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 »»»
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 »»»
Albanians protest Jared Kushner-backed resort plan on nature reserve
Protesters on Saturday gathered at the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, a nature reserve on the Albanian coast, to denounce a plan by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to build a luxury resort inan environmentally sensitive area. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has insisted that "top" ex»»»
Ukraine launches fresh drone attack on St. Petersburg region on final day of ‘Russian Davos’
Ukraine on Saturday fired hundreds of drones targeting the St. Petersburg region in the second such attack on Russia’s second-largest city in less than a week. The attack came on the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin’s annual investment forum kno»»»
Flood-ravaged Libyan port city of Derna getting back on its feet, but trauma lingers
DERNA, Libya: Nearly three years after a catastrophic storm tore through eastern Libya’s port city of Derna, killing almost 4,000 people, the city is getting back on its feet, but the trauma persists. New roads and bridges, thousands of new homes, and a hospital have risen from the rubble since a s»»»
QRCS's Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice campaign reaches over 247,000 beneficiaries in 14 Nations
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 nations across Asia and Africa: Palestine/Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»
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»»»
Video: US releases strike footage on Iranian radar sites amid Gulf escalation
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released video footage showing strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites, following recent escalations in the Gulf region. According to CENTCOM, the strikes were carried out “to defend against further maritime attacks” after Iran launched drones toward»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 19:10, a command headquarters belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the vicinity of Al-Shaqif Castle with artillery shells: statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 19:10, a command headquarters belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in t»»»
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»»»
Saudi Arabia condemns ‘Israeli aggression’ against Lebanon
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Israel killed a number of Lebanese soldiers as it was targeting their vehicle in southern Lebanon. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the Kingdom rejected the “continuation of the Israeli aggression a»»»
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 »»»
Polish optic chain opens up to seven stores per month with 150 already in Europe
Kodano Optyk has more than 120 stores in Poland and nearly 150 across Europe, opening 5-7 new locations per month. The company operates both owned and franchise stores, with 35 franchise outlets and more than 110 owned stores in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. In 2026, Kodano plans»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out – could yours be among them?
Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, numerous players have secured cash prizes. During Draw No. 260606, the winning numbers from the Days section were 26, 10, 4, 30, 21, 20 and the winning number from the Months section was 1. Additionally, three residents have each receive»»»
Qatari Diar celebrates opening of SEVEN, completion of Southbank Place development in London
Doha: Qatari Diar celebrated the opening of SEVEN, the final building at Southbank Place in central London, marking the completion of the landmark £1 billion mixed-use development delivered in partnership with Canary Wharf Group. The milestone concludes a transformative project more than a decade i»»»
'Fresh' Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
Balatonfokajar: Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit. The Spaniard, riding for Ducati, had earlier secured pole despite a dramatic qualifying sessi»»»
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»»»
Torrential rain In January generated both positive and negative repercussions on national economy (IACE)
Tunis, June 6 (TAP)- "The torrential rain which battered Tunisia on January 19-21 generated both positive and negative repercussions on the national economy," reads a note released recently by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders. According to...»»»
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»»»
Lebanese army chief leaves for Pakistan at invitation of counterpart
BEIRUT: Lebanese army commander General Rudolf Haykal has left on a visit to Pakistan, Lebanon’s army said on Saturday, amid Pakistani efforts to mediate an end to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran that has also spilled into Lebanon. The army said the visit was at the invitation of H»»»
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 »»»
Kimi Antonelli’s ‘magic lap’ beats Max Verstappen to pole at Monaco Grand Prix
MONACO: Kimi Antonelli took pole position for Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix by just 0.043 of a second, holding off a challenge from Ferrari and Red Bull to maintain Mercedes’ dominance Saturday.Antonelli saved his best for last to beat Max Verstappen of Red Bull and ensure Mercedes upheld qualifyin»»»
Saudi Arabia reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks, violations of Bahraini and Kuwaiti sovereignty
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the blatant Iranian attacks and flagrant violations of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait, which constitute a threat to regional and international security. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said i»»»
2026 total solar eclipse explained: A teaser for 2027’s rare 6-minute darkness
Skywatchers will witness a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, briefly blocking sunlight across parts of the planet. A partial eclipse will be visible across large areas of Europe, Africa and North America, where only part of the Sun will be obscu»»»
Saudi Arabia showcases culinary, linguistic works at global fair
RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission is showcasing Saudi gastronomic heritage at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair through publications highlighting culinary arts as part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity. Among the featured works is “Sufra: Saudi Feast,” published»»»
International delegation to visit Tunisia June 8-13 as part of operational launch of IN-SITU project
Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - An international delegation will visit Tunisia on June 8-13 as part of the operational launch of the IN-SITU Place-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas project.This mission will mark the...»»»
Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open
Paris, France: Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women's singles champion since Monica Seles, then age»»»
Becerra takes top spot in Calif. governor primary; feds send in election observer - UPI.com
Xavier Becerra, who was once Health and Human Services Secretary, is the top vote-getter in the California governor's race. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- Democrat Xavier Becerra is advancing to the November election in the California governor's race, while Republican»»»
A critical moment for Hungary’s economy: what the rating agencies found
Hungary has received a vote of confidence from all three major international credit rating agencies after they decided to maintain the country’s sovereign credit ratings unchanged, according to Finance Minister András Kármán. The announcement came after the latest assessment by Fitch Ratings, compl»»»
UNESCO recommends inscription of Japanese site on World Heritage List
Tokyo, Japan: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a body of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has recommended the inscription of the ancient capital city of Asuka-Fujiwara in Japan on the organization's World Heritage List. The rec»»»
UNHCR welcomes steps to grant citizenship to eligible Syrian Kurds
Geneva, June 6 (SANA) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has welcomed efforts to implement Presidential Decree No. 13 of 2026, which allows eligible Syrian Kurds, including those previously unregistered in civil records, to obtain Syrian citizenship after decades of legal unc»»»
Aspire Indoor Track hosts opening round of Sport for All Track Series 2026
Doha, Qatar: The opening round of the Sport For All Track Series 2026 concluded successfully at the Aspire Indoor Running Track, organized by the Qatar Sports For All Federation under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The event attracted strong participation, with more than 300 male»»»
Argentina to expand hantavirus search to a second province
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Argentina will expand its search for hantavirus-carrying rodents to western Mendoza province as part of an investigation into a deadly cruise ship outbreak in April, the health ministry said Friday. In May, scientists from Malbran Institute, Argentina's leading center for i»»»
India’s viral Gen-Z ‘cockroach party’ takes online movement to Delhi streets
NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral cockroach-themed youth movement staged their first protest in New Delhi on Saturday, after gaining massive online support among young Indians and weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines. The Cockroach Janta Party, an online movement that star»»»
China's first cruise-to-nowhere voyage sets sail from Shanghai
Shanghai: The Adora Magic City, China's first homegrown large cruise ship, departed from Shanghai on Saturday, marking the launch of the country's first-ever cruise-to-nowhere voyage. Unlike traditional cruises, the new itinerary involves the ship leaving from and returning to its home port, Shangh»»»
Kingdom arrests 7,760 illegals in one week
RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 7,760 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 4,060 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 2,574 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,126 for labor-related issues»»»
Dubai Police halt traffic on Sheikh Zayed road to rescue stranded driver, viral video shows
Dubai: Motorists travelling along one of Dubai's busiest highways witnessed an unusual scene this week when police officers brought traffic to a temporary halt to help a stranded driver whose vehicle had broken down on the hard shoulder. A video shared by the Dubai Civility Committee shows Dubai Po»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 02:30, the newly established artillery bunker belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Odaisseh town with two loitering drones: statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 02:30, the newly established artillery bunker belonging to the “Israeli”»»»
GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) emphasised that the Iranian regime's persistent terrorist acts against vital infrastructure and civilian facilities clearly demonstrate its intent to destabilise security and stability in the region and undermine peace efforts. GCC Secretary-»»»
German hospital discharges US man cured of Ebola infection
Berlin, Germany: A German hospital on Saturday said it has discharged a US man who caught Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after 17 days of antiviral treatment and medical care cured him of the often deadly infection. The Charite public hospital in Berlin said the man -- who had been work»»»
Pakistan's Interior Minister Heads to Iran for Talks
Officials said on Saturday that Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was heading to Tehran as part of Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue between Iran and the United States amid renewed attacks. Diplomatic and security sources said: "Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is travelling »»»
Viral 'Cockroach Party' leads India protest over exam fiasco
New Delhi, India: Hundreds of young students gathered in New Delhi on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party" over alleged irregularities in recent major examinations. Protesters, some in paper cockroach masks -- a reference to reported remarks by»»»
Wrth opens doors to traditional Najdi craftsmanship
RIYADH: In traditional Najdi homes, doors were never merely entrances; they reflected the identity of a household, showcased the artistic taste of its owners, and carried the signature of craftsmen who spent countless hours transforming wood into intricate works of art designed to endure for genera»»»
Minister of Finance: The Egyptian economy is witnessing significant improvements and new rates for custom dollar by February 2017
Minister of Finance, Amr Al Garhy, referred to the economic performance indicators within the first-half of 2016/2017. He said, the total deficit declined to a 5.1 percent compared to a 6.2 percent within the same period of last year. The revenues recorded EGP 220 billion, increasing by a 14.5 perc»»»
SPIEF 2027 to Be Held at Traditional Time - Organizer
The 2027 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held at its traditional time, with the exact dates depending on the international calendar of events, Anton Kobyakov, adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the SPIEF organizing committee, said on Saturday. He»»»
Bella Hadid spotlights Prada Beauty, Orebella
DUBAI: American supermodel Bella Hadid gave followers a glimpse into her beauty routine this week, sharing a laid-back “get ready with me” Instagram carousel featuring soft glam touches, her signature effortless style — and a cameo from her dog, Beans. In the post, Hadid lounged on a cream rug besi»»»
Bishkek and Chui region hit by one-hour blackout - | 24.KG
An emergency power outage occurred in Bishkek on a 110-kilovolt power line. According to preliminary data, around 70 percent of electricity consumers in the capital were left without power. Residents of Chui region, including the city of Kant and the villages of Baytik and Tash-Dobo, were also affe»»»
Cause of power outage in Bishkek and suburbs revealed - | 24.KG
The large-scale power outage in Bishkek was caused by damage to the 110-kilovolt Parkovaya — Ala-Archa high-voltage transmission line. According to the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (NENK) OJSC, a HOWO cargo truck damaged the overhead power line between pylons No. 23 and 24. As a result o»»»