Sharjah: In a gesture reflecting deep appreciation for humanitarian cooperation and people-to-people ties, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has honoured Emirati citizen Qasim Ahmed Al Murshedi with a Certificate of Honour and a commemorative medal in recognition of his voluntary and humanitari»»»

In the short span since May 17, when it won the honour to host the next Eurovision Song Contest, Bulgaria has made significant progress in its preparations for the 2027 event, according to Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov, Eurovision Director Martin Green and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Di»»»

CAIRO — Egypt’s forthcoming update to its State Ownership Policy Document is expected to reignite debate over how the country values strategic state assets, a question that could influence billions of dollars of future privatizations, public offerings and foreign investment transactions. According »»»

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, in an escalation that adds strain to efforts to broker a peace deal to end the wider Middle East war. On Monday, Israel and Iran halted direct attacks on each other after an appeal by US Pres»»»

Britain said on Tuesday ‌that a law to crack down on proxies acting for states deemed to be hostile such as Iran was expected to come into force next month, as it steps up powers to counter what it says is a growing threat posed by such groups. The new powers, promised in the wake of a spate of ant»»»

LONDON: Authorities in the Syrian Arab Republic closed the final spillway gates at the Euphrates Dam on Tuesday, after reopening them two weeks earlier to relieve pressure that had led to devastating floods in the country’s eastern region. Over 123 acres of farmland were damaged by the floods, and »»»

The US heads a record rise in nuclear arsenal spending, accounting alone for $69.2 billion of the $119 billion spent on nuclear arsenals in 2025 by the world’s nine nuclear-armed states, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The total represents a 19% increase f»»»

India has effectively put on hold the final approvals needed for Elon Musk’s Starlink to begin commercial satellite internet services in the country, amid security concerns linked to its reported use during the Iran conflict, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, security agencies under the »»»

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from member of the Senate of the friendly United States of America Senator HE Chris Van Hollen. During the call, they discussed the close strategic relations b»»»

LONDON: Hundreds of migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan making the journey to the UK last year were kidnapped in Libya, tortured and threatened with forced organ removal, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The more than 300 young men were detained by a militia that demanded a ransom of $5,000 each from their f»»»

Iranians on the streets share a quiet but unmistakable reality about the country's stance in the face of challenges. "For more than 100 nights, people joined demonstrations and expressed their support… Iran weathered the storm thanks to the people and to the political system’s strength," an Iranian»»»

Flowers and messages were on Rob Reiner's star, near his father Carl Reiner's star, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Dec. 15. His son, Nick Reiner, is accused of killing Reiner and his wife, Michele. Nick Reiner is petitioning a court to get access to his trust fund to pay his lawyer»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»

Amsterdam: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah took part in the inauguration of the "GreenTech Amsterdam 2026" Expo in Amsterdam. Running until June 11, 2026, the event positions itself as one of the preeminent expos specializing in Agri-Tech, innovation, and food»»»

Paris, France: Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console. The company provided few details about the "Ocarina of Time" remake on a livestream presenting upcoming ti»»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit of Heads of State and Government, to be hosted by Bulgaria on 10 June 2026, on behalf of President Erdoğan.»»»

A drone boat rescued the crew of a US Army attack helicopter that crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed during the war, a US military official said. A 24-foot unmanned boat located the two aviators and brought them to shore after th»»»

AMMAN — As Jordan accelerates its digital transformation and strengthens its position as a regional fintech hub, building consumer trust in online payments remains one of the most important challenges facing the sector, according to Mario Makary, Vice President and Levant Country Manager at Visa.In»»»

A Somali referee has been prevented from officiating at the World Cup after he was refused entry into the US. This comes as many fans having bought tickets for the competitions have also seen their visa demands refused, and Iran's football federation claims its ticket allocation was withdrawn days »»»

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions»»»

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday met with HE Maria Malmälberg, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the US Senate. During the call, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to support »»»

Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group. It is the first attempt to prosecute members of the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, the paramilitary g»»»

Award-winning football referee Omar Artan, the first Somali national to officiate at a FIFA World Cup finals tournament, has been denied entry to the US. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, has faced scrutiny well before kickoff over a range of organizati»»»

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev has congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections, the Government Information Service said in a Facebook post. Radev expressed confidence that Bulgaria and Armenia would continue to work closely together to further str»»»

A Sudanese man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Northern Ireland Tuesday after a knife attack in Belfast on Monday night. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE June 9 (UPI) -- A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Northern Ireland on Tuesday after a knife atta»»»

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup? 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRob Stevens,BBC Sport AfricaandAbdinasir Ali,BBC Somali Getty ImagesOmar Artan became a Fifa referee in 2018 after working his way through the ranks of the Somali and African ga»»»

London Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Tuesday met separately with UK National Security Advisor HE Jonathan Powell; Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office HE Hamish »»»

France Tuesday banned Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, the French foreign minister said, as part of coordinated sanctions with other countries over settler violence against Palestinians. France's sanctions were in coordination with Britain, Canada, Aus»»»

Ukraine has signed a drone deal with Latvia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday as he met with Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on the sidelines of a summit between Ukraine and Nordic and Baltic states in the Estonian capital Tallinn. "These are concrete things to strengthen our jo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday. During the call, they discussed developments in the region and the importance of intensifying efforts to halt escalation in order to preserve regional peace and»»»

Péter Magyar revealed in the autumn of 2024, following the European Parliament elections, that—according to his information—the Orbán government had intended to construct a secret migrant camp near the Austrian border. The aim, he claimed, was to placate the European Union after the failure of what»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s economy reached a new milestone in 2025 as real gross domestic product expanded to $1.31 trillion, driven increasingly by non-oil sectors that now account for 55 per cent of economic output, according to the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2025 Annual Report. The report »»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways will double flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from July 15, 2026, adding a second daily service in each direction after demand on the route exceeded expectations. The airline launched Kabul flights in March with four weekly services. The route has grown quickly, supported by»»»

Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza's armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being accepted b»»»

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Tuesday that ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is rising "very meaningfully" as the conflict with Iran continues. "I would say rising very meaningfully," Wright said when asked how ship traffic is flowing through the ‌Strait compared ‌to a week or tw»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - The number of deaths caused by road accidents in Tunisia has risen from the start of the year to the end of May 2026, despite a decrease in the total number of accidents, information officer for the National Road Safety...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Angolan FM Tete Antonio in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss further strengthening of traditionally friendly relations and advancement of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. "Minister Djuric emphasised that Serbia and Angola are linked by de»»»

Paris, June 9 (SANA) France said on Tuesday it has imposed entry bans on Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich , alongside four settler leaders and 21 individuals accused of involvement in violence in the occupied West Bank.Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the decision on X, linking»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama vowed to press ahead with a billion-dollar luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner despite nine days of protests. Rama described the development as a major investment opportunity, rejecting claims that the government was selling public land. In an interview wi»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) hosted a workshop for driving institutes to introduce its Intelligent Monitoring System (IMS), a camera-based solution designed to track instructor and trainee behaviour during driving sessions. The move aims to enhance training quality, transparen»»»

Washington Director of Marketing and Communications at the Qatar Football Association (QFA), Khaled Mubarak Al Kuwari, said that all preparations are set for Qatari fans to be received in San Francisco, the United States, to cheer for team Qatar during their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Al Kuwari t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately today in London with the British National Security Adviser, HE Jonathan Powell, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Dev»»»

DUBAI: The family of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya have raised concerns over his health condition following his transfer to solitary confinement in Nafha Prison. The move came after his lawyer and defense team filed for an appeal to the Israeli Supreme Court over his continued detention without formal char»»»

MOGADISHU: Somalia has defended its referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. In a statement on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Sports expressed “deep regret” over Artan’s denial of en»»»

Egypt is targeting an increase in annual exports from $48bn to $100bn by 2030 through a new strategy that includes launching an integrated digital B2B platform to connect local manufacturers and integrate them into global supply chains, the Minister of Industry announced. Speaking at the monthly ga»»»

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, left, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit in Tallinn, Estonia, Tuesday. Photo by Valda Kalnina/EPA June 9 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska traveled to Talinn, Estonia, Tuesday to take part i»»»

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has launched the assessment phase of the National Survey on Developmental Disabilities Diagnostics and Interventions in the State of Qatar. This was during an event attended by representatives from major healt»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - Over 20 Tunisian start-ups and digital companies are partaking in the "London Tech Week 2026," held on June 8-12. The delegation, led by the Confederation of Tunisian Corporate Citizens (French: CONECT) and the Tunisian-British...»»»

Abu Dhabi: Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), stated that participants in the "Make it in the Emirates 2026" Jobs Fair for Industry and Advanced Technology, which opened yesterday (Monday) i»»»