Kyrgyz director Nargiza Dotieva’s feature-length debut film Ereze has been selected for the «New Asian Talents» competition program at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. The film’s world premiere will take place at one of Asia’s largest film forums, which will be held from June 12 to 21»»»

The Israeli military is targeting rescue workers in and around the city of Nabatieh as it expands its offensive into southern Lebanon, RT correspondent Ali Rida Sbeity reported from the ground on Monday. The reporter traveled through the city, accompanying first responders as they searched for surv»»»

Jerusalem: The Israeli military said early Tuesday air defenses intercepted two projectiles from Lebanon, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that fighting would end.“Following the sirens that sounded at 01:35 (2235 GMT) in several areas in northern Israel, the IAF intercepted two proje»»»

In a week marked by bearish sentiment, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) concluded trading on a negative note. The benchmark EGX30 index experienced a decline of 1.67%, closing at 31,332.73 points, raising concerns among market participants about potential headwinds in the broader economy. The EGX33, a »»»

By Khaled Al-Amin Photo Credit: Ahmed Saber Lately, the name Uber has been widely circulated among the Egyptian community, what it is? how did it succeed in grabbing so much attention from different social classes here in Egypt? We will examine the case from all its angels, to present the fairest v»»»

In a significant move to capitalize on the burgeoning cloud computing market, Dubai-based Edgnex Data Centers, led by billionaire Hussain Sajwani, has announced a joint venture with European utility giant PPC Group. The partnership aims to establish a state-of-the-art data center in Spata, Greece, »»»

Law enforcement agencies of Kyrgyzstan and Russia have disrupted the activities of a transnational group involved in supplying large batches of synthetic drugs from Russia to Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. The special operation was carried out by officer»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that its Class 12 verification and re-evaluation portal is now live, ending uncertainty caused by earlier technical glitches and cybersecurity concerns. In an update on X, CBSE Headquarters confirmed the portal’s activation and advised s»»»

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said the two sides had agreed to dial back fighting following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and indirect communication with Hezbollah. US President Donald Trump said Monday that Israe»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told US President Donald Trump that his country would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. Earlier, Trump had said that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, B»»»

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Monday that she has formed a new left-leaning minority coalition after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March. The agreement secures her third term in office, bringing together four parties that hold a slim parliament»»»

Bulgaria has barely had time to celebrate joining the eurozone monetary union at the start of this year before the European Commission is set to turn around and throw it into the rapidly growing financial delinquents club. Bulgaria is about to breach the 3% of GDP. budget deficit threshold that wil»»»

Bulgaria has barely had time to celebrate joining the eurozone monetary union at the start of this year before the European Commission is set to turn around and throw it into the rapidly growing financial delinquents club. Bulgaria is about to breach the 3% of GDP. budget deficit threshold that wil»»»

ROME: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Italy’s Calabria region early on Tuesday and was felt as far away as Naples. The epicentre was located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the city of Cosenza, about 240 kilometres southeast of Naples. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Share: Photo- A woman carries the body of six-month-old Mariam Fahs during her funeral after she was killed in an Israeli strike on the town of Saksakiyeh (AP) Growing frustration is emerging within Lebanon’s Shiite community, extending beyond the traditional political discourse of Hezbollah and th»»»

British Ambassador to Egypt John Casson said petroleum giant British Petroleum (BP) is investing $13 billion over five years to make Egypt the new energy superpower, through investments worth more than Cairo’s three-year $12 billion loan deal with the IMF. In a press release, the UK Embassy in Cair»»»

June 1 (UPI) -- At least seven people, including the suspected shooter, are dead Monday following a series of shootings in an Iowa city that authorities said stemmed from a domestic dispute. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine, located along the eastern Iowa border»»»

The US naval blockade continues to choke Iran, with 121 ships redirected and five "disabled" so far as of June 1, according to the Central Command (CentCom), which oversees US military operations in the Gulf and Middle East. The move ensures "compliance" to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, i»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are paying more at the pump for a fourth straight month, with petrol prices rising by nearly 8% in June. Yet despite the increase, local fuel costs remain below many major international markets as global oil prices cool from recent highs. New June fuel prices are: Super 98, Spe»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have released an awareness video urging motorists not to leave their vehicles unlocked or unattended with keys inside, warning that even a brief lapse in judgment can create an opportunity for theft. The video is part of the force’s new campaign, “The Safety of Your Belongin»»»

The UAE is expected to experience dusty conditions, fresh to strong winds and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf over the coming days, while temperatures gradually decline towards the weekend, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Tuesday. The NCM said the country is being affected by an ext»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police successfully implemented its security and traffic plan during the Eid Al Adha holiday, handling more than 70,000 calls and ensuring smooth traffic flow and public safety across the emirate. The force received 61,509 emergency calls through the 999 hotline and 8,432 calls thr»»»

Saudi Arabia's Central Bank (SAMA) has instructed financing companies and other licensed non-bank financial institutions to notify the central bank at least five working days before launching any investment round, as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight of fundraising activities. The »»»

Multiple explosions were heard on Tuesday as missiles rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, AFP journalists and officials said, with authorities urging residents to seek shelter. Residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets, AFP journalists observed, as a large plume of smoke emanated from»»»

Dubai: As negotiations between Iran and the United States falter and fighting in Lebanon escalates, attention is turning to another strategic waterway that could become the next flashpoint in the Middle East conflict: the Bab Al Mandab Strait. According to a report by CNN, Iranian media reported on»»»

Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey. Syrian authorities have said the country was experiencing an "exceptional" rise in water levels along the Euphrate»»»

When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media. “Did anyone else hear that boom?” “Anyone feel that?” NASA let people know over the weekend that the cause of the commotion was a meteor, but on Monday the»»»

BOGOTÁ: The hard-right Donald Trump fan and leftist senator vying to become president of Colombia traded insults on Monday as they threw themselves into campaigning for the June 21 election runoff. Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was the surprise winner of the first round of the presiden»»»

WASHINGTON: One American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq, US and UK officials said Monday without releasing further details. The deaths occurred Sunday at an air base in Irbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, where the US has retained a»»»

KYIV: A major ‌Russian attack targeted Kyiv early on Tuesday, with at least four people injured and an apartment building in the Ukrainian capital heavily damaged, according to witnesses ​and officials. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a suspected missile strike on a 24-story apartment building cau»»»

TORONTO: Canadian ‌Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday a new federal advisory council to combat antisemitism, warning that a surge in hate ​crimes means the country is failing to protect Jewish Canadians. Speaking at a Toronto synagogue, Carney said antisemitism in Canada “has surged to »»»

Minerals, trade routes and demographics are pushing the African continent to the centre of the global economy, and countries that recognised this wealth early on and invested in it are now benefiting from the strategic advantage of that foresight. Africa, a region that was once seen as the fragile »»»

Share: Illustration- After decades of carrying the burdens of others, many Lebanese Shiites are beginning to carry only one flag: Lebanon’s. Lebanon first. That is the revolution After bearing the greatest burden of war, many Lebanese Shiites are embracing a simple truth: Lebanon’s future matters m»»»

A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person in Russia's Kursk region near the Ukrainian border on Monday, the regional governor said. "Today in the village of Shchekino, Rylsky district, an enemy drone attacked a civilian vehicle," Kursk region governor Alexander Khinshtein said on Telegram. "To our»»»

In a decisive step towards rejuvenating Egypt’s economic landscape, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has introduced the formation of six specialized advisory committees. These committees are designed to bolster communication between the government and the private sector, facilitating a continuou»»»

CAIRO: Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. He stressed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and represent a dangerous escalation that »»»

CAIRO: Egypt has strongly condemned Iran's heinous and repeated attacks on Kuwait, saying they constitute a flagrant violation of the Gulf state's sovereignty and territorial integrity and pose a serious threat to security and stability in the Gulf region. According to statement released by the Min»»»

Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened to halt negotiations and confront Israel if its military operations in Lebanon continue, amid heightened regional tensions. Ghalibaf said he had phone call with Nabih Berri, speaker of Lebanon's parliament, in which emphasised solidar»»»

Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at Carthage Palace, Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Francophonie and the Congolese Diaspora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,...»»»

Pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia’s race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns on criminal groups across Latin America. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Chr»»»

The Egyptian stock exchange (EGX) wrapped up the week with overall gains on December 5, 2024, as key indices showed modest upward movement. The main index, EGX30, edged up by 0.02%, reaching 30,839.57 points, indicating steady investor confidence. Among the indices, the EGX33, which aligns with Sha»»»

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil Getty ImagesHealth workers are on the frontline of trying to stop the current Ebola outbreak Health workers in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing against t»»»

Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - The first flight carrying Tunisian pilgrims back from the Holy Sites arrived Monday morning at the Pilgrims’ Terminal in Tunis, led by Minister of Religious Affairs, Ahmed Bouhali.In a statement, the ministry said that pilgrims...»»»

Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare May 23 to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. On Monday, hundreds of people in Kenya protested plans for a nearby field hospital to quarantine and t»»»

NEW YORK CITY: France’s ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, warned the UN Security Council that Israel’s expanding military operations in Lebanon risked becoming a “major strategic mistake,” as he urged all parties to recommit to the fragile ceasefire agreement and pursue a diplomatic resolutio»»»

Crude oil futures held near multi-month highs on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), with US benchmark WTI trading around $92 per barrel and international Brent near $95, as lingering fallout from the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt critical Middle East energy flows. The elevated prices reflect pe»»»

Ukraine and its neighboring EU countries would be the first to suffer if Kiev’s continued attacks result in an incident at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been targ»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US Defense Department has designated its press office a classified space, the Pentagon said Monday, making it off-limits to journalists who used to be able to enter the area. “The Pentagon Press Office has been redesignated as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Fac»»»

PARIS, France: World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday’s night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka produced an impressive display, hitting 39 winners and 12 aces, against a battling Osaka to »»»

NEW YORK: An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to US criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American interests in Europe, proclaiming in a courtroom outburst, “I am not a criminal.” Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi spoke in»»»