This hidden oasis just 2 hours from Dubai is 23°C in the summer and completely green
Dubai: If you are looking for a summer escape with cooler weather, green landscapes, waterfalls and misty mountains, Salalah is just two hours away. The coastal city in Oman's Dhofar region experiences the Khareef, an annual monsoon season that transforms the area into a lush retreat while temperat»»»
Kuwait and Bahrain say responding to ‘hostile’ missile and drone attacks
KUWAIT CITY/MANAMA: Kuwait and Bahrain said early Saturday they were responding to “hostile” missile and drone attacks, days after coming under attack after US and Iranian forces exchanged fire. “Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone attacks,” the military said »»»
US forces shoot down 4 Iranian drones, strike radar sites in Strait of Hormuz area
US Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites Friday in what officials described as a defensive response to protect maritime traffic. In a statement posted on X, CentCom said the drones p»»»
49 people dead in Sahara Desert after truck breaks down - UPI.com
The people died of thirst in a desert region of Niger. Nearly 50 people died while traveling through the Saraha Desert on their way from Mali back to their homes in Niger, officials said on Friday. File Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Dozens of people died of thirst in the Sahara »»»
New funds for savings earned abroad
by Maye Kabil: The National Bank of Egypt is to launch a new investment fund aimed at attracting the savings of Egyptians working in the Gulf states that are not already invested in the market there. Attracting the savings of Egyptians working abroad has been a repeated target for governments and b»»»
States may sue to prevent Paramount, Warner Bros. merger - UPI.com
David Ellison, head of Paramount Skydance, has said that when his company completes its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, it will likely look to make about $6 billion in cuts to the combined company. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- The attorneys ge»»»
US carries out another ‘defensive’ strike on Iranian island
The US Department of War has said it shot down several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes against Iran’s coastal installations to prevent a further threat. American forces intercepted “four Iranian one-way attack drones” launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, US Central»»»
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKhanyisile NgcoboJohannesburg Getty ImagesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed scrutiny over a theft at his private farm in 2020 Just like Watergate in the US, South Af»»»
US business lobby chief rejects more Russia sanctions
Imposing additional sanctions on Russia will not help resolve the Ukraine conflict, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) President and CEO Robert Agee has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 (SPIEF 2026) on Thursday, he argued th»»»
UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices
NEW YORK: The United Nations said on Friday it is deeply concerned by violent protests outside its offices in Libya this week and blamed social media for fueling disinformation about the world body’s work in the country. Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the UN refugee ag»»»
UN Security Council marks 2 years of Houthi detentions, demands immediate release of 73 UN staff
NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Friday condemned in the strongest terms the continuing detention of scores of humanitarian workers, UN personnel and civil society representatives by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. It came as the second anniversary of mass arrests in June 2024 approaches with »»»
Interior Ministry: Individuals behind attack on Sub-Saharan migrants arrested
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - The Interior Ministry said security services have identified and arrested the individuals responsible for attacking migrants from sub-Saharan countries following a thorough investigation, despite no formal complaint being...»»»
UN peacekeeping chief outlines options for post-UNIFIL monitoring force in southern Lebanon
NEW YORK CITY: The head of UN peacekeeping used his final International Day of UN Peacekeepers address to issue an urgent call for the violence in Lebanon to end, as the organization mourned the death of yet another soldier killed while serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon. Jean-Pierre Lacr»»»
South Africa rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention drug - UPI.com
President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, pictured in 2025 at the G20 summit, on Friday announced that the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir will is now available at medical facilities across the country. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- South African officials on Fri»»»
Thousands protest Trump-linked resort project in Albania
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of the capital, Tirana on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day of protests against a controversial luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) development is being spearhead»»»
Why UN child-rights advocates are alarmed by Afghanistan’s new marriage rules
NEW YORK CITY: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has issued one of its strongest condemnations yet of Taliban policies toward girls in Afghanistan, warning that a newly adopted decree effectively legalizes child marriage and violates numerous international human rights obligations. At the»»»
Migration pact protest marches through Budapest as demonstrators boo PM Magyar, who responds with heart gesture
A demonstration against the European Union’s Migration Pact took place in Budapest on Friday afternoon, with protesters marching from Kodály körönd to Kossuth Square near Parliament. The event brought together supporters of Fidesz and the Our Homeland Movement (Mi Hazánk), while Prime Minister Péte»»»
FM receives copy of credentials of new Mexican ambassador
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Friday in Tunis José Ignacio Madrazo Bolívar, who presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador of the Mexico to Tunisia, with residence...»»»
Anthropic warns that AI needs a 'brake pedal' - UPI.com
Anthropic warned that AI will need a way to stop it. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Artificial intelligence company Anthropic issued a warning about systems that can improve themselves and said that humans need a way to intervene when necessary. AI systems will soon be abl»»»
Chwalinska’s childhood dream and discipline drive fairytale French Open run
Maja Chwalinska’s incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfillment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased with relentless passion and discipline for over a decade. Chwalinska beat Diana Shnaider in Thursday’s semifinal and wi»»»
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting on the 4-year-old conflict, saying he sees "no point" in it. Thursday's letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia sent tro»»»
Ireland bans 2 extremist Israeli ministers from entering the country, Justice Ministry says
DUBLIN: Ireland on Friday announced that it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, slamming their behavior toward pro-Palestinian activists. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan “has instructed immigration officers »»»
Gaza’s fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat
GAZA: In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patches up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fiberglass, wood, and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats ready for a tougher line of work. The small vessels, which were used by families and swimmers before the war, have become a lifeline»»»
Jazan waterfront road enhances regional tourism
Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region is becoming a major tourist destination. The region continues to strengthen its position as a growing destination for development through high-quality municipal projects along the Red Sea coast. Chief among these is the Jazan waterfront road, an urban project implemented»»»
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to further reduce the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), an agency that has already undergone major cuts during his second term. Trump said the office has been »»»
Experts Warn of Rising Childhood Obesity at National Obesity Congress with International Participation
Experts discussed trends in childhood obesity during the Second National Congress on Obesity with international participation which took place in Sofia. The three-day forum is organized by the Bulgarian Association for the Study of Obesity and Associated Diseases (BASORD) with the support of the Eu»»»
World Bank approves USD 900 million project in Iraq
Baghdad: The World Bank announced today its approval of a USD 900 million project to improve road infrastructure in Iraq. In a statement, the World Bank said the project will support Iraq's economic transport corridors, which are a cornerstone of domestic transport, regional integration, and long-t»»»
Hungary officially begins preparations to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
Hungary has officially launched preparations to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). It is an important step in the country’s relationship with European Union institutions and anti-fraud enforcement mechanisms. According to a statement published by Hungary’s Permanent Representation»»»
Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval
TEHRAN: Iran’s football squad, whose participation in the World Cup remains uncertain, have handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkiye for visas, the head of their Football Federation said on Friday. Mehdi Taj said Iran were following instructions from world football’s governing body. Thei»»»
Seed banks emerge as backbone of Saudi restoration efforts
RIYADH: Seed banks are emerging as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ecological restoration efforts, safeguarding native plant species and supplying locally adapted seedlings for rehabilitation projects across the Kingdom. The success of these restoration ambitions depends on processes that begin lon»»»
UAE mediates exchange of 370 captives between Russia, Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 185 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to »»»
UN Envoy sees regional consensus as key to swift Middle East conflict resolution
Jean Arnault, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences, expressed optimism regarding the broad consensus that has begun to take shape in the region about the need for a swift and decisive end to the current conflict, and the importance of working »»»
The escalating nuclear arms race
The risk of nuclear confrontation was said to have diminished in the post-Cold War period. But today, the logic of nuclear deterrence seems to be making a comeback. This phenomenon deserves our readers’ attention, which is why Al Majalla chose the topic as this week’s cover story. Titled The escala»»»
Rama Says He Is Open to Dialogue but Rules Out Negotiations During Meeting in Zvërnec
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with residents of Zvërnec on Friday, where he addressed ongoing public concerns and commented on recent protests. Speaking to attendees, Rama emphasized that while he is willing to engage in discussions, he has no intention of entering into negotiations. “I said it that »»»
Lebanon appeals for additional $331.5 million in aid - UPI.com
Special Presidential Envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian (C), flanked by French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro (L), attends a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday. The meeting was part of a French push to lock in three prioriti»»»
Watch: Idaho man keeps 5 balloons in the air for over a minute - UPI.com
June 5 (UPI) -- An Idaho man kept five balloons in the air for over a minute by himself to break a world record he described as more difficult than juggling. David Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, took on the record for the longest duration to keep five balloons in»»»
Azka Farmers Market returns for summer showcasing Saudi seasonal produce
JEDDAH: The Azka Farmers Market has returned for a three-day summer edition at Hayy Jameel, bringing together farmers, producers and visitors from across Saudi Arabia in a celebration of seasonal produce, sustainability and community exchange. Held under Art Jameel’s community programs as part of t»»»
Judge: Trump must restart immigration, asylum processing - UPI.com
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that a batch of Trump's immigration policies are illegal. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Friday canceled a batch of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, forcing the administration to begin processing »»»
Dag Hammarskjöld Medal for fallen peacekeepers received in honour of First Sergeant Seifeddine Hamrita
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - Tunisia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Nabil Ammar, received the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal for Peacekeepers on Friday at UN headquarters in New York from UN Secretary-General António Guterres.The medal was...»»»
Illegal Gold Mining Puts Egypt Investment at Risk
Illegal gold mining in Egypt threatens “investment opportunities and the ability to benefit from the country’s reserves,” as “clashes among illegal prospectors” continue to recur. Businessman Naguib Sawiris said Egypt’s mineral wealth was being continuously wasted because of random and illegal mini»»»
European Chief Prosecutor Kovesi Urges Swift, Depoliticized Selection of Bulgaria’s Next European Prosecutor
The process of selecting Bulgaria’s next European Prosecutor should not be politicized and should be completed as quickly as possible in accordance with the applicable rules, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi said during a meeting with Bulgarian Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov on Friday, the»»»
US Destroyers Flee Sea of Oman after Iran Navy’s Warning Shots
Iran’s Army says a number of US warships operating in the Sea of Oman have been forced to withdraw from the area after Iranian naval forces fired warning shots using cruise missiles and advanced drones. In a statement on Friday, Iran’s Army announced that the operation was part of the Islamic Repub»»»
Iraq’s PMF Declares ‘Complete Split’ from Parties, Factions
The head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces announced the start of implementation of a government order by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who is also commander-in-chief of the armed forces, to form a committee tasked with reorganizing the relationship with armed factions. The move is officially be»»»
Main Message of Putin’s SPIEF Speech: Tectonic Shift in Global Economic Power is Irreversible
The president’s address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has garnered the attention of economists, financial and geopolitics analysts the world over. Sputnik queried four of them regarding some of its main points. "The central thesis was the irreversible shi»»»
Could Wizz Air be forced to close a base? Hungarian airline threatens to leave European capital
An aviation dispute has broken out between Wizz Air and Serbian authorities, with the Hungarian low-cost carrier warning that it may be forced to close its Belgrade base from November 2026 if proposed regulatory changes are implemented. The airline claims that Serbia’s revised route approval proced»»»
House committee votes to codify 'Department of War' name change - UPI.com
Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced an amendment to a defense budget bill to codify the name change of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- The House Armed Services Committee voted to codify the name change of the Depa»»»
New US sanctions target Iran LPG and shadow banking system
The United States has imposed new sanctions on a network of individuals, companies and vessels accused of facilitating the shipment of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to South and East Asia by disguising its origin as Omani fuel. The US Departm»»»
Iran Ex-PM Hospitalized After Years Under House Arrest
Iran's former prime minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, who was the focus of a 2009 mass protest movement and has spent the last 15 years under house arrest, has been hospitalized after his health deteriorated, an advisor said on Friday. Mousavi, the last person to serve as Iran's premier before the post»»»
Putin Rejects Zelenskyy’s Offer to Meet, Saying He Sees ‘No Point’ in It
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting on the 4-year-old conflict, saying he sees “no point” in it. Thursday's letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia sent tro»»»
EU pledges €50 million to Armenian leader ahead of parliamentary election
The EU is preparing a €50 million ($58 million) support package for Armenia as Brussels moves to shore up Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan days before a critical parliamentary election, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. The figure, however, accounts for roughly 1% of Armeni»»»