Arab News 48m

Rubio accuses Hezbollah of trying to ‘drag Lebanon back into chaos’

NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon “back into chaos.” Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah’s “reckless call to overthrow Lebanon’s democratically elected government” and said the pro-Iran armed group was “actively try»»»

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UPI 1h

19 hurt when stampede breaks out at S.C. beachfront motorcycle rally - UPI.com

Nineteen people were injured when a stampede broke out Sunday at a beachfront motorcycle rally in South Carolina, local officials reported. Photo courtesy Horry County, S.C., Fire Rescue/Facebook May 24 (UPI) -- Nineteen people were injured Sunday during a stampede that broke out during a popular m»»»

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Arab News 1h

How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

KINSHASA, Congo: Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore the serious challenges authorities face — including a backlash in local communities — as they try to stem an outbreak of the infectious disease that has been declared a global health emergency. On Sunday, Congoles»»»

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Arab News 1h

Arsenal lift Premier League trophy after beating Palace

LONDON: Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first game as champions with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side clinched their first English title for 22 years on Tuesday when second-placed Manchester City drew at Bournemouth. In action for the »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Brent falls below $100 as oil markets pull back amid hopes for peace, profit-taking

Brent crude slipped below the $100-per-barrel mark in early Monday trading, easing from recent war-driven highs as traders weighed the possibility of stabilisation in Middle East shipping routes and profit-taking after weeks of sharp gains. As of 7:42 am Tokyo time on May 25, Brent crude futures we»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

KINSHASA, Congo: Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone w»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure, 40,000 people evacuated

Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove are»»»

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UPI 1h

Explosion fears tempered as possible crack seen in failing Calif. tank - UPI.com

Andrea Luna, Jules Olivas, Joshua Olivas and Jessica Castro of Anaheim, Calif., shelter in their cars at the John F. Kennedy High School evacuation center on Saturday after leaving their home due to a chemical leak from a storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Calif. A failing »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ebola is 'everyone's problem' — 10 more countries at risk as death toll tops 200

Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases. A health ministry statement said 204 deaths had been recorded in three provin»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gates Foundation commits $15 million in emergency funding to support Ebola response in Congo and Uganda

SEATTLE: The Gates Foundation is committing an initial $15 million in emergency funding to support the response for Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda through trusted institutions already working on the ground. The funding is designed to p»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Iraq Eyes Major Boost in Oil Output with Halliburton Partnership

Iraq is on the brink of striking a transformative deal with the U.S.-based oil services giant, Halliburton. The collaboration aims to quintuple the output of the Nahr Bin Omar oilfield, a crucial asset in Iraq’s oil landscape.** The anticipated agreement, expected to be finalized shortly, would see»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Roma, Como reach Champions League, Milan, Juve miss out

Milan, Italy: AS Roma qualified for the Champions League after a 7 year absence, joined by the lakeside team Como who qualified for the first time in their history on Sunday, as giants AC Milan and Juve missed out on an eventful final day marred by fan violence. Como's 4-1 win at Cremonese, who dro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Al Annabi players exude confidence, say they all focused on World Cup 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar national football team players expressed confidence and determination ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing the squad’s readiness and ambition to deliver a stronger performance than in their previous appearance at the global tournament at Qatar 2022. Al Annabi »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

KulinaryaQatar to stage grand Philippine Independence Day celebration in Doha

Darlene Regis Doha KulinaryaQatar is set to bring Filipino heritage, culture and community spirit to the forefront through a full-day celebration marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day under the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom. Future. History.). The celebration will take »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QU, Qatar Shell celebrate achievements of 3rd cohort of ‘Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar’

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), in partnership with Qatar Shell, celebrated the achievements of the third cohort of the “Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar” programme in a ceremony that reflects inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and the rediscovery of potential. The programme welcomed»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation honours winners of ‘Destination Imagination’ programme

Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the ‘Destination Imagination’ programme for the 2025-2026 academic season. The programme was implemented in public and private schools across Qatar in partnership with the Minis»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli media: Kiryat Shmona residents demand the immediate resignation of the Chief of Staff, calling him “a failed Chief of Staff” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Kiryat Shmona residents demand the immediate resignation of the Chief of Staff, calling him “a failed Chief of Staff” 24-05-»»»

Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir joins Trump, regional leaders in talks on de-escalation efforts

QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in a joint telephone call with the US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss evolving regional and international developments amid growing security and political challenges. The»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Relationship with Iran ‘more professional, productive’ — Trump

Also In This Package Iran deal closer — and further away — than it seems Trump: US blockade of Iran stays until deal signed Iran’s new proposal: Same old ‘garbage’? Iran’s new proposal: Same old ‘garbage’? US President Donald J. Trump late on Sunday defended ongoing negotiations with Iran, sharply »»»

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Sana 2h

China’s foreign investment keeps growing, led by high tech sector

Beijing, May 24 (SANA) The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has reported that the number of foreign invested companies in China has risen for the third year in a row, exceeding 530,000, while cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) has surpassed 3.6 trillion dollars, reflecting continued investor co»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Leadership Center celebrates graduation of "Qiyadat 2026" cohort

Doha: Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) celebrated the graduation of its thirteenth cohort, "Qiyadat 2026", which included 122 graduates from the National Leadership Program and 44 graduates from the Executive Master's in Leadership Program. Attending the ceremony were HE Chairperson of the Board of Di»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister holds phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperat»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:55 on Sunday 24-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayyada town, for the third time, with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 25 - 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 18:55 on Sunday 24-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army»»»

Arab News 3h

Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war

MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February»»»

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Arab News 3h

What We Are Reading Today: Vested Interests by Emilie Connolly

From the earliest days of its founding, the US set its sights on Native territory. Amid better-known “Indian wars,” the federal government quietly built an empire by treaty, offering payments to Native peoples for their land. These payments were nonetheless pivotal because federal officials chose n»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:35 on Sunday 24-05-2026 the newly established headquarters of the Brigade 401 in Debl town in southern Lebanon 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 17:35 on Sunday 24-05-2026 the newly established headquarters of the Brigade 401 in Debl town in so»»»

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Rubio slams Qassem's 'reckless call to overthrow govt.'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah's "reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government" and said the pro-Iran armed group was "actively trying to dr»»»

Gulf News 4h

Blaze at Seven Stars Mall in Herzliya brought under control after evacuation

Israeli fire and rescue authorities said firefighters had brought under control a fire that broke out at the Seven Stars Mall in the city of Herzliya after the shopping complex was evacuated as a precaution. The Fire and Rescue Services said firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene after fla»»»

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Arab News 4h

Syria wraps up pivotal elections ahead of new parliament session

DAMASCUS: Predominantly Kurdish areas of northeastern Syria held a ballot on Sunday to choose representatives for the country’s transitional parliament, following an agreement this year on integration under central authorities. In a process that began last year and has been criticized as undemocrat»»»

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Arab News 4h

Brunei’s crown prince receives Saudi ambassador

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Saudi Ambassador to Brunei Saleh bin Abdulkarim Al-Shiha was received by Crown Prince of Brunei Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah as part of the latter’s reception for newly appointed ambassadors. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhanc»»»

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Al Majalla 5h

US public opinion finally sours on Israel: what next?

US public opinion is turning ever more sharply against Israel, a country that for decades has enjoyed a special place in American society and government and long relied on US support for its security and survival. This shift is most evident in opinion polls. This month, a poll by The New York Times»»»

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RT 5h

Chemical blast fears trigger mass evacuation in California (VIDEOS)

Up to 50,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate parts of Orange County, California, as authorities warned that a damaged chemical tank remains at risk of leaking or exploding. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County as emergency crews work to contain»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump cools optimism: Iran deal may be closer — and further away — than it seems

Dubai: After signalling that a US-Iran agreement could be announced within hours, US President Donald Trump abruptly shifted to a more cautious tone Sunday, saying Washington would not “rush into a deal” and stressing that negotiations still required time and precision. The sudden change in messagi»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries condemn far-right Israeli minister’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, strongly condemned on Sunday the “appalling, humiliating, and unacceptable” acts committed by an extremist Israeli minister against activists from a flotilla to Gaza. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister It»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Foreign Ministers of Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemn in the strongest terms the appalling actions of an extremist Israeli minister against participants in the Gaza-bound Flotilla

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the appalling, »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar’s Pilgrims flock to Mina Monday to spend the day of Tarwiyah Amid combined efforts

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Pilgrims from the State of Qatar will start flocking to Mina to spend the Day of Tarwiyah and spend the night there on Monday, as part of their approved campaigns under the umbrella of the Qatari Hajj Mission. Pilgrims perform these rituals according to the Sunnah of the Proph»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Jazeera Airways expands its European network with new direct Kuwait–London Luton flights starting July 8

Jazeera Airways announced the launch of its first direct commercial flights to London Luton Airport from Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 5, expanding its European network amid rising travel demand. The Kuwaiti budget carrier said the new route would begin operating on July 8 with four fligh»»»

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UPI 6h

After chilly, soggy Memorial Day weekend, Northeast to turn warmer and drier... for now - UPI.com

Spectators wait in the rain before the West Point Class of 2026's commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on Saturday. AccuWeather forecasters predict chilly, rainy weather will dry up after the Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Peter Foley/UP»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Oman issues 21-day health monitoring advisory for travellers from Ebola-hit countries

Oman Civil Aviation Authority issued new travel guidance urging passengers arriving from countries affected by the Ebola outbreak to monitor their health for 21 days, following international health alerts linked to cases in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The authority said the adv»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Sheikh Qassem Calls on Gov’t to Resign If It Fails to Defend Lebanon: Hezbollah Will Emerge Victorious from Existential War with ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem Calls on Gov’t to Resign If It Fails to Defend Lebanon: Hezbollah Will Emerge Victorious from Existential War with ‘Israel’ 2»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Sheikh Qassem: The Resistance will defend the land and honor, and we will confront anyone who opposes us as we confront ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The Resistance will defend the land and honor, and we will confront anyone who opposes us as we confront ‘Israel’ 24-05-2026»»»

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WHO chief says Kyiv offices damaged by strikes

Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization said Sunday that its offices in Kyiv had been damaged by debris from Russian strikes, insisting that attacks on civilians must stop. Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital with a massive bombardment that killed four people, authorities said, with Mosc»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar’s CGB automates end-of-service gratuity calculation service in “Mawared” system

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) announced the automation of the end-of-service gratuity calculation service within the “Mawared” system, as part of efforts to enhance digital services and improve the efficiency of internal operations. In a post on its X platfo»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump warns negotiators 'not to rush' on Iran deal - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. On Sunday, he urged negotiators on the deal with Iran to take their time and get it right. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday urged his negotiato»»»

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Gulf News 6h

10,000 events, one medical safety net: Response Plus Medical

Response Plus Medical (RPM), the leading pre-hospital care and emergency medical provider in the region, has carved a niche with its emergency medical response ecosystem for football matches and sporting events in the region and establishing itself as the trusted baseline for matchday safety for ov»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE, Arab foreign ministers strongly condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detainees

Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrad»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE, Arab foreign ministers strongly condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detainees

Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrad»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Eight die in I.Coast building site collapse

Abidjan: Eight people died when a building under construction in Ivory Coast's economic hub of Abidjan collapsed, emergency services said on Sunday. The deadly incident struck on Saturday, as work was underway on the building, the lower storeys of which were already occupied by residents. Such coll»»»

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