In a heavily scrutinised election, Armenia's ruling party has won the country's legislative election. The election cements the nation's westward tilt despite the election having been tainted by Russian interference and threats for Moscow. The EU has also promised millions of euros to ease pressure »»»

At least 31 people have died after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines on June 8. It was the most powerful quake to strike the country this year, with the southern port city of General Santos among the hardest hit. The earthquake was centered at sea at a depth of 33 kilometre»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for a rare state visit, his first there in seven years. The visit is set to have big ramifications on bilateral ties and beyond as both countries hope to reignite their traditional alliance in the face of separate confrontations with the US. FRA»»»

There are real fears that up to 70 percent of girls will soon be in early or forced marriages in Afghanistan. To make matters worse, a new law now means that divorce at any future stage would be totally impossible if the husband were to disagree. Activists say this shameful new law will f»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer threw down the gauntlet to tech firms on Monday at London Tech Week at Olympia in west London, threatening to legislate unless they act to block children using their phones to shoot, share or view naked images. Photo by Carlos Jasso/EPA June 8 (UPI) -- British Pr»»»

Cairo — Egyptian stocks (EGX) opened the week lower on Sunday as investors locked in profits following recent gains, while foreign, Arab and local investors all turned net sellers despite continued strength in trading volumes and improving sentiment toward Egypt’s broader economic outlook. The decl»»»

Israeli media have launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to renew strikes on Beirut’s southern suburb, calling it a reckless gamble that puts the entire region at risk while delivering no strategic gain. In an article published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv, j»»»

The Israeli enemy escalated its attacks across wide areas of southern Lebanon, carrying out a series of airstrikes and artillery bombardments targeting several cities and towns. In the Nabatieh region, enemy artillery shelling struck the city of Nabatieh, while an Israeli drone strike targeted the »»»

Zapopan, Mexico: South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has some making up to do after missing the birth of his first child because he is preparing for his fourth World Cup. The 35-year-old stopper is hoping to add to his 86 caps when South Korea face the Czech Republic on Thursday's opening day of t»»»

Copenhagen: Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits", said the Danish team football doctor, despite being hospitalised after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship. The 34-year-old former Manchester United mid»»»

Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the reopening of Al Wajh International Airport (EJH) in northwestern Saudi Arabia following a comprehensive two-year redevelopment and modernization program, culminating in the official resumption of commercial flight operations on May 24, 2026. According to a pre»»»

The Biden administration ordered the downing of a Boy Scout balloon over US soil in February 2023 using a missile worth roughly $500,000 as Washington scrambled a panicked response to alleged “Chinese spy balloons,” the New York Post reported on Saturday, citing former Pentagon officials. On Februa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli airstrikes on the town of Burj Al-Shamali 08-06-2026 15:05 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

As part of the expanding strategic dialogue between Russia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a series of webinars titled "Pakistan and Russia: Bilateral Relations at the Cusp of a Shifting Global Order" will be held. The first webinar is scheduled for June 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM (Mos»»»

A total of 1,431 international students from 55 countries are enrolled at Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski in the 2025/2026 academic year, the university's press centre told BTA. The students come from Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. Of them, 315 are from EU Member States»»»

A total of 59 international students are currently enrolled at the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (UniBIT), the university told BTA. Two are citizens of EU Member States and 57 come from non-EU countries. The students are from seven countries: North Macedonia, Serbia, Mo»»»

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on Iran’s Hormozgan Provincial Command of the IRGC Navy and two individuals over actions that impede lawful maritime transit and threaten freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Europe has been left on the sidelines as the US–Iran conf»»»

Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization on Monday was in Uganda, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has killed two people after spreading from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO has declared an international health emergency over the current outbreak, which was announced on»»»

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Qatar University (QU) have signed a new agreement establishing a Joint Research Funding Initiative. The agreement aims at strengthening collaboration between the two institutions and supporting research that addresses national health priorities. The new fun»»»

LONDON: More than a third of lawmakers from Britain’s ​governing Labour Party signed a letter on Monday calling on the British government to end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has had to balance Britain’s historic position as a close ally of Is»»»

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party emerged as the largest force in Sunday's snap election but failed to secure enough support to govern alone, setting the stage for difficult coalition negotiations. The vote, marked by low turnout and voter frustration, is unlikely to end the political deadl»»»

Acting Secretary General of Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev has announced that he is leaving his post, revealing the decision in a statement published on his personal Facebook profile. Kandev indicated that his departure was driven by a conflict between his professional responsibilities »»»

JAZAN: In recent years, rural tourism farms have become an increasingly important part of Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism sector. Across the Kingdom, agricultural areas are being transformed into destinations that combine nature, hospitality, and authentic rural experiences, reflecting growing dema»»»

Dubai: Deliveroo UAE has announced the launch of Deliveroo Reservations, a new in-app feature powered by SevenRooms, marking the company’s evolution beyond delivery and into a fully integrated dining platform. The feature integrates SevenRooms’ industry-leading reservation technology into the Deliv»»»

The Summer 2026 tourist season on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has been officially launched in Sozopol, with Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov and the city’s mayor Tihomir Yanakiev taking part in a ceremonial opening held on the Central Beach. Speaking during the event, Dimitrov said the season is expec»»»

PanEuropa Bulgaria EU Affairs Director Biserka Benisheva said on Monday that despite the European Union’s dominant role, geoeconomic rivalry can create risks to stability if it is transferred to the Balkans. She was speaking at a conference titled "Towards Shared Regional Security for Peace, Stabil»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Monday that the decision of acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev to leave the ministry came as a surprise to him. "Not only did no one obstruct him, but at no point did he receive anything other than support in his work," Demerdzhiev to»»»

It was deliberately symbolic that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) chose Riga for its 35th annual meeting. Latvia, one of the EBRD's earliest countries of operation and a nation that shares a border with Russia, knows something about what it means to rebuild an economy in»»»

Doha: The second Qatar-Korea Artificial Intelligence Forum commenced today in Doha under the theme "New Horizons and Business Opportunities." The event is organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Doha a»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran and Israel were seeking an "immediate CEASEFIRE," after the two countries attacked each other for the first time since a truce came into effect two months ago. "Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday, June 8, 2026, with the Ambassador of Oman to Qatar HE Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance med»»»

Dubai: A beachfront villa on Dubai’s exclusive Jumeirah Bay Island has changed hands for Dh280 million, in one of the most significant single-home transactions in the emirate, highlighting the growing appeal of ultra-prime properties among the world’s wealthiest buyers. The sale of Villa Gaia, a si»»»

Rio de Janeiro: UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways plans to speed up aircraft purchases, route launches and product expansion even as the airline warns it may not make a profit this year because of the Middle East conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airlin»»»

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed an attack on Israel and said Israel-affiliated vessels would again be a target in the Red Sea, putting the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait connected them in danger. The statement from Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree was broadcast on the»»»

Share: Photo- Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel are seen in the sky over the occupied West Bank on June 7, 2026. HERE IS THE LATEST President Trump told Israel and Iran to “immediately stop ‘shooting’” at each other on Monday, but insisted both sides were seeking an “immediate ceasefire.” I»»»

Member of Parliament Dastan Bekeshev published statistics from the state agency Cadastre on real estate transactions involving foreign citizens in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. According to the data, foreigners purchased 2,408 real estate properties in Kyrgyzstan during the period under revie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 13:00, a logistical vehicle for transporting ammunition belonging to the “»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian Mission to the EU Danijel Apostolovic, who also chairs Serbia's operating team for the EU accession talks, said on Monday the country would benefit greatly from the implementation of a non-paper proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Fr»»»

Dubai: A fire broke out aboard an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, prompting an emergency response and triggering concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping corridors. India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterway»»»

As Ethiopians went to the polls last week, politicians in the landlocked country stepped up their push for Red Sea access, citing its right to the waters and Egypt’s hostile encirclement in neighbouring states. Africa’s second-most populous country is ruled by the Prosperity Party of Ethiopian Prim»»»

The decision of Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev to leave the ministry is "a very clear and serious indication of the way the country is being governed," said MP Ivaylo Mirchev of Democratic Bulgaria in a Facebook post on Monday, minutes after Kandev announced his decision. Mirchev»»»

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions 12 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadia HuraimiBBC News Arabic Abdulla AdnanIraqi fan Abdulla Adnan has been unable to get a visa to travel to the US to see his country play When Iraq's football team qua»»»

About 20,000 foreigners own real estate in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Head of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography, Zhakshylyk Toktosunov, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction. Acc»»»

MEXICO CITY: One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique to ​this part of the world splashed in bright purple on murals and subway cars or depicted in sculptures dribbling a soccer ball. Name»»»

Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is enjoying a period of strong recovery and growing operational stability, driven by the economic momentum generated by Vision 2030 projects and a tightening regulatory framework. Reflecting this maturity, the combined net profits of 26 insurance companies listed on »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Path to Peace Passes Through Heart of War,’ Iran Lawmaker Warns 08-06-2026 14:25 PM A senior Iranian parliamentary spokesman declared Mond»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a communications vehicle belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif»»»

Beijing, June 8 (SANA) China on Monday called for continued adherence to a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and urged all parties to pursue diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the region. Speaking at a regular news briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beiji»»»

Five people were hospitalized after a mass stabbing incident Sunday at Penn Station in New York City, police and fire officials said. A man was taken into custody in connection with the incident. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- Five people were injured and a suspect»»»

The Israeli military has vowed to press ahead with its military campaign in Lebanon and said it would step up operations against Hezbollah. "The (Iranian) regime is attempting to establish a new equation through direct attacks on Israeli territory in response to IDF operations in Dahieh," military »»»