Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says
Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an analysis of the plane’s engines, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.The GE Aerospace-made engines have bee»»»
Dubai gold drops below Dh500 as prices fall nearly Dh48 this month
Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell further on Thursday morning, bringing 24-karat gold below the Dh500 mark and giving jewellery buyers another price reset after a volatile start to June. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign»»»
It finally happened: the world's first anti-ageing gene therapy has been injected into a human
Dubai: A human has received a gene therapy designed to partially reverse ageing at a cellular level for the first time. Life Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, announced on June 9 that the first participant has been dosed in what is believed to be the world's f»»»
Strict penalties, including closures, for summer work ban violations
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting workers from heat stress during the summer season through a combination of strict enforcement measures, regular inspections and expanded awareness campaigns, including the launch of a new “Campaign Ambassadors” initiati»»»
Baba Alino Case in Bulgaria Deepens: Stolen Water, Fake Contracts, New Illegal Complex Close ByOpinions
A recap for new readers: In late May 2026, Bulgarian authorities exposed a complex of 104 buildings built without permits in the Baba Alino locality near Varna, on land registered as forest inside a Natura 2000 protected zone. The investor was Oleg Nevzorov, a Ukrainian businessman who has since fl»»»
KYIV BLOG: Ukraine peace deal goes back to square one at London summit
The E3 European leaders met in London over the weekend to thrash out a new formula to take to the Kremlin and end the war in Ukraine. Unfortunately, the document they produced takes us all the way back to the very beginning of the process. It leads, like before, with a demand for an unconditional c»»»
Colombia counts 173 dead and 670 missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Colombia has recorded 173 citizens dead and 670 missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, the most detailed official accounting yet of a conflict that has turned the South American country into one of the largest sources of foreign fighters in Eastern Europe, according to figures released by the Foreign M»»»
Bulgaria will no longer supply weapons to Ukraine
Bulgaria will no longer provide weapons to Ukraine, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on June 9, signalling a shift in policy under the country’s new government. “The war in Ukraine will not be resolved on the battlefield,” Stoyanov told a news conference, adding that continued arms suppl»»»
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for Middle East peace deal fade
Tehran: The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-month war. The second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes, with Iran targeting US bases across »»»
Ten new mini-parks opened in one day in Osh - | 24.KG
Ten new mini-parks have been opened in the city of Osh, covering a total area of 2.57 hectares. According to the City Hall, the sites were previously in a neglected condition. After redevelopment, they were transformed into modern public spaces for residents’ recreation. The new mini-parks have ren»»»
Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Knesset Approval of Bill on Palestinian Tax Revenues
Arab Parliament Speaker Mohamed Al-Yamahi condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a bill allowing broader seizure of Palestinian tax revenues, saying the move violates international law and signed agreements and reflects Israel's continued use of collective punishment against the Palestinian pe»»»
US Attacks Iran for Second Day, Denies Strait of Hormuz Closed
The United States on Thursday attacked Iran for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz,»»»
Kuwait temporarily shuts down airspace amid Iranian attacks
Kuwait: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait announced temporary closure of the country's airspace effective as of Thursday morning. The DGCA said that starting at 4:50am on June 11 the Kuwaiti airspace was closed with flights being diverted to alternative airports. This will continu»»»
Business - High ticket prices shroud 2026 FIFA World Cup in controversy
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is on track to be the most expensive one ever for match-going fans. The cheapest general sale tickets for the final are four times as expensive as they were for the final in Qatar in 2022, and represent only a small proportion of total seat»»»
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
GENERAL SANTOS: The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the Philippine archipelag»»»
Five police shot dead in cartel-plagued Mexican state
Five Mexican police officers were shot dead and five others wounded Wednesday in violence-hit Michoacan state on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, local authorities said. The officers were attacked by unknown assailants in an Indigenous region of the western state, which is plagued by»»»
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines: The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the Philippi»»»
BTA and CEM Organize National Debate on Future of Regional News
More than 100 regional journalists have confirmed their participation in a discussion titled “The Future of Regional News”, which BTA and the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) are organizing on June 11. The forum will bring together representatives of academia, national and regional media, profess»»»
Kuwait Customs foils 86kg drug smuggling attempt in air shipment from Britain
Kuwait's General Administration of Customs said on Wednesday it had foiled an attempt to smuggle 86 kg of narcotics into the country through an air cargo shipment arriving from the United Kingdom. Customs officers at the Air Cargo Customs Department intercepted a shipment of personal luggage consis»»»
Saudi Arabia's Central Bank orders banks to improve quality of banknotes in circulation
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has instructed all banks, cash centres and exchange houses operating in the Kingdom to improve the quality of Saudi banknotes in circulation by implementing stricter sorting and processing standards under a phased timetable. Under the directive, institutions will begin»»»
Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Enters Phase Two with 972-Metre Marine Quay to Revitalise Al Arbaeen Lagoon
Saudi Arabia's Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay as part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalise the city's historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Historic Jedda»»»
Al Majalla’s Film Watch: football on the big screen
On the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Al Majalla highlights some of the most notable and recent films on the world's most coveted sport. We start with a classic and then dive into more recent titles. A Stranger in My House Written by: Wahid Hamed Directed by: Samir Seif Country of production:»»»
Why is Iran targeting Kuwait and Bahrain?
Iran’s latest attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain are not exactly a new phenomenon. Sporadic confrontation between Tehran and parts of the Gulf has taken place for decades in different forms—from attacks on vital infrastructure to activating cells linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. But are »»»
Russia raises fees for renouncing citizenship and migration documents - | 24.KG
The State Duma has passed in the second and third readings a law providing for a sharp increase in state duties in the migration sector. The document was initiated by the Russian government and introduces amendments to the country’s Tax Code. Earlier, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the »»»
Any Vessel Approaching Hormuz Strait Will Be Considered 'Collaborating With Enemy' - IRGC
Iran will consider any vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz as "collaborating with the enemy," the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said in a statement. Earlier, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces said Iran was closing passage through the Strait of»»»
US Central Command Says Completed Strikes on Iran
The United States has completed attacks on targets in Iran, the US Central Command said. "US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 10, at the Commander in Chief's direction," the command said in a statement. The statement a»»»
Iran Launched Missile Strikes on US Fighter Jets at Air Base in Jordan - Reports
Iran launched 12 ballistic missile strikes against US F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets, key facilities, and a command center at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near the town of Azraq in Jordan, Press TV reported. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Tehran of stalling negotiations and said t»»»
Embraer Presses Ahead with Saudi Aviation, Defense Partnerships
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is pressing ahead with strategic memoranda of understanding signed with Saudi Arabia in 2023, company officials said, underscoring the kingdom’s growing weight in the global aviation market. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during a tour and media briefing at Embr»»»
Israeli military says two ‘launches’ fall near Israeli troops in southern Lebanon
DUBAI: The Israeli military said on Thursday that two “launches” were identified falling adjacent to an area where Israeli troops are operating in southern Lebanon, after sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel. Earlier, the military said Home Front Command had issued a precautio»»»
The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs
KARUR: With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future. Earning just over two dollars for an hour of video, her mundane recordings are invaluable for global tech compa»»»
Jordan launches 1st national pavilion at Seoul food, hotel 2026 expo
AMMAN — The first Jordanian national pavilion at the Seoul Food and Hotel (SFH) 2026 exhibition opened at the KINTEX convention centre in Goyang, South Korea to promote domestic food industries across East Asian markets, according to a Jordan Exporters Association (JEA) statement on Wednesday.The a»»»
CBJ issues JD150m in Treasury bonds
AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), on behalf of the government, on Wednesday issued the 25th treasury bonds issue for 2026, valued at JD150 million.According to CBJ data, the maturity date for this issue is set for June 11, 2041, while the settlement date will be on June 11, 2026.Treasury bo»»»
Industrial exports grow 5.1% till May despite regional challenges — ACI
AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports grew by 5.1 per cent during the first five months of 2026, which shows the ability of Jordanian industry to adapt to unstable regional conditions.According to an ACI report, Jordanian exports grew to JD2.996 billion in the past five months, up fro»»»
JCI, Kurdistan Region discuss economic cooperation
AMMAN — Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) and an economic delegation from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Tuesday discussed ways to organise visits for businesspeople and investors to explore investment opportunities and build sustainable partnerships.The talks, held at the JCI's headquarters, broug»»»
US Congress approves $70 billion bill to fund Trump’s immigration crackdown
The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, sending the measure to the White House after months of partisan debate. The legislation allocates $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border Patrol and $5 billion for contingency costs thr»»»
UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
GENEVA: The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-term displacement remain unacceptably high, a UN refugee agency report said on Thursday. Last year, 5.4 million people fled their homes, brin»»»
In aging South Korea, AI dolls care for the elderly
YONGIN: In her tiny apartment in South Korea, where she lives alone, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja spends her days with a childlike AI-powered doll she says she prefers to people.The doll greets Bang when she returns home, sings to her when she feels bored, reminds her not to skip meals or medication — »»»
Iran ‘playing us for suckers’, Trump says, US will attack them ‘very hard’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Tehran of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned that the US would attack Iran "very hard" if an agreement is not finalised quickly. Iran said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington after days of escalating tit-for-tat strik»»»
US, Iran exchange air strikes after Trump accuses Tehran of downing army helicopter
The US military said on Tuesday it carried out strikes on Iran after an Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident President Donald Trump blamed on Tehran. Iran denied responsibility and vowed to respond. Washington called the attacks a “proportional response", while Iranian med»»»
Netanyahu will stand in Israel's next national election, his party says
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will stand in the country's next elections, his party said on Wednesday, which is scheduled to take place in late October. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump questioned whether Netanyahu wanted to continue in politics in an interview wit»»»
US-Iran deal 'wouldn't resolve anything': Trump trapped between 'unwinnable war, unpresentable deal'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group. As Iran and the US seek an end to the war, an agreement so far remains elusive. Vaez challenges Donald Trump's claims that a deal is imminent, arguing that Trump is trapped between "an unwinnable w»»»
The Observers - Palestinian rock climbing in West Bank hindered by Israeli settlements
Rock climbing has exploded in popularity in recent years, and it has happened in the occupied West Bank, too. But Palestinian climbers face numerous obstacles, largely fueled by the expansion of Israeli settlements. Rock climbing's popularity has grown steadily in the occupied West B»»»
Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in south Lebanon, Lebanese sources say
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the Lebanese people to join Israel's fight against Hezbollah. Israeli forces seized a local councillor and a municipal worker from the border town of Kfarshuba, Lebanon's state-ru»»»
Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran, which fires back at Gulf states
The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Plea»»»
Three Indian crew missing as US says fired on tanker off Oman
Three Indian crew members were reported missing after a vessel was attacked off Oman, India said Wednesday, before the US military announced it had fired on a tanker attempting to breach its blockade of Iran. In a statement, the Indian foreign ministry condemned the attack on the vessel, the Setteb»»»
OFH Greenlights Major Acquisition Deal with Klivvr Holding
Orascom Financial Holding (OFH) has provisionally approved an ambitious acquisition proposal by Klivvr Holding, aiming to secure a controlling stake in Klivvr for Electronics Development and E-Payments. In a recent board meeting, OFH announced its intention to move forward with Klivvr Holding’s off»»»
Eye on Africa - Kenya: One dead in protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
In tonight's programme: Violence flares in Kenya, leaving at least one person dead, as police confront protesters over an Ebola quarantine centre planned for US citizens. Also, there's outrage over the US ban on referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali to officiate at a W»»»
Faced with growing outrage, French government presents new measures for child protection
The French justice minister is facing calls to resign amid growing outrage over how the case of a girl's killing was handled. The government said on June 8 it was studying new measures to improve child protection and the handling of sexual assault cases, like making sexual offending a possible life»»»
Entre Nous - A love coach's tips on finding 'amour' in Paris
Our guest in this edition of Entre Nous is Dufflyn Lammers, aka The American Love Coach in Paris. She's helped hundreds of women let go of toxic relationships, heal from breakups, learn a new way to date and finally get the love they want. She's also the author of the new memoir, "You Had Me a»»»
French pop star Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape, sexual assault
French pop icon Patrick Bruel on Wednesday was placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment after complaints by several women alleging sexual violence. Bruel, a singer, actor, one-time world poker champion and heartthrob in the early 1990s has denie»»»