The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Paul Kagame, President of the friendly Republic of Rwanda, discussed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them, during a meeting held at the Amiri Diwan today, May 24, 2026. At the be»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the holidays for banks and financial institutions on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. For QCB, banks, financial institutions, and organisations under the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), the holidays will start on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and c»»»

Dubai: A draft agreement that US President Donald Trump says is “largely negotiated” could pave the way for the biggest de-escalation in the Iran war since fighting erupted in February — reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing pressure on global oil markets, and launching a fresh round of nuclear ne»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended the week of 17–21 May 2026 on a relatively firmer note after several volatile sessions, with selective foreign buying helping stabilise the benchmark index despite continued caution across broader market segments. The benchmark EGX30 rose 0.30% on Thursday to 52,0»»»

Despite the war in the Middle East, foreign pilgrims have flocked to Mecca to participate in this year’s hajj. According to officials, more than 1.5 million have already arrived in Saudi Arabia, surpassing last year’s numbers. Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the »»»

🎞️The film "Fjord" directed by Cristian Mungiu, starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan, wins the top prize at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Inspired by real cases, the film follows a Romanian family who move to Norway and face accusations of child abuse amid a profound cultural clash.»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an announcement was possible later Sunday on a deal with Iran that could formally end the Middle East war, insisting goals had been met. "I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told re»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Port has continued to stand as a model of strategic infrastructure projects that reflect the strength of Qatar’s national economy. In a social media post, Mwani Qatar stated that the port features advanced infrastructure and high operational capabilities that enhance the efficien»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, said the UAE’s policies and positions continue to receive “clear appreciation and respect” internationally, following his participation in the GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague, where regional tensions and the future of negotiations »»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has allocated six public beaches exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday as part of its operational plan aimed at enhancing safety, comfort and visitor experiences across the emirate during one of the busiest festive periods of the year. The designated fami»»»

Washington, May 24 (SANA) Gold prices edged lower Sunday while global oil markets remained volatile amid geopolitical tensions, rising production activity and shifting trade flows. Gold traded near $4,508 per ounce amid persistent inflation concerns and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Analysts»»»

Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive missile and drone attack that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, after President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the »»»

Dakar, Senegal: A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country's chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home Sunday after being pardoned by the Moroccan king. King Mohammed VI granted the fans a pardon "on humanitarian grounds"»»»

Bandar Seri Begawan: HRH Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam HE Abdullah Hamad Ali Al Adham Al Marri. During the meeting, they reviewed coop»»»

The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has announced that all its units and services are operating at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness, according to a Bahrain News Agency (BNA) report. The General Command said it is proud of the advanced combat readine»»»

DUBAI: The official weigh-ins for “PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia” were completed on Saturday night ahead of the event that will take place Sunday night at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. In the main event, the UAE’s Mohammad Yahya and Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi both successfully made weight ahead of their fea»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said “significant progress” has been made in ongoing diplomatic efforts related to Iran, adding that an announcement on a potential deal could come later in the day. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi alongside External Affairs Minister S. Jais»»»

London, United Kingdom: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday welcomed "the progress towards an agreement" to end the Iran war, as US officials said an announcement on a deal could be expected later in the day. "We will work with our international partners to seize this moment and achieve a»»»

Kuwait Airways will operate around 728 weekly flights to 58 global destinations in June, following approvals from relevant authorities, Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti said. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the airline is currently operating about 420 weekly flights across 45 destinations, c»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Consultative Council has approved a draft law aimed at regulating and modernising the emirate’s correctional institution system, in a move officials said would strengthen rehabilitation programmes, protect inmates’ rights and further develop Sharjah’s legislative and judicial f»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an announcement was possible later Sunday on a deal with Iran that could formally end the Middle East war, insisting goals had been met. "I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told repo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index jumped by 2.28% at the start of Sunday's trading, gaining 236.27 points to reach 10,615 points, compared to the previous session's close. QSE figures attributed the rise in the general index to the positive performance of the Insurance sector, which gai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan has announced the official holiday schedule for Eid Al-Adha as follows: 1. Ministries, government entities and public institutions: The Eid holiday will commence on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and conclude on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Employees are expected to resume work on S»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has warned residents against the use and trade of fireworks during the Eid Al Adha holidays, stressing that such activities pose serious risks to public safety and can lead to severe injuries and permanent disabilities. The force said fireworks, often perceived as harmless enter»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department has urged visitors to beaches and natural areas across the emirate to follow environmentally responsible behaviour during the Eid Al Adha holiday, warning against practices that damage natural sites and harm marine and desert ecosystems amid»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has raised preparedness levels across public beaches in the capital ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday, rolling out comprehensive operational plans aimed at ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for families and beachgoers as visitor numbers are expected t»»»

New York, USA: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani hosted a high-level reception under the theme 'From FIFA World Cup 2022 to FIFA World Cup 2026: A Legacy in Motion' at the UN headquarters in New York, on the occasion of »»»

Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said Pakistan is prepared to host the next round of Iran-US talks “very soon”, positioning Islamabad at the centre of renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. The statement came as regional and global powers inte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame, arrived in Doha on Sunday morning for a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Dubai: The Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday has been officially confirmed. Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, May 26, followed by Eid Al Adha from Wednesday, May 27 through to Friday, May 29. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced that public sector employees enjoy a nine-day break wh»»»

Quetta, Pakistan: At least 24 people were killed on Sunday in a blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, a senior official said. Army servicemen were among the victims in the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which left»»»

Doha, Qatar: New York City has launched a lottery offering 1,000 discounted FIFA World Cup tickets priced at $50 for residents. In a social media post, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ticket prices for matches had risen into the thousands of dollars, prompting the city to introduce the init»»»

Lima: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru HE Carlos Pareja Ríos met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Peru HE Abdullah bin Jassim Al Ziyara. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has signed an agreement with SANAM Group to develop a new American curriculum K-12 school in Sharjah Sustainable City, in a project expected to attract investments of up to $50 million (Dh183 million) over the coming years. The new»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Embassy in Washington has issued a list of guidelines for its citizens travelling to the United States of America during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The list includes a few general precautionary measures, apart from travelling tips and their contact details in case of an emergen»»»

Twenty-one students died and dozens more were injured as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, the Lugansk People's Republic, on Friday night. “Today, media representatives from 19 countries arrived in the Lugansk People’s Republic: Austria,»»»

Dubai: A rare astronomical alignment is set to coincide with one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar this year, as the sun is expected to align directly above the Kaaba in Mecca on the Day of Arafat, a phenomenon that occurs only once every 33 years. According to astronomers, the event will»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has highlighted the growing importance of cyber insurance amid accelerating digital transformation and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats targeting individuals and organisations alike. The UAE cyber insurance market is estimated at around US$70 m»»»

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 United States' war effor»»»

Hundreds of distinctively coiffured participants gathered this weekend in southern Belgium for the annual European Mullet Championship to celebrate the once-maligned hairstyle. Best captured by the tagline "business in the front, party in the back", the mullet typically combines a closely cropped f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has graduated 12 distinguished diplomats from the Executive Master’s Programme in Diplomacy and International Cooperatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre officially launched “Dental Exclusive” as part of its ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen the Dental Department with advanced, affordable, and patient-focused services. The newly introduced concept has been designed to provide complete and comprehensive denta»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School organised a special Quran Exhibition titled “One Message, Many Languages” from May 18 to 21, 2026 in the School Library as part of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations. The exhibition featured copies of the Holy Quran in more than 24 languages from around the world, reflect»»»

For decades, the global oil market operated on a relatively simple assumption: crude oil flows through the world economy in US dollars, and that system helps anchor American financial power. The Iran conflict is testing that assumption in real time. Nearly two months into the crisis, with the Strai»»»

On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. 1 of 6 | On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo On this date in h»»»

Dubai: As more than 1.5 million pilgrims gather in Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj amid soaring summer temperatures, Saudi Arabia is increasingly relying on large-scale cooling and shading infrastructure designed to protect worshippers from extreme heat and improve movement across the holy sites. W»»»

Dubai: As millions across the UAE prepare to mark Eid Al Adha this week, the holiday is expected to bring generally fair weather conditions accompanied by rising temperatures, humid nights and occasional clouds, according to the National Center of Meteorology. A brief dip in temperatures is forecas»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director H E 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 Qatar 2022 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club honoured winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly»»»