Dubai gold prices stay flat despite Middle East tensions — what buyers should know
Dubai: Dubai’s gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday as global markets weighed intensifying Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and a stronger US dollar, all of which are shaping investor sentiment toward safe-haven assets. In Dubai, 24K gold held steady at Dh547.50 per gram, unchanged f»»»
A Bachelor’s in Rare Earths? In China, There Are Schools for That
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»»»
Ronaldo’s unfinished World Cup business
Doha, Qatar: For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career defined by records, trophies and unforgettable moments. Yet despite dominating club football, one achievement still eludes him - the FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese maestro is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in »»»
World Cup 2026 set for record scale as football enters new era
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»»»
Patients Find Help with Therapy Donkeys at Psychiatric Hospital Near Paris
Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that's unique to France. The 19th century farm buildings and wooded surroundings are a haven within the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in Neuilly-sur-Marne. On Friday, patients too»»»
Qatar win 4x400m relay silver as medal haul hits double figures in Hong Kong
Qatar’s Youssef Abdulaziz, Mohammed Abdullah, Mohammed Mousa and Samir Mousa celebrate winning the silver medal in the 4×400m relay race at the Asian Youth Championships in Hong Kong. The quartet clocked a new Qatari time of 3:05.06. In other key performances, Qatar’s Faisal Abdullah also won silve»»»
France says more than 890 arrested in Champions League final riots
PARIS: France’s interior minister said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year over the weekend. “We’ve had more than 890 arrests. In total, that’s 45 percent more than l»»»
Trump Names Tom Barrack as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria, Iraq
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the appointment of Tom Barrack as special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq. The new designation, which comes following the expiration of Barrack’s formal mandate, reflects the administration’s push to phase in full diplomatic relations with Damascus»»»
One dead, 780 arrested across France as unrest mars PSG's victory night
French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title. Police said a man in his twenties died in a motorbike crash in the capital. Planned celebrations for the team's win on»»»
'AI Simply Can't Replicate It': Japan Embraces Zine Trend
Through the noise of rushing papers and whirring belts at a print factory in Kyoto, two creators watch their photo essay come to life in broadsheet form -- part of an effort to win new audiences in the age of AI. Despite the decline of the publishing industry, self-publication and handmade "zine" m»»»
Landslide expected for sitting PM as Ethiopia votes
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide win. In power since 2018, Abiy is criticized for growing authoritarianism and a crackdown on dissent, in contrast to his early years in power when he won the»»»
Majid Al Mohandis turns Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena into a sea of emotion, music and nostalgia
Dubai: Majid Al Mohandis delivered an unforgettable night of music and emotion at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Friday, drawing hundreds of fans from across the UAE and beyond in a celebration that reflected the city’s multicultural spirit. Concertgoers from all nationalities filled the packed venue, »»»
Can a peace deal preserve free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz?
Many Iranian officials have publicly stated: their strategic goal is to ensure "sovereignty" over the strait. This demand has featured prominently in negotiations with the US so far, a global conflict monitor notes. Amid the on-going talks, US negotiators have pushed for stricter limits on Iran’s n»»»
Sadyr Japarov congratulates Kyrgyzstanis on International Children's Day - | 24.KG
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov congratulated Kyrgyzstanis on June 1, International Children’s Day. The presidential press service reported. The head of state addressed children, parents, and all citizens of the country, emphasizing the importance of a happy childhood, quality educat»»»
Speed meets service: 1:38 response at Al Muraqqabat
Dubai: Al Muraqqabat Police Station responded to serious incidents in just 1 minute and 38 seconds in 2025, exceeding Dubai Police's target of 2 minutes and 45 seconds, while achieving 100 per cent security coverage and some of the highest public safety confidence ratings in the emirate. The result»»»
Pro-Trump de la Espriella and peace-builder Cepeda to face off in a presidential runoff in Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia: Tough-on-crime lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda were leading the vote count in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, and are to face off in a runoff in the South American nation later in June. De la Espriella — a newcomer known»»»
Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTamasin FordBBC Africa Eye Meji AlabiMeji Alabi, famous for his edgy videos, wanted to explore more of Nigeria's traumatic past beyond his grandfather's war stories Me»»»
Youth-Driven Fintech Surge: Transforming Egypt’s Financial Landscape
Over the past five years, Egypt has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its financial technology sector, with a 5.5-fold increase in fintech startups. According to the FinTech Landscape Report by Entlaq, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Dutch Embassy in Egypt, th»»»
Hard-right populist tops Colombia vote, faces leftist in runoff
Colombia's presidential election is headed to a runoff after voters delivered a sharply polarised first-round result on Sunday, setting up a contest between hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. The vote came at the end of Colombia's bloodiest campaign in mor»»»
FBI offers $50K in manhunt for alleged killer of Va. sheriff's deputy - UPI.com
The FBI announced Sunday it is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information to the capture of Michael Timothy Puckett, wanted for aggravated murder in the shooting death of a Virginia sheriff's deputy on Friday. Photo courtesy Wytheville, Va., Police Department May 31 (UPI) -- The FBI on Sund»»»
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGemma HandyBusiness reporter, St John’s, Antigua WalkerswoodHot sauce producers in Jamaica are struggling with a shortage of key chilli peppers Hot pepper sauce in Caribbean cuisine is »»»
Israel's widening Lebanon offensive 'cause for serious concern': Germany warns of severe humanitarian fallout
Berlin: Germany has sounded a strong note of alarm over Israel's broadening ground offensive in southern Lebanon, warning that a wider military offensive threatens to push the highly volatile region into a deeper crisis. In a report, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cautioned that the curren»»»
Wembanyama eyes ‘childhood dream’ after Spurs win NBA Western Conference Finals
LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realizing a lifelong dream after helping the San Antonio Spurs battle past the Oklahoma City Thunder to set up an NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks on Saturday. Wembanyama’s 22-point haul was the cornerstone of a superb display as San Ant»»»
MoPH organises awareness driveon World No Tobacco Day 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) 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 associa»»»
Tbilisi counts the cost of Trump Tower
On the old Soviet hippodrome on the edge of central Tbilisi, elderly residents still gather in the mornings among the wild grass and trees. Sofo, 80, has lived in the district since her student days, fifty years ago, and has walked here almost daily for the last twenty. She points to newer apartmen»»»
Spotlight - Colombia's election: Meeting the Presidential contenders
The Economist’s Kinley Salmon on his encounters with the candidates France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks to Economist’s Latin America Correspondent Kinley Salmon about what’s at stake for Colombia, whether a hard right populist who calls himself “The Tiger” could become President and why security is still »»»
Hungary clash: President Sulyok won’t resign after Magyar call
Hungary’s President Sulyok Tamás has responded to Prime Minister Magyar Péter’s calls for him to resign, saying he will not step down after considering the option. In a video message, Sulyok argued that resignation “would not provide a solution to the constitutional settlement of the institutional »»»
Review: ‘The Sheep Detectives’ directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin
‘The Sheep Detectives’ (2026) will not have you counting sheep, but it might awaken the curious child within you. Reminiscent of 1995’s “Babe,” another talking-animals film, this one similarity has many caked-in moral lessons amid the adventures and misadventures — and it comes with a side of murde»»»
Paris stages hero’s welcome for PSG Champions League winners under heavy security
PARIS: Paris staged a hero’s welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title with celebrations planned in the capital under heavy security after a night of revelry marred by unrest. Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on Saturday night in the Hungarian c»»»
Debrecen-made BMW iX3 recalled over potential safety risk
BMW has launched a BMW iX3 recall affecting a small number of early vehicles built at its new Debrecen plant, after a safety risk was identified during internal checks. According to Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), 145 vehicles worldwide are covered by the campaign, all produced b»»»
Israeli Soldiers Share Rare Accounts from Gaza: Killings Never Stopped
The Israeli combat soldier saw his teammates yelling in celebration, congratulating one another. They had just struck a vehicle of Palestinians driving near the Israeli-controlled part of the Gaza Strip, killing everyone inside. The reservist said scenes like this had become common after a fragile »»»
WHO Chief Reports 5 Ebola Recoveries, New Treatment Center Opens in Eastern Congo
Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern Congo, a city at the heart of an outbreak. “Four people will be discharged today and there was one that was discharged the day before yesterday,” WH»»»
CATL Debrecen: government blocks further Chinese expansion
Hungary’s government will not support further expansion of CATL Debrecen beyond the first battery plant currently being developed, a parliamentary state secretary said in an interview published on 30 May 2026. Zsolt Tárkányi, parliamentary state secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Investment»»»
Frankly Speaking: Assessing Operation Epic Fury
RIYADH: Three months after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the Middle East remains gripped by instability, stretching from Gaza and Lebanon to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. For Nomi Bar-Yaacov, the veteran human rights lawyer and international peace negotiator, the ver»»»
J&J Prostate Cancer Drug Reduces Risk of Cancer Spread and Death in Late-stage Study
Johnson & Johnson's prostate cancer drug Erleada used with hormone-blocking therapy six months before and after prostate surgery improved the chances of eliminating the cancer and reduced the risk of disease progression or death, according to data from a late-stage trial presented on Sunday. The st»»»
WHO chief visits eastern DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus traveled to Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday to show his support to the residents of the capital of Ituri Province, the epicentre of a severe Ebola virus outbreak. There have been at least 1,077 suspecte»»»
Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in shadow of Middle East crisis
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela claimed a record-breaking, fourth successive general election victory for his Labour Party on Sunday after campaigning on the strength of a thriving economy and calling for a strong mandate to shield the tiny island state from the crisis in the Middle East.&nb»»»
Schengen Visa Rejection Rates: Top 10 Hardest Countries for UAE Residents
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»»»
780 arrested, deadly road accident in PSG victory celebrations across France
Paris, France: French authorities announced Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man. Thousands of people poured into»»»
Sheikh Yazbek Addresses Resistance Community: We Are Close to “Third Liberation” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Yazbek Addresses Resistance Community: We Are Close to “Third Liberation” 31-05-2026 15:59 PM Head of Hezbollah Juristic Council She»»»
New York Mayor Mamdani to skip annual parade celebrating Israel
NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend an annual parade honoring Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights. Though it has gone by different names over the years, the Israel Day parade has always been a must-att»»»
Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek at French Open
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»»»
Temu, now one of the most-used shopping platforms in Hungary fined EUR 200 million by the EU
Temu has been handed one of the largest penalties ever imposed on an online marketplace in Europe after the European Commission fined the Chinese retail giant EUR 200 million for failing to stop illegal and dangerous products being sold on its platform. According to the Commission, Temu failed to p»»»
Nigerian ex-general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Nigerian ex-general abducted with his wife in the north-west Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforWest Africa reporter, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesRetired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, seen here in 2009, was spokesman for the army a decade ago A retired senior Nigerian military officer»»»
Colombia votes in presidential election pitting Petro allies against pro-Trump candidates
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»»»
Wizz Air: crisis is an opportunity as jets return
Wizz Air is betting that Europe’s tough aviation climate could end up strengthening its hand. As airlines face elevated operating costs and supply-chain disruption, the ultra-low-cost carrier argues its fuel hedging, young fleet and improving aircraft availability will allow it to accelerate growth»»»
WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
BUNIA, Congo: Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to eastern Congo’s Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak. “Four people will be discharged today and there was one that was discharged the day before yesterd»»»
PSG’s Champions League win marred by riotous celebration, 780 arrested
PARIS: French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man. Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the »»»
Russia recalls Armenia envoy ahead of election
Russia said on May 30 it has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations over what it described as Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union, escalating tensions between the traditional allies just days before Armenia's June 7 general election. The move comes amid a widening »»»
Russia recalls Armenia envoy ahead of election
Russia said on May 30 it has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations over what it described as Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union, escalating tensions between the traditional allies just days before Armenia's June 7 general election. The move comes amid a widening »»»