June 2026

Ethiopians Begin Voting in 7th General Election

Addis ababa: Ethiopians began casting their ballots on Monday as the country launched its 7th General Election. More than 54 million registered voters are eligible to participate, choosing from candidates representing 42 political parties.

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Lebanese President Says Negotiations with Israel Sound Option

Kuwait city: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said negotiations with Israel are a “sound and responsible” option, stressing that diplomacy is preferable to war and remains Lebanon’s only viable path to reduce further damage. Aoun emphasized that negotia…

Kuwait Air Defenses Repel Drone, Missile Attacks

Kuwait city: Kuwaiti Army’s air defenses engaged with hostile drones and missiles early Monday. The loud explosions heard in some parts of the country resulted from mid-air interceptions, the Army’s General Staff said in a statement carried by Kuwait …

UAE Slams Iranian Attacks on Kuwait

Kuwait city: The United Arab Emirates condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the Iranian missile and drone attacks on the State of Kuwait. A statement by the UAE Foreign Ministry on Monday stressed that these offensives amount to an egregious bre…