Vientiane: From their shared hospital room, several survivors freed from a semi-submerged cave in Laos after more than a week underground are advising rescuers on how to find the last two missing men believed to be trapped even deeper inside. Rescuers, including foreign cave divers, said Sunday the»»»

A massive structure on the lawn of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has been nicknamed “The Claw” because of its 90-foot-tall steel arches. It currently dwarfs the President’s residence and consists of camera rigs, a lighting grid, and an overhead canopy in case of rain. The structure is being assembled fo»»»

Israeli troops have captured and planted their flag on a strategic mountain topped with the Crusader-built Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon, the military said Sunday. It is Israel’s deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century. Israel's defence mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced that during the Eid Al-Adha holiday period from May 26 to 30, 2026, its on-duty health centers received a total of 18,769 patients, including both Qatari citizens and residents while services were provided through 21 designated health ce»»»

Tunis, May 31 (TAP) - On the instructions of the President of the Republic and the invitation of his South Korean counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate in the second Korea–Africa...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cabinet has approved in May 2026 a series of decisions and draft laws targeted at advancing social development, strengthening family cohesion, enhancing governance, and supporting the country's digital transformation efforts. In a statement by the Council of Ministers Secretariat G»»»

Dubai: India has quietly signed a deal to export its flagship BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam, while a similar agreement with Indonesia is in the final stages, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said during a visit to Singapore, according to NDTV. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue »»»

Around five US servicemen and contractors suffered minor injuries during a recent Iranian ballistic missile strike on a Kuwaiti air base, Bloomberg reports, citing a source. At least one MQ-9 Reaper drone was reportedly destroyed. The incident apparently occurred during the latest limited exchange »»»

It’s hard to believe one’s eyes while witnessing the latest performance put on by the comedian tyrant of Ukraine. Within the space of a week or so, the regime of president-for-eternity-no-elections-needed Vladimir Zelensky has repatriated and reburied with pomp and ceremony the remains of Andrey Me»»»

US and Cuban military officials have held a rare in-person meeting at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as Washington continues to increase pressure on the island nation. The US acquired the site on Cuba’s southeastern coast in 1903. While Cuba retains formal sovereignty over the territory, Washington »»»

US President Donald Trump has toughened the terms of peace talks with Iran, the New York Times and Axios reported on Saturday, citing officials familiar with the matter. On Thursday, the two countries reportedly agreed on a memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire reached in Apri»»»

Fans torched scooters and clashed with police in Paris on Saturday after local football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League, defeating Arsenal. According to AFP, around 20,000 people gathered on the Champs-Elysees to watch a broadcast of the match, which was played in Budapest, »»»

Tunis, May 31 (TAP) - The weather will be misty Sunday across most regions, becoming very cloudy over the western areas, with the development of thunderstorm cells accompanied by rainfall. These storms are expected to later affect some eastern parts...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank Governor and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met today, Sunday, 31 May 2026, with Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Global Management, Marc Rowan. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in g»»»

Iran will not accept any agreement ending its conflict with the US unless there is certainty that the Iranian people's rights ⁠are secured, top negotiator ⁠Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday according to state media. "There ⁠is no trust in the enemy's words and promises. Our only criterion is to»»»

DUBAI: British Moroccan model Nora Attal swapped the runway for a new advert campaign this week. The fashion favorite posed for British online fast-fashion and beauty retailer ASOS, showing off a series off summer-ready looks. In a short video for ASOS, shared on the retailer’s social media pages, »»»

CBSE has acknowledged vulnerabilities in the digital platform used for evaluating Class 10 and 12 answer sheets, marking a significant shift from its earlier stance that no security breaches had affected the system. The development comes amid growing scrutiny over the board's new On-Screen Marking »»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - An attack on Belarus from any territory would have a profound impact on the nature of the conflict in Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has warned. "God forbid a military attack is launched on Belarusian territory from any territory. Then the war in Ukraine would »»»

Op-ed by Valentin Ionescu, President of Institute for Financial Studies (ISF) At the international conference “Economic Issues – New Challenges” EINCO 2026, organized by the University of Oradea, the President of the Institute for Financial Studies, Mr. Valentin Ionescu, stated: “We are living thro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 08:40 on Sunday 31-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at a helicopter landing pad»»»

Romanians tend to ignore pain, delay medical appointments and have an incomplete understanding of medical information, according to the latest study conducted by the BUCHAREST CENTER FOR ECONOMY & SOCIETY (CES Bucharest) in May 2026. The study reveals that 7 in 10 Romanians avoid going to the docto»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices for the coming month of June. The announcement made through its website showed a rise in premium-grade petrol price, while others remain unchanged. Super-grade petrol will cost QR2.10 per litre, while Premium-grade petrol will be priced at QR2 »»»

The Israeli military warned Lebanese civilians living south of the Zahrani river to evacuate the region Sunday, warning that it was stepping up operations against Hezbollah. "Residents of southern Lebanon, you must move immediately to north of the Zahrani," the military's Arabic-language spokesman »»»

The Israeli army announced Sunday that one of its soldiers had been killed the previous day by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon, bringing to 25 the number of Israeli military deaths since early March. Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, 21, "fell in combat in southern Lebanon," the army s»»»

Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Sunday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations. Shelling was audible and smoke rose from the surrounding area as the invading army's banner was »»»

Average weekly working hours in the European Union stood at 35.9 hours in 2025 for employees aged 20-64, covering both full-time and part-time work in primary jobs. This marks a decline from 36.9 hours a decade earlier, according to Eurostat data. Within the EU, Greece recorded the highest average »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 445 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Vostok over the past 24 hours, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The Ukrainian armed forces lost over 445 military personnel, three a»»»

Paris, France: French police has arrested more than 400 people during the celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, local media reported. The French capital was swept by celebrations after PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on pena»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the continued progress in the remaining road and infrastructure works in Bu Sidra and Fereej Al Manaseer. In a statement, the Authority said the achievement reflects its ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the road network an»»»

Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June general election, according to Western intelligence and government officials quoted by Reuters, amid growing concern in Moscow that his re-election could cement the South Caucasus state’s sh»»»

South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africa's final home friendly on Friday ended in a 0-0 draw against Nicaragua South Africa's sports minister has demanded an explanation following rep»»»

Ukraine received a new Iris-T air defense launcher from Germany on Saturday, President Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskiy said on ⁠Sunday, asking for more ⁠provision of air defense ammunition. "We also need missiles for air defense systems to have sufficient capabilities ⁠to ⁠repel Russian attacks," Zelenskiy sa»»»

Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June general election, according to Western intelligence and government officials quoted by Reuters, amid growing concern in Moscow that his re-election could cement the South Caucasus state’s sh»»»

DHAHRAN: Do all roads really lead to Rome? In the newly released “Solo Mio,” which hit Saudi cinemas over the weekend, you get a one-way ticket to find out. The story starts at a US school, where 50-something-year-old goofy fourth-grade art teacher Matt Taylor (Kevin James) proposes — in Italian — »»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has denounced what he called a dangerous Israeli escalation in the south, urging an immediate ceasefire and insisting that a "scorched-earth policy" would not ensure Israel's security. In a televised address, Salam also defended his government's direct negotiations with I»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and open the»»»

Paris, May 31 (SANA) Japanese SoftBank Group plans to invest up to €75 billion ($87 billion) to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity in France, significantly expanding the country’s AI infrastructure as demand for computing power continues to grow. In a statement on S»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Shoots down Intruding US MQ-1 Predator Drone over Persian Gulf 31-05-2026 12:41 PM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) air defe»»»

It’s the last day to experience Global Village Season 30 in Dubai, with crowds expected to flock for one final evening of entertainment, food and cultural showcases before the season wraps. From live performances to global flavours and high-energy rides, the park is going out with a full schedule o»»»

Sao Paulo, Brazil: Brazil has extended emergency measures for two months to contain fuel price increases caused by volatility in the global oil market amid the tension involving the United States and Iran, the government said Saturday. The measures, extended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, »»»

Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) has emerged as a central force in reshaping the Kingdom’s housing market, evolving from a state-backed developer into a key engine of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic reform agenda under Vision 2030. Far from being a conventional real estate »»»

Budapest: UEFA announced a long-term partnership with Alibaba Group on artificial intelligence, cloud services and e-commerce, as European football accelerates its digital transformation and fan engagement efforts. Under the agreement, Alibaba will become the official exclusive AI, cloud computing »»»

Budapest police say the Champions League final Budapest security operation was completed “successfully”, with only a limited number of interventions despite the massive crowds drawn to the city for Saturday night’s PSG–Arsenal final at the Puskás Aréna. In a Sunday morning statement, the Budapest P»»»

The state is pressing ahead with a comprehensive education reform program aiming at improving learning outcomes and better preparing students for future labor market requirements. The government has prioritized education as a key pillar of sustainable development, focusing on reducing classroom ove»»»

The Euphrates River flood has forced Syria’s government into a swift push toward the eastern provinces, not only to contain rising water levels, but also to narrow the gap between residents there and the central administration in Damascus. Some citizens accuse the government of looking only at the »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has begun preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, unveiling a series of reforms aimed at streamlining pilgrim services, enhancing accommodation standards and strengthening oversight of Hajj operations. The plans were announced by Tawfiq Al Rabiah during the Ministry of Hajj and U»»»

ISTANBUL: US rapper ‌Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, drew ​more than 100,000 fans to a concert in Istanbul on Saturday night.West, also known as Ye, has faced a wave of cancelations across Europe this summer following years of a»»»

ROME: Fireworks ‌set off without permission by a traffic policeman during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s Republic ​Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and injuring several riders, police said. The unexpected bangs shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday ca»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bangladeshi Volunteers Qatar (BVQ) participated in the 593rd clean-up campaign organized by DeapQatar Conservation at Qatar’s iconic Singing Sand Dunes on May 29, 2026. Around 50 volunteers joined the desert clean-up drive and collected approximately 130kg of waste from the area. BVQ r»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to enter the hottest phase of the year, with summer weather shaped by five major air masses that influence temperatures, humidity and wind patterns across the country, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emira»»»