Sana 1m

Iraq begins crude oil exports to Syria via Rabia–al‑Yarubiyah crossing

Baghdad, May 1 (SANA) The Iraqi Border Ports Authority (IBPA) announced on Friday the start of crude oil exports through the Rabia–al-Yarubiyah border crossing, with the dispatch of the first convoy of 70 tanker trucks carrying crude oil toward Syria. Head of the (IBPA) Omar al-Waeli said in a stat»»»

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Arab News 4m

How Israel’s war on Hezbollah in south Lebanon is devastating farmland, raising food security concerns

BEIRUT: Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have left vast stretches of farmland scorched and contaminated, according to Lebanese officials, raising concerns about long-term environmental damage, food security and the ability of displaced residents to return. The demolition of towns and»»»

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Arab News 4m

Dutch football braces for ruling in player eligibility dispute

AMSTERDAM: A ruling by a Dutch court on Monday threatens to throw the Eredivisie into turmoil if NAC Breda succeed in their bid to force a replay of their match against Go Ahead Eagles over the eligibility of defender Dean James, with officials warning the decision could jeopardize the completion o»»»

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The Peninsula 7m

Tickets on sale for Amir Cup Final 2026 on May 2

Doha, Qatar: Football fans across Qatar and the region can purchase tickets for the Amir Cup Final 2026 at here starting tomorrow at 1PM, with the country's most anticipated sporting event set to take place on 9 May, 5:30pm, at Khalifa International Stadium. Now in its 54th edition, the Amir Cup br»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Al Sadd outgun Al Shamal in ten-goal thriller to reach Amir Cup semi-finals

Doha: Al Sadd SC secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup after a dramatic 6-4 victory over Al Shamal SC in a high-scoring quarter-final clash at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Friday. The win sees Al Sadd -record 19-time champions of the competition- set up a semi-final showdown with »»»

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Al Awsat 19m

US Backing for Al-Zaidi Rattles Baghdad Calculations

The US administration went beyond its embassy’s congratulatory post in Baghdad for Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali Al-Zaidi, and a phone call by its envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack. It stepped up its engagement with a call from US President Donald Trump to Al-Zaidi. Trump did not stop at the call,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

Al Wakhar and Al Duhail storm into Amir Cup semis

DOHA: Al Wakrah SC andAl Duhail booked their places in the semi-finals of the Amir Cup 2026 on Friday. Both teams registered convincing wins in their quarter-final clashes, where Al Wakrah beat Al Rayyan SC 3-0 while Al Duhail defeated Al Arabi 4-0. Al Wakrah SC booked their place in the semi-final»»»

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UPI 23m

2 dead, 18-year-old arrested in Kentucky bank robbery - UPI.com

May 1 (UPI) -- Police in Kentucky said Friday morning that they captured a person they believe killed two people during a bank robbery in Berea, Ky., on Thursday. Braelin Weaver, 18, was arrested Friday morning, according to WLKY-TV in Louisville. A man wearing a black mask and gloves shot two bank»»»

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Arab News 28m

Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title race

LONDON: Arsenal have a chance to crank up the pressure on Manchester City this weekend as they seek to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners can go six points clear of their in-form rivals if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face a tricky trip to Everton.»»»

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Arab News 28m

Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged, says Howe

LONDON: Manager Eddie Howe said on Friday that ‌Newcastle United’s Saudi owners remained as committed as ever to the club’s success, even as their Public Investment Fund prepares to cut ties with the ​LIV Golf series. PIF, which spent more than $5 billion on LIV Golf since it launched in 2022, said»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

Israelis No Longer See Netanyahu as Best PM Choice

A new opinion poll shows that Israelis, for the first time since he became their leader, no longer view Benjamin Netanyahu as the most suitable figure for prime minister, with Naftali Bennett overtaking him. The results also show Bennett is no longer the only challenger, as former general Gadi Eise»»»

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Arab News 40m

King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

HAMILTON, Bermuda: King Charles III spent a day in the British island territory of Bermuda on Friday after a high-stakes visit to the United States where he sought to heal strained ties between Washington and London. The monarch greeted a line of schoolchildren, pausing to chat with them, on the st»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

Trump announces tariffs on EU cars and trucks

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced today that he would raise US tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union next week. The US president wrote in a post on the Truth Social platform, "based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade De»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Trump declares Iran hostilities over — but US forces remain in region

The White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have "terminated" despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region. The message from President Donald Trump effectively skirts a May 1 legal deadline to gain approval from members of Congress to cont»»»

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Qatar Tribune 46m

Qatar, South Korea explore strategic cooperation in trade and investment

SEOUL: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities for collaboration in strategic projects, as well as strengthening and developing partnerships, particularly in trade and investment. This came during an official visit by a Qatari delegation led by»»»

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Qatar Tribune 46m

Qatar reaffirms commitment to nuclear-weapon-free Middle East

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has renewed its commitment to advancing efforts toward a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, emphasizing that the complete elimination of nuclear arms remains the only guarantee against their use or threat thereof. This position wa»»»

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Arab News 52m

Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor

MEXICO CITY: Mexico is seeking “irrefutable” evidence to back up the shock US drug trafficking charges against a sitting governor and other officials before proceeding with extradition requests, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday. The US Justice Department unveiled charges on Wednesday again»»»

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Arab News 52m

WHO calls for urgent entry of medicines into Gaza to rebuild health services

GENEVA: The World Health Organization has called for the immediate entry of medicines and essential supplies into the besieged Gaza Strip to enable a large-scale restoration of health services. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X on Friday that the organization has s»»»

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Arab News 52m

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Ties that Bound’ by J.C. Sharman

Across history, slavery has been central to political power. By the 19th century, African rulers dominated the slave trade with the European and Islamic worlds. In “Ties That Bound,” J. C. Sharman shows how these rulers were empowered by slavery, converting profits from the market for humans into p»»»

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Arab News 1h

Mahd sends 8 to Australia for judo competition

RIYADH: Mahd Sports Academy is embarking on a new international experience through its participation in the Oceania International Judo Championship, hosted by the Australian city of Mandurah from April 30 to May 5. Eight of the academy’s elite talents are taking part with the aim of strengthening S»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia’s private museums bolster tourism in Qassim

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Qassim Region is witnessing significant growth in private museums, as individual collectors transform personal passions into vital cultural projects. These museums serve as a living memory for the community, preserving rare artifacts, historical documents, antique weapons and»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi transport authority vice president receives Syrian delegation

RIYADH: Saudi Vice President for Regulation at the Transport General Authority Abdulmajeed Al-Tassan received a Syrian delegation led by Assistant Minister of Transport Mohamed Omar Rahal at TGA headquarters in Riyadh. The two sides discussed a number of topics of mutual interest in the land transp»»»

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Arab News 1h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘1984’ by By George Orwell

“1984” is a thought-provoking novel that offers fresh interpretations with each reading. The book places the reader in a gray, oppressive society governed by Big Brother, where all aspects of life are under constant surveillance and control. The ruling party uses propaganda and manipulates language»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Metropolitan of Plovdiv: It Was Orthodox Faith that Defeated Slavery

In a speech during the observances of 150 years since the April Uprising here on Friday, Metropolitan of Plovdiv Nikolay said that it was not someone else, but the Orthodox faith that defeated slavery. The day's celebrations culminated in a ceremonial tattoo at 20 April Square in Panagyurishte, att»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Bloc Slams Lebanese Authority Over Talks with ‘Israel’, Hails Resistance Operations

Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc on Wednesday condemned what the continued American-Zionist aggression against Lebanon and accused the Lebanese authority of abandoning national leverage by pursuing negotiations with ‘Israel’. Following its weekly meeting chaired by MP Mohammad Raad, the b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE welcomes IMO move urging Iran to stop attacks on commercial shipping

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomes the decision of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, to adopt a resolution during its 84th session, demanding that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease attacks or threats against commercial an»»»

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Arab News 1h

Explosion of bombs left over from strikes kill 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say

ISLAMABAD: An explosion of leftover bombs from strikes during the war against Iran killed 14 members of the Revolutionary Guard, Iranian media reported Friday. A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran’s security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, wh»»»

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Arab News 1h

Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and Piastri

MIAMI: Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s revitalized four-time champion Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in Friday’s sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver clocked a best time in one minute and 29.310 seconds to outpace his Dutc»»»

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Arab News 1h

Northern Irish police charge man with attempted murder after car bomb attack

LONDON: Police ‌in Northern Ireland said on Friday a 66-year-old man had been charged with a number of offenses, including attempted murder, following an attack on the Dunmurry police station in south Belfast at the weekend. The man was arrested under the Terrorism Act ‌on Tuesday ‌and has also bee»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israel’s death penalty law ‘perpetuates discrimination’

GENEVA: Israel’s new death penalty law permitting the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks perpetuates racial discrimination against them, a United Nations committee said on Friday, urging its immediate repeal. The law amounts to a grave erosion of human rights, the UN Committee on»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h