Who was Nasire Best? Secret Service identifies White House shooting suspect
A suspect identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire outside a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to media reports. Authorities said Best fired multiple rounds at offic»»»
19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site
Manila: Nineteen people are feared trapped after a building under construction near Manila collapsed early on Sunday, a local government official said. Officials in Angeles City, around 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of the Philippine capital, said they had received a report at about 3:00 am (1900 »»»
UAE braces for humid nights and rising temperatures
Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE on Sunday, with humid conditions expected overnight and into Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas. According to the forecast, low clouds are expected to appear eastward, while fog or mist »»»
Kim’s lead trimmed to two at PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson
HOUSTON: South Korean Kim Si-woo clung to a two-stroke lead after firing a three-under par 68 in Saturday’s third round of the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. The 30-year-old from Seoul, seeking his first victory since the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, stood on 21-under 192 after 54 holes at T»»»
Usyk stops kickboxer Verhoeven in 11th round of heavyweight title fight in Egypt
GIZA, Egypt: Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare to earn an 11th-round stoppage against Rico Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxer who pushed the undefeated Ukrainian to his limits on Saturday. In a chaotic ending, the 39-year-old Usyk dropped the challenger late in the penultimate round, a»»»
Britain’s navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY: Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the»»»
Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization, “Fjord,” has won the Palme d’Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival ‘s top honor for the second time to Mungiu, the Romanian director of “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.” At a 79th Cannes Film Festival that saw few films cause a stir, “Fj»»»
Saudi Arabia ramps up heat protection, medical services for Hajj pilgrims amid soaring temperatures
MINA: Saudi authorities have intensified heat protection and healthcare measures for pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, as temperatures in Makkah and surrounding holy sites are forecast to climb to 47 degrees Celsius, according to SPA reports. The Saudi Ministry of Health urged pilgrims to reg»»»
CDC expands Ebola screening program for Americans returning to the U.S. - UPI.com
Travelers must be screened at one of three U.S. airports before returning home. Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment on Saturday prepare to transport the body of person who died of Ebola for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic»»»
Shooting near White House: Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents
A gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening has died after being shot by US Secret Service officers, according to statements cited by US media reports. A bystander was also wounded in the exchange of gunfire, though officials have not released details about the person’s condit»»»
Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook
Dubai: Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector as part of an elaborate espionage campaign during the US-Israeli war with Iran, cybersecurity researchers told CNN on Friday. The Iranian operatives also targeted a US oil and gas firm, along with org»»»
Saudi crown prince joins Trump-led call with Arab leaders on regional tensions
JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joined a joint phone call on Saturday with US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, SPA reported. The call also included Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatari Emir Tamim bin»»»
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Anadolu via Getty ImagesGikomba in Nairobi is just one of many huge markets dedicated to worn clothing in East Africa Not even heavy rain can keep shoppers away fr»»»
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
JIUQUAN, China: China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology in space as Beijing works toward its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030. The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launc»»»
What Sudanese residents and families shared at Dubai’s Sudan Festival
Dubai: For many Sudanese residents in the UAE, the Sudan Festival at Expo City Dubai was more than just a cultural event. It was a celebration of memories, identity, and the feeling of finding a second home. Held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre on May 23, the festival has drawn more than 25,000 visi»»»
Iran says Trump’s Hormuz reopening claim ‘far from reality’
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen under a peace agreement with Iran is “far from reality”, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, saying Tehran would retain control over shipping through the strategic waterway. “Based on the late»»»
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization." "An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United State»»»
Trump says Iran deal may reopen Hormuz, but Tehran insists strait stays under its control
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated” and would include reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran quickly pushed back Sunday, insisting the waterway would remain under Iranian management. Iran’s semi-official Fars news »»»
Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar’s 4th GCC Games champions following historic achievement at Doha 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and a»»»
‘Difaf’ on Alaraby 2 airs a special episode dedicated to DIBF
Tribune News Network Doha Alaraby 2 aired a special episode of its daily cultural programme ‘Difaf’, covering the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) from the channel’s pavilion at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The episode highlights the atmosphere of the fair, wide»»»
State of emergency declared over Southern California chemical leak - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency for Orange County, Calif., over a hazardous chemical leak that could cause an explosion. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency in»»»
Arab Book Award panel highlights role of cultural awards in supporting Arab research and creativity
Doha: A panel discussion hosted by the Arab Book Award has highlighted the important role cultural awards play in supporting research, creativity, and high-quality intellectual production across the Arab world. The event was organized as part of the award’s participation in the 35th edition of the »»»
Five killed, multiple others injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon
Beirut: Five Lebanese, among them children, were killed and multiple others were injured on Saturday after the Israeli occupation army's fighter jets conducted a new air offensive that targeted a residential building in Sir El Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, in a preliminary toll, the Lebanese Natio»»»
Qatar steps up diplomatic outreach to support de-escalation efforts
QNA Doha Qatar stepped up its diplomatic engagement efforts on Saturday as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of high-level telephone conversations with regional and international leaders focused on de-escalation initi»»»
Six African students choose GU-Q over traditional paths in the West
Tribune News Network Doha They could have gone to London or New York. Instead, they chose Doha. These graduates of Georgetown University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) class of 2026 — from Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, Senegal and Cameroon — opted for GU-Q over more traditional paths in the West, drawn»»»
Qatari artist designs Pierre Gasly’s helmet for Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
Tribune News Network Montreal, Canada and Doha, Qatar For the second year running, Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative has teamed up with Pierre Gasly of the BWT Alpine F1 Team to bring contemporary art into the high-speed world of Formula One. The concept revolves around inviting artists from arou»»»
Qatar 2022 a source of pride for the Arab world, Middle East: Thawadi
Tribune News Network Doha The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director HE Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup»»»
Trump says an agreement with Iran is ‘largely negotiated’
Donald Trump has written on his Truth Social platform that “an Agreement has been largely negotiated” with Tehran. The possible deal is “subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed”, Trump added.»»»
No tsunami threat after 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts US state of Hawaii
Los Angeles: There is no tsunami threat to the U.S. state of Hawaii after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 12 km south of Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii's Big Island Friday night, authorities said. The earthquake struck at 946 p.m. local time and the epicenter, with a depth of 22.4 kilomet»»»
Disney CEO Iger says he is open to extending his term
Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Tuesday he is open to extending his term as the head of Walt Disney Co, offering investors a sign of potential stability at the media company as it reported a dip in quarterly advertising at ESPN. Investor favorite Iger’s current contract ends in June 2018, and shar»»»
Iran submits new peace proposal; Trump expected to reply by Sunday - UPI.com
Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States, and President Donald Trump is expected to respond by Sunday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Iran and Pakistan submitted a revised proposal Saturday to the United States in the hopes of ending the war and reopening »»»
Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar champions following historic GCC achievement at Doha 2026
Doha: Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and achievement. In an ev»»»
Should Arab region worry about the Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks?
DUBAI: Governments across the Arab region are on alert for the potential spread of hantavirus and Ebola following recent international cases, although no infections have been recorded in the region to date. Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority, known as Weqaya, said it was closely tracking report»»»
Ebola epidemic threatens 10 African countries
ADDIS ABABA: Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union’s health agency warned on Saturday. “We have 10 countries at risk,” said Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and»»»
DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo have no plans to change their warm-up preparations for the World Cup despite a warning from the United States that the team must isolate for 21 days before arriving in the country, a team official said on Saturday. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of t»»»
Family announces Kyle Busch’s cause of death - UPI.com
Kyle Busch, pictured before a qualifying race for the 2020 Daytona 500, died of severe pneumonia and sepsis, his family announced on Saturday. File Photo by Edwin Locke/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia and sepsis, his family announced on Saturday»»»
Stability of the Gulf region is fundamental to the global economy and maritime security, says GCC chief
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Aaffirmed that the stability of the Gulf region remains a fundamental pillar for the stability of the global economy and international maritime security. He stated that the GCC member states consistently seek to enhan»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Van Dyck, the European: The Journey from Antwerp to Genova and London’
The lush, glossy, 350-page coffee-table book “Van Dyck, the European: The Journey from Antwerp to Genova and London,” which will be published July 14 by Hannibal Books, traces the great Flemish painter’s rise using beautiful imagery and informative text, all intricately curated. Anthony Van Dyck di»»»
Final inspections underway for Syria’s assembly elections
DAMASCUS: The Higher Elections Committee conducted its final inspection of polling stations in Hasakah on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s People’s Assembly elections. A delegation was dispatched to Ayn Al-Arab to finalize regional preparations, according to committee spokesperson Nawar Najmeh. The deleg»»»
West Bank health system near collapse as debt crisis deepens
RAMALLAH: Palestinian Health Minister Majed Abu Ramadan held a series of high-level meetings last week with the ministry’s emergency response team to assess severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies. The emergency cell, led by Health Ministry Undersecretary Wael Al-Sheikh, is grappling wit»»»
Barcelona power to 4-0 women’s Champions League final win over Lyon
OSLO: Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half goals as their side cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women’s Champions League final on Saturday and secure a fourth European crown for the Spanish giants. Barca had to weather a first-half storm that »»»
Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona
WASHINGTON: Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year’s World Cup after soccer’s world governing body FIFA approved a request to move the training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran’s football federation said on Saturday. “We will be based in the Tijuana ca»»»
Startup Wrap: MENA startups attract fresh funding across fintech, HR tech and AI sectors
RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued attracting investor interest this week, with companies operating in fintech, employment technology, property tech. Saudi digital financing marketplace Arib raised $23.5 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital as the company »»»
Dubai Police arrest youths over violent bladed weapon brawl
Dubai Police have arrested a group of youths involved in a violent brawl using bladed weapons, along with another individual accused of filming the fight and circulating the video on social media. Police said legal action has been taken against all those involved, and the suspects have been referre»»»
World Turtle Day: TunSea calls for urgent mobilisation to preserve biodiversity
Tunis, May 23 (TAP) - On the occasion of World Turtle Day, observed on May 23 each year, the "Association TunSea pour la Science Participative" reiterated the "scientific necessity" of protecting these species and their habitats to preserve...»»»
Visit Qatar concludes participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2026
Frankfurt: Visit Qatar has concluded its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, one of the world's leading trade exhibitions for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry. The participation included a series of strategic meetings with prominent international event organis»»»
Doha International Book Fair hosts memory of literature and living text symposium
Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair hosted a symposium titled ''The Memory of Literature and Living Text'' in tribute to the late writer and media figure Ahmed Abdul Malik, one of the most prominent contributors to the cultural landscape in Qatar and the Gulf region. The event featur»»»
Amir holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince
Doha,Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call today with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two brotherly coun»»»
Airport scanner mistakes spice mix for suspected drugs, leaving Indian businessman jailed for 57 days
Doha, Qatar: Security equipment at Bhopal Airport, India, mistakenly flagged packets of cooking spices as illegal drugs, leading to an Indian businessman being jailed for 57 days. According to The Independent, an Indian businessman was traveling in central state of Madhya Pradesh, en route to Malay»»»
Saudi Arabia hosts ‘Mexico vs The World’ bout between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli
CAIRO: The “Mexico vs The World” bout between Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez and French WBC super-middleweight world champion Christian Mbilli is set to take place in Riyadh on Sept. 12. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation,»»»