Guadalajara, Mexico: Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game. The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the g»»»

Los Angeles, United States: FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry. "All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable w»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball are now just one victory away from completing one of the greatest achievements in UAE basketball history after defeating Partizan 86-81 in Game 2 of the 2025/26 ABA League Finals. In front of a record-breaking crowd of more than 11,000 fans at Coca-Cola Arena — the biggest g»»»

NEW DELHI: When Google broke ground on its data centers in Andhra Pradesh in late April, the project was celebrated as a landmark investment in India’s digital future. But weeks later, a grimmer picture is emerging of the environmental and livelihood risks the project may pose to some of the countr»»»

Tuxtla Gutiérrez: Mexican authorities arrested a suspected leader of the powerful Central American gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) on Saturday in the southern border state of Chiapas, the public prosecutor's office said. Orlando Ramirez, or "El Misterio," was arrested in the city of Tapachula, near t»»»

Cairo: France's David Trezeguet and Brazil's Zico and Dunga all left their mark on World Cup history decades ago. In 2026, their names will return to football's biggest stage but this time on the backs of Egyptian players. When the Pharaohs walk onto the tournament pitch this month, several squad m»»»

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MAKKAH: Makkah municipality recently concluded its community engagement and volunteer initiatives for the Hajj season as part of its efforts to provide high-quality services to pilgrims. More than 9,300 volunteers were involved across Makkah and the holy sites, contributing more than 620,000 hours »»»

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 798 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 781 unexploded ordnances, 11 anti-personnel mines, and six anti-tank mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the coun»»»

Dubai: Inside the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, between objects that have touched the edges of human possibility, there is a red and blue silk sari. It is draped on a mannequin, its colours vivid, its patterns intricate. It belongs to Nandini Harinath, one of India's m»»»

Egypt is targeting a 20% increase in gold deliveries to the Central Bank of Egypt this year as Cairo intensifies efforts to formalise gold production, attract mining investment and expand one of the country’s most promising non-oil industries. State-owned Shalateen Mineral Resources Company aims to»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). Prior to this appointment, he played a central, foundational role at FANR as its Deputy Chairman o»»»

Tehran: Uncertainty remains over US entry permits for Iranian players just days before the World Cup begins, with various Iranian bodies denouncing "unfair" treatment. Iran is set to play all three of their group-stage matches in the United States, facing New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles befo»»»

Doha: Newly released data from Microsoft for the first quarter of 2026 highlights Qatar's growing prominence in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), ranking the country among the world's top ten nations for the practical use of AI in everyday life. Artificial intelligence broadly refers to th»»»

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ABHA: Data on handicrafts regulation and licensing for 2025 showed notable growth in the Kingdom’s sector, with 9,972 male and female artisans registered in the national register of artisans. The data also showed that 5,508 licenses were issued to handicraft practitioners, while 47 licenses were gr»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi for Real Estate Development (TMG Saudi) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in mixed-use real estate projects across the Kingdom, marking a significant step toward advancin»»»

Accolade places Education City-based museum among the top cultural destinations worldwide Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of the TIME World's Greatest Places 2026, the magazine's annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinati»»»

Tunis, June 7 (TAP)- The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITunis) is organising, as an institutional partner of IFSA Africa 2026, the first African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Forum on June 10. The event, to be held under the motto...»»»

Tunis, June 7 (TAP) - Financial transactions involving bills of exchange rose by 35.9% to 1.2 million transactions, with a total TND 13,913.6 million (+23.5%), during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, reads the Central...»»»

Dubai: A new weekly diabetes injection significantly reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to results from a phase 3 trial published in The Lancet. The experimental drug, retatrutide, reduced long-term blood sugar levels and led to double-digit weight »»»

Karim Saeed, The Egyptian Society of Technical Analysts (ESTA), said that Egyptian Exchange (EGX) benchmark index EGX30 is facing a new support level at 7330-7270 points, during this week’s trading. If it managed to resist above this level, it is expected to bounce higher reaching resistance level »»»

RIYADH: Property owners in some parts of Riyadh, Makkah, Sharqiyah, Qassim, Tabuk and Madinah have been told by the Real Estate Registry that they must register their plots before Sept. 10 or face a possible fine. Details of the neighborhoods affected and how to complete the registration process ca»»»

Maiduguri, Nigeria: Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people kidnapped earlier this year from a village in the northeastern state of Borno, a senator and a local youth leader said Sunday. Kidnappings, often for ransom, have become a key tactic of Boko Haram jihadists in their 17-year-old insurgenc»»»

Tunis, June 7 (TAP)- The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising, as an institutional partner of IFSA Africa 2026, the first African Continental Free Trade Area Forum on June 10. The event, to be held under the motto "Tunisia Hub in the...»»»

A ceremonial event in Stavanger, Norway marked the 120th anniversary of the country's diplomatic relations with Bulgaria. It was organized by the Bulgarian Embassy in Oslo and the Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria, the Embassy reported on Sunday. The celebration was opened by Ambassador Desislava Ivan»»»

DHAHRAN: Global fashion and luxury leaders convened in Milan in early June for the 2026 Retail Leaders Circle Fashion Summit, as part of RLC Global Forum’s wider international reach, anchored by its annual flagship gathering in Saudi Arabia. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano, the RLC Fashion Su»»»

Doha: The Qatar News Agency (QNA), represented by its Training Center, launched Sunday a specialized two-month training program for a number of Qatar University media students. The program aims to provide them with practical experience in various fields of news and media work. This two-month progra»»»

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,971 martyrs in addition to 173,128 wounded since the start of the offensive on October 7, 2023. Medical sources in Gaza reported today that hospitals in the Strip received 10 martyrs and 36 wounded in the past 48 hou»»»

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), headed by Ehab Wassef, has released its latest report on local and global gold market developments. The division confirmed a noticeable decline in domestic gold prices over the past week, triggered by a sharp drop»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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" »»»

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...»»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities deported 4,690 illegal residents in a week-long nationwide enforcement campaign that also resulted in the arrest of 7,760 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were made during joint inspection»»»

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»»»

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»»»