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New York City to hold lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets

Doha, Qatar: New York City has launched a lottery offering 1,000 discounted FIFA World Cup tickets priced at $50 for residents. In a social media post, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ticket prices for matches had risen into the thousands of dollars, prompting the city to introduce the init»»»

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Israeli warplane, drone strike towns of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and Arab Salim in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplane, drone strike towns of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and Arab Salim in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 24-05-2026 10:52 AM L»»»

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Axios’ Ravid cites US official: “It would not be a one-sided ceasefire and if Hezbollah tried to rearm or instigate attacks, Israel would be allowed to take action to prevent it” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Axios’ Ravid cites US official: “It would not be a one-sided ceasefire and if Hezbollah tried to rearm or instigate attacks, Israel would b»»»

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Czech president urges tougher NATO response to Russia

Czech President Petr Pavel has urged NATO to “show its teeth” in response to what he described as Russian “provocations” on the bloc’s eastern flank. Pavel’s remarks follow a series of Ukrainian drone incursions into NATO airspace in Europe. Since mid-March, long-range UAVs have repeatedly crossed »»»

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Over 50 Journalists Heading to Site of Ukrainian Attack on Dormitory in Starobelsk

Twenty-one students died and dozens more were injured as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, the Lugansk People's Republic, on Friday night. “Today, media representatives from 19 countries arrived in the Lugansk People’s Republic: Austria,»»»

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Gulf News 43m

UAE warns cyber risks are becoming more costly and sophisticated

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has highlighted the growing importance of cyber insurance amid accelerating digital transformation and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats targeting individuals and organisations alike. The UAE cyber insurance market is estimated at around US$70 m»»»

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Al-Manar correspondent in Lebanon reports a series of Israeli strikes targeting towns and villages in Nabatieh district since dawn on Sunday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in Lebanon reports a series of Israeli strikes targeting towns and villages in Nabatieh district since dawn on Sunda»»»

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Axios’ Barak Ravid: Draft MOU between US, Iran also makes clear that the war “between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon would end” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Axios’ Barak Ravid: Draft MOU between US, Iran also makes clear that the war “between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon would end” 24-05-2026»»»

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Britain’s Navy Prepares to Clear Mines in the Strait of Hormuz While Waiting for a Peace Deal

Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effor»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Petrodollar isn’t collapsing - but Iran war is exposing its limits

For decades, the global oil market operated on a relatively simple assumption: crude oil flows through the world economy in US dollars, and that system helps anchor American financial power. The Iran conflict is testing that assumption in real time. Nearly two months into the crisis, with the Strai»»»

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Temperatures could hit 43°C during Eid Al Adha in the UAE

Dubai: As millions across the UAE prepare to mark Eid Al Adha this week, the holiday is expected to bring generally fair weather conditions accompanied by rising temperatures, humid nights and occasional clouds, according to the National Center of Meteorology. A brief dip in temperatures is forecas»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Winners honoured at 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club honoured winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Culture offers ‘This Is Qatar’ encyclopedia in 17 languages

Doha: During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘This Is Qatar’ encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the Ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the »»»

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Qatari artist Ghada Al Suwaidi designs Pierre Gasly’s helmet for Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix

Doha, Qatar: For the second year running, Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative has teamed up with Pierre Gasly of the BWT Alpine F1 Team to bring contemporary art into the high-speed world of Formula One. The concept revolves around inviting artists from around the world to design helmets for select»»»

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Arab News 1h

Bomb explosion near railway track in southwest Pakistan wounds more than two dozen

QUETTA, Pakistan: A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said. The force of the explosion caused two of the train cars to overturn and catch fire,»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘Extremely dangerous’: Cycle-mad Amsterdam slams brakes on ‘fatbikes’

THE HAGUE: Fast, fashionable mode of transport for some, scourge of the cycle path for others: in bike-mad Amsterdam, complaints about “fatbikes” have driven authorities to impose an unprecedented ban in one of the city’s top parks. Hugely popular with children, fatbikes — so called for their ultra»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Venezuela’s Machado Vows Another Run for Presidency and Eyes Return from Exile Before End of 2026

Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced Saturday that she plans to run for president again and intends to return to her home country before the end of 2026. Machado's remarks, made while meeting in Panama with several fellow Venezuelan opposition leaders, come more tha»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Bangladesh Puts AI in Driving Seat to Tackle Terrible Traffic

Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities. Across Dhaka, buses, cars, motorcycles and pedal rickshaws jostle for space -- seeming to treat s»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

'Extremely Dangerous': Cycle-mad Amsterdam Slams Brakes on 'Fatbikes'

Fast, fashionable mode of transport for some, scourge of the cycle path for others: in bike-mad Amsterdam, complaints about "fatbikes" have driven authorities to impose an unprecedented ban in one of the city's top parks. Hugely popular with children, fatbikes -- so called for their ultra-thick tir»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Would-Be Challenger to UK PM Faces Uphill Battle in Key Vote

Makerfield, a little-known political district in northwest England, has been thrust into the spotlight in the UK ahead of a by-election dubbed one of the most consequential in British history. The June 18 vote could prompt embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer's downfall, as the main potential riva»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Adeeb Ahamed named to The Washington Post Intelligence Council on AI & Technology

Doha, Qatar: Washington Post Intelligence, the intelligence and advisory platform of The Washington Post, has named Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings, to its Council on AI & Technology. The council is a global leadership forum focused on advancing policy and industry innova»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Rising consumer inflation pressures cloud path of US monetary policy

Doha, Qatar: At the beginning of the year, the US economy was on a path of steady growth and moderating inflation. Price pressures continued to ease from their post-Covid pandemic peak, with consumer inflation declining from around 9% in mid-2022, steadily converging back to the 2% target of the Fe»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Military Media issued overnight statement 1 elaborating on a rocket strike targeting Israeli vehicles in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Bayyada - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media issued overnight statement 1 elaborating on a rocket strike targeting Israeli vehicles in the southern Lebanese to»»»

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Israeli Channel 12, citing an Israeli source: Proposed Iran deal ‘bad’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12, citing an Israeli source: Proposed Iran deal ‘bad’ 24-05-2026 09:25 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli Channel 12, citi»»»

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Bulgaria Celebrates Day of Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of Bulgarian Alphabet

On May 24, Bulgaria celebrates the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literature. The day is traditionally marked by paying floral tributes to monuments of St Cyril and St Methodius and festivities at schools, community cent»»»

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Pakistani FM says negotiations offer ‘grounds for optimism’ toward positive, lasting Outcome: Reuters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani FM says negotiations offer ‘grounds for optimism’ toward positive, lasting Outcome: Reuters 24-05-2026 09:04 AM Latest News Urgen»»»

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Iran;s IRGC chief: Any new act of aggression will trigger a devastating, hellish response extending across both regional and broader theaters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran;s IRGC chief: Any new act of aggression will trigger a devastating, hellish response extending across both regional and broader theate»»»

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Iran’s IRGC chief: Third imposed war was complex, but our decisive response thwarted enemy plans - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Pakistani FM says the important call made by President Trump represents a crucial step towards achieving regional peace: Reuters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani FM says the important call made by President Trump represents a crucial step towards achieving regional peace: Reuters 24-05-2026»»»

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Food Safety Rating Programme boosts competitiveness

Doha, Qatar: The Food Safety Rating Programme for Food Establishments run by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is playing a growing role in enhancing competitiveness among food establishments by encouraging higher standards of compliance with health and safety regulations. The programme not only»»»

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Arab News 2h

Amira Al-Zuhair looks back on Cannes Film Festival experience

DUBAI: French Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair shared a glimpse into her Cannes Film Festival experience this weekend after she attended one of the event’s most high-profile evenings, the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026. Held annually during the Cannes Film Festival 2026, the amfAR Gala took place at the legenda»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How ingredients and community have shaped Dubai's bkry

bkry bills itself as an "experimental multidisciplinary bakespace" rather than simply a bakery. Hyperfocused on ingredients and the artform of baking, the Dubai-born brand has become a must-visit destination since opening in Alserkal Avenue in June 2024. Gulf News spoke to head baker and co-founder»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Rescuers Race to Find Survivors after a Deadly Chinese Coal Mine Blast Kills at Least 82

Rescuers in northern China looked for survivors Sunday after the country's deadliest coal mine explosion in recent years killed at least 82 people. An Associated Press reporter witnessed police and security guarding the entrance to the mining facility located in Qinyuan county in the city of Changz»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Convocation season highlights growing focus on human capital

Doha, Qatar: As universities across Qatar host graduation ceremonies this season, thousands of students are marking the end of years of hard work and the beginning of a new chapter. For the country, however, convocation season represents more than academic achievement and it reflects the outcome of»»»

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Arab News 2h

China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82

QINYUAN, China: Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage

Despite the Middle East war, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. "Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out," the 49-year-old US national, who asked that only his first name be used, told AFP. "We are undo»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Unpacking Israel's incoherent strategy in Lebanon

The Lebanese front offers a striking illustration of Israel’s lack of a coherent long-term strategy. The continuation of hostilities under restrictive conditions and within the framework of a fragile, virtually nonexistent, ceasefire—recently extended by the United States for an additional 45 days »»»

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Suspect Dead after Opening Fire near White House Security Checkpoint

A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the US Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month. The law enforcement agency said in a statement»»»

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U.S. missile use in Israel defense raises concerns in East Asia - UPI.com

Heavy consumption of THAAD and Standard Missile interceptors during Iran conflict sparks worries over U.S. deterrence capacity in Asia A launch vehicle of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is seen at a U.S. military base in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The U»»»

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Lebanon Civil Defense Says Israeli Strike Destroys its Nabatieh Facility

Lebanon's civil defense agency said early on Sunday its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh had been destroyed by an Israeli strike. The Directorate General of Civil Defense said the building had collapsed and a large number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged by a "direct hit»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Video: White House shooting caught on camera as reporters take cover

Reporters on the White House North Lawn were forced to take cover and rush into the press briefing room on Saturday evening after gunfire was heard near the presidential complex, triggering a brief lockdown and a rapid security response from the Secret Service. Several journalists, some filming liv»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Who was Nasire Best? Secret Service identifies White House shooting suspect

A suspect identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire outside a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to media reports. Authorities said Best fired multiple rounds at offic»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi Arabia expands smart transport network to move millions of Hajj pilgrims efficiently

MINA/MADINAH: Saudi Arabia activated an extensive transportation and mobility network on Sunday as the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage began, deploying high-capacity rail, shuttle bus and road-management systems to facilitate the movement of more than 1.6 million pilgrims across Makkah and the holy sites, SPA»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE braces for humid nights and rising temperatures

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE on Sunday, with humid conditions expected overnight and into Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas. According to the forecast, low clouds are expected to appear eastward, while fog or mist »»»

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Arab News 5h

Britain’s navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal

ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY: Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the»»»

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Arab News 5h

Venezuela’s Machado vows another run for presidency and eyes a return from exile by end of 2026

PANAMA CITY, Panama: Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced on Saturday that she plans to run for president again and intends to return to her home country before the end of 2026. Machado’s remarks, made while meeting in Panama with several fellow Venezuelan oppositio»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Shooting near White House: Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents

A gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening has died after being shot by US Secret Service officers, according to statements cited by US media reports. A bystander was also wounded in the exchange of gunfire, though officials have not released details about the person’s condit»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook

Dubai: Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector as part of an elaborate espionage campaign during the US-Israeli war with Iran, cybersecurity researchers told CNN on Friday. The Iranian operatives also targeted a US oil and gas firm, along with org»»»

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RT 6h

Hungary restores ban on Ukrainian food imports

Hungary has restored a ban on Ukrainian food imports after the new government “accidentally” allowed the restrictions to lapse. The ban, covering around 20 categories of agricultural goods, was introduced in 2023 after former Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government declared an emergency over the e»»»

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East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Anadolu via Getty ImagesGikomba in Nairobi is just one of many huge markets dedicated to worn clothing in East Africa Not even heavy rain can keep shoppers away fr»»»

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