Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks in the Amphitheater on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The Pentagon on Monday released a revised list of religious affiliations for service members after an earlier list draw ire from Mormons. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | L»»»

The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»

Despite US President Donald Trump's declarations that a deal with Iran is close at hand, uncertainty continues as efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran appear increasingly deadlocked. This continues to raise the prospect of a prolonged confrontation, a situation which an»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top US law enforcement official. Trump submitted Blanche’s name to the US Senate, the White House said, days after committing to nominating Blanche, »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s latest strikes on Iran have not only ignited fears of a full-fledged resurgence of war — they run the risk of damaging the close ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s seeming aversion to the prospect of the war reigniting, »»»

DAKAR: Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the ​presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced on May 15, though officials have since »»»

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperatio»»»

LONDON: As summer temperatures inch above 45 C and the hum of backup generators fills the air, Iraq finds itself sliding toward its worst electricity crisis in years. Decades of mismanagement had already left the country’s power sector vulnerable. Now, the US-Israeli war with Iran has turned that c»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US reaches with Tehran, President Donald Trump has said, declaring that he “calls the shots.” Trump made the remarks in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, shortly after Iran fired a missile barrag»»»

BENGALURU: France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this p»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Leading UN officials on Monday warned of a deteriorating humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, amid chronic underfunding of aid efforts, a worsening hunger crisis and escalating restrictions on women, the combined effects of which are pushing millions of Afghans deeper into destitut»»»

RIYADH: Not many football fans will be making the journey to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but that does not mean they will miss out on the atmosphere. Across Saudi Arabia, venues are preparing for over a month of football fever as supporters look for the perfect place to follow the ac»»»

BERLIN: France and Germany have agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet program due to disagreements between the companies involved, Berlin said Monday in a blow to European efforts to boost defense cooperation. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program was launched in 2017 to replace France’s Rafa»»»

Dramatic videos circulating on social media show strong winds and heavy rain sweeping through Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday evening, displacing ground equipment and striking three parked Air India aircraft near Terminal 2. Footage captures a passenger stepladder rolling into one of »»»

Egypt has called for the swift conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Iran, warning that continued tensions in the Middle East risk exacerbating the region’s security, economic, and geopolitical challenges amid growing fears of a broader conflict. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry »»»

Egypt’s ready-made garments exports increased by 15% during the first four months of 2026, sustaining strong growth momentum amid rising demand from key international markets and ongoing efforts to diversify export destinations. According to the latest report issued by the Apparel Export Council of»»»

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered public prosecutors to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors, by July 14, amid fury at the death of an 11-year-old schoolgirl that has exposed cracks in the country’s judicial system. The death of an 11-year-old schoolgirl in southwe»»»

Syria and Iraq have reopened their airspace after temporary closures caused by recent regional hostilities, signalling a tentative easing of tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran has cancelled all domestic flights and closed its western airspace until further notice. The move follows Iran's »»»

TIRANA: Albania will plow on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of ​Balkan coast despite persistent protests over its environmental impact, Prime Minister Edi Rama told Reuters on Monday. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the c»»»

Damascus, June 8 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan discussed with International Rescue Committee (IRC) Country Director Cord Jossem on Monday ways to strengthen cooperation and support priorities for Syria’s agricultural sector. During the meeting held at the ministry’s headquarters in »»»

It's a disruption from above. Despite a sharp shift in US energy policy under President Donald Trump, solar power continues to dominate the country's electricity expansion, official government data shows. This underscores one reality: economics. New data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissio»»»

Mexican teachers block an avenue during a national teachers' strike organized by the National Coordination of Education Workers in Mexico City on Tuesday. The CNTE union vowed to maintain their national strike indefinitely over their demands, which include a salary increase and a reversal of the cu»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributed 24,500 hot meals to Palestinian families in the central and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday as part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian efforts. KSrelief established a central kitchen in late February in central Gaza an»»»

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in the city of Tyre, south Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, as Israel vowed to press attacks on Hezbollah despite Iranian warnings. Hezbollah meanwhile said it targeted Israeli troops in Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli terri»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the Dubai International Financial Centre, home to over 8,800 active companies and reviewed its stra»»»

In launching renewed strikes on Iran on Monday in apparent open defiance of Donald Trump, Israel has tried to make its case to have a say at the peace negotiating table, where it has so far been kept at arm's length by the US president. Despite Trump publicly calling for Israel to hold fire, it str»»»

The escalating crisis in the Middle East and severe disruptions to energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz have once again demonstrated how vulnerable the global oil and gas market remains to instability in a single strategically important region. The risks have been particularly acute f»»»

Helsinki: A Finnish court on Monday handed a two-and-half-year jail term to a local businessman for human trafficking Thai workers to pick berries in the Nordic country. Finnish authorities have cracked down in recent years after cases of exploitation of seasonal migrant workers in the nation's ber»»»

An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in the city of Tyre, south Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, as Israel vowed to press attacks on Hezbollah despite Iranian warnings. Hezbollah meanwhile said it targeted Israeli troops in Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory. Le»»»

DUBAI: As “Knicks in four” chants grow louder across New York, Victor Wembanyama is preparing to lead the San Antonio Spurs’ response. Two wins from a championship. Two minutes from being level. That is the story of the NBA Finals heading into Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, with tip-off scheduled»»»

Israel and Iran exchanged fire for the first time since the start of the truce on June 7, despite US President Donald Trump repeatedly warning Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against launching strikes on Iran. Could that be the first sign of a fallout between the two leaders? FRANCE 24's Angela Diffl»»»

Despite Lebanese authorities insisting on the ceasefire, many in Lebanon criticise them for bending the knee to the US. The Hezbollah is also criticised for starting the conflict and siding with Iran, a decision that has impacted almost a third of the country. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis tells us more »»»

Iran's military command on June 8 announced it was halting its operation against Israel. It comes after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect on April 8. Despite this, strikes on Israel from Hezbollah are still ongoing, as FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnapolsky reports fro»»»

The parents of an 11-year-old girl, named as Lyhanna, joined thousands of people in the southwestern French town of Fleurance on Sunday for a silent march in her memory, as outrage spread over systemic failures blamed for her suspected killing. The grieving parents of an 11-year-old »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has clarified the categories of students who may sit centrally administered resit examinations remotely, while outlining procedures schools must follow to resolve technical difficulties during testing. According to the ministry, remote examinations may be approved o»»»

Share: An opinion article published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv on Monday has sharply criticized the decision to launch a new strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, arguing that the attack failed to achieve any meaningful military or strategic objective. “What on earth did we get out of Netanyahu»»»

Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on heat stress as part of its efforts to reduce work-related injuries caused by high temperatures and to prevent occupational diseases and injuries associated with workplace conditions. The campaign aims to hi»»»

Indian navy helicopters airlifted 24 sailors off a tanker on fire off the coast of Oman on Monday, New Delhi officials said, without saying what caused the blaze. India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said a fire was reported at around 1:30 pm (0800 GMT) on the MT Marivex, a Palau-flagg»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to results from Armenia's electoral commission, cementing the nation's Westward tilt. The result comes despite threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. According to the country's elector»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on heat stress as part of its efforts to reduce work-related injuries caused by high temperatures and to prevent occupational diseases and injuries associated with workplace conditions. The campaign aims to h»»»

MUMBAI: Indian navy helicopters airlifted 24 sailors off a tanker on fire off the coast of Oman on Monday, New Delhi officials said, without saying what caused the blaze. India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said a fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. (0800 GMT) on the MT Marivex, a P»»»

MUMBAI: Indian navy helicopters airlifted 24 sailors off a tanker on fire off the coast of Oman on Monday, New Delhi officials said, without saying what caused the blaze. India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said a fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. (0800 GMT) on the MT Marivex, a P»»»

Bulgaria remains among the European Union’s worst-performing countries in terms of road injuries and fatalities, despite years of efforts to improve road safety, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Monday during a meeting with the institutions responsible for implementing road safety measures follow»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has commented on the resignation of acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev, saying the decision came as a surprise and was not accompanied by any explanation in direct communication with him. Further reading: Bulgaria’s Top Police Official Resign»»»

Abu Dhabi: Tayab Khan has many plans. Days after the 26-year-old Nepalese security guard became the first-ever winner of the UAE Lottery's Dh30 million Grand Prize, he knows exactly what he is going to do and what he is going to buy. In an interview, the Abu Dhabi resident told Gulf News that he ha»»»

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 he believed that, by end-June, the country could be technically ready to open Cluster 2 in the talks. Speaking at an AmCham Serbia conference »»»

RIYADH: On a recent rock night at The Warehouse in Riyadh, the sound of electric guitars, pounding drums and fans singing along filled the venue as Saudi rock band Bogus took the stage. The event highlighted a growing appetite for rock and metal in the Kingdom, and musicians and fans say the altern»»»

The EU's Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034 will prioritize competitiveness, industrialization, defence, energy security and resilience to strengthen the bloc's strategic autonomy, according to Meglena Plugchieva, the Bulgarian President's Foreign Policy Secretary and former Deputy Prime»»»

DHAKA: A new legal petition has sought to hold Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s previous administration, and members of his cabinet, accountable for the ongoing measles outbreak that has killed hundreds of children and overwhelmed the country’s health services. Since the 1990s, Bangladesh’s vac»»»

Abu Dhabi: Tayab Khan has many plans. Days after the 26-year-old Nepalese security guard became the first-ever winner of the UAE Lottery's Dh30 million Grand Prize, he knows exactly what he is going to do and what he is going to buy. In an interview, the Abu Dhabi resident told Gulf News that he ha»»»