Israel military opens probe into West Bank baby’s killing
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family’s car in the city o»»»
At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta
Rome: The Italian coastguard said Sunday it has recovered 10 bodies after a shipwreck of a migrant boat off Malta. "The vessel, which departed from the Libyan coast... was sailing with approximately 60 people on board," it said in a statement. "According to the latest information, a fishing vessel »»»
Awqaf receives international ISO certification for information security
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its Information Systems Department, has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen information security and adopt in»»»
OPEC to increase oil output amid continued closure of Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
OPEC on Sunday announced that its member nations will increase oil production by nearly 200,000 barrels per day in July, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and it being very difficult to ship it anywhere out of the Middle East. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- »»»
Ministry of Municipality marks World Food Safety Day with enhanced inspection, awareness efforts
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food safety standards through integrated inspection and public awareness programmes on the occasion of World Food Safety Day. In a series of awareness messages, the ministry highlighted its round-the-clock efforts »»»
Pakistani Interior Minister Delivers Message to Iran’s Sayyed Khamenei During Tehran Visit
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday and delivered a message from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei. According to Iran’s official news agency IR»»»
Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin Lookalikes Gather in Switzerland
More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever assembly of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes. The unusual rally, drawing Chaplin fans of all ages, took place at a museum dedicated to the legend»»»
Israel Military Opens Probe into West Bank Baby’s Killing
The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family's car in the city of Hebron, a»»»
Local thunderstorms and rain expected Sunday night over northern and central heights
Tunis, June 7 (TAP) - Local thunderstorms with some rain are expected on Sunday night over western heights of northern and central Tunisia, partly cloudy elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Night-time temperatures...»»»
‘You’re either crooked or you’re stupid’: Trump storms off Meet the Press interview
US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press following a heated exchange with moderator Kristen Welker over his repeated claims that the 2020 election was “rigged.” The discussion took place during a rain-soaked sit-down in Wisconsin, a key swing state Trump won i»»»
Illume Societies launches EGP 4.5bn ‘Illume Residence’ in New Cairo’s Sixth Settlement
Illume Societies has announced the launch of its new residential development, Illume Residence, in the Sixth Settlement area of New Cairo, with planned investments estimated at EGP 4.5bn. The project was unveiled during a press conference attended by company executives, consultants, operating partn»»»
IPO programme to deepen financial markets, expand private sector role: Investment minister
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the government is moving forward with its state offerings programme as part of broader efforts to strengthen the role of the private sector, deepen financial markets, and attract greater investment. Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister M»»»
NBE partners with Belmazad.com to digitize asset sales, auctions
Belmazad.com has signed an operating agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) to digitize asset marketing and sales, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and reach through electronic public auctions. The partnership aims to streamline asset sales processes by leveraging technology-driven solu»»»
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector serves over 60 million citizens, provides EGP 1.4trn in financing: Planning minister
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. Rostom made the remarks during his address at »»»
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential deal. In remarks to NBC News, Trump said he was not insisting that Leban»»»
Egyptian, Qatari foreign ministers review proposed US-Iran agreement and Gaza ceasefire terms
Egypt and Qatar are working to bridge views in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, as the two nations’ foreign ministers met on Sunday to discuss proposed elements of the agreement aimed at ending regional conflict. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperatio»»»
Egypt’s FRA outlines insurance sector overhaul, tenfold capital requirement at African conference
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved two companies to issue insurance policies using financial technology and is processing applications from over 10 others, FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam announced on Sunday as part of a broader strategy to deepen the market. Delivering the »»»
Alaa El-Zoheiry elected President of African Insurance Organisation for 2026-2027 term
Alaa El-Zoheiry, Chairperson of the Insurance Federation of Egypt (IFE), has been elected President of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO) for the 2026-2027 term, succeeding Ethiopia. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the AIO’s 52nd Conference and Annual General Assembly»»»
Egypt explores stronger industrial, investment partnerships with EBRD, Türkiye, Nigeria, and Morocco
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held a series of high-level meetings with international officials and financial institutions on the sidelines of the 35th Annual Meeting and Business Forum of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Riga, Latvia, to explore opportunities for»»»
Madbouly opens factories, inspects major investments in Alexandria
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated and inspected a series of major industrial projects in Alexandria’s Borg El Arab industrial zone on Sunday. Madbouly highlighted Egypt’s strategy to deepen local manufacturing, boost exports, attract foreign investment, and create jobs across key »»»
Egypt advances electricity market reform through partnership with Nexus Analytica
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has held talks with Nexus Analytica to explore cooperation on developing the regulatory framework governing the country’s electricity market, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, and private-sector pa»»»
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Cairo with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the meet»»»
Al-Shaibani, Mauritanian Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Mauritanian Ambassador to Syria al-Taleb al-Mokhtar in Damascus on Sunday and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed prospects »»»
Hungary reviews political asylum granted under Orbán: foreign politicians could lose refugee status
Hungary’s Interior Ministry has confirmed that a review of refugee statuses granted on political grounds under the previous government is already underway. The procedure could affect several high-profile figures who received asylum in Hungary during Viktor Orbán’s premiership, including former Poli»»»
US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks
PARIS/VIENNA: The US is lobbying other countries on the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors to back a draft resolution demanding that Iran tell the agency what happened to its bombed nuclear sites and the enriched uranium stored there. The US-drafted text, seen by Reuters on Sunday and circula»»»
Bus-truck collision in Southern Iraq kills 18 pilgrims, injures 17 on route to Karbala
At least 18 people were killed and 17 injured on Sunday after a passenger bus carrying pilgrims collided with a truck in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province, security and medical sources said in a preliminary toll. A security source said the bus was transporting passengers to the holy city of Karbala »»»
Alkhobar cafe staffed by people with Down syndrome supports inclusivity
RIYADH: A team of heroes with Down syndrome is staffing Saudi coffee chain Ratio’s Alkhobar branch, in a celebration of inclusivity for disabled people. With more than 130 branches across the Kingdom, the Alkhobar site is the first of Ratio’s that connects the community and people with disabilities»»»
'Human role narrowing': Anthropic calls for global AI slowdown as systems could escape control
The developer of the Claude chatbot says a pause in the AI race would "likely be a good thing" and warns that cutting-edge models are beginning to show signs they could become increasingly difficult for humans to control. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause o»»»
Al-Shaibani receives credentials of South Korean Ambassador
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Gyu-seok Joon in Damascus on Sunday and accepted his credentials as the non-resident ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Syria. The credential presen»»»
Eight Channels, over 17 hours daily: beIN SPORTS unveils coverage plans for FIFA World Cup 2026
DOHA: beIN SPORTS, one of the world’s leading sports broadcasters, has unveiled its extensive trilingual coverage plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in 24 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The network will deliver comprehensive live studio coverage of all 104 matches, support»»»
Angel Yeast Plans Up to $300m Expansion to Serve Regional Export Markets
China’s Angel Yeast, one of the world’s largest yeast and biotechnology producers with operations spanning more than 170 countries, plans to invest between $270 million and $300 million in Egypt between 2026 and 2028, reinforcing the country’s growing role as a manufacturing and export platform ser»»»
New MoHRE update reshapes UAE work permit: What it means for hiring
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the launch of a new phase in the development of work permit services by simplifying requirements, redesigning service procedures, and expanding digital channels. The initiative aims to accelerate transaction processing, enhance»»»
DIEZ non-oil trade surges 46% to record Dh491 billion in 2025
Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever non-oil trade performance in 2025, with total trade reaching Dh491 billion, a 46% increase from the previous year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The result mar»»»
Trump Says Won’t Unfreeze Iran Assets Before Deal
US President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he will not unfreeze Iranian assets before reaching an agreement with Tehran. Asked whether he would be willing, as part of a potential agreement, to unfreeze Iranian assets or lift certain sanctions against Iran, Trump replied: "»»»
Russian Strikes Kill Five, Damage Nuclear Storage Facility
Russia fired waves of drones and other munitions at Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least five people and damaging a nuclear storage facility in the Chornobyl exclusion zone, Ukrainian officials said. Radiation levels at the facility remained within normal limits following the attack, although the bu»»»
Al-Shaibani receives Vatican Ambassador in Damascus
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Vatican Ambassador and Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Roberto Cona in Damascus on Sunday and received a copy of his credentials as ambassador to Syria. The meeting marked the formal presentation»»»
Kimi Antonelli stays cool to win chaotic Monaco Grand Prix
MONACO: Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed ice-cool to win a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix and extend his run of victories this season to five on Sunday. The 19-year-old Italian built a commanding lead after starting from pole in his Mercedes but that evaporated after a late red fla»»»
Iraqi parliament speaker discusses regional security, cooperation with Jordanian king, PM
LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan discussed regional developments with Iraqi parliament speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi on Sunday at Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman. King Abdullah emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to strengthen the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while safeguard»»»
Hezbollah Unleashes Coordinated Operations, Repels Israeli Advances on Southern Front
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon carried out on Sunday a series of operations in response to the Israeli enemy’s ceasefire violations and strikes on civilians in southern Lebanese towns and Beirut, affirming the actions were undertaken in defense of Lebanon and its people. The group’s mili»»»
OPEC+ Decides on Fourth Oil Quota Hike Since Hormuz Closure
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a fourth increase in its oil output targets in as many months, even though the US war with Iran is still preventing several of the group's members from pumping more. The war has cut oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, creating the world's biggest-ever supply crisis as key OPE»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a drone jamming device of the “Drone Dome” type in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort Castle with a dive drone: Military Media Statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a drone jamming device of the “Drone Dome” type in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort Castle with a dive dro»»»
Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?
Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican? 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDalia VenturaBBC News Mundo Mexico City attempts record-breaking wave It's a tradition repeated in stadiums across the world, with crowds of spectators rising up in a rippling roar. T»»»
Bolivian police clash with protesters demanding president's resignation
Police clashed with anti-government protesters Saturday in eastern Bolivia, with gunfire reportedly wounding four officers, as authorities attempted to clear a road blocked by rural workers demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation. A month of heated demonstrations calling for the center-right »»»
Peru votes for its ninth president in 10 years
Peruvians will choose on Sunday their ninth president in 10 years, in a tight runoff election between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez who are trying to woo voters fed up with political chaos and rising crime. Fujimori, daughter of former autocratic president Alberto Fujimori»»»
Dubai luxury hotels court local residents as tourism slumps
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on week»»»
Middle East live: Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire agreement
Israel on Sunday struck "terrorist" targets in Beirut's southern suburbs in retaliation for Hezbollah's firing towards northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The strikes came days after a fragile ceasefire between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, negotiated by the US, came in»»»
The week in pictures: Paris bridge transformed, French Open finals and Albania protests 'Kushner Island'
French artist JR transformed the Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris into a cave with an ambitious installation, Albanian protesters rallied against a Trump family luxury resort in a nature preserve and Russia's Mirra Andreeva took the women's singles title at the French Open. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of»»»
Israeli troops kill infant, injure parents in West Bank
Israeli troops shot at a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounding his parents, the Palestinian health ministry said, with the bullet striking the boy in the face. The Israeli military said that soldiers shot at a vehicle perceived to be accelerating toward »»»
One killed, five wounded in terror attacks in Israel
At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shootings in Israel on Sunday, and security forces killed an attacker identified as a Palestinian citizen of Israel. Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom said a man aged around 35 had died of gunshot wounds. FRANCE 24's Noga »»»
One dead, five wounded after shootings in Israel
A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Israeli police. The attacker was killed by police. The attack came at a time of heightened tensions following a spate of Isra»»»