Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge 18.9% in 2025: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 18.9 percent in 2025, driven by a sharp increase in re-export activity that helped offset weaker domestic shipments, according to official figures. Data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed non-oil exports reached»»»
New UAE law gives 18-year-olds more power — and more responsibility
Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»
Israeli Enemy Hit 15 Towns in Southern Lebanon with 38 Airstrikes, 5 Artillery Barrages
Israeli warplanes, drones, and artillery carried out 38 airstrikes, eight drone strikes, five artillery bombardments, and two bombings on Saturday across towns south of the Litani River, according to field data compiled from the affected areas. VIDEO | Footage documents violent Israeli attacks on s»»»
Petrol, parking and Salik costs rise in Dubai: What motorists need to know from June 1
UAE motorists are entering June with a clearer picture of what to expect on the roads as new fuel prices, updated parking charges and Salik fees come into effect. While some driving costs are set to rise, Dubai is also advancing its smart mobility agenda with fully cashless parking payments, making»»»
How Gulf energy trade is building resilience through flexibility
Dubai: The Gulf’s role in the global energy market is evolving beyond its traditional status as a major producer, with flexibility, adaptability and reliable delivery emerging as critical pillars of energy security amid growing market uncertainty. As energy markets grapple with rising freight costs»»»
Israeli Flag Raised over Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle in Deepest Incursion in 26 Years
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century, bragging about planting the flag on the medieval fortress of Beaufort. The capture of Beaufort near the city of Nabat»»»
Wiped out Tu-142MR could be a significant blow to the Northern Fleet
Ukrainian drones have destroyed two Russian Navy long-range aircraft, including a specialised Tu-142MR strategic radio-relay aircraft that plays a key role in communications with nuclear-armed submarines. The strikes happened overnight on May 30 at the Lotnisko Taganrog, an airport owned by the Ber»»»
More Than 220 Aid Applications Filed After Floods in Central Bulgaria
More than 500 inspections have been carried out to households affected by the recent floods in the regions of Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Sevlievo and Dryanovo (North Central Bulgaria), and over 220 applications for financial assistance have been submitted, Labour and Social Policy Minister Natalia Ef»»»
Ukrainian Strikes on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Could Trigger Radiation Disaster
Any attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant site carries the risk of a radioactive catastrophe on a scale that defies the logic of military objectives, warns Evgenia Yashina, Communications Director at the plant. "Whether the reactor or the turbine hall is damaged, such strikes cease to be pur»»»
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Beirut: Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century, the military said Sunday. The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intens»»»
Iran war forces farmers to seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost
DAKAR, Senegal: When Senegalese farmer Abou Sow first watched US missiles strike Iran on social media, he had a sinking feeling it would soon affect agriculture in the West African nation. Since the war began on Feb. 28, fertilizer prices have risen by 40 percent. Sow was better prepared than most.»»»
On This Day, May 31: Mark Felt reveals ID as Watergate figure 'Deep Throat' - UPI.com
On May 31, 2005, Mark Felt admitted that, while No. 2 man in the FBI, he was "Deep Throat," the shadowy contact whose help to Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on the 1972 Watergate break-in led to U.S. President Richard Nixon's resignation. 1 of 6 | On May 31, 2005, Mark Fe»»»
How AI and digital services drives Dh5.3 billion revenue for RTA
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated Dh5.3 billion in revenue through its digital channels in 2025, marking a 20.6 per cent increase from the previous year as the emirate accelerated its transition towards a data- and artificial intelligence-driven mobility ecosystem. The au»»»
Eid family festival draws crowds to 974 Beach
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, in collaboration with Qatar Tourism, organised the “Eid Family Festival” at 974 Beach, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere that attracted large numbers of families and visitors throughout the Eid holiday. The event featured a wide range of entertainm»»»
Interim President of Republic of Peru receives credentials of Qatar's Ambassador
Lima, Peru: The interim President of the Republic of Peru, HE Jose Maria Balcazar has received the credentials of HE Abdullah bin Jassim Al Zeyara as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Peru.HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin H»»»
Venice’s Growing Flamingo Population Finds Refuge in Recovering Wetlands
Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo’s status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon than the fact that the local dialect has no word for them. But the pale pink birds — called “fenicotteri” in Italian — are now flocking to Venice in record numbers, as ecological efforts to restore damaged»»»
Just across the river, a world away for families split by Kashmir unrest
Keran, Pakistan: Kashmir resident Raja Basharat can see his brother’s grave on the opposite bank of a river that divides the disputed region, but visiting it — a holiday tradition for Muslims on Eid Al-Adha — is impossible. The festival was a painful reminder of the separation forced on Kashmiri fa»»»
US chemical spill death toll rises to 11
LOS ANGELES: The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper plant in Washington state has risen to 11 as rescuers recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, US authorities said on Saturday. A huge tank holding tens of thousands of gallons of a highly caustic substance imploded on Tuesday at »»»
Trump says U.S. close to Iran deal, warns military option remains if talks fail
Washington, May 31 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington was close to reaching what he described as a “very good” agreement with Iran over its nuclear program and maritime security, while warning that military action remained an option if diplomacy failed. Speaking in an»»»
Eid Al-Adha: A time to strengthen family bonds and shape future generations
Doha, Qatar: As families across Qatar celebrate Eid Al-Adha, educators and family specialists are highlighting the occasion as far more than a festive holiday. Beyond the gatherings, gifts and celebrations, Eid offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen family ties, instill positive values in chil»»»
Israeli enemy army: One soldier killed, four others wounded after being targeted by an explosive-laden drone in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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White House Expects Clarity on US-Iran Deal by End of Next Week – Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US administration believes that clarity on a deal with Iran may come by the end of next week, the Axios news portal reported on Sunday, citing a senior White House official. On Sunday, The New York Times reported that US President Donald Trump had put forward tougher conditio»»»
Municipality Ministry inspects over 14,500 sacrificial animals by third day of Eid
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced that a total of 14,584 sacrificial animals had undergone veterinary inspection at slaughterhouses across Qatar by 6pm on Friday, the third day of Eid Al-Adha. The inspections were conducted through 12 slaughterhouses operating in various regions o»»»
Hajj season free of epidemic outbreaks: Saudi Arabia
Makkah, Saudi Arabia: The Hajj season for the year 1447 AH is thoroughly devoid of any epidemic outbreaks or threats that affect public health, the Saudi Ministry of Health confirmed in a statement yesterday. The statement added that the general health conditions of pilgrims have been stable and as»»»
ASEAN-6 navigate global headwinds with resilient growth dynamics
Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»
