Nicosia: HE President of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Nikos Christodoulides praised the State of Qatar's important and pivotal role, under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in supporting efforts to promote calm and de-escalation, in addition to strengthening dialogue in »»»

Dubai: Israeli authorities suspended in-person classes and imposed new restrictions across parts of northern Israel on Saturday following a sharp escalation in hostilities with Hezbollah, as cross-border exchanges of fire intensified despite a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this year. Kiryat S»»»

AMMAN — Thirteen cruise ships are expected to arrive in Aqaba before the end of the year, starting next September, from various countries, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Director of Tourism Salam Maliki said on Thursday.On Wednesday, the first day of Eid Al Adha, the cruise ship “ARO»»»

A United Airlines flight headed to Minneapolis from Chicago had to be diverted after a passenger attempted to breach the cockpit multiple times. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 30 (UPI) -- A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago to Minneapolis had to be diverted after an »»»

Pentagon head Pete Hegseth - has said that Washington could restart the war with Iran at any time if it wanted. His remarks follow days of talks and a two-hour meeting in the White House situation room - that has yet to produce a deal between the US and Iran. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international aff»»»

In Lebanon, Israeli forces have advanced further north. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says they have crossed the Litani river - a key reference point in Southern Lebanon marking the limit of a UN-monitored zone. Despite a ceasefire, Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants have contin»»»

While much of the international spotlight remains fixed on conflict in eastern DR Congo and renewed fears around Ebola outbreaks, some members of the Congolese diaspora are choosing to return home and invest. Jean Luc Luboya Tshishimbi, the CEO of Bio Happy Farms, shares his perspective – that of a»»»

As a heatwave continued to rage in Paris Friday afternoon, French MP Clémentine Autain visited an overcrowded prison in the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb of the capital and witnessed conditions that inmates describe as “inhumane". A damp towel hangs from a barred window, a fan churns the muggy air: Inma»»»

Budapest: Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions showed great resilience to take the game»»»

The EU has unlocked €16.4 billion in funds for Hungary after new Prime Minister Peter Magyar enacted reforms to weed out corruption. It caps off weeks of negotiations between his government and the EU to release funding crucial to Hungary's slumping economy. Details by Camille Knight.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Once again, Hezbollah fighters will target the settlement of Kiryat Shmona with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 22 30-05-2026 22»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee on Sunday announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for June 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh 3. 95per litre, compared to Dh3.66 in May, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.83 per litre, against Dh3.55 last month. E-P»»»

AL QUAA DESERT, UAE: The gleaming skyscrapers and bright lights of the UAE draw the eyes of all who travel there, a sign of the nation’s rapid, oil-fueled development over the last few decades, turning it into a major hub for commerce and tourism. But something has been lost over that period: a cle»»»

Tunis, May 30 (TAP) - Tunisia has won the Bronze “Labaytum” Award for Excellence in services provided to pilgrims, among 80 Hajj affairs offices from around the world participating in the competition. The award was presented during a ceremony...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Draft Tehran-Washington MoU Includes Hormuz Security Provisions and Asset Release: IRIB 30-05-2026 22:40 PM TEHRAN, IRAN - JAN 26, 2026: A »»»

GAZA: A Palestinian was killed and several others injured on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike targeting the city of Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. Israeli warplanes carried out the attack on the city. Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced on Saturday that the death toll from the Isr»»»

BUDAPEST: Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions showed great resilience to t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem is increasingly turning to venture debt and private credit as Vision 2030 deepens capital markets and broadens financing options beyond traditional equity funding. Government-backed initiatives, fintech innovation, and rising private-sector participation are»»»

DAMASCUS: Technical teams at Syria’s Euphrates Dam have begun closing a spillway gate to manage water levels along the Euphrates River following a decline in water inflows from Turkiye, the Ministry of Energy has announced. The single gate was releasing about 300 cubic meters of water per second pr»»»

STOCKHOLM: Sweden ‌defender Emil Holm has suffered a muscle injury and will miss the World Cup, with Herman Johansson called up as a replacement, the country’s FA (SVFF) announced on Saturday. The 26-year-old Holm, who has been ‌on loan ‌at Juventus from ‌Bologna, was ⁠in Graham Potter’s ⁠squad ann»»»

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates voiced its support for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres amid Israeli efforts to exert pressure on a UN report that places Israel and its occupation authorities on the “list of shame” for parties accused of committing conflic»»»

PARIS: Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end to her Roland Garros title defense on Saturday. The fourth seed was defeated in the third round 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 by the 28th seed after being a break up in the deciding set. “I think I’ve had»»»

The main problem with large infrastructure projects lies in the way they are commissioned and executed, with state-owned entities lacking sufficient capacity often award contracts that are subsequently passed on to subcontractors, leading to higher costs, delays and weaker oversight, Regional Devel»»»

Riyadh’s dining scene is already home to celebrated homegrown brands and renowned celebrity chefs — and now it is welcoming Blackish. Located in the Mohammadiya district, this bold new concept offers street food inspired by American and Asian flavours, making it a worthy addition to the city’s ever»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s gradual opening of investment channels into Makkah and Madinah is drawing interest from developers and institutional investors seeking exposure to what could become one of the Kingdom’s largest long-term real estate opportunities. The move comes as authorities seek to attract»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a D9 bulldozer belonging to the Israeli occupation army on the southeastern outskirts of the town of Zawtar Al-»»»

JEDDAH: The President of Albania Bajram Begaj departed Jeddah on Saturday after performing Hajj. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi and other senior officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, President of Chad Maham»»»

RIYADH: RIYADH: Global energy investment is projected to rise 5 percent to a record $3.4 trillion in 2026 despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with governments and companies accelerating efforts to diversify supply routes and strengthen energy security, according to an analysis. The Int»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call on Saturday from Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines HE Maria Theresa P. Lazaro. During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and wa»»»

RIYADH: For many Saudi volunteers, Hajj is not simply about organization, crowd management or guiding pilgrims through the holy sites. It is about witnessing fear turn into relief, confusion into reassurance, and strangers into people they may remain in touch with long after the pilgrimage ends. Ac»»»

The Hague: A cruise ship which sparked a global health alert over a deadly outbreak of hantavirus was on Saturday cleared to put to sea again after cleaning and disinfection. "From a public health perspective, there are no longer any obstacles to putting the Hondius back to sea," the public health »»»

Russia and India are holding consultations on organizing the production of fifth‑generation Su‑57E fighter jets on Indian soil during the international security forum in Moscow. Over 60 years of collaboration, India has mastered licensed production of Su-30MKI jets, T-90S tanks, AK-203 rifles, AK-6»»»

LONDON: Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into motorway barriers, police said Saturday. The former England winger, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, is suspected of crashing his Lamborghini into barriers o»»»

MATREI AM BRENNER, Austria: Thousands of Austrians protesting against noise and pollution blocked a key European highway linking Germany and Italy on Saturday, but widely feared traffic chaos was averted. Protesters gathered on a stretch of the Brenner Pass road that crosses the Alps into Italy. Co»»»

MADINAH: The Madinah Region Command welcomed guests of the Ministry of Defense on Saturday following completion of their Hajj. The guests included defense ministers, chiefs of staff, and senior army commanders participating in the ministry’s annual hosting program for military pilgrims from around »»»

The Bulgarian News Agency's archives preserve the news of each of the National Tourist Marches "In the Footsteps of Botev's rebel detachment" from Kozloduy to Okolchitsa Peak, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said at a meeting in the Vratsa village of Banitsa with the leaders of groups participat»»»

Tunis, May 30 (TAP) - Average temperature for the June-July-August 2026 period are expected to exceed the reference climate normals (1991–2020) nationwide, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM). In its seasonal...»»»

US forces have disabled a Gambia-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman that was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The vessel, identified as M/V Lian Star, was reportedly issued more than 20 warnings after being observed moving in internati»»»

Matrei am Brenner, Austria: Thousands of Austrians protesting against noise and pollution blocked a key European highway linking Germany and Italy on Saturday, but widely feared traffic chaos was averted. Protesters gathered on a stretch of the Brenner Pass road that crosses the Alps into Italy. Co»»»

Share: Illustration: At every crossroads in history, America has faced the same choice: stand with power, or stand with the principles that made America The controversy surrounding Tom Barrack raises a larger question: Does Washington still seek to promote democracy and human rights in the Middle E»»»

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - Specialists began assessing damage dealt by a Ukrainian drone strike to the turbine hall of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 6, ZNPP spokeswoman Yevgenia Yashina told Sputnik. "Damage assessment has begun. Fortunately, it is minor from the perspective of operational »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli occupation army in the settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage: Mi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Ya’ara Israeli occupation barracks and the Israeli military command headquarters in the town of Naqoura wit»»»

As part of ongoing Etihad Rail infrastructure works, authorities have announced a daily temporary closure of the Dubai exit towards Maliha Road during late-night hours. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The exit will be closed every day from 12:00am»»»

Accra, Ghana: Another group of West Africans has been sent to Ghana by the United States, including at least one with deportation protections, a lawyer involved with the case told AFP Saturday. US President Donald Trump has pursued a vast immigration crackdown, including the deportation of people w»»»

Doha: Qatar's skies are set to be illuminated by the "Blue Moon" phenomenon on Sunday, May 31, with the Dhu Al-Hijjah lunar Moon becoming full at 11:45 a.m. Doha local time, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced on Saturday. Bashir Marzouq, an astronomy expert at QCH, highlighted that folks in Q»»»

We cannot cope as a country if young people do not see their future in Bulgaria, Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev said at a meeting with the leaders of groups participating in the National Tourist March "In the Footsteps of Botev's rebel detachment" from Kozloduy to Okolchitsa Peak, wh»»»

Workers continue to paint the Reflecting Pool in front of Lincoln Memorial on Friday. The repainting of the landmark is part of President Donald Trump's effort to repair Washington landmarks in preparation for the country's 250th birthday this summer. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May»»»

Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes during Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. In Draw No. 260530, the winning numbers selected from the Days section were 30, 9, 31, 16, 5, and 23. The winning number from the Months section was 12. Additionally, three lucky»»»

Hungary has unveiled its latest forint coin, whose obverse is both elegant and engaging, but it is the reverse that truly sets it apart. Not only does it bear the names of four settlements, it also features a tactile relief map of the entire Carpathian Basin. Notably, however, a small strip of the »»»