Dubai: A rare seasonal Blue Moon, which is also a Micromoon, will rise above the UAE skies tonight, creating one of the year’s most unusual lunar events. To celebrate the occasion, Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), in collaboration with SEE Institute, will host a special public observation night at SEE »»»

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)»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Iran has restored access to most of the underground missile facilities targeted during the recent conflict with the United States and Israel, raising fresh questions about the long-term effectiveness of efforts to cripple Tehran’s missile arsenal, according to a CNN investigation based on sa»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Environmental Compliance announced a 145 percent increase in inspection rounds targeting high environmental impact activities during the Hajj season, compared with the previous season. Ali Al-Ghamdi, CEO of center, said that this year’s monitoring and insp»»»

Melbourne: Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game "Doom" and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing. It's the science-fiction work of biotech boffins at Cortical Labs, who»»»

Sidoarjo, Indonesia: Harwati clasped her hands and offered a prayer on the edge of a sludge lake on the Indonesian island of Java, as dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands. On May 29, 2006, the earth in the Sidoarjo district of East J»»»

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»»»

More than 1,400 students and over 200 teachers took part in the 78th National Tourist March "In the Footsteps of Botev's rebel detachment" from Kozloduy to Okolchitsa Peak, which on Sunday passed through the historic site of Milin Kamak, where participants were greeted by Education and Science Mini»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Targets Haifa, Nahariya and All Positions of Israeli Forces in South Lebanon with Missiles and Drones 31-05-2026 14:50 PM It is t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced, in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, the adoption of early morning and evening hours for burials during the summer period. As part of organizing operational procedures at cemeteries, the schedule in place from June to Se»»»

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 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»»»

RIYADH: Middle Eastern airlines posted a 46.6 percent drop in passenger demand in April, pulling global air traffic down 3.4 percent as regional conflict disrupted travel networks. According to the International Air Transport Association’s latest passenger traffic report, global demand would have r»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

The Bulgarian government is moving to simplify and accelerate visa procedures for tourists and seasonal workers from non-EU countries through coordinated efforts between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two institutions are launching joint measures aimed at improving»»»

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 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 »»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s immigration authorities stopped nearly 40,000 passengers from boarding international flights in 2025 as part of a sweeping crackdown on human smuggling and irregular migration, officials said, defending the controversial practice as a life-saving measure rather than a punitive one»»»

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Saturday night that the country’s Armed Forces are exercising full authority over the management of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that all vessels must comply with Iranian regulations or face “serious risks.” In a statement, the military hea»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf thanked Saudi Arabia for facilitating Hajj pilgrims on Sunday, urging the masses to begin preparations for next year’s pilgrimage. Pakistan kicked off its post-Hajj flight operations on Saturday to bring back thousands of pilgr»»»

RIYADH: The handicrafts section at the Saudi pavilion, the guest of honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, offers visitors a glimpse into the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage through a selection of traditional crafts representing its diverse regions. Highlights include Sadu weaving, a r»»»

NEW DELHI: Saudi dates are becoming increasingly popular in India, dry fruit traders and the Kingdom’s regulator say, as Indian buyers look for healthier alternatives to sugar and better-quality fruit than the Iranian dates that used to dominate the market. Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Palms »»»

JEDDAH: The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in partnership with the General Directorate of Public Security at the Ministry of Interior, has developed the smart Roya platform using artificial intelligence, remote sensing technologies, and Geographic Information Systems. The platform »»»

PARIS: Iga Swiatek’s 25th birthday celebrations turned sour at the French Open on Sunday as the former champion lost 7-5 6-1 to Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk, her bid for a fifth title ending just when she had looked to be rediscovering ‌her rhythm. There ‌was little to separate ‌the ⁠duo in th»»»

RIYADH: Oman has launched manufacturing investment opportunities worth up to 6.54 million Omani rials ($17 million) each, backed by guaranteed purchase agreements aimed at reducing investor risk and attracting capital. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion unveiled the package»»»

Budapest: If a rock-solid Arsenal could not stop Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain, one steward clutching a rope stood no chance. The Spanish manager hurdled the obstacle and sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate the "back-to-back" that cemented the French side in football history, only the secon»»»

Vientiane: From their shared hospital room, several survivors freed from a semi-submerged cave in Laos after more than a week underground are advising rescuers on how to find the last two missing men believed to be trapped even deeper inside. Rescuers, including foreign cave divers, said Sunday the»»»

Israeli troops have captured and planted their flag on a strategic mountain topped with the Crusader-built Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon, the military said Sunday. It is Israel’s deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century. Israel's defence mi»»»

Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon this Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations, and a day after Lebanese and Israeli military officials held their first direct talks in decades at the Pentagon. The Lebanese army said a "targeted" Israeli strike wounded two so»»»

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»»»

Dubai: India has quietly signed a deal to export its flagship BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam, while a similar agreement with Indonesia is in the final stages, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said during a visit to Singapore, according to NDTV. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue »»»

Around five US servicemen and contractors suffered minor injuries during a recent Iranian ballistic missile strike on a Kuwaiti air base, Bloomberg reports, citing a source. At least one MQ-9 Reaper drone was reportedly destroyed. The incident apparently occurred during the latest limited exchange »»»

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»»»

US and Cuban military officials have held a rare in-person meeting at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as Washington continues to increase pressure on the island nation. The US acquired the site on Cuba’s southeastern coast in 1903. While Cuba retains formal sovereignty over the territory, Washington »»»

US President Donald Trump has toughened the terms of peace talks with Iran, the New York Times and Axios reported on Saturday, citing officials familiar with the matter. On Thursday, the two countries reportedly agreed on a memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire reached in Apri»»»

Fans torched scooters and clashed with police in Paris on Saturday after local football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League, defeating Arsenal. According to AFP, around 20,000 people gathered on the Champs-Elysees to watch a broadcast of the match, which was played in Budapest, »»»

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»»»

DUBAI: British Moroccan model Nora Attal swapped the runway for a new advert campaign this week. The fashion favorite posed for British online fast-fashion and beauty retailer ASOS, showing off a series off summer-ready looks. In a short video for ASOS, shared on the retailer’s social media pages, »»»

CBSE has acknowledged vulnerabilities in the digital platform used for evaluating Class 10 and 12 answer sheets, marking a significant shift from its earlier stance that no security breaches had affected the system. The development comes amid growing scrutiny over the board's new On-Screen Marking »»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - An attack on Belarus from any territory would have a profound impact on the nature of the conflict in Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has warned. "God forbid a military attack is launched on Belarusian territory from any territory. Then the war in Ukraine would »»»

Op-ed by Valentin Ionescu, President of Institute for Financial Studies (ISF) At the international conference “Economic Issues – New Challenges” EINCO 2026, organized by the University of Oradea, the President of the Institute for Financial Studies, Mr. Valentin Ionescu, stated: “We are living thro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 08:40 on Sunday 31-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at a helicopter landing pad»»»

Romanians tend to ignore pain, delay medical appointments and have an incomplete understanding of medical information, according to the latest study conducted by the BUCHAREST CENTER FOR ECONOMY & SOCIETY (CES Bucharest) in May 2026. The study reveals that 7 in 10 Romanians avoid going to the docto»»»

Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Sunday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations. Shelling was audible and smoke rose from the surrounding area as the invading army's banner was »»»

Paris, France: French police has arrested more than 400 people during the celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, local media reported. The French capital was swept by celebrations after PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on pena»»»

Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June general election, according to Western intelligence and government officials quoted by Reuters, amid growing concern in Moscow that his re-election could cement the South Caucasus state’s sh»»»

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»»»