1 of 3 | Workers continue construction on the octagon for the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship match on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 29. President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC match at the White House on June 14. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo J»»»

Awsaj Academy, a part of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Program Class of 2026. In press statement, Qatar Foundation (QF) said that the Prime Programme is an evening education initiative launched by Awsaj Academy to support»»»

Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Academic Bridge Program, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced the launch of a new initiative that allows high school literacy and humanities track graduates to en»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone targeted a car near the Lebanese Red Cross center in Tyre City, South Lebanon 08-06-2026 17:26 PM »»»

“In some cases, the Prime Minister publicly threatened opposition candidates with investigations and nationalization of their companies,” an OSCE report of “preliminary findings and conclusions” on Sunday’s parliamentary vote in Armenia said. Other violations by the ruling party highlighted by the »»»

The presidential election in Peru to determine the 9th head of state in a decade is too close to call. Right-wing candidate, Keiko Fujimori ran on promises to be tough on crime and is the daughter of the late, former president and authoritarian figure Alberto Fujimori who was convicted of human rig»»»

Israel and Iran exchanged fire for the first time since the start of the truce on June 7, despite US President Donald Trump repeatedly warning Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against launching strikes on Iran. Could that be the first sign of a fallout between the two leaders? FRANCE 24's Angela Diffl»»»

Despite Lebanese authorities insisting on the ceasefire, many in Lebanon criticise them for bending the knee to the US. The Hezbollah is also criticised for starting the conflict and siding with Iran, a decision that has impacted almost a third of the country. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis tells us more »»»

Iran's military command on June 8 announced it was halting its operation against Israel. It comes after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect on April 8. Despite this, strikes on Israel from Hezbollah are still ongoing, as FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnapolsky reports fro»»»

Dubai: Saudi health authorities have issued a warning against the so-called “Tayyibat Diet” after several patients were admitted to intensive care units following the suspension of insulin treatment in favour of unproven dietary regimens. The Ministry of Health said it had recorded cases requiring »»»

The parents of an 11-year-old girl, named as Lyhanna, joined thousands of people in the southwestern French town of Fleurance on Sunday for a silent march in her memory, as outrage spread over systemic failures blamed for her suspected killing. The grieving parents of an 11-year-old »»»

In the southwestern French town of Fleurance , the parents of 11-year-old Lyhanna joined thousands of people on June 7 for a silent march in her memory. There is growing outrage at systemic failures in the judicial system blamed for the girl's suspected murder. Her body was found last week after sh»»»

Hasakah, June 8 (SANA) Farmers in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah have begun harvesting this season’s wheat crop, with authorities preparing 17 collection and storage centers as production is expected to exceed one million tons. Harvesting is currently concentrated in southern parts of the»»»

Head of State Iliana Iotova and State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China Shen Yiqin discussed the prospects of widening bilateral cooperation in Sofia, the President's press centre reported on Monday. Iotova underscored that Bulgaria and People’s Republic of China have maintained excellent»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities postponed all flights scheduled for Monday to transport pilgrims from Madinah in Saudi Arabia to the airports in Aleppo and Damascus due to the resumption of fighting between Iran and Israel. The Ministry of Awqaf announced that two aircraft carrying nearly 700 Syrian pil»»»

At least 11 people have died after a migrant boat capsized in waters off Malta, charity group Sea-Watch said on Monday, while around 50 more were rescued at sea by a fishing vessel in the area. On Sunday, the Italian coastguard said the vessel had departed from Libya carrying around 60 people befor»»»

An incoming Iranian ballistic missile is intercepted by an Israel air defense interceptor in the skies above the Jerusalem area on Monday after Iran launched an airborne assault on the country for the first time since a fragile cease-fire between Israel, the United States and Iran came into force o»»»

Pope Leo XIV (C) gestures next to the speaker of the lower house, Francina Armengol (C-L), before delivering a speech at the Spanish lower house in Madrid, Spain, on Monday. Photo by Ciro FuscoEPA June 8 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV said every war represents a "painful defeat" in negotiations Monday in th»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has clarified the categories of students who may sit centrally administered resit examinations remotely, while outlining procedures schools must follow to resolve technical difficulties during testing. According to the ministry, remote examinations may be approved o»»»

JEDDAH: Red Sea Global has completed the modernization of Al-Wajh International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region, increasing passenger capacity and enabling it to accommodate larger commercial aircraft. The airport has resumed operations and is currently served by Saudia flights, with three w»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces demolished 20 Palestinian homes in the town of Barta’a, located near Jenin town in the northern occupied West Bank, for building without permits. Israeli bulldozers arrived at Barta’a on Monday to carry out a court-ordered demolition that was ruled yesterday. Only eight famil»»»

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Share: An opinion article published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv on Monday has sharply criticized the decision to launch a new strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, arguing that the attack failed to achieve any meaningful military or strategic objective. “What on earth did we get out of Netanyahu»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party declared victory Monday in the nation’s general election, the first since 2023. File Photo by Kremlin POOL/ UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party declared victory Monday in th»»»

Dubai: The National Anti-Narcotics Authority, in coordination with Dubai Police General Headquarters, has foiled an attempt to smuggle 267,300 Amphetamine pills. The operation was carried out through joint security cooperation and coordination between the UAE's security authorities and the Saudi Mi»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new suite of AI-powered smart dashboards at its Bus Operations Control Centre. The system uses advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to monitor and manage bus services in real time, making the city’s public transport »»»

“Trump is probably seeking to cool down the escalation” in the region which kicked off over the weekend and “avoid a new spiraling down” to another war, security and political analyst Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem told Sputnik. He needs a “diplomatic solution” to the regional crisis due to the upcoming m»»»

Doha The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday, reviewing Qatar's plans for electricity, water and renewable energy development, while also advancing proposed legislation aimed at enhancing the digital protection of children. The session, held at Tamim bin Hamad Hall, was chaired »»»

Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Qatar University (QU) have signed a new agreement establishing a Joint Research Funding Initiative. The agreement aims at strengthening collaboration between the two institutions and supporting research that addresses national health priorities. The new fund»»»

Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on heat stress as part of its efforts to reduce work-related injuries caused by high temperatures and to prevent occupational diseases and injuries associated with workplace conditions. The campaign aims to hi»»»

Indian navy helicopters airlifted 24 sailors off a tanker on fire off the coast of Oman on Monday, New Delhi officials said, without saying what caused the blaze. India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said a fire was reported at around 1:30 pm (0800 GMT) on the MT Marivex, a Palau-flagg»»»

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RIYADH: An unforgettable evening of music and cultural friendship unfolded in Riyadh this weekend at a musical evening, “Desert Harmony — Sitar Melodies,” hosted by the Indian Embassy in collaboration with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City at the Cultural Palace, Diplomatic Quarter. The concert »»»

RIYADH: The Municipality of Jeddah governorate began issuing evacuation notices on Sunday for 129 buildings deemed at risk of collapse in the southern Ghulail neighborhood. The news comes as part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and protect lives and property from the »»»

Dubai: Dubai carried out 24,820 inspections of food establishments during the first five months of 2026, as the emirate continued to strengthen food safety oversight across a sector comprising more than 26,500 businesses. Dr. Naseem Rafee, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environment, Health a»»»

As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the local marcomm industry, we sat down with Diana Crasmariu, General Manager at Cohn & Jansen Creative Network, and talked about the industry, its challenges, trends, AI, as well as about the agency’s values, strengths and plans. By Romani»»»

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday met with President of the World Anti-Doping Agency HE Witold Banka and the accompanying delegation, who called on His Highness to greet him, in his office at Lusail Palace. During the meeting, the two sides d»»»

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed cooperation relations bet»»»

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides reviewed the mediation efforts between the Un»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on heat stress as part of its efforts to reduce work-related injuries caused by high temperatures and to prevent occupational diseases and injuries associated with workplace conditions. The campaign aims to h»»»

MUMBAI: Indian navy helicopters airlifted 24 sailors off a tanker on fire off the coast of Oman on Monday, New Delhi officials said, without saying what caused the blaze. India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said a fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. (0800 GMT) on the MT Marivex, a P»»»

MUMBAI: Indian navy helicopters airlifted 24 sailors off a tanker on fire off the coast of Oman on Monday, New Delhi officials said, without saying what caused the blaze. India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said a fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. (0800 GMT) on the MT Marivex, a P»»»

Iraq reopened its airspace on Monday, the country's civil aviation body said, following Iran's announcement that it was halting its military operation against Israel, AFP reported. The Civil Aviation Authority was reopening "Iraqi airspace to flights to and from all airports" and will continue to "»»»

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BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will receive Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on Tuesday. Lourenco will be on an official visit to Serbia from June 8 through 10. A welcoming ceremony outside the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade is scheduled for 9.30 am Tuesday and a tete-a»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense has denied reports that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al Kharj Governorate was targeted. Spokesperson Major General Turki Al Maliki said claims circulating about an attack on the facility are untrue. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

Commenting on the resignation of the Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev earlier on Monday, Vazrazhdane Deputy Floor Leader Peter Petrov said his group would ask for a hearing of both Kandev and Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on Wednesday. "We believe that Georgi Kandev k»»»

Bulgaria remains among the European Union’s worst-performing countries in terms of road injuries and fatalities, despite years of efforts to improve road safety, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Monday during a meeting with the institutions responsible for implementing road safety measures follow»»»

Share: Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia’s influence Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party took an early lead in parliamentary elections on Monday that could strengthen his push towards closer ties with the West, amid tensions with Moscow and ac»»»