ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

CHISINAU: Moldovan leaders ‌denounced as a threat Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of simplified Russian citizenship for the country’s pro-Russian Transdniestria separatist enclave and contemplated measures to counteract ​it. Transdniestria broke from Moldova in 1990 when it was still a Sov»»»

MEO had the pleasure to interview, Dr. Hisham Azmi Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Culture, to address major key points related to the Egyptian Cultural Scene. Please tell us about your career path? Well, I received my BA from the faculty of Arts Cairo university; following I travelled»»»

CHISINAU: Moldovan leaders ‌denounced as a threat Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of simplified Russian citizenship for the country’s pro-Russian Transdniestria separatist enclave and contemplated measures to counteract ​it. Transdniestria broke from Moldova in 1990 when it was still a Sov»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom's condemnation in the strongest terms of the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates, which resulted in a fire breaking out outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. In a statement c»»»

London, May 17 (SANA) Oxford Economics said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not fundamentally restructured the global economy, but has deepened economic fragmentation and intensified pressure on international markets, exacerbating trends that were already taking shape — including rising geopolitic»»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation's BilAraby initiative participated in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) with a panel discussion titled 'Arabic Between Publishing and Content: How Do We Expand the Impact of an Idea?' The session was hosted at the exhibition's Cultural Salon, organized under the su»»»

RIYADH: Saudi ​Arabia on Sunday said it intercepted three ‌drones ‌after ​they ‌entered ⁠its ​territory from Iraqi ⁠airspace. The Kingdom’s defense ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki ⁠said that ‌it would ‌take ​the necessary ‌operational ‌measures to respond to ‌any attempt to violate»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack that targeted an electricity generator in the UAE located outside the perimeter of the Barakah nuclear energy plant in the Al-Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. The Foreign Ministry said the attack threatens regional security and stability, and expressed i»»»

Visitors inspect a model for UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant at the exhibition of World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on May 8, 2023. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA May 17 (UPI) -- A drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at the fac»»»

Al-Sarab offers a dining experience that blends contemporary culinary techniques with Middle Eastern inspiration. Located at the Six Senses Southren Dunes resort, one of Red Sea Global’s destinations, the award-winning restaurant’s open-air terrace is central to its appeal. Dinner service, which ru»»»

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 2,285 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,964 unexploded ordnances, 172 anti-tank mines, 145 anti-personnel mines, and four improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report. The explosives were »»»

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Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon carried out on Sunday a series of operations in response to the Israeli enemy’s ceasefire violations and strikes on civilians in southern Lebanese towns, affirming the actions were undertaken in defense of Lebanon and its people. The group’s military media »»»

RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke to his counterparts from the UAE and Egypt on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During a phone call with the Emirati foreign minister, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed action being taken after the at»»»

RIYADH: Mohammed Ali Hafiz, who co-founded Arab News in 1975 and was a pioneering figure in Saudi Arabia’s media industry, passed away in Jeddah on Sunday morning. With his passing, the Kingdom loses a prominent figure who contributed to the development of English-language journalism in Saudi Arabi»»»

Damascus, May 17 (SANA) While the world watches oil tankers stranded and energy markets rattled by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter transformation is underway at the top of the planet. The geopolitical conflict once again exposes the fragility of traditional maritime chokepoint»»»

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers of brotherly countries the repercussions of the terrorist attack that targeted an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barak»»»

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the drone attack targeting the UAE, which resulted in a fire breaking out outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the drone attack and reiterated its ca»»»

Makkah Al-Mukarramah Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim has issued a ministerial decision establishing the Qatari Hajj Mission for the 1447 AH (2026 CE) Hajj season and defining the support units operating under its umbrella, as part of the State of Qatar's c»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has condemned the terrorist targeting of the Barakah nuclear power plant. In a post on his X account, Gargash said: “The terrorist targeting of the Barakah nuclear power plant, whether carried out by the principal perpetrator or th»»»

HAMA: Syrian emergency teams have removed more than 79,000 cubic meters of debris from northern and eastern areas of Hama province as part of continuing recovery operations aimed at restoring infrastructure and facilitating the return of displaced residents. Mohammad Al-Sheikh Qaddour, director of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir participated in the first European-Gulf Geopolitical and Investment Summit in Athens, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Al-Jubeir attended on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The summit aimed to strengthen the st»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov congratulated Dara for her win at the Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he wrote: "A wonderful story of immense talent, boundless effort, and faith in success, despite the criticism. Thank you, Dara, and everyone involved! Bulgaria is number one.»»»

‎Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Essam Al-Tamouni, stressed that his government’s slogan “Return to Life” represents the grand national strategy that places the National Housing Project at the top of its priorities. This project plans to complete and construct 150,000 »»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova and her Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev discussed ways to expand energy cooperation between the two countries in Baku on Sunday. Iotova is in Azerbaijan's capital for the May 17-18 Leaders' Summit at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum at the invitation»»»

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi Sunday rejected claims that disciplinary proceedings against Bulgaria's suspended European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva are politically motivated, saying the case is based on evidence and decisions taken unanimously by independent prosecutors from across the E»»»

Individuals in the areas of concern are urged to use caution when using any outdoor power equipment. File Photo by Peter DaSilva/UPI | License Photo Conditions will be conducive for wildfires across parts of the Southwest and Plains as a storm moving out of the Rockies will help raise the risk into»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “time is of the essence” after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing reports that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing for a possible resumption of the war against Tehran. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they bet»»»

A bear mauled to death a man at Vitosha, a mountainous region just outside Bulgarian capital Sofia, police told AFP on Sunday. "The findings of the medical examiner and a wildlife expert show that marks found on the body are those of a female bear accompanied by her cub," a Sofia police spokesperso»»»

The US and Israel are actively preparing for a renewal of hostilities with Iran and could resume attacks as early as next week, The New York Times has reported, citing sources. Indirect negotiations between Iran and the Trump White House have remained deadlocked since a fragile ceasefire was establ»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump again hinted at possible renewed military escalation against Iran as tensions rise in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing diplomatic contacts and efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire between the two sides. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform late o»»»

IMKAN Misr announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport to allocate 45 feddans within Alburouj in New Heliopolis for the establishment of a new campus for the Academy, reflecting both parties’ commitment to supporting th»»»

Dubai: Dubai Customs’ “Green Corridor” initiative was launched as an emergency trade facilitation measure. Within weeks, it evolved into one of the Gulf’s most significant alternative logistics routes, helping businesses reroute cargo away from disrupted maritime corridors while keeping trade flows»»»

Tunis, May 17 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday night will feature passing clouds across most regions, sometimes becoming dense over the western highlands of the north and centre, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will blow from...»»»

Pop star Dara returned to Bulgaria from Vienna on Sunday just hours after winning the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with "Bangaranga". At Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, she was welcomed by Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev, members of the Bulgarian National Television manageme»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s central moon-sighting committee on Sunday announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah had been sighted in the country, consequent upon which Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on May 27. The central moon-sighting committee met in Ka»»»

Iranian media said Sunday that the United States had failed to make any concrete concessions in its latest response to Iran's proposed agenda for negotiations to end the war. The Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nucle»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, highlighted the importance of GCC-European partnerships in strengthening stability, security and peace. Speaking about the first European-Gulf summit, held in Athens, Greece, which focused on strengthening strategic ties and addres»»»

Pop star Dara returned to Bulgaria from Vienna on Sunday just hours after winning the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with "Bangaranga". At Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, she was welcomed by Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev, members of the Bulgarian National Television manageme»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal HE Paulo Rangel. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. They al»»»

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said, as ceasefire efforts meant to end fighting between Israel and Hamas falter. In the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran, Israel has stepped up its attacks in Gaza, where Hamas »»»

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 2,988, with 9,210 wounded. Local sources reported that one person was killed and two others were wounded in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon. The sources indicated t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Sunday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal HE Paulo Rangel. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and str»»»

The UAE is expected to experience generally fair but dusty weather on Monday, with a drop in temperatures and strong north-westerly winds reaching up to 40km/h, according to the latest forecast issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The active winds are expected to stir up dust and san»»»