President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed heads of state ahead of the elections for non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, which will take place on June 3 in New York. In his address, he asked for support for Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy, declaring the need for more equitable representat»»»

OAKLAND, California: Deliberations begin Monday in the blockbuster trial pitting Elon Musk against AI giant OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, whom Musk accuses of abandoning the company’s founding mission. The three-week trial in Oakland, outside San Francisco, has seen a parade of Silicon Valley tita»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China. US arms sales to Taiwan an»»»

THE HAGUE: A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam on Monday, with its remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine. The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port between 10am (0800 GMT) and midday (1000 GMT) on Mon»»»

MANILA: The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on ​Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and center in the trial. The impeachment trial will be a high-stakes event that cou»»»

THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will weigh a draft resolution underlining states’ obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move that has been scaled back under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. In 2024, the small Pacific island nation o»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi researcher at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology has won a major international innovation award for his work on clean energy and sustainability solutions, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency. Dr. Majed Alawad, director of the Joint Center of Excellence for Na»»»

Magrabi Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, has announced the proposed acquisition of 51 percent of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, incl»»»

Los Angeles: All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided on Sunday during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The two US Navy EA-18G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, were performing an aer»»»

Kuwait’s General Department for Drug Control has arrested a Kuwaiti doctor employed by the Health Ministry on suspicion of possessing cocaine and narcotic pills intended for distribution and trafficking, authorities said. The arrest followed what officials described as extensive surveillance and de»»»

Enfield Royal Clinic Dubai has announced a significant operational milestone, confirming that the clinic has served over 500 international patients through its Dubai facility. The milestone reflects the clinic's growing role as a global destination for medical aesthetics and surgical services, attr»»»

Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday they were responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference on anti-fraud initiatives in the Ind»»»

During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Health authorities say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with more than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths. Cases have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of internationa»»»

A 17-year-old statute once viewed as largely symbolic has moved to the centre of a national debate over whether Philippine authorities may arrest and surrender former officials to face crimes-against-humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The law is Republic Act No. 9851, e»»»

The UAE is expected to experience generally fair but dusty weather this week, with another drop in temperatures forecast today as active winds stir up dust and rough sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country would be affected by an extension of »»»

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania: Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field with one amazing shot after another until he became the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship. Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until»»»

ABU DHABI: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) stated that it is continuing to closely monitor the incident involving a fire in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. FANR conf»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates continues to reinforce its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for company formation and entrepreneurship, driven by an advanced legislative and regulatory framework, sophisticated digital and logistics infrastructure, and flexible economi»»»

Gothenburg [Sweden], May 18 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday (local time) stressed that cooperation between India and the European Union can help bring stability to an increasingly unstable world and ensure greater security for citizens. Speaking at the European»»»

Oil prices rose sharply on Monday (May 18) as traders weighed ongoing supply disruptions tied to tensions in the Middle East and tightening global inventories, pushing benchmark crude contracts further above the $100-per-barrel mark. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $1.22 to»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative is transforming the Hajj journey for thousands of pilgrims this year, with stories emerging from across Africa that highlight the program’s humanitarian reach as Muslims worldwide prepare for the annual pilgrimage beginning on May 25. Among the most po»»»

President Donald Trump shows the floor plan of the new White House ballroom on Oct. 22, 2025. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled over the weekend that funding for the ballroom would have to be approved by a filibuster-proof 60-vote margin. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 17 (UP»»»

Dubai: For months, governments, businesses and financial markets treated the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as a temporary crisis that would eventually ease through diplomacy or military de-escalation. Moody’s Ratings is now warning the world may need to think differently. Get updated faster an»»»

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMegha Mohan, Maggie Latham and Alvaro AlvarezBBC World Service, Freetown BBC It takes Fatima Bio only a moment to respond when we ask what it was like to be an asylum se»»»

BERLIN: The Group of Seven countries is the right forum for discussing how ​to bring a lasting end to the war in Iran, which along with the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to the global economy, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said ‌on Monday. Klingbeil ‌will travel t»»»

Two Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided during an airshow in Idaho Sunday but all four pilots ejected and escaped without injury, military officials said. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 17 (UPI) -- Four Navy pilots escaped without injuries Sunday after a pair of EA-18G Growl»»»

Share: Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad was assassinated last Friday by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is close to finishing a key war aim in Gaza: killing the planners of the October 7 attacks. The comments came after Israel said it had kil»»»

The World Health Organisation (WHO) saidit was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as "low risk" as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated approached the Netherlands. In saying that the public-health risk for the hantavirus outbreak is “low,” the agency stated the risk for »»»

Washington, May 17 (SANA) The White House announced Sunday that China has committed to purchasing approximately $17 billion in U.S. agricultural products from this year through 2028, Reuters reported. According to a White House statement, the commitment was reached in the context of meetings held l»»»

Raafat Abdel Moez, Technical analyst at Osool ESB Securities Brokerage, said that Egyptian Exchange (EGX) benchmark index EGX30 re-focuses this week on resistance level at 7700-7750 points, which is expected to hinder it from keeping moving upwards. In a statement to MEO, the analyst said that inve»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar ended the athletics competitions at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 on Sunday with an impressive medal haul that strengthened their lead in the GCC standings, after raising their tally to 34 medals, including 12 gold, 13 silver, and 9 bronze medals, in an achievem»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library, has launched the Fables in Fashion Art Exhibition to promote reading culture through interactive community programmes. The exhibition, which runs until June 7, offers an artistic experience blending literature and design. It is launc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In Taiz, Yemen, a specialised medical convoy for paediatric cardiac surgery and catheterization has been launched by Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and Qatar Charity (QC). Implemented in cooperation with Sidra Medicine and Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Populatio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha On International Museum Day 2026, Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum celebrates its role as an art and culture landmark that embodies inclusivity and diversity, staying true to the vision of renowned painter Maqbool Fida Husain. Housed within Qatar Foundat»»»

A Canadian who was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, public health officials said Sunday. The patient was one of four Canadians aboard the hantavirus-stricken vessel, which set sail on April 1 from Argentina on a course across the Atlantic Ocean until t»»»

The integrated structure reflects the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs’ commitment to strengthening both field and administrative performance through a unified operational system that ensures close oversight of all organisational and service-related aspects concerning Qatari pilgrims. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrates the graduation of a new cohort of students, the university continues to strengthen its role in shaping qualified national talents equipped with the knowledge, practical expertise, and future-focused ski»»»

QNA Geneva Qatar is set to take part in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA 79), which will take place from May 18 to 23, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside a number of meetings and associated events. Qatar’s delegation will be headed by Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University (QU) organised the annual “Smart Start” campaign through an innovative online format. The campaign engaged primary school children from Qatar and across the region through live, inte»»»

Rafeeq, one of Qatar’s leading digital commerce and delivery platforms, has announced a strategic AI transformation partnership with Google, marking a major milestone in Rafeeq’s journey to become an AI-first company operating at scale. The partnership goes beyond a standard vendor arrangement. It »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Coinciding with World Family Doctor Day, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), is organising the third edition of the “Journey Toward Health” awareness event at Al Sadd Station on the Doha Metro from 18 to 19»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), has successfully concluded the FameLab Academy 2025-26 season. The event provides students with a platform not only to showcase groundb»»»

Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and possibly even Florida, Axios reported Sunday, citing classified intelligence. The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and H»»»

Three people were killed and five others injured when a vehicle ran onto an Oakland, Calif., sidewalk at high speeds late Saturday, witnesses said. File photo by StockSnap/Pixabay May 17 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and five others were hurt late Saturday when a vehicle struck and killed pedes»»»

A number of countries including Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and reaffirmed full solidarity with the country. On Sunday, the State of Kuwait strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted an elect»»»

ROME: Italian tennis fans had waited for this moment for a half century. For Jannik Sinner, though, it wasn’t just about becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago. The top-ranked Sinner’s 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final on the red »»»

DERNA, Libya: The Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Marshall Khalifa Haftar and controlling southern and eastern Libya, is conducting what officers describe as its biggest military exercise yet — and a message for both friends and foes. At the entrance of a sprawling military encampment some»»»

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration expects hundreds of health ​department officials will lose civil service job protections, making them easier to fire, as it carries out a plan to revamp the federal workforce, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. Supervisors at »»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of three drones after they entered the Kingdom's airspace from Iraqi airspace. Major General Turki Al Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, confirmed that the ministry reserves »»»