Qatar Tribune 37m

Deputy PM holds high-level talks at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

QNA Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has held a series of high-level talks with Singaporean and Malaysian officials on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore. Sheikh Saoud met separately»»»

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Middle East Observer 39m

Jordan and UAE to Launch $2.3 Billion Railway Project

Jordan & the UAE are set to embark on a transformative $2.3 billion railway project, with construction tenders expected to be issued in early 2026. This initiative aims to enhance Jordan’s mineral export capabilities by connecting the Port of Aqaba to the mining sites of Shidiyah and Ghor Al Safi. »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:15 on Friday, May 29, 2026, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Rashaf with a rocket barrage: statement 21 - 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 17:15 on Friday, May 29, 2026, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in th»»»

UPI 1h

Louisiana legislature approves new congressional map - UPI.com

The Louisiana state legislature on Friday passed a new congressional district map that eliminates one of the state's two majority black districts. File Photo by A.J. Sisco/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Louisiana's Republican-led legislature on Friday voted to approve a new congressional map t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

PSG more 'hungry' for Champions League after first taste of glory

Budapest: Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash with Arsenal after tasting success last season. The French side claimed the trophy for the first time and are defending their crown»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir sends congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Crown Prince on the success of this year's Hajj

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent two congratulatory cables to his brother the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin»»»

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Arab News 1h

Spain favorites to win World Cup, Goldman model shows

SANTIAGO: Spain are the ‌favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, ahead of France, Argentina and Brazil, according to a Goldman Sachs model published on Friday that uses teams’ historical performance and ranking data. The model gives Spain a 26 percent chance of lifting the trophy at the tournament, wh»»»

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Sana 1h

FSCC launches Franchises Committee to boost local and international brand presence

Damascus, May 29 (SANA) The Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce (FSCC) has defined the tasks of its newly formed “Franchises Committee,” in a move aimed at strengthening franchise culture and expanding the presence of Syrian brands locally, regionally, and internationally, supporting the inve»»»

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UPI 1h

Forecasters eye southwest Atlantic, eastern Pacific early in hurricane season - UPI.com

The Atlantic flows up to a restaurant during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Vero Beach, Fla., on October 10, 2024. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring areas in the Gulf and waters off the west coasts of Central America and Mexico for possible»»»

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UPI 1h

Mexico approves election annulment reform over interference - UPI.com

Mexico approved a constitutional reform that adds foreign intervention or interference in electoral processes as a new ground for annulling elections. File Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA May 29 (UPI) -- Mexico's Congress approved a constitutional reform that adds foreign intervention or interferen»»»

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Arab News 1h

HINDAMME releases new collection in collaboration with AlUla’s Madrasat Addeera

Art AlUla’s Madrasat Addeera — billed as “a platform dedicated to heritage-led creativity” — has teamed up with Saudi fashion label HINDAMME to release a limited-edition handmade collection. “The collection is rooted in AlUla’s landscape — its tones, its textures, its quiet intensity,” HINDAMME’s c»»»

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Arab News 1h

How a mental health program in Syria’s Homs is helping former detainees rebuild their lives

LONDON: Some walked out of Syria’s Sednayah prison unable to remember their own names. After years inside what rights groups described as a “human slaughterhouse,” survivors of the country’s most notorious prison emerged in late 2024 unsure whether their families were alive or whether their homes w»»»

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Arab News 1h

Talor Gooch grabs lead in Korea with second round 63

BUSAN, South Korea: Talor Gooch surged into the lead at LIV ‌Golf Korea with a 7-under 63 in the second round Friday at Asiad Country Club in Busan, South Korea. Gooch carded eight birdies — six on the front nine — and a lone bogey at the par-4 fifth hole to move to 8-under, one stroke ahead of Bry»»»

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Arab News 1h

Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

VIRGINIA: A bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and injuring 34, including the driver, authorities said. The crash happened at about 2:35 a.m. on southbound I-95 in Stafford County, near Quantico, Virginia. All fiv»»»

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Arab News 1h

Portugal coach: ‘No one should doubt’ Ronaldo could play 2030 World Cup

LISBON: With Cristiano Ronaldo set to be ‌45 years old when Portugal hosts the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Morocco, one might think it’s unlikely that he’ll be on the squad for what would be his seventh World Cup. But don’t tell that to Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez. “No one should dou»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese

MIAMI: The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the United States for another six months. The decision, announced Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security, marked a rare reprieve for people protected»»»

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UPI 2h

ICE agent arrested in Texas for January Minneapolis shooting - UPI.com

Protesters march in sub-zero temperatures in Minneapolis, Minn., in January. An immigration agent who allegedly shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis was arrested Friday in Texas. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent charged in a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE offers support and sympathy after Nakuru school dormitory tragedy

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Kenya following a fire at a girls’ school dormitory in Nakuru that left several students dead and injured. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victi»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Gaza Strip Joins SputnikPro

Sputnik International News Agency and Radio Broadcaster has held its first SputnikPro workshop for students at Al-Azhar University in Gaza. Acting Head of Sputnik’s Arabic Editorial Department Karina Mhanna and Chief Editor of Sputnik Arabic Wasim Suliman addressed students and faculty members, spe»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s decades before symptoms appear: Study

London: A recent British study has revealed that a simple blood test measuring proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease and dementia may be capable of detecting the condition years - or even decades - before symptoms begin to emerge. Researchers behind the study said the findings suggest that Alzheim»»»

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Arab News 2h

Stitch shifts focus to infrastructure as legacy systems limit scale

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s fintech race is no longer being defined by consumer-facing apps, but by the infrastructure powering them, according to Mohamed Oueida, founder and CEO of Stitch. As the Kingdom’s financial sector matures under Vision 2030, attention is shifting away from user interfaces towar»»»

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Arab News 3h

Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Fonseca

PARIS: Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked out Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam. The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic, winning 4-6,»»»

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Arab News 3h

Syria deploys disaster relief as floods displace thousands

DEIR EZZOR: The Syrian Arab Republic’s government has continued its emergency operations in Deir Ezzor after surging water levels along the Euphrates River affected about 2,400 families. The crisis prompted widespread evacuations, urgent shelter preparations, and a sweeping humanitarian relief effo»»»

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Arab News 3h

Armenia should hold EU referendum soon, Putin and allies say

ASTANA: Armenia should hold a referendum on EU membership “as soon as possible,” President Vladimir Putin and three Russian-allied leaders said in a statement Friday, escalating pressure on Yerevan over its deepening ties with Brussels. Armenia is formally allied with Moscow, but has been building »»»

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UPI 3h

Colombia votes amid insecurity, polarization and fiscal strains - UPI.com

Colombia will head to the polls Sunday to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Colombia will head to the polls Sunday to elect its next president under an unprecedented security deployment that includes 246,000 members of the secu»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Deputy PM attends ministerial reception of IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Singapore: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani attended the ministerial reception of the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday. Also present was HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Sing»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Iranian Sources to Al-Manar TV: Deal with US Won’t Be Signed If Halt of Israeli War on Lebanon is Excluded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Sources to Al-Manar TV: Deal with US Won’t Be Signed If Halt of Israeli War on Lebanon is Excluded 29-05-2026 21:32 PM Al-Manar cor»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Infosys CEO salary up 2.5% to nearly $8.7m in 2026: Full pay revealed

Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer of Infosys, earned a total remuneration of ₹826 million in fiscal year 2026, slightly higher than ₹806 million in FY25, according to the company’s annual report. A Reuters report said Parekh received a fixed salary of ₹79.7 million along with bonuses worth ₹233»»»

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Sana 4h

Japan’s crude imports drop nearly 66 percent in April amid Middle East war turmoil

Tokyo, May 29 (SANA) Official Japanese data released on Friday showed that the country’s crude oil imports fell by nearly 66 percent in April compared with the same month a year earlier, amid the ongoing repercussions of the US Israeli–Iranian war in the Middle East on oil supplies from the region.»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump heads into Situation Room meeting to decide on Iran deal - UPI.com

Iranian Commander of the Mohammad Rasoolullah Corps Hassan Hassanzadeh attends an event with Iranian officials at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision on the proposed Iran cease-fire Friday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License »»»

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UPI 4h

Response to Congo Ebola outbreak faces shortfall of aid support - UPI.com

1 of 3 | A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness against Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Friday. Photo by Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPA May 29 (UPI) »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Trump mocks Jill Biden over debate 'stroke' claim

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday mocked Jill Biden for saying she thought her husband Joe was having a stroke during the 2024 election debate, accusing the former first lady of being a bad wife. During a promotional tour for her upcoming book on life in the White House»»»

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Arab News 4h

Mayar Sherif ‘proud’ of Roland Garros performance against Coco Gauff, who hailed Egyptian’s ‘bravery’

PARIS: Mayar Sherif’s journey at this year’s Roland Garros came to an end on Thursday with a second-round defeat to defending champion Coco Gauff but the Egyptian says she leaves Paris feeling “proud” of her performances and “motivated” for what’s to come. Sherif, who won four matches in Paris thro»»»

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UPI 4h

Analysis: Prison overcrowding, amnesty disputes … a ticking time bomb for Lebanon - UPI.com

Severe prison overcrowding, judicial backlogs, and selective justice resulting from political interference -- much of it linked to years of Syrian and Hezbollah influence -- have left Lebanon with a ticking bomb ready to explode, while sectarian disputes continue to delay a new general amnesty law.»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatari Pilgrims praise organization and services during Hajj season

Doha, Qatar: Qatari pilgrims performing Hajj 1447 AH have praised the high level of organization and services provided throughout this year's pilgrimage, highlighting significant improvements in facilities and support across the holy sites. Pilgrims said enhanced services in Mina, Arafat and Muzdal»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Israeli occupation forces close Ibrahimi Mosque

Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron to Palestinian worshipers on Friday and tightened military measures around the site. Palestinian officials said worshipers and mosque staff were forced to leave, while all checkpoints and gates leading to the mosque »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Bessent: US pressure brought Iran to nuclear talks

Washington: The Trump administration claimed that its campaign of military and economic pressure has succeeded in bringing Iran to the negotiating table on its nuclear programme, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arguing that Tehran is now discussing issues that previous US administrations coul»»»

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Gulf News 5h

“I still remember the optimism in his eyes” Gargash on Hadi

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, on Friday paid tribute to former Yemeni president Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi following his death on Thursday, recalling a pivotal moment during Yemen’s conflict and expressing hope for lasting peace in the country. In a post on X, G»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Deputy Prime Minister meets Singapore Foreign Minister on the sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, met with the Foreign Minister of Singapore, HE Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan. The meeting took place on the sidelines of His Excellency’s participation in the Shangri-La Dialo»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:00 on Friday 29-05-2026 a Merkava tank east of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with a guided missile, and it was seen burning: statement 8 - 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 19:00 on Friday 29-05-2026 a Merkava tank east of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with a guided missile, and »»»

Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:05 on Friday 29-05-2026 a Merkava tank in the vicinity of Debbine town with appropriate weapons, and it was seen burning: statement 9 - 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 19:05 on Friday 29-05-2026 a Merkava tank in the vicinity of Debbine town with appropriate weapons,»»»

Sputnik 5h

Russia Has Means to Destroy Anyone Targeting Its Air Defense Bases - Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has all the means to destroy anyone who attempts to destroy its air defense bases. “Russia has all the means to flatten anyone who tries to do this,” Putin told journalists during a press briefing following his visit to Kazakhstan, commenting on t»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Between 14:30 and 14:40 on Friday, May 29, 2026, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted three Merkava tanks in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif with three Ababil loitering drones and achieved confirmed hits: statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Between 14:30 and 14:40 on Friday, May 29, 2026, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted three Merkava tanks in the town of Yohmor »»»

The Peninsula 5h

Deputy Prime Minister meets Malaysian Minister of Defense

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with His Excellency Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, the Malaysian Minister of Defense, on the sidelines of His Excellency's participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, which is being»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Cabinet Cancels Two Government Decisions in Field of Defence

The Council of Ministers has revoked two of its decisions in the field of defence and modernization of the armed forces on Friday. The Council of Ministers decision No. 263 of April 2, 2026, approving the Report on the State of the Defence and Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2025 is re»»»

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UPI 5h

Chile approves $4.45 billion project to triple capacity of country's largest port - UPI.com

Chilean environmental authorities approved the expansion of the Port of San Antonio, the country's main maritime terminal for foreign trade. Photo by Mario Ruiz/EPA SANTIAGO, May 29 (UPI) -- Chilean environmental authorities approved the expansion of the Port of San Antonio, the country's main mari»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump prepares final decision on Iran deal: Key demands explained

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is set to make a “final determination” on whether to move forward with a proposed peace agreement with Iran. In a lengthy social media post, Trump said he would meet advisers in the White House Situation Room to decide on the next steps regarding a d»»»

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Arab News 6h

From instinct to intelligence: How Omnicom and Google are using AI to rethink ad creativity

LONDON: When Omnicom Advertising and Google launched what they describe as the first artificial intelligence-powered creative intelligence system in the Middle East this April, the promise was unusual: that a machine could tell a creative director not just what was weak in an ad, but what it would »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Asharq Al-Awsat Publishes Hamas Letter to Mediators as Cairo Meeting Looms

Asharq Al-Awsat has obtained a document recently sent by Hamas to mediators regarding the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, where escalating Israeli violations have killed more than 930 Palestinians since the deal took effect on October 10. Israel’s Channel 13 reported on Thursday evening, cit»»»

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EU Observer 6h

Hungary’s Magyar secures frozen €16.4bn from Brussels – but only if string of conditions met

Hungary’s new government will have to work double time in order to obtain billions of previously frozen EU funds, following a political agreement with the European Commission on Friday (29 May). “If every time I come here, I go back with this amount of money, I’ll be coming here more often,” Hungar»»»

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