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»»»
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»»»