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  UK police detail arrests after far-right rally, counter demo

London: London police said Sunday officers arrested 20 people the previous day at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and 12 people at a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest. The city's Metropolitan Police -- which had already disclosed making 43 arrests Sat»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Viral energy drink videos spark Dubai Police health warning

Dubai Police have issued an urgent warning over a series of viral social media videos promoting the excessive consumption of energy drinks, cautioning that the online trends pose severe health risks to children and young people. The force’s Cybercrime Department, operating under the General Departm»»»

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Arab News 12m

Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain’s next prime minister

LONDON: Wes Streeting’s ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in UK politics. But if anyone was unaware, it’s now official — the former health secretary announced on Saturday his intention to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “We need a proper contest with the be»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

London: Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes. The Blues lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City on Saturday and lie ninth in the Premier League with two games of the campa»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Class 12 exam row: CBSE launches helpline and email support for post-result queries

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced new facilities to address student queries and concerns following the declaration of results. The Board has introduced a tele-counselling helpline for information related to exams, results and evaluation, aimed at reducin»»»

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Naharnet 24m

Hezbollah says it struck military target in northern Israel

Hezbollah said Saturday it struck a military target in northern Israel, as the fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has not stopped fighting in the war that began on March 2. In a statement, the Iran-backed militant group said its fighters targeted "the Ya'ara barracks... with a swarm of at»»»

Arab News 26m

Saudi PIF keeps US equity portfolio at $12bn amid investment shift

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund maintained a $12 billion US equity portfolio in the first quarter of 2026, down from roughly $12.9 billion at the end of 2025, as it continued to recalibrate investments across global markets. A filing submitted by PIF to the US Securities and Exchange »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills 4 in Russia: Moscow

Moscow: A huge wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, authorities said on Sunday. Air defences shot down 556 drones overnight across the country, Russia's defence ministry said, with another 30 drones »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Qatar Stock Exchange index rises marginally at start of Sunday's trading

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose marginally at the start of Sunday's trading by 0.02 %, gaining 2.11 points to reach 10,495 points, compared to the close of the previous session, backed by three sectors. Figures released by QSE showed positive performance in the Transportation sec»»»

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Al Manar 34m

Israeli warplanes targets southern Lebanese towns of Teir Debba and Zibqine in Tyre district: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Sharjah launches Oman logistics corridor, sends first shipments to Sohar Port

Dubai: The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor connecting the emirate with ports in Oman through land border crossings, in a move aimed at strengthening regional trade connectivity and supply chain resilience. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Abu Dhabi’s ISNR 2026 ISNR 2026 launches five major events and two new platforms

The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026), the biennial event dedicated to the national security and civil defence sectors, has announced the launch of five new flagship events as part of its ninth and largest edition to date, set to take place from May 19 to 21 »»»

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Al Awsat 43m

Iran Chief Negotiator Ghalibaf Appointed to Oversee Ties with China

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday. "Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representative of »»»

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Naharnet 47m

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday. "Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representative of »»»

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Pakistani minister arrives in Tehran to 'facilitate' US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday "to facilitate" the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. "Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit as part of Pa»»»

Arab News 48m

Italian PM to meet victims of Modena car incident

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»»»

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Arab News 48m

Iran chief negotiator Qalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: media

TEHRAN : Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday.“Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representati»»»

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Arab News 48m

Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso as coach on four-year deal

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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Arab News 48m

‘Taiwan independence’ means we don’t belong to Beijing, president says

TAIPEI: The expression “Taiwan independence” means the island neither belongs to nor is subordinate to Beijing and that only the Taiwanese people can decide their future, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday. Lai’s comments, a reiteration of his views, come days after President Donald Trump met hi»»»

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Arab News 48m

Riyadh to host 8th TAFISA World Sport for All Games 2028

RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation, the national body responsible for advancing physical activity in Saudi Arabia, has concluded its participation in the 29th TAFISA World Congress in Prague. The world congress, held from May 13-17, brought together 500-plus delegates from more than 80 cou»»»

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Arab News 48m

North Korean women’s football club arrives in South amid strained ties

INCHEON, South Korea: North Korean women’s football club Naegohyang FC arrived in South Korea on Sunday for an Asian Women’s Champions League semifinal, marking the first visit by athletes from the isolated state to the South in eight years. The delegation of 27 players and 12 staff entered the cou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 52m

US energy secretary visits QatarEnergy's Golden Pass LNG project

DOHA: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited QatarEnergy’s Golden Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Sabine Pass, Texas. In a statement, QatarEnergy explained that Secretary Wright’s visit included a tour of the project’s facilities and highlighted the growing role of LNG in driving glob»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia activates huge smart service network for Hajj pilgrims

Dubai: Saudi authorities have announced the completion of extensive preparations for this year’s Hajj season, deploying tens of thousands of workers, smart technologies and operational systems aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and services for pilgrims across the holy sites. The preparations a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Culture Minister Vows to Do Everything in His Power to Welcome Dara Back to Bulgaria in Appropriate Manner

Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev told bTV on Sunday that he will do everything in his power to give Eurovision winner Dara a fitting welcome in Bulgaria. “What happened last night was a real Bangaranga,” he said, using the name of the winning song. “It’s thunder, lightning - it’s something phenomena»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

PM Radev to Hold Meeting with German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will visit Berlin, where he will hold talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday, the Cabinet's press centre said on Sunday. Following the official welcoming ceremony for the Bulgarian Prime Minister with military honours at the Chancellor's Office, Radev and M»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Deputy Prime Minister Pekanov Congratulates Dara for Her Success

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov congratulated Dara for her win at the Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he wrote: "A wonderful story of immense talent, boundless effort, and faith in success, despite the criticism. Thank you, Dara, and everyone involved! Bulgaria is number one.»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Palestinian President's Son Elected to Top Fatah Leadership Body

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, secured a place on the central committe»»»

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DW 1h

Germany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota cars

Nature and EnvironmentAsiaGermany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota carsMartin FritzDuring a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream. https://p.dw.com/p/5DqgKGerman Minister Patrick S»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Umrah visa issuance starts May 31 under new Saudi calendar

Dubai: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for the year 1448 AH as part of preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from outside Saudi Arabia under an integrated system of services and care. The ministry said the new calendar outlines the operational stages and deadl»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Nepali duo break own records on Everest

Kathmandu, Nepal: 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 Nepa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

In phone call with Saudi FM, Prime minister stresses need to address root causes of regional crisis

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed the rel»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Spacecraft to Probe How Earth Fends Off Raging Solar Winds

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Aims to Double Nuclear Submarine Production - Document

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy plans to procure at least three nuclear submarines annually, effectively doubling the current construction pace, according to the service’s annual shipbuilding plan reviewed by Sputnik. From fiscal years 2027 to 2031, the United States intends to build at least on»»»

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Arab News 1h

Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso as coach on four-year deal

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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Al Manar 1h

“We Won’t Stop Hezbollah Attacks Even If We Occupy Entire Southern Lebanon: Israeli Security Circles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 1h

UAE deploys 50 AI-powered stations to monitor traffic in real time

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»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

First Phase projects in Benghazi’s Julyana district inaugurated - including five bridges

The first phase of the Julyana project in Benghazi, which includes the construction of five modern bridges as part of the infrastructure development projects implemented by the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, were inaugurated yesterday. ‎ The project was inaugurated by Khalifa Haftar and»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Nepali Duo Break Own Records on Everest

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al-Attiyah storms to 18th Jordan Rally victory

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»»»

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TAP 1h

Slight drop in temperatures on Sunday

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...»»»

Arab News 1h

Italian PM to meet victims of Modena car incident

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

Al-Ahli confirm SPL third place after win over Al-Kholood

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Ukraine Drones Kill 4 in Russia, Moscow Faces Biggest Attack in Over a Year

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

WCM-Q workshop boosts understanding of evidence-based healthcare

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Infrastructure expert highlights Qatar, GCC growth opportunities

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

First artist-run space in Qatar launches ‘13’ initiative

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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Al Manar 1h

Israeli warplane strikes southern Lebanese town of Jebshit in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 1h

Eid livestock demand surges 80%, transport costs jump 90% in UAE

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 »»»

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Arab News 1h

Palestinian president’s son elected to top Fatah leadership body

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

Palestinian president’s son elected to top Fatah leadership body

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»»»

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