China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82
QINYUAN, China: Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly»»»
Suspect Dead after Opening Fire near White House Security Checkpoint
A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the US Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month. The law enforcement agency said in a statement»»»
Who was Nasire Best? Secret Service identifies White House shooting suspect
A suspect identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire outside a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to media reports. Authorities said Best fired multiple rounds at offic»»»
Kim’s lead trimmed to two at PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson
HOUSTON: South Korean Kim Si-woo clung to a two-stroke lead after firing a three-under par 68 in Saturday’s third round of the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. The 30-year-old from Seoul, seeking his first victory since the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, stood on 21-under 192 after 54 holes at T»»»
Polish military aviation active after Russian strikes on Ukraine, army says
Poland’s military aviation is active in the country’s airspace after Russian strikes on Ukraine’s territory, the Polish army said on Sunday. The actions are preventive in nature and aimed at securing and protecting Polish airspace, particularly in areas adjacent to threatened regio»»»
Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization, “Fjord,” has won the Palme d’Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival ‘s top honor for the second time to Mungiu, the Romanian director of “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.” At a 79th Cannes Film Festival that saw few films cause a stir, “Fj»»»
CDC expands Ebola screening program for Americans returning to the U.S. - UPI.com
Travelers must be screened at one of three U.S. airports before returning home. Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment on Saturday prepare to transport the body of person who died of Ebola for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic»»»
Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook
Dubai: Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector as part of an elaborate espionage campaign during the US-Israeli war with Iran, cybersecurity researchers told CNN on Friday. The Iranian operatives also targeted a US oil and gas firm, along with org»»»
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Anadolu via Getty ImagesGikomba in Nairobi is just one of many huge markets dedicated to worn clothing in East Africa Not even heavy rain can keep shoppers away fr»»»
Russian director Zvyagintsev denounces Ukraine war ‘carnage’ at Cannes awards
CANNES, France: Acclaimed Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev urged President Vladimir Putin to end the “carnage” in Ukraine on Saturday after his new movie set during the war came runner-up at the Cannes Film Festival. “Millions of people on both sides of the line of contact now dream of only one »»»
Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down
BARCELONA: Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa’s last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday. In the final round of fixtures, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3»»»
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House
WASHINGTON: Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots fired near the White House grounds. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room. US Secret Service officers kept them from leaving. There were no»»»
Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar’s 4th GCC Games champions following historic achievement at Doha 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and a»»»
Pak Shamaa School earns national recognition at Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Pak Shamaa School celebrated a major national achievement after one of its student research projects secured third place at the 18th National Scientific Research & Innovation Exhibition 2026, organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The achievem»»»
120 students showcase skills at WCM-Q’s Doctors of the Future Conference
Tribune News Network Doha More than 120 pre-university students from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States, who aspire to pursue careers in medicine, took part in Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Doctors of the Future Conference. The annual conference is open to students, teachers and sch»»»
State of emergency declared over Southern California chemical leak - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency for Orange County, Calif., over a hazardous chemical leak that could cause an explosion. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency in»»»
Tripartite medical programme for Yemeni children concluded
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Qatar Charity (QC), and Sidra Medicine have concluded a specialised medical convoy for paediatric cardiac surgery and catheterisation in Yemen. Over one week, the volunteering team of medical professionals have been performing medical exa»»»
Qatar Calendar announces programme for inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Aligned with Visit Qatar’s ongoing ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, Qatar Calendar has announced the entertainment and activation programme for the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, with Red Bull as the official entertainment partner and M7 as the official partner. The event w»»»
Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar champions following historic GCC achievement at Doha 2026
Doha: Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and achievement. In an ev»»»
Morocco’s King pardons Senegal fans convicted on hooliganism charges
RABAT: King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned the Senegal supporters convicted of hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations soccer final, which his country hosted earlier this year, the royal palace said on Saturday. Eighteen Senegal fans were sentenced in April to terms of three months to a »»»
S. African flotilla activists allege Israeli torture and electrocution
JOHANNESBURG: South African activists who were detained when their boats were intercepted while trying to breach Israel’s blockade of Gaza have alleged they were beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 km off th»»»
Barcelona power to 4-0 women’s Champions League final win over Lyon
OSLO: Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half goals as their side cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women’s Champions League final on Saturday and secure a fourth European crown for the Spanish giants. Barca had to weather a first-half storm that »»»
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia against authoritarian President Vucic
BELGRADE: Tens of thousands of people joined a rally on Saturday called by Serbia ‘s protesting university students despite efforts by the government of authoritarian President Aleksandar Vucic to curb mass demonstrations that shook his hard-line rule last year. Protesters streamed into a central s»»»
Startup Wrap: MENA startups attract fresh funding across fintech, HR tech and AI sectors
RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued attracting investor interest this week, with companies operating in fintech, employment technology, property tech. Saudi digital financing marketplace Arib raised $23.5 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital as the company »»»
Airport scanner mistakes spice mix for suspected drugs, leaving Indian businessman jailed for 57 days
Doha, Qatar: Security equipment at Bhopal Airport, India, mistakenly flagged packets of cooking spices as illegal drugs, leading to an Indian businessman being jailed for 57 days. According to The Independent, an Indian businessman was traveling in central state of Madhya Pradesh, en route to Malay»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
Agri-food sector: CEPEX to organise business mission to Poland, June 23-24
Tunis, May 23 (TAP) - A business mission for the agri-food sector will be organised next June 23-24 in Warsaw (Poland), the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) said on Saturday. CEPEX took part on May 20 in the Tunisian-Polish Economic Forum in...»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
State of Emergency Declared in Parts of Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Lovech Regions After Severe Flooding
A state of emergency has been declared in several municipalities across the Veliko Tarnovo Region, Gabrovo Region and Lovech Region following intense overnight rainfall and the subsequent overflowing of rivers and reservoirs. No fatalities have been reported so far, but homes and yards have been fl»»»
Saudi forces activate full-scale Hajj readiness across holy sites
Dubai: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the completion of its preparations for the 1447H Hajj season through a comprehensive operational plan deploying military, civilian and medical personnel across Mecca, Medina and the holy sites to support security authorities and government agencies in »»»
Decades on, older pilgrims marvel at Hajj’s transformation
RIYADH: Older pilgrims who performed Hajj decades ago say the pilgrimage has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years, evolving from a physically demanding journey into a highly organized experience. The pilgrimage experience today is supported by modern transportation networks, cooling t»»»
Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 93 others
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia on Saturday killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, mostly women. The garment sector is Cambodia’s main export earner, with low labor costs being its competitive advantage. Salaries, including overtime, gener»»»
Alberta to vote on path toward independence from Canada
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta will hold a vote in October on whether to remain in the country or take steps toward a binding referendum on independence, Premier Danielle Smith has announced. The vote is expected to be held on October 19 and will ask Albertans whether they want the province »»»
Turkey: Thousands rally after court ousts Turkish opposition leader
Thousands rallied on Friday in Ankara and Istanbul to protest against a court verdict ousting the popular leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP party in the latest government crackdown on foes.»»»
Ukraine deserves full EU membership: Zelensky
Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine deserves full EU membership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday, pointing out that his country was defending Europe by fighting off the Russian invasion. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pitched to make Kyiv an "associate member" without voting rights, for the »»»
Lebanon's Financial Battles Persist Despite War Priorities
Lebanon's unresolved financial and monetary issues continue to generate new and pressing obligations for the executive, legislative and monetary authorities. Although they have been partially overshadowed by the storm of war and its devastating human, reconstruction and social consequences, these i»»»
Iran’s Foreign Minister to Hezbollah Secretary-General: Tehran will never abandon Hezbollah and the resistance movements until the very last moment, for this is our pledge to the great martyr, Sayyed Ali Khamenei - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted two Iron Dome batteries at the Israeli occupation’s Biranit barracks with Ababil attack quadcopters, scoring confirmed hits: Military Media Statements 3, 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted two Iron Dome batteries at the Israeli occupation’s Biranit barracks with Ababil attack quadcopters, scoring co»»»
Live updateME war: Iran’s armed forces ‘rebuilt’ during ceasefire with US, its Speaker claims – Ya Libnan
Share: Map- The Iran-aligned Houthis, controlling much of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, have reportedly utilized their position to threaten and disrupt shipping in Bab el Mandeb as countries try to bypass Hormuz Here is the Latest on the Middle East war Iran’s top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Moham»»»
The Israeli occupation army’s threat targeting residents of the towns of Al-Mahmoudiyeh, Mlikh Shbeil, and Al-Qatrani in Jezzine and Houmin Al-Fouqa in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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1,000s rally in Madrid demanding PM quit over graft allegations
MADRID: Thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday calling for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage. Demonstrators, many waving red and yellow Spanish flags and brandishing signs saying “Enough!,” made their »»»
Democrats Vote Underway in Albania as Sali Berisha Runs Unopposed
Voting has officially begun in Albania’s Democratic Party leadership election, with current chairman Sali Berisha running as the sole candidate for the party’s top post. Polling stations opened at 08:00 local time, with more than 90 voting centers operating across the country. Around 51,000 Democra»»»
Democratic Party Membership Shrinks as Internal Disputes Deepen Around Berisha Referendum
Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) is facing a significant decline in membership amid growing internal divisions surrounding the leadership referendum organized by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. According to figures confirmed by the party headquarters, the country’s largest opposition force curre»»»