Egyptian Foreign Minister, Palestinian Vice President discuss developments in occupied territories
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories in a phone call today with Vice President of the State of Palestine, Hussein Al Sheikh. The call addressed efforts to implement the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan,»»»
US-Iran conflict: Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman coast, UKMTO reports
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in its port bow off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday, around six nautical miles (11km) east of Oman, according to the advisory. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»
US justifies sanctions against Cuba with ‘crude lies’ – Havana
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is using “crude lies” to justify Washington’s continued pressure on Cuba, the island nation’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, has said following the latest round of American sanctions. The US Department of State announced restrictions against the Cuban »»»
Midland Texas shooting kills one, wounds 11
At least one person has been killed and 11 others wounded after a gunman went on a shooting spree in Midland, Texas, Mayor Lori Blong said in a press briefing on Friday. “We do have 11 known victims at this time,” she said. “There’s at least one victim that is dead on the scene.” The police have co»»»
Gang arrested for selling fake government stamps at discounted prices
Dubai: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested five Bangladeshi nationals accused of operating a forgery network that produced and distributed counterfeit government stamps, in a case officials said targeted expatriates and businesses seeking official document verification. The Ministry of Interior said »»»
Orbán reveals 10 reasons why Fidesz lost Hungary’s election: ‘The defeat among young people was brutal’
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a rare and unusually self-critical assessment of Fidesz’s election defeat at the party’s 32nd congress in Budapest on Saturday, accepting responsibility for what he described as strategic mistakes and announcing a major organisational overhaul of the par»»»
Eng. Karim Badawy, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to inaugurate Egypt Mining Forum (EMF)
Eng. Karim Badawy, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will inaugurate tomorrow (Tuesday) the work of the Egypt Mining Forum (EMF) in its third edition, which will be held over two days in Cairo, with an expanded international presence of high-level officials, leaders of the mining industr»»»
Iran–US Peace Deal Could Be Finalized Within 24 Hours - Pakistan PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of a US–Iran peace deal within the next 24 hours. Other statements:Technical-level talks are planned for next week after the signingPakistan praised the US and Iran for their commitment to the talks in IslamabadShar»»»
Kingdom arrests 10,725 illegals in one week
RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 10,725 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 5,899 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,084 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,742 for labor-related issue»»»
Pakistan Prime Minister says US-Iran peace deal likely finalised within 24 hours
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government has mediated between Iran and the United States to end their war, said on Saturday, a peace deal would "likely" be finalised within 24 hours. "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely exp»»»
Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours
June 13 : Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text of the deal reached. Pakistan is now preparing for an electron»»»
Qatar-backed football exhibition opens in Mexico City as part of Year of Culture initiative
DUBAI: A major football exhibition has opened in Mexico City, bringing together some of the most iconic objects in the history of the sport as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. “Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football” opened at Museo Jumex on June 10 and»»»
Salo-Salo on wheels: UAE’s Filipino cyclists turn Al Qudra into a moving celebration of Independence Day
Dubai: Long before the heat sets in, Al Qudra Cycling Track was already alive. Jerseys in various colours lined the desert edges. Bikes clicked into place. Flags were raised. And slowly, what is usually a quiet stretch of road became something else entirely, a Filipino village on wheels. By the tim»»»
Modi to raise Hormuz issue at G7 after US strike kills 3 Indian seafarers
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Europe on Saturday to participate in the Group of Seven Summit, where India is expected to call for unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz following US attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers. Modi will be visiting France and S»»»
Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9
DUBAI: Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday. Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death mark»»»
Emirati entrepreneur Ali Albloushi builds one of the UAE’s fastest-growing car communities
As the founder of ADM Society, Ali saw something missing in Abu Dhabi’s automotive scene. While enthusiasts had a passion for cars, there was no platform that truly brought people together beyond horsepower and performance figures. “I felt like we needed more of that in the capital,” Ali expressed.»»»
US police probe theft of England training equipment
Kansas City: England's World Cup preparations have been hit by the theft of equipment ahead of the squad's arrival at their Kansas City training base on Saturday. Balls and boots are reportedly among items stolen after vehicles transferring equipment to the team's Swope Soccer Village base were bro»»»
Elon Musk's $1 trillion fortune: From moon trips to millions of homes, how the world's first trillionaire got there
Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire. That level of wealth, all owned by just one person, was once unfathomable. Before Friday, the trillion-dollar mark was reserved for measures like the GDP (or staggering debt ) of a handful »»»
Excellence Awards 2026 honours 35 exceptional women and organisations
An evening of inspiration, recognition and celebration unfolded at Dubai's Museum of the Future yesterday as Excellence Awards 2026 honoured 35 exceptional leaders and organisations whose work is transforming industries and advancing women's progress across the UAE. Against a backdrop of entertainm»»»
Judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Washington, United States: A US federal judge rejected a bid by the board of the Kennedy Center and the Justice Department on Friday to halt the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the performing arts venue. Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his »»»
Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor reports
An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala claimed to have breached FBI drones and threatened to target the 2026 World Cup, monitoring group SITE said Friday. An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup that kicked off this week, a monit»»»
Venezuela says leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in 'joint operation' with US
The leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, for whom the US government had offered a reward of up to $5 million, was killed during a joint operation with the United States in southern Venezuela, the two countries announced on Friday. US President Donald Trump said Frid»»»
UAE will remain committed to Gulf security and stability, says Anwar Gargash
Dubai: The UAE will remain committed to safeguarding the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf, viewing both as essential foundations for shared prosperity in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said on Saturday. In a post o»»»
Russian Armed Forces Strike Ukrainian Military-Linked Energy and Transport Facilities - MoD
Russian forces struck Ukrainian long-range drone storage facilities, energy and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian armed forces, as well as temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 142 areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sat»»»
Iran’s Victory to Resound across World: Top Commander
The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said the world will soon witness the triumph of Iran and the victory of resistance over aggressors. Major General Ali Abdollahi issued a message on Saturday marking the first anniversary of the martyrdom of his predecessor Major General G»»»
Dubai Basketball make history by winning 2025-26 ABA League championship
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have etched their names into sporting history, defeating Partizan 83-81 in Game 4 of the finals to become the 2025/26 ABA League champions. In just their second season, Dubai Basketball has achieved what many thought impossible in such a short time, becoming the first team r»»»
US to Release Frozen Iranian Assets After Deal Signed - Foreign Minister
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Frozen Iranian assets will be released after a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran is signed, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday. "Iran's frozen assets will be released under the memorandum, which is to be signed. Regarding compensat»»»
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory
DAKAR: The meetings have become routine. Every few months, jihadists in Mali affiliated with Al-Qaeda summon the men of Poutchi to a mud-brick mosque to collect tax on their crops and cattle, and later distribute food, medicine and animals to the poor. Five years ago, the same militants threatened »»»
Vatican envoy's aid convoy stopped by Israeli forces in south Lebanon
An aid convoy organized by the Vatican envoy to Lebanon that was headed for Christian villages in the country's south was stopped by the Israeli military and forced to change course, a convoy member told AFP. A number of Christian-majority villages near the border have been caught up in the fightin»»»
US flight carrying deported migrants lands in Central African Republic
The first plane carrying Iranian, Afghan, Turkish and Georgian migrants deported from the United States arrived in Bangui in the Central African Republic on Friday evening as part of a controversial US programme to send undocumented foreigners – some of whom have legal protections – to th»»»
Planning minister: Investing in human capital key to enhancing gov’t performance
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said investing in human capital is a fundamental pillar for improving government performance and achieving sustainable development, emphasizing that knowledge-sharing and international cooperation play a vital role in transferring expertise»»»
Road Repairs to Be Completed Within Two Weeks, Regional Development Minister Says
Road Repairs to Be Completed Within Two Weeks, Regional Development Minister Says Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said road repairs currently affecting travel to Bulgaria's Black Sea coast would be completed within two weeks, addressing concerns raised by representative»»»
Nafis opens second tech training programme for Emiratis
Abu Dhabi: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) has announced the opening of applications for the second edition of the “Nafis International” programme, inviting Emirati recent graduates and final-year university students in technology-related disciplines to participate in a unique in»»»
Hiring temporary staff? Dubai Police issues key home safety advice
Dubai: Dubai Police has urged homeowners to hire temporary domestic workers and hourly staff only through licensed agencies, stressing that the measure is essential to protecting homes, property and family members while enhancing community safety. The Crime Prevention Department at the General Depa»»»
Consumer Protection Agency & its monitoring role on markets
Consumer Protection Agency was established to effectively achieve social justice, ensure providing citizens with high quality services at proper prices and counter monopoly. By Alaa Abdelwanis In this regard, the agency’s CEO Ahmed Samir said there is no such thing as pricing in open markets, since»»»
Military Force May be Used to Secure Strait of Hormuz if Necessary - Iranian FM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran, after establishing a new legal regime for the Strait of Hormuz, will use military assets to control it if necessary, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. "We cannot control the Strait of Hormuz militarily forever, but if necessary, the military will intervene. The »»»
Hezbollah says it confronted Israeli troops advancing in south Lebanon
Hezbollah said on Friday its fighters had confronted Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes in Lebanon. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters first targeted Israeli troops advancing towards Majdal Zoun, around five kilometers (three mi»»»
US official says Iran war deal 'includes Lebanon'
The United States is "80 to 85 percent" confident of signing a peace deal with Iran in the coming days, a senior official in President Donald Trump's administration said Friday. The deal would involve "significant" sanctions relief and the unfreezing of Iranian assets, in exchange for Iran agreeing»»»
Israel strikes south after warning 20 towns in Nabatieh, Jezzine districts
Lebanon reported Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday shortly after the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for 20 locations including the city of Nabatieh ahead of raids there. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the war»»»
Iran FM says draft US deal to be signed 'remotely', possibly in 'coming days'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that upon finalization, a draft deal with the United States would be signed "remotely", which could happen "in the coming days." "As soon as the final stages of our negotiations are completed, this agreement will be signed and announced. The signing will»»»
UAE denies reports alleging $3B transfer to Iran
Abu Dhabi, June 13 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports circulated in international media alleging that funds were transferred from the country to Iran, including claims involving an alleged $3 billion transaction. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Forei»»»
Saudi Arabia introduces legal framework for self-driving vehicles
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a legal framework for autonomous vehicles, setting out liability rules and operational requirements as the Kingdom prepares for the wider adoption of self-driving technology. The amendments to the traffic regulations, approved by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz»»»
No guest workers, no milk? Foreign workers keep Hungary’s dairy industry alive, says sector leader
The labour market situation in animal husbandry, particularly in dairy production, remains tight, and there are simply not enough workers without foreign employees, Hungary’s Dairy Products Council (Tej Terméktanács) stressed in a statement on Friday. The organisation said that a number of business»»»
West Urges APEC Members to Oppose Russia's Chairmanship Bid - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are trying to persuade other economies in the forum not to support Russia's bid for the rotating chairmanship, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for G20 and APEC affairs Marat Berdyev told Sputnik. Previou»»»
Fuel shortage: Uzbekistan Airways reduces flights to Russia - | 24.KG
Uzbekistan Airways is reducing the number of flights to Russia due to a shortage and rising fuel prices. Uzbekistan’s flagship carrier announced that «due to a shortage of aviation fuel and its rising cost,» it is forced to reduce the frequency of flights on some routes from cities in Uzbekistan to»»»
Fayyad Demands Lebanon Rethink Negotiations as Resistance MP Declares ‘Dead End’
MP Ali Fayyad, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, has called on Lebanese authorities to fundamentally reconsider their negotiating position, warning that current efforts have reached a dead end amid escalating Israeli blackmail. Speaking at a Hezbollah memorial service for martyr Ali a»»»
Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup
Los Angeles, United States: Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament expanded this year to 48 teams, Scotland return to the Wo»»»
Trump’s mood and Iran talks to shape G7 summit
Washington: Little is known about what President Donald Trump's intentions are for the G7 summit in Evian, France next week, except maybe the obvious: the American president will impose his schedule and his mood. The latter may depend largely on the peace agreement discussions with Iran, which were»»»
Dubai markets show strong compliance in over 8,400 inspections
Dubai: Essential goods are widely available across Dubai and prices are stable, according to Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade, which said thousands of inspections carried out in recent months had found a high level of compliance among businesses operating across the emirate.»»»
World Cup underway in United States and the winner is Freddy
Washington, United States: The World Cup is officially underway in the United States and the biggest breakout star is...Freddy. The young German fan, roadtripping with two pals from Atlanta to Houston to watch his team play, has captured the adoration of many Americans -- and even the White House -»»»