Albena Beach has received the Blue Flag award for the 30th consecutive year in 2026. Speaking to BTA, Albena's Head of Sports Sector, Stoyan Zlatev, said the milestone reflects a long-term strategy, continuity and disciplined adherence to international standards. "The Blue Flag is not simply an awa»»»

Beirut: The death toll from the Israeli aggression against Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 3,783, with 11,699 others injured. The Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the cumulative toll from the Israeli aggression since March 2 has reached 3,783 fat»»»

CAIRO: A daredevil adventurer known as “The Spider-Man of Yemen” has died after falling into a volcano crater while attempting to climb vertical rock faces without safety equipment, authorities said.Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in the souther»»»

ATLANTA: The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-»»»

MONTMELO, Spain: Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak. The seven-time world champion finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, while Antonelli w»»»

Ajman: On May 31, Indian expat Babu V quietly marked his 51st birthday the way he has marked many milestones over the past two and a half decades in the UAE. He rolled up his right sleeve at the Dubai Blood Donation Centre and gave blood. It was his 105th donation. Babu V, popularly known as Babu M»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with his US counterpart Donald Trump and wished him a happy 80th birthday, Kremlin Aide Yuri Ushakov said. The call lasted 55 minutes and covered Ukraine, Iran and broader bilateral relations.Key statements:🔶The conversation was friendly, frank and ev»»»

MAKKAH: Over the years, the Holy Kaaba’s kiswa has been crafted by skilled artisans who shaped its artistic character. The late calligrapher Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari is among the most notable for his work in Arabic calligraphy and Islamic design. Born in Makkah in 1917, Bukhari grew up in a cultura»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Israeli strikes on Beirut “should not have happened” as he vowed a regional peace deal was at hand, though he did not confirm reports it would be signed during the day. “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including t»»»

Ukraine must respect the rights of its ethnic Hungarian minority if it wants to join the EU, Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said. An estimated 80,000 Hungarians live in Ukraine, mostly in the western Zakarpattia Region. Their status has long been a point of contention between the n»»»

New York: New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city's streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. One person was shot and four were stabbed as people bashed police cars with bats, shattering windshields, and se»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned the Israeli strike on Beirut and called on Israel to cease strikes on Lebanon amid the upcoming US-Iran deal. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened," Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added that it was a retaliat»»»

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Israel for launching a new attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and urged all parties to show restraint in order to achieve a "peace deal." "This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close t»»»

Israeli attacks on Beirut once again demonstrate that the US lacks the will or the ability to keep its promises, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, calling ongoing US-Iran peace talks into question. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed it hit a Hezbollah command center in the D»»»

People stand near the site of an apartment targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA June 14 (UPI) -- The Israeli military launched an attack on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, accusing the group of violating a cease-fire agreement earl»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: At least six people died Sunday after two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said. "Reports indicate that the helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, igniting a fire that engu»»»

London: Britain and Japan on Sunday sealed a sweeping economic and technological partnership, expected to generate over £18 billion ($24 billion) in investment, during a visit to London by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Takaichi held talks at his Dow»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has launched the season for the hatching and release of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles into their natural habitat at Fuwairit Beach. The move is part of the nation’s efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered marine species. I»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters again forced an Israeli Hermes-450 (Zik) UAV to retreat from Lebanese airspace, marking the second and third such incide»»»

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NEW DELHI: Indian lawmakers denounced on Sunday the lack of a US apology over the killing of three seafarers off the coast of Oman, as another sailor died from medical complications aboard a vessel stranded in the region amid the US blockade. Aditya Sharma, a cadet, Shivanand Chaurashiya, a fitter,»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.The updated toll on Sunday came as Israel has continued to strike despite a fragile ceasefire deal reached in October.Confirmation came from Zaher Al-Waheidi, head of the»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000. The updated toll on Sunday came as Israel has continued to strike despite a fragile ceasefire deal reached in October. Confirmation came from Zaher Al-Waheidi, head of t»»»

Kuwait Airways on Sunday launched its first commercial flights to the Greek island of Mykonos, operating twice-weekly services on Sundays and Thursdays as part of its 2026 summer schedule. Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the new route reflects the airline’s commitment to ex»»»

Iran said on Sunday there was "no point" in peace talks with the United States, accusing it of failing to uphold its commitments and casting doubt on a deal that Donald Trump had insisted would be signed imminently. The latest hurdle came hours after Israel -- which launched the war alongside the U»»»

Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected to continue across parts of southwestern Saudi Arabia through this week, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said light to moderate rain is forecast over the highlands of the Jazan, Asir, Al Baha and Mecca regions, with weather conditions »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) organized a lecture and workshop within the Qatar Contemporary History series, which shed light on the methodologies for documenting and writing Qatar's contemporary history, as part of the Library's efforts to strengthen skills in historical research and a»»»

Dubai: Indian seafarers working on commercial vessels near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have reported distress calls and alleged they are being targeted amid escalating maritime tensions in the region, while hundreds of sailors remain stranded at sea for months, according to official and crew acco»»»

Hungary’s labour market is entering a critical period as demographic decline, labour shortages and slow workplace adoption of artificial intelligence combine to create what business leaders describe as a “perfect storm”. Experts speaking at the Business Summit organised by Prohuman Group, the Hunga»»»

Cybersecurity took another step towards becoming a strategic pillar of Egypt’s digital economy after the official inauguration of a new Cybersecurity Innovation Lab at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Smart Village. The facility forms part of the WE Innova»»»

NIZI:After the Kpangba displacement camp ​became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from Ebola two weeks ago, health workers rushed to trace those who had come into contact with the deceased to break chains of transmission.But the workers — from the provincial health ministry»»»

Lebanon's foreign ministry said it had lodged a complaint with the United Nations over Israel's alleged spraying of herbicide glyphosate in Lebanese territory near the border earlier this year. In a statement circulated on Sunday, the ministry said it had sent a letter to the UN Security Council an»»»

Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai: A fierce controversy has erupted over the Punjab government’s repossession of the historic Ewing Hall in Lahore’s Anarkali district, triggering protests from Forman Christian College University (FCCU), herita»»»

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Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Expat remittances edged up 4.5% to TND 3,669 million by the end of May 2026, compared with TND 3,510 million the same period last year. Converted into US dollars, these remittances amount to approximately US$1,267 million,...»»»

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has urged employers and workers to follow heat safety measures during the summer, identifying five key warning signs of heat stress and four essential preventive steps as part of its “Safety in the Heat” programme. The centre said the initiative aims to raise awar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has been honoured with six prestigious awards at the International Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact and operational excellence across its institutions and initiatives.»»»

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BEIRUT: Lebanon’s foreign ministry said it had lodged a complaint with the United Nations over Israel’s alleged spraying of herbicide glyphosate in Lebanese territory near the border earlier this year. In a statement circulated on Sunday, the ministry said it had sent a letter to the UN Security Co»»»

Dubai: They came to build a better life. They go home as the reason for a grief that cuts across borders. As the bodies of seven Indian and Sri Lankan expat workers killed in last Sunday's devastating Emirates Road minibus crash were embalmed one after the other late on Friday evening, colleagues, »»»

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EJAE performs "DNA" with Andrea Bocelli as Lisa opens World Cup stage and BTS heads to final halftime show Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and K-pop star EJAE perform the official FIFA World Cup anthem, "DNA" before the opening game of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at Aztec Stadiu»»»

Strikes on Ukraine remain a regular occurrence, but behind this show of force, the Russian army’s offensive on the front lines is showing signs of slowing down, analysts say. More than four years after the full-scale invasion began, Russian capture of Ukrainian towns are becoming increasingly rare.»»»

Fujairah: Rainfall swept parts of the UAE's eastern region on Sunday, bringing an unusual midsummer weather scene to a country where temperatures are forecast to approach 47C in the coming days. Light to moderate showers were reported along the Khorfakkan Road and areas near Sheikh Khalifa Road lea»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh targeted a residential building in Ghobeiry: Al-Manar correspondent 14-06-2026 13:54 PM Latest News Urge»»»