Gulf News 5m

IAEA monitoring developments at Barakah Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi through continuous coordination with the relevant UAE authorities, while expressing its full readiness to provide assistance if nee»»»

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UPI 9m

Trump plans helipad on White House's front lawn for Marine One - UPI.com

President Donald Trump, pictured getting of a helicopter used as Marine One, plans to build a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House to protect the grass from being burned by new helicopters designed to ferry the president on short trips. Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- »»»

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UPI 21m

Mexico freezes accounts of officials accused by United States - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Monday the frozen accounts the Sinaloa governor on leave, his administration and family members during her daily news conference. But she said the measure does not constitute a final determination of guilt. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA May 18 (UPI) -- Me»»»

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Arab News 24m

EU removes key Syrian ministries from sanctions list

LONDON: The EU removed sanctions against seven Syrian government entities on Monday, including the defense and interior ministries. The move will “support the strengthening of the EU’s engagement with Syria,” the European Council said. The council also said that it was extending sanctions targeting»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Qatar condemns Israel's renewed attack on Global Sumud Flotilla

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli occupation's renewed attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, considering it a blatant violation of international law, humanitarian values, and maritime security, and a perpetuation of the unjust siege on the Gaza Strip. In a statem»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26m

Qatar condemns Israel's renewed attack on Global Sumud Flotilla

DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli occupation's renewed attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, considering it a blatant violation of international law, humanitarian values, and maritime security, and a perpetuation of the unjust siege on the Gaza Strip. In a statem»»»

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RT 28m

Iran to sue US and Israel over attacks on cultural sites

Tehran will take the US and Israel to court over attacks on Iranian cultural sites, the Islamic Republic’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has said. A fragile ceasefire, which was established between the sides in early April after a month of intense hostilities initiated by the American»»»

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Arab News 28m

What We Are Reading Today: An Even Better Way to Zone by Donald L. Elliott

Zoning is the tool that everyone loves to hate. It may also be the most important and least understood process affecting how US communities shape the lives of their residents. While almost every community comprehensive plan calls for more affordable, equitable, and sustainable development, zoning i»»»

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Al Manar 34m

Houthi Affirms Yemeni Readiness for Any Regional Escalation, Hails Resistance Operations in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 55m

American Airlines announces one of the longest Israel flight suspensions by a major US carrier

Dubai: American Airlines has extended the suspension of its direct flights between New York and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport until January 6, 2027, making it one of the longest service halts by a major international carrier since regional tensions escalated following the war involving Iran. The ai»»»

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UPI 1h

CDC restricts people traveling to U.S. from three African nations amid Ebola outbreak - UPI.com

Local officials the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday updated reporters on the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak there, which has caused the WHO to declare it a health emergency of international concern and the United States to enacte travel restrictions. Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/E»»»

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Arab News 1h

Settlers uproot olive trees near Ramallah

RAMALLAH: Settlers cut down olive trees in the town of Taybeh, east of Ramallah, on Monday. According to the Al-Baydar human rights organization, a number of colonists cut down several olive trees in the area as part of ongoing attacks targeting agricultural lands and Palestinian property. The orga»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US to screen some arrivals for Ebola at airports: CDC

The United States announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services from the region. The public health measures announced by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Pr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets Albanian Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs

Tirana: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Tirana on Monday with Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania HE Ferit Hoxha. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries, along with wa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Girl in the River Main' identified 25 years on, father arrested

A teenager nicknamed "The Girl in the River Main" after her body was found floating in Germany a quarter-century ago bearing signs of abuse has finally been identified, leading to her father's arrest, Interpol said Monday. The girl was named as Diana S, aged 16, the organisation said, adding that s»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bahrain's Gulf Air restores 75% of flights, targets full recovery by June 1

Dubai: Gulf Air has restored 75% of its global network and is steadily increasing flights across key international markets, as the Bahraini carrier moves toward full operational recovery by June 1, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The airline»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Muraikhi meets Albania's Europe, foreign affairs minister

TIRANA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Tirana on Monday with Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania HE Olta Xhacka. During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and deve»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:20 on Monday 18-05-2026 the site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Al-Oweida Hill with two qualitative loitering gliders [FPV]: 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 17:20 on Monday 18-05-2026 the site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Al-Oweida Hill with tw»»»

Arab News 2h

Palestinian president’s son vows to put ‘Gaza first’

RAMALLAH: The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Monday said Fatah would prioritize Gaza and return it “to the fold of Palestinian legitimacy,” the day after being elected to the movement’s top decision-making body. Fatah’s first congress in a decade came as the Palestinian movement face»»»

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Gulf News 2h

AI is changing security in the UAE — and SIRA is leading it

Dubai: The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) will unveil a series of smart security initiatives and AI-powered solutions during its participation in ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, taking place from May 19 to 21, as the UAE continues to accelerate efforts to strengthen innovation and sustainability i»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abdullah bin Zayed meets UK Foreign Secretary

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. During the meeting, held as part of Sheikh Abdullah’s working v»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Must-have apps in Qatar to access key government services

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital government services, Qatar is expanding digital platforms as a means of accessing essential services through various ministries. These applications allow citizens and residents to access services via smartphone, reducing the need fo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US extends sanctions waiver on Russian at-sea oil by 30 days

Washington, United States: The US Treasury secretary on Monday said Washington was extending by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the Iran war. The latest "temporary 30-day general license" will "provide the most vu»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Boosting youth financial literacy is strategic investment to expand markets, drive innovation: FRA chair

Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said the authority views promoting financial literacy among young people and university students as a strategic investment in the future of the non-banking financial sector, supporting market expansion and fostering innovation. H»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received Monday a phone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif. Discussion during the call, focused on bilateral relations and ways t»»»

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UPI 2h

Cuba defends self-defense right amid report it obtained military drones - UPI.com

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parr denied a media report that Cuba obtained more than 300 military drones. File Photo by Hector Retamal/EPA/Pool May 18 (UPI) -- Cuba's foreign minister on Monday reaffirmed the country's right to "self-defense" against external aggression after a media repo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar participates in 13th World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan

Baku: The State of Qatar participated in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), which kicked off Sunday in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan and runs until May 22 under the theme "Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities." The WUF is organized by the United Nations Human Settlements»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the vehicle of the commander of the 300th Brigade of the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Shomera: statement 6 - 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 the vehicle of the commander of the 300th Brigade of the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Shome»»»

Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 a newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Maroun Al-Ras town with two loitering drones: 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 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 a newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Maroun»»»

Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters carried out between 15:00 and 15:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 extensive fire raids on all the positionings of the “Israeli” enemy army in Khiam, Taybeh, Deir Mimas, and at Khallet Al-Raj, Al-Hamamess Hill, and Al-Oweida Hill with artillery shells and heavy rocket barrages in repeated waves: 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 carried out between 15:00 and 15:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 extensive fire raids on all the positionings of the “I»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

Prime minister chairs meeting of Steering Committee for Smart Government and Digital Leadership

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee for Smart Government and Digital Leadership. The meeting reviewed progress on national plans and projects related to digital government, ways to en»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Prime minister, Pakistani counterpart discuss regional de-escalation efforts

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and streng»»»

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Arab News 3h

Holy sites see wide-ranging upgrades ahead of Hajj 

MAKKAH: Kidana Development Co. is continuing a series of infrastructure and service projects at the holy sites as part of efforts to improve pilgrim comfort, mobility and operational readiness during this year’s Hajj season. The company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE travellers can now fly Business Class to Tokyo, Santorini, Salalah at lower fares

Dubai: UAE residents planning summer holidays now have a narrow booking window to secure discounted Business Class fares from Abu Dhabi to destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, after Etihad Airways launched a limited-time premium cabin sale covering peak summer travel dates. Get upd»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar denies reports of oil pollution reaching its shores

Doha: Qatar's Government Communications Office (GCO) confirmed on Monday that reports circulating about oil pollution reaching the country’s shores are false. In a statement shared on its social media platforms, GCO added that monitoring operations and field inspections are continuing in coordinati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoECC denies social media claims of oil pollution on Qatar’s shores

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has dismissed circulating social media claims alleging that oil pollution has reached Qatar’s shores, confirming that the reports are inaccurate. The Government Communications Office (GC) reported that the ministry had said that continuou»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar eyes gold ahead of GCC Games volleyball final

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's men's volleyball team will meet Bahrain on Tuesday in a decisive match to determine the gold medal winner at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026. Both teams enter the final round level on six points, setting up a direct contest for the title at Aspire Hall. Qatar have already secured a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkey: reports

Four people were killed and another eight wounded when a gunman opened fire near the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, the DHA and IHA news agencies reported. At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire inside a restaurant with the two others killed elsewhere and the ass»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Interpol operation uncovers cybercrime networks linked to nearly 4,000 victims across MENA

Dubai: Interpol announced on Monday that a large-scale cybercrime operation across the Middle East and North Africa led to identifying nearly 4,000 victims and hundreds of suspects linked to online fraud networks operating across 13 Arab countries. The operation, codenamed “Rameses”, was carried ou»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian rupee hits new record low against UAE dirham as remittance boom gets bigger

Dubai: The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, pushing remittance values sharply higher for millions of Indian expatriates in the Gulf while raising concerns over inflation, rising import costs and prolonged pressure on India’s economy. Get updated faster and f»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday. On Monday, he told a federal court in Miami he wants to drop his lawsuit against the IRS. Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and his two oldest sons droppe»»»

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Gulf News 3h

From AI patrols to rescue tech, Dubai Police steals the spotlight at ISNR 2026

Dubai: The General Command of Dubai Police will participate on Tuesday in the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Risk Prevention (ISNR 2026), taking place until May 21 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The major security exhibition brings together eight specialised»»»

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Gulf News 3h

India's Adani to pay $275m settlement to US over Iran sanctions violations

Dubai: India's Adani Enterprises agreed to pay $275 million to settle potential civil liability related to apparent violations of US sanctions on Iran tied to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, the US Treasury Department said on Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

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Arab News 4h

The watch that turned into a Saudi retail watershed

ALKHOBAR: Long queues formed outside Swatch stores in Riyadh this week as customers waited for the latest Swatch and Audemars Piguet collaboration, turning a colorful plastic watch into one of Saudi Arabia’s most memorable retail moments. Videos shared across social media showed people standing in »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar National Library brings innovation, heritage, and storytelling to the Doha International Book Fair 2026

Doha, Qatar: As the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair 2026 kicks off, Qatar National Library is welcoming visitors to its interactive booth at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Combining innovation, storytelling, and cultural discovery, the booth offers a personalized experi»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Gaza Aid Flotilla Says Israeli Forces Intercepted 28 Boats, Remaining Ships Continuing

The organizers of a flotilla of aid vessels bound for Gaza said on Monday that Israeli forces had intercepted 28 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, while the remaining 26 ships were continuing to sail toward the enclave. Earlier on Monday, Israel's foreign ministry had said on X that it "»»»

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RT 4h

Merz and Trump weaponize each other’s problems

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told an audience of local Catholics in the southwestern city of Wuerzburg that he no longer advises young people to travel to the United States for work and study, citing the rapidly changing “social climate” in the country. Merz, who has served as chancellor since »»»

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Gulf News 4h

What is the significance of Dhul Hijjah?

Dubai: For more than two billion Muslims worldwide, the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are not just dates on the Islamic calendar, they are considered the most sacred days of the year. Marked by fasting, prayer, charity and the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage of Hajj, these days are seen as a rare spi»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

SC Participates in Organizing FIFA World Cup 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) has announced its participation in organizing the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. In a statement on Monday, SC said that a knowledge and expertise transfer Memo»»»

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Tanjug 4h

Vucic meets with Mirziyoyev

BAKU - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the World Urban Forum in Baku on Monday. "A substantial and friendly discussion with President Mirziyoyev about current global topics, as well as about further advancement of Serbia-Uzbekistan bilateral relatio»»»

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