India’s Viral ‘Cockroach Party’ protest: Youth outrage over exam leaks, job crisis and credibility of tests
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 India's top judge »»»
Yediot Ahronoth: Netanyahu Desperately Invoked Beaufort Castle Amid Setbacks in Northern Front
An article in the Hebrew newspaper Yediot Aharonot by writer Hen Artzi said that “the Prime Minister, in an attempt to repair public opinion amid the faltering operation in the north, has desperately invoked Beaufort Castle to manufacture a sense of national pride.” The article, published on Saturd»»»
Eye on Africa - Misinformation complicates Ebola efforts
In tonight's programme, efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak are hampered by mistrust and rumors. Ruto defends Kenya’s preparedness measures, including a U.S.-supported Ebola quarantine facility. And Africans themselves drive tourism's growth on the continent.»»»
Istanbul bans forest entry to prevent summer wildfires
Istanbul, Turkiye: Turkish authorities have banned entry to forested areas across Istanbul from June 8 to October 15, the Istanbul Governor's Office announced Saturday. The measure also prohibits lighting fires near forests, including barbecues and camp stoves, among others, it said. The decision a»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 07:30, a Merkava tank at the newly established Blat site with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 2 - 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 07:30, a Merkava tank at the newly established Blat site with an Ababil »»»
‘UAE gave me wings’: Why moving to Dubai was the best decision for this Greek expat
Dubai: When Sperxos Pavlopoulos boarded his flight to Dubai in 2014, he had no guarantee of success. He left behind family, friends, and a familiar life in Greece, carrying little more than his passion for cooking and a hunger to grow. “Even from a distance, you could feel that this was a city wher»»»
Katara to host immersive Colorverse Experience, tickets from QR35
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar, in collaboration with organizers of the Colorverse Experience, is set to bring an interactive, story-driven adventure to Katara Cultural Village from July 15 to September 15, 2026. The event offers visitors a unique journey into a world of light, colour, and discove»»»
Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice
Monaco: Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in Saturday's final free practice ahead of qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian, who had endured a torrid race last year and appeared off the pace in Friday»»»
Iranian missiles target Bahrain and Kuwait in fresh strikes
The Gulf countries of Bahrain and Kuwait came under renewed aerial attacks early Saturday after the United States said it had carried out strikes against Iran. Bahrain, home to the US Fifth Fleet headquarters, strongly condemned the attacks on its territory and neighbouring Kuwait. Bahrain said the»»»
Tickets now on sale for Hans Zimmer's 'The Next Level' Doha concert
Doha, Qatar: Tickets are now available for multiple Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer's highly anticipated 'The Next Level' concert in Doha. The grand live concert will take place at the 974 Stadium Precinct on November 6 at 8pm and will feature a breathtaking show with his 19-pie»»»
15 World Cup delegation members denied US visas: Iran media
Tehran, Iran: The United States, one of the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup, has refused to grant visas to 15 members of Iran's delegation, state television reported on Saturday. "Visas have been issued for the national team and the technical staff, and there are 15 members of the admini»»»
30,000 flower seedlings planted in Baha park
BAHA: The development and rehabilitation of the flower garden at Prince Hussam Park has been completed by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s branch in the Baha region, in cooperation with Baha municipality. Fahd Al-Zahrani, director general of the ministry’s branch in Baha, said t»»»
Kuwait authorities arrest suspect accused of armed robbery in exchange house
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigations, arrested a suspect involved in a robbery targeting one of the branches of an exchange company in Al Shaab area of the country. The Kuwait Ministry of Interior in a social media post recen»»»
Palestine Film Institute unveils Sheffield DocFest lineup
DUBAI: The Palestine Film Institute has unveiled the lineup of filmmakers and work-in-progress projects set to be showcased at this year’s Sheffield DocFest, highlighting a slate of stories centered on identity, memory and resistance. Presented in collaboration with Sheffield DocFest and supported »»»
US reports second case of dangerous livestock pest
Washington, United States: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it had detected a second case of a dangerous livestock pest in Texas, while Canada introduced a temporary ban on livestock from the state. The new incidence of the New World screwworm (NWS), whose flesh-eating larvae can»»»
Jamaica experiencing island-wide blackout
Mexico City: An island-wide power blackout hit Jamaica on Friday evening following a system failure, according to the country's officials and power utility. "Island-wide black out," Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz said in a post on X, adding that he was awaiting an up»»»
SpaceX signs $30 billion AI deal with Google
Google has agreed to pay SpaceX $920 million per month for AI compute capacity through June 2029, according to the space-tech company’s filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The arrangement is worth almost $30 billion over the full period and covers the rental of “approximately 110»»»
EU weighs ending protection for military-aged Ukrainian men
Ukraine has asked Brussels to exclude military-aged Ukrainian men from temporary protection measures, EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has said, according to Deutsche Welle. Kiev has been seeking to replenish troop numbers amid mounting manpower shortages. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians ha»»»
Australia flu cases drop 65 percent as experts urge vaccination
Melbourne, Australia: Recorded influenza cases in Australia have plummeted 65 percent compared to the same period last year, but infectious diseases experts are urging the public not to underestimate the risk. The Australian Center for Disease Control (ACDC) released its latest respiratory surveill»»»
New roads, extra lanes and traffic improvements coming to Dubai
Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to introduce a series of road upgrades across the emirate this month, including the addition of a new lane on Sheikh Zayed Road for traffic joining from Hessa Street towards Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and reduce co»»»
Netflix names new board chair as co-founder departs
San Francisco, United States: Netflix has named Jay Hoag as the chairman of its board of directors, the streaming giant said in a filing Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following the departure of co-founder Reed Hastings. Hoag assumed the role after the company's annual»»»
Kuwaiti authorities respond to three reports of falling debris from defensive interception operations
Kuwait: Kuwaiti authorities announced that they responded early this morning to three unusual reports of falling debris resulting from defensive interception operations. Official spokesperson for the Kuwait Fire Service, Brigadier General Mohammed Al Gharib stated in a press release that the unusua»»»
UAE: Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait violate sovereignty and stability
Dubai: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting both Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, reaffirming its support for the two Gulf nations amid one of the most serious regional security escalations in recent years. In two separate statements issued on Saturday,»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Lebanese Army patrol
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli attack that targeted a Lebanese Army patrol on the Khardali–Nabatieh road, which resulted in the martyrdom of two officers and a soldier. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said that Qatar regards this as a serious escalation and a»»»
Armenia prepares for vote amid shifting relations with Russia and the West
Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States despite longstanding ties with Russia that have been championed by his critics. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizo»»»
Qatar strongly condemns repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, considering them a flagrant violation of the two countries' sovereignty and a blatant breach of the rules of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed»»»
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri offers condolences to Lebanese Army Chief General Rodolphe Haykal on martyrdom of officers, soldier in Israeli strike on their vehicle in soutehrn Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri offers condolences to Lebanese Army Chief General Rodolphe Haykal on martyrdom of officers, soldier in Israe»»»
Pope Leo visits Spain to highlight migration, meet victims of sexual abuse by clergy
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who died trying to reach Europe. The trip comes at a politically sensitive time as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under attac»»»
Achieving Goals Set at Start of Special Military Operation Important for Russia - Peskov
It is important for Russia to achieve its interests and fulfill the objectives set at the beginning of the special military operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday. "The conflict is long-standing, has been going on for a long time, and the combat phase is already in its fifth ye»»»
Fires break out in Kuwait after missile interception debris falls to ground
Dubai: Kuwait's firefighting authorities said they responded to two fires early on Saturday caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, as the country remained on high alert following one of the most serious security incidents to affect the Gulf state in recent years. Brigadier G»»»
Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade attacks
Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal was flatly rejected by the group. Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli strikes on more than 40 locations Frida»»»
Lebanese soldiers, officer killed in Israeli strike on their vehicle
Several soldiers have been killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon, the Lebanese Army said Saturday, days after Israel and Lebanom announced a conditional truce following talks in the United States. "A number of military personnel, including an officer, were martyred in a barbaric»»»
Arctic Takes on Special Significance Amid Hormuz Crisis - Rosneft CEO
The Arctic plays a special role as a reliable logistics route amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Russian oil giant Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday. "We welcome attempts by some countries to create bypass routes, but from the perspective of global trade needs, the Arctic has a special role. »»»
Bahrain intercepts, destroys 3 missiles, several drones
Doha, Qatar: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The General Command affirmed that all its weapons and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full»»»
Indonesia looks to attract Saudi buyers through flagship trade fairs in Jakarta
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is seeking Saudi participation at major trade events scheduled to take place in Jakarta later this year, as the Southeast Asian nation moves to expand its trade footprint in the global market. Saudi-Indonesia trade ties have been on the rise in recent years, with »»»
Dubai family loses Dh8,000 to fake chalet rental scam
Dubai: With summer holidays prompting families to search for affordable staycation and travel options, Dubai Police has issued a fresh warning against online scams involving fake chalet and holiday home rental offers advertised on social media platforms and websites. The warning comes as part of Du»»»
Iranian Diplomat Uses Lebanese Colloquial Language in Swipe at Lebanese President, PM
Iranian Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baqaei on Saturday adopted Lebanese Vernacular in a thinly veiled swipe at Lebanese president and premier, regarding their stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a post on his X account, the Iranian diplomat said: “He sells out those who stand by him and support»»»
Scattered showers expected Saturday afternoon in West
TUNIS, June 6 (TAP) – The weather will be mostly clear to partly cloudy across most regions of the country on Saturday. Clouds are expected to become denser in the afternoon over the northwest and west-central regions, with the development of local...»»»
Head of Hungary's public media resigns, PM Magyar about to submit reform bill
The chief executive of Hungary’s public media fund has resigned amid plans by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government to overhaul the country’s public broadcasting system, marking a significant development in the future of state-funded media. MTVA head steps down Dániel Papp, chief executive of th»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone strikes on Harouf and Arab Salim in Nabatieh district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone strikes on Harouf and Arab Salim in Nabatieh district 06-06-2026 13:00 PM »»»
Prominent US Doctor Says He Is Ready to Resume Surgeries In Russia
Prominent US cardiac pediatric surgeon Bill Novick, who operates on children with serious heart problems all over the world, told RIA Novosti that current geopolitical tensions would not prevent the Global Cardiac Alliance from its desire to resume charitable projects in Russia. “We would be very i»»»
ADRES partners with Keyper to bring flexible monthly digital rent payments to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Keyper, a UAE-based PropTechcompany specialising in digital rent management, Rent Now, Pay Monthly (RNPM) solutions, and integrated property payment platforms. The MoU establishes a collaboration to»»»
India Embassy helps stranded national return home from Qatar
Doha, Qatar: An Indian national stranded in Qatar due to a dispute with her employer, which resulted in the imposition of a penalty, has returned home on Friday, June 5, 2026. The Indian Embassy in Doha shared a picture of the woman alongside officials, crediting the Indian Community Organisations »»»
Two Lebanese Officers, One Soldier Killed in Israeli Strike
Two Lebanese officers and one soldier were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon, the Lebanese military said Saturday, days after the two countries announced a conditional truce following talks in the United States. Later, the Israeli military said it targeted the vehicle »»»
Trump Hints at Resumption of Military Action Against Iran
US President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible resumption of military action against Iran. "We'll go pretty quickly, because I have to get back to fighting a war in Iran," Trump said during a speech to farmers in Wisconsin.On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets»»»
In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene
New York: In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. Not everyone in America's biggest city finds standing in line to be a chore. The power of social media trends means that »»»
Hungary halts work visas from three countries: How the new rules work
Dubai: Hungary has stopped issuing worker visas to citizens of the Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia, marking the initial step in a wider overhaul of the country's guest worker system. According to a Reuters report, the new rules have taken effect on June 5 and are aimed at tightening access to Hun»»»
Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority says air traffic resumed after temporary closure due to Iranian attacks
Kuwait: Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced the reopening of the country's airspace after a precautionary closure imposed following Iranian missile and drone attacks. In a statement issued on Saturday, the authority said Kuwaiti airspace had been closed for two hours beginning »»»
'I Thought I Would Perish': Everest Survivor Recounts Ordeal
A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he "chewed ice" to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on »»»
I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me 6 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIona NicolBBC Scotland News BBCCoffee has been an important part of Netsanet Sori's life since childhood Shetland has plenty of honesty boxes - filled with fresh eggs, home baking an»»»