Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:40 on Tuesday 26-05-2026 three Merkava tanks and two Namera vehicles in Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah town»»»

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 »»»

ISTANBUL: Turkish President ​Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye would continue providing support for peace talks ‌during ‌a ​phone ‌call ⁠with ​Iranian President ⁠Masoud Pezeshkian, the Turkish presidency said on ⁠Tuesday. Erdogan said ‌the conflicts ‌in ​the ‌region ‌had cast a shadow over the Muslim ‌Ei»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Gaza: A Palestinian was martyred on Tuesday evening in an Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip. Local sources reported that a Palestinian citizen was killed in an airstrike targeting the west of the Zawayda area, in the central Gaza Strip. The death toll from the Israeli offensive on the Gaz»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - The Tunisian League for the Defence of Human Rights (LTDH), in a statement issued on Tuesday evening, paid tribute to human rights activist Jamel Abdennaceur Msallem, the former president of the organisation, who passed away...»»»

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 »»»

PARIS: Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are both back in full training in a tonic for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League final against Arsenal. Dembele, last year’s Ballon d’Or winner, returned after injuring his right calf in Ligue 1 action against Paris FC on May 17. Hakimi sust»»»

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»»»

TUNIS: Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr was honored at a farewell ceremony hosted by Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti on Monday at the ministry’s headquarters in Tunis, marking the end of the ambassador’s term in office. Nafti praised Al-Saqr’s efforts during his ten»»»

MINA: Syrian pilgrims with disabilities, Uday Othman and Nour El-Din Halabi, have expressed deep gratitude for the comprehensive services and accessible infrastructure provided by Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj season. The pilgrims said that specialized support services, including dedicated golf»»»

TUNIS: Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr was honored at a farewell ceremony hosted by Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti on Monday at the ministry’s headquarters in Tunis, marking the end of the ambassador’s term in office. Nafti praised Al-Saqr’s efforts during his ten»»»

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»»»

Midyeci Ahmet is a casual Turkish concept centered around mussels served in different portion sizes and flavors. I tried the signature mussels, which are available in classic, signature, and spicy versions. They are served in portions ranging from 10 pieces up to larger sharing trays. The taste sta»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The Russian oil tanker Anatoli Kolodkin maneuvers in Matanzas Bay, Cuba, on March 31. A second tanker, Universal, has now accelerated and turned toward the South Atlantic, moving away from Cuba after weeks of erratic navigation in the North Atlantic. File Photo by Stringer/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- The R»»»

PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sun when she won her first-round match at the heat-soakedFrench Open on Tuesday. Top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier, despite wearing two thick necklaces in a 6-4, 6-2 win against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. “Diamond»»»

MANCHESTER: Scotland’s ‌long-awaited World Cup return is being marked in unique fashion, with an image of Scott McTominay’s goal for the ages appearing on a limited-edition £20 banknote. The Bank of Scotland has unveiled the note featuring McTominay’s jaw-dropping overhead kick in a 4-2 victory ove»»»

Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on May 26 in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated in the sacking. The high-profile political divorce risks pitting president Faye against Sonko's supporters in parliamen»»»

Smartphones, video games, online homework: screens are everywhere in teenagers' lives. Faced with the risks of addiction and the effects on mental and physical health, some French parents and teachers are push»»»

A French kindergarten aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting five preschool children, in the first such public hearing amid a flurry of allegations of abuse in the French capital. The case comes amid investigations into alleged mistreatment and sexual abuse at d»»»

The audacious $100 million Louvre jewel robbery that stunned France last year is heading to the big screen, with director Romain Gavras adapting a new book on the case. Despite arrests and months of investigation, the stolen gems remain missing, fuelling intrigue around one of the most spectacular »»»

Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- A man taking video of sharks off the coast of Southern California ended up capturing footage of the inside of a great white shark's mouth when it chomped down on a camera. Carlos Gauna, aka The Malibu Artist on YouTube, said he was out on his kayak in late April using multiple camer»»»

Brazilian senator and presidential hopeful Flávio Bolsonaro traveled to Washington seeking a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as his campaign faces mounting pressure following the release of audio recordings linking him to a finance scandal. Photo by André Borges/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Brazili»»»

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes David Gibson, journalist and director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. On Monday, Pope Leo XIV set out his sweeping vision for AI and humanity. His first encyclical – a special papal letter that's sent to bishops in the Roman Catholic»»»

Four people, including two children were killed in northern Belgium on May 26 when a train hit a school minibus. Camera footage from the level crossing shows that it was closed at the time of the accident, with the barriers down. The investigation into how the school vehicle got onto the tracks is »»»

The 64th edition of the National Archaeological Conference is being organized from May 26 to May 31 in Ruse, the Director of the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM-BAS), Assoc. Prof. Hristo Popov, told BTA during the opening of the forum on Tues»»»

ARAFAT: A fully equipped field hospital in Arafat is among the many features of a comprehensive healthcare system provided by the Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Medical Services to ensure the safety of this year’s more than 1.7 million Hajj pilgrims. As well as specialized teams work»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:15 on Tuesday 26-05-2026 a Merkava tank at the water reservoir in Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah town with »»»

United States President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as U.S. Vice President JD Vance looks on prior to delivering remarks on Memorial Day after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Trump and his full Cabinet are expected to meet Wednesday at Camp David a»»»