Saudi Arabia tightens oversight of expat medical exams, imposes fines up to SR100,000 for violators
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has stepped up oversight of medical examinations for expatriate workers, warning that healthcare facilities violating approved procedures could face fines of up to SR100,000. The ministry said the campaign is aimed at improving the quality and reliability of medica»»»
Qatar developing programme for reducing food waste
Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali participated in the High-Level Ministerial Session convened on the sidelines of the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. During the session, he delivered Qatar’s statement in the discussi»»»
New game laws to be introduced at World Cup
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup has often served as football’s largest testing ground for innovation. From the introduction of goal-line technology in Brazil 2014 to semi-automated offside technology in Qatar 2022, major changes to the sport have frequently made their biggest impact on the game’s g»»»
Qatari security forces participate in securing FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” – Chairman of the Security Committee H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted by the United States o»»»
Gold Extends Losses on US Interest Rate-Hike Fears
Gold prices extended losses on Monday on rising fears of a US rate hike after a strong jobs report, while renewed hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and fanned inflation concerns. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,287.66 per ounce by 0544 GMT. Prices fell about 3% on Friday, hitting the »»»
Qatar Foundation launches accreditation framework for Rasekh initiative
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) yesterday launched the accreditation framework for its Rasekh initiative, an educational framework that supports international schools in supporting national identity and promoting the Arabic language and cultural values within global educational environments. The»»»
First mortgage residential complex commissioned in Kara-Suu district, Osh region - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov took part online in the ceremony marking the handover of apartment keys in a new residential complex Asman Residence, located in the village of Zhany-Aryk in Yntymak rural administration of Kara-Suu district. A total of 225 apartments were handed over to new residents across»»»
PM, Egypt FM discuss efforts to support mediation aimed at reducing escalation
Cairo: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt H E Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting discussed relations betw»»»
Snow in Kara-Sai leaves yaks and sheep without pasture for three days - | 24.KG
At the end of last week, snow fell in the mountainous areas of Dzheti-Oguz district, near the village of Kara-Sai in Kyrgyzstan’s syrt zone. According to local residents, the precipitation lasted for several days and was quite intense. Due to the snow cover, yaks and sheep were left without pasture»»»
Islamic Cultural Center reaches 3,200 students through school lecture programme
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, successfully delivered its School Lecture Programme to approximately 3,200 students across 22 international schools in Qatar during April and May 2026, reinforcin»»»
Japanese City Suspends 94 Schools after First-ever Bear Sighting
The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official said. According to Reuters, the city of half-a-million residents about 100 km (60 miles) north of Tokyo said the bear was first »»»
Dubai gold price falls again, giving buyers June’s best rate
Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell on Monday morning, taking local rates to their lowest level so far this month after bullion extended losses in global markets. (Check live prices here.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety was priced at Dh519.75 per gram a»»»
Ukrainian Drone Kills One in Russia-Annexed Crimea, Moscow-Installed Governor Says
A Ukrainian drone struck a train in Crimea, killing its assistant driver and injuring the driver, the peninsula's Russian-installed governor Sergei Aksyonov said in a Telegram post early on Monday. Passengers on the train, commuting between Moscow and Simferopol, the main city of the Russia-annexed»»»
Over 440,000 children in Kyrgyzstan to receive Bala Yrysy allowance - | 24.KG
More than 440,000 children in Kyrgyzstan will receive Bala Yrysy allowance. Aida Azhikhodzhoeva, head of the department, announced at a meeting at the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, applications for the allowance can be submitted starting July 1 through the reg»»»
Prime Minister discusses regional stability with Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from His Excellency Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the c»»»
Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat from Israel
Washington: Julian E Barnes, Eric Schmitt Recent US intelligence reports have raised concerns about Israeli spy agencies eavesdropping on American negotiators working on a peace deal with Iran, amid rising concern over a more general counterintelligence threat by Israel. Israel and the United State»»»
Italian fashion photographer Luca Finotti shares advice for emerging creatives
DUBAI: Italian film director, fashion creator and photographer Luca Finotti is sharing his global industry experience with emerging creatives in Dubai recently as part of a mentorship program at Istituto Marangoni Dubai, where he is working with students studying Fashion Communication and Image via»»»
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU: Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo’s deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks.Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of p»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from HE Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Monday, June 8, 2026. During the call, efforts at mediation between the U»»»
Major quake off Philippines kills three, triggers tsunami warnings
General Santos, Philippines: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the »»»
Denmark’s Eriksen ‘doing well’ after collapsing during friendly
COPENHAGEN: Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine but was later able to walk off the field, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship. The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who has a type of pacemaker, fell to the gro»»»
Dubai court fines, jails and deports man for embezzling Dh2.1 million
Dubai: A former accounts manager has been ordered to pay Dh2.3 million to his employer after being convicted of embezzling more than Dh2.1 million in customer payments entrusted to him during his employment. The Dubai Court of First Instance awarded the company Dh2.3 million in compensation for mat»»»
Arias scores twice as Colombia beat Jordan in World Cup warmup
Two goals from Jhon Arias gave Colombia a 2-0 win over Jordan in San Diego on Sunday in their last tune-up match ahead of the World Cup. James Rodríguez slipped the ball through for Arias to open the scoring in the 41st minute. Palmeiras midfielder Arias initially stumbled over the ball be»»»
Iran fans dismayed by team’s World Cup visa quarrel
TIJUANA: Iran’s national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers. “I’m very excited to see them,” said Sadegh Galavi as he watched the players’ bus leave the airport in Tij»»»
At Least 21 Iraqis Killed, 19 Wounded in Bus Crash and Fire Near Nassiriya
At least 21 Iraqis were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger bus crashed and caught fire near the southern city of Nassiriya on Sunday, police and health officials said. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the bus on a highway near Nassiriya, causing the vehicle to»»»
Oil Prices Climb More Than $3 After Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Brent oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel on Monday, initially spooked by Israel's launch of renewed strikes on Lebanon a day earlier, but also gaining further steam after sounds of explosions were heard in Iran. Sounds of blasts were heard - in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan, local media reported »»»
Elections in Armenia: Nikol Pashinyan declares victory - | 24.KG
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory for his Civil Contract party in the country’s parliamentary elections. According to the Central Election Commission, less than 20 percent of ballots have been counted so far. «According to the election results, the Civil Contract party ha»»»
Dubai court fines, jails and deports man for embezzling Dh2.1 million
Dubai: A former accounts manager has been ordered to pay Dh2.3 million to his employer after being convicted of embezzling more than Dh2.1 million in customer payments entrusted to him during his employment. The Dubai Court of First Instance awarded the company Dh2.3 million in compensation for mat»»»
Major Quake off Philippines Kills Three, Triggers Tsunami Warnings
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of G»»»
Israel strikes Iran, defying Trump's call for restraint
Israel said Monday it had struck targets across Iran, defying US President Donald Trump's call to refrain from retaliating against Tehran's barrage of missiles. The attacks further rattled a fragile April 8 truce as the war entered its 100th day, with the United States struggling to conclude a deal»»»
Education Minister responds to criticism over remarks on Kyrgyz language - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Education and Science Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva has commented on the public backlash surrounding her recent statements about the state of the Kyrgyz language in schools and responded to criticism directed at her. In a post published on Facebook, the minister stated that more th»»»
THIS WEEK: ECB set to hike rates, as capital markets union and climate top the EU agenda
This week’s agenda — at glance The European Central Bank is expected to raise key interest rates The Eurogroup and EU financial ministers meet in Luxembourg EU commission to present 2027 EU budget UN Bonn Climate Change Conference EU transport and telecommunication ministers meet in Luxembourg Info»»»
Russian construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear plant launched as leaders meet at St Petersburg International Economic Forum
Uzbekistan’s president Shavkat Mirziyoyev joined Russian leader Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on June 4 to watch via video link the launch of construction of the first power unit of what will be the Central Asian country’s first nuclear power plant (NPP). Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-gene»»»
Bishkek to host CIS Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia - | 24.KG
Bishkek will host the CIS Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia. The event will begin on June 9. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The forum aims to bring together representatives of culture, science, education, art»»»
Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The filing Saturday by the Public Integrity Project »»»
Government tightens guest worker rules and environmental oversight
The government has decided that guest workers from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia will no longer be allowed to enter Hungary under an accelerated procedure. From the next school year, the teacher performance evaluation system will be abolished, the waste management system will be reviewed, pr»»»
7.8-magnitude quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
General Santos, Philippines: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least one person, collapsing buildings, and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Authorities in the Philippines and Indonesia urged residents in affected coastal regions to move to »»»
Oil climbs above $95 as traders watch supply risks, global demand outlook
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading Monday, with benchmark crude contracts nearing multi-month highs as investors weighed supply risks, OPEC+ production policy and expectations for stronger energy demand later this year. As of 11:02 am (June 8, 2026) in Tokyo, US benchmark West Texas Intermedi»»»
UAE weather forecast: Dusty conditions and rough seas as temperatures expected to hit 47°C
The UAE will experience generally fair but hot and dusty weather over the coming days, with inland temperatures reaching up to 47°C and winds of up to 40 km/h, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Monday. The NCM said fair conditions would prevail across most of the country today, with »»»
Why UAE residents shouldn't expect interest rates to be cut next week
Dubai: Hopes for lower borrowing costs have taken another hit after a surprisingly strong US jobs report reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve and the UAE central bank will cut interest rates on June 17. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.For»»»
Trump calls for calm, presses Netanyahu for restraint after Iran missile attack
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone as tensions threatened to flare again following Iranian missile attacks on Israel, according to a US official cited by Axios. The reported call came at a critical moment for a fragile ceasefire that Washington ha»»»
Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes off southern Philippines, at least one dead, buildings ‘collapsed’
MANILA: A 7.8-magnitude quake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday has killed at least one person and injured four others while collapsing “a number of buildings,” police said. “Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” AFP qu»»»
Buildings collapse after powerful quake and tsunami warning in Philippines (VIDEOS)
A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday morning, shaking Mindanao and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia as residents fled buildings and coastal communities were urged to move inland. The quake, initially reported by some monitoring agencies and media outle»»»
Passion or pressure? The story we tell our children matters
Few words have become as common in conversations about education as pressure. Students speak about it, parents worry about it, and society often reinforces it. Yet perhaps it is time to ask an important question: How much of this pressure is real, and how much of it is a perception that grows stron»»»
Middle East airlines tipped for billions in losses, says IATA as fuel shock and war disruptions hit hard
Rio de Janeiro: Middle East airlines are expected to plunge into a collective $4.3 billion loss in 2026, with profit per passenger dropping from $31.50 last year to a loss of $21.40, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry.»»»
Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival
A search for suspects in Ohio who opened fire near a busy street festival stretched into Sunday after 12 people were wounded in the weekend shooting that sent crowds scrambling for cover in a historic Toledo neighborhood. Each of the dozen victims — ranging from teenagers to people in their 60s — w»»»
Iran suspends flights at Tehran international airport: local media
Tehran's international airport suspended all incoming flights after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, local media said Sunday. "The civil aviation authority announced the suspension of all flights bound for the airport until further notice," said Iranian press agency Mehr -- the latest closure for»»»
Is 'super El Niño' coming? UN warns of potentially historic climate event as fossil fuel emissions push planet into danger zone
The odds are rising fast. A potentially powerful El Niño is forming in the Pacific Ocean. Climate scientists warn it could become one of the defining weather events of the decade. The world just got another climate warning. The World Meteorological Organization has officially confirmed the return o»»»
Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel, U.S. news outlet Axios reported. "I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate," Trump was quoted as saying by Ax»»»
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, they said Sunday after meeting with him in London. The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia -- with active»»»