An implosion at a Washington State paper facility has killed two people, with nine people still missing. Photo courtesy Longview Fire Department/Facebook May 27 (UPI) -- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Wednesday that the state expects a paper mill implosion Tuesday in Longview to be "the deadlies»»»

Share: Hamas’s armed wing confirmed on Wednesday that Israel killed its new leader Mohammed Odeh in a strike in Gaza City Tuesday, less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called Odeh “one of the architects” of the October 7 attacks that triggered more»»»

BEIJING: China is reportedly requiring some senior AI workers at private firms including Alibaba and DeepSeek to obtain approval before traveling abroad. The restrictions apply to startup founders, researchers, and executives considered important to China’s AI ambitions, with authorities adding peo»»»

Donald Trump is on a winning streak in Republican primaries, most recently endorsing Ken Paxton ahead of his Tuesday runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas. The president bragged at his Cabinet meeting Wednesday that Paxton's romp “was a prelude” for success in the November midterms. But Tru»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With a distinctive cultural and entertainment programme, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) transformed on the first day of the blessed Eid Al Adha into a destination filled with joy. The melodies of heritage blended seamlessly with the spirit of celebration, as Eid »»»

QNA Makkah Al-Mukarramah The Communications and Support Unit of Qatari Hajj Mission successfully implemented a comprehensive transportation plan for Qatari pilgrims using Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro. This meticulously planned operation aimed to ensure the safety and smooth movement of Qatari p»»»

A viral video appearing to show Donald Trump falling asleep at a Memorial Day ceremony this Monday sparked outrage online, reigniting rumours about the state of the US president’s health. Social media users claimed Trump was dozing off, and furious that it could take place at a ceremony to hon»»»

Crude oil prices plunged in volatile Asian trading early Thursday (May 28, 2026) as investors bet that a possible easing of tensions between the United States and Iran could eventually restore more normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. As of 7:09 am»»»

Agencies New Delhi The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the US agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical ‌minerals and energy security, as they sought to inject fresh energy into their grouping known as the Quad. The brief meeting between the countrie»»»

QNA Doha HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah was regarded as one of Qatar’s most influential figures in the energy sector, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s regional and international standing through a distinguished career spanning more than five decades in energy, government admi»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar has underscored that it is thoroughly committed to the United Nations Charter and has called for ending the persistent breaches of the Charter. Qatar pointed out that it will steadfastly continue its efforts as well as its regional and international partnerships, to »»»

A late-spring storm is bringing snow to California's Sierra Nevada, prompting Yosemite National Park officials to temporarily close Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park. Park rangers closed the road at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, due to forecast snow and hazardous travel cond»»»

President Donald Trump said the United States would not rush into a new agreement with Iran, declaring he was unconcerned about the political fallout ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program remained deadlocked. Speaking during a Cab»»»

ROME: The Italian Ministry of Health has issued its highest "red" alert warning as a major heatwave prepares to strike the country, covering four major cities: Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Turin. Temperatures are projected to surpass 30°C in several regions on Thursday. The red alert indicates that»»»

1 of 2 | SpaceX's Starship successfully launches Friday atop the Super Heavy V3 booster from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered SpaceX to investigate a "mishap" with one of the boosters after the launch. File Photo courtesy SpaceX | License Photo May 27 (»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza City on Wednesday as Hamas confirmed that prior Israeli airstrikes killed the new leader of its military wing less than two weeks after his predecessor died. Hamas said in a statement that Mohammed Odeh died Tuesday along with »»»

The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. The World Health Organization chief warned»»»

When an Indian student at a US university used AI to create the “Cockroach Janta Party (CPJ)”, a parody political party, it sparked a viral sensation, hitting the zeitgeist in a country that has been particularly affected by the Iran war. As India's youth circumvent bans to express their economic d»»»

A satirical political movement has gone viral amongst India's youth with an unusual mascot at the helm: the cockroach. The Cockroach Janta Party was born after India's chief justice referred to unemployed youth as "cockroaches". Though he later said he was misquoted, his comments ricocheted online.»»»

A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records while Spain and Italy are facing heat alerts and limits on outdoor work. Scientists say climate change is making these kinds of extreme heat»»»

If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran, it's little wonder that previously pro-Maga populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar's riva»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is emerging as the Middle East’s leading force in electric vehicle adoption and manufacturing as governments across the region accelerate efforts to cut oil dependence, strengthen energy security and build domestic clean-tech industries. According to a report released by the In»»»

Bulgaria requires an urgent and large-scale acceleration in wind energy development, including the addition of around 6 to 7 gigawatts of new capacity, in order to offset growing solar generation and ensure a balanced electricity system. This assessment was presented by former Acting Environment an»»»

Waymo displays a self-driving Jaguar taxi for the Bronx Community College Automotive Technology program on October 16 in New York City. The company paused service in Atlanta; Nashville, Tenn.; and San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Austin, Texas, following recent flood-related incidents and forecasts»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was not yet satisfied with Iran’s offers to make a deal, after Iranian state television reported details of what it claimed was a draft agreement.Speaking at a cabinet meeting in the White House, Trump added that he was in no rush to reach an »»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all countries under any future agreement with Iran, while warning Oman not to interfere in negotiations over the world’s most strategically vital energy corridor. “It’s international waters. Nobody’s »»»

May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Massachusetts are trying to find the owner of a large, creepy puppet recently turned over to the station. The Stoneham Police Department shared a photo of a massive marionette with red hair, no eyes and a clown costume. "We are attempting to locate the owner of this puppet»»»

SESAM in Jeddah’s Al-Mohammadiyyah district is an artisan bakery concept where everything is prepared from scratch early in the day, focusing mainly on croissants, pastries, and coffee items. The space has a warm, rustic setup and is designed around a bakery counter style where the display plays a »»»

LONDON: Yusuf Kaabneh, 16, was shot dead during a raid by Israeli settlers on the Palestinian towns of Sinjil and Jiljilya in the central West Bank on May 13. It is not clear who killed him — the armed settlers themselves or the Israeli army, which stood by and watched until a handful of villagers »»»

President of Colombia Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego speaks at the public Homegoing Service for the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope church in Chicago, on March 6. Petro is under criminal investigation over allegations of improper political interference. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | »»»

Cast member Matthew Perry attends the screening of Reelz's "The Kennedy's After Camelot" in 2017 at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Calif. The last of five people charged in connection with Perry's death was sentenced Wednesday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- K»»»

A Liberian man walk pass an ebola awareness painting on a wall in downtown Monrovia, Liberia, in 2015. The United States wants to build a quarantine facility for exposed Americans in Kenya. File Photo by Ahmed Jallanzo/EPA May 27 (UPI) -- The United States and Kenya are in talks to create a quarant»»»

GENEVA: About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since ​an October truce were in areas near the military’s armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops may be shooting at civilians merely for approaching the area, the UN human rights office said. The office said such actions would »»»

SESAM in Jeddah’s Al-Mohammadiyyah district is an artisan bakery concept where everything is prepared from scratch early in the day, focusing mainly on croissants, pastries, and coffee items. The space has a warm, rustic setup and is designed around a bakery counter style where the display plays a »»»

RAQQA: Flooding from Euphrates River damages homes and prompts evacuations in SyriaWater levels in the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria rose over the past two days, causing flooding, officials said, prompting authorities to urge residents living along the banks to move inland. There we»»»

The 39-day bombing and air defense campaign against Iran depleted inventories of key U.S. munitions stockpiles, as a previous CSIS analysis detailed. The report highlighted the fact that main obstacle challenging the process of replenishing the depleted weaponry inventories is time, expecting a sta»»»

The US has declined to condemn Russia over its warning about upcoming strikes on military-linked sites in Kiev in retaliation for Ukraine’s deadly attack on a college dormitory. On Friday, Ukrainian drones struck an education facility in the Russian town of Starobelsk, killing 21 people, mostly you»»»

ACCRA: The first flight of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa over anti-immigrant tensions landed in Accra Wednesday, greeted by the foreign minister and patriotic songs blasted over the airport speakers. Some 800 Ghanaians in total are expected to leave South Africa after Accra organiz»»»

The Yemeni government is betting that rebuilding the transport sector can help revive an economy battered by more than a decade of war that has left airports, ports and roads badly damaged. Yemeni Transport Minister Mohsen al-Amri told Asharq Al-Awsat that rebuilding the sector “requires resources,»»»

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Sadrist movement, said on Wednesday he had decided to sever his movement’s ties with its armed wing, Saraya al-Salam, and place its members under the authority of the state, in a move that comes amid political and government efforts to restrict weapons t»»»

Anne Keast-Butlers, director of Britain's Government Communications Headquarters, will give a rare public speech Wednesday saying Britain is at a "moment of consequence" as it faces brazen attacks from hostile countries. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA May 27 (UPI) -- Great Britain and its allie»»»

WASHINGTON, May 27 (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would not be comfortable with Russia or China taking Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. "No, I would not be comfortable​. That would not make me comfortable," Trump told reporters when asked about the possi»»»

Residents of Sofia's Mladost borough Wednesday protested against the construction of a 75-metre-tall building in the area. Traffic on Aleksandar Malinov Boulevard was temporarily blocked. The project will be put to a re-vote in the Sofia City Council on Thursday. The protesters’ main demand is that»»»

Athens: A total of 50 undocumented migrants were rescued off the southern coast of Crete Island, Greek authorities said on Wednesday. The authorities added that the migrants had earlier been spotted aboard a small dinghy about 40 nautical miles off Ierapetra, on the island's southern coast. They cl»»»

CAIRO: Iranians began to regain Internet access on Wednesday after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. But users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted, as they were before the cutoff began during nationwide protests in January. »»»

Once the darling of the Democratic Party, Tulsi Gabbard had a hard-earned reputation as a no-nonsense proponent of fact-based truth, which she assiduously incorporated into her eloquent defense of Constitutional due process and moral integrity when it came to the national security of the United Sta»»»

WASHINGTON: Crews were set to resume searching Wednesday for nine workers at a Washington paper mill where a tank imploded, releasing a highly destructive chemical mixture called “white liquor” and causing at least one confirmed death. Authorities said there was no hope of finding more survivors of»»»

More than 1.7 million pilgrims on Wednesday began performing four key Hajj rituals, including the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamarat, shaving or trimming hair, animal sacrifice, Tawaf Al Ifadah and Sai between Safa and Marwah, on the third day of the annual pilgrimage. Pilgrims who spent the »»»

Former President Joe Biden has sued the Department of Justice to prevent the release of private recordings of his discussions with his ghostwriter. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- Former President Joe Biden filed suit against the Department of Justice Tuesday to block »»»

The Israeli army made on Wednesday further incursions around the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh beyond the Israeli-declared "yellow line” while increasing airstrikes up to 20 kilometers from the border and forcing the full evacuation of towns around the city. The advance followed Israeli threat»»»