Al Manar 11m

Ben-Gvir’s ‘Shameful Display’ Sparks Global Fury Over Abuse of Gaza Flotilla Activists - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ben-Gvir’s ‘Shameful Display’ Sparks Global Fury Over Abuse of Gaza Flotilla Activists 21-05-2026 11:09 AM Israeli National Security Minist»»»

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Al Manar 11m

Spain expects 44 Gaza flotilla activists to be deported from ‘Israel’ via Turkey this afternoon: FM - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spain expects 44 Gaza flotilla activists to be deported from ‘Israel’ via Turkey this afternoon: FM 21-05-2026 09:52 AM Latest News Urgent »»»

The Peninsula 25m

Qatar to dazzle Mexico City with iconic artefacts at FIFA World Cup 2026 exhibitions

Doha, Qatar: A Diego Maradona jersey, a football dating back to 1888, and a shirt worn during the 1970 FIFA World Cup are among the more than 15 prized artefacts that the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum will bring to Mexico City this June, offering the world a rare glimpse into the most treas»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Filipino farmers waited for roads, flood defences that never came: Court cases filed over ₱186.8 million ‘ghost’ projects

Manila: At least two infrastructure projects worth ₱186.8 million fully paid by Filipino taxpayers but turned out to be non-existent — or "ghosts" — are now the subject of court battles, amid an ongoing crackdown on infrastructure anomalies tied to politicians. One project, worth ₱94 million, invol»»»

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Middle East Observer 38m

Rise Up & its Journey to Growth

Amira Elhamy covers “Rise up summit 2019”, hosted in its new destination AUC new Campus for the first time, with exclusive quotes for MEO With its 2019 slogan “ Journey to Growth” Rise up summit” 2019 was held on a bigger scale, on Dec 5th at the American University new Campus at the fifth settleme»»»

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Al Awsat 38m

Airbnb Expands into Hotels, Cars, Groceries

Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery delivery to its app in a bid to transform itself into a one-stop travel shop. The rollout marks the latest step in Airbnb's push to capture more of the trav»»»

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Gulf News 41m

UAE banks ordered to tighten anti-fraud security beyond OTPs

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has ordered financial institutions in the country to strengthen consumer protection measures against fraud and enhance security authentication procedures beyond single-factor verification methods such as one-time passwords (OTP). The central bank said it had begu»»»

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Gulf News 41m

The conversation has changed. Has your cyber strategy kept up?

Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, the conversations with CIOs and CISOs have changed. Where once the focus centred on how to keep attackers out, the question being asked most often today is far more direct: “when we are hit, how quickly can we recover?” That shift in framing reflects the reality o»»»

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Arab News 49m

US probe targets Gaza aid foundation backed by Trump administration: FT

DUBAI: The US State Department’s internal watchdog is investigating the now defunct Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) over how it spent millions of dollars in emergency aid allocated for Gaza. The inquiry, led by the State Department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), is reportedly focused on a »»»

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Gulf News 53m

Buying gold today? Dubai prices dip slightly as global tensions reshape bullion markets

Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped slightly on Thursday, giving UAE shoppers a small breather after recent volatility in bullion markets. The price of 24K gold dropped to Dh546.75 per gram, down from Dh547.50 yesterday, while 22K fell to Dh506.50 from Dh507.00. The decline tracks softer international»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Publsh Media Group, Vivenda sign exclusive UAE-Europe media partnership

Dubai: Publsh Media Group has signed an exclusive strategic partnership with Vivenda Group to expand both companies’ premium media portfolios across the UAE, Italy and Spain. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The agreement will see the two companie»»»

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Naharnet 59m

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

The U.S. military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade, the latest action by the Trump administration to try to push Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But President Donald Trump is facing »»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatar participates in GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting

Brussels: Qatar took part in the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting convened in Brussels, Belgium. Participating in this event were delegations from the GCC nations and the GCC General Secretariat, alongside officials from the EU. Director of Policy and Planning Department of the Min»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Katara lecture highlights art’s role in strengthening cultural dialogue

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation hosted a lecture on Tuesday evening titled “The Dialogue of Paper and the Role of the Exhibition Curator,” presented by Dr. Aisha Al-Misnad. The lecture explored the experience of the “Dialogue of Paper” exhibition, which was staged in Japan in 20»»»

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Gulf News 1h

EFG Hermes, ADX launch investor day for listed companies amid regional uncertainty

Dubai: EFG Hermes and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange have launched an Investor Day for ADX-listed companies in Abu Dhabi, bringing together senior executives from listed firms and regional and international institutional investors. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

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Gulf News 1h

This 83-year-old Pakistani artist in Dubai is losing his sight but he refuses to stop painting

Dubai: In a makeshift studio carved out of a modest Dubai apartment, a man holds a canvas inches from his face. His eyes, once sharp enough to capture the subtlest shifts of light, now strained. Slowly, deliberately, he drags a palette knife across the surface, coaxing thick, heavy ridges of paint »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Netanyahu's alliance with religious parties puts his reelection at risk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power for most of the past 17 years due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties. But that alliance is tearing apart his governing coalition and proving to be another major liability for the long-serving Israeli lead»»»

Naharnet 1h

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi: major player in talks with US over war

As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the center of power. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has b»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatar urges greater humanitarian diplomacy to protect civilians at UN event

New York: The State of Qatar has renewed its call for stronger humanitarian diplomacy as a critical tool for safeguarding civilians in conflict zones during a high-level United Nations event in New York. The event, organised on the sidelines of the Protection of Civilians Week 2026, was hosted by t»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

'Wiped Out': Ukraine's Bird Lovers Long for Peaceful Skies

When Viktor Sevidov looked up to the sky above Ukraine's war-scarred landscape, he was not watching out for incoming missiles or drones. Instead, he was looking for birds. "There's a jay ... That's a bluethroat ... Do you see the hen harrier? We're lucky," the 37-year-old photographer told AFP. Thr»»»

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BBC 1h

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment

The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment 13 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAtahualpa AmeriseBBC News Mundo Getty ImagesCarlos Costa was one of the four activists who died in the attack by Cuba The fatal crash of two planes off the coast of Florida more than 30 years»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria’s UN envoy says protecting civilians is basis of legitimacy and stability

New York, May 21 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said on Wednesday that protecting civilians is the foundation of legitimacy and stability, stressing Syria’s commitment to upholding international humanitarian law through accountability, the rule of law »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Netanyahu's coalition alliances with religious parties put his reelection at risk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power for most of the past 17 years due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties. But that alliance is tearing apart his governing coalition and proving to be another major liability for the long-serving Israeli lead»»»

Al Manar 1h

‘Israel Hayom’, quoting senior officers: There are many challenges on the Lebanese front; either the leadership allows us to operate or we withdraw - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Israel Hayom’, quoting senior officers: There are many challenges on the Lebanese front; either the leadership allows us to operate or we »»»

Business-review 1h

Dentons secures favorable rulings for several clients in wave of RO e-Transport sanctions disputes

Global law firm Dentons represented several corporate clients in a series of successful administrative court challenges against sanctions imposed by the Romanian Anti-Fraud Directorate (AFD) of the National Tax Authority (ANAF). The sanctions related to alleged breaches of the RO e-Transport report»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QIA, COFIDES launch joint investment fund to support Spain’s digital transition

Madrid: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and COFIDES, Spain’s state-owned financial institution, announced an agreement to establish a joint €300m investment fund to invest in strategic projects across Spain, with a particular focus on financing the green transition, digital transformation and tech»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Sky Bridges, Citizen Science Protect Endangered Malaysia Monkeys

A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements. For Malaysia's endangered dusky langurs, recognizable by the "masks" of white fur that ring their eyes, surv»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Abrudean, at the launch of the Polish Business Club in Romania

Senate Speaker Mircea Abrudean highlighted, on Wednesday, at the launch of the Polish Business Club in Romania, that the Romania-Poland Partnership means investments and initiatives with an impact on people's lives."At the launch of the Polish Business Club in Romania, we discussed the importance o»»»

Gulf News 1h

AI, skills and adaptability drive graduate employability

Industry exposure, communication skills and interdisciplinary learning are increasingly shaping hiring outcomes, education leaders said during a panel discussion at Edufair Abu Dhabi 2026 held at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche from May 16 to 17. The session, titled “The Employabilit»»»

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Business-review 1h

Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard opens Sass’ Outdoor summer terrace

Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard announces the opening of Sass’ Outdoor, the summer terrace of Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge, available to the public starting 15 May 2025. The new open-air space complements the established experience of Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge and brings the same vibrant atmosphere»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

AlRayan Bank adopts Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance innovation and enterprise productivity

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank yesterday announced it is adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot in accordance with QCB artificial intelligence guidelines, with ongoing compliance with the regulatory controls and requirements related to the use of artificial intelligence, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to in»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ head to the big screen in new Star Wars adventure

DUBAI: The “Star Wars” franchise is heading back to movie theaters. And this time, it’s bringing Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and everyone’s favorite tiny green scene-stealer along for the ride. Co-written by “The Mandalorian” series co-creators Jon Favreau and new Lucasfilm president Dave Filon»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Some UAE schools to get new Arabic programme: What parents need to know

Ras Al Khaimah: A new Arabic programme will be introduced across private schools in Ras Al Khaimah from September 2026. Called IQRA, the Arabic word for "read,” the programme was developed by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and has been independently shown to deliv»»»

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Arab News 1h

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

DUBAI: As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the center of power. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Arabi clinch top honours at Sports and Youth Excellence Award

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi Sports Club won top honours in the Sports Clubs category at the fifth edition of the Sports and Youth Excellence Award for the 2025-2026 season, during a distinguished ceremony held under the patronage of Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-T»»»

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Novinite 1h

Deputy PM: Dialogue Between Bulgaria and the US Now Runs Directly Between Radev and Trump

Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov described the recent phone conversation between Prime Minister Rumen Radev and U.S. President Donald Trump as a sign of a new stage in Bulgarian-American relations, arguing that communication is now taking place “at the presidential level” rather than through inter»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Ratifies Entry Into European Stability Mechanism With €992 Million CommitmentOpinions

Bulgaria’s National Assembly has given final approval to the country’s accession to the Treaty establishing the European Stability Mechanism, formally integrating the country into one of the eurozone’s key financial protection instruments. The European Stability Mechanism, known as the ESM, was cre»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw today

Doha, Qatar: The official draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 will take place at FIFA’s Zurich headquarters today. The Qatar 2026 draw, along with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco, will be live-streamed on FIFA+, TikTok and YouTube from 4:00pm Qatar time. This will be the second year»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Global medical pathways after Grade 12

Choosing the right medical pathway after Grade 12 takes more than ambition. It now demands a sharp understanding of how global medical education actually works beyond the glossy brochures and familiar myths. That was one of the key takeaways from a spotlight session on “Choosing the right medical p»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Publishers share decades of history at DIBF

Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) kicked off with strong participation from both regional and international publishers. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) transformed into a vast landscape of cultural exchange in a testament to the fair’s global appeal, with vi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

GCC-UK FTA talks conclude with boost for Qatar trade ties with Britain

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have yesterday, concluded talks on a modern and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will support goods exporters, services suppliers and investors in the UK and Qatar. This deal reflects the UK’s commitment to long-term »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

GCC, Britain Announce Historic Trade Deal

The Gulf Cooperation Council and Britain have announced a trade deal worth $5 billion a year in the long run, deepening economic ties between the two sides and making Britain the first G7 nation to sign such an agreement with the Gulf bloc. The agreement was first discussed in 2017 following Britai»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

US Military Boards Iranian-flagged Oil Tanker Suspected of Trying to Breach Blockade

The US military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade, the latest action by the Trump administration to try to push Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But President Donald Trump is facing hi»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Enemy media: Israeli army soldiers in southern Lebanon hide during the day for fear of Hezbollah drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: Israeli army soldiers in southern Lebanon hide during the day for fear of Hezbollah drones 21-05-2026 08:58 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Airbnb Expands into Hotels, Cars, Groceries

Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery delivery to its app in a bid to transform itself into a one-stop travel shop. The rollout marks the latest step in Airbnb's push to capture more of the trav»»»

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Arab News 2h

Germany’s Merz pitches making Ukraine EU ‘associate member’

BRUSSELS: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed making Ukraine an “associate member” of the EU without voting rights, while Kyiv goes through the lengthy process of joining fully, a letter seen by AFP Thursday said. The plan — first floated by Merz with EU counterparts last month — would se»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Türkiye’s Erdogan Tells Trump Issues with Iran Can Be Resolved

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told US President Donald Trump in a call on Wednesday he welcomed the extension of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, adding he believed contested issues between the sides could be resolved, according to the Turkish presidency. NATO member Türkiye, which neighbors»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Vahidi: Meet the hard-line Iranian general, major player in talks with US over war

As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the center of power. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has b»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Report: Early War Goal Was to Install Ahmadinejad as Iran’s Leader

Washington: By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman Days after Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and other top officials in the opening salvos of the war, President Trump mused publicly that it would be best if “someone from within” Iran took over the country»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Tisza seeks constitutional changes

Márton Melléthei-Barna and István Hantosi, chair of the justice and constitutional affairs committee, submitted a proposal that would limit the maximum length of a prime minister’s mandate to eight years. The proposal “takes steps” toward abolishing the Sovereignty Protection Office and also states»»»

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