The Peninsula 1m

Visit Qatar concludes participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Frankfurt: Visit Qatar has concluded its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, one of the world's leading trade exhibitions for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry. The participation included a series of strategic meetings with prominent international event organis»»»

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Gulf News 6m

Iran and US are close to an understanding aimed at ending the war, officials say

The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic. Iran signaled “narrowing differences” in negotiations with»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Doha International Book Fair hosts memory of literature and living text symposium

Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair hosted a symposium titled ''The Memory of Literature and Living Text'' in tribute to the late writer and media figure Ahmed Abdul Malik, one of the most prominent contributors to the cultural landscape in Qatar and the Gulf region. The event featur»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16m

Amir, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional, international issues

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The call addressed the deep-rooted fraternal relations between th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16m

Former SLIC president Siyaldeen passes away

DOHA: Former president and current advisor of the Sri Lanka Islamic Community (SLIC) in Qatar Sheikh Siyaldeen (Madani), has passed away in Qatar. Fifty-eight-year-old Siyaldeen, who hailed from Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka, was working as a Da’ee (preacher) in Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayd Islamic Cultural »»»

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Jordan Times 23m

Aqaba ports handling surges 35% in first five months of 2026 — ACPOM

- Cargo Volumes reach 4.85m tonnes by May 2026- Oil, gas port records 42% growth in handling activity- Vehicle, machinery throughput jumps 71%AMMAN — The ports of Aqaba recorded a 35 per cent increase in maritime and commercial handling during the first five months of 2026, driven by a rise in the »»»

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Jordan Times 23m

313 investor cards issued, 92 projects launches with JD106m in investments in Q1 2026

AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh affirmed the continued positive performance of Jordan’s investment sector during the first quarter of 2026, despite regional challenges, reflecting sustained confidence in the national economy and the Kingdom's investment environment.Speaking during»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Amir holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince

Doha,Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call today with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two brotherly coun»»»

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Arab News 38m

Saudi Arabia hosts ‘Mexico vs The World’ bout between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli

CAIRO: The “Mexico vs The World” bout between Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez and French WBC super-middleweight world champion Christian Mbilli is set to take place in Riyadh on Sept. 12. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation,»»»

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Arab News 38m

Djokovic to appear in record 82nd Grand Slam at the French Open with barely any match play

PARIS: Novak Djokovic will set a record the moment he steps on court for his opening match at the French Open against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night session on Sunday. Two days after his 39th birthday, Djokovic will play a men’s record 82nd Grand Slam tournament — one more than Roger Feder»»»

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Arab News 38m

McBurnie’s last-gasp winner sends Hull City back to Premier League

LONDON: Oli McBurnie’s stoppage-time goal ‌sent Hull City back to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Saturday. A match played in searing heat was drifting toward extra time when McBurnie pounced in the 95th minute to stab home a »»»

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Gulf News 43m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Five players won Dh100,000 each – did you bag a prize?

Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, several participants have walked away with cash prizes, while the top jackpot once again remained unclaimed. In Draw No. 260523, the winning numbers drawn from the Days section were 12, 25, 11, 15, 23, and 14, while the Months section nu»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Thousands gather in Serbian capital to call for elections

Belgrade: Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by the 2024 Nov Sad rail station disaster. Since the railway station canopy collapse in November 2024, which killed 16 people, »»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Ethiopian Airlines' passenger numbers rise 80 pct in 8 years

Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines has grown into a leading carrier in Africa, with passenger numbers increasing by 80 percent over the past eight years, Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said on Friday. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a month-long celebration marking the airline's 80th anniver»»»

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UPI 55m

Russia: Ukraine hit dorm, 18 dead; Ukraine says it hit military target - UPI.com

Rescuers working at the site of a damaged dormitory building following a reported Ukrainian drone strike in Starobilsk, Luhansk region, Russia. According to Russian authorities, at least 18 people were killed and dozens of others injured in the attack. Photo by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Serv»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Official: Iraq Has Not Yet Applied for an IMF Loan

Financial Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister Mazhar Mohammed Saleh revealed on Saturday that Iraq has not yet submitted a formal request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Iraqi News Agency quoted Saleh as saying that “Iraq enjoys close relations with the IMF, and since 200»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Voting Ends in Albania’s Democratic Party Leadership Election as Ballot Counting Begins

The voting process for the leadership election of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) has officially concluded across the country, with ballot counting now underway. Polling stations closed at 19:00 local time after party officials decided to extend voting by one hour in several major branches where la»»»

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BBC 1h

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli ChibelushiandThomas Naadi,BBC Africa AFP via Getty ImagesThe volunteers are thought to have been infected before the outbreak had been identified, the Red Cross said Three Red Cross vo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister holds phone call with UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK), HE Yvette Cooper. The call discussed bilateral cooperation rela»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

More Children’s Hospitals Turn to Furry Caregivers to Help Kids Heal

The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball. He smiled as she ra»»»

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Arab News 1h

French mother of boys abandoned in Portugal returns to court

SETUBAL, Portugal: A French woman and her partner appeared Saturday for the second day before a court in Portugal investigating the abandonment of her two young boys on a roadside in the south of the country. The 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man could potentially be placed in pretrial dete»»»

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Arab News 1h

Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh

DHAKA: A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday, marking the country’s deadliest surge in decades of the preventable disease. Hospitals in the capital Dhaka have been overwhelmed with cases and set up dedicated wards to take patients, but a»»»

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Arab News 1h

F1 legend Alain Prost’s Swiss home robbed: reports

GENEVA: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland’s biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Manchester United’s Fernandes named Premier League player of the season

MANCHESTER: Manchester United ‌midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday after guiding his club to third place in the standings while equalling the league’s assists record with a game to spare. Fernandes tied the league record of 20 assists jointly hel»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

CIB, Mastercard deepen partnership to advance digital payments innovation in Egypt

Mastercard has announced a new partnership with Commercial International Bank (CIB) to strengthen digital payments innovation and broaden access to financial solutions in the Egyptian market. Under the collaboration, Mastercard will support CIB across a range of core digital payments and card issua»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Banks, companies offer EGP 73.09bn under ‘Affordable Housing Initiative’ until August

Banks and mortgage companies participating in the Affordable Housing Initiative have provided financing worth EGP 73.09bn to more than 583,700 clients until August 2024. According to a report from the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, 22 participating banks have injected around EGP »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Says Negotiators Are Getting Closer to Iran Deal

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Military Conducts Rapid Response Exercise at Embassy in Venezuela

The US military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela’s capital Saturday, over four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolás Maduro. Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplan»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister holds telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Egyptian Foreign Minister discusses regional de-escalation efforts with US Middle East Envoy

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments, the US-Iranian negotiations, and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region during a phone call today with US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wittkopf. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

In phone call with Saudi FM, prime minister stresses importance of mediation efforts

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to »»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Malaysia and Egypt elevate bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Climate Change Threatens Global Plant Species as Habitats Shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive. Researchers modelled f»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister holds phone call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir, UAE president discuss efforts aimed at advancing political solutions that support security, stability

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Prime minister, UAE deputy PM discuss coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed re»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE says Hormuz tensions are fuelling unprecedented market volatility

Abu Dhabi: The UAE warned at the United Nations General Assembly’s Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets that escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions to maritime trade routes were placing unprecedented pressure on global commodity markets, driving up transportation and insurance costs »»»

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Sana 1h

Trump signals Iran decision within days as Pakistan steps up efforts in Tehran

Washington, May 23 (SANA) Diplomatic and military channels across the Middle East and beyond appeared to intensify on Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting he could decide within days whether to resume military action against Iran, while Pakistan’s army chief concluded back-to-back »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Four held after clashes at Spain airport as Gaza activists return

Madrid: Police detained four people at Bilbao airport in northern Spain on Saturday following clashes that broke out after activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla returned home, officials said. The incident occurred as supporters gathered in the arrivals hall to welcome six campaigners as they arrived»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir holds phone call with UAE President

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call on Saturday with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Saudi Health Ministry honors Qatari Hajj mission's medical unit for equipment efficiency

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health honored the medical unit of Qatar's Hajj mission, awarding it a certificate of appreciation in recognition of its medical preparedness and integrated efforts in establishing an advanced health care system to serve Qatari pilgrims during the 14»»»

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BBC 2h

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia 18 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBrandon DrenonWashington EPAKilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and brought back to the US last year A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Gar»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran’s FM Araghchi to Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Full Support for Resistance, Lebanon Ceasefire Non-Negotiable in Any Deal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s FM Araghchi to Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Full Support for Resistance, Lebanon Ceasefire Non-Negotiable in Any Deal 23-05-2026 18:41»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Winners honored at 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club honored winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly »»»

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Arab News 2h

Lionel Scaloni remains calm and cool as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title

BUENOS AIRES: The image is still remarkable. Lionel Scaloni standing impassively on the sidelines after Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive penalty in the final of the 2022 World Cup, giving Argentina their third star with a victory over France. The coach didn’t celebrate at first, remaining still,»»»

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UPI 2h

90 killed in Chinese coal mine gas explosion - UPI.com

Chinese coal miners walk to the tunnels in Datong, Shanxi Province, China, in 2018. A coal mine in the same area had an explosion Saturday that has killed at least 90 people. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- More than 90 people have died in a gas explosion in a coal mine »»»

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Gulf News 2h

CBSE third language rule: Board issues R3 phased rollout update, structural changes detailed

In alignment with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education (Central Board of Secondary Education) has issued an update announcing the introduction of a third language (R3) at the secondary level starting from Class IX in the 2026–27 academic session. The new three-language »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre in the town of Sir Al-Gharbiyeh after deliberately targeting a crowded residential home as civil defense teams are working to rescue survivors amid reports of martyrs and wounded, including women and children - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre in the town of Sir Al-Gharbiyeh after deliberately targeting a cro»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk

Addis Ababa: Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of th»»»

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Arab News 3h

EU automated border system suspended at Dover amid bank holiday chaos

LONDON: French authorities suspended the European Union’s new digital border check system at Britain’s Port of Dover on Saturday, as traffic piled up at the UK ferry terminal at the start of the long weekend. Travelers were facing wait times of over two hours at the terminal in southern England to »»»

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