Makkah Al Mukarramah: Pilgrims continued Saturday the stoning rituals on the third day of Tashreeq and the final day of Hajj. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the pilgrims flocked to throw the three pebbles, beginning with the small, then the middle and the large pebbles, pursuing the approac»»»

ATHENS: Before North America, World Cup magic made a stopover in Greece. Players battled and bonded not at the mega-stadiums of Mexico, Canada and the United States, but on practice fields squeezed into urban neighborhoods of Athens. There were no luxury suites or grand arenas — just a local soccer»»»

KYIV: ‌Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s oil infrastructure overnight, damaging a tanker and an oil refinery in Taganrog and striking an oil depot in Armavir, Russian regional officials and Ukrainian military said on Saturday. Rostov regional governor Yury Slyusar said on Telegram that fires on »»»

Ankara: Turkiye's main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu made his first visit to party headquarters since a controversial court ruling scrapped a 2023 party primary. Ozgur Ozel, the CHP leader ousted by the May 21 decision, called fo»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Health said the Hajj season concluded without epidemic outbreaks or public health threats, with pilgrims’ health remaining stable. The announcement follows official reports of the overall success of the Hajj season across all levels, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturd»»»

Warsaw: Old folktales from across two continents came back to life with a twist thanks to a partnership between Emirati and Polish artists. The Polish version of Folktales Reimagined sees old stories from the UAE and Poland interpreted by artists from their opposite country, adding a new dimension »»»

Police in Budapest detained several foreign and Hungarian nationals on Friday ahead of the weekend’s Champions League final, the Budapest Metropolitan Police Headquarters said on its website. Fan Zone – Heroes’ Square, Budapest. Photo: Halil Sağırkaya/Anadolu British and Portuguese fought with each»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament has given final approval to legislation establishing a new Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), a move backed by all parliamentary groups except Delyan Peevski’s DPS. The vote comes less than four months after lawmakers dismantled the previous anti-corruption body, a decision ini»»»

Budapest: As the hours wind down to Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attacking force prepares to collide with the defensive steel of Arsenal in an intriguing clash of opposing styles. PSG coach Luis Enrique said that there were "no favourites" going »»»

Paris, France: For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen. On the men's side, 17-year-old Moise Kouame will try to prolong his whi»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has advised its citizens against travelling to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan except when necessary, citing ongoing health developments related to the Ebola virus disease (EVD). In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

Washington, United States: Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, but also NASA, with the two collaborating for the u»»»

French intellectual Edgar Morin has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday. The World War II Resistance member dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance. Outside of France he was best known as the inventor of "cinema verité" for his 1961 doc»»»

Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preli»»»

PARIS: When Arsenal faces Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final, the rivalry will extend to the singing in the stands. Thousands of opposing fans will try drowning out their rivals’ anthem with their own at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna stadium. Those from defending champion PSG will p»»»

Bulgaria seeks to develop tourism throughout all four seasons, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said at the opening of the first Travel Fest tourism exhibition on Saturday. The event, organized by TravelNews.bg under the patronage of Sofia Municipality and the Tourism Ministry, brings together nearly»»»

London: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage. Roberto Martinez's side are strong favourites to progress from Group K where they face DR Congo and tournament debuta»»»

Dubai: Runaway sacrificial animals, frantic street chases and a bull crashing into a barber shop have become some of the most talked-about moments of this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations, generating millions of views online and providing a mix of shock, humour and relief across the region. In Istan»»»

The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had signalled Trump was close to a decision on an in»»»

Albanian Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama addressed a large gathering of supporters in the Dibër region on Saturday as part of events marking the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party’s founding. Speaking before party members and local supporters, Rama reflected on the Socialist»»»

We have reported on several occasions that the extreme drought afflicting Hungary is not only impacting smaller lakes, but is also severely affecting Lake Velence. Water levels have already fallen so dramatically that, by late summer, the lake could approach complete desiccation. Urgent state inter»»»

The United States has extended the deadline for companies interested in acquiring international assets from Russian oil company Lukoil, allowing negotiations to continue until June 27, according to the US Treasury Department. The decision effectively gives potential buyers an additional month to en»»»

South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's presidential office said Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China. In a recent podcast interview, Xavier Brunson described South Korea as "the dagger in the hea»»»

During the past week, four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip, carrying 60 trucks loaded with more than 930 tonnes of diverse relief supplies, including food assistance and Eid Al Adha clothing, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid was delivered in support of the Pales»»»

CAIRO: ‌Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 ​World Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said on Saturday. The squad lineup featured few surprises, except for the inclusion of rising striker Hamza Abdel Karim. The 18-year-old is on»»»

RIYADH: Is a new chapter beginning for women filmmakers in the region? Rima Mismar, executive director of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, thinks so. Mismar spoke with Arab News about the third “Women in Film: Training Through Practice” event, run in partnership with Netflix. An open call, which»»»

Ahmedabad, India: Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing their second straight IPL title against an upbeat Gujarat Titans in the final at the 130,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Sunday. The 37-year-old Kohli has been central to Bengaluru's efforts since their first title in th»»»

The Suez Canal may have incurred heavy losses due to regional tensions and instability in recent years — from the war in Gaza to the conflict involving Iran — those same disruptions have contributed to a significant surge in activity at Egyptian ports and in transit trade. However, Egyptian economi»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing amendments to the Legal Policy Concept of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2023–2026 and the action plan for its implementation. The document is aimed at updating the concept, improving the effectiveness of its implementation, and clarifying deadlines and »»»

A meeting of Finance Ministers and heads of central (national) banks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held at Ala-Archa State Residence on May 29, 2026. According to the Ministry of Finance, the SCO is an important platform for Kyrgyzstan to develop regional cooperat»»»

A 750-student school is being built in the village of Kashka-Bash. The press service of the Ministry of Architecture, Construction, Housing, and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan reported. It is noted that local children have been without an educational institution for over 30 years. Construction beg»»»

The third and final stage of the auction for land plots at Ala-Too Resort has concluded. Eight lots were sold. A total of 39 land plots were sold during the auction. Investors were offered plots for the construction of hotels of various categories, apartments, restaurants, and other tourist and uti»»»

Ukrainian ‌drones struck a tanker at Russia's port of Taganrog overnight and hit an oil depot in the city of Armavir, authorities in the southern regions of Rostov and Krasnodar said on Saturday. Rostov region Governor Yury Slyusar said on Telegram ‌that fires on ‌the tanker and in ‌the ⁠port of Ta»»»

As an inveterate leftie with an irrepressible intuitive sympathy for genuine, decent conservatives – that term excludes, obviously, gutless mainstream centrists – I am always looking for exemplars of this old and venerable political species. For one thing, they are much more fun to talk to than wok»»»

Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, but also NASA, with the two collaborating for the upcoming US Moon missions. "»»»

A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations - the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s beach volleyball stars Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the Round of 16 at the Ostrava Elite16 in the Czech Republic after recording their second victory of the tournament yesterday. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medalists defeated France’s Elouan Chouikh and Joadel Gene»»»

The Russian ruble appreciated 4.9% against the US dollar in May, making it the second-best performing currency among global peers, according to Sputnik analysis of exchange data. The ruble has demonstrated the largest positive exchange rate dynamics against the US dollar among all global currencies»»»

The football world will have its eyes on Budapest this Saturday as the Puskás Arena hosts the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. While many fans were unable to secure tickets for the match itself, there will still be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the occasion ac»»»

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United States sought a "stable equilibrium" in Asia. Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which bri»»»

Doha, Qatar: A large number of citizens and residents on Friday, May 29, 2026, attended the funeral of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah following Asr prayer. The funeral prayer for the late leader was performed at the Nasser bin Abdu»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be making a final decision on a potential deal to end the US-Israeli war against Iran ahead of a high-security meeting in the White House Situation Room. But after more than two hours of deliberations, no decision has yet been forthcoming.  US »»»

From his living room window, Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson can see the paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured this week in Longview, killing 11 people. He used to perform work there as the owner of an environmental cleanup company, and when he heard the sirens go past, he called his son, who»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the province of Deir Ezzor on Friday, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, to assess the situation and humanitarian conditions there amid flooding due to rising water levels in the Euphrates River, state news agency SANA said. Syrian naval forces deploye»»»

Who is Timur Turlov? Where did his billions come from? And how did he turn a small brokerage firm into a transnational financial ecosystem? Freedom Holding Corp. is a Kazakhstan-born international fintech company listed on the Nasdaq and valued at nearly $9 billion. In recent years, the company - w»»»

Vladimir Putin arrived in Astana on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to Kazakhstan — his second to the country in a single presidential term — trailing a delegation of more than 30 senior officials and business figures and bearing a package of economic agreements designed to anchor Moscow's ti»»»

Canada-based uranium developer Global Atomic Corporation (TSX: GLO, OTCQX: GLATF, FRANKFURT: G12) said it had secured renewed political backing from Niger’s military-led government for the Dasa uranium project, as the West African state seeks to strengthen mining investment and expand trade links f»»»

Who is Timur Turlov? Where did his billions come from? And how did he turn a small brokerage firm into a transnational financial ecosystem? Freedom Holding Corp. is a Kazakhstan-born international fintech company listed on the Nasdaq and valued at nearly $9 billion. In recent years, the company - w»»»

Vladimir Putin arrived in Astana on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to Kazakhstan — his second to the country in a single presidential term — trailing a delegation of more than 30 senior officials and business figures and bearing a package of economic agreements designed to anchor Moscow's ti»»»

US President Donald Trump endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on May 27 ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary election, praising him as “a great friend and leader” as Washington steps up its engagement in the South Caucasus. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Pashinyan “completely»»»