Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting workers from heat stress during the summer season through a combination of strict enforcement measures, regular inspections and expanded awareness campaigns, including the launch of a new “Campaign Ambassadors” initiati»»»

A recap for new readers: In late May 2026, Bulgarian authorities exposed a complex of 104 buildings built without permits in the Baba Alino locality near Varna, on land registered as forest inside a Natura 2000 protected zone. The investor was Oleg Nevzorov, a Ukrainian businessman who has since fl»»»

The E3 European leaders met in London over the weekend to thrash out a new formula to take to the Kremlin and end the war in Ukraine. Unfortunately, the document they produced takes us all the way back to the very beginning of the process. It leads, like before, with a demand for an unconditional c»»»

Colombia has recorded 173 citizens dead and 670 missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, the most detailed official accounting yet of a conflict that has turned the South American country into one of the largest sources of foreign fighters in Eastern Europe, according to figures released by the Foreign M»»»

Bulgaria will no longer provide weapons to Ukraine, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on June 9, signalling a shift in policy under the country’s new government. “The war in Ukraine will not be resolved on the battlefield,” Stoyanov told a news conference, adding that continued arms suppl»»»

Tehran: The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-month war. The second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes, with Iran targeting US bases across »»»

Ten new mini-parks have been opened in the city of Osh, covering a total area of 2.57 hectares. According to the City Hall, the sites were previously in a neglected condition. After redevelopment, they were transformed into modern public spaces for residents’ recreation. The new mini-parks have ren»»»

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohamed Al-Yamahi condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a bill allowing broader seizure of Palestinian tax revenues, saying the move violates international law and signed agreements and reflects Israel's continued use of collective punishment against the Palestinian pe»»»

The United States on Thursday attacked Iran for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz,»»»

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is on track to be the most expensive one ever for match-going fans. The cheapest general sale tickets for the final are four times as expensive as they were for the final in Qatar in 2022, and represent only a small proportion of total seat»»»

GENERAL SANTOS: The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the Philippine archipelag»»»

Five Mexican police officers were shot dead and five others wounded Wednesday in violence-hit Michoacan state on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, local authorities said. The officers were attacked by unknown assailants in an Indigenous region of the western state, which is plagued by»»»

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines: The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the Philippi»»»

More than 100 regional journalists have confirmed their participation in a discussion titled “The Future of Regional News”, which BTA and the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) are organizing on June 11. The forum will bring together representatives of academia, national and regional media, profess»»»

Kuwait's General Administration of Customs said on Wednesday it had foiled an attempt to smuggle 86 kg of narcotics into the country through an air cargo shipment arriving from the United Kingdom. Customs officers at the Air Cargo Customs Department intercepted a shipment of personal luggage consis»»»

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has instructed all banks, cash centres and exchange houses operating in the Kingdom to improve the quality of Saudi banknotes in circulation by implementing stricter sorting and processing standards under a phased timetable. Under the directive, institutions will begin»»»

Saudi Arabia's Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay as part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalise the city's historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Historic Jedda»»»

On the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Al Majalla highlights some of the most notable and recent films on the world's most coveted sport. We start with a classic and then dive into more recent titles. A Stranger in My House Written by: Wahid Hamed Directed by: Samir Seif Country of production:»»»

Iran’s latest attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain are not exactly a new phenomenon. Sporadic confrontation between Tehran and parts of the Gulf has taken place for decades in different forms—from attacks on vital infrastructure to activating cells linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. But are »»»

The State Duma has passed in the second and third readings a law providing for a sharp increase in state duties in the migration sector. The document was initiated by the Russian government and introduces amendments to the country’s Tax Code. Earlier, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the »»»

The United States has completed attacks on targets in Iran, the US Central Command said. "US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, June 10, at the Commander in Chief's direction," the command said in a statement. The statement a»»»

Iran launched 12 ballistic missile strikes against US F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets, key facilities, and a command center at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near the town of Azraq in Jordan, Press TV reported. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Tehran of stalling negotiations and said t»»»

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is pressing ahead with strategic memoranda of understanding signed with Saudi Arabia in 2023, company officials said, underscoring the kingdom’s growing weight in the global aviation market. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during a tour and media briefing at Embr»»»

KARUR: With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future. Earning just over two dollars for an hour of video, her mundane recordings are invaluable for global tech compa»»»

AMMAN — The first Jordanian national pavilion at the Seoul Food and Hotel (SFH) 2026 exhibition opened at the KINTEX convention centre in Goyang, South Korea to promote domestic food industries across East Asian markets, according to a Jordan Exporters Association (JEA) statement on Wednesday.The a»»»

AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), on behalf of the government, on Wednesday issued the 25th treasury bonds issue for 2026, valued at JD150 million.According to CBJ data, the maturity date for this issue is set for June 11, 2041, while the settlement date will be on June 11, 2026.Treasury bo»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports grew by 5.1 per cent during the first five months of 2026, which shows the ability of Jordanian industry to adapt to unstable regional conditions.According to an ACI report, Jordanian exports grew to JD2.996 billion in the past five months, up fro»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) and an economic delegation from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Tuesday discussed ways to organise visits for businesspeople and investors to explore investment opportunities and build sustainable partnerships.The talks, held at the JCI's headquarters, broug»»»

The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, sending the measure to the White House after months of partisan debate. The legislation allocates $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border Patrol and $5 billion for contingency costs thr»»»

GENEVA: The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for ​the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-term displacement remain unacceptably high, a UN refugee agency report said on Thursday. Last year, 5.4 million people fled their homes, brin»»»

YONGIN: In her tiny apartment in South Korea, where she lives alone, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja spends her days with a childlike AI-powered doll she says she prefers to people.The doll greets Bang when she returns home, sings to her when she feels bored, reminds her not to skip meals or medication — »»»

President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Tehran of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned that the US would attack Iran "very hard" if an agreement is not finalised quickly. Iran said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington after days of escalating tit-for-tat strik»»»

The US military said on Tuesday it carried out strikes on Iran after an Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident President Donald Trump blamed on Tehran. Iran denied responsibility and vowed to respond. Washington called the attacks a “proportional response", while Iranian med»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will stand in the country's next elections, his party said on Wednesday, which is scheduled to take place in late October. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump questioned whether Netanyahu wanted to continue in politics in an interview wit»»»

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group. As Iran and the US seek an end to the war, an agreement so far remains elusive. Vaez challenges Donald Trump's claims that a deal is imminent, arguing that Trump is trapped between "an unwinnable w»»»

After weeks of US President Donald Trump insisting that a deal with Iran is just around the corner, violence has flared up again. Part of the challenge for Trump is that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu no longer have the same priorities. Washington wants an out from a war that's ro»»»

Rock climbing has exploded in popularity in recent years, and it has happened in the occupied West Bank, too. But Palestinian climbers face numerous obstacles, largely fueled by the expansion of Israeli settlements. Rock climbing's popularity has grown steadily in the occupied West B»»»

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the Lebanese people to join Israel's fight against Hezbollah. Israeli forces seized a local councillor and a municipal worker from the border town of Kfarshuba, Lebanon's state-ru»»»

The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.   Plea»»»

Three Indian crew members were reported missing after a vessel was attacked off Oman, India said Wednesday, before the US military announced it had fired on a tanker attempting to breach its blockade of Iran. In a statement, the Indian foreign ministry condemned the attack on the vessel, the Setteb»»»

Orascom Financial Holding (OFH) has provisionally approved an ambitious acquisition proposal by Klivvr Holding, aiming to secure a controlling stake in Klivvr for Electronics Development and E-Payments. In a recent board meeting, OFH announced its intention to move forward with Klivvr Holding’s off»»»

In tonight's programme: Violence flares in Kenya, leaving at least one person dead, as police confront protesters over an Ebola quarantine centre planned for US citizens. Also, there's outrage over the US ban on referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali to officiate at a W»»»

The French justice minister is facing calls to resign amid growing outrage over how the case of a girl's killing was handled. The government said on June 8 it was studying new measures to improve child protection and the handling of sexual assault cases, like making sexual offending a possible life»»»

French pop icon Patrick Bruel on Wednesday was placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment after complaints by several women alleging sexual violence. Bruel, a singer, actor, one-time world poker champion and heartthrob in the early 1990s has denie»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, who became the youngest Arab woman to climb Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, and the youngest Emirati to scale Europe's highest mountain, Mount Elbrus. Earlier this year»»»

Pakistan on Wednesday launched deadly air strikes on Afghanistan after a period of relative calm following months of fighting at the beginning of the year. Pakistan's government said 26 "militants" were killed while Afghan authorities said at least 12 people, including children, died in provin»»»

European Union energy grants worth 500 billion forints will open in June for electricity grid and smart meter developments, meaning that meaningful funding will finally be available for the modernisation of Hungary’s electricity system, Economic and Energy Minister István Kapitány said on Facebook »»»

The UAE is set to experience hot and generally fair weather on Thursday, with temperatures reaching as high as 47°C in inland areas and fresh winds expected to stir up blowing dust and sand, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said temperatures will range between 42°C and»»»

The GKI Economic Research Institute examined the short- and long-term economic challenges facing the new government. The institute also looked at the situation of pensioners in Hungary from a European perspective. The authors concluded that Hungarian pensions are lagging behind wages and the region»»»

At Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, the government decided, among other things, to allocate an extraordinary 3.4 billion forints in funding for the immediate repair and maintenance of hospital air-conditioning systems, according to a Facebook post by the prime minister. Péter Magyar also wrote that the»»»