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»»»
Oman producer prices fall 3.9% in Q1 as lower energy prices weigh
JEDDAH: Oman’s producer price index fell 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to official data. The decline was primarily driven by an 11.3 percent drop in the mining and quarrying sector, reflecting an 11.6 percent decrease in prices of c»»»
Why global brands are pouring investment into the UAE's retail sector
Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as one of the world’s leading retail destinations, underpinned by a fast-growing and diversified economy, world-class infrastructure, and an integrated ecosystem that combines mega shopping malls, digital commerce and advanced logistics services. The continu»»»
EGX Closes Week Higher on Strong Foreign Buying and Debt-Market Recovery
Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the week higher on Thursday as foreign investors increased exposure to both equities and treasury bills, reinforcing signs that international confidence in Egyptian assets continues to improve despite ongoing debate over tax reforms and Egypt’s market-classification re»»»
Pentagon sounds alarm over Israeli spying on US – NBC
The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat posed by Israeli espionage to the highest level as tensions over Iran and Lebanon grow, NBC News and the New York Times reported on Saturday. The assessment, which was circulated internally in recent weeks, includes a seven-pa»»»
Adorable capybara babies born at Hungarian zoo! – video
The world’s largest rodents have welcomed some tiny new family members in eastern Hungary. Debrecen Zoo has announced the birth of several capybara pups, and the energetic youngsters are already delighting visitors as they explore their enclosure and follow their mother into the water. New arrivals»»»
IATA to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Airlines Lead Gulf Aviation Resilience in Absorbing Shocks.
Despite Gulf airlines incurring billions of dollars in losses due to recent geopolitical tensions, Saudi carriers have demonstrated exceptional resilience and an impressive ability to absorb shocks quickly. This comes amid optimistic forecasts for long-term growth in air travel across the Middle Ea»»»
Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez
Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Following a first-round vote marred by logistical problems and fraud allegations, voters will choose between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Rober»»»
Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said. Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team’s photographer was barred from entering the Uni»»»
Kosovo returns to polls as voter frustration grows
Pristina: Polls opened on Sunday for another snap election in Kosovo, its third in just over a year, as voter frustration mounts at a grinding political gridlock in Europe’s youngest country. The ballot comes after a polarized parliament failed to elect a president in April, deepening a political c»»»
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU, Congo: Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo’s deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks. Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an inf»»»
Japan continues helping Saudi Arabia with future projects, Ambassador says
TOKYO: Yasunari Morino, Japan’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in an article for the Kasumigaseki Foreign Service Association noted that Japan and Saudi Arabia continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship. Morino highlighted that both countries use the Japan-Saudi Vision 2030 ini»»»
Belgium game will be difficult in a highly competitive group, says Egypt’s coach
Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan sees the opening match in the World Cup against Belgium as the most difficult game in the “highly competitive” group G. Egypt lost 2-1 to five-times champion Brazil in Cleveland on Sunday, in their final warm-up friendly ahead of their fourth appearance in the World Cu»»»
Millions of Chinese Students Sit for Grueling 'Gaokao'
Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing center in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gao»»»
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»»»
Belgium game will be difficult in a highly competitive group, says Egypt’s coach
Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan sees the opening match in the World Cup against Belgium as the most difficult game in the “highly competitive” group G. Egypt lost 2-1 to five-times champion Brazil in Cleveland on Sunday, in their final warm-up friendly ahead of their fourth appearance in the World Cu»»»
With China’s Xi in North Korea, Kim to Project Confidence, Defiance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent appetite to engage with Washington. For Xi, leader of the world's second-biggest economy, the two-day vis»»»
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»»»
Empowering business growth: The UAE tax system as a cornerstone for corporate success and entrepreneurship
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) »»»
Suspected Gang Ties Surface in Investigation of Sofia Street Race That Killed Four PeopleOpinions
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»»»
Another Victim Dies Following High-Speed Street Race Slams Into Sofia Bus, More Victims Fight for Their LivesOpinions
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»»»
Access to justice foundation of security: NHRC
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali affirmed that true security is built on trust between individuals and state institutions, as well as confidence that justice is accessible to everyone without discrimination. Speaking via v»»»
Czech PM Babiš wants to live until 120 and rule over everything
First published in Respekt. The ageing prime minister fights against time and an elite conspiracy. If there is something Andrej Babiš pursues with real passion alongside running the government, it is controlling his own body. Ministers are increasingly witnessing this when he tells them he “wants t»»»
China Gaokao 2026: Millions sit crucial university entrance exams amid shifting job market
Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gao»»»
Why Zelensky’s celebration of WWII-era nationalist guerrillas is causing tension with Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to name a military unit after a World War II-era militia infamous for massacring Poles and Jews has led to a sharp spike in tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw. Some things are better off staying buried. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sig»»»
Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling ‘gaokao’
BEIJING: Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing center in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this ye»»»
Péter Magyar tells Orbán to end hate speech campaign as dispute erupts over EU migration pact
A huge political confrontation has broken out between Prime Minister Péter Magyar and former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after Magyar publicly called on the Fidesz leader to end what he described as a campaign of disinformation and hate-filled rhetoric. The exchange, which unfolded across social me»»»
Tactful AI Replaces Traditional Chatbots with Agentic CX Execution Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As global enterprise operations increasingly pivot toward automated infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from an experimental tool to a core driver of macroeconomic growth. This transition is particularly pronounced in Egypt, where the state’s National AI Strategy »»»
North Korea Nuclear Program 'Absolutely Non-negotiable', Says Leader's Sister
North Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Pyongyang has long insisted on its right to a nuclear weapon and ballistic missile »»»
Lower migrant numbers hand Starmer a rare political win
With the thorny issue of migration posing one of the key challenges facing the premiership of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, publication of the country’s latest migration figures this month will come as welcome relief for the beleaguered British prime minister. The sharp increase in the number»»»
Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling 'gaokao'
Beijing: Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this ye»»»
Argentina stroll to pre-World Cup win over Honduras
College Station, United States: Argentina eased to a 2-0 victory against a lacklustre Honduras in the reigning champions' penultimate World Cup warm-up game in Texas on Saturday. Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone scored the goals in a game dominated by Argentina in College Station. Lionel Messi»»»
Netanyahu’s ‘Super-Sparta’ Plan Could Exceed 10% of GDP
Jerusalem: The enormous costs of Israel's multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's determination to turn his country into a "super-Sparta" of the Middle East are driving up the defence budget and raising fears of cutbacks in education and healthcare. The total cost of the series of i»»»
Is Israel spying on US officials? Pentagon raises threat level to critical
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has reportedly raised the counterintelligence threat posed by Israel to its highest internal designation, amid growing friction between Washington and Jerusalem over the wars in Iran and Lebanon. According to NBC News, citing current and former US officials, the Pentagon’s »»»
Israel’s permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs
JERUSALEM: The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to turn his country into a “super-Sparta” of the Middle East are driving up the defense budget and raising fears of cutbacks in education and health care. The total cost of the series of »»»
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
PARIS: France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday. The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans,»»»
How Mumbai’s flyover school is transforming lives of street children
Mumbai, India: Beneath a busy flyover in India's financial capital Mumbai, a row of pastel-coloured shipping containers houses an unlikely school serving some of the city's most marginalised children. Despite laws guaranteeing free schooling for children aged six to 14, poverty and migration contin»»»
One of 300,000: A Syrian family’s vigil for their missing daughter
The family of Majdoleen Al-Qadi holding her picture. (SANA photo) Majdoleen Al-Qadi’s father, Mohammad Fares Al-Qadi, recalled that his daughter often took on the role of protecting her sisters within the family. (SANA photo) Majdoleen Al-Qadi’s uncle, Mahmoud Sheikh Al-Shabab, told SANA that the f»»»
Watch: A split second changed everything in these two crashes
Sharjah: A split second of distraction behind the wheel can have devastating consequences, Sharjah Police have warned in a road safety awareness video featuring real-life traffic incidents captured by the emirate’s advanced surveillance cameras. The video, released as part of ongoing efforts to pro»»»
North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
SEOUL, South Korea: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a US push for the denuclearization of North Korea an “anachronistic dream,” saying Sunday the North will steadily expand its nuclear arsenal in the face of US-led threats. The statement came a day before Chinese Presi»»»
US says it destroyed two Iran drones targeting Hormuz shipping
WASHINGTON: The US military said late Saturday it shot down two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic, the latest clash between the warring forces as tensions escalate anew in the Middle East. “Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way a»»»
Tiny homes see tiny boost for Los Angeles homeless as World Cup nears
LOS ANGELES, United States: For the past few months, Michael Gilpin has slept in a small, prefabricated house he moved into when he got off the streets of Los Angeles as part of a major drive to reduce homelessness. The single-room unit is a long way from perfect — he says it has the air of a “jail»»»
Multiple victims shot near Toledo’s Old West End Festival
Multiple people were shot Saturday near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, and police said a search for the suspects was ongoing following an outbreak of gunfire that sent people scrambling for cover. The Toledo Police Department said the shooting happened near the Old West End Festival, an annu»»»