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Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez defends country's territory, rejects Trump's 51st state remarks

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Venezuela ’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez told journalists that her country had no plans to become the 51st US state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move. Rodríguez was speaking at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on th»»»

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Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border

LAREDO, Texas: A South Texas medical examiner believes heat stroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found Sunday afternoon inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The people were found Sunday as worke»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Former Swedish PM says India's rising global clout driving stronger Europe ties, Swedish industry eyeing expansion

Rome: India's growing economic and strategic importance is driving deeper engagement with Europe, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt said, noting that Swedish industries are preparing to expand into India following the India-European Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In a conversation with ANI, Bil»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman urges humanitarian initiative to free trapped ships in disrupted Strait of Hormuz

Oman’ Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said there is an “urgent need” to free commercial vessels stranded along the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Arsenio Dominguez, head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). “We focused on the maritime challenge in the Strait of Hormuz, the importanc»»»

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'Economic Fury': US designates 12 entities for enabling sale of Iranian oil to China

Washington DC: The United States on Monday (local time) designated 12 individuals and entities for their role in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China. In a press statement shared on Monday, the Treasury Department accused the IRGC of using»»»

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BBC 3h

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePumza Fihlani Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa has served as the president of South Africa since 2018 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge a report »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Sports ministry, QCDC sign agreement to strengthen youth labour market readiness

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, to strengthen national partnerships that support youth empowerment and their readiness for the evolving needs of the labour m»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Gold prices rise amid volatile trading ahead of US inflation data

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose in volatile trading today as investors look ahead to critical US inflation data scheduled for release later this week. Market participants are awaiting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday and the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday for further clues on the Feder»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

ALF celebrates winning schools in ‘Farm Your Country’ Programme

Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF) in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) represented by the Public Parks Department and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the closing ceremony of the ‘Farm your Countr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Ashghal holds event to celebrate 161 employees for completing special training programmes

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) organised a ceremony to honour the fourth batch of employees who successfully completed the Authority’s accredited training programmes, in the presence of President of Ashghal HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, along with a number »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Report Highlights Concessions Made by Lebanese President Michel Aoun since Taking Office

Since the last quarter of 2024, the Lebanese state has been undergoing one of the most critical phases in its history regarding national sovereignty. An analysis of the political performance of the Presidency of the Republic and the executive authority from the ceasefire on 27 November 2024 up to t»»»

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Arab News 3h

Aid group says Libyan-linked vessels fired on a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean

ROME: Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire Monday on a humanitarian rescue ship shortly after it saved about 90 migrants from an overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean, the group operating the vessel said. Sea-Watch, a German nongovernmental organization, said its ship —»»»

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Arab News 3h

Arrest warrant reissued for Bolivia’s Morales after court no-show

TARIJA: A Bolivian court on Monday reissued a warrant for the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges of trafficking a minor after he failed to show up for the start of his trial. Bolivia’s first Indigenous president is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.»»»

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Arab News 4h

Arrest warrant reissued for Bolivia’s Morales after court no-show

TARIJA: A Bolivian court on Monday reissued a warrant for the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges of trafficking a minor after he failed to show up for the start of his trial. Bolivia’s first Indigenous president is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.»»»

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Arab News 4h

Syria says two soldiers killed in attack in northeast

DAMASCUS: Syria said two soldiers were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the country’s northeast on Monday, while a military source told AFP investigations were underway to identify the perpetrators. In recent months, Syria’s new Islamist government has expanded its control to parts»»»

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Arab News 4h

Migrant disappearances leave families trapped without answers

DUBAI: The last message Deyaa’s family received came through a borrowed satellite phone as he crossed the Mediterranean Sea. “Mama, I am Deyaa. I am fine.” It was Aug. 24, 2014. Two days later, the boat he was on sank off the Libyan coast. He was never found. Deyaa, a Syrian photographer and father»»»

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Sana 4h

EU envoy: Brussels forum signals Syria’s full return to European partnership

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) The Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation to Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, said Monday that the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels marks an important step toward strengthening coordination between Syria and donor countries on social and economic recovery. Speaking »»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi FM arrives in the UK on official visit

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in the United Kingdom on an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the visit, Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper»»»

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UPI 5h

Bolivian court: Arrest Evo Morales for skipping human trafficking trial - UPI.com

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales attends a public event in Chimore, Bolivia, in Feburary. Morales reappeared at the event in his political stronghold in the center of the country a little more than a month of not being seen publicly and amid differing reports about his health and whereabouts. »»»

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Arab News 5h

Guterres says UN needs reform to boost African representation

NAIROBI: The UN must be reformed to increase African representation, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday when he broke ground on an expansion of the UN’s Kenyan campus. Guterres has repeatedly called over the years for change to give Africa and other regions better representation at t»»»

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Arab News 5h

Global oil prices climb as Mideast tensions escalate

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Monday as the Middle East tensions appear to drag on for longer after President Donald Trump once again rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the conflict. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil rose 1.7 percent to above $103. The rejection keeps the two sides in an»»»

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Gulf News 5h

‘He had never been there before’: UAE father mourns son lost in RAK dam tragedy

Ras Al Khaimah: A 16-year-old Emirati boy drowned after slipping into Athen dam in the Wadi Al Aeem area of Ras Al Khaimah, in a tragedy that has sparked renewed calls for stronger safety measures around open water bodies. The incident happened shortly after Asr prayer, at around 4.30pm, on Sunday,»»»

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Kathimerini 5h

Airliner returns to Athens for unscheduled landing, 3 light injuries

A Lufthansa airliner with 184 people on board made a safe unscheduled landing at Athens International Airport late Monday shortly after taking off for Munich. Lufthansa said all passengers evacuated the plane by inflatable chutes and in the process three people were lightly injured and taken to hos»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to prove his doubters wrong and stem mounting calls for him to step down after disastrous local and regional elections for his ruling Labour party. But more than 50 of his own MPs were unconvinced by his pledge to make the party bolder and bette»»»

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Al Manar 5h

THE HORMUZ GAMBIT: HOW WASHINGTON MANUFACTURED A CRISIS IT COULD NOT CONTROL

On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates quietly detonated one of the last credible institutions of collective Arab economic power. Its withdrawal from OPEC — framed in the careful, bloodless language of a corporate press release as a matter of “national interests” and “long-term strategic visio»»»

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Arab News 5h

Israeli police kill Palestinian, 30, in West Bank

QALANDIYA, Palestinian Territories: The Palestinian Health Ministry said Israeli forces killed a young Palestinian man in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Monday, while Israeli police claimed their officers had foiled a “terrorist attack.” The Ramallah-based ministry said it »»»

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Arab News 5h

Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know ‘job is not yet done’

LONDON: Myles Lewis-Skelly is adamant Arsenal know better than anyone what they must do to secure the club’s first Premier League title in more than 20 years. The Gunners moved closer to being crowned champions of England for the first time since 2004 following a 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday but o»»»

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Arab News 6h

Where We Are Going Today: Jack and Joe steakhouse in Jeddah

Jack and Joe in Jeddah’s Al-Khalidiyyah district is a steakhouse built around a simple American-style concept. The interior features a dark wood design with booth seating, creating a closed and quiet dining setup that feels more suited to a sit-down meal. I tried the main section, which includes be»»»

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Arab News 6h

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

WASHINGTON: A California man charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month pleaded not guilty on Monday. Cole Allen, 31, entered the not guilty plea during an appearance before Judge Trevor McFadden in a federal district court in the nation’»»»

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Kathimerini 7h

Thessaloniki oncologist jailed for defrauding cancer patients

A court in Thessaloniki has sentenced a 53-year-old oncologist to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of fraud and bribery for exploiting cancer patients with false promises of breakthrough treatments. According to the indictment, 27 patients accused the doctor of collecting payments rangin»»»

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Gulf News 7h

10 Bangladeshi and Indian workers arrested in Kuwait slaughterhouse raid

Dubai: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 10 Bangladeshi and Indian nationals after shutting down three illegal slaughterhouses operating inside livestock pens in the Kabd area, according to the Ministry of Interior. The ministry said the operation was carried out by investigators from the Criminal »»»

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Arab News 7h

Israeli broadcaster warned over ‘vote 10 times’ Eurovision call

LONDON: Eurovision organizers have issued a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster KAN after it urged viewers to “vote 10 times” for Israel’s entry in the 2026 contest. The European Broadcasting Union said that KAN breached the rules by sharing videos on social media encouraging fans to support Noam»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Trump weighs military action against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with his national security team Monday to discuss the way forward in the Iran war, including possibly resuming military action, after negotiations with the country deadlocked on Sunday, three U.S. officials told U.S. news portal Axios. U.S. officials say Trump»»»

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Indonesia monitors close contact of hantavirus case from MV Hondius

Jakarta: Indonesia's Health Ministry Monday said the country is monitoring a foreign national identified as a close contact of a suspected hantavirus-infected passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The United Kingdom's International Health Regulation National Focal Point informed Indonesian hea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Progressive Bulgaria Submits Legislation Against Unfair Trade Practices, Opposition Says Measures Are Insufficient. Good Start

Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has submitted two bills to Parliament aimed at eliminating unfair trade practices and tackling price inflation. Opposition parties described the proposals as a good starting point for debate, but insufficient. According to the draft agenda of Tuesday’s sitting of the ad ho»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Progressive Bulgaria Submits Bills Against Unfair Trade Practices, Opposition Says Measures Are Insufficient but a Good Start

Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has submitted two bills to Parliament aimed at eliminating unfair trade practices and tackling price inflation. Opposition parties described the proposals as a good starting point for debate, but insufficient. According to the draft agenda of Tuesday’s sitting of the tempo»»»

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UPI 7h

Nonprofit sues Trump over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Workers in gas masks and protective gear paint the reflecting pool blue during its paint renovation in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- A nonprofit organization filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Monday over renovating the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Afif makes history at Qatar Football Awards

DOHA: Akram Afif cemented his status as Qatar's football king after claiming a record sixth Player of the Season award at the 2025–2026 Qatar Football Association Awards, extending his dominance with a third straight triumph. Al Sadd SC and Qatar national team star beat fierce competition from Roge»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Trump to suspend US gas tax as Iran war spikes prices

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to suspend a federal gasoline tax as consumers deal with surging energy prices in the wake of the Iran war. Responding to a reporter's question at the White House, Trump said he would be taking the step, with the susp»»»

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MIA 8h

Hondius passengers enter hantavirus quarantine as captain pays tribute

Amsterdam, 11 May 2026 (dpa/MIA) - Passengers from the Hondius cruise ship were beginning quarantines in their home countries Monday after being evacuated on special flights in response to the deadly outbreak of hantavirus on board. Four German passengers have been transferred back to Germany where»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Macron announces 23 bn euros of investment at Africa summit

Nairobi: French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros ($27 billion) of investment for Africa during a major summit on the future of the continent hosted by Kenya on Monday. France has brought together dozens of heads of state and business leaders for the two-day Africa Forward summit»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Why Hantavirus Is Not the New Covid, According to Experts

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has revived bitter memories of when Covid-19 first emerged, but health experts have emphasized the two viruses are very different -- and have sought to assuage fears of another pandemic. Here is what you need to know. - New or old? - After the first cas»»»

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RT 8h

British army parachutes medics to remote island over suspected hantavirus case (VIDEO)

The British Army has airdropped a team of medics accompanied by paratroopers to treat a suspected hantavirus case on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. The patient was among the passengers who left the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius before the deadly outbreak was confirmed. The cruise l»»»

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UPI 8h

EU sanctions Russians accused of forcibly transporting, indoctrinating Ukrainian children - UPI.com

A children's playground is seen in front of an apartment building that was shelled in early March in Irpin, Ukraine, on May 9, 2022. The European Union on Monday sanctioned Russian individuals and entities accused of forcibly deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children. File Photo by Ken Cedeno»»»

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UPI 8h

45 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend - UPI.com

1 of 2 | AAA estimates that 45 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from home over Memorial Day weekend, a slight uptick over last year. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- AAA estimates that 45 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Djuric: Dialogue with Pristina is not, will not be about mutual recognition

BRUSSELS - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Monday in Brussels that, for Serbia, establishment of a Community of Serb Municipalities remained a priority and a framework for building the institutional capacities of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs and for safeguarding their collective rights, and noted that the»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Issa meets Aoun, Salam and Berri ahead of third round of Israel-Lebanon talks

Lebanese leaders urged the U.S. ambassador to Beirut to pressure Israel to halt its attacks as it pounded the country on Monday despite a truce in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Lebanese authorities on Monday also raised the overall death toll from Israeli strikes since March 2 to 2,869 people. That tol»»»

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Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Monday it had sentenced two soldiers to imprisonment after one of them was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. An image widely shared online last week showed an Israeli soldier with his arm around the statue »»»

Al Awsat 8h

Türkiye-Syria Border Gate to Reopen After 12-Year Closure

One of the border crossings between Türkiye and Syria is to reopen on Tuesday, ending a 12-year closure, local officials said Monday. The reopening of the Akcakale crossing, which sits roughly in the middle of Türkiye's 900-kilometer (550-mile) border with Syria, is the latest step in Damascus's mo»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Trump Says Ceasefire Is on ‘Life Support’ After Rejecting Iran’s Latest Offer

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected the country’s latest proposal for not including a nuclear concession. Asked if the ceasefire was still in place, Trump said he’d say it’s “unbelievably weak” and on “life support.” “I would call it th»»»

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