Indian expat in Dubai, wife and relative killed in Kerala crash; daughter survives after switching cars
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»»»
West Bengal couple travelled 1,400km to kill Delhi professor. Here’s why
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»»»
Saudi Arabia deports 4,690 illegal residents in just one week
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»»»
Pakistan interior minister meets Iranian FM as Islamabad steps up US-Iran mediation
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»»»
Dubai flights relaunch still uncertain as Philippine Airlines resumes Doha route
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»»»
China’s Central Bank Extends Gold Buying Spree for 19th Month in May
China's central bank increased up its gold reserves for a 19th month in May, data from the People's Bank of China showed on Sunday. The country's gold reserves rose to 74.96 million fine troy ounces by the end of May, versus the previous month's 74.64 million ounces China's gold reserves were »»»
Israel army says intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon
Israel's military said Sunday that it had intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory, despite a new ceasefire agreement announced this week aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the areas of Yi»»»
Jazan Port to Al-Eqtisadiah: cargo handling volume grows 44% in Q1
RIYADH: Jazan Port for Primary and Downstream Industries recorded a 44 percent increase in total cargo handling volume during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 317,000 tonnes, compared to 221,000 tonnes during the same period last year, according to the port’s management in remarks to Al-Eqtisadi»»»
Over 1.2 million attend Pope Leo XIV’s mass in Madrid
Madrid: More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled»»»
Hezbollah Drone Strikes Israeli Hummer in Khiam; New Casualty Figures Revealed
Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that a Hezbollah drone laden with explosives targeted a Hummer vehicle carrying several Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Khiam, southern Lebanon, in the latest operation by the Islamic Resistance. Earlier on Sunday morning, the Israeli Ministry of Health updat»»»
Lebanon launches rehabilitation of its second airport
Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»
Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan
Lebanese Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-U.S. talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal "left Lebanon for the Isla»»»
Hatton maintains lead heading into final round at LIV Golf Andalucia; 4Aces GC make moving day surge up the leaderboard
SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN: Tyrrell Hatton keeps finding ways to get the job done. The new father carded a third-round 67 to move to 10-under par and take a two-shot lead into the final round of LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. Hatton made birdies at the first, fifth and 17th and made a handful of difficult par sav»»»
Haifaa Al-Mansour’s ‘Unidentified’ to screen at Tribeca Film Festival
DUBAI: Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour’s latest feature “Unidentified” will screen in the Spotlight Narrative section of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Classics, the crime thriller will be screened on June 9, 10 and 11. The film is written, direc»»»
Israel says hit 150 Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon in 48 hours
Israel's military on Saturday said it had struck around 150 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over the past two days. "Over the weekend, the IDF (army) struck weapons storage facilities, command centers, rocket launchers, and additional Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites," the military sa»»»
Israeli army announces two soldiers killed in Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Saturday the deaths of two soldiers who had been fighting in southern Lebanon, where Israel is pursuing a campaign against Hezbollah. Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, died Saturday after succumbing to wounds sustained in combat, while Sergeant Ohad Yaari, 21, died Friday "dur»»»
Over 1.2 Million People Attend Pope's Mass in Madrid
More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled with re»»»
BBC World Questions arrives in Morocco for special edition on young women and change
A special edition of BBC World Questions in Marrakesh on June 10 will focus on the rights and roles of women in a changing world. As a new generation pushes for change in Morocco, reform is being debated openly and the program will hear from young women at a pivotal moment in civil society. It will»»»
Syria’s Tourism Ministry launches program to upgrade one- and two-star hotels
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Tourism on Saturday launched the national program “Upgrading from the Ground Up” to modernize one- and two-star hotels across the country during an event at the Seven Gates Hotel in Damascus. The program targets 332 hotels, including 224 two-star and 108 »»»
Rs20.4m, dollars, dirhams seized in Pakistan hawala raids
Dubai: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects in Lahore during separate raids linked to illegal hawala/hundi operations and copyright violations, according to a report by Dawn. The arrests were made by the FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle during raids at multiple locat»»»
One killed, five wounded in Israel shooting attacks
At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel on Sunday, authorities said, with one of the perpetrators killed. Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom said a man about 35 years old had died of gunshot wounds. The service also "provided medical tr»»»
Kuwait airport terminal may need year-long recovery after strikes, warns IATA
Rio de Janeiro: Kuwait’s main international airport terminal could remain heavily disrupted for an extended period after recent strike damage, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This comes as the ongoing US-Is»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: False Reports of Israeli Advances in Nabatieh
Some sources are circulating information and rumors regarding the arrival of Israeli occupation forces in the city of Nabatieh or some of its neighborhoods. However, available field data confirms that these reports are false so far. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that enemy forces are still posi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 00:00 and 02:00 on Sunday 07-06-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the Israeli enemy army on the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with rocket barrages and artillery shells: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military-Linked Transport and Energy Facilities - Defense Ministry
Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery have struck a range of Ukrainian military-related targets across 141 locations, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement. “Russia's operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery units from various battlegroups »»»
Why global brands are pouring investment into the UAE's retail sector
Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as one of the world’s leading retail destinations, underpinned by a fast-growing and diversified economy, world-class infrastructure, and an integrated ecosystem that combines mega shopping malls, digital commerce and advanced logistics services. The continu»»»
Egypt Exports Expertise as EDC Secures $43mn Turkish Drilling Contract
Egypt’s state-owned Egypt Drilling Company (EDC) has begun operations in Turkey under a two-year, $43 million contract with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), marking a new phase in Cairo’s efforts to transform petroleum services into an export industry and expand the international reach of »»»
Gigi Hadid makes a silver screen cameo in ‘Not Suitable for Work’
DUBAI: Supermodel Gigi Hadid has added another credit to her growing resume, making a surprise acting appearance in Mindy Kaling’s new comedy series “Not Suitable for Work.” The US-Dutch-Palestinian model appears in the third episode of the Hulu series, playing Catherine, the fiery girlfriend of in»»»
US military shoots down 2 Iranian drones threatening traffic in Strait of Hormuz
Washington: The US military announced Sunday, June 7, 2026, that it had shot down two Iranian drones, saying they posed a threat to international maritime traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X that US forces in the Middle East shot down two »»»
Rapid-Fire Shooting Operation Across Four Sites: One Dead, Several Injured in Occupied ’48 Territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying to 'critical': US media
Washington, United States: The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel's "ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a 'critical level»»»
Israeli Channel 12: One dead, several injured in shooting North of Qalqilya - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pentagon sounds alarm over Israeli spying on US – NBC
The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat posed by Israeli espionage to the highest level as tensions over Iran and Lebanon grow, NBC News and the New York Times reported on Saturday. The assessment, which was circulated internally in recent weeks, includes a seven-pa»»»
Sherif’s economic group… tough mission ministers
by Ahmed El-Mahdi The ministers of industry and investment called for the announcement of an industrial investment strategy that maintains attracting capital and the continued movement of production as the cabinet reshuffle kept Investment Minister Ashraf Salman, who created confusion recently beca»»»
Adorable capybara babies born at Hungarian zoo! – video
The world’s largest rodents have welcomed some tiny new family members in eastern Hungary. Debrecen Zoo has announced the birth of several capybara pups, and the energetic youngsters are already delighting visitors as they explore their enclosure and follow their mother into the water. New arrivals»»»
Bernadette Chirac, France’s Dedicated and Determined Ex-First Lady
Bernadette Chirac, who has died aged 93, stood by her late husband, former French president Jacques Chirac, during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career. Quiet, traditionally Roman Catholic and always immaculately turned out in classic suits and styled hai»»»
What is Expected from Today's OPEC+ Major Producers Meeting?
All eyes turn Sunday to a series of intensive and simultaneous ministerial meetings of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance. These meetings are taking place under exceptional circumstances in global energy markets, as producers strive through these mul»»»
Fence around Illegal Buildings in Varna's Baba Alino Area Dismantled in Agriculture Minister's Presence
Work began Sunday on removing the fence surrounding the illegal buildings in Varna's Baba Alino area in the presence of Minister of Agriculture and Food Plamen Abrovski and Varna Regional Governor Mario Smarkov. Abrovski noted that some of the properties are still listed as forest land in the recor»»»
1 dead and 4 wounded in shootings near the West Bank, Israel’s rescue services
TEL AVIV: The Israeli-occupied West Bank and nearby Israeli towns witnessed several simultaneous shooting incidents on Sunday, leaving at least one man dead and four others wounded, according to Israel’s rescue services, Magen David Adom. Israel’s police said they had killed at least one attacker a»»»
Saudi Arabia opens June ‘Sah’ sukuk issuance with 4.6% returns
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has opened subscriptions for its June issuance of the government-backed “Sah” savings sukuk, offering an annual return of 4.60 percent, up from 4.56 percent in the previous month. In a post on X, Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center said the subscription period for th»»»
Four UAE aid convoys enter Gaza under ‘Operation Gallant Knight 3’
Al Arish: Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 740 tonnes of food parcels aboard 60 trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and helping address their humanitarian needs amid challenging humanitarian conditions. The UAE h»»»
IATA to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Airlines Lead Gulf Aviation Resilience in Absorbing Shocks.
Despite Gulf airlines incurring billions of dollars in losses due to recent geopolitical tensions, Saudi carriers have demonstrated exceptional resilience and an impressive ability to absorb shocks quickly. This comes amid optimistic forecasts for long-term growth in air travel across the Middle Ea»»»
Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said. Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team’s photographer was barred from entering the Uni»»»
Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying to ‘critical’: US media
Washington: The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel’s “ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a ‘critical level’,” NBC News sa»»»
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU, Congo: Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo’s deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks. Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an inf»»»
Japan continues helping Saudi Arabia with future projects, Ambassador says
TOKYO: Yasunari Morino, Japan’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in an article for the Kasumigaseki Foreign Service Association noted that Japan and Saudi Arabia continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship. Morino highlighted that both countries use the Japan-Saudi Vision 2030 ini»»»
Belgium game will be difficult in a highly competitive group, says Egypt’s coach
Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan sees the opening match in the World Cup against Belgium as the most difficult game in the “highly competitive” group G. Egypt lost 2-1 to five-times champion Brazil in Cleveland on Sunday, in their final warm-up friendly ahead of their fourth appearance in the World Cu»»»
GCC-listed companies report record $67.9bn in Q1 profits: Kamco Invest
RIYADH: Companies listed across the Gulf Cooperation Council posted a record $67.9 billion in net profits in the first quarter of 2026, up 15.5 percent year on year, driven by stronger energy and banking sector earnings. The growth was led by higher profits in the energy sector — particularly Saudi»»»
Talaat Moustafa Group Launches Unprecedented Offer at SouthMED
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has announced the launch of new units at its SouthMED project, offering exclusive plans that include reservation down payments starting from just 1.5% and flexible payment terms extending up to 15 years for the first time on Egypt’s North Coast. The offer will be availab»»»
IAEA members rally behind UAE following strike on civilian nuclear facility
Vienna: The UAE has urged the international community to strengthen protections for civilian nuclear infrastructure after a terrorist drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, warning that assaults on peaceful nuclear facilities pose a serious threat to regional and global security. »»»