One of 300,000: A Syrian family’s vigil for their missing daughter
The family of Majdoleen Al-Qadi holding her picture. (SANA photo) Majdoleen Al-Qadi’s father, Mohammad Fares Al-Qadi, recalled that his daughter often took on the role of protecting her sisters within the family. (SANA photo) Majdoleen Al-Qadi’s uncle, Mahmoud Sheikh Al-Shabab, told SANA that the f»»»
Brace for the heat: UAE temperatures forecast to reach 47°C
Dubai: Fair weather is expected across the UAE on Sunday, with temperatures rising across inland areas and reaching as high as 47°C, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). NCM said conditions would remain generally clear, although clouds are expected to develop over eastern regions »»»
North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
SEOUL, South Korea: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a US push for the denuclearization of North Korea an “anachronistic dream,” saying Sunday the North will steadily expand its nuclear arsenal in the face of US-led threats. The statement came a day before Chinese Presi»»»
US says it destroyed two Iran drones targeting Hormuz shipping
WASHINGTON: The US military said late Saturday it shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic, the latest clash between the warring forces as tensions escalate anew in the Middle East. “Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way a»»»
Tiny homes see tiny boost for Los Angeles homeless as World Cup nears
LOS ANGELES, United States: For the past few months, Michael Gilpin has slept in a small, prefabricated house he moved into when he got off the streets of Los Angeles as part of a major drive to reduce homelessness. The single-room unit is a long way from perfect — he says it has the air of a “jail»»»
Central Bank and the Dollar struggle
by Maye Sadek In its effort to get out of its economic crisis, reflected in the insufficiency of the inflows of foreign currencies, Egypt held this week a new economic conference aiming to attract Arab investors. A two-day conference, dubbed as “Matrouh, The Future of Investment,” started last Satu»»»
100 days of war: What happened to Trump's Iran goals and what lies ahead?
DUBAI: One hundred days after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, the Middle East remains caught between war and peace. The conflict has killed senior Iranian leaders, disrupted one of the world’s most important energy routes and drawn the region into its most dangerous »»»
Europe airline queues may worsen this summer, warns IATA over EES system
Rio de Janeiro: Europe’s new border protocol, Entry Exit System (EES), could trigger renewed chaos at airports across the bloc this summer. The airline industry’s top trade association, IATA, said passengers could potentially face waiting times of up to six hours. Sign up for our daily business new»»»
'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMohamed GabobeMogadishu Getty ImagesFighters from the Union of Islamic Courts took control of Mogadishu in June 2006 Shopkeeper Yusuf Ali still battles with mem»»»
Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone WellsPeru BBCBus driver Toño says a criminal gang shot him in the legs and body after demanding money. "If you don't meet our demands, we will kill your drivers." This mes»»»
How Did Tehran Enter the Palestinian Arena?
A compelling story is often enough to send a journalist in search of the man who carries it. The search becomes even more urgent when that man carries two. That was the case many years ago when I set out to find Anis Naccache. As a young Lebanese activist, Naccache joined Fatah’s student battalion »»»
Allegations of settling migrants in Libya are not true: UNSMIL
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) issued a statement last Thursday (4 June) saying it has taken note of the demonstrations held in front of its headquarters and the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The United Nations affirmed the right o»»»
MUP ”Medical Union Pharmaceuticals” signs a strategic partnership contract with the South African “Nimolox” group
MUP” Medical Union Pharmaceuticals”, one of the largest companies of the Acdima Group, signed a strategic partnership contract with the Nimolox Group from the State of South Africa, on the sidelines of the activities of the first African Medical Conference and Exhibition “Africa Health ExCon”, whic»»»
Churchill deemed ‘elitist’ in UK banknote review – Telegraph
The Bank of England’s decision to remove historical figures such as Winston Churchill from banknotes came after research commissioned by the regulator concluded that they were “elitist and divisive,” The Telegraph reported on Friday. The central bank announced in March that it would end its use of »»»
Egyptian Pound Set for 4-5% Fluctuation: Prime Minister Madbouly Signals Strategic Economic Flexibility
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has signaled that the Egyptian pound may fluctuate between 4% to 5% in the near future. This statement, made during a November 30th press conference, reflects a pragmatic shift in the government’s approach to currency management. Prime Minister Madbouly under»»»
What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family linked resort in Albania
TIRANA, Albania: A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania. Thousands protested peacefully in the Albanian capital Saturday evening, in one of the largest protests so far. Earli»»»
Germany maintain winning run as Portugal, Belgium claim warm-up victories
BRUSSELS: Germany earned a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in their final warm-up match in Chicago on Saturday, while there were also victories for Portugal and Belgium as teams fine-tune ahead of the tournament’s kickoff next week. It was the ninth win in a row for four-time wo»»»
Bots now generate more web traffic than humans, Cloudflare says
Bots and AI agents now generate more web traffic than humans, according to data from internet infrastructure company Cloudflare. CEO Matthew Prince has described the development as a major turning point in the history of the web. Recent Cloudflare Radar data shows that automated bot requests accoun»»»
Qatar Charity signs agreement with Bosnia ministry to support returnees
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement joint development projects aimed at supporting returnees and improving their living conditions. The agreement was si»»»
Doha Festival City delivers strong Eid Al Adha performance
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in footfall during May, with the three-day Eid Al Adha period achieving a further 15% year-on-year uplift. The strong perf»»»
US to make Iranian assets available to Gulf allies to repair damage caused by Iran, source says
WASHINGTON: The United States will make Iranian assets available to Gulf allies to support rebuilding and repairs for future damage caused by Iran, a source familiar said on Saturday. The US will also consider using those assets to support repairs for past damages, the source said, ad»»»
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
PARIS: France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday. The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans,»»»
Analysis: What happens next in Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire with Israel?
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Presidential Palace was awaiting the response of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a close Hezbollah ally, to the ceasefire framework outlined in Thursday’s joint Lebanese-Israeli declaration issued after a new round of US-mediated negotiations. Berri’s reaction was mixed, backing s»»»
Iran World Cup team flies to Mexico
ANTALYA: Iran’s World Cup squad left Turkiye for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington after the US refused to issue visas for some of the team’s support squad. The team will be based in Tijuana in northwest Mexico for the duration of the »»»
GCC, Egypt condemn Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as a dangerous escalation
Riyadh/Cairo, June 6 (SANA) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Egypt on Saturday condemned the ongoing Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, calling them a dangerous and irresponsible escalation that threatens regional security. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC, said in a »»»
Pope Leo hopes to bridge Spain's political divide on papal visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV blesses infants on his visit to the Caritas Charity Centrer in the Lucero neighborhood of Madrid Saturday. The pontiff is visiting Spain from from June 6 through June 12, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Photo by Ciro Fusco/EPA June 6 (UPI) -- Pope Leo X»»»
Russia goes on the offensive against Armenian PM Pashinyan
Days before Armenia’s parliamentary elections on June 7, Russia is carrying out a full-scale offensive and campaign of pressure against the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has the strongest chances of winning. Not only President Vladimir Putin, but also the leaders of the »»»
Review: ‘Obsession’ – supernatural psychological horror film
The oldest lesson in fairytales is that wishes come with conditions. In 26-year-old YouTube creator Curry Barker’s breakout horror feature “Obsession,” the price of one young man’s longing is another woman’s horror. Made for less than $1 million, and filmed on a tight 20-day production timeline, Ba»»»
M&P Group expands global reach through new strategic partnerships at Cairo forum
M&P Group, a public affairs and strategic communications firm, has expanded its international footprint through a series of strategic partnerships announced during the seventh edition of the Mosaic International Forum for Strategic Affairs – Middle East and Africa Edition, held in Cairo. Organised »»»
Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait and Bahrain as US-Iran deadlock persists over $24bn
Egypt strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, describing it as a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf and the wider region. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack a blatant viola»»»
Egypt explores expanded renewable energy cooperation with China Energy, EPPEI
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with senior executives from China Energy and the Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in renewable energy integration, power grid modernisation, energy stora»»»
Young investors fuel Egypt’s digital gold boom: iSagha
Egypt is witnessing a significant surge in digital gold investment, driven largely by younger investors, as changing consumer behaviour and growing financial awareness reshape the domestic gold market, according to Saied Embaby, CEO of iSagha, the online gold and jewellery trading platform. Citing »»»
Al-Sisi reviews Universal Health Insurance rollout, approves wage increase for ambulance workers
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on the implementation of the country’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and approved a proposal to improve wages for employees of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, according to a statement issued by the presidency. Al-Sisi met with P»»»
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 7 people, including 2 women
CAIRO: An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians, including two women, in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over safeguarding a strained ceasefire agreement. Medics said seven people were killed and 15 others, in»»»
The EU’s ‘strictest-ever migration law’ won’t change anything
The European Union’s new migration rules, agreed upon in principle by lawmakers and state representatives, will allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers to third countries if they cannot be returned to their countries of origin. They also introduce stricter rules for dealing with ille»»»
Iran Warns US Strikes Risk Dragging Middle East Back Into Conflict
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The United States is exposing the Middle East to serious risks by violating the ceasefire with Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. Earlier in the week, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US forces carried out strikes on Iranian radar stations in Goruk and on Q»»»
Marc Marquez dominates Sprint race at Balaton Park, remains unbeaten in Hungary
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) continued his flawless record on Hungarian soil by securing another Sprint victory at the 2026 MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix. Marc Marquez apparently loves racing in Hungary In only his second race weekend since returning to action, the reigning world champion delive»»»
Banque du Caire launches new savings certificates with returns of up to 18.5%
Banque du Caire has launched a new suite of savings certificates offering returns of up to 18.5%, as part of its ongoing strategy to provide flexible savings and investment solutions tailored to the needs of different customer segments while helping maximise returns on savings. In a statement, the »»»
Egypt steps up preparations to host OECD MENA ministerial meeting
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held talks with Luca Sabbatucci, Italy’s Permanent Representative to international organisations in Paris, and Esen Altuğ, Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as Egy»»»
KOICA, WFP support refugees, host communities in Egypt
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have marked the completion of a joint programme supporting refugees and Egyptian host communities through integrated initiatives to improve nutrition, economic resilience, and social cohesion. With »»»
Finnish YIT wants to build shelters in Poland
Finnish developer YIT wants to bring Scandinavian housing standards to Poland, including shelters in new buildings, turnkey apartments, and cooperation with local governments on protective infrastructure. Poland is becoming one of YIT’s key European growth markets. The company says shelters should »»»
NBP: current interest rates are good
NBP Governor Adam Glapiński said Poland’s current interest-rate level is appropriate and high enough to stabilize inflation, with no reason to change it for now. In June, the Monetary Policy Council kept the reference rate at 3.75%. Inflation eased to 3.1% year over year in May, from 3.2% in April,»»»
Hungary-Ukraine breakthrough delayed? Planned Magyar-Zelensky meeting in Budapest postponed
A planned meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Budapest has been postponed, according to Hungarian media reports. The talks, reportedly scheduled for Monday evening, were expected to focus on repairing relations between Hungary and Ukra»»»
Air Arabia updates flights from UAE hubs: Check routes, restart dates and booking options
Dubai: Air Arabia has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, operating across select routes in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, subject to operational and regulatory approvals, according to a travel update issued on June 5. Passengers can book available services through t»»»
4,500 sub-Saharan migrants have benefited from voluntary return programme (Jebabli)
Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - Some 4,500 sub-Saharan migrants have benefited from the voluntary return programme to their countries of origin, in coordination with the Tunisian Red Crescent and regional and local authorities, particularly those in the...»»»
Outgoing Mossad chief oversaw expansion of covert operations against Iran and Hezbollah, report says
LONDON: Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea transformed Israel’s spy agency into a force capable of influencing conflicts across multiple fronts in the Middle East, according to a wide-ranging report published by the Jerusalem Post as he concluded his five-year tenure. The report, published on Satur»»»
Emirates issues Ebola travel advisory as UAE tightens entry and visa rules
Dubai: Emirates has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of updated entry measures linked to Ebola-related precautions affecting several countries, including the UAE. The airline said multiple destinations have introduced entry restrictions and enhanced health screening in response to the vi»»»
India's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman for the first time
Dubai: India’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman for the first time, dropping below the replacement level needed to sustain population growth over the long term and marking a profound demographic shift in the world’s most populous nation. The decline, according to The Econom»»»
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. hits surveillance radar sites - UPI.com
Iran fired upon Kuwait and Bahrain after the United States attacked surveillance sites in Iran Friday. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- The United States said it intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles and drones shot toward the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian G»»»
Andreeva comes of age with Roland Garros triumph over surprise package Chwalinska
PARIS: Mirra Andreeva became the youngest French Open champion in over three decades on Saturday as she swept aside surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 on a blustery Court Philippe Chatrier, where the Pole seemed frozen by the magnitude of the occasion. The 19-year-old Russian, the youngest »»»