Saudi Arabia appoints Princess Maha to lead Future Investment Initiative Institute
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative Institute, which every year hosts an annual summit that draws Wall Street titans to Riyadh, has named Princess Maha Al Saud as its CEO. Apart from the annual Riyadh event, the initiative organizes economic gatherings throughout the world to t»»»
Attacks on Gulf States...an Obstacle to Egypt-Iran Rapprochement
After two years of steadily improving ties that appeared to be moving toward the restoration of full diplomatic relations, Egypt and Iran now seem to be facing a major setback. Egypt views Iran's current war and the subsequent attacks it carried out against Gulf states as a violation of one of its »»»
Saudi program to empower 500 Yemeni teachers with digital skills
RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen signed an agreement with King Abdulaziz University’s Almobdioon Center for Studies and Research to implement a digital empowerment project for Yemeni teachers. The project aims to strengthen the capabilities of 500 male and female t»»»
EU Demonizes Russia & Weaponizes Ukraine to Justify Costly Militarization – Expert
EU countries typically cast Russia as the enemy — using this narrative as “a foil to bring Europeans together” for costly rearmament that starves civilian industries, French geopolitical analyst Come Carpentier de Gourdon tells Sputnik. The regime in Ukraine is used as the pretext or “a casus belli»»»
Syrian energy minister, senior U.S. senator discuss energy cooperation and investment
Washington, June 10 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met with U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to discuss challenges facing Syria’s energy sector and opportunities for future cooperation and investment. The meeting, held at the U.S. Congres»»»
Knife attack suspect in court, riots rock Northern Ireland overnight - UPI.com
A Sudanese refugee appeared in court in Belfast on Wednesday charged with the attempted murder of a local man that sparked a wave of anti-immigrant rioting, arson and violence across northern Ireland overnight. File photo by Mark Marlow/EPA-EFE June 10 (UPI) -- A 30-year-old refugee from Sudan appe»»»
Social movements in Mexico use World Cup to spotlight demands - UPI.com
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum cast doubt Tuesday on her attendance at the Fan Fest organized in the Zocalo for the World Cup, pending developments in the demonstrations by teachers and other groups protesting in the city center. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- Mexican Preside»»»
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free
The European Commission has demanded that Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – give competitors’ AI assistants free access to its messaging and social media platforms. The interim measure will remain in place until the conclusion of an antitrust investigation against the American te»»»
Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected prime minister
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving elected premier in India’s history, the government said on Wednesday as he crossed the record first set by the country’s founding Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Modi is marking 4,399 consecutive days in office since he took hi»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,012
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 102.73 points, or 0.92 percent, to close at 11,012.64. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.74 billion ($1.52 billion), as 83 of the listed stocks advanced, while 177 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index al»»»
Belfast knife attack victim’s family calls for calm after anti-immigration riots
BELFAST: The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast overnight, with masked men burning families out of their homes and torching vehicles. The appeal came as a Sudanese man appeared i»»»
UN Rights Chief Sending Lebanon Mission to Collect Evidence on Abuses since War Erupted
The UN rights chief said Wednesday he would send a mission to Lebanon to collect evidence on alleged rights abuses since the war began between Hezbollah and Israel. "I have agreed with the government of Lebanon to conduct an impartial and independent assessment mission in the country," Volker Turk »»»
Qatar Airways to resume daily flights to Philadelphia from August
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective August 1, 2026. The reinstated service expands the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations, further strengthening its connectivity for travellers across »»»
Sheikh Mohammed issues directives to establish Dubai Health Sustainability Authority
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the establishment of the Dubai Health Sustainability Authority, a new body aimed at accelerating the emirate's ambitions to become a global hub for life sciences, biotec»»»
Egypt Moves to Postpone African Summit in El Alamein Over Ebola Concerns
An Egyptian official source said there is a move toward postponing the African Union's Mid-Year Coordination Summit, which had been scheduled for the end of this month, due to the widespread spread of the Ebola virus in several African countries. The source told Asharq Al-Awsat that the outbreak ha»»»
European fighter jet project collapses
The long-delayed €100 billion ($116 billion) project to develop a fully European next-generation fighter jet for NATO members has been formally abandoned. Despite citing the need to counter a perceived threat from Russia and strengthen Europe’s military, France and Germany have failed to overcome y»»»
BTA, CEM to Host National Debate on Future of Regional News on June 11
More than 100 regional journalists have confirmed their participation at the discussion titled “The Future of Regional News”, which will be held on June 11 at 11 a.m. at BTA’s National Press Club in Sofia, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said on Wednesday. The discussion will be hosted by BTA an»»»
Arab League condemns Iranian aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan
The League of Arab States condemned in the srongest terms the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, carried out today, Wednesday, through ballistic missile and drone attacks. In a statement issued today, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secre»»»
Sidra Medicine achieves ANCC Pathway to Excellence Designation with distinction
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has become the first hospital in Qatar to achieve the prestigious American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence designation with distinction. The globally recognized credential honors healthcare organizations committed t»»»
Aoun: A return to the era of tutelages is unacceptable
President Joseph Aoun stressed Wednesday that "it is impossible to live outside the framework of the state, as experience has proven," warning that "anything else is a sin" against the country. "An attack on any part of Lebanon means an attack on the entire country. No region can be separated from »»»
Solar farms breathing new life into South Korean villages
SEOUL: In South Korea where an aging population, climate change and economic hardship are putting pressure on rural communities, the government is implementing a program that aims to bolster agriculture and speed up the transition to renewable energy. President Lee Jae Myung’s administration aims t»»»
Nationwide Road Traffic Operation Checks 353,394 Vehicles Since May 13
Police have checked 353,394 vehicles and 418,631 people in a nationwide road traffic operation since May 13, the Ministry of the Interior said on Wednesday. As part of the specialized road traffic control operation ordered by the Minister of the Interior, 118,452 tickets have been issued and 12,173»»»
Shura Council General Secretariat participates in 47th meeting of Association of Secretaries-General of Arab Parliaments
Doha, Qatar: The General Secretariat of the Shura Council participated on Wednesday in the 47th meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of Arab Parliaments, which was held virtually as part of the 39th Conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU). In the meeting, the Shura Coun»»»
Israel Detains Two Individuals from Lebanon for Questioning
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had detained two people who approached troops in southern Lebanon and taken them to Israel for questioning. "Earlier today, - Israeli soldiers - identified two 'suspected' individuals who approached the area in which soldiers are operating in southern »»»
Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon Kill 12
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people on Wednesday, a Lebanese medical source said, as state media reported Israeli strikes across the south. "The number of martyrs from the Israeli airstrikes in the town of Tayr Dibba is eight, and in Deir Qanun al-Nahr it is four," the sou»»»
At least 16 killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon
Israeli strikes targeted Wednesday the southern city of Tyre and other towns and villages in south Lebanon including Tayrdebba, Nsariyeh, al-Majadel, Srifa, Bazourieh, Deir Qanoun, Kfar Remman, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfardounine, Ghassaniyeh and Bnaafoul. The Israeli army targeted a car in Dweir and is»»»
Two municipal workers abducted in Kfarshouba, taken to Israel 'for questioning'
the Israeli army abducted Wednesday a municipal council member and a local worker in the southern border village of Kfarshouba, as they were pumping water to the village, the National News Agency said. The Israeli military later said the two men had approached troops in southern Lebanon and that th»»»
NIS requests new special operating licence from US's OFAC
BELGRADE - The Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a request to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury for a new special licence that would enable it to continue to operate without obstructions beyond June 16, when the current operating licence expires. S»»»
Are airlines turning to Embraer as Airbus and Boeing struggle to keep up?
São Paulo: As airlines grapple with rising fuel costs, aircraft delivery delays and growing pressure on regional connectivity, Brazilian plane maker Embraer is positioning itself as a stronger alternative to the long-standing duopoly of Airbus and Boeing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»
From tyres to coolant: RTA’s top tips for summer vehicle safety
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched an extensive awareness campaign urging motorists to keep their vehicles in peak condition during the summer months, reinforcing the Ministry of Interior’s nationwide “Safe Summer” campaign aimed at enhancing road safety across the»»»
6-7, Bad Bunny, AI: Pope targets the young
Barcelona: Six-sevening crowds and joking about Bad Bunny, AI and football rivalries -- 70-year-old Pope Leo XIV has appealed to a younger crowd during his visit to Spain as part of his efforts to revive the Catholic Church. On popemobile rides, the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics has f»»»
Sahar Nasr among 100 most influential Arab figures in 2016: Arabian Business Magazine
Arabian Business magazine included Egypt’s Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr in the list of 100 most influential figures in the Arab world during 2016 in the government work category. According to the magazine, Nasr was chosen for being “a leading economic, financial a»»»
MWL chief calls for ‘bridge-building’ religious dialogue
JEDDAH: Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, delivered the keynote address at the opening of a high-level meeting of the Expert Group at the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies. His address emphasized the importance of»»»
Western Pre-Election Propaganda in Armenia Even Surpassed Its Efforts in Ukraine
Armenia’s parliamentary elections were marked by pressure on the opposition and a massive Western media campaign, political analyst and expert on regional security affairs Grant Melik-Shahnazaryan tells Sputnik. "During the election period, Armenia hosted a summit of the European Political Communit»»»
Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashes, no survivors
DUBAI: An Mi-17 helicopter belonging to Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday, killing all personnel on board, according to Pakistan military officials. The military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said the helicopte»»»
Saudi tech platform webook.com enters Europe with SmartMove acquisition
RIYADH: Saudi-born entertainment and sports technology platform webook.com has made its first move into Europe with the acquisition of Portugal-based SmartMove, an event technology company with more than 30 years of market experience. The deal gives webook.com an operational base in Europe and expa»»»
Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction launches 5-year strategy, announces its second destination in Makkah
Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, has announced the receipt of two letters of award for the development of the Hindawiya West and Hindawiya South sites — adjacent to Masar Destination. The two projects have been awarded to a»»»
UK charities donated at least $37m to illegal Israeli settlements: MP
LONDON: Thirty-two charities in England and Wales have donated at least $37 million to illegal Israeli settlements, an MP with the governing Labour Party has said. Melanie Ward warned that if gift aid were claimed against the donations as part of the regular UK tax relief scheme, it would mean that»»»
First Saudi Water Week to shape future of regional and global water sector
RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture will host the inaugural Saudi Water Week from June 28 to July 2, building on the legacy of previous sessions of the Saudi Water Forum as the Kingdom steps up efforts to strengthen water security and support sustainable water management. The»»»
Israeli strike hits center of Sidon, south Lebanon: state media
SIDON: An Israeli strike hit a car in the centre of the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Wednesday, state media reported, as Israel persisted with its attacks across the country's south. An AFP correspondent heard an explosion in the area before seeing a car burning as rescuers and firefighters h»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif in southern Lebanon with volleys of rockets and artillery shells: statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the town of Yohmor al-Shaqi»»»
Orascom Development Egypt’s OGM approves capital raise Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The shareholders of Orascom Development Egypt approved increasing the issued capital by EGP 2.519 billion, allocated from the retained earnings account for the year ended on December 31st, 2025, according to a bourse filing. The transaction will be implemented through the issuance of »»»
Parliament Approves Investment Project for Procurement of Seven New 3D Radars
The Parliament approved on Wednesday a proposal submitted by the Council of Ministers for an investment expenditure to acquire seven new 3D radars and auxiliary equipment. 186 voted in favour, three against, and no abstentions. The project is valued at up to EUR 195 million and is based on a draft »»»
NHIF Governor's Resignation Should Be Voted after Deputy Governor's Removal, Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Bozhanov Says
Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Bozhidar Bozhanov said the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) governor's resignation should be voted in plenary only after Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov is removed from office. Speaking after a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Healthcare on Wedne»»»
Look: Half-red, half-yellow chimera apple draws crowds at New Zealand store - UPI.com
Curious visitors are flocking to a New Zealand produce store to catch a glimpse of a rare chimera apple that is half red and half yellow. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Corner Market/Facebook June 9 (UPI) -- Curious visitors are flocking to a New Zealand produce store to catch a glimpse of a rare chime»»»
Trump says Iran 'taken too long to negotiate,' will have to 'pay the price'
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal over the conflict in the Middle East and will now "have to pay the price." Trump's social media post, in which he asserted that the Iranian military has been "completely defeated,»»»
UN rights chief says sending mission to Lebanon to collect evidence on war crimes
The U.N. rights chief said Wednesday he would send a mission to Lebanon to collect evidence on alleged rights abuses since the war began between Hezbollah and Israel. "I have agreed with the government of Lebanon to conduct an impartial and independent assessment mission in the country," Volker Tur»»»
Hezbollah FPV Drones Expose Critical Gaps in Army Defenses: Israeli Media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah FPV Drones Expose Critical Gaps in Army Defenses: Israeli Media 10-06-2026 15:02 PM Screen capture of a Hezbollah FPV drone strik»»»
Tunisia to host international conference on Climate Change, Environmental Challenges and Energy Transition
TUNIS, June 10, 2026 (TAP) – An international conference on “Climate Change, Environmental Challenges and Energy Transition” (CEET2026) will be held from October 29 to 31, 2026, in Gammarth, Tunis, as part of the 5th edition of the International...»»»
Syrian, French military officials discuss defense cooperation
Damascus, June 10 (SANA) Syrian and French military officials discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation during talks in Damascus, the Ministry of Defense said. Deputy Defense Minister Major General Mohammad Khair Hassan Shuaib received Hervé Hamelin, H»»»