The Christian quarter in south Lebanon's Tyre, the last pocket of the coastal city spared from Israeli threats, was emptied out on Tuesday after an unprecedented warning for the city's residents.

(MENAFN - Live Mint) Hours after a US military helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said the two pilots on board were–fine– following the ...

Ben Gvir calls for detaining Hezbollah families; Dichter demands harder Iran strikes in next round

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said negotiations over a peace deal to end the Middle East war were in their final stages, after Iran and Israel halted attacks that threatened to reignite the months-long conflict.

Iran's football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row.

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(MENAFN) Iran's airspace has returned to normal operations following the emergency suspension of flights triggered by Sunday's exchange of missile and air strikes with Israel, the country's Civil ...

The Israeli army's withdrawal from south Lebanon would enable the Lebanese state to "extend its authority, end armed appearances and eliminate any justification for the persistence of weapons other than those of legitimate authorities and their armed forces," President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday.

Christian religious leaders from the southern port city of Tyre called on the international community and Lebanese officials on Tuesday to act quickly to prevent Israel from attacking the Christian district of the city, as airstrikes on nearby neighborhoods killed eight people and wounded dozens of others.

Israel's security cabinet has decided that any Hezbollah rocket on Israel will be met with an attack on Beirut's southern suburbs without the need for prior political approval, Israel's Channel 14 reported on Tuesday.

An Israeli airstrike on the southern city of Tyre before an Israeli military warning on Tuesday killed at least eight people and wounded 32 others.

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump declared Monday that the United States is on the verge of achieving complete victory against Iran, setting a bold two-week timeline even as Tehran and Jerusalem ...

(MENAFN - The Rio Times) Rio Times Global Economy Briefing The Big Three Chips bounced, partially. The Nasdaq rose 0.86% and the semiconductor ETF gained 5%, recovering some of Friday's losses, ...

(MENAFN) The United States will press ahead with efforts to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran irrespective of Israel's stance on the matter, Vice President JD Vance declared Monday – remarks that ...

Across Lebanon, the Cabriolet Film Festival transforms public spaces into free cinemas and cultural hubs celebrating short films and collective imagination.

(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) The S & P 500 rose 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.6% and the Dow slipped 0.2%. Apple introduced Siri AI at WWDC 2026 but didn't provide a launch timeline. Alphabet to ...

Donya‐e‐Eqtesad argues that the core problem in negotiations lies in the US approach. Washington’s behavior in recent years — especially in recent days — shows that a significant part of its strategic calculations is based on the logic of the “chicken game.” According to this logic, the US continues economic and military pressure during negotiations…

Tehran's direct attacks on Israel signal a break from decades of strategic patience, but they may also reveal the collapse of its long-standing proxy strategy

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Amid the latest escalation between Iran, Israel, and the US, Lucas warns that both Tehran and Jerusalem are increasingly willing to act independently of Washington's preferences, exposing what he describes as Donald Trump's…

The pattern is now visible. On 1 June, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire. Within days, both sides violated it. On 5 June, Israeli airstrikes killed three Lebanese army officers and six others on a road south of Nabatiyeh. On 6 June, Israeli helicopters struck Beirut’s southern suburbs in retaliation for Hezbollah drone attacks.…

Maya Diab knows how to turn her look into an unforgettable moment. In Turkey, during her performance at a luxurious wedding, she looked stunning in a design combining dreamy femininity and modern creativity crafted by Jean-Louis Sabaji. The Lebanese star's dress featured a bright pink tulle ensemble combining boldness and refined drama, capturing a…

Matches for the 2026 World Cup are being held at 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors.

Iran's World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast.

Legal disputes and acrimony have replaced the accolades and euphoria for Morocco's national soccer team ahead of this year's World Cup.

How deceased artists continue generating income through rights, streaming, and evolving legal frameworks.

(MENAFN) Iran's national football team touched down at Tijuana International Airport in Mexico at 5 a.m. Sunday, completing a cross-border relocation forced by mounting logistical obstacles, visa ...

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on the Al Jazeera website on June 7, a globally recognized expert in Middle Eastern politics and regional diplomacy wrote that Iran’s response to the joint U.S.-Israeli war of aggression on the Islamic Republic revealed the “limits of U.S. protection”.

(MENAFN - Amman Net) Regional political developments and domestic economic challenges dominated opinion and analysis pieces in Jordanian newspapers today. Columnists focused on developments in ...

(MENAFN - Baystreet) Canada's main stock index fell more than 1% on Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street, as stronger-than-expected U.S. and domestic payrolls data fueled expectations of a ...

(MENAFN - Baystreet) Canada's main stock index opened sharply lower on Friday, tracking losses?on Wall?Street, as stronger-than-expected U.S. and?domestic payrolls?data fueled expectations ...

Football fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all.

Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies at the World Cup.

Emmanuel Marre revisits 1940 France through his great-grandfather’s story, blurring memory, morality, and obedience in a Cannes-winning screenplay that questions how nations remember their darkest chapters.

(MENAFN - ING) Energy - Oil product inventories fall in Europe and Singapore While there are few signs of progress in US-Iran talks, the oil market continues to trade on expectations of an imminent ...

(MENAFN - Baystreet) Canada's main stock index rose on Thursday after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes of de-escalation in the broader U.S.-Iran conflict, while investors ...

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Like medication, grief technology should be approached experimentally: if it causes harm or fails to help, users should stop. But that choice is theirs to make By: ...

A Lebanese makeup artist blends art, memory, and artificial intelligence to create a visual homage that celebrates cultural icons, peace, and the resilience of southern Lebanon’s border villages.

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, June 3 (Petra) -- Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein, a regional workshop entitled "Promoting Positive Community Behavior to ...

(MENAFN) An average of 11 children were killed or injured each day in Lebanon during the past week, according to UNICEF, which expressed alarm over the growing toll on children as military strikes ...

Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Hajj.

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj. While fulfilling a religious obligation, they immerse themselves in what can be a spiritual experience of a lifetime for them and a chance to seek God's forgiveness and the erasure…

(MENAFN - Tactics PR) Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) and Lebanese NGO Alsama Project have signed an agreement during the Education World Forum to collaborate on a new ...

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Alsama has developed an accelerated education model tailored for teenagers; through its curriculum, students can progress to university in around six years By: Nandini ...

(MENAFN) Jabal Amel Hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre remains operational despite ongoing Israeli bombardment, with medical staff continuing to treat wounded civilians while the ...

(MENAFN) Authorities in Lebanon say tens of thousands of residential units have been damaged or destroyed since a ceasefire agreement linked to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict came into effect, ...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a fence-mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday to underscore strong bilateral ties, after U.S. President Donald Trump's broadsides against Pope Leo XIV for his opposition to the Iran war angered the Holy See and sparked ongoing sparring between them.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened a fence-mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday after President Donald Trump's broadsides against Pope Leo XIV and the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran angered the Holy See and sparked ongoing sparring between the two American leaders.

Trump is renewing his criticism of Pope Leo XIV even as Rubio prepares to visit Vatican City, ostensibly to ease tensions between Washington and the Holy See.