Armenia voted Sunday in a parliamentary election set to test Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's tilt to the West, as the country faces threats and allegations of interference from former imperial ruler Russia. Armenia and Russia are technically allies, but Moscow has compared the former Soviet republ»»»

Greece has arrested a Palestinian man suspected of links to the Hamas movement for "planning terrorist acts", police said late Saturday. The 37-year-old was arrested Saturday on the island of Crete where he was working in a hotel, media reports said. "According to the information available so far, »»»

The patrol frigate CG‑129 Kaohsiung and two patrol boats have been deployed to assess the situation in connection with the sighting of a Chinese survey vessel near restricted waters around the Pratas Islands, CNA reports. The Chinese vessel is part of the country’s law enforcement operation which w»»»

Abu Dhabi: A surgeon has filed a Dh300,000 compensation claim against a hotel in Abu Dhabi, alleging that he suffered serious injuries after slipping inside one of the property's restaurants due to what he described as poor safety standards and negligence. However, a court has dismissed the case, r»»»

Dubai: Airfares from the UAE to several major Arab destinations are expected to rise by between 25 per cent and 35 per cent in July as the summer travel season gathers pace and demand surges ahead of school holidays and annual vacations. According to Emarat Al Youm, the increase comes after ticket »»»

NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF Finland) was officially launched on Saturday, 6 June, marking a significant step in strengthening Finland’s defence and reinforcing the Alliance’s northern flank. Public support for NATO membership in Finland surged from 26 per cent to 60 per cent following R»»»

Sharjah: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has launched a major marine conservation campaign in Sharjah, bringing together divers, volunteers and public institutions to tackle marine pollution and promote environmental responsibility as part of World Environment Day activities. T»»»

Seoul: The Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook to be his next prime minister on Sunday, making her only the second woman to hold the post if confirmed by parliament. Han currently serves as minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups. The nomin»»»

The Iraqi government renewed its commitment to imposing state monopoly over weapons, while some factions continue to resist the move, saying it targets the “arms of the resistance.” In televised remarks, government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said: “Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government has set a»»»

Cairo, June 7 (SANA) The Arab Parliament strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain using drones and ballistic missiles, stressing that the attacks represent a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the sovereignty, security and stability»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Four Israeli Army reservists were wounded yesterday when a booby-trapped motorcycle exploded in southern Lebanon 07-06-»»»

The UAE’s thriving business environment is closely linked to the strength and efficiency of its financial and tax systems. These systems provide stability, transparency, and a forward-looking legislative environment that supports sustainable growth. In this context, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90 per cent of a major bridge project that will slash travel times between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour from 12 minutes to just three. The project marks a significant milestone in efforts to improve access to one of the emirate»»»

New details have emerged about the two men accused of participating in the illegal street race that investigators believe caused the devastating crash on Chelopeshko Shose in Sofia, an accident that has so far claimed four lives and left 17 people injured. Further reading: Another Victim Dies Follo»»»

The death toll from Friday evening’s catastrophic crash on Chelopeshko Shose in Sofia has risen to four after another victim succumbed to severe injuries in hospital. The latest fatality was a passenger in one of the two cars involved in the collision and had been receiving treatment at Sveta Ekate»»»

On June 7, 1998, three white supremacists killed James Byrd Jr. by dragging him for 3 miles behind a pickup truck in Jasper, Texas. 1 of 3 | President Barack Obama (L) claps with Louvon Harris (C) and Betty Byrd Boatner, the sisters of James Byrd, Jr., who was a victim of a hate crime, as he delive»»»

Doha, Qatar: The appointment of Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Federal Reserve comes at a particularly challenging time for monetary policy. At the beginning of the year, the US economy was on a path of steady growth and moderating inflation, with expectations building around a gradual easing cycle of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded a 15 percent year-on-year increase in footfall during May, with the three-day Eid Al Adha period achieving a further 15 percent year-on-year uplift. The stro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, launched the Qatar Commercial and Industrial Directory 2025/2026 during a ceremony held, at the Chamber’s headquarters. The launching ceremony was attended by Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Cha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar organised the Junior & Senior Spelling Bee Competitions 2026 on May 21 and 22 at the prestigious Arbab Hall, bringing together talented young spellers from KG, Primary, Girls, Boys, and Cambridge Wings. The two-day academic event aimed to strengthen »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) continues to strengthen its role as a comprehensive support platform for journalists and media professionals by offering an extensive range of exclusive benefits and discounts to its members and their families across multiple sectors in Qatar. As part of it»»»

Doha, Qatar: Medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) improved their physicianship skills of observing, interacting and communicating with children through the annual Cornell Stars programme. This year, the event was held virtually, offering students who entered the third year of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the US and Iran was growing less likely. Brent crude futures settled at $93.09, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $90.54. For the week, Brent rose 1.1%, while WTI gained 3.6%. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with the ICC Youth Wing, celebrated World Environment Day on Friday, 5 June 2026, at ICC Ashoka Hall. Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, attended the event as the Chief Guest. ICC General Secretary Abraham K Joseph welcomed the guests a»»»

Geneva: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour H E Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani held Friday a series of bilateral meetings with officials at the International Labour Organization (ILO), on the sidelines of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference currently underway in G»»»