Ted Turner, the founder of American media giant CNN, has died, the network said on Wednesday. He was 87. Ted Turner, who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87, the network said Wednesday. Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its »»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said it is premature to talk of any high-level meeting between Lebanon and Israel, comments underlining the dim chances of one being held soon as hoped for by US President Donald Trump. Salam, in comments reported by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) on Wednes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar HE Walid Fahmy Al Faqi. During the meeting, they reviewed ways to enhance media cooperati»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Th»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the 4th Arab Region Food Systems Transformation Meeting, which kicked-off Wednesday at the headquarters of the Arab League's General Secretariat in Cairo, in cooperation and partnership with the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, FAO, and the UN Economic and»»»

Manufacturers are calling for the liberalisation of capital by ending deposit and transfer restrictions. Writes Ahmed El-Mahdi As economists expect an increase in the Suez Canal revenues following the inauguration of the second canal, industrialists called on the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to reco»»»

PoliticsGermanyGermany's COVID-19 response under scrutinyMarcel FürstenauA parliamentary inquiry has been looking into the policy decisions made to contain the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. The decisions made by key leaders from the time are being questioned. https://p.dw.com/p/55sd6Protective m»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Wednesday that "talking about any potential meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still premature." In a statement to journalists, he emphasized that "any high-level meeting with the Israeli side requires extensive preparation." Salam clarified th»»»

Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionising the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era. A brash risk taker, Turner -- whose death aged 87 was announced on Wednesday -- helped reshape the te»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi writer Fahad Fatani, known professionally as F J Fatani, has signed a three-book agreement with SLKY World, an independent publisher based in Orlando in the US, for his debut science fiction trilogy “Something About Mars.” This Arab News exclusive reveals that the deal was negotiated »»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged the continent’s oil-producing countries – Algeria, the Republic of Congo, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria – to remain within OPEC. The call follows the UAE’s announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ coalition. »»»

The eighth meeting of the European Political Community convened in Yerevan on May 4. Forty-eight heads of state and government attended. The Armenian capital, sitting on the Russian-Iranian-Turkish-Azerbaijani frontier, hosted the largest international political gathering in its independent history»»»

The eighth meeting of the European Political Community convened in Yerevan on May 4. Forty-eight heads of state and government attended. The Armenian capital, sitting on the Russian-Iranian-Turkish-Azerbaijani frontier, hosted the largest international political gathering in its independent history»»»

The eighth meeting of the European Political Community convened in Yerevan on May 4. Forty-eight heads of state and government attended. The Armenian capital, sitting on the Russian-Iranian-Turkish-Azerbaijani frontier, hosted the largest international political gathering in its independent history»»»

Bulgaria marked the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Armed Forces on Tuesday with a series of ceremonies in Sofia, including the blessing of battle flags and sacred banners at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, attended by state leaders, military officials, clergy and foreign diplomats. President »»»

NEW DELHI: In one of the biggest surprises of India’s recent state elections, actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekha, one of the country’s most famous film stars, has won in Tamil Nadu, reshaping the established political order. Popularly known as Vijay, the 51-year-old superstar whose career spans over t»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Environment Week 2026 is going strong, with activities nationwide highlighting the Kingdom’s progress in sustainability and environmental protection. Taking the theme “Your Impact is Green,” the event reflects growing interest in environmental issues, with public awareness levels exce»»»

The first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units took place in Sofia on Wednesday under the patronage of President Iliana Iotova, bringing together young guards from across the country to mark the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. Speaking at the event, caretaker Educa»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed mostly higher on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, with the benchmark index recovering from the previous session’s losses as domestic investors returned to large-cap stocks, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The EGX30 rose 1.12% to 52,557.63 points, regainin»»»

MANILA: The growing economic toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran will top the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in the Philippines this week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who will chair the summit, said on Wednesday. After the US and Israeli attacks on Iran that began on Feb. 28 led to the»»»

LONDON: A former US intelligence analyst who was jailed for spying for Israel has called for the “forcible removal” of Gazans after announcing that he will stand in October’s parliamentary election. Jonathan Pollard, who spent 30 years in prison, told Israeli Channel 13 that he wants to see the rem»»»

A Lebanese court on Wednesday acquitted singer Fadel Shaker of the attempted murder of an official from a Hezbollah-allied group, a judicial official told AFP, after the star surrendered to police. The Lebanese-Palestinian entertainer turned himself over to authorities in October after more than a »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have paid tribute to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces on the 50th anniversary of their unification, celebrating five decades of sacrifice, dedication and national service. To mark the occasion, Dubai Police released a special video featuring cadets from the Dubai Police Aca»»»

President Iliana Iotova said young members of Bulgaria's guard units may have "different dreams and aspirations" but are united by "their great love for Bulgaria" during the first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units in Sofia on Wednesday. The event, dedicated to the 150th »»»

7R, a leading commercial real estate developer, has laid the cornerstone for a state-of-the-art logistics and technology hub in Kraków. 7R Hub Nowa Huta is set to deliver approximately 230,000 sq m of modern technical and production space, designed to high contemporary standards and incorporating n»»»

Dubai: Sharjah is set to become a key hub for nurturing future-ready digital talent. The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and »»»

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

The geopolitical shocks of the Gulf war are dominating headlines and investor sentiment, but these shocks rarely act as the primary engine of global economic downturns, according to a note by Ben May, director of global macro research at Oxford Economics. »»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»