Champions League final in Budapest - photos, video
Paris Saint-Germain retained their title in the Champions League final in Budapest, defeating Arsenal 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw and extra time in front of a capacity crowd at the Puskás Arena. It marked PSG’s second triumph in the competition, while Arsenal suffered defeat in only their sec»»»
Soulless journalism will not survive, veteran Saudi editor warns in the face of AI
LONDON: As the elevator doors opened right into the top floor of a luxurious flat on the famous Strand in London, I was humbly greeted by Othman Al-Omeir — a titan of Arab media and the founder and current editor of Elaph. There is a mythology that tends to gather around veteran editors like Al-Ome»»»
Northern Israel on alert after Hezbollah launches rockets and drones
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»»»
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon, crossing the Litani river, as talks expected
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»»»
Returning home to invest: Some entrepreneurs see opportunities in DRC despite instability
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»»»
PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
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»»»
Astronomers guide UAE residents to the milky way in Al-Quaa desert
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»»»
PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
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»»»
Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova
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»»»
Main Problem with Large Infrastructure Projects Is Reassignment of Activities, Regional Development Minister Says
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»»»
Global energy investment to hit record $3.4tn despite Middle East conflict: IEA
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»»»
Saudi volunteers reflect on serving pilgrims during Hajj
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»»»
Dutch health officials clear hantavirus ship to sail again
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 »»»
Before choosing the envoy, Washington must define its foreign policy mission – Ya Libnan
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»»»
Striking new Hungarian forint coins have been issued, though only in limited numbers
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 »»»
Neocolonialism’s Destructive Grip
Western countries are trying to cling to their dominance through neocolonial methods while turning a blind eye to the emergence of a multipolar world. Leaders from many nations have stressed that neocolonialism has no place in a multipolar order, because it contradicts the principles of equality, s»»»
Two Lebanese troops wounded after Israeli drone hits vehicle in Nabatieh
Beirut: Two military personnel were critically wounded by an Israeli drone while they were inside their vehicle on the public road in the town of Aabba in the Nabatieh District in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese military reported in a statement on Saturday. The statement added that the two military »»»
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa in Bunia, eastern DR CongoandJaroslav Lukiv Anadolu via Getty ImagesDR Congo is the epicentre of the outbreak though a few cases have been dete»»»
Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire
TEL AVIV: The Israeli combat soldier saw his teammates yelling in celebration, congratulating one another. They had just struck a vehicle of Palestinians driving near the Israeli-controlled part of the Gaza Strip, killing everyone inside.The reservist said scenes like this had become common after a»»»
UAE petrol prices for June out tomorrow: How much you will pay for fuel next month
Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices rise for a fourth consecutive month in June, although the increase is expected to be far smaller than the sharp jumps recorded earlier this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The reason is simple: oil »»»
DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises
JOHANNESBURG: Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after a 52-year absence as the vast central Africa nation reels from health and security crises. A deadly Ebola outbreak in the east of the country had recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths by May 24. The Genev»»»
WHO Chief Visits Epicenter of the Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo as Cases Outpace Response
The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday visited eastern Congo’s Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health facilities and new aid arrivals. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is expec»»»
Kataib Hezbollah Vows to Keep Arms as Iraq Faces US Pressure to Disarm Groups
The influential Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah pledged on Saturday to keep up its "action", as Baghdad faces mounting US pressure to disarm factions backed by Iran. Following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of February, groups operating under the banner of the "Islamic Res»»»
Pentagon chief Hegseth outlines new US Indo-Pacific strategy at Singapore summit
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington’s strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific, emphasising stronger alliances, greater burden-sharing and a shift away from dependency on the United States. Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in S»»»
Israeli Strikes Reportedly Pound Near Crusader Castle in Lebanon
Israel’s air force and artillery struck areas close to a strategic mountain housing a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon Saturday as fighting raged in villages close to the southern city of Nabatieh. Israel’s military issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen villages in southern Leba»»»
Péter Magyar pledges to bring home additional EUR billions
Péter Magyar has announced that a further EUR 2 billion in European Union funding is to be unlocked for Hungary, adding to a package worth more than EUR 16 billion that he says was secured during talks in Brussels. Péter Magyar unlocked even more money According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, add»»»
Berisha Challenges Rama, Vows Democratic Party Will Keep Balluku Case Open
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Edi Rama during the Democratic Party’s National Assembly on Saturday, accusing the government of corruption and pledging that the opposition would continue pursuing what he described as the “Balluku file.” Addressing par»»»
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
MediaGermanyFilm funding bill to support blockbusters made in GermanyMarcel FürstenauThe German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a 'global player' in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry.»»»
Qatar's volleyball squad punches ticket to Ostrava quarterfinals in dominant
Prague: The Qatari beach volleyball squad, composed of the duo Sherif Younes and Ahmed Tijan, continued strong performances at the Ostrava Beach Volleyball World Tour stop in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in what can be described as a victory lap, securing qualification to the quarterfinal stage on meri»»»
Trump health check-up: White House releases memo on fitness
The White House has said US President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is fully fit to carry out the duties of Commander-in-Chief, following a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. A memo from presidential physician Captain Sean P. Barbabella stated that»»»
Green Card twist? US clarifies who must return home and who stays
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified that most immigrants applying for permanent residency will not be required to leave the country while their green card applications are being processed, according to The New York Times. The clarification comes after confusion sparked by a r»»»
Migrant amateur teams in Greece get into World Cup spirit before new EU border measures take effect
ATHENS: Before North America, World Cup magic made a stopover in Greece. Players battled and bonded not at the mega-stadiums of Mexico, Canada and the United States, but on practice fields squeezed into urban neighborhoods of Athens. There were no luxury suites or grand arenas — just a local soccer»»»
Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam’s top leader says
SINGAPORE: Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbor and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the US were also important, Vietnam’s top leader has said. “We do not pick sides,” Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam told»»»
Kataeb Hezbollah vows to keep arms as Iraq faces US pressure to disarm groups
BAGHDAD: The influential Iraqi armed group Kataeb Hezbollah pledged on Saturday to keep up its “militant action,” as Baghdad faces mounting US pressure to disarm factions backed by Iran. Following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of February, groups operating under the banner o»»»
US investigates Vietnam’s intellectual property practices
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new tariffs or other trade measures. Vietnam was identified as a priority country by the US Trade Representative’s »»»
Burjeel Hospital opens ‘VAT Refund Counter’ at Yas Mall for World No Tobacco Day 2026
At first glance, it looks like a refund counter inside one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest malls. A desk, waiting visitors, and receipts being issued. But this refund desk on the Ground Floor of Yas Mall is not offering cash. Instead, it offers clarity on health. The VAT Refund Counter, short for Vape and T»»»
WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Kinshasa: UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak, an AFP journalist saw. The World Health Organization's director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that the int»»»
No infectious disease cases reported during Hajj season, says Health Ministry
RIYADH: The Ministry of Health said the Hajj season concluded without epidemic outbreaks or public health threats, with pilgrims’ health remaining stable. The announcement follows official reports of the overall success of the Hajj season across all levels, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturd»»»
WHO chief visits epicenter of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
BUNIA, DR Congo: UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak, an AFP journalist saw. The World Health Organization’s director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that »»»
DR Congo sees first recovery from Ebola as disease scourges the country
A patient in the DRC has been confirmed to have recovered - a first since the outbreak was detected in mid-May. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the country on Friday, where authorities are still struggling to contain the spread of the disease. Story by Jennie Shin.»»»
Bulgaria Creates New Anti-Corruption Body, DPS Stands Alone in Opposition
Bulgaria's Parliament has given final approval to legislation establishing a new Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), a move backed by all parliamentary groups except Delyan Peevski’s DPS. The vote comes less than four months after lawmakers dismantled the previous anti-corruption body, a decision ini»»»
Bulgaria's Role in Trump's Board of Peace Unclear as Funding Promises Fall Short
Four months after the establishment of the Board of Peace, an international body launched under the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump, none of the billions of dollars pledged by participating countries has reportedly reached the organization, according to information published by the Financ»»»
Global efforts underway to raise awareness of tobacco's dangers on World No Tobacco Day
Doha, Qatar: The world marks No Tobacco Day annually on May 31, an international observance launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance awareness of the health, social, and economic menaces of tobacco and to encourage stronger policies aimed at curbing its spread among all members of»»»
UAE issues Ebola travel warning for Uganda, DR Congo and South Sudan
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has advised its citizens against travelling to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan except when necessary, citing ongoing health developments related to the Ebola virus disease (EVD). In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»
Eye on Africa - WHO chief lands in Kinshasa
Tedros Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa ahead of a planned visit to the eastern province of Ituri, the epicentre of the outbreak. We speak to an investor that returned to Congo to grow chillis. And finally the Caen Memorial, in France is presenting an exhibition dedicated to sub-Saharan Africa,»»»
170 Million New Jobs to Be Created Worldwide Despite AI-Driven Disruptions
Around 92 million jobs are expected to disappear globally, while 170 million new ones will be created, according to projections by the World Economic Forum, WEBIT Foundation Board Executive Chairman Plamen Russev said during the Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum in Sofia on Saturday. Russev »»»
Malta holds parliamentary elections ruling Labour party looks set to win
Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preli»»»
US Ambassador to Greece and Rudi Giuliani Make Surprise Visit to Bulgaria, Meet the President and Energy Minister
A visit to Sofia by US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has drawn attention after details of the meetings emerged primarily through social media rather than official announcements from Bulgarian institutions. In a post on X, Guilfoyle said she had trav»»»
Bulgaria: "Revival" Party Leads Surge of Dual-Citizen Parliamentary Candidates, Many Tied to Russia
A total of 20 parliamentary candidates with dual citizenship appeared on the ballot for Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly in the April 19 elections, according to data from the Central Election Commission cited after a request by Club Z. One candidate was later removed due to failing to meet residen»»»
A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership
For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»