Egypt’s stock market (EGX) concluded last week the trading session on a high note, demonstrating resilience in a region often characterized by economic unpredictability. The main index, EGX30, climbed by 0.73% to close at 29,605.12 points, reflecting investor optimism in large-cap stocks. Meanwhile»»»

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa, KinshasaandHafsa Khalil ReutersHealth workers handling the bodies of people suspected to have died from Ebola have to be very careful in order t»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Qatar University (QU) virologist has won a prestigious award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the university announced on Monday. A university statement said Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine received the Vaccine Research and I»»»

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RIYADH: Hajj is not only one of the Five Pillars of Islam, but a visceral and emotional experience that brings people together from across the globe. More than a place of worship, the Grand Mosque becomes a contemplative space for introspection, connection, and unity. From colorful murals to magnet»»»

New Delhi, May 25 (SANA) Indian refiners have increased crude imports from Latin America and Africa following disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies linked to restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to trade data and industry sources. India, the world’s third-larges»»»

Makkah: Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position as a global leader in managing large-scale crowds through an integrated digital system designed to serve pilgrims during Hajj, with smart technology playing a central role in regulating movement across Makkah and the holy sites. The effort forms pa»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the trading week higher on Sunday, 24 May 2026, with broad gains across major indices as selective foreign buying and renewed interest in financial shares helped the market recover part of the losses recorded during the previous week’s consolidation phase. The be»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the Kremlin said on Monday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain," the Kremlin said in a statem»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings during a phone call on Monday, praying for continued prosperity and blessings for their two countries and peoples, and for security and pro»»»

Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAkisa WanderaBBC Africa, Nairobi YouTubeA man managed to briefly embrace President William Ruto Kenya's police chief has ordered a major shake-up of President William Ruto's secur»»»

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said in a limited security meeting on Sunday night that "buildings in Beirut should be attacked in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks," Israel's public broadcaster quoted informed sources as saying. The meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Benjamin Netany»»»

Tunis, May 25, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisian Embassy in Brazil, in partnership with the Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, organized on Friday, May 22, a promotional event dedicated to Tunisian olive oil and...»»»

Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top US diplomat»»»

Abu Dhabi: The first day of Eid Al Adha this year is expected to coincide with the rising of the “Thuraya” star cluster, a rare astronomical and cultural alignment that has historically signalled the arrival of intense summer heat and seasonal change across the UAE and the wider Gulf region. The ph»»»

Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top U.S. diplom»»»

Dubai: The United States and Iran appear closer than they have been in months to a possible agreement that could halt the war in the Middle East and ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. But despite optimistic statements from President Donald Trump and signals from Tehran, major questions rema»»»

China's leader Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, as diplomatic efforts by several countries to formally end the Iran war drag on. The high-level meeting, reported by state news agency Xinhua, followed Sharif's talks earlier in t»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon»»»

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-US war on Iran restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, data provided by trade sources show. Refiners in the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer bought m»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional tensions, supported by structural demand drivers, regulatory reforms and continued investor confidence, according to CBRE. In its latest market review, the real estate consultancy said the Kin»»»

Dubai: MBC Shahid has acquired global rights to Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s stand-up special “AAM JARRIB (Tryin’)” as part of a wider partnership with Front Row to produce six Arabic comedy specials for streaming audiences. On Monday, the official poster artwork and trailer for the show was rel»»»

CAIRO: A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.” It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take ef»»»

Iran on Monday executed a man convicted of carrying out armed attacks during the nationwide anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said. Abbas Akbari's is the latest in a string of executions by the authorities after it ramped up hangings in security-related cases after the »»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $5 to two-week lows on Monday, ​as optimism grew that the US and Iran were moving closer to a ‌peace deal, even though they remain at odds over key issues such as blockades on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were down $5.09, or 4.9 percent, to $98.45 a»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are compelled to operate again»»»

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s key negotiator between the United States and Iran, army chief Asim Munir, is in Beijing alongside the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks with Chinese leaders, Pakistan television showed on Monday. Munir was in Tehran on Friday and Saturday alongside Pakistan’s »»»

Prague: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said no party should be allowed to dominate the Strait of Hormuz or use it as leverage against the global economy, as the UAE outlined its response to mounting disruptions affecting international trade routes during a strategic dial»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the “Destination Imagination” programme for the 2025/2026 academic season. The programme is implemented in public and private schools in the State of Qatar in partnership with the Minist»»»

Dubai: More oil and liquefied natural gas tankers are beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the clearest sign yet that limited commercial shipping is resuming after nearly three months of severe disruption triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, in association with the Embassy of India - Doha and APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), officially launched “LuLu Mango Mania 2026 – Best of India Mango Festival” at LuLu Hypermarket Al Gharafa. The grand inauguration c»»»

ASTANA (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan from May 27-29, the office of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday. "On May 27-29, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit »»»

Syria’s new parliament will hold its first session on the preliminary date of June 8 after the approval of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's final share of seats in the legislature, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. The president boasts 70 seats in the 210-member parliament. The sources said the final list o»»»

Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masrour Barzani held talks in Baghdad on Sunday with new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on pending issues between Baghdad and Erbil. Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji said: “There is great understanding between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regi»»»

Israel reportedly is trying to separate its occupation of parts of southern Lebanon from the anticipated agreement between the United States and Iran. An Israeli source said on Sunday that the preliminary US-Iran agreement, which would also stipulate a ceasefire in Lebanon, grants Israel “the right»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize on Monday, as President Donald Trump tempered expectations. The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imp»»»

TORONTO: A tent-shaped tomb in southwest London that has stood largely inaccessible for more than 70 years reopened last month. The Burton Mausoleum in Mortlake, the final resting place of Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel, reopened in April following a two-year, $334,6»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»

Russia has intensified trade restrictions and public warnings over energy pricing against Armenia, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan steers the country closer to the European Union and prepares for a closely watched general election in June. The escalation comes amid rapidly deteriorating relations»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah's "reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government" and said the pro-Iran armed group was "actively trying to drag»»»

The Eurasian Economic Forum will be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2027. Kaniet Nasirdinov, Head of the Integration Development Sector of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce told journalists. According to him, this year’s forum will be held in Astana (at the end of May) »»»