The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday visited eastern Congo’s Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health facilities and new aid arrivals. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is expec»»»

The influential Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah pledged on Saturday to keep up its "action", as Baghdad faces mounting US pressure to disarm factions backed by Iran. Following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of February, groups operating under the banner of the "Islamic Res»»»

JEDDAH: Ghazi Al-Shahrani, CEO of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, extended congratulations to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the successful Hajj season. Al-Shahrani said that the success reflects the leadership’s care and comm»»»

Abu Dhabi, May 30 (SANA) The UAE’s economy recorded real growth of 6.2 percent in 2025 compared with the previous year, pushing gross domestic product to about DH 1.9 trillion ($517.3 billion), the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre announced on Saturday. Reuters quoted the centre as say»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington’s strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific, emphasising stronger alliances, greater burden-sharing and a shift away from dependency on the United States. Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in S»»»

A Palestinian nurse was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza Saturday, hospital authorities said, the latest death by Israeli fire since a shaky ceasefire halted major fighting in the enclave last year. The strike late Saturday morning hit a Hamas-manned police point in the central city of Deir al-B»»»

Israel’s air force and artillery struck areas close to a strategic mountain housing a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon Saturday as fighting raged in villages close to the southern city of Nabatieh. Israel’s military issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen villages in southern Leba»»»

Péter Magyar has announced that a further EUR 2 billion in European Union funding is to be unlocked for Hungary, adding to a package worth more than EUR 16 billion that he says was secured during talks in Brussels. Péter Magyar unlocked even more money According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, add»»»

Scarperia e San Piero: Spain's Raul Fernandez sped to a surprise win ahead of favourites Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Giannantonio in the Italian MotoGP sprint race at Mugello on Saturday. The 25-year-old Aprilia-Trackhouse rider started on the front row of the grid between championship leader Marco B»»»

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Edi Rama during the Democratic Party’s National Assembly on Saturday, accusing the government of corruption and pledging that the opposition would continue pursuing what he described as the “Balluku file.” Addressing par»»»

Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) approved a series of amendments to its statute during the party’s National Assembly on Saturday, introducing reforms aimed at strengthening internal structures and broadening political representation. Following an address by party leader Sali Berisha, Democratic Part»»»

Paris: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her pursuit of a first French Open title by easing past Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 in the French Open third round on Saturday. The Belarusian top seed ripped through the first set in 29 minutes. Sabalenka let her momentum drift at the start of the second se»»»

Gaza: A Palestinian was killed Saturday and others were wounded after an Israeli drone attacked a group of people on Al-Aqsa Martyrs Street in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, according to a source in the Palestinian ambulance and emergency services. Meanwhile, the death toll from Israel's »»»

A bus crash in Virginia killed five people in one family, including two children, and another unidentified woman. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 30 (UPI) -- The bus driver whose bus crashed into cars on a Virginia highway Friday will face charges for the accident. Charges are pen»»»

Tunis, May 30 (TAP) - An online survey has been made available to Tunisian enterprises currently involved in, or interested in, cross-border e-commerce. This initiative is part of the "E-commerce and Digital Trade in the MENA Region" programme. The...»»»

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has awarded Pakistan’s Hajj Mission an international excellence award for the second consecutive year, recognizing its performance in managing pilgrimage operations and services, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Saturday. The awar»»»

MediaGermanyFilm funding bill to support blockbusters made in GermanyMarcel FürstenauThe German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a 'global player' in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry.»»»

Prague: The Qatari beach volleyball squad, composed of the duo Sherif Younes and Ahmed Tijan, continued strong performances at the Ostrava Beach Volleyball World Tour stop in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in what can be described as a victory lap, securing qualification to the quarterfinal stage on meri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Omani Maritime Security Centre issued a maritime alert “due to the sighting of a floating object suspected to be a floating mine west of the Inshore Traffic Zone in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial sea.” In a statement shared on Saturday, the Maritime Security Centre u»»»

PARIS: Russian Diana Shnaider beat Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova at the French Open on Saturday in a match overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 23rd-ranked Shnaider won 7-5, 6-1 to go into the fourth round after the build-up to the match had been dominated by Oliynykova, who is ranke»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli occupation force at the Liman Barracks and also struck the Shomera Barracks with drones: Military Me»»»

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 Israeli occupation army military vehicles and soldiers on the eastern outskirts of the town of G»»»

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 Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Beit Lif with a rocket barrage: Mil»»»

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 Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers on the eastern outskirts of the town of Al-Ghandou»»»

China’s modular and Holon buildings are transforming construction worldwide, delivering projects in days rather than months while setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability. Key Details:Modular homes and pre-fabricated ‘Holon’ buildings can be built in days rather than monthsExports ro»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom, the United States and Australia will jointly develop advanced weapons for undersea drones as part of the second pillar of their three-way defense alliance AUKUS, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said on Saturday. "Today, we confirm also the first-ever signatur»»»

Dubai: Every time a breakthrough in US-Iran diplomacy appears within reach, resistance emerges from Tehran’s powerful hardline camp. From the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and conservative lawmakers to influential clerics and state media figures, these groups have repeatedly pushed back »»»

The White House has said US President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is fully fit to carry out the duties of Commander-in-Chief, following a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. A memo from presidential physician Captain Sean P. Barbabella stated that»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Pilgrims continued Saturday the stoning rituals on the third day of Tashreeq and the final day of Hajj. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the pilgrims flocked to throw the three pebbles, beginning with the small, then the middle and the large pebbles, pursuing the approac»»»

1 of 6 | Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring hold redacted documents from the Epstein files outside of a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing Friday. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi gave closed testimony on the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files»»»

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified that most immigrants applying for permanent residency will not be required to leave the country while their green card applications are being processed, according to The New York Times. The clarification comes after confusion sparked by a r»»»

ATHENS: Before North America, World Cup magic made a stopover in Greece. Players battled and bonded not at the mega-stadiums of Mexico, Canada and the United States, but on practice fields squeezed into urban neighborhoods of Athens. There were no luxury suites or grand arenas — just a local soccer»»»

SINGAPORE: Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbor and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the US were also important, Vietnam’s top leader has said. “We do not pick sides,” Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam told»»»

KYIV: ‌Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s oil infrastructure overnight, damaging a tanker and an oil refinery in Taganrog and striking an oil depot in Armavir, Russian regional officials and Ukrainian military said on Saturday. Rostov regional governor Yury Slyusar said on Telegram that fires on »»»

BAGHDAD: The influential Iraqi armed group Kataeb Hezbollah pledged on Saturday to keep up its “militant action,” as Baghdad faces mounting US pressure to disarm factions backed by Iran. Following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of February, groups operating under the banner o»»»

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new tariffs or other trade measures. Vietnam was identified as a priority country by the US Trade Representative’s »»»

Dubai: Filipinos looking for jobs overseas are being urged to exercise caution before accepting employment offers found on social media, as Philippine authorities warn that illegal recruiters continue to target aspiring overseas workers online. In an advisory, the Philippine Department of Migrant W»»»

At first glance, it looks like a refund counter inside one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest malls. A desk, waiting visitors, and receipts being issued. But this refund desk on the Ground Floor of Yas Mall is not offering cash. Instead, it offers clarity on health. The VAT Refund Counter, short for Vape and T»»»

Ankara: Turkiye's main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu made his first visit to party headquarters since a controversial court ruling scrapped a 2023 party primary. Ozgur Ozel, the CHP leader ousted by the May 21 decision, called fo»»»

JEDDAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has begun distributing King Salman’s gift of the Holy Qur’an and its translated editions to departing pilgrims and seasonal field workers. Distribution started in the departure halls of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, ensuring international pi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 8,090 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 4,266 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 2,653 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,171 for labor-related issues»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli occupation army infrastructure in the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media Stat»»»

Kinshasa: UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak, an AFP journalist saw. The World Health Organization's director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that the int»»»

By Rania Imam East Port Said canal inaugurates today 7 Banks to finance the canal infrastructure projects Vice admiral Mohab Mamish, head of Suez Canal association, announced that the new east Port Said canal will be inaugurated today, with the attendance of the prime minister. During the launch of»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Health said the Hajj season concluded without epidemic outbreaks or public health threats, with pilgrims’ health remaining stable. The announcement follows official reports of the overall success of the Hajj season across all levels, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturd»»»

Warsaw: Old folktales from across two continents came back to life with a twist thanks to a partnership between Emirati and Polish artists. The Polish version of Folktales Reimagined sees old stories from the UAE and Poland interpreted by artists from their opposite country, adding a new dimension »»»

Paris, France: Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, in the French Open third round on Saturday. On Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Japanese star once again made an eye-catching entry, wearing a gold jacket and a voluminous»»»

Flights were reportedly paused at Munich Airport on Saturday after a possible drone sighting, with a large number of police officers attending the scene. A police spokesperson told Agence France-Presse that two pilots had reported seeing a possible drone shortly after 9:00 am. Get updated faster an»»»

The Israeli enemy on Saturday has intensified attacks in southern Lebanon, an escalation is likely linked to pressure in facing by Hezbollah resistance group in both occupied border areas and northern Israeli settlements. Al-Manar correspondents reported dozens of aerial attacks and shelling of tow»»»

Police in Budapest detained several foreign and Hungarian nationals on Friday ahead of the weekend’s Champions League final, the Budapest Metropolitan Police Headquarters said on its website. Fan Zone – Heroes’ Square, Budapest. Photo: Halil Sağırkaya/Anadolu British and Portuguese fought with each»»»