JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered the military to attack targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh. “Following repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist group Hezbollah and the attac»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday as global markets weighed intensifying Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and a stronger US dollar, all of which are shaping investor sentiment toward safe-haven assets. In Dubai, 24K gold held steady at Dh547.50 per gram, unchanged f»»»

Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command operating area. CENTCOM said it conducted "self-defense strikes" targeting Iran over the weekend. File Photo Courtesy U.S. Central Command/Department of Defense/UPI June 1 (UPI) -- The U»»»

Every year, several hundred young adults head to the steppes of northern China to learn about rare earths at schools like the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology. After completing undergraduate study, they may venture a few kilometers up the six-lane Rare Earths Street in Baotou, wh»»»

The budget deficit fell in the first four months of this year by 1.75 percentage points compared with the same period last year, reaching 1.17% of the GDP, compared with 2.92% of the GDP in the January-April 2025 period, according to data the Finance Ministry (MF).'The execution of the consolidated»»»

The Israeli army announced that one of its soldiers had been killed on Monday in fighting in southern Lebanon, bringing to 26 the number of Israeli military deaths since early March. Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, 20, "fell in combat in southern Lebanon", the army said in a brief statement. In total»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday said they had ordered strikes on the Dahieh suburb of Beirut. "In light of the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist organization Hezbollah and the attacks on our cities and citizens, Pr»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts his annual "Choose France" investment summit on Monday with foreign investors already pledging billions of dollars of capital for AI and data projects. The conference could also see announcements on rare earth investments in France. France holds a foreign»»»

On June 1, 2020, law enforcement officers cleared protesters from Lafayette Square near the White House using tear gas and other tactics to allow President Donald Trump to walk to St. John's Episcopal Church to pose for a photo while holding a Bible. 1 of 6 | On June 1, 2020, law enforcement office»»»

A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan. The missing fruit -- which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called "Comedian" -- was noticed »»»

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday after Iran and the US traded strikes and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Tehran-backed Hezbollah group. US crude futures rose $2.29 or 2.62% to $89.65 a barrel as of 0436 GMT. Brent futures rose $2.05 or 2.25% to $93.1»»»

The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes despite ongoing negotiations aimed at extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor. The latest escalation saw US forces target Iranian military facilities, while Kuwait reported intercepting»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Monday that Lebanon was facing "a vicious and reprehensible Israeli aggression", after Israel stepped up its offensive against Hezbollah with the capture of the medieval Beaufort Castle. Aoun condemned the Israeli offensive in a post on X and pledged to "work to end the s»»»

Doha, Qatar: For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career defined by records, trophies and unforgettable moments. Yet despite dominating club football, one achievement still eludes him - the FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese maestro is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in »»»

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Doha, Qatar: As the countdown enters its final 10 days, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is moving into its final phase of preparation. Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, the tournament will break new ground as the first 48-team edition, making it the biggest World C»»»

Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that's unique to France. The 19th century farm buildings and wooded surroundings are a haven within the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in Neuilly-sur-Marne. On Friday, patients too»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205. US Southern Command announced the strike with its usual language that »»»

Tehran: The United States and Iran said Monday they had again traded strikes, straining an already fragile ceasefire as negotiations between the two sides have stalled. Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and occasional flare-ups of violence have not managed to reach a deal to end t»»»

BEIJING: Oil prices rose more than 2 percent on Monday after Iran and the US traded ‌strikes and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Tehran-backed Hezbollah militant group. US crude futures rose $2.29 or 2.62 percent to $89.65 a barrel as of 07:36 a.m. Saudi ti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, one of France’s premier Classic races for three-year-olds, was held at Chantilly yesterday. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah presented the trophies following the Gr.1 contest, also known as the Fren»»»

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China's Coast Guard on Monday said it had conducted "law enforcement" patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas claimed by China. Taiwan condemned the move, but said it spotted only two Chi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian mission to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) plans to present member states with updated information on the crimes by Ukraine against children as part of a special event, Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyanskiy told»»»

More than 80% of Irish-made alumina was exported to Russia in the first quarter of 2026, the highest proportion since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Irish Times reported on May 30. The exports directly contradicted the Irish government's claim that the plant primarily serves E»»»

Doha, Qatar: Renowned Qatari artist and designer Ghada Al Suwaidi has captured the essence of her homeland on one of motorsport’s most visible canvases, the helmet of French Formula One driver Pierre Gasly for the Canadian Grand Prix. The collaboration, part of the ongoing Years of Culture initiati»»»

The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting Monday on the fighting in Lebanon after Israel's military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort in Lebanese territory, diplomatic sources told AFP. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to push deeper into Lebanon and cal»»»

Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo after recovering from the disease, the World Health Organization said on Sunday. More recoveries are expected, especially when »»»

Sharjah: A two-year-old Pakistani boy, Mohammad Arshman, died after allegedly being thrown from a third-floor staircase window in a shocking incident involving two young girl neighbours, believed to be around 10 years old, in a residential building in Sharjah. Gulf News visited the building where t»»»

Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after the birds went extinct in the country. Eight of the endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday in Hakui city in the Noto region, where they were last seen in the wild»»»

Japan's SoftBank Group has pledged to invest up to €75 billion ($81 billion) in a vast network of AI computing clusters in France, backing what would be Europe's biggest data center project. The plan would be SoftBank’s largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe, which is trying to catch up to »»»

A young model from Delhi, Divyanshu Joshi, drowned on Thursday in an abandoned stone quarry at Mudakuzha in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, which had filled with water and turned into a deep lake. Police said the body was recovered the same day, and after a postmortem examination, it was flown to Delh»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi revealed that he had turned town a $200 million-bribe to cover up corruption in the Oil Ministry, adding that he was forming an anti-corruption council to tackle illicit activity. The PM made the announcement before journalists and media figures on Saturday, saying»»»

QLAYAA, Lebanon: The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting Monday on the fighting in Lebanon after Israel’s military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort in Lebanese territory, diplomatic sources told AFP. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to push deeper int»»»

French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title. Police said a man in his twenties died in a motorbike crash in the capital. Planned celebrations for the team's win on»»»

Kyrgyzstan is advocating the introduction of mutually beneficial compensation mechanisms in the water and energy sector of Central Asia and is calling for strengthened regional cooperation amid accelerated glacier melt and shrinking water resources. This was stated by Erlist Akunbekov, Deputy Chair»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fashion designer Rayan Alami, founder of Authentic Roz, showcased his culturally inspired contemporary designs at Fashion Art Toronto as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Years of Culture initiative, highlighting the growing global presence of regional creativity through fashio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is expanding its student innovation ecosystem through the STEM HUB initiative, a comprehensive framework launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to integrate science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation programs under a unified platform. The ini»»»

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Arab Finance: Egyptian ports handled a record 11.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, marking a 24.3% year-on-year (YoY) increase from 8.9 million TEUs in 2024, according to a statement by the Ministry of Transport. The ministry said Egyptian ports also received the highest number»»»

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Dubai: Majid Al Mohandis delivered an unforgettable night of music and emotion at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Friday, drawing hundreds of fans from across the UAE and beyond in a celebration that reflected the city’s multicultural spirit. Concertgoers from all nationalities filled the packed venue, »»»

The US Air Force has requested $5.03 billion for the development of the F-47 next generation fighter jet in FY2027, which would be a 65% increase over the $3.05 billion allocated in FY2026, according to a Sputnik correspondent's analysis of the US Air Force's FY2027 budget report. Of the requested »»»

Many Iranian officials have publicly stated: their strategic goal is to ensure "sovereignty" over the strait. This demand has featured prominently in negotiations with the US so far, a global conflict monitor notes. Amid the on-going talks, US negotiators have pushed for stricter limits on Iran’s n»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that he would not recognize the preliminary vote count results for the presidential election, which show opposition candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in the lead, and will rely solely on the official results of the election commission's review of the ballots.»»»

The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war. The strikes on Iran's Gulf coast were in response to "aggressive Ir»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the ongoing diplomatic negotiations, a senior US official told AFP Sunday, asserting that Hezbollah must be the first to cease its attacks. "To advance those talks, the Un»»»

A new EU law on the “recognition of parenthood” will top the agenda of home affairs’ ministers meeting in Brussels on Friday (5 June) — while an EU court ruling on Thursday will test the status quo on cross-border families’ rights. The new regulation is to “ensure continuity of parenthood in cross-»»»