A recent analytical report says Gulf states are well positioned to play a larger role in shaping the regional security architecture in the aftermath of the war against Iran by adopting a multi-level security approach that combines greater self-reliance with broader international partnerships. The r»»»

Beirut: The southern suburb of Beirut in Lebanon is currently gripped by a mass exodus of people who are moving to other Lebanese areas, including the northern parts. This massive displacement comes amid consternation among those people following Israeli threats to bomb targets in the suburb. The c»»»

Tunis, June 1 (TAP) - The Council of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) on Monday validated the results of the periodic draw for the rotation of regional council members and the presidency of regional and local councils, organised...»»»

Manila: Gulf News recently interviewed Danilo "Dan" Lachica, President of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), an industry group responsible for nearly $50 billion, or up to 60%, of total Philippine commodity exports (2025). The industry employs »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted two gatherings of Israeli enemy soldiers with rocket barrages, one near the historic Beaufort Castle in souther»»»

Dubai: A cargo vessel sailing in the Arabian Gulf was struck by an unidentified projectile on Monday, triggering a large explosion off the coast of Iraq and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British ma»»»

LONDON: Syria’s foreign and expatriates minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, and the UK’s special representative for Syria, Ann Snow, discussed cooperation between their countries during talks in Damascus on Monday, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported. “We reflected on how far the bilateral relatio»»»

Allied and partner countries' helicopters are redeploying to the 24th Air Base in Krumovo (South Central Bulgaria) for Exercise Thracian Blade 2026 between June 1 and 3, the Ministry of Defence in Sofia said on Monday. Over three weeks, until June 19, 2026, Bulgarian and foreign crews will carry ou»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit a specific room at the Al-Abbad Israeli site on the southern Lebanese border with an Ababil drone: Military»»»

Tunis, June 1 (TAP) - The stock market kicked off the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose by 0.87% to 17,824.19 points, on the back of solid trading volume of TND 13.2 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.SOTIPAPIER led the...»»»

Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy attacks since April, as it stages its deepest incursion into Lebanon in two decades. The UN Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting later Monday on Israel expanding »»»

The government has a golden opportunity, backed by a parliamentary majority and in full coordination at the executive level, to achieve a key result for Bulgarian citizens and businesses by reducing the administrative burden, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Indus»»»

June 1 (UPI) -- Members of the United Auto Workers union walked off the job at the American Axle plant in Three Rivers, Mich., on Monday after failing to reach a contract agreement. UAW President Shawn Fain joined members of UAW Local 2093 on Sunday to announce nearly 1,000 members would go on stri»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers on the southern outskirts of the town of Debbin with qualitative missi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted gatherings of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the settlement of Kiryat Shmona with rocket fire and artiller»»»

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The Internati»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon remains committed to negotiations with Israel and will not use force to disarm the Iran-backed Hezbollah, a Lebanese official told Arab News, as Israel expanded its military operations deeper into Lebanese territory ahead of a round of talks in Washington. Israeli airstrikes on Mond»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s 26-man squad has finally been confirmed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but head coach Georgios Donis’ choices have done little to ease concerns among fans ahead of a tough group featuring former world champions Spain and Uruguay. With 30 players initially called up to the »»»

Iran’s ‌Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran’s negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States ​through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon, as diplomatic efforts to end the three-month-old Iran war continue. The agency said Iran and the Resistance Front, which in»»»

Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy attacks since April, as it stages its deepest incursion into Lebanon in two decades. The Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee, posting on X, urged Dahieh reside»»»

A small helicopter, believed to have been used for international drug trafficking, was discovered during a large-scale operation conducted by the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) in the Yambol Region. The operation resulted »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a working meeting with regional governors here on Monday aimed at achieving optimal coordination between them and the Cabinet, the Government Information Service reported. The main tasks and goals he outlined were a swift and adequate response to disasters, lawful co»»»

A handout photo made available by Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue shows a Laotian survivor rescued from a flooded cave in a mountainous area in Xaisomboun province, Laos, on Friday. Photo by Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue/EPA June 1 (UPI) -- Rescue workers in Laos said they heard a knocking sound while search»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will meet with the President of the UAE Federal National Council Saqr Ghobash in Belgrade on Tuesday, the presidential press office announced on Monday. The meeting in the building of the General Secretariat of the President of the Republic is scheduled»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Monday Israel’s aggression against the territory of the Lebanese Republic, rejecting what it described as an incursion into Lebanese land and a violation of its sovereignty. The Kingdom called on the international community to assume its responsibi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended his condolences on Monday to Nasser Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi after the passing of his father, former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. The former president died on Thursday aged 80 in Riyadh. He was Yemen’s president from 2012 until 2022,»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday expressed the Kingdom's condemnation of Israel's escalating attacks in Lebanon and its "categorical rejection of the Israeli incursion Lebanon's territory and the violation of its sovereignty." The Kingdom calls upon the international community to "as»»»

The Bulgarian ruling party, Progressive Bulgaria, Monday denied having plans to slash paid maternity leave. "Neither the conditions [of paid maternity leave], nor its duration, nor the amount of maternity benefits will be changed," Konstantin Prodanov, chair of the temporary parliamentary committee»»»

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recorded total ridership of 8.2 million across public transport and mobility services during the Eid Al Adha holiday 1447 AH / 2026, from May 25-29. Dubai Metro's Red and Green Lines carried 3.3 million riders during the holiday, while Dubai Tram served 1»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Monday Croatia could block Serbia's EU path over border disputes, the border on the Danube River being the most complex one. "The border on the Danube is certainly the most complex issue as Croatia insists on the borders o»»»

Iran was suspending all exchanges with the United States via mediators on Monday, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, as the two sides remained apart on a deal to end the Middle East war. "Given the continuing crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel) in Lebanon and considering that Lebanon was one of»»»

This week’s special edition of Talking Europe asks whether the EU is ready for the disruption that comes with Artificial Intelligence. It is the most important technological revolution of the century, and is set to impact every aspect of our lives. Whether you are working in a small busin»»»

Qatar Tourism has announced that its June calendar of events will feature a wide range of activities and entertainment programmes as the country enters the summer season, including international sporting events, major exhibitions, and family-oriented attractions. In a statement on Monday, Qatar Tou»»»

Dubai: Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&) has signed a binding agreement with Uber Technologies to sell a 12.5% stake in Careem Technologies for $100 million in cash. The transaction represents part of e&'s existing 50.03% holding in Careem Technologies. Following completion, e& wi»»»

LONDON: The former head of Sky News Arabia has ridiculed The Guardian’s reporting on the termination of the TV news joint venture between Sky UK and its regional partner IMI, accusing the British newspaper of “lazy journalism” and of misrepresenting the reasons behind the decision. IMI and Sky UK a»»»

Ankara, June 1 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday that energy cooperation between Türkiye and Azerbaijan demonstrates the effectiveness of their regional strategy, describing planned natural gas supplies to Syria as a step that supports development and strengthens regional»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers at the Metula site with artillery shells: Military Media s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fires a barrage of rockets targeting the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona: Hezbollah Military Media statement 7 01-06»»»

Ankara-based security and political analyst Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem tells Sputnik: Latest US strikes on Iranian radars and UAV command posts appear to pave the way for deeper strikes on energy hubs — including oil terminals on Kharg IslandThe US is trying to force Iran "to spread its air defense fo»»»

Gold prices fell on Monday as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed the dollar and oil prices higher, fuelling fears of inflation and reinforcing the higher-for-longer interest rate outlook. Spot gold was down 0.7% at $4,506.49 per ounce at 1158 GMT after hitting a two-week high on Friday. The yellow met»»»

Iran has halted negotiations with the US over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon, moving to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency has reported, citing sources. Israel has intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon in recent days, against what it describes as»»»

Hezbollah said its fighters were still battling Israeli troops near south Lebanon's Beaufort castle on Monday, a day after Israel said it seized the strategic fortress and troops raised the Israeli flag there. In a statement issued by Hezbollah's operations room, the group said its fighters were in»»»

The incumbent are proposing a reduction in the per-vote state subsidy received by political parties, the removal of the COVID-related pension supplement, and a revision of the ceiling on government debt. The measures were presented to journalists in the National Assembly by Konstantin Prodanov, cha»»»

The Peace Palace in the Netherlands where Court of Arbitration judges Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Rwanda against Britain after it terminated a 2023 deal to deport asylum seekers to the East African country. File Photo by Guus Shoonewille/EPA June 1 (UPI) -- A court in The Hague on Monday »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli airstrikes on Nabatieh and Harouf, as well as Israeli drone strike on Zefta 01-06-2»»»

Tunis, June 1 (TAP) - A call for applications for the CAP-AGRI programme, aimed at agricultural entrepreneurs in the governorates of Tataouine, Medenine, Gabes, Tozeur, Kebili, Gafsa and Kairouan, was launched on Monday by the Agricultural...»»»

We condemn in the strongest terms the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremist groups under the protection of Israeli security forces, as well as the provocative acts carried out there, including the display of the Israeli flag and the singing of the Israeli national anthem. These acts, aime»»»

GAZA CITY: A Hamas delegation is due to meet with mediators in Egypt on Wednesday to discuss ways of advancing the fragile Gaza ceasefire, officials from the Palestinian Islamist movement told AFP. The Palestinian territory remains gripped by daily violence, with the Israeli military and Hamas accu»»»

Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova presented the 52nd National Assembly’s priorities to representatives of diplomatic missions of EU Member States here on Monday, Parliament’s press centre reported. Dotsova said the National Assembly will focus on adopting legislative amendments related to Bulgaria’s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index closed lower on Monday, shedding 68.39 points, or 0.62 percent, to end at 11,009.52. The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index fell 13.92 points, or 0.94 percent, to close at 1,465.91, while the parallel Nomu market edged up 0.12 percent to 22,959.39. Market»»»