France said on Monday that a suspected Russian oil tanker had been detained in the Atlantic over the weekend, in the latest such seizure aimed at combatting Moscow's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet." The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other»»»

Atlanta: What was meant to be a memorable wedding send-off ended in tragedy when a helicopter carrying a newly married couple crashed shortly after their reception in the US state of Georgia, killing the groom and the pilot while leaving the bride injured. The crash occurred late on May 29 near Daw»»»

MANILA, Philippines: A Philippine senator said he will surrender to authorities after a special anti-graft court ordered his arrest on Monday on a non-bailable charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a huge kickback in a flood-control project in the latest crisis to hit the upper chamber. The»»»

TAITEI: Taiwan’s main opposition leader said Monday she hopes to “gain deeper trust” from the United States, before departing for the country where she is expected to be grilled over her party’s stance on China and defense spending. Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s trip comes two months after h»»»

The Kyrgyz Republic maintains its status as a country with a young population, with children aged 17 and under accounting for 37 percent of the total population. The National Statistical Committee reported. According to it, as of the beginning of 2026, the total number of young citizens of Kyrgyzst»»»

Tunis, June 1 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is partly cloudy in most regions and densely cloudy in the west with localised rain and hailstorms. The rain will move gradually eastwards. The wind is blowing east light to moderate, growing stronger...»»»

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) is intensifying strategic efforts to integrate Saudi private-sector companies into major international development projects financed by the Kingdom, in a move designed to expand the global footprint of Saudi businesses and strengthen local content abroad. The in»»»

RIYADH: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority’s revenue jumped 20.6 percent year on year in 2025 to reach 5.3 billion dirhams ($1.44 billion), spurred by a growing adoption of its online services. Transactions completed through digital channels exceeded 628 million, a 13 percent rise, Emirates News»»»

Dubai: Emirates Group subsidiary Transguard Group has introduced adoption and guardianship leave for employees while continuing to offer up to 85 days of paid maternity leave in the UAE, it announced on Monday. The move was announced on Global Day of Parents, observed annually on June 1. Rabie Atie»»»

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. 4 of 2026 on human resources for the Ajman government, introducing a new framework aimed at modernising public sector employment and enhancing workforce efficiency. The law, which will com»»»

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ‘Naseej’ the National Initiative for Textile Circularity has been launched as a strategic mandate contributing to the transition of the textile sector toward a circular economic system. Naseej aims to move»»»

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday, while U.S. Secretary of State spoke to Lebanese and Israeli leaders in an effort to keep nego»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s wholesale and retail trade revenue index rose 7.3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained strength in consumer spending and commercial activity across the Kingdom. Preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed the gen»»»

Damascus, June 1 (SANA) Syria’s first National Private Sector Dialogue Conference opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together government officials, business representatives and international partners to discuss economic recovery priorities and the role of private investment in the country’s fut»»»

Tokyo: Japan's tech investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota on Monday to become the country's most valuable company, as the benchmark Nikkei index briefly reached a new high amid the AI boom. SoftBank, a major backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, soared more than 11 percent in the afternoon trade, after»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball will face Partizan Belgrade in games one and two of the ABA League Finals at Coca-Cola Arena in the city on June 4 and 6, respectively. The ABA League, in coordination with Dubai Basketball and Partizan Belgrade, has confirmed the club’s long-awaited return home after severa»»»

Last year, cash slipped below 20% of in-person retail spend globally for the first time. In the UAE, contactless and digital payments already dominate the checkout. Saudi Arabia which had set a target of 70% non-cash transactions by 2025, crossed that threshold in 2023. Get updated faster and for F»»»

Praia, Cape Verde: Silveria Nedio beamed as she watched young footballers from the soccer school she is in charge of battling on the pitch in Praia ahead of Cape Verde's first ever World Cup. "We are a small country, but the dream is big," she said. For the first time in history, the tiny volcanic »»»

The Centro Carioca de Fotografia is hosting images from the Andrei Stenin Press Photo Contest – the venue's first international exhibition, part of Rio's Reviver Cultural program. It is an honor to host the Andrei Stenin Press Photo Contest at the Centro Carioca de Fotografia. This is the venue's f»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has intensified his campaign against armed groups operating outside state control, emboldened by public backing from influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and renewed support from Iraq’s top religious establishment in Najaf. Although Zaidi reportedly intended t»»»

Growth should improve a company’s financial strength, but without the right controls, it can quietly weaken profitability. This can turn expansion into a cash flow problem, where the company is selling more, operating harder, and still losing value through poor spending discipline. These leaks can »»»

Ahmedabad, India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it. The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health organised an awareness campaign on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2026 under the slogan, “Don’t be deceived, it’s more dangerous than you think!”, as part of its ongoing efforts to raise community awareness about the risks associated with the use of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Hospitality, a global hospitality asset owner and manager based in Qatar with more than five decades of industry experience, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated “Summer Your Way” campaign, offering exclusive seasonal experiences, luxury staycation packages and fam»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a festive atmosphere that captured the spirit of Eid and the warmth of family gatherings, the “hour and hour ” programme concluded the third edition of its blessed Eid Al-Adha event, “Our Warmth in Our Celebration,” with wide participation from families, children, and a number of ed»»»

Hamas has held Nikolay Mladenov, the senior Gaza representative at the Board of Peace, responsible for the latest Israeli escalation in Gaza, while confirming that intense talks with mediators and regional parties remain ongoing in an effort to halt the violence. Sources within Hamas in Gaza said a»»»

The United States and Iran said Monday they had again traded strikes, straining an already fragile ceasefire as negotiations between the two sides have stalled. Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and occasional flare-ups of violence have not managed to reach a deal to end the war a»»»

The Committee of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs has approved a draft government decree on the «Approval of the Agreement on Coordinated Approaches to Combating Violations of Intellectual»»»

DOHA: The Health Education Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) organised awareness activities in recognition of the World Hypertension Day from 13 to 21 May 2026. The campaign aimed to increase community awareness of hypertension prevention, early detection, regular blood pressure »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library is inviting researchers, parents, and history enthusiasts to a diverse month of programming designed to foster inclusion, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire lifelong learning. The month opens with a focus on family well-being. The “Parenting Book Club” meets»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the 2026 Student Symposium on Innovation and Enterprise at its campus in Doha, under the organisation of the UDST Capstone Committee. UDST President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi said, “Symposiums such as this reflect the core of UDS»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia will receive 12 new aircraft throughout 2026 as the airline continues expanding its fleet to support international growth, tourism demand and network connectivity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said the new d»»»

The recent disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East is a stark reminder that diversification sits at the heart of any resilient, long-term portfolio. The same principle applies at the macro level: diversification is critical to understanding both the value and the potential of the Gulf’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation, represented by the Preventive Health Directorate, has announced the launch of the “Ahlan for Oral Health 2026” campaign yesterday. The campaign aims to promote oral health among older adults in Qatar and ensure their integration into comprehensive healt»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Hajj Mission is set to return to the country today following the successful completion of an exceptional Hajj season that saw all Qatari pilgrims return safely after performing the pilgrimage in an atmosphere of security, comfort and comprehensive care. The mission’s return comes»»»

An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar al-Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused "of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed to o»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered the military to attack targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh. “Following repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist group Hezbollah and the attac»»»

Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command operating area. CENTCOM said it conducted "self-defense strikes" targeting Iran over the weekend. File Photo Courtesy U.S. Central Command/Department of Defense/UPI June 1 (UPI) -- The U»»»

Every year, several hundred young adults head to the steppes of northern China to learn about rare earths at schools like the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology. After completing undergraduate study, they may venture a few kilometers up the six-lane Rare Earths Street in Baotou, wh»»»

The ROBOR index has, over the past 30 years, generally remained close to the key interest rate, fluctuating within the corridor between the central bank’s deposit and lending facilities, and its evolution must be analyzed in correlation with the macroeconomic context and market liquidity, said on T»»»

The Romanian National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) announced that it audited 152 taxpayers between June 2025 and April 2026, establishing additional tax obligations totaling 655 million lei following transfer pricing inspections. Between June 2025 and May 2026, ANAF reviewed intra-group »»»

Published on: 27.05.2026 The National Bank of Romania Board members present at the meeting: Mugur Isarescu, Chairman of the Board and Governor of the National Bank of Romania; Leonardo Badea, Vice Chairman of the Board and First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania; Cosmin Marinescu, Boa»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts his annual "Choose France" investment summit on Monday with foreign investors already pledging billions of dollars of capital for AI and data projects. The conference could also see announcements on rare earth investments in France. France holds a foreign»»»

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday after Iran and the US traded strikes and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Tehran-backed Hezbollah group. US crude futures rose $2.29 or 2.62% to $89.65 a barrel as of 0436 GMT. Brent futures rose $2.05 or 2.25% to $93.1»»»

The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes despite ongoing negotiations aimed at extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor. The latest escalation saw US forces target Iranian military facilities, while Kuwait reported intercepting»»»

RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council countries reduced annual groundwater extraction by 3 percent over the past nine years while increasing reliance on renewable water sources, according to a report issued by the GCC Statistical Center. The findings underscore the region’s growing investment in wat»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the countdown enters its final 10 days, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is moving into its final phase of preparation. Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, the tournament will break new ground as the first 48-team edition, making it the biggest World C»»»

The average working week for the full-time and part-time employees of the European Union, aged between 20 and 64, at the main job was 35.9 hours in 2025 down from 36.9 hours in 2015, according to data published by Eurostat.According to those data, among the member states, the longest working weeks »»»

The great gymnast Nadia Comaneci was decorated, on Saturday, by President Nicusor Dan, with the National Order of the Star of Romania in the rank of Grand Cross.The President said, before the decoration, that currently, the word "exceptional" is perceived differently."If we look at the news, yester»»»

Iran executed two men convicted over their role in unrest in Tehran in January 2026, including setting fire ‌to a ‌mosque, damaging ‌public ⁠property and clashing with ⁠security forces, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Monday. Mizan ⁠identified the men ‌as ‌Mehrdad Mohammadinia ‌and As»»»