May 26 (UPI) -- An implosion at a manufacturing facility in Washington killed multiple people and injured 10 others, including a firefighter, local authorities said Tuesday. The implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Wash., happened around 7:20 a.m. The facility is a pulp »»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s UN ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN Security Council meeting and called it a breach of US obligations as host of the UN Vassily Nebenzia made the comment at a meeting of the 15»»»

Share: The Israeli army has deployed “significant ground forces” to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, taking control of “strategic areas”, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the town of Nabatiyeh was targeted by Israeli strikes following an unprecedented ev»»»

US President Donald Trump said he had shifted a rare cabinet meeting planned for Wednesday at his Camp David retreat to the White House because of bad weather. Also Read: All eyes on Trump’s rare Camp David cabinet meeting amid Iran uncertaintyThe meeting at the secluded lodge in the Maryland hills»»»

QNA Makkah Pilgrims from Qatar joined worshipers from around the world at Mount Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most important ritual of Hajj, in an atmosphere marked by prayer, reflection and devotion. Pilgrims will perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined and shortened in accordance with the tradi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Place Vendôme, Qatar’s premier luxury shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination, has launched ‘Rooted in Resilience’, a community-driven campaign inspired by the Sidra tree, one of Qatar’s most enduring cultural symbols. A heartfelt tribute to Qatar and its leaders»»»

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Several pilgrims from Qatar’s Hajj Mission praised the advanced level of services provided during this year’s pilgrimage season, saying the mission delivered an integrated model of field operations and organisation from the moment they departed Qatar through their movement »»»

ARAFAT: More than 1.7 million pilgrims are performing Hajj this year, the majority of whom live outside of Saudi Arabia, according to authorities in the Kingdom. The total number of 1,707,301 is an increase of of 34,071, or 2.04 percent, compared with the 1,673,230 who attended the 2025 Hajj. This »»»

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PARIS, France: World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, moving past Clement Tabur to book his spot in the second round. The 24-year-old needed just over two hours to beat the French wildcard 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. It was a 30th »»»

QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) held an event to showcase the Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Qatar. Held at the Katara Drama Theatre on Monday, the event was attended by a large audience that included a li»»»

Regzar Kay Chiragh, authored by Zahid Hussain Awan, was formally unveiled during a graceful ceremony organised by Halqa e Ahbab Qatar at the Friends Cultural Centre in Doha. The 187-page Urdu publication documents the journey and achievements of Halqa e Ahbab Qatar, a long-standing platform serving»»»

Imran Khan, a traveller from Toronto, Canada, said his recent visit to Qatar left him deeply impressed by the country’s landscapes, cultural diversity and welcoming atmosphere. Originally from Pakistan and now living in Toronto, a city known for its multicultural character, Khan said he discovered »»»

PARIS: Seven people have died in France in circumstances related directly or indirectly to the current heatwave, French Junior ​Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday. Five of the seven fatalities were people drowning in lakes, ‌rivers ⁠or on beaches, Bregeon said. The ‌government has ⁠ordere»»»

QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Tuesday with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region as well as efforts aimed at de-escalation, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will organise “Eid Al Adha Celebrations 2026 for Communities” at Asian Town and Al Khor Workers Sports Complex on the first and second days of Eid from 5pm to 10pm, and at Kreeq Sports behind Barwa Vill»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched and automated 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MoT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs, »»»

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for intense prayers on Tuesday, the second official day and the climax of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding p»»»

The Hague, May. 26 (SANA) The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced on Tuesday that dozens of munitions, chemical materials and related equipment linked to the deposed regime had been found at several sites in Syria, as part of ongoing verification efforts conducted »»»

THE HAGUE: Dozens of undeclared chemical weapons have been found in Syria, a global watchdog said on Tuesday, in its monthly report on its activities in the country. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said a team was deployed at the start of this month “to verify the ac»»»

ABU DHABI: Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE leaders and people on Eid Al-Adha, praying for continued prosperity, security and blessings for the UAE and the wider Muslim world. He said Eid »»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the rapid spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is exceeding the capacity of current response efforts, noting that the number of deaths suspected to be linked to the outbreak has risen to 220. Dr. Ted»»»

PARIS: Paris prosecutors have opened a probe to investigate whether an Israeli company interfered in local French elections, after several far-left candidates charged they were targeted by disinformation campaigns.The probe will examine allegations by three members of the far-left La France Insoumi»»»

RABAT: Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco’s history-making 2022 World Cup squad picked Tuesday for the 2026 tournament in North America. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was hired only in March, drew heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe where the »»»

This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance operation on 26-05-2026 targeting an Israeli enemy army Hummer vehicle in the city of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, by the Ababil loitering drone. Hezbollah Military Media dedicates this attack to the students, teachers and all martyrs murdered b»»»

Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – More than 1.7 million Muslims gathered for this year's climax of the hajj pilgrimage, enduring scorching desert heat on Tuesday to fulfill a lifelong religious duty. Pilgrims prayed under temperatures topping 44°C, while Saudi authorities depl»»»

Emergency room visits for tick bites in April 2026 were up by almost double over those reported in April 2025. File Photo courtesy of CDC Emergency room visits for tick bites climbed in April compared to the same month last year, a sign that tick activity is ramping up as millions of people head ou»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has dismissed General János Hajdu from his position as director-general of Hungary’s Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK), marking another major shake-up following the change of government. According to a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday evening, Magyar officially relie»»»

1 of 3 | Vice President JD Vance speaks during a roundtable on anti-fraud initiatives Tuesday in the Eisenhower Executive Building near the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance hosted a meeting Tuesday afternoon with state »»»

BEIRUT: The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond a demarcation line that Israel set up several kilometers inside Lebanese territory after an April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah, two sources said on Tuesday. The sources gave no further details ‌on the extent ‌»»»

DUBLIN: Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July, with Israel, some US lawmakers, and business groups opposing the move, Foreign Minister Helen McEntee said on Tuesday. Ireland’s government, one of the most outspoken critics of Is»»»

WASHINGTON: After years of buildup and months ‌of conjecture, the 26-man United States roster for this summer’s home World Cup was unveiled Tuesday on Fox at an event in New York. As expected, the roster put together by announced by manager Mauricio Pochettino is anchored by a number of longtime Am»»»

MEO – Said Eweidy, a financial markets analyst, said that the Egyptian businessman Neguib Sawiris sealing the deal to acquire CI Capital, Commercial International Bank’s (CIB) investment banking arm, and merging it with Beltone Financial Holding (BTFH) that he has acquired recently will cut the gro»»»

Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers travelling between the UAE and India are increasingly finding that Dubai remains the cheaper market for jewellery and bullion purchases, as rising import duties and rupee depreciation continue pushing prices higher in India. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News»»»

LEIPZIG, Germany: There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday: A spot in the competition Palace originally should have been playing in anyway. A season which began with Palace in court appealing in vain against demotion from»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Sport is hosting 60 pilgrims as part of the ‘Guests of the Ministry for the Hajj Season 2026’ program. The pilgrims come from various sports federations, institutions and clubs from within the Kingdom and from various countries across the Islamic world. Through this program,»»»

MUSAFER YATTA: Palestinian shepherd Sameeha Rasheed was planning for ​the sacred ritual of sacrificing her family’s sheep for the Eid Al-Adha holiday, but West Bank Jewish settlers stole them in a pre-dawn raid, she said. Instead of celebrating, Rasheed has been left with nothing and deprived of th»»»

MADRID: Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who has helped women’s soccer grow in Spain and worldwide, is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons. Barcelona said Tuesday that Putellas will officially bid farewell at an event at Camp Nou stadium on Wednesday, giving the club a “chance to recogni»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is uniquely positioned to become a technology powerhouse in the Middle East, with the Kingdom already having a comprehensive and structured ecosystem to drive growth in advanced sectors such as artificial intelligence, experts told Arab News. The comments come against the backd»»»

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Personnel Management, speaks to reporters in July. His office is proposing forcing all federal employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- The President Donald Trump administration is planning»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists against being distracted by Eid greeting messages while driving, stressing that even brief moments of inattention behind the wheel can lead to serious traffic accidents during the holiday period. The Capital Police urged drivers to remain fully focus»»»

As the sun set on the ninth day of Dhu Al-Hijjah, pilgrims began departing Arafat for Muzdalifah after completing their standing at Arafat and performing the core pillar of Hajj. Upon arriving in Muzdalifah, pilgrims perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers combined and delayed in accordance with the S»»»

Centuries before anyone ever thought of keeping a gratitude journal, the Aztecs understood the profound value of being grateful. For generations, specially trained Aztec public speakers presented traditional dialogues at marriages, births, funerals, ceremonies, and other important occasions. In the»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to Their Highnesses the Kings, Presidents, and Emirs of Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Sheikh Mohamed wished them and their peoples continued progress, prosperity and stability. Hi»»»

RIYADH: More than a pillar, Hajj has always been a time for building spiritual connection, cultivating empathy and practicing patience. Previous Hajj performers spoke to Arab News about how their experiences created serene and meaningful evenings for contemplation and connection that have altered t»»»

RIYADH: Arabic remains a fundamental language skill in the Middle East business community, even as demand for English proficiency grows, an industry expert said. The comments from Anil Singh, chief business officer for Saudi Arabia at TASC Outsourcing, came after a new study found that nine in 10 h»»»

The US struck targets in Iran, the first since the start of the ceasefire and amid fragile talks between Tehran and Washington. The strikes come as the US is becoming anxious to come to a deal and end the war, as a growing number of Americans oppose the war ahead of the midterm elections. Iran has »»»

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats. Despite the strikes, the US is adamant that a deal was within reach, and a top Iranian official delegation in Qatar says»»»

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass tra»»»