Washington, United States: The US military said Tuesday that it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. US Central Command also denied claims by Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they had struck »»»

Service exports calculated in EUR increased by 4.5%, imports by 4.8% in the 1st quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus reached EUR 2.5 billion, EUR 94 million higher than in the 1st quarter of 2025. The export value decreased by 13%, that of import by 8.9%, ge»»»

The United States has already spent more than $100 billion on its military operation against Iran, despite the announced ceasefire, data on the Iran War Cost Tracker showed. The resource calculates funds needed for personnel, ships deployed to the region, and other related expenses. Its methodology»»»

The United States and Iran traded new strikes overnight, as Washington said it disabled an oil tanker and struck Iranian targets on Qeshm Island, while Tehran claimed retaliatory missile and drone attacks on a US airbase in Kuwait and the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. US Cen»»»

Lebanon's aviation regulator has launched a safety audit of Middle East Airlines (MEA) as pilot groups raised concerns that crews were being asked to fly close to airstrikes and penalized for reporting safety incidents, according to letters seen by Reuters. The audit puts scrutiny on the Beirut-bas»»»

Washington: Hundreds of foreign-trained doctors could be forced to leave the United States because of delays in processing J-1 visa waivers, worsening physician shortages in rural communities, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has warned. In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kenned»»»

President Iliana Iotova and Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov will open the 17th International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition, HEMUS 2026, in Plovdiv, the President's Press Secretariat and the Ministry's press service said. The exhibition will run until June 6. The head of State will wel»»»

On June 2, the Bishkek City Court reviewed an appeal filed by journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy against a ruling by the Leninsky District Court and rejected it. The information was confirmed by the journalist’s lawyer, Akynbek Nogoev. Related news Court releases Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, preventive m»»»

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the US and Israel’s war with Iran pleaded not guilty on Monday before calling himself a “prisoner of war” and telling a judge that children and women were being killed “by your rockets.” Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawoo»»»

Lebanon’s aviation regulator has launched a safety audit of Middle East Airlines (MEA) as pilot groups raised concerns that crews were being asked to fly close to airstrikes and penalized for reporting safety incidents, according to letters seen by Reuters. The audit puts scrutiny on the Beirut-bas»»»

The US military said Tuesday that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the US launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response. Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, but failed to hit their targets, the US said. The two fired at Kuwait fell a»»»

Kathmandu: As India and Nepal deepen their engagements across all fronts, the second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) programme commenced from Monday. Under this drive, 25 Nepali startups are undergoing an eight-week, fully-funded training and innovation programme at »»»

BUNIA, DR Congo: Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. “If Ebola comes, we’ll be wiped out as we’re packed like sardines,” the displaced woman to»»»

SEOUL: North Korea slammed on Wednesday remarks by the top American military official in South Korea comparing his host nation to “the dagger in the heart of Asia,” saying it reflected Washington’s strategy to contain China. General Xavier Brunson made the comments in an interview as speculation bu»»»

SYDNEY: A Frenchman was found still enjoying his McDonald’s meal when police detained him on Wednesday for allegedly crashing a car into a fountain in Sydney, the force said.“Strangely, he was still eating Macca’s there,” Police Inspector Anderson Lessing charged — perhaps a greater crime in the ey»»»

The first business center of the Tamchy Special Financial and Investment Territory (SFIT) is opening on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake. The Ministry of Economy announced. The building will house the offices of the management company. The opening of the center will be the first stage in preparing the »»»

US Central Command has rejected Iranian claims that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) successfully struck the US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a regional air base with missiles and drones, saying all attacks failed. CentCom labeled the Iranian assertions "false" and stated that "»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will attend and speak at a rescheduled White House correspondents' dinner on July 24, nearly three months after a shooting outside the original event prompted his evacuation. Organisers said the gathering will proceed with enhanced security, insisti»»»

The Kyrgyz Republic will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in 2026. According to the Ministry of Education, cooperation within the SCO framework plays an important role in the development of Kyrgyzstan’s education system. The legal basis for cooperation is the Agreement on Coo»»»

Police in Osh have detained a man who had been wanted on suspicion of inflicting bodily injuries on his wife, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to law enforcement authorities, a domestic dispute occurred between the spouses on March 9. During the»»»

Hong Kong resident Lisa Lau put on a costume drama as she settled on the bed that occupies much of her tiny apartment, trying to take her mind off of a looming eviction. Subdivided flats like Lau's three-square-metre (32-square-foot) home -- made by splitting up an apartment into smaller units -- a»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi leadership congratulated the minister of interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, on Tuesday for the successful organization of Hajj season, which concluded last week. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman each sent a message to the prince in which they thanked sec»»»

TOKYO: A tropical storm dumped heavy rain and raised flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region Wednesday. Heavy rain already paralyzed street traffic in the city, hundreds of flights were canceled and train services were suspended or delayed. More tha»»»

Share: Illustration- “After decades of carrying the burdens of others, many Lebanese Shiites are beginning to carry only one flag: Lebanon’s.” New polls in Lebanon signal major shift in public opinion on talks with Israel and normalizing ties New surveys suggest rising support for negotiations and »»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to remain close to seasonal averages throughout June, with the national monthly average forecast to reach 34.6°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its monthly climate outlook, the NCM said rainfall during June is expected to r»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt. Rubio defended the Trump administration’s approach to Iran and other global hotsp»»»

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States has seen no evidence of China providing military assistance to Iran during the ongoing regional crisis, while urging Beijing to support international efforts aimed at restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Horm»»»

Share: US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, right, holds a signed ‘Make America Great Again’ hat while, left to right, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad listen to US President Donald Trump speak [AFP] Published On 2 Jun 2026 Diplomats from Israe»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience generally fair but dusty weather over the coming days, with temperatures gradually easing and sea conditions becoming rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said the country remains under the influence»»»

KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a rise in confirmed Ebola cases to 344, with 60 deaths, according to government data released on Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The current outbreak, primarily centred in the easter»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31. All of the options presented to the UN Security Co»»»

Russia has downed three drones over the Leningrad region ​to the northwest of Moscow and continues to repel the attacks, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on the Telegram messaging app, as a major annual economic forum ‌was about to ‌start. The Leningrad ​region, ‌home ⁠to ​crucial energy »»»

STARKE, Florida: A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening. Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, was pronounced dead at 6:19 pm after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near St»»»

DETROIT: Two scientists at a US government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it during interviews with investigators at a Michigan airport, authorities said Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to remain close to seasonal averages throughout June, with the national monthly average forecast to reach 34.6°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its monthly climate outlook, the NCM said rainfall during June is expected to r»»»

A severe tropical storm moved towards Tokyo on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of floods after torrential rain battered swathes of the country and prompted calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people. Storm Jangmi -- which was downgraded from a typhoon -- injured 15 people in southern»»»

Florida executed Andrew Richard Lukehart by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison in Raiford. File photo by Ulises Rodriguez June 2 (UPI) -- Authorities in Florida executed a Jacksonville, Fla., man Tuesday for the 1996 murder of his girlfriend's 5-month-old daughter. Andrew Richard Luke»»»

Dubai: As US President Donald Trump pushed for a diplomatic exit from the Iran war, renewed tensions in Lebanon threatened to derail his efforts, highlighting what CNN described as one of the biggest obstacles facing the White House’s Middle East strategy. On Monday, tensions between Israel and Hez»»»

In a move reflecting regional economic resilience, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) wrapped up the week on a positive note. On March 13, 2025, the EGX30, the main index, ascended by 0.78%, reaching 31,290.62 points. This marks a significant achievement amidst fluctuating global market trends. The bullis»»»

Family enterprises are the backbone of economic life across much of the Middle East. They are also among the most emotionally charged organisational forms we know. That combination creates extraordinary resilience and, occasionally, spectacular failure. Family ownership brings advantages that liste»»»

Sharjah: The parents of the two girls allegedly involved in the death of a Pakistani toddler from a Sharjah building staircase window have been released on bail, while the girls remain under the care of the Child Protection Department as investigations continue, Gulf News can confirm. The latest de»»»

Israel continued to strike southern Lebanon on Tuesday as Iran-backed Hezbollah attacked its troops there despite an apparent Washington-brokered de-escalation deal and a fourth round of US-hosted talks between Lebanon and Israel. FRANCE 24's Jerusalem correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky explains that "»»»

Dubai: UAE residents are paying more at the pump, and retailers are warning that higher fuel costs will lead to larger grocery bills if current geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt regional trade and energy markets. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said it targeted US military assets in the Persian Gulf region in retaliation for American attacks. US Central Command said its forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones and carried out “self-defense strikes” on Qeshm Island. The in»»»

A Taiwanese institute has unveiled a new model of armed “robot dog” designed for coastal patrols, reconnaissance, and high-risk military missions. The machines were presented during an event in Taipei on Tuesday. National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) demonstrated three we»»»

MANILA: The House of Representatives expelled Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, one of the most severe disciplinary actions available to Congress. The vote on Tuesday came after lawmakers found him guilty of "disorderly behaviour", "conduct unbecoming of a legislator" and repeated »»»

PARIS, France: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Jakub Mensik halted Joao Fonseca’s scintillating run in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men’s draw, put an end to Spanis»»»

TUNIS: Several officials of Tunisia’s Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party, including its 84-year-old chief Rached Ghannouchi, were handed jail sentences on Tuesday ranging from 10 years to life in prison on terror charges, the party and reports said. Ghannouchi and other Ennahdha leaders were accused »»»

Bahrain's interior ministry said on Wednesday that a warning siren had been sounded and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.»»»

A man has barricaded himself inside a JPMorgan Chase bank in Bakersfield, California, with an unknown number of people inside, police have said. Officers responded to the downtown branch after a bomb threat was reported at around 1pm on Tuesday. The incident took place at the Chase Bank building ne»»»