Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi enters final day – your last chance to explore courses and careers
Still figuring out university plans? Unsure about scholarships, careers, or even which course fits your future? Today is the final opportunity to explore study options, speak to universities and get answers directly from experts as Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi wraps up its two-day run at Radisson Bl»»»
WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYang Tian Reuters The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern.»»»
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern.” The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but said countries sh»»»
War worsens Lebanon’s economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business
CHIYAH, Lebanon: Ayman Al-Zain watched on a recent afternoon as a bulldozer cleared the rubble of what used to be his sports clothing store, which was one of dozens of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes against the Hezbollah militant group. With a nominal truce in place that has reduced but not»»»
War worsens Lebanon’s economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business
CHIYAH, Lebanon: Ayman Al-Zain watched on a recent afternoon as a bulldozer cleared the rubble of what used to be his sports clothing store, which was one of dozens of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes against the Hezbollah militant group. With a nominal truce in place that has reduced but not»»»
USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture
NORFOLK, Virginia: The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the US war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro when he was Venezuela’s president. The mos»»»
USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup
JOHANNESBURG: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time. Zamalek won the second leg of the final 1-0 through a fifth-minute penalty from Palestinian Oday Dabbagh to level the aggregate score at 1-1. U»»»
Rory McIlroy surges into PGA Championship contention with a 66 at Aronimink
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania: Rory McIlroy wailed his drive on the 397-yard sixth hole and landed a beauty on the green to the delight of a roaring Aronimink crowd. He made a birdie and kept a second straight major victory firmly in sight on a day in which several players made big moves up the lead»»»
Trump blasts ‘disloyal’ Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary
NEW ORLEANS: US Sen. Bill Cassidy is fighting for his political life in Louisiana’s Republican primary on Saturday as he faces a challenge backed by President Donald Trump, the latest attempt by the president to purge the party of politicians he views as disloyal. Trump endorsed US Rep. Julia Letlo»»»
White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots
WASHINGTON, United States: Top Trump administration officials will address a mass prayer meeting in the heart of Washington Sunday — an event organizers bill as reclaiming the country’s religious foundations, but critics say is a quasi-official rally for Christian nationalism. Defense Secretary Pet»»»
Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US
MIAMI: Venezuela’s government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the US less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap. The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Maduro »»»
Bulgaria’s ‘Bangaranga’ wins Eurovision, with Israel second
VIENNA: Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara’s catchy floor-filler “Bangaranga” sweeping the 70th edition of the world’s biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott. Bulgaria has missed the last t»»»
UAE temperatures could hit 44°C as dust and strong winds sweep the country
Abu Dhabi: Dusty conditions, lower temperatures and active winds are expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday, with forecasters warning of blowing dust and rough sea conditions continuing into the coming days. The National Center of Meteorology said Sunday’s weather will be dusty at times, with c»»»
Indian minister’s son arrested in minor sexual assault case
Dubai: Bandi Bhageerath Sai, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has been arrested in a POCSO case after allegedly admitting during questioning that he sexually assaulted a minor girl, according to the Cyberabad Police. The arrest came hours after the »»»
Operation Epic Fury 2.0: US weighs Kharg strike and uranium seizure mission in Iran
Dubai: Fears of a renewed US-Iran war escalated sharply on Saturday after reports emerged that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing fresh military options against Tehran, including a possible strike on Kharg Island — Iran’s most critical oil export hub. The renewed war fears came as US President D»»»
Saudi Arabia launches first World Athletics-sanctioned Grand Prix in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia staged its first internationally sanctioned athletics competition this weekend with the conclusion of the inaugural Saudi Grand Athletics Prix 2026 in Riyadh, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s push to become a global sports destination. The two-day event, held at the »»»
El-Sisi at the UN: Egypt is determined to achieve development
by Maye Kabil In his visit to New York to attend the UN’s 70th General Assembly, the Egyptian president delivered the message that Egypt is determined to achieve comprehensive development alongside security stability to fight corruption and to remedy the poor exploitation of resources. President Ab»»»
Qatar Charity showcases ‘Future Writers’ at Doha Int’l Book Fair
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) is participating in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), held from May 14 to 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, as part of a major cultural event that brings together hundreds of publishers, institutions, and literary figures from »»»
DPS-MIS students shinein CBSE Class XII Exam
DPS – Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) celebrated the exceptional achievement of its students in the CBSE Class XII (AISSCE) Examinations 2025–2026, once again reaffirming the school’s tradition of academic excellence. Naveen Manikandan emerged as the School Topper with an outstanding 98.4 percent, f»»»
Doha Int’l Book Fair 2026 turns Doha into global cultural capital: Visitors
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a record-breaking edition that reflects Qatar’s expanding cultural ambitions, the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair draws large crowds, publishers, writers and intellectuals from across the Arab world and beyond. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the exh»»»
QC, QFC sign MoU to boost private sector growth
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step toward strengthening Qatar’s business ecosystem and enhancing the role of the private sector in sustainable development, Qatar Chamber (QC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, May 14, aimed at expan»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonated at 22:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a cluster of explosive devices against a fourth bulldozer belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army that was attempting to advance from Rashaf town toward Haddatha town: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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PPS records outstanding CBSE Grade XII results
Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS) has announced another year of exceptional academic performance in the CBSE Grade XII Board Examinations for the academic year 2025–2026, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic education. The school community ce»»»
DFI unveils book exploring cinematic journeys of MENA filmmakers
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) on Saturday announced the launch of ‘Atlas of Cinematic Affinities: 15 Years of Doha Film Institute’, a landmark publication and the first-of-its-kind documentation of collective cinematic journeys of independent filmmakers from the MENA region an»»»
Olive International School achieves 100% pass rate in CBSE class XII exams
Tribune News Network Doha Olive International School has declared a cent percent pass rate in the AISSCE 2025–2026 CBSE board examinations. The latest results underscore yet another milestone in the school’s tradition of academic excellence in both Science and Commerce streams, the institution said»»»
Waldorf Astoria Lusail unveils ‘Serenity Pool’ in collaboration with L’Occitane en Provence
Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha has announced the official opening of its newest experience, the ‘Serenity Pool’, an elegant, adult-only sanctuary designed for guests seeking tranquility, privacy, and refined leisure, elevating the resort facilities to new heights. Designed as»»»
WCM-Q organises workshop to enhance understanding of evidence-based health care
Tribune News Network Doha Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).Titled ‘Understanding Basics of Health Researc»»»
QF, WHOOP partner to support careers, skills and research in health and fitness technology
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation and WHOOP, the human performance company, have announced a partnership that brings together education, technology, and innovation to help shape the future of health and human performance. The collaboration between Qatar Foundation (QF) and the global weara»»»
Qatar’s Hajj Mission arrives in Holy lands to ensure appropriate conditions for pilgrims
QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah The Qatar’s official Hajj mission delegation has arrived in the Holy lands as part of the extensive preparations by the Qatari Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs to finalise all services and ensure appropriate conditions ahead of pilgrims’ departure. These s»»»
Al Misnad renews Qatar’s stance on Palestinian cause as central issue of Arab and Islamic worlds
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has renewed Qatar’s firm stance regarding the Palestinian cause being the Arab and Islamic worlds’ central issue. The minister stressed that achieving a just and comprehensive peace begins with the »»»
Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
NEW DELHI: Iran ‘s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US, saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory message»»»
Gamba Osaka beat Al Nassr to clinch ACL Two trophy
Riyadh: Deniz Hummet’s strike secured Gamba Osaka a stunning 1-0 win over Al Nassr Club in the final of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two 2025/26 at the King Saud University Stadium Saturday. Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr just could not find a way past Gamba’s defence as the Japanese side tasted contine»»»
USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup
Johannesburg: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time. Zamalek won the second leg of the final 1-0 through a fifth-minute penalty from Palestinian Oday Dabbagh to level the aggregate score at 1-1. U»»»
Hezbollah says it struck military objective in northern Israel
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Hezbollah said Saturday it struck a military target in northern Israel, as the fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has not stopped fighting in the war that began on March 2. In a statement, the Iran-backed militant group said its fighters targeted “the Ya’ara barracks... w»»»
Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain
TUNIS: Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on Saturday against President Kais Saied, accusing him of undermining freedoms and presiding over a worsening economic and social crisis. The protest was held under the slogan: “The people are hungry and prisons are full.” Demonstrators »»»
Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath says France is seeking to deport him
PARIS: Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath said French authorities are seeking to deport him on the grounds that he is a threat to public security, accusing France of targeting him over his pro-Palestinian activism. Shaath, 54, said in a May 14 face-to-camera video statement posted online that the mov»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an explosive device targeting a third bulldozer belonging to the Israeli enemy army, which was attempting to advance from the town of Rashaf towards the town of Hadatha: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague - UPI.com
Félicien Kabuga, an alleged Rwandan war criminal, died in custody in The Hague, the Netherlands, Saturday. Photo courtesy of the United Nations May 16 (UPI) -- Félicien Kabuga, an alleged Rwandan war criminal, died in custody in The Hague, the Netherlands, Saturday, according to the United Nations.»»»
Maldives diver dies in search for bodies of missing Italians
MALE: A rescue diver in the Maldives searching for the bodies of four Italians, who drowned in the deadliest diving disaster in the Indian Ocean tourist destination, has also died, authorities said on Saturday. Teams from the Maldivian National Defense Force were searching for a third day for the I»»»
Al-Nassr and Ronaldo shocked by Osaka and lose Asian final
RIYADH: Al-Nassr lost the final of the AFC Champion League Two in Riyadh on Saturday, a 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka of Japan which means that a second trophy has slipped through their fingers in the space of five days. A season that had promised so much could actually end in nothing but disappoi»»»
Iran confirms squad heading to Turkiye for World Cup preparation
TEHRAN: Iran’s World Cup squad will travel to Turkiye on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya where they trained and played friendlies in Marc»»»
Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO
Mercedes-Benz is considering engaging in defense production if it would make “business sense,” its CEO Ola Kallenius has told the Wall Street Journal. The Munich-based company once manufactured military hardware on a large scale, before and during World War II. It began supplying trucks and airplan»»»
Trump supports ‘status quo’ on Taiwan, US envoy to UN says
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed during his recent talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he would not change Washington’s policy toward Taiwan, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has said. Beijing has long opposed US arms sales to the self-governing island and any diplomatic »»»
What We Are Reading Today: Wonders and the Order of Nature
Authors: Lorraine Daston and Katharine Park “Wonders and the Order of Nature” is about the ways in which European naturalists from the High Middle Ages through the Enlightenment used the passion and its objects to envision themselves and the natural world. Monsters, gems that shone in the dark, pet»»»
Trump administration considers $1.7B fund to compensate allies - UPI.com
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a settlement of Trump's lawsuits against the federal government that would see $1.7 billion made available to reimburse his allies for legal fees. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is considering »»»
Hezbollah Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of General Commander of Al-Qassam, Denounces Israeli Criminality - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: A huge explosion was heard a short while ago in the Beit Shemesh area, west of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Drones are making Sudan’s war even deadlier for civilians
CAIRO: Drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan ‘s conflict and both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being supplied by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, experts say. “Armed drones have now become by far and away the lead»»»
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
KIGALI, Rwanda: A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a UN court said Saturday, three years after the court declared him unfit to continue standing trial. Félicien Kabuga, 91, was accused of encouraging and bank»»»
Global investors’ interest in Saudi startups is accelerating
RIYADH: A record-breaking number of venture capitalists are investing in Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment, with the technology sector proving especially attractive, industry leaders have told Arab News. According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s latest annu»»»