DUBAI: After a wait that felt far longer than it should have, two years and three months to be exact, “X-Men ’97” returns with a second season on Disney+ that immediately reminds viewers why it became one of Marvel’s rare consensus hits. Based on the first four episodes provided for review, the ani»»»

BENGHAZI: The ‌bodies of at least 15 migrants including a girl have washed ashore along Libya’s eastern Mediterranean coast over the past week after their boat was believed to have capsized, security, navy and medical sources told Reuters on Saturday. The vessel was carrying around 61 people, accor»»»

Chennai, India: Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi hit his first ODI century but India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 as the hosts look to sweep the series in the third one-day international on Saturday. Seam bowler Prasidh Krishna took the first four wickets and returned figures of 5-23 as Afghanistan s»»»

Riyadh: The National Center for Palms and Dates has launched the early date harvest season campaign, coinciding with the start of the first fresh harvest in Saudi Arabia. The initiative highlights the seasonal calendar of early and mid-season dates across regions, supports marketing, enhances econo»»»

Participants of the International Issyk-Kul Forum, held in Cholpon-Ata, adopted a resolution on June 20 before summing up the event. In the document, the forum participants noted with concern that modern global development is accompanied by multifactorial, closely interconnected crises. These inclu»»»

As part of a working visit to Talas region, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan Rustam Baltabaev visited Talas Daamy, one of the region’s largest milk processors and producers of cheese and butter. The dairy sector remains one of the strategic pillars of the country’s food security, with T»»»

Russian soldiers have been bringing essential medicines and food to civilians in Konstantinovka, who are awaiting the city's liberation, the artillery battalion commander of the Yug Battlegroup's 103rd Motorized Rifle Regiment, who goes by the call name Rezvy, said. "There are civilians left. These»»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 15,288 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 7,864 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,576 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 2,848 for labor-related issue»»»

CRETE: An earthquake ​of magnitude 5.8 struck Greece on Saturday, but ‌there ‌were ​no ‌immediate ⁠reports ​of damage. The quake ⁠occurred at a depth ⁠of 13 ‌km (8 ‌miles) ​and ‌was located ‌69 km south-southwest of the ‌city of Rethymno on ⁠the island ⁠of Crete, the European-Mediterranean Seismolo»»»

GENEVA: The UN rights chief said on Saturday he deeply regretted the European Union’s new migration rules, which allow much broader detention powers and the creation of deportation centers outside the bloc. The rules, approved on Wednesday, enable the 27 EU nations to open “return hubs” outside the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 38th Doha Theatre Festival, organized by the Theatre Affairs Center of the Ministry of Culture, is set to commence Sunday evening and run for four days, featuring performances by amateur theatre groups. Three plays by amateur groups will compete at the Al Mayassa Theatre in the Qat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops liberated 94 buildings in the city of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic in the past 24 hours, eliminating up to 95 Ukrainian troops, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "In Konstantinovka (Donetsk People's Republic), the assault groups of t»»»

by Maye Sadek Continuing its effort to diversify its sources of armament, Egypt signed an agreement with France to purchase two Mistral helicopter carriers for 950 million Euros ($1.06 billion). The ships should be handed over in early March after the training of about 400 Egyptians in France, whic»»»

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker for the Federal National Council (FNC), said economic cooperation, parliamentary engagement and the exchange of expertise between Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf countries are essential to addressing rapid economic and technological changes and advancing sustainable development. G»»»

Manila: The UAE Aid response team has completed the distribution of emergency relief assistance to families affected by the earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province in the Philippines on 8th June, as part of a rapid humanitarian response aimed at supporting affected communities an»»»

Wearing a yellow scarf showing her son killed fighting for Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Iman Dilbani wept during a religious sermon in the battered southern city of Tyre during the Islamic holy month of Muharram. Tyre, Lebanon's fourth largest city, has been devastated by the Israel-Hezbollah war»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Infiltration Repelled, Ceasefire Upheld, Land Defended 20-06-2026 14:45 PM Hezbollah StatementsIn an official statement»»»

Dubai: The UAE's two biggest airlines have launched beefed up travel insurance packages in an effort to lure back holidaymakers scared away by the Middle East war. The war, launched when the United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, severely affected air traffic in the region and»»»

Beijing: The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is leveraging the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) 2026 as a new platform to further strengthen the global presence of Emirati publishing, building on momentum generated by the UAE's participation as Guest of Honour at this year's event. The »»»

The Lebanese Army said an Israeli strike killed one of its soldiers in the country's south on Saturday, despite a new ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah reached a day earlier. "An Israeli enemy strike targeted an army soldier on the Kfar Rumman-Nabatieh road, leading to his martyrdom," an »»»

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday said his group had the right to respond to Israeli attacks, as Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon despite a new ceasefire announced a day earlier. "There is talk of a ceasefire. For us, what concerns us is that the enemy fully and comprehensively respe»»»

London: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has received a commendation from the UK-based Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in the 2026 Health and Safety in the Workplace category. This came at the CIHT Annual Awards ceremony in London, where Qatar Rail was recognized for »»»

Hezbollah on Saturday said its fighters confronted overnight Israeli forces as they tried to infiltrate towards strategic hills that overlook the southern city of Nabatieh. "Again, under the cover of the ceasefire, the enemy last night carried out an infiltration attempt towards the Ali Taher hills»»»

Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a fledgling deal with Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud P»»»

Sharjah: Wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Family & Community Council and the UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, said the UAE and Sharjah remain steadf»»»

A car carrying passengers plunged off a cliff into the water near Teplye Klyuchi recreation area in Alamedin Gorge on June 19. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, four rescuers were dispatched to the scene at 5.10 p.m. and arrived at approximately 6.07 p.m. Eyewitnesses managed to pu»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to introduce the internationally recognized Blue Flag certification on Issyk-Kul Lake in an effort to improve tourism standards and enhance the quality of rest for visitors. A Kyrgyz delegation consisting of representatives of tourism associations and local government officials rec»»»

A coordinated UK media campaign surrounding a Ukraine-linked arson plot cannot hide the obvious holes in the story Britain wants you to believe. After over a year of mounting mystery, fevered speculation, and strange media silence, a UK court has finally reached a verdict in the bizarre case of ‘Ar»»»

Charlotte, North Carolina: A Kuwaiti student has died after being stabbed multiple times during an apparent robbery attempt in the US city of Charlotte, North Carolina, according to local authorities. The victim, identified as Saeed Ali Al Tabtabai, 27, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds»»»

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position among the world's leading economies after ranking 10th globally in the 2026 Best Countries report, becoming the only Arab nation to secure a place in the top 10 and the highest-ranked country in the Middle East. The ranking, published by the Wharton School o»»»

ROME: The head of Latin America’s top development bank made a pitch to Pope Leo XIV this week in the face of the Vatican’s call to divest from the mining industry: that the mistakes of the past can be avoided in extracting rare earth minerals to supply a global tech boom. Ilan Goldfajn, head of the»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s top engineering university has expelled six students over their alleged involvement in anti-government protests earlier this year, local media reported. What began in December as cost-of-living protests escalated into anti-establishment demonstrations across the country that peaked i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar's f»»»

Shocking new details have emerged in the trial of an Irish man accused of murdering 31-year-old American tourist Mackenzie Elizabeth Michalski in Budapest in November, 2024. During a hearing at the Budapest Metropolitan Court on Friday, prosecutors presented previously undisclosed evidence, includi»»»

DUBAI: Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam showed her support for Morocco’s national football team on Friday as the Atlas Lions secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match in Boston. Hammam attended the fixture at Boston Stadium, sharing a series of updates»»»

The Ministry of Environment and Water said on Saturday that immediate action is being taken following reports of oil products found on beaches along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Burgas has received 21 reports of fuel oil pollution on be»»»

Los Angeles, United States: High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States and Mexico who are already through. Germ»»»

As Colombia’s conflict has intensified in recent years, armed groups have flooded social media like TikTok with videos aimed at getting new recruits – particularly young people. The FRANCE 24 Observers team investigated the inner workings of this new recruitment method. Wads of cash, gold»»»

Mexican archaeologists have uncovered ancient ruins bearing signs of Mayan culture and previously unseen architectural features in the eastern state of Veracruz, a discovery officials described as "unprecedented" and potentially significant for understanding the region's pre-Hispanic past. Mexican »»»

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, granting broader powers to deploy the military and clear road blockades after nearly two months of protests have paralysed the economy and fuelled demands for his resignation. Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as ​Pres»»»

Peru's presidential election looks like it will be decided by under a percentage point, and is one of the closest votes in the nation's history. The daughter of a former president, Keiko Fujimori is expected to win though her rival is alleging irregularities. Details by Daniel Quinlan.»»»

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency, escalating a fifty-day blockade crisis that has ground the country's economy to a halt. The move clears the way for military deployment nationwide. It comes hours after Paz struck a deal with the country's main trade union federatio»»»

The iconic reflecting pool, which stretches between Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on DC's National Mall has turned green due to proliferation of algae in the water. It comes as the pool was recently reopened following renovation work ordered by Donald Trump that saw it painted Americ»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, calling it a "flying White House" while touting the aircraft's luxury interior. The plane will serve as a temporary replacement as presidential jets ordered directly from Boeing have be»»»

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people despite a ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah only a day earlier. Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of violating the truce, with the Israeli military alleging breaches by the Iran-backed group and Hezbollah saying it had th»»»

Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on June 19 after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon put the deal to end the Middle East war under strain. At least 20 people were killed in Lebanon in fresh strikes, as well four Israeli soldiers. In response, the far-right Israeli National Sec»»»

US officials have announced that a ceasefire is in effect between Israel and Hezbollah. President Donald Trump claimed he had asked Israel for the ceasefire. However, it seems to be more on paper than reality: attacks and retaliation from both sides continued to flare following its theoretical comi»»»

A ceasefire in Lebanon appears to have revived negotiations. US envoy Steve Witkoff flew out to join President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in Switzerland on Friday. They will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi. The US and Iran signed a memorandum earlier this week to stop the»»»

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Syed Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Islamabad intensifies its diplomatic push to solidify a lasting peace between Iran and the United States, according to a report by IRNA news agency. The visit, confirmed»»»

Share: Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 20, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON/ BEIRUT – U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal envoy and Iran’s foreign minister were headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said, although deadly str»»»