Ceasefire Very Likely to End if Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Persist, Iranian TV Says
A ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States in early April is very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon persist, Iranian state TV said on Monday, without providing further details. Earlier, the Iranian state news agency Tasnim said Tehran was halting indi»»»
Iran stopping messages to US, may block Hormuz - Tasnim news agency
Iran’s Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran’s negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon, as diplomatic efforts to end the three-month-old Iran war continue. The agency said Iran and the Resistance Front, which in»»»
Iranian Media Says Tehran Suspends Negotiations via Mediators with US
Iran was suspending all exchanges with the United States via mediators on Monday, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, as the two sides remained apart on a deal to end the Middle East war. "Given the continuing crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel) in Lebanon and considering that Lebanon was one of»»»
Analysis: Lebanon's Shiites face a 'semi-Nakba,' bearing the brunt of Israel-Hezbollah war - UPI.com
Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28, 2026. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said that, as of that date, Israeli attacks across Lebanon had killed more than 3,275 people and injured more than 9,850 since»»»
QC thanks donors as Udhiyah project benefits over 900,000
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has thanked donors for strong support of the Qurbani (Udhiyah) Project, implemented under its seasonal campaign ‘The Greatest Days’. With the support of benefactors, the project was carried out during Eid Al Adha in 43 countries, including Qatar, bringin»»»
Saudi Masam project clears 1,609 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,609 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,584 unexploded ordnances, 21 anti-tank mines, and four anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the»»»
Saudi Masam project clears 1,609 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,609 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,584 unexploded ordnances, 21 anti-tank mines, and four anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the»»»
UAE salary rule changes from June 1: What workers and employers must know
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has begun implementing the new Wage Protection System (WPS) tomorrow, Monday, 1 June 2026, under which the first day of every calendar month will serve as the unified salary due date for workers in private sector establishments for the prece»»»
UN Reveals Famine Pockets in Areas of Northern Yemen
Famine pockets are emerging in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen, amid an unprecedented deterioration of living and economic conditions and severe funding shortfalls, threatening to slide millions of Yemenis into catastrophic levels of food insecurity, recent UN data showed. In its Yemen Ma»»»
Saudi defense minister conveys leadership condolences to family of former Yemeni president Hadi
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman conveyed the condolences of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the family of former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi during a meeting in Riyadh on Saturday. Prince Khalid expressed his sympathies to Hadi’s family as wel»»»
UN chief’s report accuses Israeli forces of rape, sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
NEW YORK: A newly released UN report has accused Israeli military, prison, and security personnel of committing widespread sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, including rape, gang rape, torture targeting genitals, forced nudity, and threats of sexual assault. Presenting the Secretary-Gen»»»
“I still remember the optimism in his eyes” Gargash on Hadi
Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, on Friday paid tribute to former Yemeni president Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi following his death on Thursday, recalling a pivotal moment during Yemen’s conflict and expressing hope for lasting peace in the country. In a post on X, G»»»
Amir sends condolences to Chairman of Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) of the Republic of Yemen HE Dr. Rashad al-Alimi on the death of former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi.»»»
Qatar to host Group E fixtures of U20 Asian Cup qualifiers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Oman, along with Hong Kong in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers following the Official Draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. Qatar will host all Group E matches in Doha as teams bat»»»
Assassinations and international relations after the US-Iran War
The 2026 US-Iran War has reverberated far beyond the Middle East, rocking the world economy and testing alliances. Amidst the shaking kaleidoscope was one relatively unnoticed consequence: a change to North Korea’s constitution. As The Telegraph reported, on 22 March the Supreme People’s Assembly i»»»
Families of Sudanese martyrs reflect in Mina
MINA: The families of Sudanese martyrs and wounded servicemen who took part in the Decisive Storm and Renewal of Hope operations in Yemen carry memories of lost loved ones never absent from their prayers. Arriving in the Kingdom after years of patience and heavy memories, these families have found »»»
Hadi’s Death Ends a Journey Through Transformation in Yemen
Former Yemeni President Field Marshal Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died on Thursday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at the age of 81, closing one of the most complex political and military chapters in Yemen’s history since unification in 1990. Hadi’s name became closely associated with Yemen’s transitional »»»
King Salman, crown prince offer condolences on death of former Yemeni president Hadi
LONDON/DUBAI: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have offered their condolences to Yemen on the death of former president Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, who died aged 80 on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Hadi, who led the country through years of political upheaval and civil war»»»
Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi Dies After Leading Yemen Through Its Most Difficult Period
Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi passed away Thursday morning after a political and military career spanning eight decades, during which he witnessed Yemen’s major political transformations and became closely associated with pivotal periods marked by conflict, upheaval and instability.»»»
From Iran to Oman: Trump’s expanding threat rhetoric
Dubai: When US President Donald Trump warned that “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow ’em up,” the remark appeared at first like another off-the-cuff comment during a White House Cabinet meeting. While there was initial speculation that Trump may have misspoken and mean»»»
Former Yemeni president Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi passes away at 81
Former Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi died on Thursday in Riyadh at the age of 81, according to Yemeni and Arab media reports. Hadi fled to Saudi Arabia after the Houthi militia seized the capital Sanaa Hadi had been living in the Saudi capital since the Iran aligned Houthis overran Sanaa »»»
Saudi Arabia provides $150m fuel support package to Yemen
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will provide urgent support to Yemen in the form of petroleum derivatives worth $150 million to help operate power stations across several Yemeni governorates, it was announced on Wednesday. The assistance will be delivered through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Progr»»»
Yemen Transport Minister Says Two Arabian Sea Ports Planned
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,»»»
How UAE banks will stay fully operational during Eid
The Central Bank stated in its directives: “Given the relatively extended Eid holiday period, and to facilitate customers’ money transfers during the holiday, and following coordination with the UAE Banks Federation and the relevant committees, the Central Bank’s domestic funds transfer system will»»»
‘The US Era Is Over’: Leader’s Hajj Message Calls for New Islamic World Order
In a powerful Hajj message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei has called on Muslim nations to forge a new regional and global order beyond American dominance, declaring that the United States is steadily losing its foothold in the region. “The Muslim Ummah and the n»»»
Inside Abu Dhabi’s grand Eid Al Adha experience at Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is preparing to welcome its guests during the Eid Al Adha holiday in an atmosphere that revives the blessed spirit of the occasion and spreads joy among all visitors, amid the expected influx of worshippers attending Eid prayers and daily prayers, as well as vis»»»
Qatar to host Lebanon vs Yemen Asian Cup qualifier
Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March31 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neutral s»»»
Hajj to experience milder weather as pilgrimage moves into spring and winter
This year's Hajj season (2026) coincides with the last days of spring. The Hajj in 2025 marked the end of the summer heat and was declared the last to take place during the summer months before returning to that season again after approximately 25 years. This is due to the nature of the Islamic lun»»»
Qatar to host Lebanon-Yemen match in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on June 4
Doha Doha will host the Lebanon-Yemen match in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers on June 4 at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium, the Local Organizing Committee for Football Events announced on Monday. The match was originally scheduled to be played in Beirut on March 31, before Lebanon's home »»»
Qatar to host Lebanon v Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier on June 4
Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon v Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March 31, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neu»»»
What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
CAIRO: A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.” It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take ef»»»
Saudi program showcases Yemen rebuild drive at Global Urban Forum
RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen concluded its participation in the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku after showcasing billions of dollars in projects aimed at rebuilding infrastructure, restoring services and supporting long-term stability in Yemen. The forum, organi»»»
Yemen family deprived of aid reduced to eating tree leaves
Taez, Yemen: With no food aid, 65-year-old Saeedah Mohammed heads out with a plastic bag to pick tree leaves near her displacement camp in southern Yemen, before serving them to her grandchildren to stave off hunger. Behind the camp wooded hills stretch under a clear sky, while on the ground, yello»»»
MoHESR bridges gap between classrooms and industry
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) – represented by the Industry-Academia Collaboration Working Group, part of the Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills – organised a national virtual event entitled ‘Bridging Economic Sector and Academia’. The even»»»
Qatar, Arab and Islamic nations condemn Somaliland move to open ‘embassy’ in Jerusalem
Doha Foreign ministers from Qatar and 15 Arab and Islamic countries have strongly condemned what they described as the illegal and unacceptable move by the self-declared Somaliland region to open a purported “embassy” in occupied Jerusalem, calling it a serious violation of international law and es»»»
Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries condemn opening of Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem
RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, strongly condemned on Sunday the opening of a “purported” Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem. Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, is opening the embassy in Jerusalem after Israel became the first, and so far on»»»
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»»»
Tripartite medical programme for Yemeni children concluded
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Qatar Charity (QC), and Sidra Medicine have concluded a specialised medical convoy for paediatric cardiac surgery and catheterisation in Yemen. Over one week, the volunteering team of medical professionals have been performing medical exa»»»
UAE mango craze decoded by retailers: From Alphonso to Baby Mango, top picks and price shifts
For mango lovers, few things signal summer quite like that first bite of a perfectly ripe mango, and in the UAE, the choices are endless. Ranging from Indian Alphonsos and Pakistani Sindiris to Yemeni Kalabathoor and Colombian Baby Mangoes, retailers across the country say shoppers are treating man»»»
Syria congratulates Yemen on National Day
Damascus, May 22 (SANA) Syria extended Friday its congratulations to Yemen‘s leadership and people on the occasion of the country’s National Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its wishes for Yemen’s continued security, stability, and prosperity, affirming Syria’s commitm»»»
US missile stockpiles strained as Israel conserved air defenses during Iran war
Israel conserved its air defense interceptors during the Iran war while the US expended significant portions of its stockpiles, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing anonymous US officials. US forces used more than 200 THAAD interceptors, around half of the total stockpile, and over 100 »»»
Amir sends congratulations to Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council
Doha, Qatar: Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»
Amir congratulates chairman of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the sisterly Republic of Yemen HE Dr Rashad Muhammad Al Alimi, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.»»»
On This Day, May 22: Joplin, Mo., tornado kills 160 - UPI.com
On May 22, 2011, the deadliest tornado to strike the United States in half a century roared into the heart of Joplin, Mo., with winds of 200 mph. It killed nearly 160 people, injured about 1,100 others and destroyed nearly one-third of the city. 1 of 5 | An aerial view shows the destruction of resi»»»
US, Iran in 'intense indirect talks' for drafting final agreement: Report
The United States and Iran are engaged in indirect talks aimed at developing a framework for a possible agreement, Iran's ISNA News Agency reported. According to the report, the two sides are currently exchanging messages and draft texts. 'Very close' to reaching dealAn Iranian official earlier tol»»»
Iran rebuilds drone production 'faster than expected', threat to US allies still looms: report
Iran has restarted parts of its drone production and remains capable of threatening American allies and military assets across the Middle East, according to new US intelligence assessments that suggest Tehran is rebuilding faster than initially expected after recent military strikes. The assessment»»»
UAE Ministry of Culture announces key features of Al Burda Award 2026
The Ministry of Culture announced key details of the 20th edition of ‘Al Burda Award’ – a leading cultural celebration of Islamic arts – during a media briefing held at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The briefing brough together senior officials, cultural leaders, and representatives from leading m»»»
ADEK, Aldar sign deal to boost Emiratisation in education
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Aldar signed a strategic partnership today to accelerate Emiratisation in the education sector through a structured talent development roadmapaimed at driving ninefold increase in UAE Nationals representation across key roles in Aldar o»»»
Seven schools honoured in nationwide Abu Dhabi Awards initiative
Abu Dhabi Awards in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has announced the winners of its nationwide Schools Competition, launched at the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year. The initiative aims to encourage students to participate in the nominations campaign and to promote the values»»»
KSrelief’s chief stresses importance of empowering communities in London speech
RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the head of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, stressed the humanitarian importance of empowering communities in a speech in London on Wednesday. Al-Rabeeah, who is the agency’s supervisor general, said that Saudi Arabia firmly believed that the best developmental, econ»»»