Arab News 3m

Nighttime rituals — how Hajj evenings can become community spaces

RIYADH: More than a pillar, Hajj has always been a time for building spiritual connection, cultivating empathy and practicing patience. Previous Hajj performers spoke to Arab News about how their experiences created serene and meaningful evenings for contemplation and connection that have altered t»»»

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Arab News 4m

Saudi firms seek English skills amid AI boom, but Arabic still leads

RIYADH: Arabic remains a fundamental language skill in the Middle East business community, even as demand for English proficiency grows, an industry expert said. The comments from Anil Singh, chief business officer for Saudi Arabia at TASC Outsourcing, came after a new study found that nine in 10 h»»»

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RT 15m

Here’s why many Western leaders’ approval ratings are tanking

Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»

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Arab News 32m

Israel says targeted new Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza strike

JERUSALEM: Israel said it targeted the new chief of Hamas’ armed wing in a strike in Gaza on Tuesday, just days after his predecessor was killed in a similar attack in the Palestinian territory. “Under the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Millions of Sudanese Mark Eid amid Displacement, Poverty and Hunger

The Sudanese mark Eid al-Adha this year as the war enters its fourth year, amid a harsh humanitarian and economic reality that has changed the face of the holiday and stripped it of many of the social meanings that had remained deeply rooted for decades. In a country where holidays have long been a»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Netanyahu Seeks Alternatives to Control over Palestinian Antiquities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a comprehensive review of a controversial Antiquities Authority bill for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and instructed Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs to look for “alternatives” to the draft law, which is now being debated by the Knesset Education »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister holds phone call with Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The call discussed cooperation relations betw»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Breaking: Budapest Mayor receives Ukraine award from Zelensky in Kyiv, later evacuated to shelter

Gergely Karácsony received the prestigious “Saviour City” award on behalf of Budapest directly from Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, in recognition of the Hungarian capital’s support for Ukraine since the outbreak of the war. The award, established by the Ukrainian state in 202»»»

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UPI 1h

Iran's Internet restored for some after 88 days of blackout - UPI.com

An Iranian woman walks next an anti-American mural to near the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday. The Internet has been restored for some Iranians after an 88-day-blackout. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Iran restored global Internet access to some of its people Tuesday»»»

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Arab News 1h

Spotify launches narrated articles for audiobook subscribers

LONDON: Spotify’s audiobook users are being offered narrated articles from leading magazines as part of their subscription, as the platform continues to diversify its content offering. The Swedish streaming giant will make more than 650 long-form articles available in English from titles such as Ro»»»

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Gulf News 1h

All eyes on Trump’s rare Camp David cabinet meeting amid Iran uncertainty

Dubai: US President Donald Trump will gather his full cabinet at Camp David on Wednesday as the White House faces mounting pressure to secure a breakthrough in fragile Iran negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after fresh US strikes sharply raised tensions. The rare offsite meeting at the h»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Qassem’s Call to Topple Lebanon's Govt Exposes Differences with Berri

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s call to topple the Lebanese government was not only rejected by the group’s political opponents, but also appeared out of step with the position of its main ally, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who along with Hezbollah has ministers in government. W»»»

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BBC 1h

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDamian Zane Bloomberg via Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa heads a coalition government after his African National Congress (ANC) party failed to secure a parliam»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir to receive Eid Al Adha well-wishers

Doha: The Amiri Diwan announces that the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will receive well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha at Lusail Palace on the morning of the first day of Eid. Immediately after the Eid prayer, HH the Amir will receive Their Excellencies Sheikhs, ministers, unders»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir to perform Eid Al Adha Prayer at Lusail Prayer Ground

Doha: The Amiri Diwan announced that the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will perform the Eid Al Adha prayer along with citizens at Lusail prayer ground on Wednesday morning. The Amiri Diwan wished that this blessed occasion be full of goodness and blessings for Qatar, as well as the Arab a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir exchanges cables of congratulation on occasion of Eid Al Adha

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has exchanged cables of congratulation with his brothers, their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, the leaders of sisterly Arab and Islamic countries. HH the Amir also received cables of congratulations on this occasion from a number of leader»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Strikes Hit South Lebanon City as Israel Expands Ground Operations

Several strikes hit the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Tuesday after an Israeli evacuation warning, an AFP correspondent said, as an Israeli military official confirmed ground operations had expanded deeper into the country. The latest strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan»»»

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RT 2h

West planning to use Syrian militants against Iran – FSB chief

Western spy agencies are intending to use Syrian militants as a proxy force against Iran, Russian Federal Security Service chief Aleksandr Bortnikov has said. The jihadists, who fought for Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) and other terrorist groups, are being moved from their detention facilities »»»

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UPI 2h

Iran: U.S. strikes violated cease-fire - UPI.com

An Iranian child carrries a photograph Sunday of a relative killed in the war in Tehran, Iran. On Monday, Iran said Monday's attacks on Iran violated a cease-fire. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Iran said the U.S. strikes on Iran Monday were a "gross violation" of the f»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir exchanges cables of congratulation on Eid Al Adha

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has exchanged cables of congratulation with his brothers, their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, the leaders of sisterly Arab and Islamic countries. HH the Amir also received cables of congratulations on this o»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Putin's 2nd State Visit to Kazakhstan Shows High Level of States' Relations - Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying a state visit to Kazakhstan for the second time, contrary to protocol practice, which underlines the unprecedented high level of relations between the countries, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. Putin will arrive in Astana on W»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Palestinians Say Israeli Forces Kill Man in Jenin Refugee Camp

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man inside the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Tuesday. "A citizen... was killed by Israeli fire in the Jenin camp, and ambulance crews transported his body to Jenin Government Hospital," the Ramallah-based mi»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Issues Expropriation Order for West Bank Religious Site

Israel has issued an expropriation order for land in the occupied West Bank near the site of a Biblical prophet's grave north of Jerusalem, an Israeli NGO reported Tuesday. The site, known as Nabi Samuel, is believed in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim tradition to include the grave of the Biblical fi»»»

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Arab News 3h

Al-Nassr breaks into world’s top 10 clubs in jersey sales

RIYADH: Al-Nassr has secured a place among the world’s top 10 bestselling football clubs by jersey sales, having sold more than 1.2 million jerseys worldwide during the current season, in which it secured the Roshn Saudi League title, according to a study conducted by Euromericas Sport Marketing. T»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Zelensky Embraces Fascism by Honoring Ukrainian Nationalist Leader Melnyk - EU Lawmaker

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky openly embraced fascism by honoring Andriy Melnyk, one of the leaders of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)*, Slovak member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha said on Tuesday. Zelensky, whose grandfather fought in the Great Patriotic War on th»»»

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Gulf News 3h

India, South Africa to mark Eid Al Adha on Thursday

As most of the Arab and Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid Al Adha on Wednesday, four countries, India, Bangladesh, Brunei and South Africa, have announced that they will mark the holiday a day later, on Thursday, following differing moon-sighting determinations for the start of Dhul Hijjah. Hu»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israeli Media Says Military Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon

Israeli media on Tuesday reported that troops had begun ground operations beyond the so-called "Yellow Line" in south Lebanon, which runs around 10 kilometres (six miles) deep inside Lebanese territory. Israeli troops have until now been operating inside the self-declared "Yellow Line", where they »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Remnants of Assad's Chemical Weapons Program Recovered, Syrian Official Says

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw materials and munitions similar to those used to carry out deadly gas attacks during the country's long-running civil war, a Syrian official told Reu»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call»»»

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BBC 4h

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesThe paramilitary RSF group has been fighting Sudan's regular army since 2023 Colombian mercenaries were recruited »»»

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Arab News 4h

Peak devotion as pilgrims gather in Arafat for most sacred Hajj rite

ARAFAT: Pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Dhul Hijjah 9, Tuesday, for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the ritual, amid strict security and health measures. They also attended the annual Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque, the second-largest facility in the Makkah region, wher»»»

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Arab News 5h

Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says

ANKARA: Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkiye said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small proportion of its budget, despite the proposal not gaining traction from allies. Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov told Reuters on Tuesday»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iran Accuses US of Breaking Truce after New Strikes

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to end the war. The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by almost three percent after US Central Comman»»»

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Business-review 5h

FMO Media’s Brian Goff on Using AI Without Losing Creative Quality in Video Marketing

As AI tools become standard in video production workflows, marketing teams face a critical choice: adopt strategically or sacrifice creative quality for speed. Brian Goff, Director of Sales at FMO Media, has observed this tension across dozens of projects and understands the stakes. Teams that depl»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Tunisian President Blames Profiteering Networks for Rising Prices

Tunisia's presidency has blamed profiteering networks for the sharp rise in prices, which has become more acute ahead of Eid al-Adha. Tunisians are facing mounting pressure from high sacrificial animal prices this year, despite a rainy season that ended five consecutive years of drought. Markets ar»»»

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Arab News 5h

Pilgrims advised to travel light as Hajj enters its peak

RIYADH: As the Hajj season reaches its peak, the focus for pilgrims shifts from packing to presence, and finding the balance between traveling light and carrying essential medical and practical supplies. “One of the biggest mistakes pilgrims make is overpacking. Most experienced pilgrims recommend »»»

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Arab News 5h

Israel military chief dismisses former top lawyer from ranks

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Tuesday announced the dismissal of its former top lawyer, months after she resigned amid a scandal involving a leaked video appearing to show soldiers severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The case, which sparked international outrage as well as protests within Is»»»

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Novinite 6h

Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Women’s Participation in ICT SectorOpinions

In 2025, employment in the European Union’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector reached 3.4 million people, reflecting continued expansion of the industry across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figure marks an increase of 5.1 percent compared with 2024, when around 3.2 m»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israel Military Issues Evacuation Warning for Lebanese City of Nabatieh

The Israeli military for the first time warned residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, while Hezbollah said it confronted Israeli troops in a nearby town. The day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his m»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Paramedic killed in Srifa as Israel intensifies attacks on south and east

An airstrike on the Amal-affiliated Risala Scout Association center in Srifa killed two people on Tuesday, including a paramedic. The Israeli army also struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Barish, Srifa, Shohour, Dweir, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnou»»»

Naharnet 6h

Dahieh residents fear strikes as Lebanon pins hopes on talks

Since a ceasefire was reached in April, the Lebanese capital of Beirut has been spared from strikes, except for one strike on its suburbs. But Israel's latest moves have caused fear, urging residents of Dahieh to evacuate once again, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had »»»

Arab News 6h

How pilgrimage unifies strangers into single global community

RIYADH: As millions of pilgrims from around the world gather in Makkah for Hajj each year, language barriers often give way to shared rituals, gestures and acts of kindness. People who have spent years serving pilgrims say Hajj creates a unique form of human connection that transcends nationality, »»»

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Arab News 6h

US, India launch maritime surveillance cooperation with Japan, Australia

NEW DELHI: The US, India, Japan and Australia launched on Tuesday a maritime surveillance initiative for the Indo-Pacific region and a series of new collaborations, as their foreign ministers gathered in New Delhi. The meeting took place among members of the four-state strategic security alliance k»»»

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Arab News 6h

Hantavirus scare will not deter Filipino seafarers from joining cruise industry, says labor migration expert

DUBAI: The recent hantavirus outbreak on a transatlantic cruise ship will not deter Filipino seafarers from jumping onboard, according to a labor migration expert. “This is an extraordinary event and there is nothing to be worried about. I am sure this incident will not discourage Filipino seafarer»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi food aid supports Rohingya refugees during Eid Al-Adha

DHAKA: Saudi food assistance will allow thousands of Rohingya families to observe this Eid Al-Adha in a traditional way, refugee mothers say, as supplies in camps have been recently cut due to declining international aid. More than 60,000 families — mainly Rohingya, but also host-community families»»»

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RT 7h

Netanyahu orders Israeli military to intensify Lebanon attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon to deliver what he described as a decisive blow to the armed group. The escalation could further complicate indirect talks between the US and Iran, as Tehran has stat»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE Pavilion highlights role of youth ambassadors in strengthening UAE-Japan ties

Dubai: The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai has highlighted the growing role of youth ambassadors in strengthening cultural understanding and long-term ties between the UAE and Japan through a special engagement at Keio University in Tokyo. Held as part of Keio University’s “Regional Culture»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Ahmedabad medical student missing in Georgia for 12 days, family seeks govt intervention

Ahmedabad: A family from Ahmedabad has appealed for urgent intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat government after their 23-year-old son, a medical student in Georgia, went missing 12 days ago amid allegations of harassment by his landlord and roommates. Dhvanit Rajdeep, a r»»»

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Arab News 8h

Israeli prosecutors expected to indict former Netanyahu aide

JERUSALEM: Israeli prosecutors said Tuesday they were considering indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s former chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, in connection with an investigation into the leak of classified intelligence information. In a statement, the State Attorney’s Office said Attorne»»»

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France24 8h

Bolivian leader's move to slash own salary fails to appease protesters in La Paz

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said Monday he would slash his salary and those of cabinet ministers by 50 percent in an attempt to end weeks of anti-government protests. But the announcement by the centre-right leader fell on deaf ears, with protesters refusing to end their blockade of La Paz and c»»»

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