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Abu Dhabi police issue warning over unauthorized celebratory parades

Abu Dhabi police issue warning over unauthorized celebratory parades

Police said compliance with regulations is essential to protect public safety, lives and property, and ensure orderly events

Asia
US military says it will begin blocking vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports today

US military says it will begin blocking vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports today

US says the blockade is enforced impartially on all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

Europe
Police say over 500 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London

Police say over 500 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London

Officers carried away activists to cheers and clapping from other demonstrators who gathered for the sit-down demonstration in the capital's Trafalgar Square

Middle East
Israel PM Netanyahu formally appoints new Mossad chief

Israel PM Netanyahu formally appoints new Mossad chief

Major General Roman Gofman, an army officer with no prior intelligence background, will assume the role on June 2

North America
Iran parliament speaker says US 'unable' to gain Tehran's trust in talks

Iran parliament speaker says US 'unable' to gain Tehran's trust in talks

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf praises Pakistan’s role in talks, sends regards to its people after US-Iran negotiations stall