ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China signed 15 cooperation agreements across multiple sectors to strengthen bilateral relations, according to an official statement issued in Islamabad on Tuesday. The agreements span economic cooperation, environment and climate change, agriculture and food security, trade»»»

A rainbow forms next to the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building on Monday at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. On Tuesday, NASA announced contracts for new lunar landers and cargo landers planned for upcoming missions to the moon. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- On Tuesday, NASA ann»»»

Iranian authorities on Tuesday partially restored internet access after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown imposed during the war with Israel and the United States. While home broadband connections resumed in some areas, mobile internet remained largely blocked, leaving many Iranians still r»»»

A humpback whale breaches in the Sacramento River near Rio Vista, Calif., on May 27, 2007. File Photo by Aaron Kehoe/UPI | License Photo Two humpback whales have made one of the longest known crossings ever documented between breeding areas, traveling between the waters off eastern Australia and Br»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday condemned what it described as an “egregious drone attack” that targeted an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE. The strike on May 17 posed serious risks to civilian lives, critical infrast»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday praised Pope Leo XIV’s manifesto warning of the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it “profound” and a necessary act of moral leadership in a disruptive AI age. Vance has close ties to the tech industry, having worked as a vent»»»

YEREVAN: The United States pledged Tuesday to move forward with Armenia on a planned corridor connecting parts of rival Azerbaijan, during a lightning visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio, returning from a four-day trip to India, met his Armenian counterpart during a refueling stop in the»»»

Tensions between the United States and Iran surged again after Tehran warned of retaliation over fresh US military strikes targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats accused of laying naval mines near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The overnight attacks marked the first direct US s»»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s UN ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN Security Council meeting and called it a breach of US obligations as host of the UN Vassily Nebenzia made the comment at a meeting of the 15»»»

Share: The Israeli army has deployed “significant ground forces” to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, taking control of “strategic areas”, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the town of Nabatiyeh was targeted by Israeli strikes following an unprecedented ev»»»

US President Donald Trump said he had shifted a rare cabinet meeting planned for Wednesday at his Camp David retreat to the White House because of bad weather. Also Read: All eyes on Trump’s rare Camp David cabinet meeting amid Iran uncertaintyThe meeting at the secluded lodge in the Maryland hills»»»

QNA Makkah Pilgrims from Qatar joined worshipers from around the world at Mount Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most important ritual of Hajj, in an atmosphere marked by prayer, reflection and devotion. Pilgrims will perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined and shortened in accordance with the tradi»»»

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Several pilgrims from Qatar’s Hajj Mission praised the advanced level of services provided during this year’s pilgrimage season, saying the mission delivered an integrated model of field operations and organisation from the moment they departed Qatar through their movement »»»

ARAFAT: More than 1.7 million pilgrims are performing Hajj this year, the majority of whom live outside of Saudi Arabia, according to authorities in the Kingdom. The total number of 1,707,301 is an increase of of 34,071, or 2.04 percent, compared with the 1,673,230 who attended the 2025 Hajj. This »»»

PARIS, France: World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, moving past Clement Tabur to book his spot in the second round. The 24-year-old needed just over two hours to beat the French wildcard 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. It was a 30th »»»

Tribune News Network Doha On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will organise “Eid Al Adha Celebrations 2026 for Communities” at Asian Town and Al Khor Workers Sports Complex on the first and second days of Eid from 5pm to 10pm, and at Kreeq Sports behind Barwa Vill»»»

QNA Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the operating hours of its health centres during the Eid Al Adha holiday from May 26 to 30, with 21 of its 31 health centres remaining open to ensure the continuity of healthcare services across the country. In a statement, PHCC said fam»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched and automated 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MoT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs, »»»

QNA Amman Jordan and Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication Dr. Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation acros»»»

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for intense prayers on Tuesday, the second official day and the climax of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding p»»»

THE HAGUE: Dozens of undeclared chemical weapons have been found in Syria, a global watchdog said on Tuesday, in its monthly report on its activities in the country. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said a team was deployed at the start of this month “to verify the ac»»»

ABU DHABI: Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE leaders and people on Eid Al-Adha, praying for continued prosperity, security and blessings for the UAE and the wider Muslim world. He said Eid »»»

RABAT: Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco’s history-making 2022 World Cup squad picked Tuesday for the 2026 tournament in North America. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was hired only in March, drew heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe where the »»»

ISTANBUL: Turkish President ​Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye would continue providing support for peace talks ‌during ‌a ​phone ‌call ⁠with ​Iranian President ⁠Masoud Pezeshkian, the Turkish presidency said on ⁠Tuesday. Erdogan said ‌the conflicts ‌in ​the ‌region ‌had cast a shadow over the Muslim ‌Ei»»»

Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – More than 1.7 million Muslims gathered for this year's climax of the hajj pilgrimage, enduring scorching desert heat on Tuesday to fulfill a lifelong religious duty. Pilgrims prayed under temperatures topping 44°C, while Saudi authorities depl»»»

Emergency room visits for tick bites in April 2026 were up by almost double over those reported in April 2025. File Photo courtesy of CDC Emergency room visits for tick bites climbed in April compared to the same month last year, a sign that tick activity is ramping up as millions of people head ou»»»

1 of 3 | Vice President JD Vance speaks during a roundtable on anti-fraud initiatives Tuesday in the Eisenhower Executive Building near the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance hosted a meeting Tuesday afternoon with state »»»

BEIRUT: The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond a demarcation line that Israel set up several kilometers inside Lebanese territory after an April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah, two sources said on Tuesday. The sources gave no further details ‌on the extent ‌»»»

DUBLIN: Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July, with Israel, some US lawmakers, and business groups opposing the move, Foreign Minister Helen McEntee said on Tuesday. Ireland’s government, one of the most outspoken critics of Is»»»

WASHINGTON: After years of buildup and months ‌of conjecture, the 26-man United States roster for this summer’s home World Cup was unveiled Tuesday on Fox at an event in New York. As expected, the roster put together by announced by manager Mauricio Pochettino is anchored by a number of longtime Am»»»

MEO – Said Eweidy, a financial markets analyst, said that the Egyptian businessman Neguib Sawiris sealing the deal to acquire CI Capital, Commercial International Bank’s (CIB) investment banking arm, and merging it with Beltone Financial Holding (BTFH) that he has acquired recently will cut the gro»»»

Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers travelling between the UAE and India are increasingly finding that Dubai remains the cheaper market for jewellery and bullion purchases, as rising import duties and rupee depreciation continue pushing prices higher in India. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News»»»

LEIPZIG, Germany: There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday: A spot in the competition Palace originally should have been playing in anyway. A season which began with Palace in court appealing in vain against demotion from»»»

MUSAFER YATTA: Palestinian shepherd Sameeha Rasheed was planning for ​the sacred ritual of sacrificing her family’s sheep for the Eid Al-Adha holiday, but West Bank Jewish settlers stole them in a pre-dawn raid, she said. Instead of celebrating, Rasheed has been left with nothing and deprived of th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is uniquely positioned to become a technology powerhouse in the Middle East, with the Kingdom already having a comprehensive and structured ecosystem to drive growth in advanced sectors such as artificial intelligence, experts told Arab News. The comments come against the backd»»»

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Personnel Management, speaks to reporters in July. His office is proposing forcing all federal employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- The President Donald Trump administration is planning»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists against being distracted by Eid greeting messages while driving, stressing that even brief moments of inattention behind the wheel can lead to serious traffic accidents during the holiday period. The Capital Police urged drivers to remain fully focus»»»

RIYADH: More than a pillar, Hajj has always been a time for building spiritual connection, cultivating empathy and practicing patience. Previous Hajj performers spoke to Arab News about how their experiences created serene and meaningful evenings for contemplation and connection that have altered t»»»

RIYADH: Arabic remains a fundamental language skill in the Middle East business community, even as demand for English proficiency grows, an industry expert said. The comments from Anil Singh, chief business officer for Saudi Arabia at TASC Outsourcing, came after a new study found that nine in 10 h»»»

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats. Despite the strikes, the US is adamant that a deal was within reach, and a top Iranian official delegation in Qatar says»»»

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass tra»»»

PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sun when she won her first-round match at the heat-soakedFrench Open on Tuesday. Top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier, despite wearing two thick necklaces in a 6-4, 6-2 win against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. “Diamond»»»

MANCHESTER: Scotland’s ‌long-awaited World Cup return is being marked in unique fashion, with an image of Scott McTominay’s goal for the ages appearing on a limited-edition £20 banknote. The Bank of Scotland has unveiled the note featuring McTominay’s jaw-dropping overhead kick in a 4-2 victory ove»»»

Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on May 26 in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated in the sacking. The high-profile political divorce risks pitting president Faye against Sonko's supporters in parliamen»»»

Ghana is introducing a new e-visa system, which is to be free of charge for all African citizens. The country hopes that this free visa will attract both tourists and investors, as Ghana hopes to improve its economy. It is now the sixth African country to remove all visa fees for African citizens. »»»

Smartphones, video games, online homework: screens are everywhere in teenagers' lives. Faced with the risks of addiction and the effects on mental and physical health, some French parents and teachers are push»»»

A French kindergarten aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting five preschool children, in the first such public hearing amid a flurry of allegations of abuse in the French capital. The case comes amid investigations into alleged mistreatment and sexual abuse at d»»»

The audacious $100 million Louvre jewel robbery that stunned France last year is heading to the big screen, with director Romain Gavras adapting a new book on the case. Despite arrests and months of investigation, the stolen gems remain missing, fuelling intrigue around one of the most spectacular »»»

When the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was ravaged by a fire, its historic stained-glass windows were miraculously left unharmed. But to commemorate the incident, an idea emerged to replace six windows with new ones - prompting protest from heritage groups. The matter was brought to court, and in a»»»