Multiple explosions were heard on Tuesday as missiles rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, AFP journalists and officials said, with authorities urging residents to seek shelter. Residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets, AFP journalists observed, as a large plume of smoke emanated from»»»

Dubai: As negotiations between Iran and the United States falter and fighting in Lebanon escalates, attention is turning to another strategic waterway that could become the next flashpoint in the Middle East conflict: the Bab Al Mandab Strait. According to a report by CNN, Iranian media reported on»»»

Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey. Syrian authorities have said the country was experiencing an "exceptional" rise in water levels along the Euphrate»»»

When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media. “Did anyone else hear that boom?” “Anyone feel that?” NASA let people know over the weekend that the cause of the commotion was a meteor, but on Monday the»»»

BOGOTÁ: The hard-right Donald Trump fan and leftist senator vying to become president of Colombia traded insults on Monday as they threw themselves into campaigning for the June 21 election runoff. Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was the surprise winner of the first round of the presiden»»»

KYIV: A major ‌Russian attack targeted Kyiv early on Tuesday, with at least four people injured and an apartment building in the Ukrainian capital heavily damaged, according to witnesses ​and officials. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a suspected missile strike on a 24-story apartment building cau»»»

TORONTO: Canadian ‌Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday a new federal advisory council to combat antisemitism, warning that a surge in hate ​crimes means the country is failing to protect Jewish Canadians. Speaking at a Toronto synagogue, Carney said antisemitism in Canada “has surged to »»»

Minerals, trade routes and demographics are pushing the African continent to the centre of the global economy, and countries that recognised this wealth early on and invested in it are now benefiting from the strategic advantage of that foresight. Africa, a region that was once seen as the fragile »»»

Share: Illustration- After decades of carrying the burdens of others, many Lebanese Shiites are beginning to carry only one flag: Lebanon’s. Lebanon first. That is the revolution After bearing the greatest burden of war, many Lebanese Shiites are embracing a simple truth: Lebanon’s future matters m»»»

A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person in Russia's Kursk region near the Ukrainian border on Monday, the regional governor said. "Today in the village of Shchekino, Rylsky district, an enemy drone attacked a civilian vehicle," Kursk region governor Alexander Khinshtein said on Telegram. "To our»»»

In a decisive step towards rejuvenating Egypt’s economic landscape, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has introduced the formation of six specialized advisory committees. These committees are designed to bolster communication between the government and the private sector, facilitating a continuou»»»

CAIRO: Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. He stressed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and represent a dangerous escalation that »»»

CAIRO: Egypt has strongly condemned Iran's heinous and repeated attacks on Kuwait, saying they constitute a flagrant violation of the Gulf state's sovereignty and territorial integrity and pose a serious threat to security and stability in the Gulf region. According to statement released by the Min»»»

Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened to halt negotiations and confront Israel if its military operations in Lebanon continue, amid heightened regional tensions. Ghalibaf said he had phone call with Nabih Berri, speaker of Lebanon's parliament, in which emphasised solidar»»»

Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at Carthage Palace, Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Francophonie and the Congolese Diaspora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,...»»»

Pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia’s race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns on criminal groups across Latin America. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Chr»»»

The Egyptian stock exchange (EGX) wrapped up the week with overall gains on December 5, 2024, as key indices showed modest upward movement. The main index, EGX30, edged up by 0.02%, reaching 30,839.57 points, indicating steady investor confidence. Among the indices, the EGX33, which aligns with Sha»»»

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil Getty ImagesHealth workers are on the frontline of trying to stop the current Ebola outbreak Health workers in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing against t»»»

Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - The first flight carrying Tunisian pilgrims back from the Holy Sites arrived Monday morning at the Pilgrims’ Terminal in Tunis, led by Minister of Religious Affairs, Ahmed Bouhali.In a statement, the ministry said that pilgrims...»»»

Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare May 23 to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. On Monday, hundreds of people in Kenya protested plans for a nearby field hospital to quarantine and t»»»

NEW YORK CITY: France’s ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, warned the UN Security Council that Israel’s expanding military operations in Lebanon risked becoming a “major strategic mistake,” as he urged all parties to recommit to the fragile ceasefire agreement and pursue a diplomatic resolutio»»»

Crude oil futures held near multi-month highs on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), with US benchmark WTI trading around $92 per barrel and international Brent near $95, as lingering fallout from the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt critical Middle East energy flows. The elevated prices reflect pe»»»

Ukraine and its neighboring EU countries would be the first to suffer if Kiev’s continued attacks result in an incident at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been targ»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US Defense Department has designated its press office a classified space, the Pentagon said Monday, making it off-limits to journalists who used to be able to enter the area. “The Pentagon Press Office has been redesignated as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Fac»»»

PARIS, France: World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday’s night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka produced an impressive display, hitting 39 winners and 12 aces, against a battling Osaka to »»»

NEW YORK: An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to US criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American interests in Europe, proclaiming in a courtroom outburst, “I am not a criminal.” Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi spoke in»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:00 on Monday 01-06-2026 a Merkava tank on the eastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Violent explosions rock entire Galilee 02-06-2026 01:44 AM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resistance Repels Israeli Attempt»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Monday that foreign trade results for the first quarter of this year reflect the resilience of the national economy and the ability of Jordan’s productive sectors to maintain their presence in external markets despite economic and r»»»

AMMAN — The Middle East war has dealt a significant blow to the global aviation sector, causing worldwide passenger demand to fall by 3.4 per cent in April, according to new figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).The sharp decline was driven primarily by a collapse i»»»

AMMAN — Established in 1956, the Arab Potash Company (APC) is the sole producer of potash in the Arab world and one of the leading mining and industrial companies in Jordan.Over the decades, APC has grown into a globally recognised producer, ranking as the eighth-largest potash producer worldwide b»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 1: Piles of trash are flooding Havana, as Cuba struggles under US President Donald Trump's oil blockade. Next, papers look at the latest cancer research breakthrough and the industry of hair transplants. Also: US farmers find alternative ways to make money. Finally,»»»

Far-right defence attorney and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella topped the first round of Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, followed closely by leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. A fervent supporter of US President Donald Trump as well as the authoritarian crime crackdown of El Salvador’s Pres»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Filippo Dionigi, Senior Lecturer of International Relations specialized in Middle Eastern politics at the University of Bristol. As Israeli forces push deeper into southern Lebanon than at any point since the end of their occupation in 2000, the seizure of»»»

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition, organisers said Monday. While the Israeli defence ministry denounced the "disgraceful decision", Eurosatory organisers said Israeli defence systems were authorised to par»»»

Over the last 24 hours, reports have surfaced claiming Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to an alleged power struggle between his government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps which is “excluding” him from decision-making in the Iran war. Tehran has outright denied the reports»»»

About that four-week campaign that the Pentagon promised… Overnight volleys between Iran and the United States met by many with a shrug…so often has the current ceasefire been violated. Even the deal in the works is mostly to roll over that fragile truce and open more talks… not to permanently sett»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told US President Donald Trump that his country would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. Earlier, Trump had said that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, B»»»

As Ethiopians head to the polls, François Picard is pleased to welcome Jervin Naidoo, Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. While official narratives emphasise stability and democratic progress, significant portions of the country remain excluded from voting, raising concerns about represen»»»

Senegal's Pastef political party will not participate in the country's new ​government, Ousmane Sonko, the recently ousted prime minister and party president, said on Monday,raising the prospect of further political turmoil amid a ​daunting debt ‌crisis. Senegal's Pastef party will not participate »»»

The status of ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations remained unclear Tuesday as both sides issued conflicting statements on whether talks were advancing or on the verge of "collapse", deepening uncertainty over the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program. Fresh doubts emer»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Qalibaf to Lebanon’s Berri: If Israeli Attacks Don’t Stop, We Will Not Only Suspend Negotiations But Also Rejoin Battle 02-06-2026 0»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaAlphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surgesLouis Oelofse with AFP, AP, ReutersThe Google parent company's announcement comes on the same day as Anthropic said it had confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering https://p.dw.com/p/5Egs»»»

RIYADH: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest possible terms of the continued hostile Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. "These actions represent a dangerous and irresponsible escala»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Since early childhood, twin sisters Taif Nasser and Nouf Al Malki have been part of the community at Qatar Academy Sidra (QAS), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education. Growing up together within the same learning environment, the sisters say their school exper»»»

Tribune News Network Doha For students graduating from Qatar Foundation’s schools after years of learning, growing, and building their dreams within their classrooms, and who have now been accepted into one of the organisation’s universities, it’s a moment that feels like much more than just the st»»»

QNA Vienna Qatar took part in the 35th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), which was convened in Vienna. The delegation was headed by Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior HE Major-General Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al Mal, who underscored the imp»»»

Arab Finance: Sky Realty Holding Limited reduced its shareholding in Bonyan for Development and Trade to 78.708% from 82.71% after selling a 4.002% stake at a total value of EGP 338.498 million, according to a statement. Sky Realty sold 68.245 million shares in Bonyan at an average price of EGP 4.9»»»

Researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York say that the rise of remote work is linked to the rise in unemployment among more recent college graduates. File photo by Tony Avelar/EPA-EFE June 1 (UPI) -- Research shows that a rise in remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic is connected to a»»»

Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoe Coughlan Getty Images Two suspected cases of Ebola in Brazil have been cleared after both patients tested negative for the virus, local health authorities have said. The indivi»»»