After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

DIBBINE, Lebanon: Israel's air force carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon on June 5, and the military told people...

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...

India tears into Pakistan's 'Fitna al Hindustan' narrative, exposes it as a 'factory of hate' at UN

India tears into Pakistan's 'Fitna al Hindustan' narrative, exposes it as a 'factory of hate' at UN

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations for propagating state-sponsored disinformation...

24 Indian crew members safely rescued following missile attack on tanker off Oman coast

24 Indian crew members safely rescued following missile attack on tanker off Oman coast

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers worldwide, the...

India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSC

India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSC

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): India has launched a scathing attack against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, fiercely...

Trump threatened Netanyahu with withdrawal of support Axios

Trump threatened Netanyahu with withdrawal of support  Axios

The US president reportedly urged the Israeli leader not to restart a full-blown war with Iran US President Donald Trump threatened...

Trump threatened Netanyahu with withdrawal of support for Israel - Axios

Trump threatened Netanyahu with withdrawal of support for Israel - Axios

The US president reportedly urged the Israeli leader not to restart a full-blown war with Iran ...

"IDF will continue to operate in Lebanon against Hezbollah": Israel Defence Minister Katz after Iran ceasefire pause

"IDF will continue to operate in Lebanon against Hezbollah": Israel Defence Minister Katz after Iran ceasefire pause

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 9 (ANI): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that Israel would continue military operations...

UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan

UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 9 (ANI/WAM): The UAE welcomed the joint statement on Sudan, which reaffirmed the shared commitment to supporting...

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-INTERNATIONAL PAPER AND METAL COIN EXHIBITION

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-INTERNATIONAL PAPER AND METAL COIN EXHIBITION

(260608) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the third International Paper and Metal Coin Exhibition at the Kuwait...

World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to U.S.

World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to U.S.

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped a Somali referee selected to work the...

Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'

Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) Neymar's recent MRI revealed he's making 'good progress' in his recovery from a calf...

William Saliba plays in final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

William Saliba plays in final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) William Saliba was deemed fit ahead of France's final friendly before the World Cup...

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines, conveys condolences over earthquake victims

UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines, conveys condolences over earthquake victims

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the earthquake...

Omani authorities rescue all 24 Indian crew after fire incident on oil tanker MT Marivex: Indian Embassy in Muscat

Omani authorities rescue all 24 Indian crew after fire incident on oil tanker MT Marivex: Indian Embassy in Muscat

Muscat [Oman], June 8 (ANI): All 24 Indian crew members aboard the oil tanker MT Marivex were safely rescued by Omani authorities after...

Shipping Ministry confirms fire incident on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of Hormuz

Shipping Ministry confirms fire incident on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of Hormuz

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Monday confirmed a fire incident aboard MT...

William Saliba fit for final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

William Saliba fit for final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) William Saliba was deemed fit ahead of France's final friendly before the World Cup...

UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan

UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE welcomed the joint statement on Sudan, which reaffirmed the shared commitment to supporting...

Report: PIF could end LIV Golf funding before end of season

Report: PIF could end LIV Golf funding before end of season

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images) Jon Rahm and Legion XIII might not have a chance to defend their LIV Golf League titles...

Report: PIF may end LIV Golf funding before end of season

Report: PIF may end LIV Golf funding before end of season

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images) Jon Rahm and his Legion XIII team might not have a chance to defend their LIV Golf League...

More global shocks ahead IMF chief

More global shocks ahead  IMF chief

The world has yet to fully internalize the fact that major disruptions are becoming the norm, Kristalina Georgieva has said The world...

Netanyahu says Israel halting Iran strikes for now, warns against renewed attacks

Netanyahu says Israel halting Iran strikes for now, warns against renewed attacks

JERUSALEM, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the fire against Iran is currently on hold,...

Ship with Indian crew sinking off Oman after being hit by projectile - media

Ship with Indian crew sinking off Oman after being hit by projectile - media

All 24 crew of the Palau-flagged MT Marivex are safe, New Delhi's Shipping Ministry has said ...

LEBANON-BEIRUT-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES-FUNERAL

LEBANON-BEIRUT-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES-FUNERAL

(260608) -- BEIRUT, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2026 shows families of Lebanese army soldiers who were killed...

Mbappe choses Ronaldo to outscore Messi; picks himself to outscore Portugal icon in WC2026

Mbappe choses Ronaldo to outscore Messi; picks himself to outscore Portugal icon in WC2026

New Jersey [US], June 8 (ANI): France national team captain and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has backed legendary Cristiano...

Israel to halt strikes on Iran at US request, maintain operations in Southern Lebanon: Report

Israel to halt strikes on Iran at US request, maintain operations in Southern Lebanon: Report

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 8 (ANI): Israel has agreed to a request from the US President Donald Trump's administration to halt strikes...

"Neither abandoned the field nor the negotiating table": Iranian President signals Iran's dual track of defence and diplomacy

"Neither abandoned the field nor the negotiating table": Iranian President signals Iran's dual track of defence and diplomacy

Tehran [Iran], June 8 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday asserted that Tehran remains committed to both defending...

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation Launches her First Virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform to Inspire The Next Generation of Leaders

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation Launches her First Virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform to Inspire The Next Generation of Leaders

BusinessWire India Dubai [UAE] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has launched...

Trump says Iran, Israel eyeing "immediate ceasefire"; warns "ignorance or stupidity" could derail overall peace deal

Trump says Iran, Israel eyeing "immediate ceasefire"; warns "ignorance or stupidity" could derail overall peace deal

Washington DC [US], June 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday stated that both Iran and Israel are looking to implement an...

MoFA receives credentials copy from Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Mauritania to UAE

MoFA receives credentials copy from Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Mauritania to UAE

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy...

Bahraini delegation explores Dubai Foundation for Women and Children's model for childcare, psychosocial support

Bahraini delegation explores Dubai Foundation for Women and Children's model for childcare, psychosocial support

DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) welcomed a delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain to...

Iran Announces Pause in Strikes on Israel

Iran Announces Pause in Strikes on Israel

Iran's military joint command has announced a 'suspension? of attacks on Israel, signaling a potential pause in hostilities after a...

"Iran, a big threat to peace, security of Middle East": Israeli expert Schwartz warns of regional instability amid escalation

"Iran, a big threat to peace, security of Middle East": Israeli expert Schwartz warns of regional instability amid escalation

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 8 (ANI): As hostilities between Iran and Israel intensify, Adi Schwartz, Director of Research at the Misgav...

Arab Children's Literature Award continues to receive entries until August

Arab Children's Literature Award continues to receive entries until August

SHARJAH, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The International Award for Arabic Children's Literature, organised by the UAE Board on Books for...

Istanbul to host second Sharjah Award in Public Finance Forum in June

Istanbul to host second Sharjah Award in Public Finance Forum in June

SHARJAH, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Award in Public Finance, in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation...

Domestic LPG buyers getting Rs 700-Rs 1000 subsidy per cylinder, under recovery of about Rs 700: Petroleum Ministry

Domestic LPG buyers getting Rs 700-Rs 1000 subsidy per cylinder, under recovery of about Rs 700: Petroleum Ministry

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The government has stressed that LPG consumers continue to get a large indirect subsidy even after...

Makers drop BTS scenes from sets of 'Toxic' to wish Geetu Mohandas on her birthday

Makers drop BTS scenes from sets of 'Toxic' to wish Geetu Mohandas on her birthday

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 8 (ANI): The makers of Toxic have dropped behind-the-scenes footage from the sets of the film featuring...

LEBANON-KFAR JARRA-FUNERAL

LEBANON-KFAR JARRA-FUNERAL

(260608) -- KFAR JARRA, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend the funeral of a Lebanese army officer in Kfar Jarra, Lebanon, on June...

UAE strengthens global presence: Al Kamali appointed Chairman of Disciplinary Committee for largest FIFA World Cup edition

UAE strengthens global presence: Al Kamali appointed Chairman of Disciplinary Committee for largest FIFA World Cup edition

MIAMI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) - FIFA has appointed Emirati legal advisor Mohammed Al Kamali, Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee,...

Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of Hormuz

Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of Hormuz

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Monday confirmed a fire incident aboard MT...

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UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war
UN food agency warns that countries face hunger because of Iran war

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Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery

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Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised
Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan should use its defense money more wisely and learn from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, especially...


Ballistic missiles fired toward Bahrain, Kuwait by Iran
Ballistic missiles fired toward Bahrain, Kuwait by Iran

CAIRO, Egypt: Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early on June 6, Bahrain's government said, adding...


After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon
After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

DIBBINE, Lebanon: Israel's air force carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon on June 5, and the military told people...


Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


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