JERUSALEM: Israel’s latest strikes on Iran have not only ignited fears of a full-fledged resurgence of war — they run the risk of damaging the close ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s seeming aversion to the prospect of the war reigniting, »»»

DAKAR: Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the ​presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced on May 15, though officials have since »»»

Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) Port received last Friday (5 June) the vessel “KAI XUAN 9” arriving from China as part of transit trade operations to Africa. The ship was carrying general cargo including iron coils, plywood, vehicles, and equipment, with a total cargo weight exceeding 9,700 tons. MFZ said »»»

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1 of 2 | Former FTX chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in January 2023 at the Manhattan Federal Court in New York City. Bankman-Fried has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- Sam Bankman-Fried, a one-time billionaire an»»»

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force says “From the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab Strait and from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea is is the new security belt of resistance.” General Esmail Qaani said in a post on his social media networking website on Monday »»»

St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina speaks about retirement in October 2022 before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Molina said Monday that a private jet that crashed Sunday in the Dominican Republic was on its way to pick him up. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI »»»

Doha The 3rd Indian Mango Exhibition (Hamba Exhibition), will take place at Souq Waqif's Eastern Square starting June 18, and will run for 10 days. Organised by the Private Engineering Office and the Embassy of India in Qatar, the event will see the participation of 35 companies. The exhibition est»»»

Doha The Penal and Correctional Institutions Department at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of inmates from correctional and rehabilitation institutions who completed their studies and obtained a Diploma in Business Administration from the Community Colle»»»

CUPERTINO, California: Apple on Monday unveiled new artificial intelligence advances including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the iPhone maker tries to catch up to rivals when it comes to AI. Siri AI, which was introduced at the start of Apple’s»»»

Damascus, June.8 (SANA) In coordination with the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, African diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the Syrian Arab Republic organized a diplomatic reception as part of celebrations marking Africa Day. The event, held at the Golden Mezzeh Hote»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a royal order on Monday in which he appointed or promoted 212 judges at various levels within the Ministry of Justice. Walid Al-Samaani, acting president of the Kingdom’s Supreme Judicial Council and the minister of justice, said the aim of the appointments»»»

Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times. Leftist Ro»»»

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperatio»»»

LONDON: As summer temperatures inch above 45 C and the hum of backup generators fills the air, Iraq finds itself sliding toward its worst electricity crisis in years. Decades of mismanagement had already left the country’s power sector vulnerable. Now, the US-Israeli war with Iran has turned that c»»»

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Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - The recovery of assets that have been misappropriated and unlawfully transferred abroad cannot rely solely on the efforts of the requesting State, it also depends on the willingness of the countries holding these assets to...»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - United States Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, on Monday handed over the management of the “BridgeTech” platform to the American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia (AmCham). The platform connects U.S. companies with a wide pool...»»»

Botswana has signed an agreement worth about $2bn with Dubai-based Albaddad Group to develop a mixed-use urban project, in a move aimed at attracting foreign investment and boosting private sector participation in the country's economic development. The state-owned Botswana Development Corpora»»»

Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»

Planning a Thailand getaway could soon become easier and more flexible as Air India and Thai Airways International (THAI) move to strengthen their partnership, aiming to expand global connectivity and travel options. The two carriers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance air co»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US reaches with Tehran, President Donald Trump has said, declaring that he “calls the shots.” Trump made the remarks in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, shortly after Iran fired a missile barrag»»»

A US federal court has ruled that the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications is unlawful, a decision that could ease hiring pressures for US employers relying on skilled foreign workers. The ruling vacates the policy introduced through a presidential proclamation, which had »»»

In a decisive move that underscores its commitment to the African market, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled plans to boost its production in Egypt by an impressive 30 percent next year. This strategic expansion reflects the German automaker’s confidence in Egypt’s potential as a pivotal hub for its operat»»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies oversight hearing on the Department of Justice in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/»»»

CHICAGO: A task force has been created to provide heightened security and scrutiny of fans and players who enter the US for the FIFA World Cup. Customs and Border Protection detained Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein at O’Hare International Airport for seven hours on Saturday, eventually allowing him to »»»

BENGALURU: France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Two Israeli warplanes targeted the vicinity of the towns of Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit 08-06-2026 19:07 PM L»»»

Visiting Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin, who is also President of the All-China Women's Federation, conferred separately here on Monday with Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova, Prime Minister Rumen Radev, and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev. During the session with Iotova,»»»

The Taxpayer Inspector General reported Monday that the use of IRS taxpayer data for immigration enforcement has been inconsistent and unreliable. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- The Taxpayer Inspector General reported Monday that the use of IRS taxpayer data for immig»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Leading UN officials on Monday warned of a deteriorating humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, amid chronic underfunding of aid efforts, a worsening hunger crisis and escalating restrictions on women, the combined effects of which are pushing millions of Afghans deeper into destitut»»»

NAIROBI, Kenya: Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested on Monday alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park. Police fired tear gas canisters at the protesters who were marching outside the park while carrying banners with messages »»»

MADRID: Pope Leo XIV called for a global response to the “tragic drama” of migration and said world peace was a “true global imperative” in an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament on Monday. The pope also urged lawmakers to defend life “from conception to its natural end.” In his address»»»

RIYADH: Not many football fans will be making the journey to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but that does not mean they will miss out on the atmosphere. Across Saudi Arabia, venues are preparing for over a month of football fever as supporters look for the perfect place to follow the ac»»»

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is shown May 29 in Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center officials removed President Donald Trump's name from the center's website and YouTube page Monday, although it remains on the front of the building. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June»»»

Bloomberg: Direct foreign investment amounts to $9 billion within the current fiscal year Beltone: Egyptian exports jump to $52.5 billion in 2017 Bloomberg agency has intensified recently its follow-up for the Egyptian economy’s performance indicators. According to its latest report, the foreign di»»»

LONDON: Gold prices fell to their lowest in more than two months on Monday, after last week’s strong US jobs data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, while Israel and Iran traded strikes, pushing oil prices higher and fueling inflation concerns. Spot gold fell ‌0.9 percent to $4,29»»»

AMMAN — Senate President Faisal Fayez and Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat Al Halbousi on Monday stressed the importance of advancing the Iraqi oil pipeline project through Jordan, as well as the electricity interconnection project, given their economic and strategic benefits for both countries.The »»»

AMMAN — The Amman Vision for Investment and Development (AVID) has unveiled its ninth package of investment opportunities, introducing a new set of land plots designated for commercial, recreational, tourism, sports and industrial projects across the capital.The company, which serves as the investm»»»

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Tiziano Breda, Senior Analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean at ACLED. He argues that Peru's chronic instability is rooted as much in institutional weaknesses as in electoral competition. The reintroduction of a bicameral legislature, he notes, may help cur»»»

Damascus, June. 8 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Monday former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the People’s Palace in Damascus. A/Dh»»»

He believed those who insisted he could wrap it all up by end of March, long before the November midterms. If not, the off-ramp would be easy to find. But did Donald Trump factor in that his main ally in the war against Iran was also guearing up for a campaign. Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-»»»

The UAE welcomed the joint statement on Sudan, which reaffirmed the shared commitment to supporting a peaceful, democratic, and stable path forward in line with the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people. The UAE commended international and regional efforts, including the outcomes of the Berl»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Philippines following an earthquake that struck the southern province of Davao Occidental, resulting in fatalities and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the famil»»»

If you are in Abha and looking to treat yourself to a hearty meal packed with slow-smoked protein, then head over to Rusticana in Al-Muftaha district. The menu is extensive and diverse, ranging from pizzas, burgers and pasta dishes featuring smoked beef at reasonable prices to premium cuts of meat »»»

Pope Leo XIV told Spanish bishops on Monday to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" ahead of an expected meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his weeklong visit to the country. The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the scale of abuse in th»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Iraq over the victims of an accident involving a passenger bus that overturned near the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its si»»»