Gulf News 13m

Reported Oman-Iran talks signal new phase in Hormuz crisis

Dubai: Iran’s reported discussions with Oman over a possible payment system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh questions about whether Tehran is seeking to turn wartime leverage over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint into longer-term strategic influence. The talks, »»»

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Arab News 16m

UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail

THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: Talks at the UN to reaffirm nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament goals failed on Friday, according to the leader of the talks, after four weeks of negotiations held amid low expectations. Vietnam’s Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that “desp»»»

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Arab News 17m

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

WASHINGTON: Foreigners in the US who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants. For over half a »»»

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Arab News 17m

US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders

WASHINGTON: ‌The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents who have ​been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days, citing concerns over Ebola. US citizens, nationals and green card holders had been exempt from a 30-»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Dust, fog and cooler weather: UAE’s forecast for the next few days

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for generally fair weather on Saturday, though dusty conditions and strong winds in some areas are expected to bring reduced visibility and rougher sea conditions, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest forecast, the NCM said the country will »»»

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Gulf News 32m

Still no Eid plans? Here’s your UAE guide to staycations, free treats

Dubai: If you have left your Eid Al Adha plans to the last minute, there is still plenty happening across the UAE — from discounted staycations and shopping deals to free treats for children, family-friendly museum activities and desert getaways. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

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Gulf News 37m

White House mulls renewed military action against Iran amid fears of regional escalation: report

The White House is weighing possible renewed military action against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Axios reported, citing US officials familiar with the discussions. President Donald Trump with senior national security advisers as key signs of escalation toward war are once agai»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hormuz crisis pushes global oil market toward ‘red zone’

Dubai: The world could be heading towards a dangerous oil supply crunch as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz drains emergency reserves and rattles global energy markets, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. As the disruption stretches into its fourth month following t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Belgium to buy €700 million cruise missiles for F-35 jets, drones

BRUSSELS: Belgium is set to spend nearly €700 million on Norwegian-made cruise missiles for its new F-35 fighter jets, according to reports by De Tijd and L’Echo. The AGM-184 JSM missiles are being developed by Norway’s Kongsberg with US defence firm Raytheon. The weapons can strike targets on land»»»

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RT 2h

Trump skips son’s wedding amid reported Iran strike preparations

US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this weekend, saying he must remain in Washington due to unspecified “circumstances pertaining to government." The Trump administration was preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran»»»

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Gulf News 2h

More than 180 new services are set to be added to 'DubaiNow' app by end of February 2027

DUBAI: As part of the efforts to integrate Dubai government services within the digital shared channels ecosystem, Digital Dubai organised an intensive specialised bootcamp in collaboration with government entities to accelerate the integration of individual services into the “DubaiNow” app. More t»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 22:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at the riverbed on the outskirts of Deir Seryan town with artillery shells: statement 1 - 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 22:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at the riverbed on the outs»»»

Gulf News 3h

US–Iran talks see 'slight progress' but gaps over uranium stockpile, control over Strait of Hormuz persist

Negotiations between the US and Iran have reportedly shown “slight progress,” though major disputes over Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to hinder efforts toward a broader agreement. Public details about the latest diplomatic discussions rema»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Report: US prepares for new military strikes against Iran

The Trump administration was preparing Friday for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, sources with direct knowledge of the planning told U.S. TV network CBS, even as diplomacy continued. No final decision on strikes had been reached as of Friday afternoon Washington time. "Circumstances»»»

BBC 3h

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesWest Africa experienced the world's worst and most complex Ebola epidemic more than a decade ago "I saw the burial team»»»

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RT 3h

US intelligence records detail Soviet MiGs chasing UFO swarms in newly declassified Cold War files

An incident involving 13 Soviet-designed MiG fighter jets chasing a mysterious star-shaped UFO was among the encounters described in newly declassified top-secret files released after a decades-long legal battle with the US intelligence community. The Disclosure Foundation, a US nonprofit advocatin»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 00:00, an Israeli Heron 1 drone in the airspace of the Bekaa region with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to retreat: statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at the entrance to the Wadi Hamoul area in Naqoura town with a rocket barrage: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar graduates 12 diplomats in Executive Diplomacy Program

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has graduated 12 distinguished diplomats from the Executive Master's Program in Diplomacy and International Cooperation. »»»

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UPI 4h

Hurricane season hasn't started yet, but one area is already being watched for development - UPI.com

The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is June 1, but AccuWeather hurricane experts are already keeping an eye on the potential for tropical development come early June. "A close eye will have to be kept on the far southwestern Atlantic during the first and second weeks of June as»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister discusses regional mediation efforts with Turkish FM

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has discussed bilateral relations and regional diplomatic efforts in a phone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. The talks focused on stre»»»

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France24 4h

Middle East Matters - 'Cold, pragmatic relationship': UAE-Israel ties driven by defence and technology

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London and Fellow at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. According to Krieg, "Iran is fighting a war against the global economy." By targeting the UAE, and especia»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. The two sides al»»»

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UPI 4h

State of emergency declared for Utah drought after 'no-pack' winter - UPI.com

Precipitation for Utah, pictured here in 1999, has been half to three-quarters of the historical average since April 1. File Photo by Michael J. Miller/UPI | License Photo The governor of Utah declared a state of emergency Thursday as worsening drought threatens a broader water crisis affecting pub»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Prime Minister holds phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed»»»

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France24 5h

WHO warns Ebola outbreak risk now 'very high' in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” warning the outbreak could accelerate rapidly. With no approved vaccine or treatment available, health officials are racing to contain the virus and »»»

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Arab News 6h

Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

GENEVA: The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with almost 750 suspected case»»»

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Gulf News 6h

EU expands Iran sanctions to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

The Council of the European Union today decided to expand the scope of the legal framework of the European sanctions imposed on Iran to include individuals and entities involved in policies and actions that infringe upon the established rights of both transit and innocent passage through internatio»»»

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Arab News 6h

Why aid chiefs believe Gaza’s peace plan is failing Palestinian civilians

NEW YORK CITY: Shortly after the UN Security Council met to discuss the first report by the Board of Peace and the implementation of Resolution 2803 in the language of diplomacy, international aid leaders stood before reporters to describe a far harsher reality in Gaza. Speaking at UN headquarters »»»

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Arab News 6h

Arbeloa confirms he is leaving Real Madrid amid talk of Mourinho’s return

MADRID: Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed what many in Spain took for granted for weeks — he won’t be Real Madrid’s coach beyond the final game of the season on Saturday. When asked in a press conference Friday if the La Liga game against Athletic Bilbao would be his last, Arbeloa said, “Yes.” Arbeloa was w»»»

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France24 6h

Haiti's children trapped by gangs face an uncertain future despite new UN security force

Haiti’s powerful gangs nearly tripled their recruitment of children in 2025. This year, a new UN-backed security force has begun deploying – but for the thousands of children already caught up in armed groups, the path back to a stable future remains uncertain.  As a new multinationa»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

DIBF 2026: Qatar Media Corporation launches first edition of "Media Encyclopedia"

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation launched the first edition of the "Media Encyclopedia" at the cultural salon of the 35th Doha International Book Fair, in the presence of media professionals, intellectuals, and visitors. The initiative aims to document media concepts, theories, figures, and instit»»»

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Albanian Daily News 6h

EU Ambassadors Approve Key Step Forward for Albania’s Membership Negotiations

Ambassadors of the 27 European Union member states have officially approved the provisional draft of the EU Common Position (EUCP), confirming that the eighth Intergovernmental Conference with Albania will take place on May 26, 2026, at 19:00 in Brussels. The meeting is expected to mark a major mil»»»

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France24 6h

Eye on Africa - Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo burnt down as anger grows

An Ebola treatment centre in a town at the heart of the outbreak in DR Congo is torched by scared and frustrated locals in the midst of a health crisis that claimed at least 159 lives so far and continues to spread. Also, our guest tells us why computer science researchers and data workers from Afr»»»

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UPI 6h

Rubio signals progress on Iran talks, insists on no Hormuz tolls - UPI.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday. Photo by Johan Nilsson/EPA May 22 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran implied Friday that there was progress in peace talks but Tehran's uranium and tolls for the Strait of Hormuz were stick»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:45 on Friday 22-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayyada town with a loitering drone: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:55 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Naqoura town with a loitering drone: statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 7h

Team Qatar Handball team claim silver medal at GCC Games Doha 2026

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar handball team secured the silver medal after defeating Saudi Arabia 32-24 in the decisive match held yesterday evening at Duhail Sports Hall, in the closing event of the handball competitions at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, in front of a strong crowd attendance. Team Qatar»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Sudan War: Is A Settlement Drawing Closer?

After more than three years of war, Sudan is facing a different political and humanitarian moment. The fighting has not stopped, and neither side has won. But the cost of prolonging the war now appears to have outgrown what Sudan, its neighbors, and the wider international community can bear. As in»»»

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France24 7h

Talking Europe - Energy crisis heightens risk of poverty and social exclusion: EU Commissioner Minzatu

Our guest has an important role in promoting social policies in the European Union, at a time when much of the political oxygen is being sucked out by the competitiveness and simplification agenda, as well as by defence and security issues. Roxana Minzatu is Executive Vice-President of the European»»»

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Al Manar 7h

MP Raad Affirms Resistance is Protecting Our Existence, Warns against Betting on Int’l Hypocrites

Head of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary bloc, Hajj Mohammad Raad addressed the Resistance community, stressing that it is the criteria of honesty and commitment. MP Raad stressed that the Resistance fighters are protecting the existence amid the absence of the state, warning against»»»

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Arab News 7h

India records over 300 suspected heatstroke cases as summer temperatures spike

More than ‌300 suspected cases of heat-related illnesses have been reported in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from the start of March to mid-May, the state’s health department said. Here are some details: Andhra Pradesh reported 325 suspected heatstroke cases between March 1 and May 19»»»

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UPI 7h

Kevin Warsh promises 'reform-oriented' Fed as he's sworn in as chairman - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Kevin Warsh (L) takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve by U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Kevin W»»»

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Arab News 7h

Islamabad airport handles record 45,160 pilgrims during Pakistan’s pre-Hajj flight operations

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad International Airport facilitated a record 45,160 pilgrims during Pakistan’s pre-Hajj flight operations this year, airport authorities said on Friday, highlighting expanded flight handling capacity supported by the use of digital baggage-tracking technology during one of the co»»»

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MIA 7h

External borrowing under favorable conditions, committed to maintaining fiscal stability and rational use of public funds: FinMin

Skopje, 19 May 2026 (MIA) - The latest external borrowing will be realized under significantly favorable conditions, including lower interest rates and longer repayment period, which indicates the trust of international financial institutions in the Macedonian economy, says Finance Minister Gordana»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Brazil police seize counterfeit World Cup jerseys, stickers

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Police in football-mad Brazil seized World Cup contraband including counterfeit jerseys and some 200,000 Panini stickers in Rio de Janeiro, authorities said Friday. Images published by the police show piles of Panini World Cup album stickers stacked on a table, as well as a »»»

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BBC 7h

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePascal Fletcher,Latin America specialist, BBC Monitoring,Duncan WalkerandAlicia Curry ReutersSince returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made clear his desire to change Ha»»»

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TAP 8h

Tunisian fruit exports surge 19% to TND 45.8 million in five months

Tunis, May 22 (TAP) - Tunisian fruit exports generated receipts of TND 45.8 million from the beginning of the year until May 19, 2026, up from TND 38.5 million recorded during the same period of the previous season, driven by notable growth in sales...»»»

Arab News 8h

Antonelli fastest in incident-hit Canadian Grand Prix practice

MONTREAL: Mercedes’ championship ‌leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest in sole practice for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint weekend on Friday as the team made a strong start with their first major upgrade package of the Formula One season. The 19-year-old Italian, chasing a fourth win in a row, lapped »»»

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