Oil prices surged sharply on Monday, June 1, 2026, with benchmarks posting strong gains amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Today's move highlights the market's sensitivity to any signs of escalation in an already complex region. As traders watch developments in Lebanon, US-Iran »»»

BUNIA, Congo: At least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola have now been reported in Congo’s ongoing outbreak, the central African nation said late Sunday, as patients who recovered from the disease spoke of their indescribable joy in interviews with The Associated Press. The outbreak remains focused in C»»»

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africans protesters have called for tough action against illegal migrants Police in Nigeria have warned against reprisals targeti»»»

Egypt may exceed its $10 billion target for foreign direct investment this year as the depreciated pound reduces the cost of conducting business in North Africa’s largest economy and a new investment law comes into force, the investment minister announced. Sahar Nasr informed Bloomberg she had been»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s attorney general warned Monday of the country’s democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, specifically regarding the judiciary’s independence and the executive’s disregard for court rulings. Gali Baharav-Miara, who also serves as the government»»»

DUBAI: There was a time when stress ended with the workday. News arrived in cycles. Crisis had distance. The nervous system had an opportunity to reset. That distinction no longer exists. Today, many high-performing men wake up and immediately consume conflict, financial anxiety, political instabil»»»

Dubai: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into force on Monday, opening duty-free access for most Indian exports to Oman and deepening economic ties between the two countries. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.At»»»

Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Company Baghdad, a unit of Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG Holding), was licensed to develop an integrated community in South-West Baghdad, Iraq, according to a press release. The subsidiary successfully received an investment license number 2026/515 issued on 24 May 2026 b»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France's actions to detain tanker Tagor illegal and bordering piracy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "We consider such actions illegal, they border on international piracy. We absolutely disagree that they are being carried out in full compliance with internation»»»

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google BBC The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the collapsed asylum agreement that was cancelled by Keir Starmer shortly after he took office, an international court has ruled. The Rwand»»»

BABA ALINO CASE Discussions surrounding the Baba Alino case dominate the media on Monday. It first came to public attention a week ago following investigations by the anti-corruption platform BIRD and reports from local activists, who raised concerns about extensive construction activity on forest »»»

Varna Municipality must do its job and remove the illegal buildings, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski told reporters in Stara Zagora Monday regarding the illegal construction near Varna. He pointed out that only then can the ministry begin restoring nature, adding that while he can cal»»»

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development has announced that Mostafa Mounir El Kady’s employment contract in his capacity as CEO has been terminated, according to a disclosure. During his 20-year tenure at Emaar Misr, El Kady played a vital role in managing and developing some of the largest real es»»»

RIYADH: Jordan’s national exports in the first quarter of 2026 stood at 2.13 billion Jordanian dinars ($3 billion), representing a 1.6 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Citing the country’s Department of Statistics, Jordan news agency Petra reported that the value o»»»

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol had prepared to declare martial law since late 2023, special prosecutors said Monday. In this March 2025 file photo, Yoon arrives at his official residence. File Photo by Yonhap/EPA-EFE A special counsel team has determined former President Yoon Suk Yeol had prepared »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Tikhonovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "As a result of the active and decisive actions of the units of the Yug battlegroup, the settlement of Tikhonovka in the Donet»»»

Seoul: An explosion at a plant run by South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace killed five people on Monday, local fire authorities said. The explosion was reported to authorities at around 11:00 am (0200 GMT) at Hanwha's plant in Daejeon, about 150 kilometres south of Seoul. A representative of »»»

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. "We insist that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqae»»»

SEOUL: An explosion at a plant run by South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace killed five people on Monday, local fire authorities said.The explosion was reported to authorities at around 11:00 am (0200 GMT) at Hanwha’s plant in Daejeon, about 150 kilometers south of Seoul.A representative of th»»»

BANGKOK: Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.The two people remain unaccounted for since a search and rescue»»»

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks reached a new high driven by gains in AI-related shares. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks extended a rally to a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intel»»»

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said that the new budget for fiscal year 2026/2027 is designed to build an economy that is more capable of achieving strong and balanced growth, while also being more responsive to the needs of both citizens and investors. In a statement on Sunday, May 31, 2026, K»»»

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms with at least 8 million users including Facebook, Instagram»»»

DR Congo celebrates recovery of Ebola survivors Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa, KinshasaandHafsa Khalil ReutersMakati Tagirabo (L) and Baraka Bulambula (R) were two of the nurses who had recovered from Ebola in this latest outbreak Health authorities in the Dem»»»

A meeting between Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev drew attention after details emerged not through official institutions, but via a post on the social media platform X. The visit had not been publicly announced in advance by Bulgarian authorities. The encounter was »»»

New York, June 1 (SANA) Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday as markets reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East and shifting expectations for global supply and demand. Brent crude futures climbed 2.43% to $93.33 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 2.76% to $8»»»

A fire truck exits the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon on Monday, following an explosion at the company's factory that killed five and injured two. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 1 (UPI) -- Five workers were killed and two others injured Monday after an explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace de»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Red Line: No Final Deal Without Lebanon Ceasefire 01-06-2026 12:06 PM Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in an image f»»»

"For Arab children growing up far from home, a book in Arabic is more than a story — it is a bridge to their heritage, their identity and their roots", said Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi as Sharjah gifted a library in Poland. The Kalimat Foundation's donation of a portable Arabic library aims to support»»»

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 post-result verification and re-evaluation portal, which was scheduled to go live on June 1 but faced technical issues, will now be activated soon, an official told ANI on Monday. The delay has raised concerns among students and pa»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, signaling further escalation of a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the US-Iran conflict. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Mon»»»

Israeli forces are making their deepest incursion inside Lebanon since they withdrew from the country over a quarter-century ago, despite a nominal U.S.-brokered ceasefire and the first direct talks between the countries in decades. The Israeli advance presents a challenge in the emerging deal to e»»»

Thunderstorms and strong wind are expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley in the next hour and on the evening of June 1. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) reported. According to the ministry, western wind may reach speeds of 15–20 meters per second. Due to worsening we»»»

Atlanta: What was meant to be a memorable wedding send-off ended in tragedy when a helicopter carrying a newly married couple crashed shortly after their reception in the US state of Georgia, killing the groom and the pilot while leaving the bride injured. The crash occurred late on May 29 near Daw»»»

TAITEI: Taiwan’s main opposition leader said Monday she hopes to “gain deeper trust” from the United States, before departing for the country where she is expected to be grilled over her party’s stance on China and defense spending. Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s trip comes two months after h»»»

Bulgaria can help build a competitive Europe, and unity is needed more than ever, President Iliana Iotova told the Green Transition Forum on Monday. The forum’s sixth edition focuses on a competitive, innovative and secure Europe and runs through June 5. This year’s theme, a competitive, innovative»»»

The Kyrgyz Republic maintains its status as a country with a young population, with children aged 17 and under accounting for 37 percent of the total population. The National Statistical Committee reported. According to it, as of the beginning of 2026, the total number of young citizens of Kyrgyzst»»»

Kuwait International Airport has resumed receiving and operating flights from Arab and international airlines as part of a phased reopening plan following the completion of repair and upgrade works, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. Passenger services have restarted at Terminal 1 (T1), with o»»»

RIYADH: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority’s revenue jumped 20.6 percent year on year in 2025 to reach 5.3 billion dirhams ($1.44 billion), spurred by a growing adoption of its online services. Transactions completed through digital channels exceeded 628 million, a 13 percent rise, Emirates News»»»

Dubai: Emirates Group subsidiary Transguard Group has introduced adoption and guardianship leave for employees while continuing to offer up to 85 days of paid maternity leave in the UAE, it announced on Monday. The move was announced on Global Day of Parents, observed annually on June 1. Rabie Atie»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered attacks targeting Beirut in response to alleged cease-fire allegations by Hezbollah. Pool File Photo by Ilia Yefimovich/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to attack the predo»»»

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. 4 of 2026 on human resources for the Ajman government, introducing a new framework aimed at modernising public sector employment and enhancing workforce efficiency. The law, which will com»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AJ Industries LLC (AJI) to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mobility services in the Emirate of Ajman. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The a»»»

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday, while U.S. Secretary of State spoke to Lebanese and Israeli leaders in an effort to keep nego»»»

Kyrgyzstan has approved measures under the Concept of Demographic Policy until 2040 aimed at tightening the regulation of tobacco and alcohol, including a complete ban on nasvai, raising the minimum legal age for purchasing alcohol and cigarettes to 20–21, as well as restricting their sale and adve»»»

Damascus, June 1 (SANA) Syria’s first National Private Sector Dialogue Conference opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together government officials, business representatives and international partners to discuss economic recovery priorities and the role of private investment in the country’s fut»»»

Parkonic will roll out new on-street parking zones surrounding Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), including areas near University Residence buildings, effective Monday, June 1. The expansion forms part of Dubai’s wider shift towards a cashless and ticketless parking system, which uses automatic number plat»»»

Tokyo: Japan's tech investor SoftBank Group overtook Toyota on Monday to become the country's most valuable company, as the benchmark Nikkei index briefly reached a new high amid the AI boom. SoftBank, a major backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, soared more than 11 percent in the afternoon trade, after»»»

Türkiye's economy grew 2.5% year-on-year in the first quarter, slightly below poll forecasts according to official data on Monday, with growth slowing for a third consecutive quarter. The continued slowdown in growth in the January-March period partially coincided with the Iran war, which sent ener»»»

Last year, cash slipped below 20% of in-person retail spend globally for the first time. In the UAE, contactless and digital payments already dominate the checkout. Saudi Arabia which had set a target of 70% non-cash transactions by 2025, crossed that threshold in 2023. Get updated faster and for F»»»