Arab News 43m

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he’s been denied diabetes care in ICE custody

Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds in the two months since he was detained by immigration officers. Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into cu»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Trump cheered, booed at New York arena before NBA Finals game

US President Donald Trump received a mix of chants of "USA, USA" and booed late on Monday as he appeared at Madison Square Garden in New York for game three of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. An AFP reporter inside the venue heard loud boos as Trump, who is watching the game from a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba, robotmaker Unitree and EV giant BYD as 'aiding' Chinese military

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting US defence contracts. The list, updated and published Monday by the Pent»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why cyberattacks are becoming everyone’s problem

In April 2026, authorities in the UAE reported cyberattacks had tripled to around 600,000 per day. Cyberattacks have targeted government platforms, energy systems, and ecommerce infrastructure. The volume is notable. What matters more is the relative ease at which these attacks can be launched by a»»»

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Arab News 1h

Russian strikes kills 4 near Ukraine’s Kharkiv: governor

KYIV, Ukraine: Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, its governor said early Tuesday. “The enemy has hit the city of Chuguiv,” Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov wrote on Telegram, adding that four people, including a 22-year-old wo»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble due to growing Chinese competition, weak demand and a c»»»

Gulf News 1h

Ebola cases top 500 in DR Congo amid spread warning

Kinshasa: The tally of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 515, including 91 deaths, as the health authorities warned of continued transmission and the risk of further increases if control measures are not put in place quickly. The update, published on S»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump officially nominates Blanche as attorney general - UPI.com

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a hearing Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has officially nominated Blanche as attorney general. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- On Monday, Presid»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 35 after landslide in South

Manila: The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines on Monday has risen to at least 35, officials said Tuesday (June 9), as search-and-rescue teams battled landslides, collapsed roads and aftershocks across the country’s southern region. Also Read: Killer 7.8 earthqua»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai’s next residents may already be tourists

Dubai: Every visitor who experiences Dubai is a potential future resident, business owner or investor, said Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, as the city looks to convert tourism momentum into longer-term economic growth. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How first-time home buyers now get more perks moving from renting to owning in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai residents looking to buy their first home now have access to a wider range of properties, more developer options and a growing list of financial incentives under the emirate's First-Time Home Buyer Programme. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic»»»

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Arab News 2h

OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI confidentially filed for a ‌US initial public offering on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to the artificial intelligence boom. OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering, and said a timeline has not yet»»»

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Arab News 2h

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout

NEW YORK: Meta ‌is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the infrastructure to ​power its AI ambitions. The cost-free program, America’s Workforce Academy, will end in guaranteed job offers to graduates, t»»»

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Arab News 2h

Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response

MADRID: Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said. The meeting, which followed in the tradition of popes meeting with abuse survivors during»»»

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Arab News 2h

Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident ‘with rugby player’

LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board »»»

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Arab News 2h

ICC chief prosecutor suspended amid sex abuse claims

THE HAGUE: A key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office. The 21-member bureau of the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) decided to refer Khan’s case to the wider ASP that rep»»»

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Arab News 2h

Tehran’s international airport reopens: news agencies

TEHRAN: Tehran’s international airport has reopened and flights carrying Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday. “The deputy head of airport operation of Imam Khomeini Airport Company announced the resumption of flights to Imam Khomeini Airport and»»»

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UPI 2h

Judge blocks $100K H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses renovations to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool and makes an announcement on "Beautiful, Clean Coal" on Thursday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal judge on Monday ruled that a H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump is illegal. Photo by Samu»»»

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BNE 2h

Atlantic 'cold blob' points to weakening ocean current nearing tipping point, study finds

The cooling of a patch of the North Atlantic known as the "cold blob" is being driven by a weakening of a major ocean current system that may be approaching a tipping point, according to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters and reported by Phys.org on June 8. The findings a»»»

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DW 2h

OpenAI files IPO paperwork, eyes stock market debut

BusinessUnited States of AmericaOpenAI files IPO paperwork, eyes stock market debutLouis Oelofse with AFP, AP, ReutersThe AI company behind ChatGPT said it had no date yet for a listing, but it is joining rival Anthropic in the lineup for the stock market. https://p.dw.com/p/5F2hrOpenAI CEO Sam Alt»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Tehran's international airport reopens: news agencies

Tehran's international airport has reopened and flights carrying hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday. "The deputy head of airport operation of Imam Khomeini Airport Company announced the resumption of flights to Imam Khomeini Airport and the fli»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iranian diplomat announces Strait of Hormuz reopening with new fees alongside Oman

Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Izvestia news agency that Iran and Oman will determine conditions like transit fees for ships, framing them as payment for services provided. The strait, key for one-fifth of global seaborne oil, has seen 90-95% less traffic since the US-Israeli conflict b»»»

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France24 3h

The Observers - Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7. A»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

Also In This Package What is New World screwworm found in US traveller? US reports first bird flu case detected in pig How preparedness can prevent spread of animal diseases Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including »»»

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UPI 3h

OpenAI files paperwork for initial public offering - UPI.com

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other leaders in artificial intelligence testify in May before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. OpenAI filed confidentially for an initial public offering Monday. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»

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TAP 4h

FM discusses trade, investment prospects with Arab-Brazilian Chamber

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - President of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, William Adib Dib, expressed his institution’s readiness to continue supporting efforts aimed at strengthening economic relations between Tunisia and Brazil and exploring new...»»»

UPI 4h

Pentagon changes religions list again after backlash - UPI.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks in the Amphitheater on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The Pentagon on Monday released a revised list of religious affiliations for service members after an earlier list draw ire from Mormons. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | L»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Chamber explores stronger trade, investment ties with Uzbekistan

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber Board Member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil Al Abdulghani recently held a meeting with Ashraf Khodjaev, ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties. The meeting was also attended by Qatar Chamber Board Member»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Arab stars carrying hopes of their nations

The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Stalled US-Iran talks threaten Hormuz lifeline as global supplies tighten, oil shock reshaping global trade 

Despite US President Donald Trump's declarations that a deal with Iran is close at hand, uncertainty continues as efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran appear increasingly deadlocked. This continues to raise the prospect of a prolonged confrontation, a situation which an»»»

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Sana 4h

Syrian, U.S. Energy Ministers discuss investment and energy cooperation

Washington, June.8 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir held talks with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Washington, during which the two sides discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, available investment opportunities in Syria, and prospects for inc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Souq Waqif to host Hamba Indian Mango Expo from June 18

Tribune News Network Doha Organised by the Celebrations Committee of the Private Engineering Office, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India in the State of Qatar, the Third Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition will officially open on Thursday, June 18, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QNL opens applications for third Research Fellowship Programme

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library has opened applications for the third cohort of its Research Fellowship Programme, building on the achievements of its first two cycles. The programme, which has attracted significant academic interest since inception, offers researchers the opportun»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Arab world’s flagship innovation platform returns with a renewed format

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened applications for Season 18 of Stars of Science – QF’s flagship innovation platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of Arab innovators and entrepreneurs. Applications are offic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar places AI at heart of its digital transformation plan

QNA Doha Artificial intelligence has become a key pillar of global competitiveness and Qatar has placed AI at the heart of its digital transformation agenda in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry»»»

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Arab News 4h

Three Polisario members killed in Western Sahara

ALGIERS: Three members of Western Saharan independence group the Polisario Front, including the son of the organization’s longtime leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, were killed while staging an attack on a Moroccan defense wall, the group announced. Lehbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a member of the Polisario’s sec»»»

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Arab News 5h

Netanyahu gambles close Trump ties with Iran strikes

JERUSALEM: Israel’s latest strikes on Iran have not only ignited fears of a full-fledged resurgence of war — they run the risk of damaging the close ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s seeming aversion to the prospect of the war reigniting, »»»

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Arab News 5h

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

DAKAR: Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the ​presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced on May 15, though officials have since »»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 19:30, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the Ishraq area of Ainatha town with a rocket barrage: statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UPI 5h

Jailed crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried applies for pardon - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Former FTX chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in January 2023 at the Manhattan Federal Court in New York City. Bankman-Fried has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- Sam Bankman-Fried, a one-time billionaire an»»»

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Al Manar 5h

From Hormuz Strait to Red Sea Resistance’s New Security Belt

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force says “From the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab Strait and from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea is is the new security belt of resistance.” General Esmail Qaani said in a post on his social media networking website on Monday »»»

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UPI 5h

Private jet that crashed was on way to pick former MLB player Yadier Molina - UPI.com

St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina speaks about retirement in October 2022 before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Molina said Monday that a private jet that crashed Sunday in the Dominican Republic was on its way to pick him up. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Third Indian Mango Exhibition to commence at Souq Waqif on June 18

Doha The 3rd Indian Mango Exhibition (Hamba Exhibition), will take place at Souq Waqif's Eastern Square starting June 18, and will run for 10 days. Organised by the Private Engineering Office and the Embassy of India in Qatar, the event will see the participation of 35 companies. The exhibition est»»»

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Arab News 5h

Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference

CUPERTINO, California: Apple on Monday unveiled new artificial intelligence advances including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the iPhone maker tries to catch up to rivals when it comes to AI. Siri AI, which was introduced at the start of Apple’s»»»

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Sana 5h

Africa Day celebration in Damascus reflects strong Syrian-African ties

Damascus, June.8 (SANA) In coordination with the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, African diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the Syrian Arab Republic organized a diplomatic reception as part of celebrations marking Africa Day. The event, held at the Golden Mezzeh Hote»»»

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France24 5h

Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff

Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times. Leftist Ro»»»

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Arab News 6h

How decades of instability, dependence on Iranian gas hollowed out Iraq’s power sector

LONDON: As summer temperatures inch above 45 C and the hum of backup generators fills the air, Iraq finds itself sliding toward its worst electricity crisis in years. Decades of mismanagement had already left the country’s power sector vulnerable. Now, the US-Israeli war with Iran has turned that c»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 18:30, an “Israeli” enemy army military bulldozer in the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with a guided missile, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 18:15, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with artillery shells: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 18:30, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with a rocket barrage: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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