Venus and Jupiter to stage rare close approach visible across UAE skies
A rare celestial display will see Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the evening sky during June 7-9, with the closest apparent approach occurring on June 9, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a membe»»»
Israeli Airstrikes Continue Despite Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli occupation has continued its widespread aggression against villages and towns in southern Lebanon, launching a series of airstrikes that have left civilian martyrs and wounded across multiple districts. Israeli attacks on south Lebanon continue. Strikes are targeting several areas inclu»»»
EGX Surges Ahead: A Positive week for Egypt’s Stock Market Amidst Global Uncertainty
On December 12, 2024, Egypt’s stock market (EGX) concluded the trading week on a positive note, with all major indices closing in the green. The day marked a significant uptrend across the board, reflecting investor confidence amidst a global backdrop of economic uncertainties. Leading the charge w»»»
DSB Party Warns of Financial and Strategic Risks from New Government's Policies
The Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, a member of the Democratic Bulgaria alliance, stated on Sunday that the first steps taken by the new government are exposing the country to financial, economic and strategic risks. The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, in office since May 8, "i»»»
2 Killed, 24 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon
Beirut: Israeli warplanes launched several airstrikes yesterday on various areas of Lebanon, killing two people and injuring 24 others. Lebanon's National News Agency reported Sunday that two people were killed and 22 others, including three children, were injured in an Israeli airstrike on the tow»»»
Egypt arrests businessman once dubbed Mubarak-era 'thug'
Cairo: Egyptian authorities have arrested businessman Sabry Nakhnoukh, a notorious figure from the Hosni Mubarak era who later re-emerged in public life after receiving a pardon under the current administration. Nakhnoukh is under investigation on suspicion of leading "an organised criminal group" »»»
INC to organise workshops on food waste in Tunisia
Tunis, June 7 (TAP) - Two workshops will be organised on June 7-10 by the National Consumer Institute (French: INC) with a view to draft the national strategy to combat food waste, an issue that has become a major scourge with far-reaching...»»»
How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life in Dubai
Dubai: For one full day in the heart of Dubai, the Philippines came alive through music, food, dance, and tradition as thousands gathered to celebrate Kalayaan 2026, a major community event marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 7,»»»
'Joy, faith, love': giant crowd flocks to pope's Madrid mass
Madrid: A jubilant crowd of Catholic faithful filled Madrid with chants, cheers and applause on Sunday as an open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV imbued the Spanish capital with religious fervour. Cibeles Square -- best known as the rallying point for Real Madrid fans celebrating their club's titles -- wa»»»
Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning to Residents of Lebanon’s Tyre
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had intercepted two projectiles that crossed into I»»»
French Intel Helps Armenia Detect Anti-Pashinyan Online Rhetoric
France’s special VIGINUM unit tracks and blocks online statements that contradict Armenia’s official narrative, something that was endorsed by President Macron during his recent visit to the Armenian capital Yerevan, Journal du Dimanche reports. Any information compromising Armenian Prime Minister »»»
5.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Greec
Beijing, China: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Greece at 10:02pm (1002 GMT) on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 38.72 degrees north latitude and 23.34 degrees east longitude.»»»
Lekhwiya hosts Joint Urban Search and Rescue Exercise
Doha: Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Lekhwiya, the Internal Security Force is hosting a joint trilateral exercise in the field of urban search and rescue, with the participation of specialized teams from the State o»»»
Annual Rose-Picking Ritual, Parade in Kazanlak Attract Guests from Bulgaria, Abroad
Visitors from Bulgaria and abroad gathered for the annual rose-picking ritual in the rose fields near Kazanlak on the final day of the 123rd Rose Festival. Among the official guests were President Iliana Iotova, Deputy Tourism Minister Mariela Modeva, Kazanlak Mayor Galina Stoyanova, Municipal Coun»»»
Israeli military issues evacuation warning to residents of Lebanon’s Tyre
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had intercepted two projectiles that crossed into I»»»
Indian expat in Dubai, wife and relative killed in Kerala crash; daughter survives after switching cars
Dubai: A six-year-old girl survived a road accident that killed her Dubai-based Indian expat father, mother and aunt after she switched cars during a pit stop minutes before the crash in the south Indian state of Kerala. The deceased have been identified as Shafid Erahim, 40, an interior designer i»»»
West Bengal couple travelled 1,400km to kill Delhi professor. Here’s why
Dubai: It began as a baffling murder inside a locked apartment in East Delhi. Three days later, police say they have unravelled a plot that stretched nearly 1,400 kilometres across India — a journey allegedly undertaken by a couple determined to kill a university professor over a property dispute w»»»
Pakistan interior minister meets Iranian FM as Islamabad steps up US-Iran mediation
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday, as Islamabad steps up mediation efforts while tensions surge between the US and Iran in the Middle East. Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday evening, where he met his Iranian counterpart»»»
Dubai flights relaunch still uncertain as Philippine Airlines resumes Doha route
Rio de Janeiro: Dubai flights remain uncertain for Philippine Airlines even as the carrier prepares to resume services to Doha next month as the Mideast conflict continues to batter regional aviation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking on the sidelines of the Int»»»
China’s Central Bank Extends Gold Buying Spree for 19th Month in May
China's central bank increased up its gold reserves for a 19th month in May, data from the People's Bank of China showed on Sunday. The country's gold reserves rose to 74.96 million fine troy ounces by the end of May, versus the previous month's 74.64 million ounces China's gold reserves were »»»
Russian Drone Hits Nuclear-Fuel Storage Facility Near Chornobyl, Ukraine Says
Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "extremely vile" attack that did not lead to a spike in radiation. The strike significantly damaged a fuel-reception building meters»»»
Israeli strike on southern town kills two women, wounds 22 people
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed two women and wounded 22 people on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Saksakiyeh, Sidon district, on Saturday morning resulted in two martyrs and 22 wounded, i»»»
Israel army says intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon
Israel's military said Sunday that it had intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory, despite a new ceasefire agreement announced this week aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the areas of Yi»»»
Jazan Port to Al-Eqtisadiah: cargo handling volume grows 44% in Q1
RIYADH: Jazan Port for Primary and Downstream Industries recorded a 44 percent increase in total cargo handling volume during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 317,000 tonnes, compared to 221,000 tonnes during the same period last year, according to the port’s management in remarks to Al-Eqtisadi»»»
Quakes Rattle Greek Island Near Athens, No Injuries Reported
Two successive quakes with a magnitude near 5 hit the Greek island of Evia, northeast of Athens, on Sunday, data from the Athens Geodynamic Institute showed. No injuries were reported, but there were some reports of rocks falling from the tremor, which was felt in the Greek capital abo»»»
Over 1.2 million attend Pope Leo XIV’s mass in Madrid
Madrid: More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled»»»
Hezbollah Drone Strikes Israeli Hummer in Khiam; New Casualty Figures Revealed
Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that a Hezbollah drone laden with explosives targeted a Hummer vehicle carrying several Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Khiam, southern Lebanon, in the latest operation by the Islamic Resistance. Earlier on Sunday morning, the Israeli Ministry of Health updat»»»
Lebanon launches rehabilitation of its second airport
Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»
Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan
Lebanese Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-U.S. talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal "left Lebanon for the Isla»»»
Hatton maintains lead heading into final round at LIV Golf Andalucia; 4Aces GC make moving day surge up the leaderboard
SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN: Tyrrell Hatton keeps finding ways to get the job done. The new father carded a third-round 67 to move to 10-under par and take a two-shot lead into the final round of LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. Hatton made birdies at the first, fifth and 17th and made a handful of difficult par sav»»»
Haifaa Al-Mansour’s ‘Unidentified’ to screen at Tribeca Film Festival
DUBAI: Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour’s latest feature “Unidentified” will screen in the Spotlight Narrative section of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Classics, the crime thriller will be screened on June 9, 10 and 11. The film is written, direc»»»
Israel says hit 150 Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon in 48 hours
Israel's military on Saturday said it had struck around 150 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over the past two days. "Over the weekend, the IDF (army) struck weapons storage facilities, command centers, rocket launchers, and additional Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites," the military sa»»»
Israeli army announces two soldiers killed in Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Saturday the deaths of two soldiers who had been fighting in southern Lebanon, where Israel is pursuing a campaign against Hezbollah. Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, died Saturday after succumbing to wounds sustained in combat, while Sergeant Ohad Yaari, 21, died Friday "dur»»»
Oman producer prices fall 3.9% in Q1 as lower energy prices weigh
JEDDAH: Oman’s producer price index fell 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to official data. The decline was primarily driven by an 11.3 percent drop in the mining and quarrying sector, reflecting an 11.6 percent decrease in prices of c»»»
Over 1.2 Million People Attend Pope's Mass in Madrid
More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled with re»»»
BBC World Questions arrives in Morocco for special edition on young women and change
A special edition of BBC World Questions in Marrakesh on June 10 will focus on the rights and roles of women in a changing world. As a new generation pushes for change in Morocco, reform is being debated openly and the program will hear from young women at a pivotal moment in civil society. It will»»»
Syria’s Tourism Ministry launches program to upgrade one- and two-star hotels
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Tourism on Saturday launched the national program “Upgrading from the Ground Up” to modernize one- and two-star hotels across the country during an event at the Seven Gates Hotel in Damascus. The program targets 332 hotels, including 224 two-star and 108 »»»
Rs20.4m, dollars, dirhams seized in Pakistan hawala raids
Dubai: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects in Lahore during separate raids linked to illegal hawala/hundi operations and copyright violations, according to a report by Dawn. The arrests were made by the FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle during raids at multiple locat»»»
Orbán's Fidesz demands the government reject EU migration pact: but is it telling supporters the full story?
Fidesz has renewed its demand that the Hungarian government declare immediately that it will not implement the European Union’s migration pact, which is due to enter into force on 12 June. In a statement sent to the Hungarian news agency MTI on Sunday, Fidesz communications director Bertalan Havasi»»»
One killed, five wounded in Israel shooting attacks
At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel on Sunday, authorities said, with one of the perpetrators killed. Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom said a man about 35 years old had died of gunshot wounds. The service also "provided medical tr»»»
Abu Dhabi Police warn public about fake links in search engines
Abu Dhabi Police has urged residents to remain vigilant against fake links and fraudulent websites that appear in search engine results, warning that cybercriminals are using deceptive online advertisements to steal personal and financial information. In a public advisory shared on its official soc»»»
Kuwait airport terminal may need year-long recovery after strikes, warns IATA
Rio de Janeiro: Kuwait’s main international airport terminal could remain heavily disrupted for an extended period after recent strike damage, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This comes as the ongoing US-Is»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: False Reports of Israeli Advances in Nabatieh
Some sources are circulating information and rumors regarding the arrival of Israeli occupation forces in the city of Nabatieh or some of its neighborhoods. However, available field data confirms that these reports are false so far. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that enemy forces are still posi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 00:00 and 02:00 on Sunday 07-06-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the Israeli enemy army on the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with rocket barrages and artillery shells: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military-Linked Transport and Energy Facilities - Defense Ministry
Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery have struck a range of Ukrainian military-related targets across 141 locations, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement. “Russia's operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery units from various battlegroups »»»
Why global brands are pouring investment into the UAE's retail sector
Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as one of the world’s leading retail destinations, underpinned by a fast-growing and diversified economy, world-class infrastructure, and an integrated ecosystem that combines mega shopping malls, digital commerce and advanced logistics services. The continu»»»
EGX Closes Week Higher on Strong Foreign Buying and Debt-Market Recovery
Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the week higher on Thursday as foreign investors increased exposure to both equities and treasury bills, reinforcing signs that international confidence in Egyptian assets continues to improve despite ongoing debate over tax reforms and Egypt’s market-classification re»»»
Egypt Exports Expertise as EDC Secures $43mn Turkish Drilling Contract
Egypt’s state-owned Egypt Drilling Company (EDC) has begun operations in Turkey under a two-year, $43 million contract with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), marking a new phase in Cairo’s efforts to transform petroleum services into an export industry and expand the international reach of »»»
Russian drone hit nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, Ukraine says
KYIV: A Russian drone struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine’s disused Chernobyl power plant, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, adding that radiation levels at the site remained stable. In separate statements, Kyiv’s General Staff and the state atomic agency said a contain»»»
Gigi Hadid makes a silver screen cameo in ‘Not Suitable for Work’
DUBAI: Supermodel Gigi Hadid has added another credit to her growing resume, making a surprise acting appearance in Mindy Kaling’s new comedy series “Not Suitable for Work.” The US-Dutch-Palestinian model appears in the third episode of the Hulu series, playing Catherine, the fiery girlfriend of in»»»