France24 28m

Middle East Live: New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon

Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developmen»»»

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France24 28m

Iran says US violated ceasefire with strikes near Hormuz

Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict. Washington said the attacks were defensive, targeting missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines. Iran said on Tuesday »»»

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France24 31m

Starbucks faces South Korean backlash following campaign echoing 1987 massacre

It's a scandal that just won't go away for Starbucks in South Korea. The chairman of the coffee chain's local corporate majority owner was compelled to issue a second public apology in the wake of the company's disastrous "Tank Day" promotion launched earlier this month. Many Koreans saw the campai»»»

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Arab News 33m

Shot for throwing stones: Israeli forces killing West Bank teens weekly

NABLUS: Youssef Shtayyeh came home from school on an April afternoon, dropped his bag in the hallway and headed straight back out to join his friends. Minutes later, he was dead — shot by an Israeli soldier, just 100 meters (yards) from his home. He was 15. His is not an isolated case. Since Israel»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Chemical tank implosion leaves 1 dead, 9 missing in US

Longview: A massive chemical tank holding nearly a million gallons of a corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one worker and leaving nine others unaccounted for, authorities said. Nine other people were injured in the spill, some severely. Emer»»»

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France24 35m

Why is Europe heating up faster than the rest of the world?

Why is Europe warming faster than other parts of the world? The continent is currently in the grip of an early-season heatwave, with record May temperatures driven by a “heat dome” of hot air over western Europe. Scientists point to human-caused emissions, shifting atmospheric patterns, and rapid A»»»

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BNE 37m

Kenya plans 15% tax on foreign startup-investor exits, targets offshore VC deals

Kenya is preparing to impose taxes on foreign investors exiting local startups in a move that could reshape East Africa’s venture-capital landscape and increase scrutiny of offshore deal structures. Under the proposed Finance Bill 2026, tabled in parliament on May 25, the government plans to introd»»»

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Arab News 40m

Saudi king, crown prince receive Eid greetings from Muslim leaders

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received congratulatory messages from leaders across the Islamic world ahead of Eid Al-Adha, according to a report carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency. The messages were sent on the occasion of the Islamic holiday, whic»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

Amir congratulates citizens, residents on Eid Al-Adha

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, after performing the Eid Al Adha prayer at the Lusail prayer ground, took to X to express his wishes for a blessed Eid Al Adha. HH the Amir wrote in Arabic, which roughly translates to, "I congratulate the citizens, residents, and all people»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Retail parks keep rising

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7R delivers tailored logistics

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Panattoni expands eastward

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

CPK reshapes Łódź

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Finance: Warsaw tightens bank oversight

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Postal vote fallout returns

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Patriots for Poland

Poland says it is being seriously considered by the United States as a production base for missiles used in Patriot air-defence systems, a move that would deepen Warsaw’s integration into Western defence supply chains. Defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said discussions also cover HIMARS mi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Fuel crisis hits Poland

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Foreign workers power growth

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Warsaw revives wind power

Poland’s government has adopted measures designed to speed up the modernisation of existing onshore wind farms, despite an earlier presidential veto that blocked broader liberalisation of wind-energy regulations. The new rules simplify procedures for so-called repowering projects, allowing older tu»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Young Poles feel squeeze

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

EV charging gets boost

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Canada courts Polish drones

Canada is moving closer to Poland’s defence industry, with Polish drones emerging as an early area for procurement cooperation. The discussions took place during Polish-Canadian talks linked to SAFE, the European Union’s defence-financing initiative designed to strengthen industrial resilience and »»»

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Arab News 1h

Gloomy Eid ahead for Pakistanis in Quetta after deadly train bomb attack

QUETTA: Residents in Pakistan’s southwestern city of Quetta said this week they were struggling to prepare for Eid Al-Adha after a suicide bomb attack on a passenger train killed more than 30 people and destroyed homes and vehicles in surrounding neighborhoods. The attack, claimed by the separatist»»»

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Arab News 1h

Court gives Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight Trump administration’s efforts to deport him

NEW YORK: A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the US, was detained by immigration authorities last year because of his participation i»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Weekend temperatures to ease slightly as cooler coastal conditions expected

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology forecast fair weather across the country over the coming days, with temperatures expected to gradually decrease, especially along coastal areas, by the weekend. The country is being affected by weak surface pressure systems accompanied by an extension of an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi forecaster warns of 50°C temperatures during Eid Al Adha and Hajj season

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology warned that temperatures in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province could reach 50°C today as a heatwave continues to affect the region ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday. Hussein Al Qahtani, NCM spokesperson, said the hot weather conditions were expected to pers»»»

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Gulf News 1h

In the UAE, perfume is identity: How it became the Capital of fragrance culture

The romance with frankincense had already begun before 1500 BC, and humans had already discovered the beauty in the resin tears of frankincense trees. They slowly made their way to the outside world and formed the foundation of the incense road, according to researcher Elise Vernon Pearl, the autho»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Unveiled: $1 billion Nasa contract for moon base rovers and landers — 'repeatable' operations eyed

Nasa has officially laid out the first phase of an ambitious Moon Base program that aims to establish a sustained human presence near the lunar South Pole by the early 2030s, awarding nearly $1 billion in contracts to commercial partners for rovers, cargo landers and robotic drones. The plan, annou»»»

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UPI 2h

Europe copes with record-breaking spring heat wave - UPI.com

Spectators wear hats as they watch the first-round match between French Lois Boisson and Anna Kalinskaya of Russia at the French Tennis Open on Tuesday in Roland Garros in Paris, France. Western Europe is facing a record-breaking heat wave. Photo by Maya Vidon-White/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI)»»»

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Arab News 2h

Muzdalifah: Sacred night between Arafat and Mina lies at heart of Hajj

MAKKAH: Muzdalifah is one of the sacred sites of Hajj, where pilgrims spend the night of 10th Dhu Al-Hijjah after moving from Arafat, performing the combined and shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers in an atmosphere of devotion and tranquility, following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (peace b»»»

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UPI 2h

TSMC employees angered by layoff, bonus cut rumors despite record profits - UPI.com

Workers at Taiwan semiconductor giant reportedly discuss strike action online after rumors spread of staff cuts and reduced bonuses despite historic earnings growth Close-up exterior view of the logo of TSMC, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, outside its office building in Hsinchu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Even moderately hot days raise risk of koala deaths: study

Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase their risk of heat-related death, researchers said on Wednesday. The findings, based on more than 20 years of data of koala rescues, underscore the threat facing not just hum»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Japan, Mercosur to start EPA trade talks

TOKYO: Japan is preparing to open formal negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the South American trade bloc Mercosur, a move that could deepen trade ties with one of the world’s largest agricultural and resource-producing regions as Tokyo seeks to diversify supply chains an»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Poland, UK to sign defence treaty: What it means

Poland and the United Kingdom on Tuesday hailed a new defence treaty to be signed in London, expanding cooperation between the Nato allies to counter security threats, including from Russia. In Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the pact would be signed on Wednesday, calling it a "historic mom»»»

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UPI 3h

South Carolina Senate adjourns without new map, defying Trump - UPI.com

"Polling Place" signs are displayed on Election Day in 2024. On Tuesday, voters in South Carolina headed to polls for the start of in-person voting, while the South Carolina state Senate declined to vote on a redistricting plan that would throw out those votes. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Licen»»»

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Arab News 3h

Britain faces ‘moment of consequence’ as threats from adversaries mount, spy chief says

LONDON: Britain is ‌at a “moment of consequence” amid increasingly brazen behavior from adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the ​race to harness technology along with its allies, a British spy chief will say on Wednesday. Delivering the first annual lecture for her GCHQ organization»»»

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Arab News 3h

NASA picks Blue Origin, other space firms for moon missions

CALIFORNIA: NASA awarded ‌contracts to space firms including Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Astrolab to send ​robotic landers, rovers and drones to support the upcoming lunar exploration missions. The US space agency said on Tuesday it had awarded Astrolab $219 million and Lunar Outpost $220 million t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Israeli strikes kill 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 31 people on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel said it was intensifying attacks despite a truce in its war with Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group meanwhile said it faced Israeli troops entering the southern town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, a»»»

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Arab News 4h

Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah

MINA, Saudi Arabia: More than 1.7 million Muslims converged on Mina before dawn on Wednesday to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid Al-Adha, after spending the night in the holy site of Muzdalifah in one of the most logistically demanding stages of the annual Hajj pilgrimag»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Pakistan, China sign 15 cooperation agreements

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China signed 15 cooperation agreements across multiple sectors to strengthen bilateral relations, according to an official statement issued in Islamabad on Tuesday. The agreements span economic cooperation, environment and climate change, agriculture and food security, trade»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Canada to require self-isolation for travelers from Ebola-affected countries

TORONTO: The Canadian government said travelers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days, while immigration authorities are temporarily suspending decisions on applications from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda. Luc Brisebois, director-general for the Centre for Border »»»

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TAP 4h

Africa Day: Tunisia reaffirms its African anchoring in institutional video

Tunis, May 27 (TAP) - Tunisia reaffirmed its historical and strategic anchoring in the African continent, presented as a constant diplomatic choice since independence and a major pillar of its contemporary foreign policy, in an institutional video...»»»

UPI 4h

NASA announces lunar lander, rover contracts and other details - UPI.com

A rainbow forms next to the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building on Monday at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. On Tuesday, NASA announced contracts for new lunar landers and cargo landers planned for upcoming missions to the moon. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- On Tuesday, NASA ann»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Deaths, injuries confirmed in chemical incident at US plant in Washington

A number of people have died and several have been badly injured after a chemical leak at a plant in the northwestern US state of Washington, officials said Tuesday. A tank containing a substance known as white liquor burst at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, an hour north of Port»»»

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TAP 5h

Tunisia, Finland discuss circular economy, investment opportunities

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - Tunisian Ambassador to Finland, Nabiha Hajji, met with the Director in charge of the Circular Economy at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Petri Wanner, as part of efforts to advance economic diplomacy and follow up on...»»»

France24 5h

Iran partially restores internet access after three-month shutdown

Iranian authorities on Tuesday partially restored internet access after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown imposed during the war with Israel and the United States. While home broadband connections resumed in some areas, mobile internet remained largely blocked, leaving many Iranians still r»»»

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UPI 5h

Two humpback whales traveled more than 9,000 miles between Australia and Brazil - UPI.com

A humpback whale breaches in the Sacramento River near Rio Vista, Calif., on May 27, 2007. File Photo by Aaron Kehoe/UPI | License Photo Two humpback whales have made one of the longest known crossings ever documented between breeding areas, traveling between the waters off eastern Australia and Br»»»

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Arab News 5h

UN Security Council condemns drone attack near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday condemned what it described as an “egregious drone attack” that targeted an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE. The strike on May 17 posed serious risks to civilian lives, critical infrast»»»

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Arab News 5h

Vance hails Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as ‘profound’

WASHINGTON, United States: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday praised Pope Leo XIV’s manifesto warning of the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it “profound” and a necessary act of moral leadership in a disruptive AI age. Vance has close ties to the tech industry, having worked as a vent»»»

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Arab News 5h

US, Armenia pledge to move forward on corridor during Rubio visit

YEREVAN: The United States pledged Tuesday to move forward with Armenia on a planned corridor connecting parts of rival Azerbaijan, during a lightning visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio, returning from a four-day trip to India, met his Armenian counterpart during a refueling stop in the»»»

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