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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»»»

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Arab News 1h

Russian director Zvyagintsev denounces Ukraine war ‘carnage’ at Cannes awards

CANNES, France: Acclaimed Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev urged President Vladimir Putin to end the “carnage” in Ukraine on Saturday after his new movie set during the war came runner-up at the Cannes Film Festival. “Millions of people on both sides of the line of contact now dream of only one »»»

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Arab News 1h

Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down

BARCELONA: Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa’s last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday. In the final round of fixtures, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3»»»

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Arab News 1h

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

’Mass ballistic missile attack’ hits Kyiv: authorities

KYIV, Ukraine: A “mass ballistic missile attack” pounded Kyiv early Sunday, military authorities said, with AFP journalists hearing heavy explosions, after Russia threatened retaliation for Ukrainian strikes in the east. A residential building located close to the government district shook from the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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»»»

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Naharnet 2h

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»»»

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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 »»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

EgyptAir to buy 33 new planes

EgyptAir Company will sign contracts to buy 33 planes of the latest models as part of the national carrier’s efforts to renew its fleet, Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Safwat Musallam said. The models of the planes will vary according to the needs of the company. The 8th Boeing plane »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF’s TAMUQ commencement ceremonycelebrates 154 engineering graduates

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) recognised more than 150 engineering graduates during the university’s commencement ceremony. Students earned bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineerin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

From ancient manuscripts to AI: DIBF explores Islamic heritage

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) has emerged as a major platform for debating the future of Islamic heritage, Arabic manuscripts, and artificial intelligence, as scholars and researchers highlighted the growing intersection between classical knowled»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

120 students showcase skills at WCM-Q’s Doctors of the Future Conference

Tribune News Network Doha More than 120 pre-university students from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States, who aspire to pursue careers in medicine, took part in Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Doctors of the Future Conference. The annual conference is open to students, teachers and sch»»»

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UPI 3h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Awqaf minister reviews readiness of Qatar’s pilgrims camps in Mina, Arafat

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, conducted an inspection tour of the Qatari pilgrims’ camps in Mina and Arafat to review preparations and ensure the readiness of facilities and services »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Tripartite medical programme for Yemeni children concluded

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Qatar Charity (QC), and Sidra Medicine have concluded a specialised medical convoy for paediatric cardiac surgery and catheterisation in Yemen. Over one week, the volunteering team of medical professionals have been performing medical exa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Healthy longevity is an investment in individuals, societal well-being: Minister

Tribune News Network Geneva The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Scientific Club honours winners of 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation & Research

QNA Doha The Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) honoured winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, which was organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the fin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

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»»»

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Sana 3h

Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated

Washington, May 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, was “largely negotiated” after talks with Israel and regional allies. In a post on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the agreement»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Ministry of Culture offers 'This Is Qatar' in 17 languages

Doha During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the 'This Is Qatar' encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the c