The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi through continuous coordination with the relevant UAE authorities, while expressing its full readiness to provide assistance if nee»»»

President Donald Trump, pictured getting of a helicopter used as Marine One, plans to build a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House to protect the grass from being burned by new helicopters designed to ferry the president on short trips. Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- »»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Monday the frozen accounts the Sinaloa governor on leave, his administration and family members during her daily news conference. But she said the measure does not constitute a final determination of guilt. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA May 18 (UPI) -- Me»»»

LONDON: The EU removed sanctions against seven Syrian government entities on Monday, including the defense and interior ministries. The move will “support the strengthening of the EU’s engagement with Syria,” the European Council said. The council also said that it was extending sanctions targeting»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli occupation's renewed attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, considering it a blatant violation of international law, humanitarian values, and maritime security, and a perpetuation of the unjust siege on the Gaza Strip. In a statem»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli occupation's renewed attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, considering it a blatant violation of international law, humanitarian values, and maritime security, and a perpetuation of the unjust siege on the Gaza Strip. In a statem»»»

Tehran will take the US and Israel to court over attacks on Iranian cultural sites, the Islamic Republic’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has said. A fragile ceasefire, which was established between the sides in early April after a month of intense hostilities initiated by the American»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Houthi Affirms Yemeni Readiness for Any Regional Escalation, Hails Resistance Operations in Lebanon 18-05-2026 22:28 PM Head of Yemeni Ansa»»»

Dubai: American Airlines has extended the suspension of its direct flights between New York and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport until January 6, 2027, making it one of the longest service halts by a major international carrier since regional tensions escalated following the war involving Iran. The ai»»»

Local officials the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday updated reporters on the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak there, which has caused the WHO to declare it a health emergency of international concern and the United States to enacte travel restrictions. Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/E»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP)- Tunisia has finalised its new climate strategic framework (NDC 3.0), a massive plan aimed at mobilising $55 billion over the 2026–2035 period to confront climate change. Faced with increasing vulnerability, the country is...»»»

LONDON: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met his Lithuanian counterpart, Kestutis Budrys, during a visit to Lithuania on Monday, marking the first trip by a Jordanian foreign minister to the Baltic state. Safadi and Budrys discussed a plan for formal political consultations in the coming mon»»»

RAMALLAH: Settlers cut down olive trees in the town of Taybeh, east of Ramallah, on Monday. According to the Al-Baydar human rights organization, a number of colonists cut down several olive trees in the area as part of ongoing attacks targeting agricultural lands and Palestinian property. The orga»»»

The United States announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services from the region. The public health measures announced by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Pr»»»

WASHINGTON: The American global affairs magazine Foreign Policy hosted on Monday Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League, for a discussion session focused on religious, intellectual and international issues. The event, which took place in Washington, wa»»»

BAKU: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen and UN-Habitat signed an agreement to implement the second phase of the adequate housing project during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Saudi reconstruction program was represented by assistant super»»»

Aiku is a new Japanese restaurant in Jeddah built around the concept of handrolls. It was created by four cousins from Al-Fadl family who wanted to introduce a modern Japanese dining experience to Saudi Arabia’s growing food scene. The kitchen is led by Chef Joseph Caballero, who brings more than 1»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was "not open" to any concessions after receiving Iran's latest peace proposal. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he is "not open" to any concessions for Iran. Tehran understands "what's going to be happening s»»»

A teenager nicknamed "The Girl in the River Main" after her body was found floating in Germany a quarter-century ago bearing signs of abuse has finally been identified, leading to her father's arrest, Interpol said Monday. The girl was named as Diana S, aged 16, the organisation said, adding that s»»»

Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime is part of President Javier Milei's investment strategy to increase foreign currency inflows and accelerate development in sectors considered critical to Argentina’s economy, including oil, natural gas, mining, infrastructure and renewable energy. Photo»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) - The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) North Africa launched on Monday a call for environmental responsibility to keep beaches clean and preserve the richness of marine ecosystems, as the summer season approaches, visitor numbers...»»»

LONDON: An Egyptian bricklayer and his son have been praised in Italy after helping to stop a knife-wielding attacker who rammed his car into pedestrians at the weekend. Osama Shalaby, 56, and his 20-year-old son, Mohamed, were among a small group of passers-by who took down the attacker as he atte»»»

Damascus, May.18 (SANA) “The Syrian Arab Republic has expressed appreciation for the EU’s decision to lift sanctions imposed on seven Syrian governmental entities, including the Ministries of Interior and Defense, while renewing sanctions against figures linked to the deposed regime and who committ»»»

Members of a Military Honor Guard stand with an American flag and a Canadian flag at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 2017. On Monday, the Defense Department said it was suspending its involvement in a joint military board with Canada. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo»»»

Dubai: The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) will unveil a series of smart security initiatives and AI-powered solutions during its participation in ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, taking place from May 19 to 21, as the UAE continues to accelerate efforts to strengthen innovation and sustainability i»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital government services, Qatar is expanding digital platforms as a means of accessing essential services through various ministries. These applications allow citizens and residents to access services via smartphone, reducing the need fo»»»

MAKKAH: Kidana Development Co. is continuing a series of infrastructure and service projects at the holy sites as part of efforts to improve pilgrim comfort, mobility and operational readiness during this year’s Hajj season. The company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and»»»

Dubai: UAE residents planning summer holidays now have a narrow booking window to secure discounted Business Class fares from Abu Dhabi to destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, after Etihad Airways launched a limited-time premium cabin sale covering peak summer travel dates. Get upd»»»

Naji Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), and Major General Emad Al-Trabulsi, Minister of Interior, discussed a joint action plan aimed at curbing negative phenomena in the Libyan economy. The expanded meeting was held to discuss shared economic and security issues affecting the banki»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Export-Import Bank achieved significant growth in credit facilities provided during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a total of SR13.23 billion ($3.52 billion), a 20.8 percent year-on-year increase. This performance comes within the framework of the bank’s strategy to empower S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's men's volleyball team will meet Bahrain on Tuesday in a decisive match to determine the gold medal winner at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026. Both teams enter the final round level on six points, setting up a direct contest for the title at Aspire Hall. Qatar have already secured a»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, pushing remittance values sharply higher for millions of Indian expatriates in the Gulf while raising concerns over inflation, rising import costs and prolonged pressure on India’s economy. Get updated faster and f»»»

A New York state judge ruled Monday that some items found in Luigi Mangione’s backpack at the time of his arrest will be excluded from evidence in his trial. Pool Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- A New York state judge ruled Monday that some items found in Luigi Mangione's ba»»»

Dubai: The General Command of Dubai Police will participate on Tuesday in the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Risk Prevention (ISNR 2026), taking place until May 21 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The major security exhibition brings together eight specialised»»»

Dubai: In line with Dubai’s accelerated adoption of Agentic AI, FirstChapter has launched the world’s fi rst AI-native agentic corporate platform in strategic collaboration with Tridz, an AI fi rm based out of Dubai AI Campus. The initiative builds on an actively developed open-source AI solution, »»»

Oman: Oman Cables Industry, the Sultanate’s leading cable manufacturer and solution provider, is taking centre stage at Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2026 to reinforce its role in enabling the energy transition priorities across Oman and the wider region. As demand grows for more resilient power s»»»

Dubai: India's Adani Enterprises agreed to pay $275 million to settle potential civil liability related to apparent violations of US sanctions on Iran tied to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, the US Treasury Department said on Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli glider over the town of Aita al-Jabal using appropriate weapons: statement 5 18-05-2026 18»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities reported the crossing of the first transit convoy between Turkiye and Iraq on Monday through the Al-Yarubiyah-Rabia crossing, in the country’s northeastern region. The move is highly important as it revives transport and trade routes through Syria’s territory that were ab»»»

The death toll in the latest round of fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon has surpassed 3,000, Lebanon's health ministry said Monday. The ministry said the toll is now 3,020 in the fighting that has not stopped despite a fragile ceasefire, including 292 women and 211»»»

The organizers of a flotilla of aid vessels bound for Gaza said on Monday that Israeli forces had intercepted 28 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, while the remaining 26 ships were continuing to sail toward the enclave. Earlier on Monday, Israel's foreign ministry had said on X that it "»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told an audience of local Catholics in the southwestern city of Wuerzburg that he no longer advises young people to travel to the United States for work and study, citing the rapidly changing “social climate” in the country. Merz, who has served as chancellor since »»»

Dubai: For more than two billion Muslims worldwide, the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are not just dates on the Islamic calendar, they are considered the most sacred days of the year. Marked by fasting, prayer, charity and the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage of Hajj, these days are seen as a rare spi»»»

LONDON: Palestinian hospitals in the Gaza Strip are facing shortages of medical imaging equipment, which is vital for detecting illnesses and planning critical surgeries. Medical facilities in the coastal enclave have lost 76 percent of their imaging equipment following Israel’s military campaign w»»»

BAKU - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the World Urban Forum in Baku on Monday. "A substantial and friendly discussion with President Mirziyoyev about current global topics, as well as about further advancement of Serbia-Uzbekistan bilateral relatio»»»

Hungary’s opposition stronghold mayor Gergely Karácsony says former prime minister Viktor Orbán’s illiberal system has not merely lost power but collapsed, as the incoming government of the Tisza party promises to restore democratic norms after 16 years of Orbán rule. In an interview in Bratislava,»»»

Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that the US had softened positions on some issues. A Pakistani source confirmed that Islamabad, which has conv»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) - Tunisia's Ambassador to the European Union Sahbi Khalfallah partook in the first meeting of the EU-Southern Neighbourhood Joint Group of Senior Officials on the Pact for the Mediterranean. This meeting provided an...»»»

Paris, May 18 (SANA) Oil prices have surged above $110 per barrel as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to unsettle global supply expectations, intensifying pressure on already fragile energy markets. Bond markets also recorded significant sell-offs, pushing yields in major economies to m»»»

A source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Tasnim that Iran has submitted its latest text in 14 points through the Pakistani intermediary, who will present it to the Americans.The source said on Monday that the Americans had recently sent a text in response to Iran’s previous proposal, whi»»»