New roads, extra lanes and traffic improvements coming to Dubai
Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to introduce a series of road upgrades across the emirate this month, including the addition of a new lane on Sheikh Zayed Road for traffic joining from Hessa Street towards Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and reduce co»»»
Netflix names new board chair as co-founder departs
San Francisco, United States: Netflix has named Jay Hoag as the chairman of its board of directors, the streaming giant said in a filing Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following the departure of co-founder Reed Hastings. Hoag assumed the role after the company's annual»»»
Kuwaiti authorities respond to three reports of falling debris from defensive interception operations
Kuwait: Kuwaiti authorities announced that they responded early this morning to three unusual reports of falling debris resulting from defensive interception operations. Official spokesperson for the Kuwait Fire Service, Brigadier General Mohammed Al Gharib stated in a press release that the unusua»»»
Israeli warplanes stage airstrikes on Nabatieh, Kfar Tibnit and the area between Zawtar and Maifadoun: Al-Manar reporter in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UAE: Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait violate sovereignty and stability
Dubai: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting both Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, reaffirming its support for the two Gulf nations amid one of the most serious regional security escalations in recent years. In two separate statements issued on Saturday,»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Lebanese Army patrol
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli attack that targeted a Lebanese Army patrol on the Khardali–Nabatieh road, which resulted in the martyrdom of two officers and a soldier. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said that Qatar regards this as a serious escalation and a»»»
Delegation from Tunisia-Cote Divoire friendship group to viist Abidjan
Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - Tunisia's Ambassador in Abidjan and Secretary-General of the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire Alain Acakpo-Addra underlined the importance of the visit which a delegation from the Tunisia-Cote D'ivoire friendship group is set...»»»
Middle East live: US military says Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain
US military officials on Saturday said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward the neighbouring Gulf nations of Kuwait and Bahrain, with US forces intercepting six of the missiles and a seventh failing to reach its target. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had hit "enemy bases" in the Gul»»»
Fair and Effective Justice Impossible without Strong, Independent, Respected Bar - Minister Naydenov
Without a strong, independent, and respected bar, there can be no fair and effective justice, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said in his address to the Spring National Conference of the Supreme Bar Council, his Ministry said in a press release on Saturday. Naydenov emphasized that trust in th»»»
Parisians will be able to swim for a second year in the Seine
Parisians will once again be able to swim in the Seine this summer, city officials said Friday, building on the success of last year's historic reopening of the river after a century-long ban and a massive clean-up effort ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Swimmers will for the second year be able t»»»
Supporters of India's Gen Z 'cockroach' party stage first protest in New Delhi
Hundreds of mostly young Indians gathered in New Dehli on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party – a movement which began as an online joke but has quickly gained momentum among Indian youth disillusioned with their education, jobs and economic prospects.»»»
Armenia prepares for vote amid shifting relations with Russia and the West
Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States despite longstanding ties with Russia that have been championed by his critics. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizo»»»
Access Asia - India’s Cockroach Party fights attempts to discredit the movement
On this edition of Access Asia, we explore how India’s nascent Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into the frustrations of the country’s youth. We speak with the party’s spokesperson, Saurav Das, who tells us that the movement is demanding accountability from the government. Political scientist Chris»»»
Qatar strongly condemns repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, considering them a flagrant violation of the two countries' sovereignty and a blatant breach of the rules of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed»»»
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri offers condolences to Lebanese Army Chief General Rodolphe Haykal on martyrdom of officers, soldier in Israeli strike on their vehicle in soutehrn Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pope Leo visits Spain to highlight migration, meet victims of sexual abuse by clergy
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who died trying to reach Europe. The trip comes at a politically sensitive time as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under attac»»»
Nasr Casting Company Reopens projecting a 47,000-Ton Output
After a two-year hiatus, Nasr Casting Company has resumed operations, symbolizing a pivotal step in Egypt’s industrial revival. This reopening is the result of concerted efforts by Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, and Minister of Indu»»»
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal. An airstrike on a vehicle on a road linking the city of Nabatiyeh with the town of M»»»
Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting
Samira Bou Saab had hoped to see the execution of the man who was sentenced to death for killing her son. Instead, he eventually could be released under a sweeping draft amnesty law in Lebanon that is revealing the country's complex history of loyalties and conflict. Lebanon's largest amnesty since»»»
US defends Israel-Lebanon agreement, again blames Hezbollah for pursuing a 'pointless war'
The Trump administration is defending this week’s agreement to extend an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and create Hezbollah-free zones in southern Lebanon as the best chance for peace between the two countries in years. A U.S. official said Friday that Wednesday’s agreement is the first step in a proces»»»
Achieving Goals Set at Start of Special Military Operation Important for Russia - Peskov
It is important for Russia to achieve its interests and fulfill the objectives set at the beginning of the special military operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday. "The conflict is long-standing, has been going on for a long time, and the combat phase is already in its fifth ye»»»
Fires break out in Kuwait after missile interception debris falls to ground
Dubai: Kuwait's firefighting authorities said they responded to two fires early on Saturday caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, as the country remained on high alert following one of the most serious security incidents to affect the Gulf state in recent years. Brigadier G»»»
Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade attacks
Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal was flatly rejected by the group. Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli strikes on more than 40 locations Frida»»»
Two Palestinian fighters recount the battle for Lebanon's Beaufort Castle
When former Palestinian fighter Moin Al-Taher heard the Israeli flag was once again flying over Lebanon's Beaufort castle, he cast his mind back more than 40 years, recalling its historic walls "blazing" under heavy shelling as his comrades fought to defend it. Moin Al-Taher and Mohammed al-Qarout »»»
AFP demands answers after Israel envoy comments on 2023 attack on reporters in Lebanon
Agence France-Presse has demanded an explanation from Israel's ambassador to France after he admitted on French TV that his country was behind a 2023 attack on reporters in Lebanon. A Reuters journalist was killed and two AFP reporters were seriously wounded when they came under fire in southern Le»»»
World on Verge of Largest Financial Market Bubble Since 19th Century - Rosneft CEO
The world is on the verge of the largest financial market bubble since the 19th century, driven by the growing market share of technology companies, Russian oil giant Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday. "Over the past ten years, the share of the ten largest technology companies in the US stoc»»»