Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed what he described as a “landmark” lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of “falsely claiming” that WhatsApp messages are encrypted and inaccessible to third parties, including its own employees. The messaging app, acquired by Meta in 2014, states on »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) launched the 1st edition of the "Digital Parenting" series titled "A Guide to Protecting Children in the Digital Playground". Launched during the Doha International Book Fair 2026, the "Digital Parenting" series focuses o»»»

Beijing: China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing's ambition to send humans to the Moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket blasted off in a cloud of flames and smoke on time at 11:08»»»

Albania’s ambassador to Kyiv, Ernal Filo, has spoken publicly after a Russian missile and drone attack struck near the residential complex where he lives in the Ukrainian capital. Filo described the situation as extremely difficult, saying the assault lasted for several hours and involved the use o»»»

The situation in flood-hit Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Lovech is gradually normalizing after torrential rain on Friday and Saturday, local officials said on Sunday. Crews are clearing settlements and restoring damaged infrastructure, while river levels and water supplies remain under watch. Stara R»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Israeli enemy planned to keep its occupation of the Lebanese territories, yet the Resistance strikes led to its withdrawal i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The Lebanese officials must show incapability in reaction to the US dictates, not the Lebanese demands 24-05-2026 18:52 PM L»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched the "Al-Mutawef" pilgrimage guide service via WhatsApp on the number (55592080), as an integrated digital assistant powered by artificial intelligence technologies. The service represents a paradigm shift in t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange announced that the Eid Al-Adha holiday will be from Tuesday, 26 May 2026, until Thursday, 28 May 2026. Trading will resume on Sunday, 31 May 2026, in accordance with the circular issued by Qatar Central Bank and the directives issued by the Qatar Financial Mark»»»

AMMAN: Jordan and Venezuela signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation during a visit by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil to the kingdom on Sunday. Gil met King Abdullah II in Amman, where discussions focused on ties between the two countries, opportunities for cooperation acr»»»

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is expected to visit Albania on Monday, according to diplomatic sources. His agenda reportedly includes a visit to the Albanian Ministry of Defense, where he is scheduled to meet with his counterpart, Defense Minister Ermal Nufi. Dendias is also expected to be r»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he and US President Donald Trump had agreed that any final deal with Iran must fully end the Islamic republic's "nuclear threat". Netanyahu was referring to a conversation between the two leaders on Saturday night, which Trump had earlier sai»»»

China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing's ambition to send humans to the Moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket blasted off in a cloud of flames and smoke on time at 11:08 pm (1508»»»

Around two thousand protesters ‌took to the streets of the Spanish city of Bilbao on Sunday to condemn the Basque police's treatment of activists from a Gaza aid flotilla on their return from detention in Israel. When a relative of one of the six returning activists tried to approach them at Bilbao»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem on Resistance and Liberation Day hails the Martyred Leaders Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Sheikh Ragheb Harb, Sayyed Abbas Al-Mouss»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued 80 new mining licenses in March, more than double the number granted in February, as the Kingdom accelerates efforts to expand its mining industry, official data showed. The newly issued permits included 49 exploration licenses, 20 building materials quarry licenses, eig»»»

Morocco's state-owned carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) said on Saturday it would temporarily suspend several routes to African and European destinations due to ‌rising jet ‌fuel prices, ‌elevated ⁠operating costs and ⁠weak demand. Tensions in the Middle East have driven a surge in global jet fuel ⁠pri»»»

On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one the boilers of the USS St. Louis. Freeman Johnson, who turned 106 in March, never witnessed the surprise attack. He never heard his shipmates firing antiaircraft»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A Hezbollah drone laden with explosives targeted an Israeli military vehicle. Reports indicate two casualties, one criticall»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution announced their working hours during Eid Al Adha holiday, which starts from May 26 until May 30 During this holiday, several Public Prosecution service centers including the Public Service, as well as Residence Affair Prosecution (Search and Follow-Up Department)»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced that it will implement a series of temporary traffic closures on a number of roads, bridges, and tunnels, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. This will be done with the aim of carrying out maintenance works and improvi»»»

The Zionist Channel 12 reported that for weeks, Israeli soldiers have been saying the prevailing feeling in Lebanon is one of being like “sitting ducks in a shooting range.” The channel stated that the launching of explosive drones at soldiers and along the northern border, which makes the “release»»»

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, deepening a crisis at the heart of Türkiye's democracy. Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People's Party (CHP) building while those inside »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, against an involvement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, a source close to Macron said. The warning was made during the first reported phone call between the two leaders since the early days»»»

Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon on Sunday, state media reported, a day after 11 people were killed in a single raid on the south despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Saturday's strike in Sir al-Gharbiyeh "resulted in a massacre whose final toll is 11 dead including a child an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A serious security incident occurred in southern Lebanon. More details would be announced later 24-05-2026 18:17 PM Latest N»»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the United States will maintain the naval blockade of Iran until a deal is signed. "The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it r»»»

Tunis, May 24, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia said the celebration of Africa Day on May 25 is a moment to honour the struggles and sacrifices of the founding fathers of the Organisation of African Unity for an Africa that is sovereign, controls its own...»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, appearing to dampen hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised by both sides a day earlier. The US blockade on Iranian ships on the Strait of Hormuz w»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi team picked up five international awards at the 26th Asian Physics Olympiad in Busan, South Korea. The event, which ends on Monday, saw 209 students from 27 countries taking part, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi winners were: Hussein Habib Al-Saleh and Nasser Hisham Al-»»»

Doha: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital has announced that the Iraq national football team has joined its global network of partners, which includes leading national teams, federations, and clubs across several continents. The partnership reflects growing international confidence in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Two-time Asian champion Al Annabi are set to finalise preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 ahead of the June 11 kickoff, marking the first time Qatar have qualified for the championship via the qualifying process. Qatar have been drawn in Group B alongside Switzerland, co-hosts Canada »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha on Sunday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi. The meeting discussed existing cooperation an»»»

RABAT: Morocco’s state-owned carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) ​said on Saturday it would temporarily suspend several routes to African and European destinations due to ‌rising jet ‌fuel ​prices, ‌elevated ⁠operating ​costs and ⁠weak demand.Tensions in the Middle East have driven a surge in global jet »»»

Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that it will implement a series of temporary traffic closures on a number of roads, bridges, and tunnels, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. This will be done with the aim of carrying out maintenance works and improving infra»»»

epa12987162 Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Saturday. Photo by Stringer/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- The International Federation R»»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had told US negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, amid anticipation that an agreement to end the war in the Middle East was close. "The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have info»»»

London: Mohamed Salah was named in Liverpool's starting line-up for his final game for the club on Sunday, days after he criticised the team's playing style under manager Arne Slot. In a social media post following last week's defeat at Aston Villa the Egypt international said he wanted to see a re»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities. Across Dhaka, buses, cars, motorcycles and pedal rickshaws jostle for space -- seeming to »»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha on Sunday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi. The meeting discussed existing cooperation and prosp»»»

Lebanon's health ministry said Sunday that an Israeli strike the previous day in the country's south killed 11 people including six women and a child, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. "The Israeli enemy strike on the town of Sir al-Gharbiyeh in the Nabatieh district resulted in a ma»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: A fire broke out in the Ramim area along the border with Lebanon following the explosion of a Hezbollah explosive loite»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is scheduled to deliver a speech broadcast by Al-Manar TV today at 18:30 (Beirut Timing) on »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona amid fears of drone infiltration: Israeli media 24-05-2026 17:37 PM Latest News Urgent News Sirens sound in K»»»

JEDDAH: As families across Saudi Arabia prepare for the Eid Al-Adha break, many are seeking an escape that balances celebration with stillness, a setting where shared meals, nature and meaningful moments take precedence overcrowded malls and busy streets. From the untouched islands and desert dunes»»»

Warsaw: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, against an involvement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, a source close to Macron said. The warning was made during the first reported phone call between the two leaders since the ea»»»

Israeli strikes hit Lebanon on Sunday, both before and after Israel's military issued an evacuation warning for 10 villages in the south and east, state media reported. Israel's military has continued to strike what it says are Hezbollah targets in Lebanon despite a ceasefire that began on April 17»»»

Doha, May 24 (SANA) Qatar and Kuwait expressed support for Pakistan-led mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran aimed at reaching an agreement to prevent further regional escalation. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani h»»»

The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»