Al Manar 10m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:40 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with artillery shells and a rocket barrage: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:40 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with artille»»»

Arab News 11m

Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza Strip

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces now control 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, suggesting troops have expanded into more of the Palestinian territory than set out in an October ceasefire plan. His comments come as Gaza remains gripped by daily violence, and as efforts to»»»

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UPI 12m

Andy Burnham campaign to challenge Keir Starmer gathers momentum - UPI.com

The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, arrives at Downing Street in London for a meeting with regional mayors on March 31. Burnham announced Thursday his intention to quit and challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party and the position of prime minister of »»»

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The Peninsula 15m

'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad

Brussels, Belgium: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape". Lukaku, who has scored 89 goals in 124 international appearances, has struggled for form and fitness at Serie A club Napoli this »»»

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Al Manar 22m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Friday 15-05-2026 a Merkava tank on the Al-Bayyada–Naqoura road with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 27m

Czech police find stolen skull of saint

Prague: Czech police said on Friday they had found the skull of a 13th century saint, days after it was stolen from a church in the north of the country. Police said they had arrested a suspect, who had admitted to taking the skull of St Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in the basilica of St»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Friday, the country's weather agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit at 8:22 pm (1122 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Miyagi prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

Several injured in Libya football clashes, govt building set ablaze

Tripoli, Libya: Clashes that erupted after a football match in a western Libyan town left several people injured, authorities said Friday, while a government building was set on fire in capital Tripoli. Fights began in the town of Tarhuna, some 80 kilometres (49 miles) south of the capital, after a»»»

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DW 34m

US-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, Taiwan

ConflictsChinaUS-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, TaiwanAndrew Zi-Qi Fang Washington DC | Darko JanjevicDonald Trump hopes to have China help him end the war in Iran, but this goal seemed far from guaranteed as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Beijing. Xi Jinping, in turn, took th»»»

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Naharnet 35m

Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

Six people were killed Friday in strikes on south Lebanon, hours before Lebanese and Israeli envoys were set to meet for a second day of talks in Washington. Israel's military called on residents of five villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks, despite a truce»»»

Naharnet 35m

Berri tells Aoun he can convince Hezbollah to cease fire if Israel does

Speaker Nabih Berri has told President Joseph Aoun in a phone call that Hezbollah would fully commit to a ceasefire if the Lebanese delegation managed to clench a ceasefire commitment from the Israeli side, MTV reported on Friday afternoon, shortly before the start of the second day of Lebanese-Isr»»»

UPI 36m

U.S. Central Command chief: Iran's military 'severely degraded' - UPI.com

U.S. Central Command's Adm. Brad Cooper contradicted recent reports that internal intelligence assessments given to senior U.S. officials showed that Iran retained most of its prewar missile capacity. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- The war in Iran has "s»»»

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Sputnik 53m

US Overseas Biolabs Probe Aims to Rein in ‘Deep State’ Bureaucracy

The announced investigation into secret US overseas biolabs by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) could end up being more of an internal compliance review than a sweeping exposé, experts told Sputnik. "This is less about legal prosecution and more about the administration as»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz: state TV

TEHRAN: The naval forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television said Friday, after Tehran blocked the waterway following US-Israeli strikes. Since the outbreak of war on February 28, Iran has largely blocked shipping t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Trakia University in Stara Zagora Unveils Statue of William Gladstone

A statue of British statesman William Gladstone was unveiled Friday at the Trakia University in Stara Zagora to mark the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. The full-length bronze statue stands in a special university exhibit featuring books, portraits, a relief sculpture, and an original 1870»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

No drones detected in Finnish airspace, after drone alert

Helsinki, Finland: No drones were confirmed in Finland's airspace on Friday, Finnish authorities said, after an early-morning emergency alert led to jets being scrambled and air traffic suspended over Helsinki for several hours. Safety authorities issued an alert for the Uusimaa region in southern »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Araghchi: After US Defeat, BRICS Looks at Iran Differently

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has revealed that Tehran deliberately avoided exposing the UAE’s role in the US-Israeli aggression during recent BRICS meetings, only speaking out after Emirati representatives raised the issue first. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ g»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil, Iran and China: What markets are really telling us about the Middle East tensions

The latest escalation involving Iran has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global market attention. Oil prices reacted immediately, volatility picked up, and investors were reminded how quickly geopolitical risks can ripple through global markets. Brent crude briefly spiked towards»»»

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UPI 1h

Watch: Bear caught on camera enjoying 'all-you-can-eat' bird seed 'buffet' - UPI.com

May 14 (UPI) -- Police in New Mexico are reminding residents to keep food out of reach of wildlife after a bear was caught on camera enjoying an "all-you can eat breakfast buffet" of bird seed. The Red River Marshal's Office said on social media that a resident on Silver Bell captured video of the »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kohli open to 2027 World Cup if he can still 'add value'

New Delhi: India batting great Virat Kohli said in a podcast released on Friday he would consider playing in the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup if he can still "add value" to the team. The 37-year-old Kohli, regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen of his generation, is a hero to hundreds of mi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz: state media

Dubai, UAE: The UAE is to fast-track construction of a new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, official media said on Friday, after the Middle East war crippled exports through the vital waterway. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered state oil giant »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air India suspends, reduces international flights until August 2026 amid rising costs

Air India has announced temporary cuts and suspensions across several international routes between June and August 2026, citing ongoing airspace restrictions and record-high jet fuel prices impacting global operations. The airline said the move is aimed at improving schedule stability and reducing »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

Six people were killed Friday in strikes on south Lebanon, hours before Lebanese and Israeli envoys were set to meet for a second day of talks in Washington. Israel's military called on residents of five villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks, despite a truce»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

London: Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife Victoria's collective wealth reached an estimated £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion) this year, the Rich List compilers s»»»

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RT 2h

Pope Leo warns Europe’s military buildup undermines diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV has condemned rising European military spending, warning that rearmament betrays diplomacy and fuels tensions in a world already being “maimed by wars.” Global military spending approached a record $3 trillion in 2025 despite lower US outlays, according to a SIPRI report released last »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

MPs Extend Deadline for Proposals Between First and Second Readings of Amendments to Judicial System Act, Price Control Legislation

Bulgarian lawmakers on Friday extended the deadline for written proposals between the first and second readings of amendments to the Judicial System Act, which were approved on Thursday. Parliament approved a two-week extension to the original seven-day deadline, making the total period for submitt»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Gabbard’s Probe Exposes US Plans to Use Ukraine as Lab Mouse – Expert

The investigation into more than 120 US biological laboratories abroad recently announced by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reveals the Biden administration’s full-scale deception on the matter, with the globalist elite continuing to spread those falsehoods, Russian expert Dmitry S»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran FM says US willing to continue talks, open to China’s help

NEW DELHI: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday he had “received messages” from the United States saying it is willing to continue talks, and that he was open to any support, including from China. “We received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to contin»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Iran FM says 'received messages' from US saying willing to continue talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday his government had received messages from the United States indicating that President Donald Trump's administration was open to continuing talks aimed at ending the Middle East war. "What was said that the United States rejected Iran's proposal »»»

UPI 2h

5 Italians from Genoa University killed in Maldives diving incident - UPI.com

A search operation was underway Friday in the Maldives to recover the bodies of five Italians killed in a scuba diving incident while exploring underwater caves at a depth of more than 160 feet in the Vaavu Atoll area of the Indian Ocean archipelago. File Photo Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 15»»»

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France24 2h

London police brace for far-right march and rally marking Palestinian Nakba

More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed in London Saturday to prevent disorder when a Palestinian solidarity demonstration marking Nakba Day and a far-right rally converge in the heart of the British capital.  London police were gearing up for one of their largest operations in recent»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Four killed by carbon monoxide poisoning inside parked vehicle in Oman

Dubai: Four Asian expatriates died from carbon monoxide poisoning after inhaling exhaust fumes inside a running vehicle in Al Musannah in Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate, the Royal Oman Police said on Friday. Police said emergency teams responded to a report in Al Musannah, where the four indiv»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Islamic countries prepare to observe Dhu Al Hijjah crescent on May 17

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May 17, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qa’dah in the Umm Al Qura calendar. In a statement, the court urged anyone capable o»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran’s internet blackout leaves millions isolated

DUBAI: “It’s costing me money talking to you” said Mona — not her real name — as she chuckled over a voice note she managed to send. “It’ll cost me a lot more if the boogey men find out too,” she said, referring to the Revolutionary Guards. Like millions of Iranians, Mona’s life has been upended by»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israel threatens to sue NYT over report on sex abuse of Palestinian inmates

JERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday threatened to take The New York Times to court over a piece it published denouncing allegedly widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have ordered the “initiation of a defamation lawsuit »»»

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BNE 2h

airBaltic quarterly losses widen to €70.1mn despite passenger growth

Latvia’s national carrier airBaltic posted losses of €70.1mn in the first quarter of 2026, more than double the figure recorded during the same period last year, despite rising revenues andd passenger numbers, BNS, a pan-Baltic news agency, reported on May 14. The carrier welcomed a new CEO, Erno H»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Babar Azam to boost Pakistan in second Bangladesh Test

Sylhet, Bangladesh: Pakistan will be strengthened by the return of star batsman Babar Azam for the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Friday. A knee injury ruled Babar, 31, out of the first Test, won by Bangladesh by 104 runs to give the ho»»»

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UPI 2h

Louisiana vs. Callais ruling enables erasure of majority Black districts - UPI.com

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana vs. Callais has set off a series of state-level moves that seek to immediately reshape elections. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the voting rights case Louisiana vs. Callais has added a ne»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

South Korea to Investigate Ship Debris from Hormuz Attack

Debris from a fire-damaged cargo ship said to have been attacked by unidentified aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz arrived in South Korea on Friday for investigation, the foreign ministry said. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since conflict broke out with the United States»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Big Ticket awards Dh560,000 in prizes to four expat winners

Dubai: Four expatriates from Sudan, India, and the Philippines have won a combined Dh560,000 in Big Ticket series 286 Big Win Contest, with winners planning to use the money to support their families, pay tuition fees, and settle debts. One winner is Abdel Rahman Ali Ahmed Mohamed, a 49-year-old bu»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Ministers Adopt New Interpretation of Migrants’ Rights in European Legal System

European ministers adopted ‌a new interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights on Friday that could facilitate some migrant deportations, including to third country "return hubs", but which critics say will weaken human rights protections. The declaration comes amid complaints from mem»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian rupee hits record low, pushing Dh1 above INR26

Dubai: The Indian rupee fell to its weakest level ever against the US dollar on Friday, pushing the UAE dirham above the INR26 mark for the first time ever, boosting the value of remittances being sent home from the Gulf. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.During intraday»»»

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Gulf News 3h

India Supreme Court refuses actor Darshan bail, orders fast-track trial

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, while directing Karnataka authorities to fast-track the trial and complete the examination of key witnesses within a year. The ruling deals a major setback to the acto»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Authorities Search Waters in the Maldives after 5 Italians Killed in Cave Dive Accident

An Italian expert joined police divers and rescue vessels for searches in the Maldives on Friday, a day after five Italian divers were killed in a scuba accident, authorities said. Italy's Foreign Ministry said the five divers “apparently died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 mete»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Media Review: May 15

OVERVIEW No single issue dominates Bulgarian media on Friday, but the amendments to the Competition Protection Act and Consumer Protection Act, initiated by the ruling Progressive Bulgaria party, aimed at curbing rising prices and tackling "unfair trade practices", debated by the National Assembly,»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Army Says Striking Hezbollah Sites in Tyre Area of South Lebanon

Israel's military said Friday it was striking Hezbollah targets in the Tyre area of south Lebanon, as the two countries entered the second day of US-brokered talks in Washington. "The military has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the area of Tyre in southern Lebanon," the army said »»»

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Arab News 3h

Pakistani activists join new Gaza-bound aid flotilla weeks after Israeli interception

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani activists and aid workers, including representatives of the Edhi Foundation, have this week joined a new Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, weeks after Israeli forces intercepted and detained participants aboard an earlier mission in international waters. The latest Global Sumud»»»

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Arab News 3h

Civilians caught in war of drones in eastern DR Congo

GOMA: In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a conflict that drags on despite peace talks has taken a dangerous new turn, with civilians now struck from the air by drones, far from the front line. The region has been plagued by violence for more than 30 years but fighting intensified in early»»»

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Arab News 3h

Animal welfare group finds systemic neglect at public dog shelters in Romania

BUCHAREST: In a steel-mesh pen at a compound in eastern Romania, a dog licks icy water from a metal drinking bucket while another chews listlessly on dried feces scattered on the hard ground. The scenes, captured on video, are among the findings from an undercover investigation into conditions in R»»»

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UPI 3h

KOSPI crashes over 6 pct on foreign sell-offs after achieving 8,000-point milestone - UPI.com

Workers at Hana Bank in central Seoul celebrate the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index breaching the landmark 8,000 points on Friday. It later plunged, closing down more than six percent. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plummeted more than 6 percent Friday, after briefly topping the hi»»»

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