Doha, Qatar: Qatar's ports handled more than 73,000 standard containers in May, marking a 44% increase compared with April, according to figures released by Mwani Qatar. In a post published on the social media platform X on Monday, Mwani Qatar said container traffic rose significantly during the mo»»»

New Delhi: The creator of India's satirical "Cockroach People's Party" vowed on Monday to lead a protest in New Delhi to take the viral social media campaign to the streets. The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (»»»

Badra is one of Iraq’s largest oilfields, sitting in the eastern province of Wasit. It runs on a service model: the asset belongs to the Republic of Iraq, while an international consortium handles development, production and surface facilities. On the Russian side of the consortium, International L»»»

Dubai: Earlier this year, Lebanon’s leaders appeared closer than they had been in decades to achieving one of the country’s most elusive goals: Disarming Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia that has long operated as a state within a state. That effort has now largely stalled. According to a»»»

Israel has captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old Crusader fortress and a key vantage point in southern Lebanon, hailing the development as a “dramatic shift” in the ongoing campaign. The takeover of the site was announced on Sunday, when West Jerusalem circulated photos of Israeli and Golani Bri»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar arrived at the Sándor Palace, the official residence of President Tamás Sulyok, early this morning, after the deadline he had set for the head of state to resign voluntarily expired. Speaking at a press conference following their meeting, he made it clear that Mr Sulyok »»»

Kyrgyzstan is planning to legalize the hookah business. If the relevant draft law is adopted, the annual license fee for establishments could amount to around 150,000 soms. This was announced during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Social Security, Migration, Women’s and Family »»»

Vienna, June 1 (SANA) An Austrian court on Monday opened the trial of two former Syrian officials of the deposed regime accused of involvement in torture and the mistreatment of detainees during the early years of the Syrian revolution. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), prosecutors allege th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Casualties as Hezbollah attacked a gathering of Israeli army soldiers with an explosive-laden drone in southern Lebanon 01-0»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the closure of Eidiya ATM service. It added that the total withdrawals went over QR161 million from all machines placed at 10 different locations. QCB set up a total of 52 ATMs that allowed users to withdraw Qatari Riyal bills in denominations of QR5,»»»

Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has announced the arrest of 160 citizens and expatriate residents on suspicion of bribery, abuse of office and other corruption-related offences following a series of investigations across multiple government entities. The anti-graft a»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the outcomes of its Hajj awareness and guidance programs, which have benefited millions of pilgrims. The initiatives, carried out from April 18 to May 31, were part of the ministry’s plan to educate pilgrims and enhance their understanding of Ha»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. "We insist that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqae»»»

A locomotive collided with a Hyundai Porter truck in Kara-Balta. The accident occurred today, June1, at approximately 2:30 p.m. at a railroad crossing. According to eyewitnesses, the truck driver attempted to cross the railroad despite a closed barrier and a red light. This resulted in a collision »»»

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, condemned what he described as the continued brutal Iranian attacks on Kuwait, saying the escalation threatens regional security at a time when diplomatic efforts were focused on ending conflicts and restoring stability acro»»»

Tunis, June 1 (TAP)- Thunderstorm cells and rain are expected on Monday afternoon in western regions before moving to areas in central eastern and southeastern Tunisia, the National Institute of Meteorology said.Localised heavy rain is forecast in...»»»

Dubai: For UAE residents travelling to India, that quick airport selfie or travel vlog could now carry stricter consequences. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced stricter rules on photography and videography at airports across India, warning that unauthorised filming in »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz issued on Monday a joint statement threatening to bomb the southern suburbs of Beirut, Dahiyeh, in what appears to be a green light by the Donald Trump Administration. “Following the repeated violations of the ceasefire in »»»

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had encouraged his US counterpart Donald Trump to pursue his "determined efforts" to reach a ceasefire deal with Iran to end the Middle East war. In a phone call on Sunday night, "I welcomed the determined efforts he is making to swiftly reach an»»»

NAIROBI: Hundreds of youths in Kenya’s central town of Nanyuki on Monday demonstrated against the establishment at the Laikipia Air Base of an Ebola quarantine center for American citizens exposed to the virus. The protests come two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the establishment of the f»»»

Brazilian health authorities isolated two patients who recently arrived from African countries after they showed symptoms consistent with Ebola, officials said Friday, although one later tested negative. The move comes as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an outbreak that has surpassed 1»»»

The US conducted strikes on military sites in Iran’s ‌Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend in response to “aggressive Iranian actions”, the military said late ‌Sunday. Meanwhile Kuwaiti air defences on Monday intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks", its military said. Follow ou»»»

All types of fuel and lubricants increased in price in Kyrgyzstan in May. Diesel fuel bore the brunt of the increase, with the average price nationwide increasing by 3.07 soms in a month, data from the National Statistical Committee say. In the country’s two largest cities, Bishkek and Osh, fuel pr»»»

As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory. But the stakes for him are high nonetheless: restoring stability and projecting an image of national unity. Critics warn»»»

Patients staying in a psychiatric hospital near Paris have been singing the praises of a novel treatment: spending time with therapy donkeys. Experts and patients say caring for the animals, which are known for their calm and social nature, helps improve emotional regulation, communication, social »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Most Great, the Most High, who exalted the value of work and safeguarded the rights of workers. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is the servant of Allah and Hi»»»

NIS - Spartak Subotica beat FMP Belgrade 76-73 (24-19, 17-15, 22-16, 5-18, 8-5) after overtime in the final of the F4 tournament of the Serbian men's basketball league (KLS) in Nis on Sunday to win the championship title for the first time in club history. Olivier Hanlan led the scoring for Spartak»»»

Israel's defense minister said Monday there would be "no calm in Beirut" if Hezbollah attacks continued and vowed to establish a military-controlled zone in the area of south Lebanon's Litani River. "The Dahieh in Beirut is no different from the communities in northern Israel -- if there is no calm»»»

The scope of the authorization granted to the Israeli army for the expected attack on Beirut's southern suburbs remains unclear, Israeli newspaper Maariv reported on Monday. It quoted an Israeli military official as saying that the army is currently working on "identifying and defining the targets »»»

NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights. Though it has gone by different names over the years, the Israel Day parade has always been a must-atte»»»

Dubai: There appears to be little relief for travellers flying through some European airports as disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause long queues, missed connections and mounting frustration among passengers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Over the past three years, Kyrgyzstan has purchased modern equipment worth 40 million soms to assess the seismic resistance of buildings. Deputy Minister of Architecture, Construction, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, Talantbek Imanakun uulu, stated during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kene»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the Maritsa-Iztok Mine complex and the state-owned Maritsa-Iztok 2 thermal power plant will continue operating until 2038, providing a 12-year horizon for Bulgaria’s coal sector as the country navigates the transition toward cleaner energy sources. Speaking»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army issues threat to evacuate seven towns in southern Lebanon 01-06-2026 13:35 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar corr»»»

Details are still emerging, but confusion reigned after what appears to be a Russian Geran-2 drone strike on an apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati early on May 29 after being hit by Ukrainian air defences over the Danube and veering off course into Nato territory. No one was killed, »»»

Beijing: Sitting in a fake classroom mocked-up in a Beijing mall, hundreds of Chinese adults spent the weekend reliving their rebellious childhoods as they took part in a "school sneak-eating" contest. Using everything from textbooks and water bottles to pieces of paper as cover, participants compe»»»

The zebras were owned by a hunting association within Lőrinc Mészáros’s business empire. Zebras, the Orbán family’s luxury estate, and Lőrinc Mészáros Lőrinc Mészáros became the wealthiest Hungarian within just a few years after winning a large share of public procurement contracts across a wide ra»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone strike targeted the outskirts of the city of Tyre 01-06-2026 12:59 PM Latest News Urgent News Isla»»»

Romanian luxury real estate is beginning to attract international attention. Properties promoted through the ANG | Forbes Global Properties network are generating interest from North America, Europe and Asia. Global visibility is no longer an advantage reserved exclusively for major real estate mar»»»

LISBON - The Serbia men's national football team lost 3-0 to Cabo Verde in a friendly match in Lisbon on Sunday. Kevin Pina (11 min), Laros Duarte (59 min) and Benchimol (63 min) netted the goals for Cabo Verde, while the makeshift Serbia squad missed several chances to score. The Serbia starting e»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4037 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan on Sunday about current geopolitical challenges, the situation in the Middle East, as well as further advancement of the exceptional Serbia-UAE bilateral relations. "I reiterated that »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday rejected Russian leader Vladimir Putin's call for Yerevan to hold a referendum on joining the EU, amid pressure from Moscow a week before a parliamentary vote. Armenia has in recent years looked for other allies, frustrated that Moscow did not prote»»»

The Director of the Regional Environment and Water Inspectorate (REWI) in Varna, Erdzhan Ebatin, has been dismissed as of June 1 by order of Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova. Rumen Kostadinov has been appointed in his place, the press office of the ministry said Monday. Karamfilov»»»

Oil prices surged sharply on Monday, June 1, 2026, with benchmarks posting strong gains amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Today's move highlights the market's sensitivity to any signs of escalation in an already complex region. As traders watch developments in Lebanon, US-Iran »»»

BUNIA, Congo: At least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola have now been reported in Congo’s ongoing outbreak, the central African nation said late Sunday, as patients who recovered from the disease spoke of their indescribable joy in interviews with The Associated Press. The outbreak remains focused in C»»»

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africans protesters have called for tough action against illegal migrants Police in Nigeria have warned against reprisals targeti»»»

Egypt may exceed its $10 billion target for foreign direct investment this year as the depreciated pound reduces the cost of conducting business in North Africa’s largest economy and a new investment law comes into force, the investment minister announced. Sahar Nasr informed Bloomberg she had been»»»

ABU DHABI: UFC, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, is returning to the UAE capital with a light heavyweight headliner as former champion and No. 1-ranked Magomed Ankalaev takes on No. 5-ranked Khalil Rountree Jr. on Saturday, July 25, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s attorney general warned Monday of the country’s democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, specifically regarding the judiciary’s independence and the executive’s disregard for court rulings. Gali Baharav-Miara, who also serves as the government»»»