The Euphrates River flood has forced Syria’s government into a swift push toward the eastern provinces, not only to contain rising water levels, but also to narrow the gap between residents there and the central administration in Damascus. Some citizens accuse the government of looking only at the »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has begun preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, unveiling a series of reforms aimed at streamlining pilgrim services, enhancing accommodation standards and strengthening oversight of Hajj operations. The plans were announced by Tawfiq Al Rabiah during the Ministry of Hajj and U»»»

ISTANBUL: US rapper ‌Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, drew ​more than 100,000 fans to a concert in Istanbul on Saturday night.West, also known as Ye, has faced a wave of cancelations across Europe this summer following years of a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bangladeshi Volunteers Qatar (BVQ) participated in the 593rd clean-up campaign organized by DeapQatar Conservation at Qatar’s iconic Singing Sand Dunes on May 29, 2026. Around 50 volunteers joined the desert clean-up drive and collected approximately 130kg of waste from the area. BVQ r»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to enter the hottest phase of the year, with summer weather shaped by five major air masses that influence temperatures, humidity and wind patterns across the country, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emira»»»

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy has died in southern India’s Kerala state after an autopsy confirmed he was subjected to physical assault, triggering the arrest of his mother and her live-in partner and sparking public outrage in the area. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app n»»»

The Israeli enemy acknowledged on Sunday that one of its soldiers was killed and four others wounded in an explosive-laden drone attack the previous evening in southern Lebanon, marking a significant blow to its forces near the border. الجيش الإسرائيلي يعلن عن مـ.ـقتل رقيب أول وجرح 4 في معارك جنوب »»»

Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said on Bulgarian National Television Sunday that reports of a 10% cut to the culture budget were based on a misinterpretation of administrative instructions and did not reflect reality. Miloshev stressed that the planned changes are part of a broader public administ»»»

RIYADH: The UAE’s economy expanded by 6.2 percent year on year in 2025 to reach 1.9 trillion dirhams ($517 billion), driven by strong gains in the country’s non-oil sector. According to official data from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, the UAE’s non-oil economy grew by 6.8 perce»»»

Warsaw: Crowds gathered, intrigue was sparked and questions were answered as Sharjah brought the culture and traditions of the UAE to Poland. Sharjah's participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 continued the emirate's efforts to strengthen cultural dialogue and exp»»»

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaulin KolaandAleks Phillips EPAThe election has polarised Colombia after months of tension with the US Colombia is heading to the polls to choose a new president. The elect»»»

Bulgaria will need to tighten spending, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Nova TV on Sunday, commenting on President Rumen Radev's statement that the European Commission is expected to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria on June 3. Efremova said such a p»»»

BusinessBrazilBrazil is set to cut into China's rare earths dominanceAstrid Prange de OliveiraBrazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical magnetic metals and an alternative to China's»»»

On Friday night, rescuers in Laos evacuated the first of five villagers who have been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters. Divers found the five people on Wednesday. Rescue workers have to extricate them and find two other people, who are still missing. Story by Nicholas Rushworth»»»

BusinessBrazilBrazil is set to cut in on China's rare earths dominanceAstrid Prange de OliveiraBrazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical magnetic metals and an alternative to China'»»»

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors will get access to the site of the Ukrainian military drone strike on the turbine hall of Unit 6 of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant as soon as the operational situation permits, Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant spokeswoman»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Aeronautical Academy has announced the opening of registration for its upcoming academic semester, offering students the opportunity to enroll in specialized aviation-related programmes. According to the academy, registration will be open from June 14 to July 30, 2026, and ap»»»

Activists in southern Lebanon have opened the first political confrontation with Hezbollah, issuing two appeals in the names of Tyre and Nabatieh that call for the cities to be declared “free of weapons” and placed “under the authority and protection of the Lebanese state.” Their aim is to protect »»»

ISTANBUL: A bus crashed and caught fire in western Turkey early Sunday, leaving eight people dead, including a 9-month-old baby boy, local media reported. The bus, owned by Pamukkale Tourism, crashed into highway barriers in Denizli province at 1:40 a.m. local time while carrying 38 passengers and »»»

The General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency has made repeated attempts to enter and inspect the illegal buildings in the Baba Alino area near Varna, but its teams were repeatedly prevented from carrying out inspections, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Nova TV on Sun»»»

Doha,Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index gained 0.49% at the start of trading Sunday, adding 52.10 points to reach 10,643 points, compared with the previous session's close, supported by gains across all sectors. According to data from QSE, the rise in the general index was driven by positive p»»»

Dubai Police have returned a lost bag containing $20,000 in cash and 150 grams of gold to an Arab traveller who was hours away from boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia. The black bag, which also contained various foreign currencies, multiple mobile phones, and official personal documents, was discove»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Son Heung-min ended his goal drought with a double as South Korea warmed up for the World Cup by hammering Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a friendly on Saturday. The 33-year-old has faced growing questions about his faltering form after scoring only twice for his club Los An»»»

New Delhi, India: The Indian government announced a reduction in export duties on gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel for two weeks, effective Monday, June 1. In a statement, the government said that the export duty on gasoline has been set at 1.5 rupees, ($0.0158) per liter, while the duty on diesel is»»»

MOSCOW: ‌Ukrainian drones struck energy and industrial targets across several Russian ​regions overnight, Russian authorities said on Sunday, in an escalating campaign of strikes against infrastructure. In Saratov, a region on the Volga River with several ‌oil refineries that ‌has come ​under ‌regu»»»

PARIS: French police detained over 400 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title. Seven officers were injured as football fans set off fires and vandalized shops, Interior Minister Laurent»»»

BANGKOK: Heavy rains threatened to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos on Sunday, after the rescue of five other people who were trapped underground for over a week. Finnish diver Mikko Paasi, one of the first international rescuers to arrive at the site, told The Asso»»»

RIYADH: The Middle East’s economic resilience is being tested by the Iran war, with Fitch Ratings warning that “significant risks” from the conflict could trigger broader rating downgrades across the region. The ratings agency said no Middle East issuer has been downgraded since the conflict escala»»»

Beijing, China: China's manufacturing activity contracted in May, indicating that the sector is under pressure due to weak domestic demand and rising production costs. The National Bureau of Statistics of China said in a statement Sunday that the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the manufacturi»»»

Democracy in Europe is constantly under discussion: elections, institutions, extremism, the rule of law. Fewer discuss the civic space itself and the growing difficulties faced by the organisations that sustain democratic life on the ground. For years, the question of civic space within the EU was »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Sunday a copy of the credentials of HE Ambassador of the sisterly United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi.HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassado»»»

A wave of Israeli assassinations targeting commanders of al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, has thrown the movement and its military command into greater difficulty. Filling the vacuum at the top of Qassam’s general staff has become harder at what Hamas sees as the most perilous stage in its hi»»»

PARIS: French police detained over 400 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title.Seven officers were injured as football fans set off fires and vandalized shops, Interior Minister Laurent »»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has begun implementing the new Wage Protection System (WPS) tomorrow, Monday, 1 June 2026, under which the first day of every calendar month will serve as the unified salary due date for workers in private sector establishments for the prece»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 18.9 percent in 2025, driven by a sharp increase in re-export activity that helped offset weaker domestic shipments, according to official figures. Data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed non-oil exports reached»»»

Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»

Israeli warplanes, drones, and artillery carried out 38 airstrikes, eight drone strikes, five artillery bombardments, and two bombings on Saturday across towns south of the Litani River, according to field data compiled from the affected areas. VIDEO | Footage documents violent Israeli attacks on s»»»

UAE motorists are entering June with a clearer picture of what to expect on the roads as new fuel prices, updated parking charges and Salik fees come into effect. While some driving costs are set to rise, Dubai is also advancing its smart mobility agenda with fully cashless parking payments, making»»»

Dubai: The Gulf’s role in the global energy market is evolving beyond its traditional status as a major producer, with flexibility, adaptability and reliable delivery emerging as critical pillars of energy security amid growing market uncertainty. As energy markets grapple with rising freight costs»»»

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century, bragging about planting the flag on the medieval fortress of Beaufort. The capture of Beaufort near the city of Nabat»»»

Ukrainian drones have destroyed two Russian Navy long-range aircraft, including a specialised Tu-142MR strategic radio-relay aircraft that plays a key role in communications with nuclear-armed submarines. The strikes happened overnight on May 30 at the Lotnisko Taganrog, an airport owned by the Ber»»»

More than 500 inspections have been carried out to households affected by the recent floods in the regions of Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Sevlievo and Dryanovo (North Central Bulgaria), and over 220 applications for financial assistance have been submitted, Labour and Social Policy Minister Natalia Ef»»»

Any attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant site carries the risk of a radioactive catastrophe on a scale that defies the logic of military objectives, warns Evgenia Yashina, Communications Director at the plant. "Whether the reactor or the turbine hall is damaged, such strikes cease to be pur»»»

Beirut: Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century, the military said Sunday. The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intens»»»

DAKAR, Senegal: When Senegalese farmer Abou Sow first watched US missiles strike Iran on social media, he had a sinking feeling it would soon affect agriculture in the West African nation. Since the war began on Feb. 28, fertilizer prices have risen by 40 percent. Sow was better prepared than most.»»»

On May 31, 2005, Mark Felt admitted that, while No. 2 man in the FBI, he was "Deep Throat," the shadowy contact whose help to Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on the 1972 Watergate break-in led to U.S. President Richard Nixon's resignation. 1 of 6 | On May 31, 2005, Mark Fe»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated Dh5.3 billion in revenue through its digital channels in 2025, marking a 20.6 per cent increase from the previous year as the emirate accelerated its transition towards a data- and artificial intelligence-driven mobility ecosystem. The au»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, in collaboration with Qatar Tourism, organised the “Eid Family Festival” at 974 Beach, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere that attracted large numbers of families and visitors throughout the Eid holiday. The event featured a wide range of entertainm»»»

Lima, Peru: The interim President of the Republic of Peru, HE Jose Maria Balcazar has received the credentials of HE Abdullah bin Jassim Al Zeyara as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Peru.HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin H»»»

Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo’s status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon than the fact that the local dialect has no word for them. But the pale pink birds — called “fenicotteri” in Italian — are now flocking to Venice in record numbers, as ecological efforts to restore damaged»»»