Middle East Observer 30m

Egypt’s Stock Exchange Shows Resilience: Key Indices Climb Amidst Regional Volatility

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»»»

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BBC 34m

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre

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»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

QU virologist wins vaccine research and innovation award in Riyadh

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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Dailynews Hungary 36m

Report: Wealth of Hungary’s elite under Orbán ‘being flown out from Vienna’ after election defeat – UPDATE: tax authority

Report: Wealth of Hungary’s elite under Orbán ‘being flown out from Vienna’ after election defeat – UPDATE: tax authority Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Trav»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 36m

Hungary PM cuts Vienna trip as events dropped

Hungary PM cuts Vienna trip as events dropped Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic Public transpo»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 36m

Magyar meets Tusk in Poland on first foreign trip

Magyar meets Tusk in Poland on first foreign trip Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic Public tra»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 36m

PM Magyar: We will work all summer to bring EU funds home, Brussels signals good prospects

PM Magyar: We will work all summer to bring EU funds home, Brussels signals good prospects Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 36m

Hungarian President's office publishes files of controversial 2024 pardon that brought down former President

Hungarian President's office publishes files of controversial 2024 pardon that brought down former President Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Bu»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 36m

Hungary reverses ICC exit plan, restores restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural imports

Hungary reverses ICC exit plan, restores restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural imports Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 37m

Zelensky rejects “debatable” offer from the EU, aims for full membership while citing Viktor Orbán

Zelensky rejects “debatable” offer from the EU, aims for full membership while citing Viktor Orbán Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Cou»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 37m

PM Magyar to slash own salary by half as Hungary targets politicians’ pay cuts

PM Magyar to slash own salary by half as Hungary targets politicians’ pay cuts Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond La»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 37m

Our Partners – Daily News Hungary

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Arab News 57m

Hajj art: How Saudi artists depict the holy experience

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»»»

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Sana 1h

India shifts oil imports as Hormuz disruptions reshape supply flows

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kingdom’s digital transformation powers safer Hajj season

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»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

EGX rebounds as foreign buying lifts Egyptian equities

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin Holds Phone Conversation With King of Bahrain - Kremlin

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President and Sultan of Oman exchange Eid Al Adha greetings in phone call

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»»»

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BBC 1h

Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach

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»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Zamir says 'Beirut' buildings must be hit in response to drones, Ben-Gvir urges war's return

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»»»

TAP 2h

Tunisian Embassy in Brazil promotes olive oil and dates at São Paulo trade fair

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...»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Iran Warns Deal with US Not Yet Close, despite Some Progress

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE to witness rare alignment of Eid, Thuraya and Kaaba sun event

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»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Iran warns deal with US not yet close, despite some progress

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»»»

Gulf News 3h

Closer to peace — or another crisis? 5 unresolved issues haunting the US-Iran deal

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»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

China’s Xi Meets Pakistan PM Sharif as Iran War Looms

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»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon President Says Israeli Withdrawal 'Non-negotiable'

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»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

India Turns to Latin American, African Oil After Hormuz Disruption

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»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi property sector posts solid Q1 growth amid regional uncertainty 

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»»»

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Arab News 4h

John Achkar’s stand-up special set for release on May 27

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»»»

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Arab News 4h

What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war

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»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iran Executes Man Over Links to Nationwide Protests

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 »»»

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Arab News 4h

Oil slips $5 as US, Iran seen moving closer to peace deal

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»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israel Military Issues New Evacuation Warning to 10 Lebanon Villages, Says One Soldier Killed

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»»»

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Arab News 5h

Key US-Iran negotiator Munir in China with PM Sharif: Pakistan TV

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 »»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE accelerates decade-long logistics plans in just years

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»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation honours ‘Destination Imagination’ programme winners

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»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Is Strait of Hormuz now open? More oil, LNG tankers cross Gulf chokepoint

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»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

LuLu Hypermarket launches ‘Best of India Mango Festival 2026’

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»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Putin to Pay State Visit to Kazakhstan From May 27-29 - Tokayev's Office

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: New Syrian Parliament to Convene on June 8

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»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iraqi Security Delegation to Visit Tehran to Address Attacks on Kurdistan

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»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israel Seeks to Exclude its Occupation of South Lebanon from US–Iran Agreement

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»»»

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Arab News 7h

US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations

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»»»

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Arab News 7h

Victorian tomb prompts overdue conversation on imperialist mindset

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»»»

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BNE 8h

EU’s foreign policy boss Kallas is undermining Europe’s credibility

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»»»

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BNE 8h

EU’s foreign policy boss Kallas is undermining Europe’s credibility

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»»»

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BNE 8h

Russia steps up economic pressure on Armenia ahead of pivotal election

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»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Rubio Accuses Hezbollah of Trying to 'Drag Lebanon Back into Chaos'

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»»»

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24 News Agency 8h

Eurasian Economic Forum to be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2027 - | 24.KG

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) »»»

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