Kuwait Air defences intercept hostile missile and Drone attacks, no casualties reported
Kuwait's General Staff of the Army has announced that air defence systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks targeting the country’s airspace early on Thursday. In a statement, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said air defence systems were currently responding to a wave of hos»»»
Saudi Arabia expands Hajj field services; teams tracking ill or lost pilgrims
MINA: Saudi authorities have intensified field, medical and humanitarian services across Makkah and the holy sites during the peak days of Hajj, deploying specialized teams, emergency units and volunteers to support millions of pilgrims, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency. The G»»»
Egypt eye World Cup breakthrough in Salah’s likely last World Cup
CAIRO: Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt’s superstar seeks to deliver a first win at the tournament for the Pharaohs. Powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles, Egypt have struggled to make a dent on the global stage in »»»
UAE weather: Temperatures to decline, coast set for cooler days
The UAE will see fair weather over the coming days, with temperatures expected to gradually decline, particularly along coastal areas, while sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are set to become rough by early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country»»»
Why Trump warned Oman over Iran’s Strait of Hormuz fee plans
Dubai: For years, Oman was the quiet Gulf mediator trusted by both Washington and Tehran — hosting secret talks, passing sensitive messages and helping prevent regional crises from spiralling further. So when US President Donald Trump suddenly warned that “Oman will behave just like everybody else »»»
Norway becomes ninth country to come under French nuclear deterrence scheme
Norway on Wednesday became the ninth country to join the France-led nuclear deterrence scheme, the leaders of both countries said. President Emmanuel Macron announced in March that France – the only nuclear-armed country in the EU – would extend its nuclear deterrence scheme to willing European par»»»
Hamas confirms Israel killed its new military chief Mohammed Odeh in Gaza strike – Ya Libnan
Share: Hamas’s armed wing confirmed on Wednesday that Israel killed its new leader Mohammed Odeh in a strike in Gaza City Tuesday, less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called Odeh “one of the architects” of the October 7 attacks that triggered more»»»
Trump is getting the Republican Party he wants. But can he win in the midterms?
Donald Trump is on a winning streak in Republican primaries, most recently endorsing Ken Paxton ahead of his Tuesday runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas. The president bragged at his Cabinet meeting Wednesday that Paxton's romp “was a prelude” for success in the November midterms. But Tru»»»
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build port, unveil pact on critical minerals
Agencies New Delhi The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the US agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical minerals and energy security, as they sought to inject fresh energy into their grouping known as the Quad. The brief meeting between the countrie»»»
Trump says he ‘doesn’t care about the midterms’ as Iran deal stalls, vows US will ‘watch over’ Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said the United States would not rush into a new agreement with Iran, declaring he was unconcerned about the political fallout ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program remained deadlocked. Speaking during a Cab»»»
UAE President and Emir of Kuwait exchange Eid Al Adha greetings during phone call
ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings and best wishes during a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. The two leaders wished continued health and happiness for all and pra»»»
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza City on Wednesday as Hamas confirmed that prior Israeli airstrikes killed the new leader of its military wing less than two weeks after his predecessor died. Hamas said in a statement that Mohammed Odeh died Tuesday along with »»»
Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is empty despite billions pledged, source says
Four months after its creation, the Gaza reconstruction fund of US President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace has yet to receive any of the billions of dollars pledged by donor countries. Israel has continued to carry out strikes across the devastated Palestinian territory despite a US-backe»»»
Saudi Arabia powers sustainability race as EV sales in ME surge 40%
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is emerging as the Middle East’s leading force in electric vehicle adoption and manufacturing as governments across the region accelerate efforts to cut oil dependence, strengthen energy security and build domestic clean-tech industries. According to a report released by the In»»»
Norway to join France-led nuclear deterrence program
PARIS: The leaders of France and Norway said on Wednesday that Oslo will join a Paris-led nuclear deterrence scheme to bolster security on the continent. “We are contending with the most serious security situation since the Second World War,” Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said as he and »»»
What is behind the surge in Israeli settler violence across the West Bank?
LONDON: Yusuf Kaabneh, 16, was shot dead during a raid by Israeli settlers on the Palestinian towns of Sinjil and Jiljilya in the central West Bank on May 13. It is not clear who killed him — the armed settlers themselves or the Israeli army, which stood by and watched until a handful of villagers »»»
UN raises alarm over Israel’s killings of Gazan civilians near armistice line
GENEVA: About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military’s armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops may be shooting at civilians merely for approaching the area, the UN human rights office said. The office said such actions would »»»
UAE ranks 9th globally in Kearney 2026 FDI Confidence Index, leads emerging markets in investor optimism
Dubai: The UAE retained its position as the world’s ninth most attractive destination for foreign direct investment in 2026, remaining among the top 10 global economies for attracting overseas capital, according to Kearney’s 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index. The report showed the UAE»»»
Trump Ties Iran Deal to Expansion of Abraham Accords
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed uncertainty that a peace deal with Iran should be struck unless more Arab countries join the Abraham Accords. "I would like to have the countries we were talking about - Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and the others. We'd like to ha»»»
Syria ‘possesses significant potential for recovery and stability’
ALEPPO: The Syrian Arabic Republic’s President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Wednesday performed Eid Al-Adha prayers at Abdallah bin Abbas Mosque in Aleppo, led by Sheikh Mutie Al-Batin, and accompanied by several state officials and a large number of worshippers. In his sermon, Al-Batin said optimism was a f»»»
Yemen Transport Minister Says Two Arabian Sea Ports Planned
The Yemeni government is betting that rebuilding the transport sector can help revive an economy battered by more than a decade of war that has left airports, ports and roads badly damaged. Yemeni Transport Minister Mohsen al-Amri told Asharq Al-Awsat that rebuilding the sector “requires resources,»»»
Sadr Says Armed Wing to Join Iraqi Gov’t
Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Sadrist movement, said on Wednesday he had decided to sever his movement’s ties with its armed wing, Saraya al-Salam, and place its members under the authority of the state, in a move that comes amid political and government efforts to restrict weapons t»»»
Scott Ritter: The US administration lost a patriot and truth-teller in Tulsi Gabbard
Once the darling of the Democratic Party, Tulsi Gabbard had a hard-earned reputation as a no-nonsense proponent of fact-based truth, which she assiduously incorporated into her eloquent defense of Constitutional due process and moral integrity when it came to the national security of the United Sta»»»
Israel Tests Nabatieh Defenses, Seeks to Isolate the City in South Lebanon
The Israeli army made on Wednesday further incursions around the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh beyond the Israeli-declared "yellow line” while increasing airstrikes up to 20 kilometers from the border and forcing the full evacuation of towns around the city. The advance followed Israeli threat»»»
President Saied, Algerias Tebboune exchange Eid al-Adha greetings by phone
Tunis, May 27, 2026 (TAP) - President of the Republic Kais Saied held a phone call on Wednesday afternoon with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during which the two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, according to a...»»»
Hezbollah Offers Condolences and Congratulations on Martyrdom of Al-Qassam Commander Mohammad Aoudeh: Statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Offers Condolences and Congratulations on Martyrdom of Al-Qassam Commander Mohammad Aoudeh: Statement 27-05-2026 19:11 PM Hezboll»»»
Gaza Marks Third Eid Asking: What Joy Remains?
For the third year in a row, Gaza residents marked Eid al-Adha with the same bitter question, “In what state have you returned, Eid?” Joy was again absent from the Gaza Strip, replaced by fear over the security situation, assassinations, and Israeli escalation, as fighter jets flew heavily overhead»»»
Saudi Arabia urges Hajj pilgrims not to share shaving tools, highlights health safety guidelines
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing shaving tools during the ritual of hair removal after completing pilgrimage rites, warning of potential health risks and infections transmitted through personal items. The ministry called on pilgrims to follow preventive hea»»»
Canada needs to stop being America’s doormat
Know what I’m getting really sick of as a Canadian? Harmful deferentiality towards the US that persists despite all the “elbows up” rhetoric. In the latest example, an Air France fight took off from Paris, heading for Detroit. Do you see anything Canadian in that at all? Canada does! The airline ha»»»
Pilgrims move between Mina and Makkah as Eid-day Hajj rituals continue smoothly
MINA: Many pilgrims this year began performing Tawaf Al-Ifadah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Wednesday after carrying out the symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina, marking the beginning of the final phase of Hajj and the start of Eid Al-Adha celebrations for Muslims worldwide. Eid day began wit»»»
Israeli strikes kill dozens in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu expands ground campaign
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 31 people and wounded 40 on Tuesday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, including at least four children and three women, as Israel said it was intensifying operations despite a truce with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. Israeli strikes on southern Leba»»»
Israeli defence ministry says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza
Israel's defence ministry said Wednesday they had targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas's military wing, Mohammed Odeh, during air strikes in Gaza City, less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Defence Minister Israel Katz called him “one of the architects” »»»
UN Raises Alarm over Israel's Killings of Gazans Near Armistice Line
About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops may be shooting at civilians merely for approaching the area, the UN human rights office said. The office said such actions would constitut»»»
LEGO Foundation donates $97m to help children in Middle East, Africa conflict zones
NEW YORK: Global conflicts from South Sudan’s political crisis to the United States’ recent war with Iran are putting more children at risk of suffering. One humanitarian duo wants to ensure conflict-stricken children get funding for an often-overlooked need: education. Under an agreement announced»»»
IDF issues evacuation order for south Lebanon’s Tyre, Hezbollah clash with Israeli troops
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning on Wednesday for residents of the city of Tyre in south Lebanon and the surrounding areas, saying it was about to strike Hezbollah targets there. “Urgent warning to the residents of the city of Tyre and the surrounding camps and neighborhoods»»»
Videos| Hezbollah’s Intensive Drone Attacks on Galilee Leave Several Israeli Soldiers Dead or Injured
Israeli media reported the death of an Israeli soldier and the injury of seven others in an attack involving two drones in Shomera, in the Western Galilee. Israeli media also reported the explosion of several drones in a military area in the Western Galilee. The spokesperson for the Israeli army st»»»
War and Displacement Rob Beirut of Eid al-Adha Joy
The shape of Eid al-Adha has changed for many Lebanese as the war continues, along with the escalation, warnings, and daily anxiety accompanying it. Security developments resulting from the conflict have disrupted family gatherings that have become increasingly limited, while fear and anxiety conti»»»
IDF claims it killed Hamas military leader Mohammad Odeh - UPI.com
Palestinians run as smoke billows from the Mushtaha Tower after an Israeli airstrike shortly after the Israeli military announced its intention to target high-rise buildings in Gaza City on Sept. 5. An airstrike in Gaza City hit a residential building Tuesday and killed at least three Palestinians »»»
Lebanese Army Says One Soldier Killed in Israeli Strike in Bekaa
The Lebanese army said on Wednesday that a soldier had been killed in an Israeli air strike near his post in Bekaa and that it had retrieved his body, Reuters reported. It said the retrieval was delayed from the previous day due to the security situation in the area. Meanwhile, Hezbollah said its f»»»
Religious Affairs Minister reviews services for Tunisian pilgrims during Mecca visit
TUNIS, May 27, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Bouhali paid a visit on to the Achrakat establishment of mutawifs (pilgrims’ guides) for Arab countries in Mecca, where he reviewed ways to further develop services provided to Tunisian...»»»
Karameesh children’s channel star Rafat Waseem Awad, 19, dies in Amman car crash
Karameesh children’s channel star Rafat Waseem Awad has died following a vehicle crash in the Jordanian capital, Amman, local media and family members said. The 19-year-old died after a tragic accident on Al Hurriya Street in the Al Muqabalain neighbourhood on Tuesday evening. Get updated faster an»»»
Sarafov Resigns as Investigative Service Chief; Politicians React
Borislav Sarafov resigned as National Investigative Service Director and Deputy Prosecutor General on Wednesday. He tendered his bid in the morning, and it was later accepted by the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council. "This is a decision I made after careful consideration," Sarafov»»»
Iraqi man kills wife, brother-in-law in drug-fuelled Baghdad assault
Dubai: An Iraqi man has killed his wife and her brother and wounded several other members of her family and neighbours during a violent attack in Al Hurriya neighbourhood of Baghdad, security sources said. Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was under the influence of crystal meth»»»
PM Radev in Paris: Bulgaria and France Share Common Positions on Security and Energy Diversification
Bulgaria and France share common positions on security and the diversification of Europe's energy supplies, while bilateral cooperation between the two countries is developing in key areas such as defence, energy and European policies, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists in Paris ahead of h»»»
EFG Hermes closes 1-year Hermes Securities Brokerage bond under EGP 10B program Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company, has closed a short-term bond note issuance for Hermes Securities Brokerage, marking the first issuance under the brokerage firm’s newly established fourth short-term bond program with a total size of EGP 10 billion, as per an emailed press release. »»»
Saudi Arabia rolls out special services for elderly, disabled pilgrims
MAKKAH: In a display of the care Saudi Arabia lavishes on pilgrims, the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque expanded its services this year at the Grand Mosque for elderly pilgrims and those with disabilities, drawing on a combination of on-site facilities»»»
Sharjah brings Emirati culture to Poland as Warsaw Book Fair opens
Dubai: Sharjah will open tomorrow, Thursday, as Guest of Honour at the fifth edition of the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, presenting a wide-ranging cultural programme that spotlights Emirati literature, poetry, arts, heritage, and publishing. Held in the Polish capital from May 28 to 31, the»»»
Saudi Arabia investigates viral perfume shop rampage video
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched an investigation after a widely circulated video showed a woman damaging items inside a perfume shop at a shopping mall in the Kingdom. The incident triggered widespread reaction on social media after claims circulated o»»»
Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas Naadi,BBC Africa, AccraandBasillioh Rukanga AFP via Getty ImagesThe Pope described Church's role in slavery as a "wound in Christian memory" Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV's »»»
EGX plans trading tool upgrades to attract investors: Radwan Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is working to transform into a financing platform supporting national projects and productive sectors through the development of market tools and trading mechanisms, alongside efforts to improve operational efficiency and attract more local and foreign inve»»»