Al Awsat 4m

China’s Aluminium Output Rises in April, Driven by Strong Profit

China's aluminium output remained strong in April, according to official data released on Monday, supported by strong margins. The country's aluminium production rose by 3.1% from a year earlier to 3.87 million metric tons in April, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. I»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail unveils luxury ‘Serenity Pool’

Doha, Qatar: This summer season, Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha announces the official opening of its newest experience, the Serenity Pool, an elegant, adult-only sanctuary designed for guests seeking tranquility, privacy, and refined leisure, elevating the resort facilities to new heights. Designed a»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Emirates to create thousands of jobs with $5.1bn mega engineering hub in Dubai South

Dubai: Thousands of jobs — from mechanics and engineers to administrators and specialists — are set to be created as Emirates Airline on Monday broke ground on a $5.1 billion (Dh18.7 billion) engineering mega-complex at Dubai South. The airline's Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer Adel A»»»

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Naharnet 11m

Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah MP condemns 'dead-end' talks

Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including an Islamic Jihad commander, Lebanese authorities and state media said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called U.S.-brokered talks a "dead end". The health ministry published a "preliminary toll" for Israel's strikes on Sun»»»

Al Awsat 16m

Carrying Gaza Children's Dreams to the Top of the World

Climber Mostafa Salameh is carrying a kite scribbled with dreams of Gaza's children to the summit of Mount Everest, seeking to raise awareness of the war's toll on its youngest victims. Tucked among his expedition gear is the kite in red, black, white and green of the Palestinian flag, marked with »»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Is Anger at Iran Beginning to Spread Among Lebanon’s Shiites?

Growing frustration is emerging within Lebanon’s Shiite community, extending beyond the traditional political discourse of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement to target Iran directly, as many residents feel the war launched in support of Tehran ended in the destruction of their villages, the displaceme»»»

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The Budapest Times 20m

President rejects pressure to step down

There is currently no legal reason or constitutional basis that could justify his resignation, President Tamás Sulyok said in an interview published Monday on the Index news portal, commenting on Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s deadline of May 31 for the president and several other public office hold»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

BPS holds 2026-27 investiture ceremony

Doha, Qatar: The Basant Kumar Birla Auditorium resonated with a sense of pride and commitment as Birla Public School hosted its formal Investiture Ceremony for the Academic Year 2026-2027. The event marked the official induction of the newly appointed Prefectorial Board, School House Captains, Scho»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Events reflect the Fair’s role as platform for knowledge, and cultural documentation

Doha, Qatar: The head of the Cultural Committee at the Doha International Book Fair, Dalal Al Dosari, affirmed that the 35th edition of the fair was presented with a renewed vision encompassing cultural, national, and intellectual dimensions. This reflected the fair’s mission as a platform for dial»»»

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Al Awsat 28m

Sharaa, Barrack Discuss Syrian, Regional Developments

US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack hailed on Sunday the “remarkable” progress that has been achieved in Syria over the past year. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received the envoy in Damascus on Sunday after which Barrack said: “Syria is now a laboratory for a new re»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

QF’s BilAraby initiative discusses impact of Arabic in publishing and content at DIBF

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative participated in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), organised by the Ministry of Culture – Qatar Cultural and Heritage Events Center, with a panel discussion titled “Arabic Between Publishing and Content: How Do We Expand the Impact of a»»»

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UPI 45m

On This Day, May 18: Wilson signs Selective Service Act amid WWI - UPI.com

On May 18, 1917, President Wilson signed the Selective Service Act of 1917 by which the United States raised an army for service in Europe during World War I. 1 of 5 | The DC War Memorial, which honors District residents who died in World War I, sits on the National Mall. On May 18, 1917, President»»»

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Gulf News 46m

How Barakah Nuclear Power Plant made the UAE a global clean energy leader

In the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region stands the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant — one of the most strategic projects in the history of the United Arab Emirates. More than simply being the first peaceful nuclear power plant in the Arab world, Barakah represents a fundamental transformation in t»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

UAE capital strengthens public-private collaboration through expanding infrastructure strategy

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is accelerating efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration and expand long-term infrastructure development as it advances a AED209bn capital projects pipeline spanning more than 500 projects, according to the Director General of Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Cen»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

QNB Group, Mastercard launch campaign offering chance to win McLaren Artura Spider 2026

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched a new campaign in partnership with Mastercard, aimed at rewarding customers for using their QNB Mastercard Debit Cards for everyday purchases, while supporting the continued evolution of Qatar’s digi»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

QICCA affirms commitment to develop ADR mechanisms

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), headed by Dr. Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Vice Chairman, attended the closing ceremony of the 'Accelerated Track Qualifying for Membership' programme, organised by the Chartered Institute of A»»»

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Al Awsat 52m

Sicily’s Gibellina Is Concrete-Covered ‘Second Pompeii’

The Sicilian village of Gibellina was destroyed by an earthquake in 1968, but its ruins were to be reborn as a spectacular piece of land art. 20th-century artist Alberto Burri poured concrete over 926,000 square feet of hillside, freezing the streets and pathways for eternity, transforming this dis»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Awqaf Ministry issues 212th edition of ‘Book of the Nation’ series

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued the 212th edition of the “Book of the Nation” series under the title “Book of the Nation: Enlightened Contributions and Renewed Giving” (Part One), featuring contributions from a dist»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

QFC joins GCMA to advance Qatar’s asset management ecosystem

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has joined the Gulf Capital Market Association (GCMA) as an associate member, marking an important step towards building a more structured and competitive financial ecosystem in Qatar. This development build»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

Deputy Cabinet Chairman comments on Western sanctions against Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A meeting of journalists with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, is taking place today, May, 18 at Yntymak Ordo as part of the Open Cabinet project. In response to a question from 24.kg news agency about whether Kyrgyzstan is currently facing pressure fr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UDST graduates: National talents leading sectors of future

Doha, Qatar: As the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrates the graduation of a new cohort of students, the institute continues to strengthen its role in shaping qualified national talents equipped with the knowledge, practical expertise, and future-focused skills needed to »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Museums as bridges: QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam curator on art, dialogue and shared humanity

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks International Museum Day under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” curator of Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, Amita Shenoy has said museums have an increasingly vital role in fostering dialogue, empathy, and cultural understanding. Speaking about the rol»»»

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Actmedia 1h

U.S. showcases cutting-edge defense tech at BSDA, reinforces partnership with Romania

U.S. defense leaders showcased world-class capabilities at the Black Sea Defense and Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition, strengthening the U.S. - Romania Strategic Partnership, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest said on Friday.According to the Embassy's statement, this year's BSDA expo highlights cutting-edge »»»

Actmedia 1h

President Dan: There is no risk of the SAFE programme being blocked

President Nicusor Dan stated on Friday that there is no risk of the 'Security Action for Europe' (SAFE) programme being blocked for Romania.He was asked during a press conference whether there was any risk of the European defence industry programme being blocked, in the context of the latest govern»»»

Actmedia 1h

Central Bank's Board of Directors decides to maintain monetary policy at 6.50% per annum

The Board of Directors of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), meeting on Friday, decided to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per annum, the central bank said in a press release sent on Friday.According to the same source, the Board members also decided to keep the lending facilit»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Was Israel Secretly Running Two Military Bases in Iraqi Desert for Months?

Israel built two covert bases in Iraq’s rugged western desert for well over a year to aid in its wars with Iran, The New York Times reported Sunday. Iraqi officials described the development as a “blatant disregard for Iraqi sovereignty,” while a shepherd was killed after he stumbled on the base. I»»»

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Arab News 1h

WHO kicks off annual assembly amid hantavirus, Ebola crises

GENEVA: World Health Organization member states gather for their annual meeting in Geneva Monday amid concern over deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks and uncertainty over announced US and Argentinian withdrawals.While the rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has gripped global attentio»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers

HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court was hearing the final arguments Monday in the national security trial for two organizers of the large vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Hong Kong for decades was the only place in China where a large-scale public commemoration of the crackdown was »»»

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Arab News 1h

Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant

NEW DELHI: Oil ‌prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the UAE came under attack and as US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options ​on Iran. Brent crude futures climbed $2.01, or 1.84 percent, to»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar cross 100-medal mark as athletics end with 12 gold, Aya wins table tennis crown

Doha, Qatar: Mubarak Saeed and Zakaria Al-Alami secured a one-two finish in the men’s 1500m as Qatar’s athletics team claimed two more gold medals, while Aya Mohammed triumphed in table tennis to lift the hosts’ gold tally to 39 at the GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. Qatar crossed the 100-medal mark»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel at ‘Peak Readiness’ for Possible Renewed Conflict with Iran

US President Donald Trump may order renewed limited military strikes against Iran amid what appears to be a deadlock in talks between the Chinese and US presidents last week in Beijing and the American leader’s growing frustration with Tehran. On Saturday, Israeli officials said the military is at »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Ban on concealing antibiotic use in meat, dairy products proposed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft amendment to veterinary and sanitary requirements aimed at preventing animal diseases. The document introduces new mandatory rules for producers of meat, milk, and other animal-origin products. Authorities propose st»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

New AI-related specialties to be introduced in Kyrgyzstan’s universities - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft of a new list of higher education fields and specialties in Kyrgyzstan. The document provides for a complete overhaul of the classification system for university programs, introducing a new 9-digit coding system. Acc»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Rafeeq and Google announce strategic partnership to accelerate AI-first commerce and operations

The partnership goes beyond a standard vendor arrangement. It signals to the market that Rafeeq is placing artificial intelligence at the center of its next phase of growth, with a focus on transforming customer experience, operations, employee capabilities, and platform intelligence. Doha, Qatar: »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Issues Dire Warning to Iran to Accept Peace Deal

President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly towards a peace deal or "there won't be anything left of them." Washington, locked in conflict with Tehran since US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the country beginning February 28, has stru»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bahrain’s CTM360 receives global recognition in Gartner Magic Quadrant, marking historic milestone for the Arab world

CTM360 has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first-ever Arab World software technology to be named among the 17 globally leading companies for “Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)”. This is reflected in Gartner’s First CTI Magic Quadrant report, published on 4th May, signifying that the glo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines: Users urged to conserve electricity, rotational brownouts hit Luzon, 'Yellow' alert up in Visayas, as heatwave, plant outages, line failures push grid to the brink

Manila: Rotational brownouts swept parts of Luzon as the Philippines’ power grid ran with razor-thin reserves while several large generating units and key transmission lines went “offline”, officials said. This forced utilities to cut electricity to selected areas to prevent a wider “blackout”. The»»»

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Business-review 1h

National Bank of Romania keeps the monetary policy rate at 6.50% per annum

”Based on the assessments and data currently available, as well as given the high level of uncertainty, the NBR Board of Directors decided at its meeting today, May 15, 2026, to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50 percent per annum. At the same time, it was decided to maintain the in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

‘Clearly positive’: Angolan Ambassador hails growing ties with Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Relations between Angola and Qatar are entering a new phase of strategic cooperation driven by shared economic ambitions, expanding investment opportunities and growing collaboration in energy, agriculture, logistics and education, Ambassador of Angola to Qatar H E Antonio Coelho Ramos»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel PM Says Close to Killing All Architects of October 7 Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel had almost completed a key goal of the war in Gaza -- eliminating all those responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attack. His remarks followed the Israeli military's announcement that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas's armed wing»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Kill 7 Including an ‘Islamic Jihad’ Commander

Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including an "Islamic Jihad commander", Lebanese authorities and state media said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a "dead end". The health ministry published a "preliminary toll" f»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

15 Arabian Oryx Births Recorded at Saudi Arabia’s Imam Turki Royal in 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve recorded the birth of 15 Arabian oryx calves during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the success of wildlife conservation programs and efforts to restore ecological balance, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The programs are part of»»»

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UPI 1h

White House touts U.S.-China deals following Trump's Beijing trip - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald J. Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Thursday, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- China has agreed to purchase at least»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Doha Debates seeks to redefine public discourse

Doha, Qatar: At a time when public discourse is increasingly shaped by outrage, speed and polarisation, Doha Debates is positioning itself as a space for something quieter but more enduring: thoughtful dialogue. According to Managing Director of Doha Debates Amjad Atallah, success is not measured s»»»

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BNE 2h

Serbia to submit final NIS proposal to MOL as talks near deadline

Serbia will submit its final position to Hungary’s MOL Group on the potential takeover of a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) on May 15, with the Hungarian firm expected to respond early next week, Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said. MOL’s board is expected to decide on»»»

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BNE 2h

MOSCOW BLOG: Trump eats humble pie in Beijing

US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing ends today and he has been forced to eat humble pie after coming out of the gate last year with an extremely aggressive policy on China. If you remember in the heady days of Trump's first term in office we still lived under the pax Americana. Trump launch»»»

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BNE 2h

Russian SME closures accelerate in 1Q26 as economy contracts

Closures among Russia’s small and medium-sized enterprises accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, after the economy contracted in the first quarter of this year in real terms and economic pressure on small companies mounts. Russian Forbes reported that about 209,000 SMEs ceased operations during»»»

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BNE 2h

Russia leads Europe's skyscraper ranking

Russia accounts for 40 of the 50 tallest skyscrapers currently under construction in Europe, according to 2026 data published by World of Statistics, underscoring the country’s continued push into large-scale urban development despite sanctions and economic pressure linked to the war in Ukraine. Th»»»

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BNE 2h

Serbia to submit final NIS proposal to MOL as talks near deadline

Serbia will submit its final position to Hungary’s MOL Group on the potential takeover of a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) on May 15, with the Hungarian firm expected to respond early next week, Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said. MOL’s board is expected to decide on»»»

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BNE 2h

Lukashenko praises US as Belarus receives two-thirds of humanitarian aid from Washington

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has praised the United States as a leading source of humanitarian assistance for his country despite the sanctions regime, Russian outlet RBC reported on May 15. Speaking at a meeting with Franklin Graham, president and chief executive of the Billy Graham E»»»

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