Arab News 14m

How Israel’s restrictions have turned water into a matter of life and death in Gaza

LONDON: Israel is using access to water as a weapon of war and a tool of collective punishment against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, Medecins Sans Frontieres has said in a new report. The aid group and other organizations have also given warning that families face dehydration and disease»»»

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Arab News 25m

Saudi Arabia condemns attempted Iranian infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attempted infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island this month by an Iranian armed group sent by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with the aim of carrying out hostile acts. The ministry said the action violated Kuwaiti sovereignty,»»»

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Arab News 50m

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win

ROME: The records keep coming for Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and match Novak Djokovic’s record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory. Sinner hasn’t been beaten in a Masters Series event —»»»

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UPI 55m

FDA Commissioner Martin Makary exits post after 13 months on job - UPI.com

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary has left his post after 13 months on the job, President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary has left the administration after 1»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi and British foreign ministers discuss efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

LONDON: The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, met his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, in London on Tuesday to discuss security and the economic repercussions of the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. They stressed that any attempt to use the strait as a tool for political»»»

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Arab News 1h

Showtime as boycotted Eurovision kicks off

VIENNA: The Eurovision semifinals kicked off Tuesday amid blasts of dry ice and jets of flame with Israel waiting in the wings, its participation triggering the song contest’s biggest-ever political boycott. Moldova got the party started before 11,200 fans at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna with ra»»»

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Arab News 1h

British PM fighting for his political future

LONDON: UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice. In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of “ser»»»

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Arab News 1h

Syria arrests former Assad-era air force chief of staff

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said Tuesday that they had arrested a former air force chief of staff under Bashar Assad who was sanctioned by the European Union including for his role in chemical attacks. Since Assad’s December 2024 overthrow, Syria’s new Islamist authorities have periodically announ»»»

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UPI 1h

Vice President Vance to visit Bangor, Maine, speak about fraud - UPI.com

Vice President JD Vance waves at an event Monday on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C. Vance will visit Bangor, Maine, on Thursday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance will visit Bangor, Maine, on Thursday, his office and the executi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Rome derby row as authorities reschedule Serie A to avoid tennis clash

Rome: Serie A are to appeal the rescheduling of this weekend's Rome derby which city authorities moved from Sunday to Monday to avoid clashing with the Italian Open men's final. In a statement, Rome's prefect said that in order to manage "public order and urban mobility concurrently with a world-cl»»»

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Arab News 1h

Tunisia upholds sentence against jailed journalists

TUNIS: A Tunisian appeals court on Tuesday upheld the three-and-a-half-year prison sentences of two prominent journalists jailed for alleged financial crimes, according to their lawyer. The journalists, Mourad Zeghidi and Borhen Bsaies, were sentenced in January for money laundering and tax evasion»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

The Egyptian Petroleum Company enhances the sustainability of Local Fuel Trade Control

Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, has announced the acceleration of digital transformation projects aimed at refining the local fuel trading system. In a significant leap towards modernization, projects such as the automated warehouse measurement system (RTG) and compr»»»

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UPI 1h

PCOS renamed PMOS for more accurate diagnosis - UPI.com

Polycystic ovary syndrome was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome Tuesday by patients and medical organizations. File Photo by UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Polycystic ovary syndrome, known to more than 170 million women suffering from the condition worldwide, was renamed polyend»»»

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RT 1h

Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves Indonesian fishing fleets stranded, RT reports

A surge in global oil prices linked to energy supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel war on Iran, has nearly doubled diesel costs for Indonesian fishermen. The spike has forced much of the country’s fishing fleet to remain docked according to a report b»»»

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RT 1h

Israeli strikes kill scores across southern Lebanon – officials

Israel has intensified its “brutal bombardment” of southern Lebanon, expanding evacuation orders to more villages, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney has reported from Beirut. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 87 people in the neighboring country since Friday, according to the Lebanese Health Min»»»

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Arab News 1h

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

GOTLAND, Sweden: The war game scenario was this: One of NATO ‘s newest members, Sweden, was under threat by an unnamed country that was building up troops along the military alliance’s eastern border. And in an unusual twist, non-NATO member Ukraine was there to advise on drone warfare — and delive»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump insists US doesn’t need China’s help in Iran

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday he does not need help from China on ending the war with Iran but said he would talk at length with Xi Jinping when they hold a summit this week.Trump told reporters before leaving for Beijing that “we’re going to have a long talk about it.”Chin»»»

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TAP 2h

TAP takes part media forum of Strategic Vision Group “Russia–Islamic World”

Tunis, May 12 (TAP Correspondent Besma Chettaoui) – TAP news agency is taking part in the media forum of the “Russia–Islamic World Strategic Vision Group,” held on May 14 in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, as part of the Kazan Economic Forum 2026 under...»»»

UPI 2h

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Andriy Yermak charged in money laundering scheme - UPI.com

Then-Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak attends a meeting with U.S. officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, 2025. Yermak, who resigned his position in November, faces money laundering charges. File Photo courtesy Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry | License Photo May 12 (UPI) --»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi foreign minister discusses regional developments with Qatari and Jordanian counterparts

LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone discussions on Tuesday with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. The calls addressed recent developments in the region and the continuation»»»

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UPI 2h

Data stolen from Canvas returned, parent company says - UPI.com

Last week, hackers breached online education platform Canvas, holding the data for ransom. On Tuesday, the parent company announced it had made a deal with the hacking group. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA May 12 (UPI) -- The parent company of Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universiti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Judicial System Act Amendments Clear Committee Stage at First Reading

Bulgaria's National Assembly Ad Hoc Committee on Legal Affairs on Tuesday approved at first reading three bills amending the Judicial System Act. PB Version One bill, tabled on Monday by Olga Borisova and 21 other MPs of Progressive Bulgaria (PB), passed unanimously by 23 votes in favour. The purpo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

One trade name only: Dubai introduces stricter rules for shopfront signage

Dubai: Dubai has moved to tighten control over commercial shopfront signage across the emirate, introducing stricter visual and technical standards aimed at reducing urban clutter, improving road safety and preserving Dubai’s architectural appearance as part of its long-term city beautification str»»»

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TAP 2h

FM meets Slim Laghmani, Tunisia’s candidate for position of judge at ITLOS

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Tuesday in Tunis with law professor Slim Laghmani, Tunisia’s candidate for the position of judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of...»»»

Sputnik 2h

Trump Says Will Have 'Long Talk' With Xi, Looks Forward to Meeting, Thinks It'll Be Great

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is going to have an extensive conversation about Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to China. "Well, I think number one, we're going to have a long talk about it," Trump told reporters when asked »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar launches 18th National Research and Innovation Fair highlighting student projects, AI training

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council, under the theme "Promising Researchers for Qatar". The event runs until May »»»

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Arab News 2h

Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects

BEIRUT: While Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to end the attacks on shipping that are shaking the world economy, Iran’s most powerful ally Hezbollah and Israel are stepping up a drone war in Lebanon — on camera — that is complicating the path to peace. In recent weeks, Hezbollah has used ch»»»

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Arab News 2h

UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025

GENEVA: Seventy ‌children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured, the UN children’s agency said on Tuesday. Most of those killed or injured in the West Bank and East Jerusalem were ‌h»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli media: Two soldiers were injured by Hezbollah drone attack on Galilee - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Two soldiers were injured by Hezbollah drone attack on Galilee 12-05-2026 21:27 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resistanc»»»

Arab News 2h

Where We Are Going Today: Zuma – contemporary Japanese cuisine in Riyadh

Located in the heart of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Zuma has long been a staple of the Saudi capital’s high-end dining scene. The Japanese restaurant has recently elevated its offering with the launch of a sophisticated new brunch experience. Spanning two floors, the atmosphere »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Tuesday 12-05-2026 the newly established Blat site in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Tuesday 12-05-2026 the newly established Blat site in southern Lebanon with a rocket barra»»»

UPI 2h

Trade liberalization policies hit Argentina's auto parts industry - UPI.com

Argentina has nearly 16 million cars, with an average age of almost 15 years, which continues to support demand for replacement parts. File Photo by Enrique Garcia Medina/EPA BUENOS AIRES, May 12 (UPI) -- Argentina's auto parts industry is facing a sharp downturn as vehicle production declines, imp»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE designates 16 individuals, five entities on its Local Terrorist List over Lebanon's Hezbollah links

The United Arab Emirates has designated 21 individuals and entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The designation was issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (63) of 2026, under which the UAE Cabinet approved the inclusion of 16 individuals and five entities»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Opinion | Hormuz: The ‘Gold Mine’ Strait

The statement by Mojtaba Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, that “control over the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possessing a deterrent power on the level of a nuclear weapon, and it is a vital card we will never relinquish,” is far from a passing remark. Rather, it reveals the pinnacle of T»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Opinion | ‘Let’s Forget the Separation of Church and State’: Has America Opened the Door to a New Era of Religious Politics?

On May 1, 2025, during a White House event marking the National Day of Prayer, US President Donald Trump announced the creation of the White House Religious Liberty Commission, a body he said was designed to “protect the religious and spiritual values of American society.” Yet the event quickly bec»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt advances FY2025/26 development plan, strengthens governance of public investments

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom to review the progress of the country’s FY2025/26 economic and social development plan and discuss measures to enhance the governance of public investments. During the meeting, Madbouly reaff»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Trump '100% confident' Iran will stop enriching uranium, will hand over remaining stockpiles

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is "100% confident" that Iran will stop enriching uranium and will hand over the enriched material that it possesses to the U.S. In a radio interview, Trump also emphasized that Washington will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, and claimed th»»»

UPI 3h

Senate confirms Warsh as Fed governor, chair vote is next step - UPI.com

Kevin Warsh speaks during a hearing on his nomination to the Federal Reserve on April 21 in Washington, D.C. The Senate confimed Warsh as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Kevin Wars»»»

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UPI 3h

4 junior ministers resign Cabinet as Britain's Starmer resists calls to quit - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves No.10 Downing Street on April 20. On Tuesday, four junior ministers on his Cabinet resigned. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Four junior members of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet resigned from their roles Tuesday, »»»

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UPI 3h

Bolivia unions launch indefinite strike as protests escalate - UPI.com

A member of the Bolivian Workers’ Union sets off a firework during a protest against the government’s economic policies in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA May 12 (UPI) -- Bolivia's largest labor union federation launched a nationwide strike Tuesday, with road and street bl»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Nitro-Chem signs contract with partner from USA to help produce missiles

Nitro-Chem has signed an agreement with General Dynamics and Paramount Enterprises International to develop production capabilities for Hydra 70 mm rockets in Bydgoszcz. The unguided air-to-ground rockets are used by military helicopters including the AH-64 Apache. The project will initially focus »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Finnish developer YIT has plans for apartments, PRS and transformation of old office buildings

YIT plans to increase annual apartment sales in Poland to around 1,000 units within three years, while expanding strongly in the private rental sector (PRS). The developer currently has more than 500 apartments on sale and will launch another 400 units in mid-2026, including new projects in Warsaw,»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

MLP Group begins construction of logistics center in Upper Silesia

MLP Group has started construction of a new logistics center called MLP Bieruń West in Upper Silesia, near Tychy. The project is being developed on a speculative basis, meaning construction began without signed lease agreements, reflecting the developer’s confidence in strong regional demand for wa»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

CTP plans on adding to its one mln sq m of warehousing space

CTP plans to continue its rapid expansion in Poland after surpassing 1 million square meters of warehouse space in the country last year. The company’s long-term goal is to reach 3 million square meters, with annual construction targets of 300,000 to 500,000 square meters. CTP is developing both la»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Prices of apartments in smaller cities increasingly exceeding PLN 12-13 thousand per sq m

New apartment prices in smaller Polish regional capitals are increasingly exceeding PLN 12,000–13,000 per square meter, making home ownership more difficult outside the country’s largest cities. According to data from Otodom, Olsztyn recorded the sharpest increase, with average asking prices for ne»»»

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Arab News 3h

Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup

MADRID: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and available for the World Cup next month. Yamal, 18, suffered a hamstring injury in late April, which has caused him to miss the rest of the season for Barcelona, though his club»»»

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Arab News 3h

Real Madrid president Perez calls club elections, will stand again

MADRID: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Tuesday called club elections and announced that he would stand again. “I am not going to resign,” the 79-year-old Perez told a press conference toward the end of a season which Real Madrid will finish trophyless. Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 »»»

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TAP 3h

Industry Innovation Day in automotive sector June 4 in Tunis

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) - Between 250 and 300 players from the automotive industry will take part in the 2026 edition of the Industry Innovation Day, which will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Tunis, the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA)...»»»

Naharnet 3h

Iran says US must accept peace plan or face 'failure'

Iran's chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran's latest peace plan or face failure, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned the truce in the Middle East war was on the brink of collapse. The war, which erupted more than two months ago with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, has»»»

Gulf News 3h

Fujairah records booming growth with Dh32.6bn economy in 2025

Fujairah: Fujairah’s population rose to 328,495 by the middle of 2025, up from 314,829 a year earlier, as the emirate also recorded strong economic growth with gross domestic product climbing to Dh32.65 billion, according to new figures released by the Fujairah Statistics Centre. The data, publishe»»»

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