h

Pakistan interior minister meets Iranian FM as Islamabad steps up US-Iran mediation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday, as Islamabad steps up mediation efforts while tensions surge between the US and Iran in the Middle East. Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday evening, where he met his Iranian counterpart»»»

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Arab News 6h

Haifaa Al-Mansour’s ‘Unidentified’ to screen at Tribeca Film Festival

DUBAI: Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour’s latest feature “Unidentified” will screen in the Spotlight Narrative section of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Classics, the crime thriller will be screened on June 9, 10 and 11. The film is written, direc»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets UAE Ambassador

Doha: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar, HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to suppor»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Minister of Environment and Climate Change meets UAE Ambassador

Doha: Minister of Environment and Climate Change, HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar, HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries and ways t»»»

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Naharnet 6h

One killed, five wounded in Israel shooting attacks

At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel on Sunday, authorities said, with one of the perpetrators killed. Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom said a man about 35 years old had died of gunshot wounds. The service also "provided medical tr»»»

Middle East Observer 7h

EGX Closes Week Higher on Strong Foreign Buying and Debt-Market Recovery

Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the week higher on Thursday as foreign investors increased exposure to both equities and treasury bills, reinforcing signs that international confidence in Egyptian assets continues to improve despite ongoing debate over tax reforms and Egypt’s market-classification re»»»

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Middle East Observer 7h

Egypt Exports Expertise as EDC Secures $43mn Turkish Drilling Contract

Egypt’s state-owned Egypt Drilling Company (EDC) has begun operations in Turkey under a two-year, $43 million contract with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), marking a new phase in Cairo’s efforts to transform petroleum services into an export industry and expand the international reach of »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets UAE Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met with Ambassador of the sisterly State of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two co»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying to 'critical': US media

Washington, United States: The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel's "ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a 'critical level»»»

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RT 7h

Pentagon sounds alarm over Israeli spying on US – NBC

The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat posed by Israeli espionage to the highest level as tensions over Iran and Lebanon grow, NBC News and the New York Times reported on Saturday. The assessment, which was circulated internally in recent weeks, includes a seven-pa»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Bernadette Chirac, France’s Dedicated and Determined Ex-First Lady

Bernadette Chirac, who has died aged 93, stood by her late husband, former French president Jacques Chirac, during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career. Quiet, traditionally Roman Catholic and always immaculately turned out in classic suits and styled hai»»»

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Arab News 8h

Hundreds of thousands line Madrid streets to see Pope Leo

MADRID: Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of Madrid on Sunday morning to catch ​a glimpse of Pope Leo as he made his way to an open-air Mass in what was expected to be the largest event during his week-long visit to Spain. People waved flags and shouted “Long live the pope” as Leo w»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

IATA to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Airlines Lead Gulf Aviation Resilience in Absorbing Shocks.

Despite Gulf airlines incurring billions of dollars in losses due to recent geopolitical tensions, Saudi carriers have demonstrated exceptional resilience and an impressive ability to absorb shocks quickly. This comes amid optimistic forecasts for long-term growth in air travel across the Middle Ea»»»

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Arab News 8h

Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying to ‘critical’: US media

Washington: The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel’s “ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a ‘critical level’,” NBC News sa»»»

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Arab News 8h

Japan continues helping Saudi Arabia with future projects, Ambassador says

TOKYO: Yasunari Morino, Japan’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in an article for the Kasumigaseki Foreign Service Association noted that Japan and Saudi Arabia continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship. Morino highlighted that both countries use the Japan-Saudi Vision 2030 ini»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Palestinians Suffer from Lack of Proper Toilets Across Gaza’s Vast Tent Cities

In their bare-bones tent in southern Gaza, Mostafa Shaaban built his family’s makeshift toilet behind a curtain in a corner. He dug a shallow pit in the sandy soil, poured a concrete slab around it, fixed a bottomless bucket over the hole, then topped it off with a battered, plastic toilet seat. It»»»

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