Parliament could question Baerbock over Germany’s UN Security Council loss
German lawmakers want former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock questioned over Berlin’s failure to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, Bild reports. According to the outlet, the ruling CDU/CSU alliance blames the former top diplomat for the setback and wants her summoned before the Parliamen»»»
Passion or pressure? The story we tell our children matters
Few words have become as common in conversations about education as pressure. Students speak about it, parents worry about it, and society often reinforces it. Yet perhaps it is time to ask an important question: How much of this pressure is real, and how much of it is a perception that grows stron»»»
Nuclear powers increasing deployment of warheads, SIPRI warns
The world’s nuclear-armed states are increasingly moving warheads from storage onto operational delivery systems, raising the risk of conflict despite a gradual decline in overall stockpiles, researchers warned on Monday. SIPRI said geopolitical rivalry and a new arms build-up could reverse decades»»»
World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn
Researchers warned on Monday that nuclear-armed states were taking their arms out of storage and putting them on delivery systems, as the weapons of mass destruction are playing an increased role in global politics. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said the world's nucle»»»
Middle East airlines tipped for billions in losses, says IATA as fuel shock and war disruptions hit hard
Rio de Janeiro: Middle East airlines are expected to plunge into a collective $4.3 billion loss in 2026, with profit per passenger dropping from $31.50 last year to a loss of $21.40, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry.»»»
Is 'super El Niño' coming? UN warns of potentially historic climate event as fossil fuel emissions push planet into danger zone
The odds are rising fast. A potentially powerful El Niño is forming in the Pacific Ocean. Climate scientists warn it could become one of the defining weather events of the decade. The world just got another climate warning. The World Meteorological Organization has officially confirmed the return o»»»
The Diplomatic Club... Your Ideal Destination This Summer
The Diplomatic Club is considered one of the pioneering hospitality institutions in Qatar and among the leading founders of this sector. Over more than twenty years since its establishment, the club has maintained a remarkable record of success and continuous development. Despite the entry of many »»»
Egypt’s economy grows 5.2% in first 9 months
RIYADH: Egypt’s economy grew 5.2 percent in the period between July and March of the financial year 2025-26, according to the Planning Ministry. The financial year in Egypt ends June 30. Egypt’s struggling economy has been boosted in recent years by major real estate investments and an $8 »»»
Iran fires missiles at Israel
Iran has fired a missile barrage at Israel in retaliation for its continuing campaign in Lebanon against the Hezbollah militant group. The attack occurred late on Sunday, following days of bombing and ground operations in southern Lebanon by the IDF, including intensive aerial bombardment of the ca»»»
Global airlines halve profit forecast amid surging fuel bills
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don’t appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted its 370 mem»»»
Opposition Mobilization Grows as Anti-Government Protests Expand Across Tirana and Diaspora
The ongoing wave of protests against the Zvërnec investment project continues to intensify in Tirana, spreading beyond national borders and gaining traction among diaspora communities. In a new development, a mobilization message is reportedly circulating within Democratic Party WhatsApp groups, ca»»»
Trump urges 'more surgical' strikes against Hezbollah
U.S. President Donald Trump called for "more surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," T»»»
70 companies, 1,000 jobs in UAE: Inside MoIAT’s major Emirati employment push
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is hosting the Industrialists Career Exhibitionfrom June 8-9 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The platform connects Emirati talent with career and training opportunities across the UAE’s rapidly growing industrial and advanced technology secto»»»
‘Have you eaten today?’ What an incident on an Italian train taught me about EU values
I saw the kind of Europe I want to live in during a small scene on a train from Bologna to Florence in Italy on Saturday (6 June), after listening to top US officials telling us we should be angry and cruel toward immigrants. In the incident, the train conductor found a man of Indian appearance who»»»
OPEC to increase oil output amid continued closure of Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
OPEC on Sunday announced that its member nations will increase oil production by nearly 200,000 barrels per day in July, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and it being very difficult to ship it anywhere out of the Middle East. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- »»»
Pakistani Interior Minister Delivers Message to Iran’s Sayyed Khamenei During Tehran Visit
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday and delivered a message from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei. According to Iran’s official news agency IR»»»
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector serves over 60 million citizens, provides EGP 1.4trn in financing: Planning minister
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. Rostom made the remarks during his address at »»»
Egypt’s FRA outlines insurance sector overhaul, tenfold capital requirement at African conference
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved two companies to issue insurance policies using financial technology and is processing applications from over 10 others, FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam announced on Sunday as part of a broader strategy to deepen the market. Delivering the »»»
US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks
PARIS/VIENNA: The US is lobbying other countries on the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors to back a draft resolution demanding that Iran tell the agency what happened to its bombed nuclear sites and the enriched uranium stored there. The US-drafted text, seen by Reuters on Sunday and circula»»»
Dubai luxury hotels court local residents as tourism slumps
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on week»»»
Hungary braces for weather whiplash: heatwave to be followed by storms, rain and sharp cooldown
Summer arrives with a bang in Hungary as temperatures climb above 30°C early next week. But don’t put away your umbrella just yet: thunderstorms, strong winds and a cold front are set to bring a noticeable cooldown by Thursday. Here’s what to expect day by day. Hungary to start the week with summer»»»
US Draft Resolution at IAEA Demands Iran Open Up on Sites, Uranium Stocks
The US is lobbying other countries on the UN nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors to back a draft resolution demanding that Iran tell the agency what happened to its bombed nuclear sites and the enriched uranium stored there. The US-drafted text, seen by Reuters on Sunday and circulated ahead of t»»»
Trump Urges More ‘Surgical’ Strikes Against Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," Tru»»»
Senegal's ousted PM Sonko re-elected head of his political party
Ousmane Sonko, who was sacked as Senegal's prime minister after a falling out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was re-elected Saturday as head of his Pan-African Pastef party. Sonko was also elected president of the country's National Assembly shortly after his dismissal as prime min»»»
Israeli Army Strikes Residential Buildings in Beirut Suburb
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Israeli military strikes on Beirut's southern suburb targeted two apartments in two buildings in the Tehwitat al-Ghadir area near Mreijeh, close to the Hashem gas station, with reports of casualties, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported on Sunday. Earlier in the day, »»»
Israel Strikes Beirut Despite Truce, Iranian Lawmaker Threatens to Retaliate
Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut on Sunday for the first time since the US announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week, and an Iranian lawmaker threatened to retaliate, putting talks to end the wider war into new jeopardy. Iran has long said any peace deal with the United States would depend »»»
Can a free dinner count as an admission of fault? Court delivers verdict
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»»»
Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran’s assets before peace deal is done
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions before a peace deal is reached. Trump said he would consider those steps after an agreement is done. “Comes after,” he said. “Yeah. If they beh»»»
Jordan sentences man to death for killing drug agents
AMMAN: A Jordanian court sentenced a citizen to death on Sunday after he was convicted of killing three drug enforcement agents during a raid earlier this year. The Jordanian state security court said, in a statement, that it “unanimously issued its final ruling on Sunday in the case concerning the»»»
Live update : Middle East war – Trump won’t link Lebanon to Iran deal and won’t lift sanctions upfront – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Israel’s military struck alleged Hezbollah command centres in Beirut’s southern suburbs in response to rocket fire on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Sunday. US President Donald Trump tells NBC News that he is not demanding that Lebanon be a part of a »»»
Iraq targets over 1 million bpd export capacity via Türkiye and Syria, official says
Baghdad, June 7 (SANA) Iraq plans to raise crude oil export capacity via Türkiye and Syria to more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) as part of efforts to diversify export channels and mitigate potential disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a senior oil official said on Sunday. Bassem Abd»»»
Egypt Bets on Battery Storage and Manufacturing to Power Next Energy Phase
Egypt’s clean-energy ambitions took a significant step forward after UAE-based AMEA Power signed agreements with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) and China Energy International Group (CEIG) to develop two large-scale battery energy storage projects and a battery manufacturing facility in»»»
Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row rages
Tijuana, Mexico: Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday, June 7, 2026, under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States -- which is in open military conflict with Tehran -- refused to issue visas for some team support staff. The dispute erupted just days before Thursd»»»
Casualties reported in an Israeli occupation army airstrike on a residential building in Tahwitat Al-Ghadir in Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Casualties reported in an Israeli occupation army airstrike on a residential building in Tahwitat Al-Ghadir in Beirut’s Dahiyeh 07-06-2026 »»»
Gaza: One martyr, 10 injured from Israeli shelling of Police post in western Khan Younis - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: One martyr, 10 injured from Israeli shelling of Police post in western Khan Younis 07-06-2026 14:57 PM Latest News Urgent News Gaza: »»»
How Qatar is positioning itself among world’s leading artificial intelligence economies
Doha: Newly released data from Microsoft for the first quarter of 2026 highlights Qatar's growing prominence in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), ranking the country among the world's top ten nations for the practical use of AI in everyday life. Artificial intelligence broadly refers to th»»»
Israeli warplanes strike a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) 07-06-2026 15:29 PM Latest News Urgent News Gaza: On»»»
New weekly diabetes jab cuts blood sugar, body weight in major trial
Dubai: A new weekly diabetes injection significantly reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to results from a phase 3 trial published in The Lancet. The experimental drug, retatrutide, reduced long-term blood sugar levels and led to double-digit weight »»»
Why Egypt’s gold prices just plunged 4.8% and what it means for your savings
The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), headed by Ehab Wassef, has released its latest report on local and global gold market developments. The division confirmed a noticeable decline in domestic gold prices over the past week, triggered by a sharp drop»»»
Israeli Airstrikes Continue Despite Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli occupation has continued its widespread aggression against villages and towns in southern Lebanon, launching a series of airstrikes that have left civilian martyrs and wounded across multiple districts. Israeli attacks on south Lebanon continue. Strikes are targeting several areas inclu»»»
DSB Party Warns of Financial and Strategic Risks from New Government's Policies
The Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, a member of the Democratic Bulgaria alliance, stated on Sunday that the first steps taken by the new government are exposing the country to financial, economic and strategic risks. The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, in office since May 8, "i»»»
How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life in Dubai
Dubai: For one full day in the heart of Dubai, the Philippines came alive through music, food, dance, and tradition as thousands gathered to celebrate Kalayaan 2026, a major community event marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 7,»»»
Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning to Residents of Lebanon’s Tyre
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had intercepted two projectiles that crossed into I»»»
Annual Rose-Picking Ritual, Parade in Kazanlak Attract Guests from Bulgaria, Abroad
Visitors from Bulgaria and abroad gathered for the annual rose-picking ritual in the rose fields near Kazanlak on the final day of the 123rd Rose Festival. Among the official guests were President Iliana Iotova, Deputy Tourism Minister Mariela Modeva, Kazanlak Mayor Galina Stoyanova, Municipal Coun»»»
Israeli military issues evacuation warning to residents of Lebanon’s Tyre
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had intercepted two projectiles that crossed into I»»»
Dubai flights relaunch still uncertain as Philippine Airlines resumes Doha route
Rio de Janeiro: Dubai flights remain uncertain for Philippine Airlines even as the carrier prepares to resume services to Doha next month as the Mideast conflict continues to batter regional aviation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking on the sidelines of the Int»»»
Israeli strike on southern town kills two women, wounds 22 people
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed two women and wounded 22 people on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Saksakiyeh, Sidon district, on Saturday morning resulted in two martyrs and 22 wounded, i»»»
Israel army says intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon
Israel's military said Sunday that it had intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory, despite a new ceasefire agreement announced this week aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the areas of Yi»»»
Lebanon launches rehabilitation of its second airport
Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»
Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan
Lebanese Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-U.S. talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal "left Lebanon for the Isla»»»