The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forcibly shut down the Iranian Red Crescent Hospital in Dubai, expelled patients from the facility, frozen its assets, and subjected its director to daily interrogations, according to the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society. Pirhossein Kolivand said on Tuesday tha»»»

Sprinklers water the lawn at the White House on Saturday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo After a weekend of wet weather across much of New England, drier weather is slated to return this week. Meanwhile, the stretch of dry weather will persist through much of the week across the mid-Atlan»»»

Doha The official Qatari Hajj Mission will return to the homeland on Monday, after having drew the curtain on a successful and tremendous pilgrimage season by all standards. The season was marked by advanced levels of organisation, coordination, and combined institutional effort, enabling Qatar's p»»»

Dubai: Returning Hajj pilgrims arriving through Dubai airports were greeted with a special passport stamp bearing the message “The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims” as part of an initiative launched by Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to celebrate their home»»»

The International Criminal Court operates under the influence of economic and military powers and its bias is "undeniable", Ethiopian legal expert Metages Wuletaw told Sputnik. "The West is seen as a defender of human rights," he said, "But there is no one who does more than the West to occupy one »»»

In Peru, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Lima on Saturday to protest against Keiko Fujimori’s candidacy and her family's political dynasty. They fear that, if elected, she will continue her father’s authoritarian regime. Keiko Fujimori came out on top in the first round of the presidentia»»»

Less than a month after taking office on May 8, Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s government launched a broad overhaul of key state institutions, replacing senior officials across the security, customs, energy, agriculture, food safety, and administrative sectors. The changes follow a familiar pattern i»»»

While thousands of UAE residents are currently scrambling to lock in travel plans ahead of the upcoming two-month school summer holiday, a smooth European getaway is far from a guarantee. In fact, choosing the wrong diplomatic mission right now could completely derail your vacation before it even b»»»

Investors are increasingly looking to Asia’s technology supply chain as a major beneficiary of a new wave of expected stock offerings by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, betting that fresh capital raised in the US will fuel another round of artificial intelligence-related spending. The expected fundr»»»

Omar Radwan, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), said Egypt’s capital market is entering a new phase of growth and expansion, supported by the government’s IPO programme, an increase in listed companies, wider market tools, and digital transformation. Speaking during his first televised interv»»»

Dubai: From a modest force established in 1956 to a globally recognised model of smart policing, Dubai Police is celebrating seven decades of safeguarding communities, embracing innovation and helping shape Dubai’s rise as one of the world’s safest cities. As the force commemorates its 70th anniver»»»

Paris, France: Four-time former champion Iga Swiatek endured a miserable birthday as she was eliminated from the French Open fourth round on Sunday by Marta Kostyuk. The Polish third seed went down 7-5, 6-1 to the 15th seed from Ukraine. Kostyuk, the Madrid Open winner, moved into the quarter-final»»»

Neem ka Thana, India: Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds. Residents have long protested that the hills of the 700-kilometre (435-mile)»»»

The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called»»»

Ballots for the first round of Colombia's presidential election open Sunday, as candidates with radically diverging visions for the future face off. The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed an historic peace pact w»»»

Castletown Bearhaven, Ireland: Almost 2,000 people with the last names O'Sullivan and Sullivan travelled from around Ireland and the world to meet in County Cork on Saturday, in the largest ever recorded gathering of people with the same surname. Guinness World Records representatives verified the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cabinet has approved in May 2026 a series of decisions and draft laws targeted at advancing social development, strengthening family cohesion, enhancing governance, and supporting the country's digital transformation efforts. In a statement by the Council of Ministers Secretariat G»»»

It’s hard to believe one’s eyes while witnessing the latest performance put on by the comedian tyrant of Ukraine. Within the space of a week or so, the regime of president-for-eternity-no-elections-needed Vladimir Zelensky has repatriated and reburied with pomp and ceremony the remains of Andrey Me»»»

Iran will not accept any agreement ending its conflict with the US unless there is certainty that the Iranian people's rights ⁠are secured, top negotiator ⁠Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday according to state media. "There ⁠is no trust in the enemy's words and promises. Our only criterion is to»»»

South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africa's final home friendly on Friday ended in a 0-0 draw against Nicaragua South Africa's sports minister has demanded an explanation following rep»»»

Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) has emerged as a central force in reshaping the Kingdom’s housing market, evolving from a state-backed developer into a key engine of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic reform agenda under Vision 2030. Far from being a conventional real estate »»»

The state is pressing ahead with a comprehensive education reform program aiming at improving learning outcomes and better preparing students for future labor market requirements. The government has prioritized education as a key pillar of sustainable development, focusing on reducing classroom ove»»»

Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said on Bulgarian National Television Sunday that reports of a 10% cut to the culture budget were based on a misinterpretation of administrative instructions and did not reflect reality. Miloshev stressed that the planned changes are part of a broader public administ»»»

Warsaw: Crowds gathered, intrigue was sparked and questions were answered as Sharjah brought the culture and traditions of the UAE to Poland. Sharjah's participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 continued the emirate's efforts to strengthen cultural dialogue and exp»»»

Democracy in Europe is constantly under discussion: elections, institutions, extremism, the rule of law. Fewer discuss the civic space itself and the growing difficulties faced by the organisations that sustain democratic life on the ground. For years, the question of civic space within the EU was »»»

A wave of Israeli assassinations targeting commanders of al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, has thrown the movement and its military command into greater difficulty. Filling the vacuum at the top of Qassam’s general staff has become harder at what Hamas sees as the most perilous stage in its hi»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has begun implementing the new Wage Protection System (WPS) tomorrow, Monday, 1 June 2026, under which the first day of every calendar month will serve as the unified salary due date for workers in private sector establishments for the prece»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 18.9 percent in 2025, driven by a sharp increase in re-export activity that helped offset weaker domestic shipments, according to official figures. Data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed non-oil exports reached»»»

Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated Dh5.3 billion in revenue through its digital channels in 2025, marking a 20.6 per cent increase from the previous year as the emirate accelerated its transition towards a data- and artificial intelligence-driven mobility ecosystem. The au»»»

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»

BEIJING: China’s military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a day after the Philippine defense minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions. Scarborough Shoal is one of Asia’»»»

Singapore: President of Singapore H E Tharman Shanmugaratnam met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani at the Presidential Palace (Istana). The meeting took place as part of the participation of the Deputy P»»»

A British man disappeared from a Budapest hospital yesterday to watch the Champions League final at the Puskás Arena. British football fan chooses Puskás Aréna over Budapest hospital Police have successfully made contact with a British man left in a life-threatening condition following an electric »»»

Former Bulgarian Deputy Economy Minister and businessman Alexander Manolev has been removed from a U.S. sanctions designation that had barred him and his family from entering the United States since 2021. The move was confirmed to The Pavlovic Today by a representative of the U.S. State Department.»»»

In the little-known constituency of Makerfield in northern England, the leadership of the United Kingdom for the next three years could soon be decided, because a win for the Labour candidate could decide the leadership of the Labour Party, which currently governs the country with a large parliamen»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar and opposition politicians clashed in parliament this week over how long the Tisza government could resist the European Commission’s migration pact. László Toroczkai, leader of the right-wing Mi Hazánk party, told the prime minister that he could continue presenting hims»»»

Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»

Share: Reports suggest Washington and Tehran may have reached a memorandum of understanding vis-a-vis Hormuz, despite contradicting public statements. The United States and Iran are still inching towards a deal to extend the ceasefire in the Middle East war and provide a framework for longer-term p»»»

LOS ANGELES: In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city’s history. Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s plea, entered in federal c»»»

PARIS: Between Roland Garros, the Champions League final, and Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference finals all happening today, the term ‘Super Saturday’ doesn’t suffice when describing the vibes here in Paris. At the tennis, French teen sensation Moise Kouame has made Court Suzanne Lenglen his home»»»

NEW YORK: Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country. The process could grind to a halt, however, after the Tru»»»

SINGAPORE: Australia and the United States announced Saturday the nations will “streamline” the AUKUS agreement regarding its purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, which will no longer include any new vessels. The two nations met at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defen»»»

Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaleb MogesBBC Africa AFP via Getty Images Ethiopia's general election takes place on Monday as conflict rages in parts of the country, meaning many people will not be able to vote. In fact,»»»

Darlene Regis The search for the next Filipino singing sensation in the Gulf enters a crucial stage as the final auditions for Pinoy Popstar Middle East 2026 are set to take place on June 5, 2026, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Nom Yum Pan Asian Restaurant by Bistro 974 in Doha. Organised by Gulf Events in p»»»

Singapore: HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with HE Senior Minister in the Singaporean Prime Minister's Office and former Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, at the Presidential Palace (Istana), on the margin of Hi»»»

LONDON: As the elevator doors opened right into the top floor of a luxurious flat on the famous Strand in London, I was humbly greeted by Othman Al-Omeir — a titan of Arab media and the founder and current editor of Elaph. There is a mythology that tends to gather around veteran editors like Al-Ome»»»

PARIS: Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end to her Roland Garros title defense on Saturday. The fourth seed was defeated in the third round 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 by the 28th seed after being a break up in the deciding set. “I think I’ve had»»»

Russia and India are holding consultations on organizing the production of fifth‑generation Su‑57E fighter jets on Indian soil during the international security forum in Moscow. Over 60 years of collaboration, India has mastered licensed production of Su-30MKI jets, T-90S tanks, AK-203 rifles, AK-6»»»

MATREI AM BRENNER, Austria: Thousands of Austrians protesting against noise and pollution blocked a key European highway linking Germany and Italy on Saturday, but widely feared traffic chaos was averted. Protesters gathered on a stretch of the Brenner Pass road that crosses the Alps into Italy. Co»»»