Iran and Israel say they've now halted attacks, after their first exchange of fire since a ceasefire in April. US President Donald Trump told them to stop fighting, as Israel reported 30 missiles from Israel and Israel struck back. Among ordinary Israelis, it stoked of a return to full-blown war.»»»

Dubai: Iran has announced a suspension of its latest military operations, while US President Donald Trump has urged both sides to "immediately stop shooting." But the latest exchange of strikes has exposed growing differences between Washington and Jerusalem over how to deal with Tehran. Those diff»»»

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Laura Slimani, Director of Projects at the Women's Foundation, a French NGO which has been very much focused on ending violence against women and girls. The killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna has ignited a wave of public anger across France, prompting demonstrations »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party won parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results on June 8. The election signals a victory endorsing the nation's pro-Western shift after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot tells us more from »»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the powerful Armed Forces of the country and his administration will defend rights of Iranian people with utmost power, emphasizing, “We will not back down against threats.” In a post on his X account on Monday, President Pezeshkian emphasized that the count»»»

Israeli strikes killed six Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the area under its control, according to residents. The reports came as mediators in Cairo said they were pressing on with efforts to salvage a fragile»»»

BELGRADE - Secretary General at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev met with Indian Ambassador to Belgrade Abhishek Shukla on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation, which is based on traditional friendship, as well as economic relations between the two countries. Kozarev noted t»»»

A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of ​Russia»»»

Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Monday evening confirmed that several Indian expats are among the seven people killed in a devastating road accident on Emirates Road earlier in the day. The mission issued a statement hours after Dubai Police announced preliminary details of the fatal accide»»»

We welcome that the parliamentary elections held in Armenia on 7 June 2026 were concluded in a peaceful and calm atmosphere. In the post-election period, we hope that Armenia will take bolder steps towards peace and normalization in the region. Türkiye will continue to contribute to regional stabil»»»

Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has said that authorities will review claims about the spread of “dangerous ideologies” on European beaches, including along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, and take action if necessary, following remarks made by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The issue»»»

According to NASA, there is “unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate”, Statista reports. Data from Copernicus, the European Earth Observation program for the European Space Agency, shows that July 22, 2024, was the world’s hottest daily global average temperature since t»»»

According to NASA, there is “unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate”, Statista reports. Data from Copernicus, the European Earth Observation program for the European Space Agency, shows that July 22, 2024, was the world’s hottest daily global average temperature since t»»»

Maps of road sections with increased road trauma, racing locations, as well as rapid data exchange from all cameras and rapid delivery of tickets are planned, said Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev at a briefing in the Council of Ministers on Monday. He was speaking after the end of a meeting conv»»»

The escalating crisis in the Middle East and severe disruptions to energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz have once again demonstrated how vulnerable the global oil and gas market remains to instability in a single strategically important region. The risks have been particularly acute f»»»

For decades, Uzbekistan was known for its cotton, gold and fruit. Today, it is increasingly attracting attention for something entirely different: technology. At the centre of that transformation stands Uzum, the fintech and e-commerce platform that became Uzbekistan's first technology unicorn afte»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defencse confirmed that a ballistic missile fired from Yemen on Monday, June 8, was intended for a regional state. Technical issues caused the missile to deviate from its course. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Missile f»»»

This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance’s operation targeting a Merkava tank belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle in southern Lebanon with a guided missile. This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance's operation targeting a Me»»»

Helsinki: A Finnish court on Monday handed a two-and-half-year jail term to a local businessman for human trafficking Thai workers to pick berries in the Nordic country. Finnish authorities have cracked down in recent years after cases of exploitation of seasonal migrant workers in the nation's ber»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Indian Mango Festival, also known as the Hamba Exhibition in local parlance, is set to take place on June 18, 2026, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif. The 10-day festival will run until June 27, 2026, featuring India’s most celebrated mango varieties from all»»»

Riyadh:The Saudi Ministry of Defense denied on Monday reports that had been circulated about Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj Governorate being targeted. Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Turki Al Malki stated that what had been circulated regarding this targeting is untr»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese authorities said that the country’s archaeological heritage is increasingly at risk as military operations expand throughout the border region, a week after Israeli forces announced they had taken control of Beaufort Castle, one of southern Lebanon’s most prominent historical landm»»»

An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in the city of Tyre, south Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, as Israel vowed to press attacks on Hezbollah despite Iranian warnings. Hezbollah meanwhile said it targeted Israeli troops in Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory. Le»»»

The Bulgarian Navy has launched the tactical exercise Black Sea 2026, which is being conducted in Bulgaria’s national maritime spaces from June 8 to June 12, 2026, the Defence Ministry's press service said on Monday. The exercise is commanded by Flotilla Commander Rear Admiral Radko Penev. The exer»»»

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Monday with his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, during his visit to Egypt. Their discussions focused on bilateral relations between the two countries and avenues for deepening and expanding them, along with regional and international developm»»»

DUBAI: As “Knicks in four” chants grow louder across New York, Victor Wembanyama is preparing to lead the San Antonio Spurs’ response. Two wins from a championship. Two minutes from being level. That is the story of the NBA Finals heading into Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, with tip-off scheduled»»»

1 of 3 | Workers continue construction on the octagon for the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship match on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 29. President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC match at the White House on June 14. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo J»»»

Awsaj Academy, a part of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Program Class of 2026. In press statement, Qatar Foundation (QF) said that the Prime Programme is an evening education initiative launched by Awsaj Academy to support»»»

Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Academic Bridge Program, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced the launch of a new initiative that allows high school literacy and humanities track graduates to en»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The main index of the Saudi stock market closed higher on Monday, up by 44.29 points to reach 10,973.08 points, with a total trading volume of SAR 5.7 billion. A total of 268 million shares were traded, with stocks from 96 companies seeing an increase in value, while shares fr»»»

“In some cases, the Prime Minister publicly threatened opposition candidates with investigations and nationalization of their companies,” an OSCE report of “preliminary findings and conclusions” on Sunday’s parliamentary vote in Armenia said. Other violations by the ruling party highlighted by the »»»

The presidential election in Peru to determine the 9th head of state in a decade is too close to call. Right-wing candidate, Keiko Fujimori ran on promises to be tough on crime and is the daughter of the late, former president and authoritarian figure Alberto Fujimori who was convicted of human rig»»»

Tension between the United States and Iran is continuing in sport. Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on June 7 under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic dispute. With some members of the entourage still lacking U.S. visas. The dispute comes just days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup on »»»

Despite Lebanese authorities insisting on the ceasefire, many in Lebanon criticise them for bending the knee to the US. The Hezbollah is also criticised for starting the conflict and siding with Iran, a decision that has impacted almost a third of the country. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis tells us more »»»

Iran's military command on June 8 announced it was halting its operation against Israel. It comes after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect on April 8. Despite this, strikes on Israel from Hezbollah are still ongoing, as FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnapolsky reports fro»»»

Dubai: Saudi health authorities have issued a warning against the so-called “Tayyibat Diet” after several patients were admitted to intensive care units following the suspension of insulin treatment in favour of unproven dietary regimens. The Ministry of Health said it had recorded cases requiring »»»

The parents of an 11-year-old girl, named as Lyhanna, joined thousands of people in the southwestern French town of Fleurance on Sunday for a silent march in her memory, as outrage spread over systemic failures blamed for her suspected killing. The grieving parents of an 11-year-old »»»

The French Justice minister convened public prosecutors on June 8. Gerald Darmanin told them they would need to review some 70 thousand cases concerning children by July 14. It comes after the body of an 11-year-old girl was found several days after she went missing at the end of May. The main susp»»»

Hasakah, June 8 (SANA) Farmers in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah have begun harvesting this season’s wheat crop, with authorities preparing 17 collection and storage centers as production is expected to exceed one million tons. Harvesting is currently concentrated in southern parts of the»»»

Head of State Iliana Iotova and State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China Shen Yiqin discussed the prospects of widening bilateral cooperation in Sofia, the President's press centre reported on Monday. Iotova underscored that Bulgaria and People’s Republic of China have maintained excellent»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities postponed all flights scheduled for Monday to transport pilgrims from Madinah in Saudi Arabia to the airports in Aleppo and Damascus due to the resumption of fighting between Iran and Israel. The Ministry of Awqaf announced that two aircraft carrying nearly 700 Syrian pil»»»

At least 11 people have died after a migrant boat capsized in waters off Malta, charity group Sea-Watch said on Monday, while around 50 more were rescued at sea by a fishing vessel in the area. On Sunday, the Italian coastguard said the vessel had departed from Libya carrying around 60 people befor»»»

An incoming Iranian ballistic missile is intercepted by an Israel air defense interceptor in the skies above the Jerusalem area on Monday after Iran launched an airborne assault on the country for the first time since a fragile cease-fire between Israel, the United States and Iran came into force o»»»

Pope Leo XIV (C) gestures next to the speaker of the lower house, Francina Armengol (C-L), before delivering a speech at the Spanish lower house in Madrid, Spain, on Monday. Photo by Ciro FuscoEPA June 8 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV said every war represents a "painful defeat" in negotiations Monday in th»»»

Doha President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with E Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar HE Vipul on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strong bilateral relations between Qatar and India and discussed ways to enhance cooperat»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has clarified the categories of students who may sit centrally administered resit examinations remotely, while outlining procedures schools must follow to resolve technical difficulties during testing. According to the ministry, remote examinations may be approved o»»»

JEDDAH: Red Sea Global has completed the modernization of Al-Wajh International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region, increasing passenger capacity and enabling it to accommodate larger commercial aircraft. The airport has resumed operations and is currently served by Saudia flights, with three w»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces demolished 20 Palestinian homes in the town of Barta’a, located near Jenin town in the northern occupied West Bank, for building without permits. Israeli bulldozers arrived at Barta’a on Monday to carry out a court-ordered demolition that was ruled yesterday. Only eight famil»»»

Share: An opinion article published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv on Monday has sharply criticized the decision to launch a new strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, arguing that the attack failed to achieve any meaningful military or strategic objective. “What on earth did we get out of Netanyahu»»»

Doha Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar HE Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi on Monday. Talks during the meeting revolved around ways to deepen joint Gulf act»»»