A joint European-Chinese spacecraft is set to blast off Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create colorfu»»»

LONDON: Xabi Alonso will take ​over as Chelsea’s new manager, the Premier League club ‌said ‌on ​Sunday, ‌with ⁠the ​Spaniard signing a ⁠four-year deal beginning on July 1. “Chelsea is ⁠one of ‌the ‌biggest ​clubs ‌in ‌world football and it fills me with ‌immense pride to become manager ⁠of ⁠this g»»»

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE federal government has approved a package of smart traffic initiatives aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety, including the deployment of 50 intelligent monitoring stations supported by artificial intelligence technologies, according to a report issued by the Federal Na»»»

A Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man", Kami Rita Sherpa, scaled Mount Everest for a record 32nd time Sunday, while Lhakpa Sherpa broke her own women's record with an 11th summit. "This is another milestone in Nepal's mountaineering history," Himal Gautam, spokesperson for Nepal's Tourism Depart»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Candido Carrera cruised to a comfortable victory at the Jordan Rally yesterday. The Autotek Motorsport Škoda Fabia RS driver won each of the dozen special stages in the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley areas to repeat a clean sweep of stage wins that he last achie»»»

Tunis, May 17 (TAP) — The weather on Sunday will be heavily cloudy over northern and eastern regions, with scattered morning showers, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the north in the North...»»»

Modena, Italy: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday will visit people wounded by a driver with a history of mental health problems who ran over pedestrians in a city center in northern Italy. The driver, an Italian of Moroccan heritage, hit several people before crashing into a shop wind»»»

DUBAI: Al-Ahli beat Al-Kholood 3-0 at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah on Saturday night to confirm third place in the Saudi Pro League going into the final week of the season. The reigning AFC Champions League Elite winners scored all their goals in the first half, with Ivan Toney grabbing the opener in »»»

At least four people were killed in a major Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, including Moscow, which faced its largest assault in more than a year. Three people died in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, authorities said on Sunday. Moscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled “Understanding Basics of Health Research,” the work»»»

Abu Dhabi: Discussions around regional investment opportunities and cross-border infrastructure collaboration took centre stage at the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026, with industry leaders highlighting growing momentum in Gulf markets, including Qatar’s dynamic inves»»»

Doha, Qatar: GubGub Studios launched the first edition of its new initiative titled ‘13’ on Wednesday, May 13, at its artist-run space in Doha, with the aim of bringing together artists, collectors, and members of Qatar’s growing creative community around an experimental limited-edition “art box se»»»

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Dubai: Livestock traders across the UAE say they are entering the Eid Al Adha season with strong supplies of sacrificial animals and rising consumer demand, despite mounting cost pressures driven by regional developments and higher transport expenses. Traders said demand for sacrificial animals is »»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas won a seat on Fatah’s top decision-making body on Sunday, as initial results emerged from the Palestinian movement’s first congress in years. Yasser Abbas, 64, a businessman who spends most of his time in Canada, secu»»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas won a seat on Fatah’s top decision-making body on Sunday, as initial results emerged from the Palestinian movement’s first congress in years. Yasser Abbas, 64, a businessman who spends most of his time in Canada, secu»»»

ABUJA: The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa’s top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province on Friday. By Saturday, it had reported 336 suspecte»»»

KATMANDU: A ‌renowned Nepali Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, an official said, smashing his own record set last year. Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the 8,849-meter (29,032 foot) peak — the highest in the world — while guiding clients from the 14 Peaks Expedition compa»»»

Sebha International Airport was inaugurated yesterday during a lavish ceremony following the completion of its construction and equipping under the supervision of the National Development Authority (NDA). The inauguration was attended by the NDA Director General, Mahmoud Al-Farjani, along with repr»»»

Dhoa Qatar: Abderrahman Samba and Bassem Hemeida claimed another Qatar one-two in the men’s 400m hurdles as the hosts enjoyed another day of strong performances to strengthen their grip on top spot at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. With more medals coming in athletics, shooting, table tenni»»»

An Egyptian source told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday that mediators were continuing their efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and that contacts had not stopped in order to prevent any deliberate disruption of negotiations by Israel after its latest “unacceptable” escalation in the »»»

Doha: On the occasion of the International Day of Families, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education reaffirmed its belief that families are essential partners in success and a vital source of support, stability, and renewed determination. Employees from different departments across the minis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued the 72nd edition of the “Qatari Desk Calendar” for the Hijri year 1448 AH (2026-2027), prepared according to the solar timing of Doha city. The distribution of the Qatari Desk Calendar will begin immediately after the Eid Al Adha hol»»»

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Also Read: Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi enters final day – your last chance to explore courses and careersAlso Read: Strong start for Edufair Abu Dhabi as students explore study pathways More than 1,700 students from schools across the UAE visited Gulf News Edufair over two days, as the event, open »»»

The General Authority for Investment (GAFI) said it approved the establishment of 1,741 companies with combined investments of EGP 3.6 billion during March, according to a report. The companies’ total combined capital amounted to EGP 3.2 billion, according to GAFI. Capital owned by Arab and foreign»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee is participating in the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair through a dedicated pavilion showcasing a wide range of publications aimed at raising awareness among citizens and residents about their rights and responsibilities. Chairperson»»»

Doha, Qatar: To mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, the Ambassador of Finland to the State of Qatar, H E Juha Mustonen, visited Nokia office in Qatar and presented the Embassy’s Resilience Award. During the recent crisis, the importance of reliable connectivity was r»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds and high seas offshore early Sunday, with dusty and hot conditions expected inshore during the day. According to the daily forecast, inshore weather until 6pm will be relatively hot to hot with blowing dust at places at times, becoming »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Harald V of Norway on the occasion of the Constitution Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its commitment to creating vibrant, lifestyle-driven destinations, United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has introduced the popular “Torba Market” to a new waterfront setting in Qanat Quartier at The Pearl Island. The market will»»»

Dubai: One of Dubai’s biggest road infrastructure projects is set to dramatically transform traffic movement across the emirate, reducing journey times along the Al Shindagha Corridor from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday announced that 8»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on the passing of Sheikh Fadhel Khaled Jaber Al Fadhel Al Sabah.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation and WHOOP, the human performance company, have announced a partnership that brings together education, technology, and innovation to help shape the future of health and human performance. The collaboration between Qatar Foundation (QF) and the global wearable technolog»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with World Family Doctor Day, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), is organising the third edition of the “Journey Toward Health” awareness event at Al Sadd Station on the Doha Metro from 18 to 19 May 2026. Th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli shelling on the towns of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, Maifadoun, Kfar Tibnit, Yuhmor Al-Shaqe»»»

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Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev expressed his gratitude to Dara for the inspiration after the artist won this year’s Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he said: “Today, a wonderful and talented Bulgarian team won Eurovision and filled our eyes with tears of joy and pride.” "Let’s »»»

Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov expressed the city’s desire to host the next edition of Eurovision after it became clear that Bulgaria will host the contest in 2027. “I know Sofia would be a wonderful host, but I am firmly stating Burgas’s desire to host the event. We will give everything we have to m»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy announced a visit by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas. Secretary Wright’s visit, which included a tour of the project, highlighted the growing role played by LNG in driving global economic growth and development, as we»»»

In a world where digital borders are blurring and countries are racing to control data and build technological power, Saudi Arabia has chosen to carve out its own digital path. Through an ambitious strategic vision, the Kingdom has launched a network of policies, investments, and high-value partner»»»

President Iliana Iotova congratulated Dara, her team and the Bulgarian National Television on the Eurovision win. In a Facebook post on Sunday, she wrote: "Triumph for Dara! Triumph for Bulgaria at Eurovision!" "Thank you for the powerful emotions and inspiration," she added. "Eurovision Song Conte»»»

Dara is further proof that Bulgaria can win, Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on his official Facebook profile on Sunday after Bulgaria won this year’s edition of Eurovision. The country will host the next edition of the song contest, while this year Bulgaria was represented by singer Dara. “A Bulg»»»

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Doha, Qatar: At the beginning of the year, key indicators signalled an improvement in economic growth for the Euro Area. This expected trajectory was suddenly disrupted following the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, launched on February 28th. Tehran retaliated by effectively closing the S»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense forces destroyed 556 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Between 10 p.m. [19:00 GMT] on May 16 and 7 a.m. [04:00 GMT] on May 17, air defense alert assets intercepted and destroyed 556 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial v»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The official delegation of the Qatar Hajj Mission has arrived in the holy lands as part of the intensive preparations being undertaken by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to finalise arrangements for this year’s Hajj season and ensure a safe, smooth, and integrated pilgrimage »»»

Lebanon will test before dawn on Monday whether Israel will honor a ceasefire and halt attacks on civilians and civilian facilities, and whether Hezbollah will match that commitment, in a push to turn a fragile pause into real calm on the ground. The expected de-escalation would pave the way for th»»»