Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital warns of health disaster amid power generator shortages
Gaza: The accelerating perilous consequences of the disruption of electrical generators have entered an extremely dangerous phase after a fourth generator was rendered inoperable, Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gaza Strip warned in a statement Sunday. The hospital said it is alarmed by thi»»»
GTA releases guide for new excise tax model on sweetened drinks
Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority has released a comprehensive guide outlining the implementation of Qatar's new Excise Tax Tiered Volumetric Model on Sweetened Drinks, which will come into effect on July 6, 2026. The comprehensive guide provides simplified explanations on how the excise tax w»»»
UAE Shuts Down Iran’s Red Crescent Hospital in Dubai, Freezes Assets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forcibly shut down the Iranian Red Crescent Hospital in Dubai, expelled patients from the facility, frozen its assets, and subjected its director to daily interrogations, according to the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society. Pirhossein Kolivand said on Tuesday tha»»»
Egypt recovers 2 stolen artifacts from Israel
Israel has recently given Egypt back 2 stolen Pharaonic antiquities, after they were smuggled to East Jerusalem. Egyptian Ambassador in Israel Hazem Khairat received the 2 sarcophagi lids that are dated back to the time between 14 -16 centuries BC. Israeli Embassy released a statement noting that t»»»
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev: Institutions Must Explain Inaction Over Varna Illegal Builds
Municipal and central authorities could not have missed the construction of more than 100 illegal buildings near Varna, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Sunday. Demerdzhiev told bTV’s 120 Minutes that it was absurd to suggest the authorities had been unaware of the illegal buildings in»»»
Dry spell persists across mid-Atlantic, ahead of late week warmup - UPI.com
Sprinklers water the lawn at the White House on Saturday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo After a weekend of wet weather across much of New England, drier weather is slated to return this week. Meanwhile, the stretch of dry weather will persist through much of the week across the mid-Atlan»»»
Colombia votes amid surge in guerrilla violence
Bogotá: Colombians began voting Sunday in a presidential election that could shift the country's response to rising guerrilla violence, choosing between extending spluttering peace talks or turning to a hard right military crackdown. Pre-election polls showed left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda leading, »»»
MP Fadlallah: All Lebanese Must Unite against Geographical and Demographic Objectives of Israeli Invasion of Lebanon
Member of Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary Bloc, Dr. Hasan Fadlallah, stated that the objectives of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon extend beyond the issue of the resistance’s weapons to an attempt to impose new geographical and demographic realities stretching from southern Syria to sout»»»
Dangote Refinery to Turn Nigeria From Oil Exporter Into Global Fuel Powerhouse
The Lagos refinery is building a flexible, mercantile model to make more money from the world fuel trade. It plans to increase the number of crude oil types it refines from 40 to 130 to access the cheapest onesIts target is 1.4 million barrels per day, rivalling the biggest Asian plantsDangote beca»»»
Israeli Soldiers Share Rare Accounts from Gaza: Killings Never Stopped
The Israeli combat soldier saw his teammates yelling in celebration, congratulating one another. They had just struck a vehicle of Palestinians driving near the Israeli-controlled part of the Gaza Strip, killing everyone inside. The reservist said scenes like this had become common after a fragile »»»
WHO Chief Reports 5 Ebola Recoveries, New Treatment Center Opens in Eastern Congo
Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern Congo, a city at the heart of an outbreak. “Four people will be discharged today and there was one that was discharged the day before yesterday,” WH»»»
Brazil investigates two possible Ebola cases
Brasília: Brazilian health authorities are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, officials said, sparking further concern of the deadly virus outbreak in central Africa spreading abroad. A 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC»»»
Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills dozens: rescuers
A blast in northern Myanmar killed dozens of people on Sunday, two rescue workers said, with rebels controlling the region saying it was caused by the accidental detonation of mining explosives. One first responder in Shan state's Namhkan district, where the blast occurred, said 46 people were kill»»»
Israeli forces set up temporary checkpoints in southern Syrian towns
LONDON: Israeli forces set up temporary checkpoints where they stopped and searched residents before withdrawing from the cities of Quneitra and Daraa in southern Syria on Sunday. Two Israeli military vehicles advanced along the road linking the village of Saida Al-Golan and Quneitra, the Syrian Ar»»»
Qatari Hajj Mission to return home on Monday
Doha The official Qatari Hajj Mission will return to the homeland on Monday, after having drew the curtain on a successful and tremendous pilgrimage season by all standards. The season was marked by advanced levels of organisation, coordination, and combined institutional effort, enabling Qatar's p»»»
Dubai welcomes returning Hajj pilgrims with special passport stamp
Dubai: Returning Hajj pilgrims arriving through Dubai airports were greeted with a special passport stamp bearing the message “The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims” as part of an initiative launched by Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to celebrate their home»»»
ICC is 'Law of Oppressors' – Lawyer
The International Criminal Court operates under the influence of economic and military powers and its bias is "undeniable", Ethiopian legal expert Metages Wuletaw told Sputnik. "The West is seen as a defender of human rights," he said, "But there is no one who does more than the West to occupy one »»»
Locust army swarms Iran as farmers battle to save their crops
Billions of hungry Moroccan Locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus, or DMA) have descended on southeastern Iran, and thousands of families are fighting to stop the ravenous swarm from devouring everything they own. The pests have exploded across the plains of southern Sistan-Baluchestan near Pakistan, whe»»»
Palestinian Authorities Say Israeli Forces Kill Man Trying to Climb Barrier
Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man Sunday as he attempted to enter Jerusalem by climbing over a barrier separating the city from the occupied West Bank, Palestinian authorities said. The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah identified the man as Imad Haroun Ashtiyeh, 26, saying he was ki»»»
Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test in Florida
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, marking another setback for Jeff Bezos’s space company. No injuries were reported after the dramatic fireball engulfed the heavy-lift rocket, which is central to the company’s ambitions »»»
CATL Debrecen: government blocks further Chinese expansion
Hungary’s government will not support further expansion of CATL Debrecen beyond the first battery plant currently being developed, a parliamentary state secretary said in an interview published on 30 May 2026. Zsolt Tárkányi, parliamentary state secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Investment»»»
Rescuers Say a Blast at a Building Storing Explosives in Myanmar Has Killed more than 45 People
A blast on Sunday at a building in northeastern Myanmar said to have been storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescue workers and independent media reports. About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the village of Kaungt»»»
Frankly Speaking: Assessing Operation Epic Fury
RIYADH: Three months after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the Middle East remains gripped by instability, stretching from Gaza and Lebanon to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. For Nomi Bar-Yaacov, the veteran human rights lawyer and international peace negotiator, the ver»»»
OIC welcomes Israeli Occupation Authorities' inclusion on UN 'blacklist' of conflict-related violations of bodily integrity
Jeddah: The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the inclusion of the Israeli occupation authorities and institutions in the annual report of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on conflict-related violations of bodily integrity. In its statement, »»»
Oman customs seize more than 6kg of marijuana at Muscat airport
Omani customs authorities have seized more than six kilograms of marijuana concealed in the luggage of a passenger arriving at Muscat International Airport, as the Sultanate continues its efforts to combat drug smuggling. Customs officials said 17 packages of marijuana weighing a total of 6.179kg w»»»
J&J Prostate Cancer Drug Reduces Risk of Cancer Spread and Death in Late-stage Study
Johnson & Johnson's prostate cancer drug Erleada used with hormone-blocking therapy six months before and after prostate surgery improved the chances of eliminating the cancer and reduced the risk of disease progression or death, according to data from a late-stage trial presented on Sunday. The st»»»
Three months after the strike, Iranian families still mourn Minab's children
Three months after a missile strike destroyed an elementary school in the Iranian city of Minab, killing over a hundred children, a nightly ritual of grief continues for the families. Washington says an investigation into the attack is underway, but for the victim's family, there is no doubt. Our I»»»
Israel seizes strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, issues new evacuation orders
Israeli troops have captured Beaufort castle in Lebanon, built in Crusader times – and a symbol of Israel's advancement deeper into Lebanese territory. Israeli forces have used it as a base during its two decade occupation of Lebanon. Israel has called on Lebanese civilians to evacuate yet more tow»»»
WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus traveled to Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday to show his support to the residents of the capital of Ituri Province, the epicentre of a severe Ebola virus outbreak. There have been at least 1,077 suspecte»»»
France Requests UN Security Council 'Emergency Meeting' on Lebanon
France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort castle in Lebanon, the French foreign minister said Sunday, AFP reported. "I have requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council because, while w»»»
Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
LONDON: Jordan condemned the “provocative and reckless” storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem by a group of Israeli settlers. On Sunday, settlers raised Israeli flags on the steps leading to the Dome of the Rock, chanting and singing the Israeli national anthem under the protection »»»
Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in shadow of Middle East crisis
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela claimed a record-breaking, fourth successive general election victory for his Labour Party on Sunday after campaigning on the strength of a thriving economy and calling for a strong mandate to shield the tiny island state from the crisis in the Middle East.&nb»»»
Radev Reshapes Bulgaria's State Institutions with Wave of Early Dismissals
Less than a month after taking office on May 8, Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s government launched a broad overhaul of key state institutions, replacing senior officials across the security, customs, energy, agriculture, food safety, and administrative sectors. The changes follow a familiar pattern i»»»
Newark, N.J., imposes curfew amid immigration facility protests - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Protestors and federal agents clash outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., on Wednesday. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo May 31 (UPI) -- Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras J. Baraka instituted a curfew early Sunday in the area around an immigration detention facility wh»»»
Schengen Visa Rejection Rates: Top 10 Hardest Countries for UAE Residents
While thousands of UAE residents are currently scrambling to lock in travel plans ahead of the upcoming two-month school summer holiday, a smooth European getaway is far from a guarantee. In fact, choosing the wrong diplomatic mission right now could completely derail your vacation before it even b»»»
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for news Umrah season, announces key deadlines to 2027
Saudi Arabia will begin issuing Umrah visas for the new Umrah season from today, May 31, marking the start of preparations for the 1448 AH season following the conclusion of this year's Hajj. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the visa issuance and the arrival of international pilgrims for the new»»»
Saudi Arabia's Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Sets IPO Price Range at $2.9-$3.3 per Share
Saudi Arabia's Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co. has set the price range for its initial public offering (IPO) at between 11 riyals ($2.9) and 12.5 riyals ($3.3) per share, and began the institutional book-building period ahead of a planned offering of 30 percent of its shares on the Saudi Exchang»»»
Saudi Market Closes Up 0.5%; Kingdom Holding Shares Jump 10%
Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index (TASI) ended its first trading session following the Eid al-Adha holiday up 0.5 percent at 11,078 points, with total turnover reaching about 4 billion riyals. The index touched a session high of 11,080 points and a low of 11,032 points. Shares of Kingdom Holding»»»
Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
BusinessPortugalSpace race: Why Portugal is reaching for the starsJochen FagetA spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation? https://p.dw.com/p/5EMFPGermany's ATMOS Space Cargo company aims to land its Phoenix transport »»»
780 arrested, deadly road accident in PSG victory celebrations across France
Paris, France: French authorities announced Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man. Thousands of people poured into»»»
War expansion or imminent ceasefire? Conflicting reports as Israel escalates in Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun is leading intensive efforts with the Americans in an attempt to reach a ceasefire or de-escalation and to halt the Israeli advance, the al-Modon news portal reported on Sunday "Contacts are ongoing with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an attempt to reach a ceasefire," »»»
Calls for protective tariffs as rising Egyptian garlic exports alarm Europe
Egyptian garlic has become a growing concern for European producers after its exports to the European Union nearly doubled within one year. The development comes as Spanish garlic producers described the Egyptian product as a “dangerous enemy” flooding European markets before the start of the local»»»
Asian suppliers seen as next winners from AI fundraising wave
Investors are increasingly looking to Asia’s technology supply chain as a major beneficiary of a new wave of expected stock offerings by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, betting that fresh capital raised in the US will fuel another round of artificial intelligence-related spending. The expected fundr»»»
EGX chairman says petroleum firms to list soon, urges family businesses to join market
Omar Radwan, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), said Egypt’s capital market is entering a new phase of growth and expansion, supported by the government’s IPO programme, an increase in listed companies, wider market tools, and digital transformation. Speaking during his first televised interv»»»
How Saudi Arabia resets holy sites after Hajj
RIYADH: With the 2026 Hajj season now over and pilgrims leaving Makkah, Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, Saudi authorities have begun a major operation: dismantling temporary facilities, maintaining infrastructure and preparing the holy sites for next year’s pilgrimage. According to official statistics»»»
France requests UN Security Council 'emergency meeting' on Lebanon
France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort castle in Lebanon, the French foreign minister said Sunday. "I have requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council because, while we recognise Is»»»
Netanyahu says capturing Beaufort a 'dramatic shift' in Lebanon offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he ordered the Israeli army to deepen its deployment in Hezbollah strongholds north of the Litani River, noting that "soon Hezbollah will no longer have the ability to threaten northern Israel." Netanyahu also declared that Israeli forces' ca»»»
Israeli strike near Tyre hospital wounds 13 staffers
An Israeli strike near a hospital in Tyre, south Lebanon wounded 13 staffers, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel pushes forward its offensive deeper into the country. "The Israeli enemy launched an airstrike in the vicinity of Hiram Hospital in Tyre, injuring 13 hospital staff members and»»»
Sheikh Yazbek Addresses Resistance Community: We Are Close to “Third Liberation” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Yazbek Addresses Resistance Community: We Are Close to “Third Liberation” 31-05-2026 15:59 PM Head of Hezbollah Juristic Council She»»»
Netanyahu Orders Deeper Israeli Incursion into Lebanon to Hit Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The fighting in Lebanon has been the broadest spillover of the Iran war,»»»