Ya Libnan 7m

Live Updates: U.S. preparing for plan “B” of possible strikes against Iran, as Rubio says tolls on Hormuz “not acceptable” – Ya Libnan

Share: The Strait of Hormuz : More than 20,000 sailors are on vessels stuck in the Gulf. Iran has been effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz and has been charging as much as $2 million per ship in tolls. European Union nations moved Friday toward imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and othe»»»

Albanian Daily News 30m

Democratic Party Membership Shrinks as Internal Disputes Deepen Around Berisha Referendum

Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) is facing a significant decline in membership amid growing internal divisions surrounding the leadership referendum organized by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. According to figures confirmed by the party headquarters, the country’s largest opposition force curre»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

Israel Warns of Imminent Strikes on 10 Lebanese Villages

Israel warned the residents of 10 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately to avoid planned air strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of the terrorist Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the army is compelled to act forcefully against it. The arm»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo wins fans

Narayanganj, Bangladesh: Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star -- an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to be sacrificed within days. Owner Zia Uddin Mridha, 38, said his brother named the 700 kilogramme (1,500 poun»»»

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Arab News 38m

Saudi-backed action epic ‘7 Dogs’ brings Hollywood energy to Riyadh

CAIRO: A Saudi-backed, big-budget action film shot largely in Riyadh, “7 Dogs” is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious productions to emerge from the region. Set for release on May 27, with a red carpet premiere in Cairo on May 22, the film brings together a major Arab ensemble featuring»»»

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Arab News 38m

India warns of power use as demand peaks during heatwave

NEW DELHI: India’s power ministry urged careful use of electricity on Friday, a day after breaking records for power generation during an intense heatwave in the world’s most populous nation. Peak power usage this week has broken records for four straight days, with temperatures hitting 47°C, accor»»»

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Al Manar 47m

‘We Will Not Back Down’: Ghalibaf Tells Pakistan’s Top General

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, told Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Saturday that Tehran will not back down from its national rights especially as the United States has shown no honesty and cannot be trusted. “We will pursue our legitimate rights with intel»»»

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Arab News 50m

South Lebanon hospital damaged as Israel keeps up strikes

BEIRUT: Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, hours after overnight raids on the country’s south and east, including one that damaged a hospital, its chief executive told AFP.Israel’s military has been pounding Lebanon despite an April 17 ceasefire, while Lebanese movement Hezbollah has al»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Agree on Accelerating Green Energy Corridor Project

At the end of a quadrilateral meeting between Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Turkiye, and Georgia, Bulgaria's Deputy Energy Minister Kiril Temelkov said that plans are in place to develop a roadmap to identify and accelerate activities related to the implementation of the Green Energy Corridor project betwe»»»

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Arab News 1h

Five policemen killed in Israeli strike on position in northern Gaza, General Directorate says

Five policemen were ​killed and several others wounded in an ‌Israeli ‌strike ​on ‌Saturday ⁠on ​a police position near ⁠the Sheikh Radwan area ⁠of northern ‌Gaza, Gaza’s ‌General ​Directorate ‌of ‌Police said. There was no immediate ‌comment from the Israeli ⁠military.»»»

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Sana 1h

After Brexit: British-European disagreements over future of common trade

London, May 23 (SANA)– The British government has proposed creating a single market for goods with the European Union in an effort to reintegrate its trade within the continent. The idea was rejected by the EU, reflecting the continued complexity of relations between the two sides since Britain’s d»»»

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Arab News 1h

Usyk and Verhoeven confirm readiness for main event at official weigh-in ceremony for ‘Glory in Giza’

CAIRO: The preamble and ceremonies for “Glory in Giza” concluded on Friday night at the Grand Egyptian Museum with the official weigh-in ceremony for the fighters competing in the highly anticipated card on Saturday night. The showcase event, part of Riyadh Season, will take place at the Pyramids o»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Industrial investment in Qatar reaches QR270bn in Q1 2026

Doha: Qatar’s industrial investment volume reached QR270bn during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 0.13 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI). The ministry said 32 factories were evaluated for readines»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Cabinet expands list of public procurement exempt from standard procedures - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the regulations governing public procurement. According to the resolution, the list of cases in which goods, works, and services may be procured through a special procedure without standard competitive mechanisms has been updated. The changes also »»»

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Arab News 1h

Sudanese pilgrim fulfills 15-year Hajj dream

MINA: Ashmana Al-Sayed Suleiman, a 63-year-old Sudanese pilgrim, has told of the emotional fulfillment of a 15-year dream to perform Hajj, inspired by years of watching images of worshippers performing their rituals in Makkah. Suleiman, who lost a child during Operation Decisive Storm and Restoring»»»

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Arab News 1h

Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah in Madinah sees massive pilgrim flow

MADINAH: Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah in Madinah witnessed heavy pilgrim movement on Friday as crowds departed for Makkah and the holy sites to begin their Hajj rituals. The large-scale movement was supported by a comprehensive operational plan that ensured smooth traffic flow and efficient transportation»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Luxury beachfront investments turn into one of Kuwait’s biggest fraud scandals

Dubai: A major real estate fraud case that promised luxury beachfront chalets and high-return resort investments in Egypt has ended with heavy prison sentences in Kuwait, after authorities uncovered one of the country’s most significant property scam operations in recent years. Kuwait’s Criminal Co»»»

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Al Manar 1h

A Military Source to Tasnim: Iranian Armed Forces Have New Scenarios for Confronting Possible Enemy Stupidity

A military source strongly warned enemies about possible move against Iran, saying the country’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront hostile moves. “The Iranian armed forces are fully monitoring the situation and have prepared new scenarios for confronting the US and its allies in case the »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Eid holidays: Free parking in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, plus metro, tram and toll updates

Authorities across the UAE have announced free public parking during the Eid Al Adha holiday period as part of nationwide measures to ease mobility and support residents during the long break. The exemption applies across major emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, where public p»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah removes truck toll fees for cargo arriving from Oman

Sharjah: Sharjah has introduced a new logistics facilitation measure exempting cargo trucks arriving from Oman through key border crossings from truck toll gate fees, as part of the emirate’s efforts to strengthen supply chains and enhance freight movement across the UAE. The initiative, launched t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

French mother of boys abandoned in Portugal returns to court

Setúbal, Portugal: A French woman suspected of abandoning her two young boys in Portugal and her partner arrived at court on Saturday for further questioning, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. The 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man could potentially be placed in pretrial detention f»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Taiwan Security Chief: China Deployed 'Over 100 Vessels' in Regional Waters

Taiwan's security chief said Saturday that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea and Western Pacific. The deployment happened in the past few days after US President Donald Trump's meeting with h»»»

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Arab News 1h

REVIEW: ‘Ben’lmana’ and the impossibility of forgiveness

CANNES: “Ben’Imana” created history when it became the first film by a Rwandan filmmaker to premiere within the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival, which closed on May 23. Directed by Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo in her feature debut, the film focuses on the memories and emotional fract»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Emergencies Ministry extends weather alert over risk of mudflows - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has extended the weather alert for May 23–25. According to weather forecasters, unstable weather with localized heavy rains is expected in the foothill and mountainous regions of the republic. As a result, mudflows are possible, and river water levels a»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

World Bank: 27 Countries Seeking to Ensure Access to Crisis Funds

Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programs, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. The World Bank document did not name the countries or the total amount of funds p»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why China is calling one man its ‘most devoted fraudster’

A man once labelled China’s “most devoted fraudster” has reignited debate over healthcare costs and desperation after mainland media revisited the story of how he illegally secured life-saving dialysis for his wife. The case centres on Liao Dan, a former factory worker in Beijing whose family fell »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Death Toll From Attack on College in Lugansk People’s Republic Rises to 11 - Region Head

LUGANSK (Sputnik) - The death toll from the attack on a college in the Lugansk People’s Republic on Saturday rose to 11, while the whereabouts of 10 people remain unknown, Lugansk People's Republic head Leonid Pasechnik said. "As of midday on May 23, 11 victims of this monstrous crime have died: ei»»»

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France24 2h

Bolivian President Paz targeted by new mass protests

Bolivian riot police fired tear gas at anti-government demonstrators in La Paz on Friday as unions and Indigenous groups renewed demands for President Rodrigo Paz to resign amid a deepening economic crisis and mounting unrest. Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz o»»»

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TAP 2h

Tunisian state demonstrated capacity to manage illegal migration (Jebabli ) [update1)

Tunis, May 23 (TAP)- "The Tunisian state demonstrated its capacity to manage several thorny issues, mainly illegal migration," Spokesperson for the National Guard Directorate General Brigadier General Houssem Eddine Jebabli said.The vast majority of...»»»

France24 2h

Middle East war live: Iran considers latest peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'

Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands", Iranian media reported on Saturday, as US media reports suggested that Washington was mulling new strikes while Iran was considering the latest peace proposal. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters, A»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

More than 80 workers killed in coal mine explosion in China - | 24.KG

More than 80 workers were killed in a coal mine explosion in China, Xinhua reports. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the cause of the accident is being investigated. A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, northern China, killed 82 people. Another nine are still missing, according to a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

State of Emergency Declared across Gabrovo Region Due to Heavy Rainfall

A state of emergency has been declared across Gabrovo Region by an order of the regional governor due to heavy, sustained rainfall, rising river and stream levels, and flooding across all four municipalities in the region, the regional administration said on Saturday. The decision followed an emerg»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Sofia Municipal Council to Review Report on Optimization of Capital's Tram Network

Viktor Chaushev, Sofia's Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Urban Mobility, submitted a report to the Sofia City Council on a large-scale optimization of the capital's tram network, the Sofia Municipality press service reported on Saturday. The report is set to be reviewed by the Municipal Council»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Magnitude 6 Quake Strikes Hawaii’s Big Island

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday and the state's volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Kilauea, one of the ⁠world's most active ⁠volcanoes, is located on Hawaii's»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Three new Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda: ministry

Addis Ababa: Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15. "Three new cases of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed in the country," the health ministry said, »»»

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France24 2h

Senegal's president fires PM Sonko, dissolves government

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the two leaders, plunging the debt-stricken West African nation deeper into political uncertainty. Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye »»»

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France24 2h

French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detaine»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military-Industrial and Energy Facilities - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 290 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past 24 hours, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Units of Battlegroup Tsentr occupied more advantageous lines and p»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Armenian Shift Toward Anti-Russian Camp Raises Tensions – Lavrov

LESNYYE DALI, Moscow Region, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday said that Armenia is being drawn into an anti-Russian camp in an attempt to make Russia "suffer as much as possible." "The West is trying to pull apart our allies, first and foremost beginning with ou»»»

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UPI 2h

POSCO International to build U.S. rare earths supply chain - UPI.com

South Korean company plans $200 million joint investment with ReElement Technologies to produce rare earth materials and permanent magnets in the United States The entrance of POSCO Tower Yeoksam in Seoul, photographed May 22, 2026. Photo by Hyojoon Jeon / UPI May 22 (Asia Today) -- POSCO Internati»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toys

Paris, France: Alone in her bedroom, six-year-old Emilia laughs at jokes told by kids on the other side of the world and listens to stories told by a lively adult voice. The tales and gags -- many baffling to adult ears -- are emitted by a Yoto player, one of a growing class of sound-only gadgets f»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss regional mediation efforts

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with HE Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel strikes Bekaa and Tyre as other raids kill 10

Israel staged fresh airstrikes in Lebanon on Saturday after earlier raids killed 10 people, according to media and the government in Beirut, targeting an area near the Syrian border. The state-run National News Agency said there were five Israeli airstrikes shortly before midnight in the mountainou»»»

Sputnik 2h

Putin Offers Deep Condolences to Xi Over Deadly Mine Explosion in Shanxi Province - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his deep condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping following the tragedy at a coal mine in Shanxi province, according to a telegram published on the Kremlin’s website. “Dear Mr. President, dear friend! Please accept my deepest condolences in connection w»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Ten ISIS Suspects from Türkiye Arrested in Syria

Ten Turkish citizens accused of being ISIS members have been arrested in Syria, Turkish state media said on Saturday. The 10 -- for whom Interpol had issued international alerts, or Red Notices -- were apprehended in a joint operation by the Turkish and Syrian intelligence services, they said. Nine»»»

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RT 2h

Hundreds of suspected internet child predators arrested in raids across California

Hundreds of suspected child predators have been apprehended and dozens of minors rescued in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown across Southern California targeting internet-facilitated child exploitation, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has said. A total of 341 suspects were arrested and 40»»»

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RT 2h

WATCH SpaceX Starship explode on splashdown ‘as expected’

SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded in a fireball after splashing down in the Indian Ocean on Friday, capping what the company described as a successful test flight of its next-generation spacecraft. The massive rocket lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas at around 6:30 PM EST and flew»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump shares AI video tossing Stephen Colbert into dumpster 

Doha, Qatar: One day after CBS aired the final episode of 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert, US President Donald Trump posted an AI video of throwing the host into a dumpster. The 22-second clip, published at 2:34am on May 23, 2026, was posted without any captions and had garnered over 41 millio»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israeli strikes on Deir Qanoun and Hanaway kill 10, including child and 6 rescuers

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that "six people were martyred" including two rescuers from the Risala»»»

Naharnet 2h

Leaked names of Lebanese Pentagon delegation for first military talks with Israel

The Army Command has finalized a list of the Lebanese military delegation scheduled to travel to the United States to meet with an Israeli military delegation on May 29, pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar reported Friday. The meeting will be the first Lebanese-Israeli military meeting and will be held at the »»»