RIYADH: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest possible terms of the continued hostile Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. "These actions represent a dangerous and irresponsible escala»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Biotechnology Section and the Gene Bank of the Agricultural Research Department, highlighted the key achievements of the Qatar Gene Bank in conserving genetic resources and protecting biodiversity during celebrations marking the Intern»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Professor of Government Clyde Wilcox has been appointed Acting Dean of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) effective from 1 June 2026 bringing experienced leadership to the university as the campus enters the second year of its renewed 10-year agreement with Qatar Founda»»»

Bulgaria’s defence spending will continue to rise in line with commitments to NATO allies, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in Haskovo on Monday. The target of allocating 5% of GDP to defence must be met by 2035, he said, noting that 3.5% would be earmarked for direct military expenditure and»»»

West Asia LLC is an investment-focused company within the PJSC Gazprom structure, incorporated and tax-registered in St Petersburg. The company had remained under PJSC Gazprom Neft ownership until late February 2025. West Asia LLC’s main role is to manage overseas upstream assets. It handles admini»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Monday from Iranian Foreign Minister HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, both sides discussed Pakistani mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as well as the latest dev»»»

LONDON: The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has turned something as mundane as jet fuel into aviation’s biggest strategic vulnerability, sending costs soaring, scrambling flight plans and raising uncomfortable questions about whether the era of cheap, plentiful long-haul travel is over. What began a»»»

Share: An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31. Israel says the 900-year-old fortress is playing a key role in its military assault against Hezbollah. The Israeli milit»»»

Children play on a sculpture in Havana in April. The Cuban energy crisis and a shortage of teachers and supplies have impacted education at all levels, File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA June 1 (UPI) -- Cuba's ongoing energy crisis is taking a heavy toll on the country's education system, as fre»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to host European Council President António Costa on Tuesday as part of the senior EU official’s diplomatic tour of six Western Balkan countries. The visit comes ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit scheduled to take place on June 5 in Tivat, Montenegro, and»»»

HOMS: Strawberry farmers in western Homs are projected to harvest around 9,500 tonnes of fruit this season from nearly 11,800 greenhouses concentrated in the Talkalakh region, local officials said. According to the Homs Agriculture Directorate, roughly 5,000 tonnes of the current yield have already»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a high-level meeting to review proposals for establishing a global logistics distribution hub within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), as part of Egypt’s strategy to attract foreign direct investment and reinforce its position as a regional and i»»»

Romania is preparing to bring a newly modernized port into operation at Sulina, a development that could significantly strengthen the country’s position in regional logistics and Black Sea trade corridors. The project, financed largely through European funds, is entering its final reception phase a»»»

Oil prices have rebounded from a six-week low, with Brent crude surpassing $94 a barrel, amid persistent uncertainty over a temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a blockade that has fractured Gulf economies. West Texas Intermedia»»»

Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) announced that its subsidiary, Talaat Moustafa Company Baghdad, has obtained an investment licence from the Iraqi National Investment Commission (licence No. 2026/515, issued on May 24, 2026) and secured a substantial land bank in southwest Baghdad to dev»»»

AMMAN — Zarqa Governorate’s re-export value reached about JD31.8 million in May, according to certificates of origin issued by the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce.Zarqa Chamber of Commerce President Hussein Shreim said that commercial exports from the governorate totalled JD31.776 million during May, iss»»»

Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party a landslide win. There was no election in the Tigray region due to “unfavourable conditions”, and voting in the Oromo and Amhara regions were interrupted due to se»»»

Morocco has ranked first in Africa’s industrialisation index for the first time since the African Development Bank (AfDB) began publishing the rankings in 2010, narrowly overtaking South Africa in the latest continental assessment of industrial competitiveness. According to the African Development »»»

Guineans voted on Sunday (May 30) in legislative and municipal elections presented by the authorities as another step toward restoring constitutional rule following the 2021 military coup, although the polls took place amid an opposition boycott and growing concerns over political freedoms. Low tur»»»

Egypt is advancing strategic energy and mining partnerships with Turkey and Azerbaijan, highlighted by Turkish firm OZ Mining launching gold exploration studies in the Egyptian Eastern Desert and the activation of a long-term oil and gas agreement with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR. The developments emerged d»»»

The growing momentum behind proposals to establish a unified body to regulate and represent Egypt’s real estate developers could mark a turning point for the sector, according to Savills Egypt, which believes such a framework would strengthen buyer protection, improve market transparency, and enhan»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah met on Monday, June 1, 2026, with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, currently visiting Kuwait. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation a»»»

HELSINKI - Serbian FM Marko Djuric will be on an official visit to Finland on June 2-3 for meetings with the country's top officials. While in Helsinki, Djuric will meet with FM Elina Valtonen and is also due to hold meetings with President Alexander Stub and Johannes Koskinen, chair of the Finnish»»»

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilize the situation at home, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear program, according to sources and analysts. The approach reflects a familiar playbook for the Irani»»»

Doha: It has become increasingly apparent and undeniable that the world is moving into a new and intensely warmer climate phase, one that ranks among the most formidable challenges in modern human history. In recent years, global average temperatures have reached unprecedented levels compared with »»»

Crisosto said criminal groups have altered their traditional routes to evade intensified international enforcement efforts, leading them to focus on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. File Photo by Jose Caviedes/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, June 1 (UPI) -- Chilean prose»»»

A recent analytical report says Gulf states are well positioned to play a larger role in shaping the regional security architecture in the aftermath of the war against Iran by adopting a multi-level security approach that combines greater self-reliance with broader international partnerships. The r»»»

Tunis, June 1 (TAP) - The Council of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) on Monday validated the results of the periodic draw for the rotation of regional council members and the presidency of regional and local councils, organised...»»»

Manila: Gulf News recently interviewed Danilo "Dan" Lachica, President of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), an industry group responsible for nearly $50 billion, or up to 60%, of total Philippine commodity exports (2025). The industry employs »»»

Allied and partner countries' helicopters are redeploying to the 24th Air Base in Krumovo (South Central Bulgaria) for Exercise Thracian Blade 2026 between June 1 and 3, the Ministry of Defence in Sofia said on Monday. Over three weeks, until June 19, 2026, Bulgarian and foreign crews will carry ou»»»

The government has a golden opportunity, backed by a parliamentary majority and in full coordination at the executive level, to achieve a key result for Bulgarian citizens and businesses by reducing the administrative burden, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Indus»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a working meeting with regional governors here on Monday aimed at achieving optimal coordination between them and the Cabinet, the Government Information Service reported. The main tasks and goals he outlined were a swift and adequate response to disasters, lawful co»»»

LONDON: The former head of Sky News Arabia has ridiculed The Guardian’s reporting on the termination of the TV news joint venture between Sky UK and its regional partner IMI, accusing the British newspaper of “lazy journalism” and of misrepresenting the reasons behind the decision. IMI and Sky UK a»»»

Ankara, June 1 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday that energy cooperation between Türkiye and Azerbaijan demonstrates the effectiveness of their regional strategy, describing planned natural gas supplies to Syria as a step that supports development and strengthens regional»»»

Wildlife conservation efforts have successfully recorded the birth of the first onager (Equus hemionus) on Saudi soil in more than 100 years at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, marking the return of a species that had disappeared from the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula for over a century»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemns the repeated Iranian attacks on the sisterly State of Kuwait, considering them a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the need to spare the region the consequences »»»

Ukrainian drones struck targets across several Russian regions overnight from Saturday, including an oil pumping station, a refinery and a fuel depot, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said Sunday. Kyiv however denied Moscow's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in R»»»

RIYADH: Saudi banks’ profits before zakat and tax rose 6.1 percent year on year to SR8.24 billion ($2.18 billion) in April, according to data from the Kingdom’s central bank. The annual increase came even as monthly profits fell 18 percent from March, bringing April earnings to their lowest level i»»»

RIYADH: Wildlife conservation efforts have resulted in the birth of the first onager (Equus hemionus) in more than 100 years on Saudi soil at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, marking the return of a species that had disappeared from the Arabian Peninsula for over a century. The reserve»»»

Damascus, June 1 (SANA) Syria on Monday condemned the recent Iranian aggression targeting Kuwait as a violation of the Gulf state’s sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the attacks constituted an una»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosted a cultural evening in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together Malaysian and Saudi diplomats, officials, academics, and cultural figures, highlighting strong ties between the two countries and the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage. The “Saudi Night” event was recently held on the »»»

A discussion on promoting foster care in Bulgaria brought together representatives of various institutions, a non-governmental organization, a clergyman, and a foster family at the BTA Press Club in Ruse on Monday. The discussion was part of the national joint initiative “Accept Me” of BTA and the »»»

RIYADH: Gulf stock markets fell 1.3 percent in May, diverging sharply from a global equity rally fueled by artificial intelligence optimism, as the third month of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment and oil market volatility. According to Kamco Invest’s monthly report, »»»

Capitals, June 1 (SANA) Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, warning that continued violations at the holy site could further escalate tensions in occupied Jerusalem and the wider region.»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based entrepreneur Candace Braganza says too many brands are focused on creating content for algorithms instead of building a long-term business narrative. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Braganza, founder of Sculpt25 Creative, said the idea for her agency»»»

Dubai: Earlier this year, Lebanon’s leaders appeared closer than they had been in decades to achieving one of the country’s most elusive goals: Disarming Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia that has long operated as a state within a state. That effort has now largely stalled. According to a»»»

Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has announced the arrest of 160 citizens and expatriate residents on suspicion of bribery, abuse of office and other corruption-related offences following a series of investigations across multiple government entities. The anti-graft a»»»

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, condemned what he described as the continued brutal Iranian attacks on Kuwait, saying the escalation threatens regional security at a time when diplomatic efforts were focused on ending conflicts and restoring stability acro»»»

All types of fuel and lubricants increased in price in Kyrgyzstan in May. Diesel fuel bore the brunt of the increase, with the average price nationwide increasing by 3.07 soms in a month, data from the National Statistical Committee say. In the country’s two largest cities, Bishkek and Osh, fuel pr»»»

Dubai: There appears to be little relief for travellers flying through some European airports as disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause long queues, missed connections and mounting frustration among passengers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»