Gulf News 2m

Justice Dept alleges Yale bias against white, Asian applicants

The US Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants following a year-long probe into diversity practices at the elite university. It is the latest chapter in President Donald Trump's campaign against US colleges, which he accuses of»»»

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Gulf News 2m

Iranian Foreign Minister urges BRICS unity against 'US bullying'

New Delh: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, called for countries to unite against American bullying, arguing that such practices must be consigned to the "dustbin of history." Addressing the gathering, Araghchi said many countries pr»»»

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Arab News 26m

US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it’s cut foreign assistance overall

UNITED NATIONS: The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion more toward UN humanitarian aid, saying it will be earmarked for lifesaving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine and “people who are truly in critical need” even as the US has cut foreign assistance overall. The mone»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Saif bin Zayed leads UAE delegation at GCC Interior Ministers’ emergency meeting in Riyadh

RIYADH: Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, led the UAE delegation at the emergency meeting of the Interior Ministers of the GCC countries, held in Riyadh. The meeting was chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain and attended by Their Highnesses and»»»

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UPI 55m

Vance cites 'widespread fraud' in gov't programs during Maine visit - UPI.com

Vice President JD Vance, shown on Wednesday in Washington announcing a new anti-fraud crackdown, blasted Democrats as poor stewards of the taxpayers' dollars during an appearance Thursday in Maine. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance renewed his focus o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Could Hormuz make Iran rich? Military says 'Yes' — Here's what experts say

While India is hosting Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently in Delhi for the BRIC Foreign Ministers Meeting, Iran's military attacked and sunk an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman. India deplored the move. The attack was no accident. It forms part of a deliberate strategy of Ir»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Masdar, RWE receive planning permission for 3GW Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm projects

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar - and Global clean power leaders RWE welcomed the decision made by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the UK Energy Secretary’s legal authority to approve the Development Consent Order for the two Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms. The pro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

GORD and Barzan University College sign agreement

Partnership to advance sustainability-driven higher education and research Tribune News Network Doha The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan University College (BUC), a leading higher education institution in Qatar affiliate»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Ottawa keen to enhance ties with Doha: Canada FM

QNA Doha Canada has reaffirmedsupport for the State of Qatar and the wider Gulf region amid escalating regional tensions with Foreign Minister HE Anita Anand condemning “unjustified retaliatory attacks from Iran” against several countries in the region. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency during a vi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

NU-Q Media Majlis Museum winds up exhibition exploring Gulf Futurism

Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) celebrates the successful conclusion of its 11th exhibition, ‘What’s between, between?’, which ran from January 26 to May 14, 2026. The exhibition invited visitors to examine the meanings and complexities o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for 5th edition

Tribune News Network Doha Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enth»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Msheireb Museums hosts QU annual architecture exhibition

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums hosted ‘Mimar: From Education to Impact,’ the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University (QU), showcasing thesis projects and achievements by more than 40 undergraduate and graduating students. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Aspetar, Awqaf ministry to hold Hajj health seminar for Qatari pilgrims

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, in cooperation with Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, will organise a health awareness seminar for Qatari pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj season under the theme “Your Health Completes Your Journey”. The initiative, organised through the ministry’»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoECC holds session on 2026climate change conferences

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by its Climate Change Department, held a session on the strategic directions of climate change conferences for 2026 as part of preparations to monitor developments in international climate negotiations and the key issues o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Ministry of Transport takes part in UK Rail 2026 event

QNA London The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is taking part in the UK Rail 2026, which started in Birmingham, the UK, on Wednesday. The MoT’s participation comes within the framework of its approach that aims at solidifying its successful partnerships and constructive dialogs, while keeping pace with»»»

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France24 2h

People & Profit - Is home ownership still part of the American Dream?

Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Price Hike: signals a tighter competitive supply landscape in 2025

Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant, Aramco, has raised oil prices for Asian buyers. This decision aligns with expectations of a tighter supply landscape, as OPEC+ recently opted to delay production increases. Aramco has adjusted the price of its flagship Arab Light crude by 60 cents, establishing a $1.»»»

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UPI 2h

HUD secretary under bipartisan fire for proposed housing program cuts - UPI.com

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks during a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget request for HUD in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capi»»»

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RT 2h

Pentagon launches cheap missile procurement drive

The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles alongside up to 12,000 inexpensive hypersonic weapons as part of a major push to rebuild US stockpiles after several high-intensity conflicts. The effort will rely heavily on emerging defense firms rather than tra»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Air Arabia reports Dh278 million net profit for Q1 2026

SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of Dh278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 20»»»

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Arab News 3h

Book Review: ‘Uncharted Spaces’

In “Uncharted Spaces: Reset the Agenda. Reimagine the Boardroom,” Shefaly M. Yogendra makes a timely and provocative argument: The boardroom is not a resting place for the great, the good, or the retiring, but a dynamic arena where governance is a contact sport — and only the prepared, the curious,»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Lebanon-Israel talks face familiar hurdles – Ya Libnan

Share: By GISELLE RUHIYYIH EWING and DANIELLA CHESLOW A person is seen inside a burning vehicle as men attempt to put out the fire after an Israeli airstrike hit a car in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange strikes despite a U.S.-mediated truce. | Mustafa »»»

Arab News 3h

Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup

PARIS: Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup glory in 2018 and will leave his role after the 2026 editio»»»

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Arab News 3h

Gaza aid flotilla sets sail again after Israeli interceptions

MARMARIS, TURKIYE: Ships ​from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkiye, after earlier attempts to deliver aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel in international waters. The flotilla had previously departed from Spain on April 12, but Israeli forces int»»»

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Arab News 3h

Can planned UK-France Hormuz naval mission help secure safe passage for ships?

LONDON: As global energy markets reel from a supply shock caused by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a British warship is heading toward the region as part of a planned UK-France-led defensive effort to help secure one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The UK said on May 9 that »»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. reaffirms commitment to Baltics amid troop cuts, weapons delays - UPI.com

Concerns for the security of the Baltic states rose on May 7 when three drones pierced NATO’s airspace and crashed in Latvia..Photo by Makalu/Pixabay WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- A State Department official told Congress on Thursday that NATO remains a critical deterrent to Russian aggression, and h»»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. Central Command chief: Iran's military 'severely degraded' - UPI.com

U.S. Central Command's Adm. Brad Cooper contradicted recent reports that internal intelligence assessments given to senior U.S. officials showed that Iran retained most of its prewar missile capacity. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- The war in Iran has "s»»»

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BNE 3h

Germany revamps its energy laws, but risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence

Germany risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence unless policymakers give battery storage equal treatment in upcoming power market reforms, energy think-tank Ember has warned. In a report published on May 13, Ember said Germany’s electricity system was at a “critical inflec»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

MoCI launches bulk product upload feature for commodity registration service

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched a new bulk product data upload feature for the “Adding Commodity without a Custom Release” service, as part of efforts to enhance digital procedures and simplify product price registration processes for companies, retail stores »»»

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Arab News 3h

Champions League race overshadowed as Serie A serves up fixture chaos

ROME: The penultimate round of the Serie A campaign promises an intriguing fight for places in next season’s Champions League, but a fixture scheduling stand-off between the league and local authorities left clubs and supporters in limbo until an agreement was finally reached. Serie A rules require»»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi Arabia floats Middle Eastern non-aggression pact with Iran: FT

LONDON: Saudi Arabia has discussed the idea of a Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran as part of efforts to manage regional tensions after the end of the US-Israel war with Tehran, according to foreign diplomats cited by the Financial Times. While the report contained no Saudi confirmation, it»»»

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Arab News 3h

Swift Student Challenge winners use coding to help solve real-world issues

RIYADH: Layan Allhidaan, Maram Bin Gubair and Noura Alshathry are the latest winners of the Apple Swift Student Challenge after they used their coding skills to solve real-world environment, communication, and climate change challenges. Through the Swift Student Challenge, Allhidaan created Velora,»»»

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Arab News 3h

UK student dies after meningitis cases at college, two treated

LONDON: A student in southern England has died after contracting suspected meningitis, health authorities said on Thursday, adding that two other young people were being treated following related cases. The UK Health Security Agency said three cases had been identified among young people linked to »»»

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UPI 4h

Four dead in New Mexico medical plane crash - UPI.com

A plane crashed in New Mexico Thursday morning, killing all four crew members on board. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- A small medical transport plane crashed near Ruidoso, N.M., Thursday, killing all four people aboard. The plane, a Beechcraft King Air 90, had flown»»»

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UPI 4h

U.S. reaffirms commitment to Baltics amid troop cuts, weapons delays - UPI.com

Concerns for the security of the Baltic states rose on May 7 when three drones pierced NATO’s airspace and crashed in Latvia..Photo by Makalu/Pixabay WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- A State Department official told Congress on Thursday that NATO remains a critical deterrent to Russian aggression, and h»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria joins global leaders at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali

Kigali, May 14 (SANA) Strengthening its presence on the global economic stage, Syria officially participated on Thursday, in the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum held in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The Syrian delegation, representing the Syrian Investment Authority (SIA), is led by its Directo»»»

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Arab News 4h

How Saudi organizations are embedding AI into decision making

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence drive is rapidly moving from experimentation to operational reality, as organizations increasingly integrate AI into core business functions rather than treating it as a separate innovation initiative. “AI in Saudi Arabia is moving beyond pilots fast»»»

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France24 4h

Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 4h

No: 90, 14 May 2026, Regarding the Formation of the New Government in Iraq

We welcome the assumption of office today (14 May) by the new government in Iraq, under the leadership of Mr. Ali al-Zaidi, following a vote of confidence in the Iraqi Council of Representatives. We wish Prime Minister al-Zaidi success as he undertakes this critical responsibility. We trust that th»»»

Sana 5h

The 78th anniversary of al-Nakba: unhealed wound and a reality that reproduces tragedy

Occupied Jerusalem, May.14 (SANA) Caught between an open wound and a reality that continues to reproduce the tragedy, Palestine marks the 78th anniversary of al-Nakba under exceptionally harsh conditions. Today, Palestinians face overlapping crises, as massive waves of displacement in the Gaza Stri»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Lebanon Truce Becomes Open Battlefield Between Hezbollah, Israel

The confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah widened on Thursday as Israeli strikes moved beyond southern border villages into the western Bekaa, while new evacuation warnings reached populated towns farther from the front line. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire and drone attacks targeting Isr»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Iraq's new PM vows to ensure state monopoly on arms

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, whose government was approved on Thursday, vowed to ensure that the state would have a monopoly over weapons, the INA state news agency said. Zaidi's government program, which he presented to parliament, includes "reforming the security apparatus by restricti»»»

UPI 5h

Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks resigns - UPI.com

Migrants wait to surrender to the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the border wall from Mexico near Campo, Calif., in 2024. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks resigned Thursday. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks stepped down Thursday, saying »»»

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Naharnet 5h

Lebanese official says Trump 'sincere' in his desire to help Lebanon

A senior Lebanese official familiar with the negotiations in Washington said Thursday Lebanon wants a complete ceasefire first and then would negotiate withdrawal of Israeli forces. The issue of Hezbollah’s weapons would be dealt with politically in Lebanon after that, he said. The official spoke o»»»

UPI 5h

Cuba says it's willing to hear U.S. $100M aid proposal - UPI.com

A person performs mechanical work on an electric tricycle in Havana on Thursday. The Cuban government acknowledged that the National Electric System is in critical share, with blackouts in Havana exceeding 22 hours a day in recent days, while in other provinces the outages have lasted two consecuti»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Accusations, Troop Buildup Raise Fears of Sudan-Ethiopia Clash

Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia are experiencing an unprecedented escalation after the two countries exchanged political and military accusations over support for armed groups and drone attacks, amid military movements along their shared border and growing fears that the crisis could slide int»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Pessimism and tensions: Latest about Lebanon-Israel talks

There are no indications of any serious breakthrough in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, a source told Al-Arabiya following around four hours of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington. "The atmosphere of the third round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations does not call for optimism," the sou»»»

Middle East Observer 6h

Transforming Egypt’s Economy through Petrochemicals: Minister Badawi Unveils Major Projects

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi emphasized the critical role of the petrochemical industry sector in the Egyptian economy. He noted that this sector is intricately linked to enhancing local industries and reducing the need for hard currency imports. Additionally, the s»»»

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TAP 6h

Sonia Ben Frej elected President of Tunis Stock Exchange Board of Directors

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Sonia Ben Frej (BH INVEST) was elected on Thursday as President of the Tunis Stock Exchange Board of Directors, following the holding of its Ordinary General Assembly.The BVMT specified, in a statement, that its new Board of...»»»

UPI 6h

Lawsuit seeks to block transfer of property for Trump library - UPI.com

President Donald Trump walks to speak to the press before departing the White House for Beijing, China, on Tuesday. A new lawsuit filed in Florida seeks to block the transfer of property planned for the Trump presidential library. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- A group of »»»

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