Gulf News 17m

Justice Dept alleges Yale bias against white, Asian applicants

The US Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants following a year-long probe into diversity practices at the elite university. It is the latest chapter in President Donald Trump's campaign against US colleges, which he accuses of»»»

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UPI 1h

Vance cites 'widespread fraud' in gov't programs during Maine visit - UPI.com

Vice President JD Vance, shown on Wednesday in Washington announcing a new anti-fraud crackdown, blasted Democrats as poor stewards of the taxpayers' dollars during an appearance Thursday in Maine. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance renewed his focus o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Could Hormuz make Iran rich? Military says 'Yes' — Here's what experts say

While India is hosting Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently in Delhi for the BRIC Foreign Ministers Meeting, Iran's military attacked and sunk an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman. India deplored the move. The attack was no accident. It forms part of a deliberate strategy of Ir»»»

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UPI 1h

House passes bill to discourage release without bond before trial - UPI.com

The House Rules Committee debates the Cashless Bail Reporting Act on Tuesday in Washington before advancing it to the full House, which passed it Thursday. Photo by Olivia Ardito/Medill News Service WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) The House on Thursday passed the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, which is inte»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s ‘repeated provocative practices’ at Al-Aqsa Mosque

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned Israeli authorities for their “provocative” actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom denounced “repeated provocative practices carried out by officials of the Israeli occupation authorities against” the mosque, “mo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over storm victims

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India following the storm that swept through Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

GORD and Barzan University College sign agreement

Partnership to advance sustainability-driven higher education and research Tribune News Network Doha The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan University College (BUC), a leading higher education institution in Qatar affiliate»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

‘Summer Splash’ to bring PAW Patrol, SpongeBob to Meryal Waterpark

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of ‘Summer Splash’, a month-long family entertainment experience taking place at Meryal Waterpark Beach from June 1 to 30. Featuring Nickelodeon’s globally recognised characters from PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants, the event wi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

NU-Q Media Majlis Museum winds up exhibition exploring Gulf Futurism

Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) celebrates the successful conclusion of its 11th exhibition, ‘What’s between, between?’, which ran from January 26 to May 14, 2026. The exhibition invited visitors to examine the meanings and complexities o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for 5th edition

Tribune News Network Doha Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enth»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Msheireb Museums hosts QU annual architecture exhibition

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums hosted ‘Mimar: From Education to Impact,’ the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University (QU), showcasing thesis projects and achievements by more than 40 undergraduate and graduating students. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Aspetar, Awqaf ministry to hold Hajj health seminar for Qatari pilgrims

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, in cooperation with Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, will organise a health awareness seminar for Qatari pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj season under the theme “Your Health Completes Your Journey”. The initiative, organised through the ministry’»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar donates navigation equipment to Beirut’s international airport

QNA Beirut Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, has provided a grant to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Lebanon in support of Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, including navigation equipment and technical systems. Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoECC holds session on 2026climate change conferences

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by its Climate Change Department, held a session on the strategic directions of climate change conferences for 2026 as part of preparations to monitor developments in international climate negotiations and the key issues o»»»

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France24 2h

People & Profit - Is home ownership still part of the American Dream?

Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Price Hike: signals a tighter competitive supply landscape in 2025

Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant, Aramco, has raised oil prices for Asian buyers. This decision aligns with expectations of a tighter supply landscape, as OPEC+ recently opted to delay production increases. Aramco has adjusted the price of its flagship Arab Light crude by 60 cents, establishing a $1.»»»

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UPI 2h

HUD secretary under bipartisan fire for proposed housing program cuts - UPI.com

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner speaks during a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget request for HUD in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capi»»»

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RT 3h

Pentagon launches cheap missile procurement drive

The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles alongside up to 12,000 inexpensive hypersonic weapons as part of a major push to rebuild US stockpiles after several high-intensity conflicts. The effort will rely heavily on emerging defense firms rather than tra»»»

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Arab News 3h

Outgoing champions Al-Ittihad beat Al-Ettifaq to go fifth in Saudi Pro League

DUBAI: In the closing days of their reign as Saudi Pro League champions, Al-Ittihad clinched a 3-1 away victory over Al-Ettifaq to go fifth in the table, three clear of Al-Taawoun. The visitors took the lead at EGO stadium in Dammam through Houssem Aouar after only three minutes, and Moussa Diaby d»»»

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Arab News 3h

Book Review: ‘Uncharted Spaces’

In “Uncharted Spaces: Reset the Agenda. Reimagine the Boardroom,” Shefaly M. Yogendra makes a timely and provocative argument: The boardroom is not a resting place for the great, the good, or the retiring, but a dynamic arena where governance is a contact sport — and only the prepared, the curious,»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Lebanon-Israel talks face familiar hurdles – Ya Libnan

Share: By GISELLE RUHIYYIH EWING and DANIELLA CHESLOW A person is seen inside a burning vehicle as men attempt to put out the fire after an Israeli airstrike hit a car in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange strikes despite a U.S.-mediated truce. | Mustafa »»»

Arab News 3h

Can planned UK-France Hormuz naval mission help secure safe passage for ships?

LONDON: As global energy markets reel from a supply shock caused by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a British warship is heading toward the region as part of a planned UK-France-led defensive effort to help secure one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The UK said on May 9 that »»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. Central Command chief: Iran's military 'severely degraded' - UPI.com

U.S. Central Command's Adm. Brad Cooper contradicted recent reports that internal intelligence assessments given to senior U.S. officials showed that Iran retained most of its prewar missile capacity. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- The war in Iran has "s»»»

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BNE 3h

Germany revamps its energy laws, but risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence

Germany risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence unless policymakers give battery storage equal treatment in upcoming power market reforms, energy think-tank Ember has warned. In a report published on May 13, Ember said Germany’s electricity system was at a “critical inflec»»»

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Arab News 3h

Champions League race overshadowed as Serie A serves up fixture chaos

ROME: The penultimate round of the Serie A campaign promises an intriguing fight for places in next season’s Champions League, but a fixture scheduling stand-off between the league and local authorities left clubs and supporters in limbo until an agreement was finally reached. Serie A rules require»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Arabia floats Middle Eastern non-aggression pact with Iran: FT

LONDON: Saudi Arabia has discussed the idea of a Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran as part of efforts to manage regional tensions after the end of the US-Israel war with Tehran, according to foreign diplomats cited by the Financial Times. While the report contained no Saudi confirmation, it»»»

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Arab News 4h

Swift Student Challenge winners use coding to help solve real-world issues

RIYADH: Layan Allhidaan, Maram Bin Gubair and Noura Alshathry are the latest winners of the Apple Swift Student Challenge after they used their coding skills to solve real-world environment, communication, and climate change challenges. Through the Swift Student Challenge, Allhidaan created Velora,»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria joins global leaders at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali

Kigali, May 14 (SANA) Strengthening its presence on the global economic stage, Syria officially participated on Thursday, in the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum held in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The Syrian delegation, representing the Syrian Investment Authority (SIA), is led by its Directo»»»

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France24 4h

Cuba says oil reserves have 'run out' as blackouts, fuel shortages spark protests

Cuba's power blackouts worsened on Thursday, with the country's energy minister saying that oil reserves sent by Russia had "run out" under a tightened US fuel embargo of the island. Dozens of Cubans took took the streets outside of Havana on Wednesday night to protest the crippling blackouts and f»»»

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Arab News 4h

How Saudi organizations are embedding AI into decision making

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence drive is rapidly moving from experimentation to operational reality, as organizations increasingly integrate AI into core business functions rather than treating it as a separate innovation initiative. “AI in Saudi Arabia is moving beyond pilots fast»»»

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Arab News 4h

Red Cross launches Jeddah air bridge to fast-track Sudan relief

JEDDAH: In response to the growing humanitarian needs in Sudan, the International Committee of the Red Cross has begun operating its RED aircraft from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to facilitate the rapid movement of humanitarian personnel supporting its operations in the African s»»»

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Sana 5h

The 78th anniversary of al-Nakba: unhealed wound and a reality that reproduces tragedy

Occupied Jerusalem, May.14 (SANA) Caught between an open wound and a reality that continues to reproduce the tragedy, Palestine marks the 78th anniversary of al-Nakba under exceptionally harsh conditions. Today, Palestinians face overlapping crises, as massive waves of displacement in the Gaza Stri»»»

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Sputnik 5h

US Secret Bio-Labs in Ukraine Under the Lens After Repeated Russian Warnings

The world does owe an apology to Russia for dismissing its concerns regarding US secret global bio-research as conspiracy, experts tell Sputnik. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a probe into more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine, »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Lebanon Truce Becomes Open Battlefield Between Hezbollah, Israel

The confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah widened on Thursday as Israeli strikes moved beyond southern border villages into the western Bekaa, while new evacuation warnings reached populated towns farther from the front line. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire and drone attacks targeting Isr»»»

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France24 5h

Iran’s small businesses collapse under war, inflation and internet blackout

Prices for some goods have tripled or quadrupled within a matter of months. At least two million people have lost their jobs, the currency has lost 60% of its value, the international internet has been shut down for more than 75 days, and there is no end in sight. This is the reality of Iran’s econ»»»

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Gulf News 5h

12 suspected migrant bodies wash ashore on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast

Egyptian authorities recovered the decomposed bodies of 12 suspected irregular migrants on a beach in the Abu Ghalila area near the city of Sidi Barrani on Egypt’s north-western Mediterranean coast on Thursday. Residents discovered the bodies after waves washed them ashore alongside wooden debris b»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:10 on Thursday 14-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Tayr Harfa town with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 13 - 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 15:10 on Thursday 14-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Tayr Harfa t»»»

France24 5h

'Extremely positive and productive talks': Trump praises Xi meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day summit. The Chinese Foreign ministry said the comments came in a closed-door meeting tha»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Lebanese official says Trump 'sincere' in his desire to help Lebanon

A senior Lebanese official familiar with the negotiations in Washington said Thursday Lebanon wants a complete ceasefire first and then would negotiate withdrawal of Israeli forces. The issue of Hezbollah’s weapons would be dealt with politically in Lebanon after that, he said. The official spoke o»»»

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US Senate hearing on Middle East ends with thoughts on disarming Hezbollah

The Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with the top U.S. military leader in the Middle East ended with a focus on the challenge of disarming Hezbollah. Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, the committee’s Republican chair, noted how Hezbollah has continually fired rockets into Israel, while Israe»»»

Al Awsat 6h

Accusations, Troop Buildup Raise Fears of Sudan-Ethiopia Clash

Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia are experiencing an unprecedented escalation after the two countries exchanged political and military accusations over support for armed groups and drone attacks, amid military movements along their shared border and growing fears that the crisis could slide int»»»

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DW 6h

Iran says Chinese ships passed through Hormuz overnight

ConflictsIranIran says Chinese ships passed through Hormuz overnightChinese-flagged vessels were among over 30 ships that crossed the waterway, according to Iran's revolutionary guard. The statement comes as Trump tries to rally Beijing against Tehran during a state visit. https://p.dw.com/p/5DlnxI»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Pessimism and tensions: Latest about Lebanon-Israel talks

There are no indications of any serious breakthrough in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, a source told Al-Arabiya following around four hours of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington. "The atmosphere of the third round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations does not call for optimism," the sou»»»

Middle East Observer 6h

The Movies production industry in Egypt can bring revenues, tourism and reflect upon success stories to motivate people

There is no doubt that cinema production is one of the cornerstones that can help in building a good economy, especially if the country takes into consideration the right elements that can boost this significant production. According to statistics there are four main countries that produce the bigg»»»

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Arab News 6h

Sinner reaches Italian Open semis, breaks Masters 1000 winning streak record

ROME: Jannik Sinner reached the semifinals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments. Another straight-sets victory, this time 6-2, 6-4 over Rublev, moved Sinner up to 32 straight wins in the ATP’s to»»»

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Arab News 6h

Ancelotti close to extending Brazil contract as World Cup beckons

RIO DE JANEIRO: Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with five Champions League titles as a manager, league trophies from Europe’s big five competitions and a reputation for making elite dressing rooms breathe a little easier. One year on, he knows this job is something different: less club grind, mor»»»

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Arab News 7h

US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans

WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 5»»»

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France24 7h

How stray Ukrainian drones pushed Latvia's prime minister to resign

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew its support for her sacking of the defence minister after Ukrainian drones repeatedly strayed into the country. Silina had blamed defence minister Andris Spruds for the incursions, saying the»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast as a threat to global shipping

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to international maritime navigation and regional stability. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack represe»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Saudi Property Measures Help Curb Global Inflation Pressures

At a time when the global economy is grappling with strong waves of price pressures caused by the Iran war and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has managed to chart a different course. Inflation continued to slow, settling at one of the lowest levels globally, supported by stable re»»»

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