WASHINGTON— The United States said on Monday that there will be no tolls for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits. They included a possible $300 billion reconstruction fund for the war-battered country, but the release of funds will be “tied to performance,” a senior Trump administration official said. Meanwhile, three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the US lifted its naval blockade on the country, according to…
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BEIRUT — Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Monday it repelled an Israeli force that was trying to “advance” in southern Lebanon, despite the US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war on all fronts including in Lebanon. Fighters from the group “using rockets and drones” blocked an Israeli force consisting of an excavator and two Merkava tanks that was “advancing” in the vicinity of Kfar Tebnit town near the southern city of Nabatieh, the pro-Iranian group said in a statement. In another statement late Monday, Hezbollah said: “The enemy army regrouped its forces in the vicinity of the crossing area…
SHARJAH, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting private-sector growth, highlighting the launch of the integrated logistics corridor linking Sharjah’s ports with ports in Oman through land border crossings as a strategic initiative to enhance regional trade and strengthen business competitiveness. SCCI said the project is designed to improve trade flows, expand logistics options for businesses and enhance regional supply chain efficiency. The Chamber added that it will continue supporting companies in maximising the benefits of the new logistics system. The remarks were made during the Sharjah Chamber’s regular…
MIAMI — Mohammed Al Owais produced a heroic performance and came within minutes of ending Saudi Arabia’s 32-year wait for a World Cup clean sheet before Uruguay salvaged a 1-1 draw in the Green Falcons’ Group H opener on Tuesday. Al Owais made a tournament-high nine saves and was one of Saudi Arabia’s standout performers as the team looked set for a famous victory over the two-time world champions. The AlUla goalkeeper repeatedly frustrated Uruguay’s attack and finished the match with a 7.6 rating from statistics platform Sofascore, level with goalscorer Abdulelah Al Amri as the highest-rated Saudi player on…
LOS ANGELES — Eight people aboard a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber are believed to have been killed after the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday. The US Air Force said initial indications suggested the crash was not survivable. “Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable,” Edwards Air Force Base said in a statement posted on social media. The aircraft went down at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time shortly after departing the base, located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The cause of the crash remains…
SHARJAH, 15th June May, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen logistics connectivity, the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA), in partnership with Gulftainer, the region’s leading operator of ports, terminals, and logistics services, continues to advance the development of Sajaa Logistics Complex as a fully integrated multimodal platform linking the emirate’s ports with its airports and industrial zones. Spanning more than 3 million square feet, the facility is set to achieve a future annual handling capacity exceeding 850,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The logistics complex forms a key component of the trade and…
The UAE and 79 other countries have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the drone attack launched on May 17, against electrical infrastructure near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, describing it as a serious threat to regional and international security. The statement, backed by a broad coalition of countries from across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, said the attack near Barakah Nuclear Plant by armed factions in Iraq constituted a “flagrant violation of international law… and threatens regional and international peace and security”. “We condemn in the strongest terms the drone attack of May 17, 2026…
MAKKAH — On the eve of the Islamic New Year, preparations have begun to replace the Kiswa (cover) of the Holy Kaaba. Islam’s holiest shrine will be adorned with the new Kiswa on Tuesday morning, the first day of Muharram, 1448 AH. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, represented by the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, has started on Monday night the process of replacing the Kiswa such as removing the gold-embroidered ornaments, decorative elements, lamps, and other embellishments attached to the Kiswa, as well as…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a phone call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. During the call, the ministers reviewed the latest regional developments. They also discussed issues of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
PARIS, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has concluded its first day of participation at Eurosatory 2026, the world’s leading international defence and security exhibition, receiving significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies. Since 1967, Eurosatory has built its status as the benchmark global tradeshow for Defence and Security, bringing together the key players from the defence and security international ecosystem. The exhibition features thousands of global companies and key decision-makers from around the world and will continue until 19 June at the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte in Paris,…