Middle East Observer 2m

Egypt Paves the Way for a Cashless Society

As Egypt strides towards a cashless future, the recent launch of Apple Pay and the upcoming introduction of Google Wallet in 2025 mark significant milestones in the nation’s financial inclusion strategy. These advancements are integral to Egypt’s 2022-2025 plan to embrace contactless payment method»»»

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Gulf News 28m

National Media Authority holds first session of Media Content Standards Awareness Campaign in Abu Dhabi

The National Media Authority (NMA) has launched a series of sessions as part of the National Campaign for Awareness of the 2026 Media Content Standards, aimed at fostering a safe and responsible media environment that promotes creativity and excellence in the UAE. The NMA inaugurated the campaign W»»»

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Al Manar 37m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an armored personnel carrier at Khallet Al-Raj in the town of Deir Seryan with a loitering glider and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 37m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Liman barracks with a squadron of attack drones: statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UPI 39m

Trump announces ‘Garden of American Heroes’ project in D.C. - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Friday that wants to build the National Garden of American Heroes, an exhibit of statues in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that wants to build the National Garden of Americ»»»

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Sputnik 44m

Israel, Lebanon to Extend Ceasefire by 45 Days - US State Dept.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress in the negotiations, US State Department Spokesperson Thomas Pigott said on Friday. "On May 14 and 15, the United States hosted two days of highly-productive talks between Israel a»»»

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Al Manar 49m

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy warplanes attacked a building in the town of Marwaniyeh, Sidon district, located in the Balata neighborhood - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 50m

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says

WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire US President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the US State Department said on Friday. “The April 16 ‌cessation of ‌hostilities will be extended ‌by ⁠45 days to enable ⁠further progress,” State Department spokesman Tom»»»

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DW 1h

Trump says no change in Taiwan policy as China visit wraps

LivePoliticsUnited States of AmericaTrump says no change in Taiwan policy as China visit wrapsLouis Oelofse | Wesley Rahn | Roshni Majumdar | Kate Hairsine with AFP, AP, Reuters, dpaUS President Donald Trump is headed home to Washington after spending two days with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. Bo»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria appoints new ambassador to Canada

Damascus, May 15 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria said on Friday that Abdulkader Husrieh has been appointed as the new Syrian ambassador to Canada, in line with established diplomatic procedures. The Foreign Ministry’s Information and Communications Administration sai»»»

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Arab News 1h

Syria’s recovery could be a ‘success story’ if the world acts, Security Council told

NEW YORK CITY: Syria remains at a “critical, yet promising” juncture, the UN warned on Friday, as senior officials told the Security Council that progress on efforts related to accountability, recovery and the return of refugees risk being undermined by insecurity and economic hardship, coupled wit»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘World’s oldest dog’ contender dies in France aged 30

VILLY-LE-PELLOUX, France: A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been “the world’s oldest dog” has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday. Contacted by AFP, Guinness World Records said it “did not receive an application or associated evidence” before Lazare passed away on Thursday, so co»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation

London: West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were denied a crucial equaliser against Arsenal. Nuno's team thought they had rescued a valuable 1-1 draw with the Premier League leaders last weekend when Callum Wilson netted i»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria’s envoy outlines justice, returns and investment gains in Syria

New York, May 15 (SANA) Syria’s permanent representative to the UN Security Council, Ibrahim Olabi, said Friday during a Security Council session in New York on developments in the situation in Syria, that transitional‑justice process is moving forward as one of the pillars of the new Syria, noting»»»

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UPI 2h

WHO reports 10 hantavirus cases, 3 deaths, tied to cruise ship - UPI.com

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefs the press on the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship during a joint press conference with the Spanish prime minister at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Hamas to Choose its Leader on Sunday Amid Push for Comprehensive National Dialogue

Hamas voiced hope that a direct meeting would be held between its leadership and Fatah’s after the end of the latter’s eighth general conference, which is being held for a second day in Ramallah, Gaza, Cairo, and Beirut. The conference is due to end on Saturday with the election of new members to F»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 2h

Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim

NEW YORK: Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration “secretly engineered” the outcome of his case. US President Trump has championed the effort to deport Mahmoud Khali»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Drone Threat Underscores How Unmanned Warfare Transforms Modern Combat: WSJ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Drone Threat Underscores How Unmanned Warfare Transforms Modern Combat: WSJ 15-05-2026 19:38 PM A screenshot from video footage s»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers on the Al-Bayyada-Naqoura road with a squadron of attack drones: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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RT 2h

How much money does Rutte want NATO to give Ukraine?

Read more NATO chief wants to triple money flows to corruption-plagued Ukraine – Politico NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants NATO members to cough up 0.25% of their GDP for Ukraine. This figure seems minuscule, but how much hard-earned taxpayer money does it add up to? Rutte floated the idea a»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army D9 bulldozer in the town of Rashaf with a loitering glider and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 3h

Injury-hit Romelu Lukaku included in Belgium’s World Cup squad for the fourth time

BRUSSELS: Romelu Lukaku’s efforts to recover from injuries seem to have paid off after the Napoli striker was included in Belgium’s World Cup squad Friday. Lukaku, midfield great Kevin de Bruyne and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois are set to play their fourth World Cup campaigns. Lukaku has»»»

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Arab News 3h

‘We are in a phase as big as the printing press’: How Jordan became Arab world’s blueprint for media literacy

LONDON: Sitting comfortably in his office in Amman, Dr. Ziad Rifai does not immediately strike you as someone whose grand mission is to fight information warfare. The dean of the Jordan Media Institute and architect of its media literacy program — one of the first and most comprehensive initiatives»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Ukraine Vows More Strikes on Russia After Attack on Kyiv Kills 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children, according to officials. Russia has shown little sign of halting its more than four-year invasion of Ukraine, launchin»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:30 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Bint Jbeil city in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage and artillery shells: statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Awsat 3h

US Will Replenish Every Barrel of Oil It Releases from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Energy Secretary Says

The US will replenish every barrel of oil it releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Energy Secretary Chris Wright ‌said Friday ‌at an event in Sabine ‌Pass, ⁠Texas. "We're releasing oil ⁠now, and for each barrel we're releasing, we're going to get at least 1.2 barrels of oil back into the r»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

‘Happiest Day of Our Lives’: Gazans Hold Mass Wedding Among Ruins

Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, the white fabric intricately embroidered in a rainbow of colors, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as they walked with their grooms past the tents and ruined buildings of Gaza City. To the tune of popular songs played from loudspeakers in a city»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israeli Strikes Wound Dozens in Lebanon as Talks in US Enter Second Day

Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the Hezbollah group on Friday, wounding 37 people as the two countries' envoys started a second day of peace talks in Washington. United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza condemned the "unacceptable" toll»»»

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Sana 4h

UN envoys highlight progress, major challenges in Syria’s transition

New York, May 15 (SANA) The UN Security Council heard a stark picture of Syria on Friday, with deputy special envoy Claudio Cordone and humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher stressing both progress toward accountability and persistent humanitarian shortages. Claudio Cordone told the Council that there is»»»

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Arab News 4h

No drones detected in Finnish airspace, after drone alert

HELSINKI: No drones were confirmed in Finland’s airspace on Friday, Finnish authorities said, after an early-morning emergency alert led to jets being scrambled and air traffic suspended over Helsinki for several hours. Safety authorities issued an alert for the Uusimaa region in southern Finland, »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon, Israel Start Day Two of Talks Despite Violence

Lebanon and Israel opened a second day of talks in Washington on Friday, diplomats said, despite a new flare-up of violence with Israel striking its northern neighbor. Envoys from the two countries, which have no diplomatic relations, resumed talks at the State Department shortly after 9 am (1300 G»»»

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UPI 4h

24 dead after Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine - UPI.com

Ukrainian rescuers carry the body of a victim after a nine-story residential building was hit by an overnight Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday. At least 24 were killed and dozens more injured. Photo by Mykola Tymchenko/EPA May 15 (UPI) -- At least 24 people are dead after Russia attacked K»»»

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Arab News 4h

‘Submerged’ reveals the hidden heritage of the Red Sea

JEDDAH: A new documentary analyzing the importance of the discovery of the 18th-century Umluj shipwreck, just off the coastline of the Red Sea, has been unveiled. “Submerged” is a 10-minute film featuring Heritage Commission experts. It follows the first fully Saudi-led marine archaeological missio»»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

“Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference yields signing 3 future projects

On 13 September 2017, on the sidelines of the inauguration of the “Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference organised by EIB in collabouration with MIIC, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr signed a financing agreement worth EUR 4.7 million with the »»»

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Gulf News 4h

VD Satheesan gets emotional during visit to late mentor G Karthikeyan’s home

Dubai: Ahead of his elevation to Kerala’s top post, chief minister-designate VD Satheesan visited the home of his late mentor and became visibly emotional, breaking down in tears. Satheesan, who is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister on May 18 following the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s l»»»

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RT 4h

Vancouver mayor clarifies claims he has AI doing work for him

The mayor of the Canadian city of Vancouver, Ken Sim, has clarified that artificial intelligence systems are not used to make municipal decisions after remarks about digital assistants handling parts of his workload sparked debate online, local media reported. The backlash began after Sim told a te»»»

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RT 4h

US policy on Taiwan remains ‘unchanged,’ Rubio says after China’s warning

Washington’s policy on Taiwan remains unchanged and any attempt by China to break the status quo would be a “terrible mistake,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio made the remarks in an interview with NBC News on Friday, while traveling with President Donald Trump on the first state »»»

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Arab News 5h

Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres

CANNES: Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the “massacring” of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who traveled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his thoughts about e»»»

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Arab News 5h

Art Dubai returns for special 20th edition in pared back, intimate format

DUBAI; The 20th anniversary edition of Art Dubai arrived this week in a more intimate, pared-back format, yet still drew eager crowds that flowed steadily through the venue from opening hour. Collectors, curators, artists and art enthusiasts gathered in the familiar corridors of Madinat Jumeirah, w»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah in southern Lebanon for the second time with a loitering glider: statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli enemy army helicopter in the skies over the town of Al-Bayyada in southern Lebanon with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to withdraw: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 5h

Saudi Arabia upgrades Hajj journey with 19-language smart app

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national digital platform Tawakkalna is providing Hajj-related government services in 19 languages for pilgrims and workers during the 1447H Hajj season, as part of wider efforts to improve the pilgrimage experience through advanced digital solutions. The initiative comes with»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE students score near-perfect CBSE results despite most exams being cancelled - here's how they did it

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released Class 12 results on Wednesday for millions of students, including those in UAE-based CBSE schools, under circumstances unlike any previous year. Regional tensions stemming from the US-Israel-Iran conflict forced the cancellation of»»»

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RT 5h

America’s missile arsenal explained: From Minuteman III to Dark Eagle

The US boasts impressive military capabilities that solidify the country’s position among the world’s military powers. This also applies to missile technology – the US maintains its status as a major global missile power, and long competed with the Soviet Union in the missile and space race. The US»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 5h

Angry Libyan football fans set GNU building on fire during protest

TRIPOLI: Angry fans of a football ‌club in Tripoli protesting a referee decision set fire to the facade and garden of the headquarters of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), two eyewitnesses and a local TV channel said on Thursday. The violence flared in the capital on Thursday evening, aft»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Zionist Enemy Intensifies Attacks on southern Lebanon

The Israeli warplanes launched on Friday airstrikes on the towns of Qusaybah, Mayfadoun, Shukin, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Srifa, Tayr Falsayh, Majadel, Burj Qalawiyah, Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, Dabaal, Frun, Ghandouriyah, Shabriha, Maashouq, al-Masakin, the Abbasieh junction, and al-Housh. A building near Hir»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:45 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the Deir Seryan River in southern Lebanon with a loitering glider [FPV]: statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:40 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with artillery shells and a rocket barrage: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:40 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with artille»»»