Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years
WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria: An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The state court in Wiener Neustadt, south of the capital, found the 21-year-old defendant, an Austrian citizen»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region. Also Read: UAE »»»
Saudi crown prince hosts annual Hajj reception for Muslim leaders and officials
MINA: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the Kingdom’s annual reception for heads of state, senior officials, Islamic figures and Hajj delegation leaders at Mina Palace on Thursday following this year’s pilgrimage. Among those attending the reception were leaders and senior representativ»»»
Al-Shaibani conveys President al-Sharaa’s greetings to Saudi Crown Prince
Mina, May.28 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said he was “honored to meet HRH Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud during the annual reception for pilgrims at Mina Palace. The minister conveyed the greetings of President Ahmad al-Sharaa to the C»»»
NATO chief praises Hungary under PM Magyar, and Belgium’s famous cat steals the show – video
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Hungary’s contribution to the alliance’s defence and deterrence capabilities during talks with Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels on Thursday, according to a statement released by NATO. The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming NATO summit i»»»
Gaza mourns 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
GAZA CITY: Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered on Thursday for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes the night before, including five children and an elderly person, as well as a Hamas militant. More than 20 people were injured in the strikes, according to Shifa Hospital.»»»
Hezbollah: The Israeli enemy spreads false claims about the Qaraoun Dam to justify its continued attacks on Lebanon and violations against civilians, children, medics, and journalists - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted gatherings of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah, on the outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif, with rocket barrages: Military Media Statements 13, 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Amir receives phone call from US President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from the President of the United States of America, HE Donald Trump. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East region in light of the ongoing political and security developments»»»
Saudi Arabia emerges as regional launchpad for Egyptian companies
RIYADH: Egyptian companies are increasingly choosing Saudi Arabia as their first destination for international expansion, as the Kingdom’s economic transformation, industrial scale, and investment momentum create new opportunities across manufacturing, hospitality, technology, and consumer sectors.»»»
Gaza reports 72,819 killed and 172,894 wounded since October 2023
GAZA: Medical sources in the Gaza Strip said on Thursday that the death toll from the Israeli aggression against the enclave has risen to 72,819 while 172,894 others were wounded since the start of the offensive on Oct. 7, 2023. The sources reported that Gaza Strip hospitals received six bodies and»»»
Syria expresses solidarity with Kuwait following aerial attack
Damascus, May.28 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic condemned the targeting of the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones by Iran on Thursday, reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and of international law. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreig»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted gatherings of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers at a newly established position, as well as in the towns of Addaisseh and Arab Al-Luwaiza, with swarms of attack drones: Military Media Statements 16 to 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers at the Al-Malkiyeh site with a drone strike: Military Media Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Karachi’s Baloch basket weavers in big demand at Eid
KARACHI: In the narrow streets of Karachi’s historic Lyari neighborhood, stacks of handwoven baskets sit outside homes and workshops as elderly Baloch men and women bend over strips of dried reeds and palm leaves, weaving patterns passed down over generations. And in the days before Eid Al-Adha, th»»»
Syria congratulates Azerbaijan on independence day, reaffirms expanding relation
Damascus, May.28 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended congratulations to the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of its Independence Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement published on its Telegram channel on Thursday that “the Syrian Arab Republic extends i»»»
Hadi’s Death Ends a Journey Through Transformation in Yemen
Former Yemeni President Field Marshal Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died on Thursday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at the age of 81, closing one of the most complex political and military chapters in Yemen’s history since unification in 1990. Hadi’s name became closely associated with Yemen’s transitional »»»
Sadr Gives Armed Wing One Week to Join Gov’t
Sadrist movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr has given his armed wing one week to complete its break from the movement and join state institutions, as a senior figure in Iraq’s ruling Coordination Framework described “armed resistance” as a “burden on society.” Sadr said on Wednesday he was merging his »»»
Qatar to end temporary extension of expired entry visas from June 7
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced the termination of the temporary extension granted to all types of expired or soon-to-expire entry visas, effective from Sunday, June 7, 2026. The ministry said the extension decision was announced on March 3 due to regional tensions, closure of airspace a»»»
Press Review - Trump met with 'laughter and silence' by US allies in Gulf region
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump's attempts at finding a deal with Iran are under a lot of scrutiny. Next, the EU is asked to consider the environmental impact of mega data centres, as locals fight back against projects which might harm the environment. »»»
Eye on Africa - Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
In tonight's edition: 300 Ghanaians arrive back home from South Africa on an emergency repatriation flight for nationals fleeing anti-immigrant protests, threats and attacks. Also, Human Rights Watch accuses the United Arab Emirates of having recruited Colombian mercenaries to send to Sudan in supp»»»
Israel strikes Beirut, a day before first security talks with Lebanon - UPI.com
Israel resumed striking Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday for the first time in three weeks. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon May 28 (UPI) -- Israel resumed striking Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday for the first time in three weeks, targeting an apartment building, while intensify»»»
Von der Leyen Releases Blocked EU Funds for Bulgaria as Radev Avoids Russia Comments in Brussels
The European Commission has decided to release nearly 370 million euros in previously suspended funds for Bulgaria under the Recovery and Resilience Plan following progress on key judicial and anti-corruption reforms. The announcement came after a meeting in Brussels between Prime Minister Rumen Ra»»»
Lebanon to hold military talks with Israel at Pentagon on Friday
BEIRUT: A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations, under US sponsorship, is set to take place at the Pentagon on Friday to launch a new round of security talks between the two sides. Israel and Hezbollah preempted the meeting by escalating their military operations, though on an u»»»
How Dubai’s pop culture communities are creating spaces for connections, opportunities during uncertain times
Dubai: Against the backdrop of the ongoing geopolitical situation in the region, several residents have gathered this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for Sandbox Swapmeet Volume 8, a community-led pop culture convention that organisers and attendees regarded as more than just an enterta»»»
Israel PM Says Orders Army to Take Control of 70 Percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he had ordered the country's military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, in defiance of the terms of a fragile ceasefire that took effect in October. "We are currently squeezing Hamas. We now control 60 percent of the territory i»»»
US Envoy: Securing ousted regime chemical weapons marks key step for Syria
Washington, May 28 (SANA) US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack considered the discovery and securing of undeclared chemical weapons dating back to the ousted regime era a “significant milestone” in the process of building a new Syria and strengthening international security. In a post on X, Thu»»»
OTIC launches "Tunis Declaration" to defend consumer rights in visa services
Tunis, May 28 (TAP) - The Tunisian Organisation for Consumer Information (OTIC) launched the "Tunis Declaration on Consumer Rights in Visa and International Mobility Services".As the first joint civil reference arising from a coalition of Arab and...»»»
Between Bringing Down Governments and Losing Control: Hezbollah Faces a New Political Equation
Since becoming involved politics in 1992, Hezbollah gradually evolved from a parliamentary player with limited influence into a central force in Lebanon’s governing equation. The group first engaged in legislative work and did not directly join governments until 2005, following the assassination of»»»
Dubai-Manila flights return from July 2 as Cebu Pacific restores four weekly services
Cebu Pacific will resume flights between Dubai and Manila from July 2 after suspending operations on the route in March due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and regional airspace restrictions. The Philippine low cost carrier said it would operate four weekly flights on Tuesday»»»
Live Updates: Iran fires missile at Kuwait after U.S. strikes, as Trump gets ready to finish the job – Ya Libnan
Share: HERE IS THE LATEST Iran accused the U.S. on Thursday of another ceasefire violation and said it retaliated by targeting an American base after a second round of what the Pentagon calls “purely defensive” strikes against drone operations. CENTCOM said Kuwait intercepted an incoming Iranian mi»»»
The return of the Silk Road as the “C6”, a key geopolitical link between Europe and Asia
There is a map that used to hang in the offices of Soviet central planners in Moscow, showing the five republics of Central Asia as a single administrative unit — roads pointing inward toward Russia, railways terminating at Russian junctions, pipelines flowing north. The region was designed, quite »»»
US-Iran war 3 months on: Frozen conflict or fragile ceasefire? Here's is what we know
Dubai: Three months after the war between the United States and Iran began with massive strikes on Iranian targets, the conflict appears to be entering a new and uncertain phase — one defined less by large-scale bombardment and more by brinkmanship, maritime pressure, sanctions and fragile diplomac»»»
Israel Carries Out Strike on Beirut Suburbs, First Near Capital in Weeks
An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, the first strike to hit near Beirut in weeks amid a ceasefire that has failed to halt fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. The Israeli military said it had conducted a precise st»»»
Israel strikes Choueifat ahead of crucial talks in Washington
Israel's air force carried out an airstrike on the Choueifat area on the edge of Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military said, further straining a fragile ceasefire a day ahead of crucial negotiations in Washington. The strike hit an apartment building. Videos from Cho»»»
Merz facing “chancellor swap” – media
Senior figures within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are allegedly discussing the possible ousting of Chancellor Friedrich Merz due to his record-low approval ratings, according to German media reports. According to Bild, talks about potentially “swapping” Merz for another chancellor ar»»»
Israel declares new 'combat zone' in southern Lebanon, orders evacuations
Israel expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensified despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could»»»
Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi Dies After Leading Yemen Through Its Most Difficult Period
Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi passed away Thursday morning after a political and military career spanning eight decades, during which he witnessed Yemen’s major political transformations and became closely associated with pivotal periods marked by conflict, upheaval and instability.»»»
Siddaramaiah steps down, ending era in Karnataka politics
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday resigned from office, bringing an end to his tenure as the state’s longest-serving chief minister and setting the stage for a leadership transition in the Congress government. The resignation followed weeks of speculation over a possible change in l»»»
Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic ‘permission slip’ for conflicts
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be justified in waging wars, in a move experts said could have long-reaching impact for global powers. The disavowal of the doctrine came in th»»»
Chinese, Russian Armies to Deepen Cooperation, Mutual Support - Defense Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese military will cooperate with Russia to implement the agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen cooperation and provide mutual support, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Thursday. "The Chinese military will cooperate with the»»»
Indian expat couple’s death in Kerala: UAE friends shocked, struggle to believe murder-suicide theory
Ras Al Khaimah: To those who knew him in the UAE, S Sugathan, 67, was not just a successful businessman. He was the man who quietly did many philanthropic activities including building five houses for poor families back home in Kerala, who never let wealth change him, and who had been nursing a dre»»»
Pilgrims begin stoning ritual in Mina on first day of Tashreeq under tight crowd-management measures
MINA: Hajj pilgrims on Thursday began the ritual stoning of the devil, casting pebbles at the Jamarat — three stone pillars in Mina — marking the first day of Tashreeq. The Days of Tashreeq are the three days following Eid Al-Adha, during which pilgrims complete key remaining rites of the Hajj pilg»»»
Climate Action Network-Arab World launches new regional campaign to intensify awareness
Tunis, May 28 (TAP)- The Climate Action Network (CAN)-Arab World launched a new regional campaign to intensify awareness about climate change impact and encourage the use of clean energies.This is part of ongoing efforts to cement the culture of...»»»
Global Minds From 11 Nations to Meet in St. Petersburg for Valdai Club Events
More than 50 thought leaders and accreditied professionals representing 11 countries will gather in St. Petersburg from May 31 to June 4 for the Valdai Club's events, organizers announced. “Participants will include over 50 experts from 11 countries, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Chin»»»
From Iran to Oman: Trump’s expanding threat rhetoric
Dubai: When US President Donald Trump warned that “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow ’em up,” the remark appeared at first like another off-the-cuff comment during a White House Cabinet meeting. While there was initial speculation that Trump may have misspoken and mean»»»
Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
BANGKOK: The International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced with great aplomb at the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in February. The American general tapped to lead the 20,000-strong force said it would ensure “future prosperity and enduring peace” after t»»»
Defence spending to exceed 3% of EU member states’ GDP by 2040 – Deloitte study
Defense spending is estimated to reach at least 3% of the gross domestic product of the European Union member states by 2040, amid the escalation of security challenges, which require an increased budgetary effort, according to the Deloitte study “The Future of Defence 2040. Four scenarios for Euro»»»
UAE strongly condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, supports Kuwait’s security and sovereignty
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting Kuwait with missiles and drones. In a statement, the ministry said the attacks constitutes a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and poses a threat to the country’s security and stability. Get upda»»»