A national test of the BG-ALERT system will be conducted from 11 to 11:30 am on June 2, the Interior Ministry announced on Monday. The purpose of the test is to verify the functioning of all system components, using the designated test channel. The test channel can be controlled via a mobile device»»»

Valletta: A powerful explosion from a fireworks factory in Malta injured two people Monday, sending a massive plume of smoke and debris into the air, police reported. The blast and subsequent explosions at the Ta' Lourdes fireworks factory on the north side of the Mediterranean island shook buildin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Monday, June 1, 2026, the Ambassador of the sisterly United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral rela»»»

Saudia Airlines has finalized a deal with Airbus to receive 12 new aircraft in 2026 as part of its ongoing fleet expansion and modernization program. By implementing this strategy, the airline aims to improve the efficiency of its current operations, expand its reach to new international markets, a»»»

The death of a 13-year-old schoolgirl weeks after a suspected Russell’s viper bite has renewed attention on Kerala’s recurring snakebite problem, with experts warning that the state is currently in one of its peak seasons for encounters between humans and snakes. Niya Lenin, a Class 8 student from »»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest outbreak of measles does not appear to be slowing despite nationwide vaccination efforts, doctors say, as they fear a new surge in infections following increased transmission during Eid Al-Adha homecoming. Since the 1990s, Bangladesh’s vaccination campaigns have been a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, HE Ignazio Cassis. The conversation addressed advancing bilateral cooperati»»»

Damascus, June 1 (SANA) Syria on Monday condemned the recent Iranian aggression targeting Kuwait as a violation of the Gulf state’s sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the attacks constituted an una»»»

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the employment of 717 Emiratis in the Sharjah Government. The new employees will join 633 other UAE nationals who were employed in the government sector during the first five months of 20»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic signed on Monday in Belgrade an agreement on accession to the Frontex Partnership Academies Network with Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) Hans Leijtens. "The Agreement will enable the further en»»»

Dubai: Hindu devotees of the Tengger community ascend the active Mount Bromo volcano to present offerings of rice, fruit, livestock and other items as part of the Yadnya Kasada festival near Probolinggo, East Java province on June 1, 2026.The Yadnya Kasada ceremony is a ritual of the Tenggerese peo»»»

Dubai: When the call came through, Tejal Patni was fast asleep. The 56-year-old commercial film director, originally from Mumbai, has been living in Dubai with his family for the past 49 years. Patni has been participating in Big Ticket for a couple of years and lady luck finally smiled on him in t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosted a cultural evening in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together Malaysian and Saudi diplomats, officials, academics, and cultural figures, highlighting strong ties between the two countries and the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage. The “Saudi Night” event was recently held on the »»»

RIYADH: Procurement specialists, purchasing managers and warehouse managers are among 12 professions now subject to a 70 percent Saudization requirement in the Kingdom. The move marks the start of the implementation of a Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development decision aimed at expanding»»»

Traffic on the Danube Bridge connecting Bulgaria's Ruse and Romania's Giurgiu will be temporarily suspended on June 4 due to major repair works, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said on Monday. The interruption is necessary because of the specific construction phase on the Romanian side of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the adoption of advanced technologies and modern equipment to improve the efficiency of curb construction and paving works across infrastructure projects, as part of its broader strategy to implement smart solutions and enhance project»»»

May 29 (UPI) -- Experts said a suspected earthquake that rattled portions of South Carolina was actually a sonic boom of unknown origins. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the incident just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday was not an earthquake, but a sonic boom estimated to have originated in the St. »»»

May 29 (UPI) -- An Idaho man broke a potentially deadly Guinness World Record he has pledged to never attempt again: the longest duration balancing a running chainsaw on the chin. David Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, attempted the record at his oldest son's last »»»

A discussion on promoting foster care in Bulgaria brought together representatives of various institutions, a non-governmental organization, a clergyman, and a foster family at the BTA Press Club in Ruse on Monday. The discussion was part of the national joint initiative “Accept Me” of BTA and the »»»

RIYADH: Gulf stock markets fell 1.3 percent in May, diverging sharply from a global equity rally fueled by artificial intelligence optimism, as the third month of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment and oil market volatility. According to Kamco Invest’s monthly report, »»»

BELGRADE - US President Donald Trump is by far the most popular US political leader in Serbia in a very long time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Breitbart News in an interview. Trump’s popularity in Serbia in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential elections reached astronomical propor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met on Monday, June 1, 2026 with HE Wang Hongzhi, the Administrator of the National Energy Administration of the People's Republic of China. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with energy rel»»»

Manila: Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday voluntarily surrendered to the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) at Camp Crame on Mondah (June 1, 2026). This came after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest in connection with plunder and graft charges stemmin»»»

TAIF: Taif Gov. Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz recently toured the governorate’s historic district, looking at landmarks and cultural sites that reflect the city’s deep historic and civilizational legacy. He visited several historic houses, artisan shops, productive family sites, the old mar»»»

Arab Finance: Maridive and Oil Services generated 171% year-on-year (YoY) higher consolidated net profits at $59.336 million in 2025, compared to $21.908 million, according to the financial results. The company achieved a gross profit from consolidated operations of $130.8 million, compared to $105»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched an update to the registered commercial activities of existing companies in accordance with the Unified Economic Guide for the Classification of Economic Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Effective June »»»

Capitals, June 1 (SANA) Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, warning that continued violations at the holy site could further escalate tensions in occupied Jerusalem and the wider region.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian strike on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) may not be so dangerous in itself, but is a precedent of a targeted attack on a nuclear power facility important, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday. "The strike on the ZN»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran and the United States are discussing compensation for damage caused to Iran by military actions during their dialogue, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "One of the topics of the memorandum is preparing the necessary conditions for compensatio»»»

The US military has been covertly guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, The New York Times reported on Sunday, citing officials familiar with the matter. Iran closed the vital waterway, which previously handled around 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplie»»»

A tanker carrying Russian oil has arrived at a terminal in Japan, with Japanese companies stepping up purchases amid disruption to Middle East energy supplies, Kommersant newspaper reported on May 31, citing state media. The tanker Voyager delivered a consignment of Russian oil to a termi»»»

At the end of May 2026, Eugene Kaspersky, one of the founders, principal owner, and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, visited Kumtor mine. During his visit, Eugene Kaspersky was introduced to the production facilities and modern technologies used at the country’s largest gold mining enterprise. Following his f»»»

Abelardo de la Espriella supporters celebrate Sunday eveing in the city of Barranquilla in northern Colombia. With a 43.7% share of vote in Sunday's first round presidential election he goes forward to a run-off contest scheduled for June 21. Photo by Ernesto Guzman Jr./EPA June 1 (UPI) -- Colombia»»»

The European Union on Monday urged Israel to halt its military operation in Lebanon, after Israel seized the strategic Beaufort Castle and said it would resume strikes on southern Beirut. "We call on Israel to stop its military escalation in Lebanon and to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territor»»»

Lens defender Saud Abdulhamid will ‌spearhead Saudi Arabia’s World Cup team, with forward Salem Al Dawsari set for a third appearance in the tournament, after ​coach Georgios Donis named his 26-man squad on Monday. Abdulhamid, who won the French Cup this year, is the only player based abroad in the»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based entrepreneur Candace Braganza says too many brands are focused on creating content for algorithms instead of building a long-term business narrative. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Braganza, founder of Sculpt25 Creative, said the idea for her agency»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms with at least 8 million users including Faceb»»»

Special Olympics UAE has announced the full programme for the UAE Games 2026, which will take place in Abu Dhabi from June 6 to 10, with the participation of more than 1,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, alongside international delegations. The second edition of the Gam»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's ports handled more than 73,000 standard containers in May, marking a 44% increase compared with April, according to figures released by Mwani Qatar. In a post published on the social media platform X on Monday, Mwani Qatar said container traffic rose significantly during the mo»»»

New Delhi: The creator of India's satirical "Cockroach People's Party" vowed on Monday to lead a protest in New Delhi to take the viral social media campaign to the streets. The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (»»»

Badra is one of Iraq’s largest oilfields, sitting in the eastern province of Wasit. It runs on a service model: the asset belongs to the Republic of Iraq, while an international consortium handles development, production and surface facilities. On the Russian side of the consortium, International L»»»

Dubai: Earlier this year, Lebanon’s leaders appeared closer than they had been in decades to achieving one of the country’s most elusive goals: Disarming Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia that has long operated as a state within a state. That effort has now largely stalled. According to a»»»

Israel has captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old Crusader fortress and a key vantage point in southern Lebanon, hailing the development as a “dramatic shift” in the ongoing campaign. The takeover of the site was announced on Sunday, when West Jerusalem circulated photos of Israeli and Golani Bri»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar arrived at the Sándor Palace, the official residence of President Tamás Sulyok, early this morning, after the deadline he had set for the head of state to resign voluntarily expired. Speaking at a press conference following their meeting, he made it clear that Mr Sulyok »»»

Kyrgyzstan is planning to legalize the hookah business. If the relevant draft law is adopted, the annual license fee for establishments could amount to around 150,000 soms. This was announced during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Social Security, Migration, Women’s and Family »»»

Vienna, June 1 (SANA) An Austrian court on Monday opened the trial of two former Syrian officials of the deposed regime accused of involvement in torture and the mistreatment of detainees during the early years of the Syrian revolution. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), prosecutors allege th»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the closure of Eidiya ATM service. It added that the total withdrawals went over QR161 million from all machines placed at 10 different locations. QCB set up a total of 52 ATMs that allowed users to withdraw Qatari Riyal bills in denominations of QR5,»»»

Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has announced the arrest of 160 citizens and expatriate residents on suspicion of bribery, abuse of office and other corruption-related offences following a series of investigations across multiple government entities. The anti-graft a»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the outcomes of its Hajj awareness and guidance programs, which have benefited millions of pilgrims. The initiatives, carried out from April 18 to May 31, were part of the ministry’s plan to educate pilgrims and enhance their understanding of Ha»»»