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US blockade tightens grip on Iran as ships diverted and tensions with Israel rise

New round of Israel-Lebanon talks begin in WashingtonJAY HILOTIN

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Visitors to the popular mall were in for a surprise when Sheikh Mohammed appeared alongside a small group of officials during an unannounced tour.

Watch: Sheikh Mohammed surprises mall visitorsHUDA ATA

Meta experiments with creator-friendly Reels designed for binge viewing and retention.

Instagram, Facebook Reels may soon work like TV showsNATHANIEL LACSINA

Ajit Sheth captures Dubai’s spectacular skyline

UAE: Fair weather forecast tomorrowWAM

Driver steals helper's vehicle after surviving rollover crash in Oman

Driver survives crash then steals rescuer's vehicleHUDA ATA

Fujairah Police stressed that the temperature inside a vehicle can increase within minutes, creating potentially fatal conditions for children.

Fujairah Police: Never leave children alone in carHUDA ATA

Al Ansari money exchange, Dubai.

BANKING & INSURANCE

New salary deadline drives 151% payroll surge in UAEGULF NEWS REPORT

flydubai said it has carried more than 140 million passengers and now serves 100 destinations with a fleet of 97 aircraft.

flydubai celebrates 17 years of growthGULF NEWS

Rubio's comments came during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Rubio sets conditions for Iran talksHUDA ATA

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE with Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM).

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Sheikh Hamdan outlines Dubai economic prioritiesDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar on incursions by Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque

Statement by 8 foreign ministers on Al Aqsa MosqueWAM

UAE healthcare and medical insurance costs have been on the up and up, and there are still ways that residents can better manage their side of the cost equation.

New UAE health cover freezes premiums for 5 yearsDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Sharjah Crown Prince ordered the acceleration of the adoption of modern technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) assistants.

Sharjah speeds up AI use in governmentHUDA ATA

An Iranian man holds the image of the late assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a gathering at the Imam Khomeini Mosque (Mosalla) to commemorate those killed in former wars and also those killed during the latest US-Israel led war, in Tehran on May 24, 2026.

Iran plans three-day funeral for late supreme leaderAFP

Just a short drive from Dubai, Saadiyat Beach feels like a tropical escape without leaving the UAE.

Saadiyat Beach is one of the world’s top beachesNIRANJANA SUNIL

This screen grab from bodycam video taken on December 3, 2025 and released by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary to AFP on June 2, 2026 shows 18-year-old student Henry Nowak being handcuffed by police before his death, following a false claim of racial abuse, in Southampton, south England.

‘I can’t breathe’: Bodycam footage fuels UK police rowAFP

Sheikh Mohamed said Al Qaisiya was a key figure in the UAE's formative years, praising his contributions to education.

UAE pays tribute to Dr Mahmoud Al QaisiyaHUDA ATA

Why Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky keep returning to Abu Dhabi: 12 favourite spots

Why Chris Hemsworth keeps returning to Abu DhabiLAKSHANA N PALAT

The ports of Santos and Itaqui are structurally constrained, particularly in Santos, where limited expansion capacity and chronic congestion are expected to underpin long-term utilisation and pricing resilience. Pictured above is the Port of Santos.

AD Ports enters Brazil with Dh3.1 billion port deal DHANUSHA GOKULAN

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai sets new rules for body cameras in legal casesGULF NEWS REPORT

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Many UAE dairy products to get less sweet from Sept’ 26SAJILA SASEENDRAN

Felix Lauterbach, founder of UAE based sports venture Finomena Football. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Finomena Football: Bringing the UAE its own gameROBERT ILSLEY

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reacts to a point against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's quarter final singles match on day 10 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 2, 2026.

Kostyuk into French Open semisJAYDIP SENGUPTA

From Kerala roots to the World Cup stage. Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid is set to make history with Qatar.

A Malayali at the World Cup? Meet Qatar's TahsinSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

Two killed, three injured in armed neighbourhood dispute in Jordan's capital.

Two killed, three injured in Jordan armed disputeKHITAM AL AMIR

The couple travelled from the remote island region to attend a public outreach programme organised by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, where citizens were invited to directly present their concerns to the government.

Wife carries disabled husband on her back to seek aid STEPHEN N R

Lalit Modi on why he broke up with Sushmita Sen: 'She isn't a gold-digger; she's a diamond'

Why Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen broke up LAKSHANA N PALAT

Hackers allegedly bypassed protections by manipulating Meta’s support chatbot.

Hackers only had to ask Meta AI to steal Insta accountsNATHANIEL LACSINA

New Zealand’s Tim Payne kicks the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania qualifiers group final football match between New Zealand and New Caledonia at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on March 24, 2025.

Payne’s fairytale Insta journey talk of the townJAYDIP SENGUPTA

Oman's public sector employees will enjoy a three-day break as Islamic New year falls on Thursday, June 18.

Oman announces Islamic NY holiday for public sectorKHITAM AL AMIR

A tractor tows a small boat through shallow water as cargo ships and industrial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Three months of paralysis: Hormuz remains a ghost routeSTEPHEN N R

Yas Clinic launches advanced diagnostic laboratory in Abu Dhabi

Yas Clinic launches diagnostic laboratory in Abu DhabiALI AL HAMMADI

100 Years of Bollywood: The Musical, produced by Malhaar, will be staged at the Cultural Foundation Theatre, Qasr Al Hosn, on Friday June 5.

100 Years of Bollywood musical heads to Abu DhabiAREEBA HASHMI

Credit scores UAE: Four ways it affects your life outside the bank

UAE credit scores: Why they matter beyond banksZAINAB HUSAIN

US actor Tom Hanks poses with his character Woody, upon arrival to attend the red carpet for the UK launch event of the film 'Toy Story 5' in London on May 28, 2026.

Toy Story 5: Hanks on ‘terrifying’ screen glowLAKSHANA N PALAT

Ram Charan’s film with Buchi Babu Sana titled ‘Peddi’!

'Most difficult character': Ram Charan acting on PeddiAREEBA HASHMI

Israeli strikes and cross-border fire continue in Southern Lebanon

Smoke rises from south Lebanon despite US announcementDEVADASAN K P

CineNow's Film IP bets on the UAE as Indian Cinema’s next capital hub

CineNow bets on UAE as Indian Cinema's next capital hubFRIDAY

The United States has paused the issuance of new EB-2 immigrant visas to Indian applicants after reaching its annual cap for fiscal year 2026. Photo for illustrative purposes.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

US stops major visa category for Indian professionalsDHANUSHA GOKULAN

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli with wif, actress Anushka Sharma.

Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma head for spiritual breakLAKSHANA N PALAT

St. Kitts and Nevis biometric enrolment reaches London, Abu Dhabi and Toronto

COMPANY RELEASES

New biometric centres for St Kitts and Nevis GULF NEWS REPORT

New digital systems and migration pact seen cutting need for internal Schengen checks

Schengen travel rules: EU signals major border shiftLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

The MRT-7, which runs 22.8km from North Avenue (Quezon City) to San Jose del Monte (Bulacan) with 14 stations and is set to open in June 2027, after years of delay due to right-of-way snags. The $1.54-billion project is bankrolled by a San Miguel Corp-led group.

Manila's MRT-7 targets June 2027 openingJAY HILOTIN

Gabriel Middleton (left) and with his dad, Ant Middleton, on the summit of Mount Everest

UAE flag flown on Mount Everest as expat breaks recordMARK THOMPSON

The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11

FIFA World Cup 2026: Best fan zones and watch partiesAREEBA HASHMI

The escalating nature of the Ebola outbreak has sparked a race to find a vaccine that can be quickly developed, manufactured then tested in humans during clinical trials in the affected region.

Race to develop Ebola vaccine heats upAFP

Head of climate prediction services at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Wilfran Moufouma-Okia points on graphs displayed on a computer screen at the WMO headquarters in Geneva, on June 1, 2026.

Droughts, extreme heat: Is ‘super’ El Nino coming?STEPHEN N R

Interior Ministry cites security risks as Bahrain blocks trips to Iran, Iraq

Bahrain bans citizens from travelling to Iran and Iraq LEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

IFFCO brands include London Dairy ice cream, Tiffany, Alfa, Noor and more.

Abu Dhabi's IHC, Emaar's Alabbar eye Dubai giant IFFCO JUSTIN VARGHESE

The ministry addressed several common misconceptions about Ebola.

UAE debunks Ebola myths and clarifies factsCHRISTIAN BORBON

She played the female lead opposite Malayalam Mammootty in back-to-back films Utopiayile Rajavu and Pathemari.

Jewel Mary shuts down death hoax rumours LAKSHANA N PALAT

Pentagon redesignates press office as classified, blocking reporters’ access

Pentagon bars journalists from its press officeAP

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi in the Księgarnia Korekty bookstore in Warsaw for the launch of the Polish version of her book Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha

Book brings Arab history to life in heart of EuropeMARK THOMPSON

These seven travel-friendly products are worth making room for in your carry-on to help combat dryness, fatigue and post-flight skin woes.

7 skincare essentials for UAE travellers, 2026 LAKSHANA N PALAT

Three escapees from prison were recaptured by Kuwaiti security forces.

Three escaped inmates recaptured in KuwaitKHITAM AL AMIR

NRIs in UAE: India to phase out mAadhaar as new app takes over - what changes

BANKING & INSURANCE

India to phase out mAadhaar as new app takes overJUSTIN VARGHESE

UKMTO said the vessel was transiting the Gulf approximately 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr when it was hit on its starboard side.

Cargo ship damaged after claimed Iranian missile strikeLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

UAE Lottery reveals full identity of first Dh30 million winner Tayab

UAE Lottery reveals full identity of Dh30m winner TayabSAJILA SASEENDRAN

Sabrina Carpenter arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026.

Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order for stalkerAREEBA HASHMI

Abu dhabi skyline

Abu Dhabi rent freeze to affect old or new tenants?JUSTIN VARGHESE

A MQ-1 Predator drone flies over an undisclosed location inthis handout by the US Air Force.

How one Iranian missile could trigger US counterstrikeJAY HILOTIN

Seven family members were killed after their car plunged into Nile canal near Egypt's town of Badrashin.

Family of seven members die in Egypt canal crashKHITAM AL AMIR

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President

Gargash blames Iran’s expansive policy for instabilityKHITAM AL AMIR

Taylor Swift has a new song coming, and this time it is for Woody, Buzz and the gang.

Taylor Swift is officially joining the Toy Story-verseAREEBA HASHMI

The schedule, announced as part of the broader 2026–2027 academic calendar, is designed to provide schools, parents, and students with early clarity on term dates and holiday periods.

Here's when UAE schools close for the summer LAKSHANA N PALAT

Tenants gain cost certainty as landlords ordered to keep current rent levels

Abu Dhabi freezes rent hikes: What tenants need to knowABDULLA RASHEED

New rule ends 14-day grace period, mandates pre-180-day registration for foreigners

New visa rule in India: Major shift for long-term staysLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

On paper, the Oura Ring 5 and Ring 4 may look similar in purpose, but under the hood the hardware has been significantly refined

Oura Ring 5 price UAE price revealedLAKSHANA N PALAT

A departures board shows a cancelled flight to Okinawa after Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi shut down the airport there as it moved toward mainland Japan.

Storm Jangmi pounds Japan, grounds flights, injures 9AFP

Lively’s legal team returned to court in New York, asking a judge to order Baldoni to cover her legal expenses and impose additional penalties.
(Photos by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Blake Lively seeks penalties in Justin Baldoni caseLAKSHANA N PALAT

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve witnessed the first birth of an onager, one of the world's rarest wild equids, in more than 100 years, marking a milestone in efforts to restore species that disappeared from the Arabian Peninsula.

Male Onager born in Saudi Arabia reserveKHITAM AL AMIR

Class 12 students get June 2–6 to apply online; no offline or late requests allowed

CBSE Class 12 portal live: How re-evaluation worksLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN

Infinity Ward says the goal is a more intense and emotionally charged experience than previous entries, combining realistic military detail with high-stakes storytelling.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announced LAKSHANA N PALAT

Alizey Mirza and Lailli Mirza on Desi Bling

Desi Bling review: When reality TV forgets to be realSAARANGI AJI

Will The Boroughs return for Season 2? Creators tease bigger mystery after Netflix finale twist

The Boroughs Season 1 ending explainedLAKSHANA N PALAT

This picture taken from a position in the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon shows smoke rising in the distance, behind the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, following an Israeli airstrike on the village of Yohmor on May 31, 2026.

Iran’s missile video sends message to WashingtonCHRISTIAN BORBON

Lalit Modi wants to make the stadium a 365 day destination

Lalit Modi: I would demolish Narendra Modi StadiumSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

Students can now apply for marks verification and re-evaluation after technical issues pushed back launch

CBSE re-evaluation portal goes live: How to checkANI

6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Italy’s Calabria coast

6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Italy’s coastGULF NEWS REPORT

Abhirami, Arjun and Preity Mukundhan in a poster from ‘Blast’

Blast turns mid-budget gamble into box office goldDEVADASAN K P

Fuel prices rise again in Rajasthan; petrol in Jaipur costs Rs 112.66 per litre

UAE petrol prices are still lower than everywhere elseJUSTIN VARGHESE

US Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct fast rope training aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Arabian Sea.

121 ships redirected as US rachets up Iran blockadeJAY HILOTIN

Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank

5-day advance notice for investment rounds required KHITAM AL AMIR

Temperatures are expected to range between reach between 43°C and 47°C inland, 36°C to 41°C in coastal and island areas, dropping to 32°C to 37°C in mountainous regions.

UAE set for 47°C heat as dusty weather continuesKHITAM AL AMIR

Sharjah Police ensured safety and smooth traffic during Eid Al Adha.

70,000 Calls, smooth Eid for Sharjah PoliceGULF NEWS REPORT

Sharjah Police awareness video shows how unlocked vehicles can attract thieves.

COURT AND CRIME

Sharjah Police show how a car can vanish in secondsAGHADDIR ALI

Sachin Tendulkar's proposed changes

Tendulkar's proposed IPL rule changes are interestingSHAMSEER MOHAMMED

A Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in November 2023. Houthi attacks on commercial shipping previously disrupted traffic through the Bab Al Mandab Strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.

After Hormuz, are Iran, allies eyeing Bab Al Mandab?STEPHEN N R

This aerial photograph shows flood waters along the water stations in Syria's Deir Ezzor province on May 31, 2026, following recent flooding as water levels from the Euphrates river rise.

Euphrates flood deprives east Syria farmers from cropsAFP

Kyiv residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets, AFP journalists observed, as a large plume of smoke emanated from the city centre.

Missile explosions heard in Kyiv: AFP journalistsAFP

Nasa confirmed a fireball over New England at 2:06 pm EDT on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Based on the latest Nasa data, the energy released at breakup is estimated to be equivalent to about 230 tons of TNT, which accounts for the sonic boom.

Meteor 'as heavy as an elephant' causes US speculationAP

Africa is a continent rich in minerals powering the green economy, alive with the energy of the world’s youngest population, and open to trade routes and partnerships that serve mutual futures.

Why Africa may hold the keys to 21st-century economySHAMMA AHMED ALQUTBAH

A Ukrainian soldier carries a drones. Cross-border drone attacks have intensified in recent months as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes in the more than four-year war.

Ukrainian drone strike kills one in Kursk: GovernorAFP

Officials sign the deal formally activating the electronic link between Jordan’s capital market (ASX) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) through “Tabadul”. The move is expected to boost joint cooperation between Jordan and the UAE, in line with efforts to develop regional financial markets and enhance integration.

Tabadul: Amman, Abu Dhabi stock exchanges e-linkedGULF NEWS REPORT

Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament.

Arab Parliament condemns Iranian attacks on KuwaitWAM

A view of Kuwait.

Egypt condemns Iran's repeated attacks on KuwaitWAM

Iran’s Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf

Iran's Ghalibaf warns of action vs Israel over LebanonJAY HILOTIN

Oil prices hover near $95 as Iran conflict keeps global supplies in a chokehold — Why your fuel tank still hurts

Oil hover nears $95 as Iran conflict chokes supplyJAY HILOTIN

A US F-35 fighter jet flying over the Gulf. At the centre of the US-Iran dispute are two issues that negotiators have struggled to resolve for months: Iran’s stockpile of highly-enriched uranium and the future status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Conflicting US-Iran statements deepen uncertaintyJAY HILOTIN

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, speaks as he attends a signing ceremony at Downing Street in London on May 20, 2026.

Iranian attacks on Kuwait unacceptable escalation: GCCWAM

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