Dubai: A beachfront villa on Dubai’s exclusive Jumeirah Bay Island has changed hands for Dh280 million, in one of the most significant single-home transactions in the emirate, highlighting the growing appeal of ultra-prime properties among the world’s wealthiest buyers. The sale of Villa Gaia, a si»»»

Rio de Janeiro: UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways plans to speed up aircraft purchases, route launches and product expansion even as the airline warns it may not make a profit this year because of the Middle East conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airlin»»»

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed an attack on Israel and said Israel-affiliated vessels would again be a target in the Red Sea, putting the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait connected them in danger. The statement from Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree was broadcast on the»»»

The Iranian military's joint command said Monday it was halting its offensive operations, after Israel and Iran exchanged fire in their first attacks since the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. The escalation threatened to drag the Middle East back into a full-scale war. The joint»»»

Share: Photo- Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel are seen in the sky over the occupied West Bank on June 7, 2026. HERE IS THE LATEST President Trump told Israel and Iran to “immediately stop ‘shooting’” at each other on Monday, but insisted both sides were seeking an “immediate ceasefire.” I»»»

Member of Parliament Dastan Bekeshev published statistics from the state agency Cadastre on real estate transactions involving foreign citizens in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. According to the data, foreigners purchased 2,408 real estate properties in Kyrgyzstan during the period under revie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 13:00, a logistical vehicle for transporting ammunition belonging to the “»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian Mission to the EU Danijel Apostolovic, who also chairs Serbia's operating team for the EU accession talks, said on Monday the country would benefit greatly from the implementation of a non-paper proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Fr»»»

Dubai: A fire broke out aboard an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, prompting an emergency response and triggering concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping corridors. India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterway»»»

As Ethiopians went to the polls last week, politicians in the landlocked country stepped up their push for Red Sea access, citing its right to the waters and Egypt’s hostile encirclement in neighbouring states. Africa’s second-most populous country is ruled by the Prosperity Party of Ethiopian Prim»»»

The decision of Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev to leave the ministry is "a very clear and serious indication of the way the country is being governed," said MP Ivaylo Mirchev of Democratic Bulgaria in a Facebook post on Monday, minutes after Kandev announced his decision. Mirchev»»»

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions 12 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadia HuraimiBBC News Arabic Abdulla AdnanIraqi fan Abdulla Adnan has been unable to get a visa to travel to the US to see his country play When Iraq's football team qua»»»

About 20,000 foreigners own real estate in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Head of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography, Zhakshylyk Toktosunov, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction. Acc»»»

MEXICO CITY: One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique to ​this part of the world splashed in bright purple on murals and subway cars or depicted in sculptures dribbling a soccer ball. Name»»»

Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is enjoying a period of strong recovery and growing operational stability, driven by the economic momentum generated by Vision 2030 projects and a tightening regulatory framework. Reflecting this maturity, the combined net profits of 26 insurance companies listed on »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Path to Peace Passes Through Heart of War,’ Iran Lawmaker Warns 08-06-2026 14:25 PM A senior Iranian parliamentary spokesman declared Mond»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a communications vehicle belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif»»»

Beijing, June 8 (SANA) China on Monday called for continued adherence to a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and urged all parties to pursue diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the region. Speaking at a regular news briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beiji»»»

Five people were hospitalized after a mass stabbing incident Sunday at Penn Station in New York City, police and fire officials said. A man was taken into custody in connection with the incident. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- Five people were injured and a suspect»»»

The Israeli military has vowed to press ahead with its military campaign in Lebanon and said it would step up operations against Hezbollah. "The (Iranian) regime is attempting to establish a new equation through direct attacks on Israeli territory in response to IDF operations in Dahieh," military »»»

Doha: The Consultative Sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) have continued in Doha. The sessions are organized by the National Committee for the Preparation of the National Human Rights Action Plan, chaired by Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) concluded a promotional tour in Istanbul, Turkiye, during which it showcased investment opportunities in various vital sectors in the State of Qatar, and strengthened its communication with Turkish investors and key players in the trade »»»

Israeli bombardment has damaged a World Heritage site in the southern city of Tyre, a culture ministry official told AFP on Monday, as correspondents there saw debris and damage. One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre lies around 20 kilometers from the Israeli border, and its UNE»»»

TYRE: Israeli bombardment has damaged a World Heritage site in Lebanon’s southern city of Tyre, a culture ministry official told AFP on Monday, as correspondents there saw debris and damage. One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre lies around 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Isra»»»

LONDON: Meta said on Monday it is filing a federal court contempt order against Israeli spyware firm ​NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction that barred it from ever targeting WhatsApp and its users. The company said its WhatsApp messaging service disrupted new spear phishing attempts linke»»»

Acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said on Monday he is leaving the ministry. "Choosing between my position and my principles is impossible. Promising action when I am required to remain silent is impossible as well. I understood the message," Kandev wrote on his official Face»»»

Israeli strikes killed four Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the area under its control, according to residents. The reports came as mediators in Cairo said they were pressing on with efforts to salvage a fragil»»»

Crimean Governor Sergey Aksyonov said that a drone attacked a Moscow-Simferopol passenger train on Monday morning, injuring the locomotive driver and killing his assistant. "Such actions significantly complicate any further attempts to move towards a peaceful settlement. We remain open to this. But»»»

Dubai: Youssef Alhussainy did not set out to build a company. The idea for Tapy began during a house move, when his sister Rawda, who has Angelman syndrome, slipped out of the family home unnoticed. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Rawda is non-verbal and needs constant»»»

Doha: The Arab national teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be counting on a host of standout players, as these stars aim to make their mark and deliver eye-catching performances during the tournament, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 1»»»

New Delhi, India: Strong winds amid rains and inclement weather damaged three narrow-body aircraft belonging to the private airline "Air India," confirmed an official source on Monday. The incident happened at the at Terminal 2 of Delhi International Airport, where the aircraft were parked on Sunda»»»

Romania ranks 7th in the Central and Eastern Europe region according to the newly launched CEE AI Index 2026. The report highlights that while Romania possesses one of the most robust public policy foundations for artificial intelligence in the region, it also exhibits a significant gap between str»»»

Interior Ministry representatives and National Association of Municipalities of the Republic of Bulgaria representatives met on Monday to discuss the preservation of public order in populated areas, road safety, coordination in the event of disasters, fires and floods, as well as data exchange and »»»

Customs officers from the Department for Combating Drug Trafficking seized more than 60 kilograms of cannabis during an inspection at the Gyueshevo checkpoint on the border with North Macedonia on Saturday, the Customs Agency said on Monday. Using risk analysis methods, customs officers selected fo»»»

A discussion under the "Foster Me" national initiative was held Monday at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Shumen, Northeastern Bulgaria. Organized jointly by BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA), the initiative promotes foster care and raises awareness of its imp»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is expanding its community participation model in education, bringing parents and teachers into formal decision-making discussions for the first time alongside students. The move builds on the success of the Dubai Students Council, lau»»»

Seven people died and nine others were injured when a minibus collided with a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road on Emirates Road in Dubai. “Preliminary investigations indicate that the truck had stopped suddenly in the middle of the road due to a technical malfunction. The bus driver»»»

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said there is a 98 per cent probability that El Niño conditions will prevail between July and November 2026, with temperatures and rainfall expected to be near to above seasonal averages. In its latest seasonal forecast, the NCM said the Niño 3.4 sea surface»»»

Israel has carried out nearly 3,500 air strikes on Lebanon and hundreds of controlled explosions since the US announced a ceasefire for the country on April 16, Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday. The US-brokered ceasefire came into effect just after midnight on April 17, with Isra»»»

Dubai: A surprise late-night raid led by a young IPS officer has exposed alleged immoral activities and multiple regulatory violations at a popular pub in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area, according to NDTV. The operation was led by DCP Kukatpally Riti Raj, a 2018-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadr»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said Monday that she firmly opposes viewing the Black Sea region solely as a militarizing area, stressing that the sea is a major geographical and natural asset for Bulgaria. Addressing the conference "Towards Shared Regional Security for Peace, Stability and Coope»»»

Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across parts of the Mecca, Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions through Friday, with some areas expected to receive moderate to heavy downpours. The NCM said, based on outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model, tha»»»

Seoul, Republic of Korea: US chip titan Nvidia announced on Monday a raft of artificial intelligence deals in Republic of Korea, where booming business for semiconductor companies is fuelling debate over how much of the profits go to workers. Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, unveiled with»»»

Madrid: Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. The 79-year-old Perez, president for 23 years across two spells, took 65 percent of the votes to vanquish his 37-year-old challenger, Enrique Riq»»»

ROME: Roberto Vannacci’s new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, is fast becoming a political headache for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Just four months after deserting Meloni’s coalition ally, the League party, the former general says he has attracted almost 100,000 paying ​members to his»»»

BEIRUT: Israel has carried ‌out nearly 3,500 air strikes on Lebanon and hundreds of controlled explosions since the US announced a ceasefire for the country on April 16, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday. The US-brokered ceasefire came into effect just after midnight on April 17, »»»

Protesters in the al-Hol area east of Hasakah province blocked the main route used by fuel tankers heading into other parts of Syria, demonstrating against worsening living conditions. The move came amid calls for demonstrations in Hasakah, Qamishli, al-Shaddadi, al-Yarubiyah, Ras al-Ain, Tell Hami»»»

TUNIS, June 8, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (LTDH) has called for a pedagogical and disciplinary approach to handling cases of cheating in school exams, rejecting prison sentences imposed on students involved in...»»»

KOSOVSKA MITROVICA - Srpska lista leader Zlatan Elek said on Sunday evening that, in the elections for the Kosovo-Metohija provincial assembly earlier in the day, the party had won 42,166 votes, or all ten seats guaranteed to the Serbs. Addressing a press conference at the Srpska lista headquarters»»»

The Republic of Armenia held parliamentary elections on June 7. Prime Minister Pashinyan's party received 49.81% of the vote iafter 100% of the ballots were counted, according to preliminary data from Armenia's Central Election Commission. Parliamentary elections in Armenia took place under unprece»»»