Morocco has ranked first in Africa’s industrialisation index for the first time since the African Development Bank (AfDB) began publishing the rankings in 2010, narrowly overtaking South Africa in the latest continental assessment of industrial competitiveness. According to the African Development »»»

Guineans voted on Sunday (May 30) in legislative and municipal elections presented by the authorities as another step toward restoring constitutional rule following the 2021 military coup, although the polls took place amid an opposition boycott and growing concerns over political freedoms. Low tur»»»

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilize the situation at home, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear program, according to sources and analysts. The approach reflects a familiar playbook for the Irani»»»

Israeli attacks in Lebanon are killing civilians and must end, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said, after the Jewish state stepped up military activity against its northern neighbor. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has intensified airstrikes in recent days and moved deeper into Lebanese ter»»»

A ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States in early April is very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon persist, Iranian state TV said on Monday, without providing further details. Earlier, the Iranian state news agency Tasnim said Tehran was halting indi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Investment and Commerce Court has upheld a first instance court ruling ordering an event management company to refund QR135,000 to a bride whose wedding ceremony was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to paying QR20,000 in compensation. The company was also ordered»»»

Iranian Commander of the Mohammad Rasoolullah Corps Hassan Hassanzadeh attends an event with Iranian officials, military commanders, families of war victims and their supporters at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran on May 24. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- Iran h»»»

Several non-profit organizations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain in the DRC»»»

The Israeli High Court gave the go-ahead for the appointment of the next head of the Mossad spy agency on Monday, despite opposition from the country's attorney general. The court rejected, by a vote of two to one, two petitions against the appointment of Major General Roman Gofman, stating that th»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli High Court gave the go-ahead for the appointment of the next head of the Mossad spy agency on Monday, despite opposition from the country’s attorney general. The court rejected, by a vote of two to one, two petitions against the appointment of Major General Roman Gofman, stat»»»

A recent analytical report says Gulf states are well positioned to play a larger role in shaping the regional security architecture in the aftermath of the war against Iran by adopting a multi-level security approach that combines greater self-reliance with broader international partnerships. The r»»»

The government has a golden opportunity, backed by a parliamentary majority and in full coordination at the executive level, to achieve a key result for Bulgarian citizens and businesses by reducing the administrative burden, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Indus»»»

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The Internati»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon remains committed to negotiations with Israel and will not use force to disarm the Iran-backed Hezbollah, a Lebanese official told Arab News, as Israel expanded its military operations deeper into Lebanese territory ahead of a round of talks in Washington. Israeli airstrikes on Mond»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s 26-man squad has finally been confirmed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but head coach Georgios Donis’ choices have done little to ease concerns among fans ahead of a tough group featuring former world champions Spain and Uruguay. With 30 players initially called up to the »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a working meeting with regional governors here on Monday aimed at achieving optimal coordination between them and the Cabinet, the Government Information Service reported. The main tasks and goals he outlined were a swift and adequate response to disasters, lawful co»»»

LONDON: The former head of Sky News Arabia has ridiculed The Guardian’s reporting on the termination of the TV news joint venture between Sky UK and its regional partner IMI, accusing the British newspaper of “lazy journalism” and of misrepresenting the reasons behind the decision. IMI and Sky UK a»»»

Iran has halted negotiations with the US over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon, moving to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency has reported, citing sources. Israel has intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon in recent days, against what it describes as»»»

Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova presented the 52nd National Assembly’s priorities to representatives of diplomatic missions of EU Member States here on Monday, Parliament’s press centre reported. Dotsova said the National Assembly will focus on adopting legislative amendments related to Bulgaria’s»»»

Homs, June 1 (SANA) Strawberry farmers in western Homs are expected to produce about 9,500 tons this season from nearly 11,800 greenhouses in Talkalakh, with around 5,000 tons already marketed, the Homs Agriculture Directorate said. Haider al-Sarhan, head of the Directorate’s Agricultural Affairs a»»»

New Delhi: Senior Advocate V Mohana, the lawyer who argued one of India’s most significant gender-equality cases in the armed forces, is set to join the Supreme Court after the Centre notified her appointment on Monday. Mohana, who represented women officers in the landmark permanent commission cas»»»

In this paper we discuss the subject of national projects and their direct relationship to macroeconomic and reform programme When analysing the economic situation of Egypt, we cannot separate the new capital project from the other major national projects that have been in operation since 2014. The»»»

Bulgarian MP from “Progressive Bulgaria” Vladimir Nikolov said in a TV interview that major retail chains have indicated readiness to reduce prices by around 15% following discussions with authorities and stakeholders. He stated that the sector has already presented a framework for implementing low»»»

JEDDAH: The gold market in Jeddah has entered a period of relative stability following weeks of heightened seasonal demand, with traders reporting a shift in buying patterns as consumers become more price-conscious. “Demand remains strong during Hajj, especially from pilgrims purchasing gifts and s»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that attacking Lebanon violates the ceasefire "on all fronts," warning that "the U.S. and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation," after Israeli officials threatened to bomb Beirut's southern suburbs. "The ceasefire between I»»»

Negotiation with Israel is "safer than war, as we have witnessed and continue to witness the horrors and consequences of war," President Joseph Aoun said Monday. "However, it will not solve the problem instantly; it is a process that requires time, and we have no other option," he added. "Unfortuna»»»

JEDDAH: Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Makkah to perform Hajj, a pilgrimage that marks one of the most significant moments of their lives. After days of worship, reflection and physical endurance, many look for a tangible reminder of the journey they have completed. Traditionally, these »»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest outbreak of measles does not appear to be slowing despite nationwide vaccination efforts, doctors say, as they fear a new surge in infections following increased transmission during Eid Al-Adha homecoming. Since the 1990s, Bangladesh’s vaccination campaigns have been a»»»

RIYADH: Gulf stock markets fell 1.3 percent in May, diverging sharply from a global equity rally fueled by artificial intelligence optimism, as the third month of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment and oil market volatility. According to Kamco Invest’s monthly report, »»»

The US military has been covertly guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, The New York Times reported on Sunday, citing officials familiar with the matter. Iran closed the vital waterway, which previously handled around 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplie»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based entrepreneur Candace Braganza says too many brands are focused on creating content for algorithms instead of building a long-term business narrative. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Braganza, founder of Sculpt25 Creative, said the idea for her agency»»»

Dubai: Earlier this year, Lebanon’s leaders appeared closer than they had been in decades to achieving one of the country’s most elusive goals: Disarming Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia that has long operated as a state within a state. That effort has now largely stalled. According to a»»»

Israel has captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old Crusader fortress and a key vantage point in southern Lebanon, hailing the development as a “dramatic shift” in the ongoing campaign. The takeover of the site was announced on Sunday, when West Jerusalem circulated photos of Israeli and Golani Bri»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. "We insist that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqae»»»

A locomotive collided with a Hyundai Porter truck in Kara-Balta. The accident occurred today, June1, at approximately 2:30 p.m. at a railroad crossing. According to eyewitnesses, the truck driver attempted to cross the railroad despite a closed barrier and a red light. This resulted in a collision »»»

Brazilian health authorities isolated two patients who recently arrived from African countries after they showed symptoms consistent with Ebola, officials said Friday, although one later tested negative. The move comes as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an outbreak that has surpassed 1»»»

Dubai: There appears to be little relief for travellers flying through some European airports as disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause long queues, missed connections and mounting frustration among passengers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Details are still emerging, but confusion reigned after what appears to be a Russian Geran-2 drone strike on an apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati early on May 29 after being hit by Ukrainian air defences over the Danube and veering off course into Nato territory. No one was killed, »»»

BUNIA, Congo: At least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola have now been reported in Congo’s ongoing outbreak, the central African nation said late Sunday, as patients who recovered from the disease spoke of their indescribable joy in interviews with The Associated Press. The outbreak remains focused in C»»»

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africans protesters have called for tough action against illegal migrants Police in Nigeria have warned against reprisals targeti»»»

Egypt may exceed its $10 billion target for foreign direct investment this year as the depreciated pound reduces the cost of conducting business in North Africa’s largest economy and a new investment law comes into force, the investment minister announced. Sahar Nasr informed Bloomberg she had been»»»

BABA ALINO CASE Discussions surrounding the Baba Alino case dominate the media on Monday. It first came to public attention a week ago following investigations by the anti-corruption platform BIRD and reports from local activists, who raised concerns about extensive construction activity on forest »»»

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. "We insist that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqae»»»

Markets, June 1 (SANA) Gold prices declined on Monday as a stronger US dollar and rising oil prices weighed on demand, while investors monitored geopolitical developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on inflation and US monetary policy. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,518.09 an ounce at »»»

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks reached a new high driven by gains in AI-related shares. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks extended a rally to a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intel»»»

DR Congo celebrates recovery of Ebola survivors Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa, KinshasaandHafsa Khalil ReutersMakati Tagirabo (L) and Baraka Bulambula (R) were two of the nurses who had recovered from Ebola in this latest outbreak Health authorities in the Dem»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Red Line: No Final Deal Without Lebanon Ceasefire 01-06-2026 12:06 PM Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in an image f»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, signaling further escalation of a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the US-Iran conflict. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Mon»»»

Israeli forces are making their deepest incursion inside Lebanon since they withdrew from the country over a quarter-century ago, despite a nominal U.S.-brokered ceasefire and the first direct talks between the countries in decades. The Israeli advance presents a challenge in the emerging deal to e»»»

MANILA, Philippines: A Philippine senator said he will surrender to authorities after a special anti-graft court ordered his arrest on Monday on a non-bailable charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a huge kickback in a flood-control project in the latest crisis to hit the upper chamber. The»»»