Is Israel spying on US officials? Pentagon raises threat level to critical
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has reportedly raised the counterintelligence threat posed by Israel to its highest internal designation, amid growing friction between Washington and Jerusalem over the wars in Iran and Lebanon. According to NBC News, citing current and former US officials, the Pentagon’s »»»
Egypt plans new EGX listings, tax and customs incentives as asset reforms advance Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt plans to offer between four and five state-owned companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) before the end of 2026, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. He noted that 16 state-owned companies have already been temporarily listed, with four more expected to be listed before June 3»»»
Israel’s permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs
JERUSALEM: The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to turn his country into a “super-Sparta” of the Middle East are driving up the defense budget and raising fears of cutbacks in education and health care. The total cost of the series of »»»
China Launches Maritime Law Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan Island
China has launched a special maritime traffic law enforcement operation in the waters east of Taiwan island, Xinhua reported. Organized by the Ministry of Transport, the operation is aimed at fully exercising China’s maritime administrative law enforcement jurisdiction, strengthening patrol and tra»»»
Taiwan coast guard says deploys vessels in response to China operation
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels “to respond appropriately” to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island democracy, which it said “violates international law.” It comes after Chinese state media reported Saturday that the “law enforcement operation” was in res»»»
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
PARIS: France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday. The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans,»»»
Saudia tops global airline punctuality rankings in May, Cirium says
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia ranked first worldwide for both departure and arrival punctuality in May, according to a report by aviation analytics firm Cirium cited by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This marks the second major operational recognition awarded to the airline this yea»»»
How Mumbai’s flyover school is transforming lives of street children
Mumbai, India: Beneath a busy flyover in India's financial capital Mumbai, a row of pastel-coloured shipping containers houses an unlikely school serving some of the city's most marginalised children. Despite laws guaranteeing free schooling for children aged six to 14, poverty and migration contin»»»
One of 300,000: A Syrian family’s vigil for their missing daughter
The family of Majdoleen Al-Qadi holding her picture. (SANA photo) Majdoleen Al-Qadi’s father, Mohammad Fares Al-Qadi, recalled that his daughter often took on the role of protecting her sisters within the family. (SANA photo) Majdoleen Al-Qadi’s uncle, Mahmoud Sheikh Al-Shabab, told SANA that the f»»»
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch warns of ‘civil war’ in UK over identity crisis
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has slammed UK politicians over what she described as attempts to score points on existing racial divisions, warning that it risked pushing the country towards a “civil war.” Speaking in an interview with the BBC aired on Friday, Badenoch reacted to the murder of H»»»
Kosovo holds another snap election as political crisis drags on
PRISTINA: Kosovo heads to the polls for parliamentary elections on Sunday, the third in just 18 months, as no one party has been able to gain a strong enough majority to pull the Balkan country out of a political crisis. Europe’s youngest nation has aspirations to join the European Union but has »»»
Cuba ex-President Raúl Castro makes first appearance since US charges to celebrate birthday
HAVANA: Raúl Castro, Cuba’s low-profile former president and revolutionary guerrilla, appeared in public for the first time since being indicted by the United States for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, official video released Saturday showed. Castro’s celebration of h»»»
North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
SEOUL, South Korea: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a US push for the denuclearization of North Korea an “anachronistic dream,” saying Sunday the North will steadily expand its nuclear arsenal in the face of US-led threats. The statement came a day before Chinese Presi»»»
US says it destroyed two Iran drones targeting Hormuz shipping
WASHINGTON: The US military said late Saturday it shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic, the latest clash between the warring forces as tensions escalate anew in the Middle East. “Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way a»»»
Trump pardons former Republican congressman convicted for insider trading - UPI.com
President Donald Trump this week pardoned former U.S. Rep. Stephen Buyer, R-Ind., who was convicted in 2023 on four counts of securities fraud for stock trades about mergers that he made before the information had been made public. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- President D»»»
Turkish fishing boat attacked off Crimea, one sailor killed
A Turkish-flagged fishing boat sank after being attacked in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea, leaving one crew member dead and four others injured, Türkiye’s Coast Guard has said. In a statement on X, the Coast Guard Command said the trawler DURU 67 came under attack on Friday near Sevastopol.»»»
Central Bank and the Dollar struggle
by Maye Sadek In its effort to get out of its economic crisis, reflected in the insufficiency of the inflows of foreign currencies, Egypt held this week a new economic conference aiming to attract Arab investors. A two-day conference, dubbed as “Matrouh, The Future of Investment,” started last Satu»»»
100 days of war: What happened to Trump's Iran goals and what lies ahead?
DUBAI: One hundred days after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, the Middle East remains caught between war and peace. The conflict has killed senior Iranian leaders, disrupted one of the world’s most important energy routes and drawn the region into its most dangerous »»»
Protest in Hungary over Magyar’s handling of EU migration pact (VIDEOS)
Protesters marched through central Budapest on Friday, chanting “traitor” as they denounced Prime Minister Peter Magyar over the EU Migration Pact. When Magyar appeared on a balcony of his Tisza party’s headquarters waving a Hungarian flag, the crowd booed and chanted “Dirty Tisza,” demanding his r»»»
CIA officer who had gold bars allegedly created a fake intelligence operation - UPI.com
David J. Rush, a former CIA officer who was arrested in May for stealing millions of dollars in gold bars and $2 million cash, allegedly set up a fake operation in order to convince a colleague to transfer the money to him. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- A former Centra»»»
Europe airline queues may worsen this summer, warns IATA over EES system
Rio de Janeiro: Europe’s new border protocol, Entry Exit System (EES), could trigger renewed chaos at airports across the bloc this summer. The airline industry’s top trade association, IATA, said passengers could potentially face waiting times of up to six hours. Sign up for our daily business new»»»
'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMohamed GabobeMogadishu Getty ImagesFighters from the Union of Islamic Courts took control of Mogadishu in June 2006 Shopkeeper Yusuf Ali still battles with mem»»»
Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone WellsPeru BBCBus driver Toño says a criminal gang shot him in the legs and body after demanding money. "If you don't meet our demands, we will kill your drivers." This mes»»»
How Did Tehran Enter the Palestinian Arena?
A compelling story is often enough to send a journalist in search of the man who carries it. The search becomes even more urgent when that man carries two. That was the case many years ago when I set out to find Anis Naccache. As a young Lebanese activist, Naccache joined Fatah’s student battalion »»»
MUP ”Medical Union Pharmaceuticals” signs a strategic partnership contract with the South African “Nimolox” group
MUP” Medical Union Pharmaceuticals”, one of the largest companies of the Acdima Group, signed a strategic partnership contract with the Nimolox Group from the State of South Africa, on the sidelines of the activities of the first African Medical Conference and Exhibition “Africa Health ExCon”, whic»»»
Churchill deemed ‘elitist’ in UK banknote review – Telegraph
The Bank of England’s decision to remove historical figures such as Winston Churchill from banknotes came after research commissioned by the regulator concluded that they were “elitist and divisive,” The Telegraph reported on Friday. The central bank announced in March that it would end its use of »»»
Egyptian Pound Set for 4-5% Fluctuation: Prime Minister Madbouly Signals Strategic Economic Flexibility
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has signaled that the Egyptian pound may fluctuate between 4% to 5% in the near future. This statement, made during a November 30th press conference, reflects a pragmatic shift in the government’s approach to currency management. Prime Minister Madbouly under»»»
What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family linked resort in Albania
TIRANA, Albania: A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania. Thousands protested peacefully in the Albanian capital Saturday evening, in one of the largest protests so far. Earli»»»
Knicks expect Spurs to come out punching as NBA Finals shift to New York
NEW YORK: The New York Knicks, who held off San Antonio in another instant NBA Finals classic to take a 2-0 lead in the championship series, are expecting the Spurs’ best shot in game three on Monday. “Every single day we chip away and try to be the best that we can be,” Knicks star Jalen Brunson s»»»
Ethiopia rebel group accused of deadly attacks during election
ADDIS ABABA: An insurgent group in Ethiopia’s most populous province carried out a string of attacks around last week’s election that killed multiple people, witnesses told AFP on Saturday. The government confirmed the attacks in a statement and blamed the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group»»»
Germany maintain winning run as Portugal, Belgium claim warm-up victories
BRUSSELS: Germany earned a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in their final warm-up match in Chicago on Saturday, while there were also victories for Portugal and Belgium as teams fine-tune ahead of the tournament’s kickoff next week. It was the ninth win in a row for four-time wo»»»
Radio station in DR Congo seeks to stop misinformation amid spread of Ebola
The rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola that Congo is battling took locals by surprise after weeks of spreading unnoticed. Hundreds of cases were suspected when Congolese authorities announced the outbreak on May 15, but many dismissed the news as a “Western conspiracy.” At least 63 people have died from»»»
QRCS’s Eid sacrifice campaign reaches over 247,000 beneficiaries in 14 nations
QNA Doha The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 countries across Asia and Africa: Palestine (Gaza), Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»
Al Anaam Factory leads Eid sacrifice market with 45% share
Tribune News Network Doha Al Anaam Factory for Animal Production has reinforced its position as one of Qatar’s leading strategic national facilities supporting the country’s food security ecosystem, following its successful execution of nearly 6,500 sacrfice animals during Eid Al-Adha 2026. Accordi»»»
Visit Qatar to host ColorVerse Experience at Katara from July 15
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of the ColorVerse Experience, a next-generation immersive entertainment attraction. Taking place at Cultural Village Foundation’s (Katara) South Parking from July 15 to September 15, 2026, the experience will add a new family-focused»»»
Diver dies in third fatal shark attack off Australia in four weeks - UPI.com
A man was killed on Saturday while spearfishing off the coast of Australia after he was bit by nearly 15-foot-long shark, the third such death in the last four weeks, officials said. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- A man died Saturday after he was bit by a shark wh»»»
Bots now generate more web traffic than humans, Cloudflare says
Bots and AI agents now generate more web traffic than humans, according to data from internet infrastructure company Cloudflare. CEO Matthew Prince has described the development as a major turning point in the history of the web. Recent Cloudflare Radar data shows that automated bot requests accoun»»»
IAM Filipina to celebrate Philippine IndependenceDay 2026 in Qatar
Darlene Regis IAM Filipina has announced its “Pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Kalayaan 2026,” a Philippine Independence Day celebration that will bring together Filipinos in Qatar under the theme, “Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future.” Set for June 19, 2026, from 6:30 pm at the Sh»»»
Philippine Embassy opens registration for Independence Day community celebration
Darlene Regis The Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar has opened registration for a special community gathering to commemorate the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, inviting Filipinos across Qatar to take part in a morning of patriotism, culture and community spirit.»»»
Fnac Qatar reinforces its commitment to culture and francophonie at 35th DIBF
Tribune News Network Doha Fnac Qatar once again participated in the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), held from May 14 to 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to culture, literacy, education and intellectual exchange in Qatar. Organised in par»»»
Doha Festival City delivers strong Eid Al Adha performance
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in footfall during May, with the three-day Eid Al Adha period achieving a further 15% year-on-year uplift. The strong perf»»»
LIC joins UN Sports for Climate Action Framework with lasting pledge
Tribune News Network Doha Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has become a signatory of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action Framework, formalising its long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action on World Environment Day. The fram»»»
Mossad Deputy Chief Ousted after “Iran Regime Change Failure”
The Mossad’s new director, Roman Gofman, announced on Saturday that the deputy director, A., was let go after 22 years of service to the organization. “The head of the Mossad wished to express his deep appreciation to A. for his 22 years of operational service in the Mossad and his significant cont»»»
Organised plot to destabilize public security and target state institutions uncovered: Internal Security Agency
Libya’s Tripoli based Internal Security Agency claimed that it has uncovered an organised plot to destabilize public security and target state institutions. This is a reference to the violent by football fans that burnt parts of the Prime Minister’s Office on 14 May. The Internal Security Agency sa»»»
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
PARIS: France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday. The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans,»»»
Israeli media: A settler was injured in a car-ramming attack south of Bethlehem, and a large-scale search operation is underway after the perpetrator withdrew from the scene - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A settler was injured in a car-ramming attack south of Bethlehem, and a large-scale search operation is underway after the p»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 17:50, a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers on the outskirts of the town of Al-Tayri with artillery shells: statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran accuses US of ‘vindictive behavior’ with visa denials
TEHRAN: The Iran Football Federation is accusing the United States of “vindictive behavior” regarding the refusal of visas for managerial and administrative members of its World Cup traveling party. IFF said 14 officials and staffers have been refused visas prior to upcoming matches in Inglewood,»»»
Israeli military spokesperson: A Captain, who is a deputy platoon commander in the Egoz unit of the Commando Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being critically injured in the fighting in southern Lebanon. A soldier from the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade was also killed in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli military spokesperson: A Captain, who is a deputy platoon commander in the Egoz unit of the Commando Brigade, succumbed to his woun»»»
Analysis: What happens next in Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire with Israel?
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Presidential Palace was awaiting the response of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a close Hezbollah ally, to the ceasefire framework outlined in Thursday’s joint Lebanese-Israeli declaration issued after a new round of US-mediated negotiations. Berri’s reaction was mixed, backing s»»»