RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a number of dignitaries Wednesday on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. Footage from the Saudi Press Agency showed the crown prince greeting ministers, religious scholars, military person and other citizens.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:50 on Tuesday 26-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy a»»»

Share: Hamas’s armed wing confirmed on Wednesday that Israel killed its new leader Mohammed Odeh in a strike in Gaza City Tuesday, less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called Odeh “one of the architects” of the October 7 attacks that triggered more»»»

BEIJING: China is reportedly requiring some senior AI workers at private firms including Alibaba and DeepSeek to obtain approval before traveling abroad. The restrictions apply to startup founders, researchers, and executives considered important to China’s AI ambitions, with authorities adding peo»»»

NEW YORK: A man who admitted to taking part in a plot to kill an Iranian-American journalist who is a prominent critic of Tehran was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison. Jonathan Loadholt, 37, was arrested in November 2024 and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit stalking and money launderi»»»

Donald Trump is on a winning streak in Republican primaries, most recently endorsing Ken Paxton ahead of his Tuesday runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas. The president bragged at his Cabinet meeting Wednesday that Paxton's romp “was a prelude” for success in the November midterms. But Tru»»»

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed Eid Al Adha prayers along with citizens at Lusail prayer ground on Wednesday morning. The prayers wereattended by Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, HH Sheikh Moha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With a distinctive cultural and entertainment programme, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) transformed on the first day of the blessed Eid Al Adha into a destination filled with joy. The melodies of heritage blended seamlessly with the spirit of celebration, as Eid »»»

QNA Makkah Al-Mukarramah The Communications and Support Unit of Qatari Hajj Mission successfully implemented a comprehensive transportation plan for Qatari pilgrims using Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro. This meticulously planned operation aimed to ensure the safety and smooth movement of Qatari p»»»

A viral video appearing to show Donald Trump falling asleep at a Memorial Day ceremony this Monday sparked outrage online, reigniting rumours about the state of the US president’s health. Social media users claimed Trump was dozing off, and furious that it could take place at a ceremony to hon»»»

Crude oil prices plunged in volatile Asian trading early Thursday (May 28, 2026) as investors bet that a possible easing of tensions between the United States and Iran could eventually restore more normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. As of 7:09 am»»»

Sailors assigned to the USS Tulsa and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 conduct flight operations in 2021 while sailing with the USS Kidd in the South China Sea. The Chinese military said Wednesday that it drove off a Dutch frigate sailing near the disputed Paracel Islands in the region. File Photo»»»

VIENNA: An Austrian court on Wednesday sentenced an unrepentant 24-year-old Syrian Kurd refugee to life in prison over a terrorist knife attack which claimed the life of a teenage boy and wounded five. “He said he was prepared to do it again at any time,” Christian Liebhauser-Karl, spokesman for th»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States ​has re-added Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on ‌the ‌Palestinian territories, ​to ‌a ⁠list ​of sanctioned ⁠individuals, according to a notice posted to ⁠the ‌US Treasury’s ‌website ​on ‌Wednesday. Albanese ‌was removed from the sanctions ‌list earlier in May in ⁠what»»»

Agencies New Delhi The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the US agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical ‌minerals and energy security, as they sought to inject fresh energy into their grouping known as the Quad. The brief meeting between the countrie»»»

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received well-wishers offering Eid Al Adha greetings at Lusail Palace on Wednesday morning following Eid prayers. Among those received by His Highness were Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed b»»»

QNA Doha HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah was regarded as one of Qatar’s most influential figures in the energy sector, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s regional and international standing through a distinguished career spanning more than five decades in energy, government admi»»»

The Minaretein Centre at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), organised and hosted Eid Al Adha prayers at the Education City Stadium. The event brought together the University, wider Qatar Foundation community, and worshi»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar has underscored that it is thoroughly committed to the United Nations Charter and has called for ending the persistent breaches of the Charter. Qatar pointed out that it will steadfastly continue its efforts as well as its regional and international partnerships, to »»»

QNA Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs implemented the ‘Eid Joy’ initiative coinciding with Eid Al Adha. The Directorate distributed 4,000 gifts to children in 19 mosques across the country during Eid prayers, as part of its ongoing »»»

A late-spring storm is bringing snow to California's Sierra Nevada, prompting Yosemite National Park officials to temporarily close Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park. Park rangers closed the road at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, due to forecast snow and hazardous travel cond»»»

President Donald Trump said the United States would not rush into a new agreement with Iran, declaring he was unconcerned about the political fallout ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program remained deadlocked. Speaking during a Cab»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 06:45 on Wednesday 27-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Odai»»»

ROME: The Italian Ministry of Health has issued its highest "red" alert warning as a major heatwave prepares to strike the country, covering four major cities: Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Turin. Temperatures are projected to surpass 30°C in several regions on Thursday. The red alert indicates that»»»

In a move aimed at increasing Egyptian-Russian cooperation and a clear message from Moscow showing its desire to strengthen economic partnership with Cairo – particularly after the main exchanged visits between the two countries over the past two years in the wake of the 30 June Revolution in 2013-»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings and best wishes during a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. The two leaders wished continued health and happiness for all and pra»»»

1 of 2 | SpaceX's Starship successfully launches Friday atop the Super Heavy V3 booster from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered SpaceX to investigate a "mishap" with one of the boosters after the launch. File Photo courtesy SpaceX | License Photo May 27 (»»»

BARCELONA: Barcelona reached an agreement with Newcastle on Wednesday for the transfer of England international Anthony Gordon, the La Liga champions told AFP, confirming reports in the Spanish press. The 25-year-old winger, who has been named in England’s World Cup squad, is expected to be Barca’s»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza City on Wednesday as Hamas confirmed that prior Israeli airstrikes killed the new leader of its military wing less than two weeks after his predecessor died. Hamas said in a statement that Mohammed Odeh died Tuesday along with »»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nicolas Enrich, a former senior USAID official-turned-whistleblower, said the US agency was dismantled not to cut waste but "to soothe the ego of the world's richest man", then DOGE head Elon Musk. Enrich warned that up to 14 million people could die in the next five»»»

Four months after its creation, the Gaza reconstruction fund of US President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace has yet to receive any of the billions of dollars pledged by donor countries. Israel has continued to carry out strikes across the devastated Palestinian territory despite a US-backe»»»

The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. The World Health Organization chief warned»»»

When an Indian student at a US university used AI to create the “Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ)”, a parody political party, it sparked a viral sensation, hitting the zeitgeist in a country that has been particularly affected by the Iran war. As India's youth circumvent bans to express their economic d»»»

A satirical political movement has gone viral amongst India's youth with an unusual mascot at the helm: the cockroach. The Cockroach Janta Party was born after India's chief justice referred to unemployed youth as "cockroaches". Though he later said he was misquoted, his comments ricocheted online.»»»

A 700-kilo albino buffalo in Bangladesh dubbed "Donald Trump" for its sweeping cowlick of strawberry-blond hair has been saved from sacrifice after achieving viral fame. The bull was slated to be slaughtered as part of the Islamic feast of Eid al-Adha on Thursday. A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed »»»

A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records while Spain and Italy are facing heat alerts and limits on outdoor work. Scientists say climate change is making these kinds of extreme heat»»»

If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran, it's little wonder that previously pro-Maga populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar's riva»»»

A ceremonial parade and a commemorative rally in Kozloduy marked the 150th anniversary of the heroic deed of Bulgarian revolutionary poet Hristo Botev (1848-1876) and his detachment. In her address, Mayor Marinela Nikolova said that Kozloduy is proud that the path to immortality begins on this shor»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is emerging as the Middle East’s leading force in electric vehicle adoption and manufacturing as governments across the region accelerate efforts to cut oil dependence, strengthen energy security and build domestic clean-tech industries. According to a report released by the In»»»

Bulgaria requires an urgent and large-scale acceleration in wind energy development, including the addition of around 6 to 7 gigawatts of new capacity, in order to offset growing solar generation and ensure a balanced electricity system. This assessment was presented by former Acting Environment an»»»

Waymo displays a self-driving Jaguar taxi for the Bronx Community College Automotive Technology program on October 16 in New York City. The company paused service in Atlanta; Nashville, Tenn.; and San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Austin, Texas, following recent flood-related incidents and forecasts»»»

Doha: HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah was regarded as one of Qatar's most influential figures in the energy sector, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the country's regional and international standing through a distinguished career spanning more than five decades in energy, government adminis»»»

PRETORIA: Recent major trophy winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates dominated the South Africa 2026 World Cup squad named in Pretoria on Wednesday with eight players each. Sundowns won the CAF Champions League a second time last Sunday, defeating Moroccan rivals FAR Rabat 2-1 on aggregate i»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was not yet satisfied with Iran’s offers to make a deal, after Iranian state television reported details of what it claimed was a draft agreement.Speaking at a cabinet meeting in the White House, Trump added that he was in no rush to reach an »»»

QNADoha HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah was regarded as one of Qatar's most influential figures in the energy sector, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the country's regional and international standing through a distinguished career spanning more than five decades in energy, government admin»»»

In 1387, a young Muslim woman from North Africa was captured on a galley in the Bay of Naples and brought to Marseille as a slave. For more than 10 years, she was held in bondage to a shipwright and privateer named Peire Huguet. Daniel Lord Smail tells the extraordinary story of Magdalena Coline, a»»»

Tunis, May 27 (TAP) - Faced with the climate emergency and chronic water stress affecting Tunisia, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is calling for a major overhaul of the country’s agricultural model.The environmental organisation...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will provide urgent support to Yemen in the form of petroleum derivatives worth $150 million to help operate power stations across several Yemeni governorates, it was announced on Wednesday. The assistance will be delivered through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Progr»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all countries under any future agreement with Iran, while warning Oman not to interfere in negotiations over the world’s most strategically vital energy corridor. “It’s international waters. Nobody’s »»»

May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Massachusetts are trying to find the owner of a large, creepy puppet recently turned over to the station. The Stoneham Police Department shared a photo of a massive marionette with red hair, no eyes and a clown costume. "We are attempting to locate the owner of this puppet»»»