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Vance speaks about Iran conflict, 'anti-weaponization' fund in press briefing - UPI.com

1 of 3 | U.S. Vice President JD Vance holds a press briefing Tuesday in the James S. Brady press briefing room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance took questions from reporters Tuesday at a White House press briefi»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

21/02/2017 Tenders

Architecture and Urban Development Client : Cooperative Society of Building & Housing Address : Manshia Square – Alexandria Tender : Construction of (10) housing buildings and infrastructure works of area no. (8) at 8 district at Borg El Arab city Tender documents : EGP5,000 from: Lotus Consulting »»»

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Arab News 1h

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today’s catastrophe is worse

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, Al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neig»»»

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France24 1h

A propos - 'Huge mismatch' between Iran's, US' and Gulf States' expectations, analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in London, says that "there is a very huge mismatch not just between the expectations of the Iranians and the Americans, but also among Gulf Arab »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Pakistani professionals in Qatar reaffirm support for Qatar National Vision 2030

Pakistani professionals and community leaders in Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the country’s development journey and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 during a community gathering held on May 14 at Sarhad Premium Restaurant, Golden Tulip Doha Hotel. The event brought togethe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Sheikha Moza visits DIBF

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, on Tuesday visited the Doha International Book Fair, which is in 35th edition, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Sheikha Moza toured the fair’s pavilions and review»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QU and HyperThink Systems honour innovators at QEA 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Economics, in partnership with HyperThink Systems, concluded the Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards (QEA) Award Day, recognising entrepreneurs and startups contributing to Qatar’s digi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

AIWF celebrates 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey

Tribune News Network Doha Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) is celebrating the 25th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a leading global advocate for women’s economic empowerment, leadership and inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa and beyond.»»»

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France24 3h

Iran warns it could open up 'new fronts' in war after US threatens ‘large-scale assault’

Washington and Tehran continued to trade threats Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he could launch a fresh assault on Iran if a deal wasn't forthcoming in the next few days. The Islamic Republic in return warned it was prepared to open up "new fronts" in the event of a renewed US attack.»»»

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France24 3h

Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Islamic State group fighters, both militaries say

Some 175 militants belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group were killed in joint Nigerian-US strikes in Nigeria's northeast in recent days, both militaries said Tuesday. Washington sent troops to the West African nation in February as armed groups stepped up their attacks on communities across the»»»

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France24 3h

France to return bodies of Indigenous people exhibited in colonial ‘human zoos’

French senators have unanimously passed a bill allowing for the remains of people who were exhibited in colonial-era “human zoos” in Paris to be returned to their ancestral lands in French Guiana, on the northeast coast of South America. The draft law meets a long»»»

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Arab News 3h

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today’s catastrophe is worse

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, Al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neig»»»

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France24 3h

G7 finance ministers call for action on trade imbalances as Russia sanctions divide US from allies

Finance ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies were unanimous on the need to take on global trade imbalances, according to the statement released Tuesday following a second day of Paris talks. But the US decision to extend a waiver on sanctions against Russia in the wake of the US-Israel»»»

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Arab News 3h

US sanctions several over Gaza aid flotillas, alleged Hamas support

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States on Tuesday issued sanctions against four people associated with a humanitarian aid flotilla to the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, accusing them of being “pro-terrorist.” Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday after it sai»»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: What to expect from the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum

The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) will take place on June 16–18, 2026 just as the government floated the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that will bring the investment story to the global investment community. Uzbekistan is boomi»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn in Texas Senate primary race - UPI.com

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton makes remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2024 at National Harbor, Md. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton for U.S. Senate on Tuesday over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- President»»»

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Arab News 4h

Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for President Paz

LA PAZ: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six month after he took office. Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’ Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have em»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar backs Pakistan mediation: Al Ansari

DOHA: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its strong support for Pakistan-led mediation efforts aimed at preventing renewed regional escalation, while cautioning that the outcome of ongoing diplomatic engagements remains difficult to predict amid intensive regional contacts. Speaking during the Minis»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Qatar supports Pakistani efforts, outcome of ongoing communications remains unpredictable

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its full support for the efforts led by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan aimed at reaching an agreement that prevents »»»

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Arab News 5h

Analysis: Iraq struggles to balance rival powers in a tense Middle East

DUBAI: On April 30, US President Donald Trump congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi on his ​nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq, saying that he hoped the new leader would lead his country in a renewal of its relationship with the US. “We look forward to a strong, ​vibrant, and highly productive new r»»»

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UPI 5h

Bolivia rejects state of emergency amid protest violence - UPI.com

Police officers remove a woman during a protest demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday. The protests converged on Plaza Murillo, the site of the Presidential Palace and Parliament, guarded by police and military forces. Riot police deployed tear gas to supp»»»

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UPI 6h

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for state visit to China - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade May 9 at Red Square in Moscow. Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit. Photo by Kremlin/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Beijing for »»»

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TAP 6h

ITFC keen to scale up cooperation with Tunisia

Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is keen to boost cooperation with Tunisia and broaden its scope, ITFC CEO and Secretary-General of the Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) programme Adeeb Yousuf Al Aama...»»»

Arab News 6h

Google doubles down on ‘AI for all’ as it unveils new wave of products, updates

LONDON: Google used its annual I/O conference on Tuesday to push artificial intelligence deeper into everyday life, unveiling a wave of new products and updates that complete the shift of its flagship Gemini system from a standalone tool into the backbone of Android, Search and Workspace. The 2026 »»»

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Arab News 6h

Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Arabian Gulf island

DUBAI: A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Arabian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife, videos and satellite photos show. The oil-soaked waves lapping onto Shidvar Island, an uninhabited island, repres»»»

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Libya Herald 6h

Fifth Libyan-German Economic Forum kicks off in Tripoli

The fifth Libyan-German Economic Forum kicked off this morning in Tripoli, with the participation of the Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha. The forum is organized by the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Ghorfa) in cooperation with the Libya Experts Forum and hosted by the »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Lopetegui dreams of a competitive Qatar at World Cup

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»

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Arab News 6h

Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 Daesh militants, senior leaders

ABUJA: ‌Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 Daesh militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoin»»»

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Arab News 7h

Built to last: Expo 2030 Riyadh showcases delivery progress, legacy plans

RIYADH: The anticipation for Expo 2030, set to be held in Riyadh, has sparked curiosity among prospective visitors, expected to exceed 42 million people. During a walkthrough of the site in its early excavation phase, construction activity continues to scale across the Expo 2030 Riyadh grounds as p»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE takes Barakah attack to UN Security Council emergency session

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is participating today in the emergency session of the United Nations Security Council following the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah peaceful nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region of the »»»

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Arab News 7h

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Chadian president

RIYADH: Atallah bin Zaied Al-Zaied became the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Saudi Arabia to Chad on Tuesday. Al-Zaied presented his credentials to the Chadian president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, in the capital N’Djamena. He conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Saudi leadershi»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Nigeria Says Joint US Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Militants, Senior Leaders

Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 ISIS militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country's northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoints, weapo»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

UN Expert Condemns ‘Torture’ of Palestinian Prisoners in Israel

A United Nations expert on Tuesday raised alarm over the alleged "torture" of Palestinian prisoners and "potentially unlawful deaths" in Israeli prisons since October 2023. The comments come as Israel faces growing scrutiny over detention conditions following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas ins»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Israeli Forces Intercept 6 More Activist Flotilla Vessels Headed for Gaza

Israeli forces on Tuesday intercepted six remaining vessels from a much larger activist flotilla attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Two other boats are still on their way to the Palestinian territory, according to the activist group's livestream. A live feed on the Global Sumu»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Board of Peace Will Ask the UN Security Council to Press Hamas to Disarm

The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and taske»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Trump Admits Iran Retains Ability to Launch Retaliatory Strikes

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that Iran retains the ability to launch retaliatory strikes. "They have a little ability [to retaliate]. Their missiles are 82% gone, we estimate. Their capacity to build is very little right now, because we hit, you know, we »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. The confirmation of Putin's trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Israel Military Issues Fresh Evacuation Warnings for South Lebanon

The Israeli military on Tuesday warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah, the latest despite a ceasefire. "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire compel the army to operate against it. The army does »»»

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Arab News 8h

New monologue series in Riyadh’s creative hub blends music, storytelling

RIYADH: One Monday evening in Riyadh, musicians, writers, actors and directors gathered in the city’s creative district, JAX, to deliver a one-of-a-kind monologue sequence that drew audiences in with its humor, wit and sincerity. “Unspoken,” a series produced collaboratively by Writers in Riyadh, A»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

UAE says drones targeting Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on May 17 originated from Iraqi territory

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the drones involved in the attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on May 17 originated from Iraqi territory, according to the results of technical tracking and monitoring investigations. In a statement, the mini»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Israel Finance Minister Says ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant Against Him

Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant against him, accusing the Palestinian Authority of pushing for the move. Smotrich said he would retaliate by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Palestinians in Gaza Mark Anniversary of Nakba, Say Today’s Catastrophe Is Worse

Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neighborhoods of the southern I»»»

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Sputnik 9h

LIVE: Putin Touches Down in Beijing for High-Level Official Visit & Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China on a two-day official visit, scheduled from May 19 to 20. Putin is scheduled to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral relations and explore avenues for further strengthening the strategic partnership between their nations. Additionally, the »»»

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Sputnik 9h

LIVE UPDATES: Putin Arrives in Beijing for Russia-China Strategic Partnership Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip is scheduled to last two days, from May 19 to 20. Putin will hold a meeting with Xi Jinping, where the two leaders will discuss bilateral relations and measures to further strengthen »»»

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Arab News 9h

Trump says US may need to hit Iran again

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on ​Tuesday that the United States may need to hit Iran again and he was only an hour away from ‌deciding on ‌a strike before ​he ‌postponed ⁠the ​attack. “I was ⁠an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Trump told reporters at the ⁠White House.»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Syrian Soldier Killed, 18 People Wounded by Car Bomb in Damascus

One Syrian soldier was killed and at least 18 people were wounded by a car bomb that exploded on Tuesday outside a Defense ‌Ministry building in ‌Damascus, authorities said. Soldiers ‌had ⁠discovered a different ⁠bomb near the building in the capital's Bab Sharqi district and were trying to dismant»»»

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Arab News 9h

UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant came from Iraq

DUBAI: The UAE said on Tuesday that the drones that targeted its nuclear plant last week came from Iraq — from where Iranian-backed groups have launched several attacks since the Middle East war began. On Sunday, an unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator near the Arab world’s only nuclear p»»»

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Arab News 9h

Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative eases journey for Hajj pilgrims

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has always placed serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims at the forefront of its priorities. The Hajj pilgrimage, which is mandatory for all able Muslims, once took months and weeks to complete. However, the journey is now easier for the millions of pilgrims taking part in t»»»

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Arab News 10h

UN considers response to Israeli move to build a military compound on site of relief agency

DAMASCUS: The United Nations is considering how to respond to Israel’s announcement that it will build a military complex on the former headquarters of the UN relief agency for Palestinians in east Jerusalem, an official said Tuesday. Israel at the weekend announced the government’s approval for a »»»

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Naharnet 10h

Lebanon warns continued Israeli escalation jeopardizes negotiations

The continued Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon will jeopardize the negotiations with Israel, a Lebanese official warned on Tuesday. "The continued violations will either lead to us not participating in the negotiations or to our participation with the sole condition of a ceasefire," the offic»»»