Arab News 24m

WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation

Madrid - ESP Madrid, May 12, 2026 (AFP) - - World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness. The fate of the MV Hondius has sparked international alar»»»

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Arab News 25m

Alex Fitzpatrick and brother Matt enjoy simultaneous success on PGA Tour

NEWTOWN SQUARE: Alex Fitzpatrick was whisked around Aronimink by golf cart to make some national media hits — life is good when you’re trendy in the golf world — and could only laugh at one stop when asked about comments made by his older brother earlier in the day suggesting that Alex is the messy»»»

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Arab News 25m

Hezbollah chief says group’s weapons not part of talks with Israel

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Tuesday that his Iran-backed group’s weapons were not part of upcoming negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, and vowed his fighters would turn the battlefield into “hell” for Israeli forces. “Nobody outside Lebanon has anything to do with the weapons, the»»»

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24 News Agency 28m

Kyrgyzstan to restrict motorcycle use on beaches, pastures, in protected areas - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has imposed restrictions on the use of motorized vehicles in a number of natural areas. The resolution was adopted to protect ecosystems, prevent the degradation of natural landscapes, and reduce the negative impact on park and beach areas. According to the do»»»

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Gulf News 28m

New e& salary platform offers UAE workers free IBAN accounts, cashback

Dubai: e& money has launched a digital salary platform aimed at giving UAE employees easier access to banking and financial services through free IBAN-linked accounts, payment cards and transfer benefits. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The fintec»»»

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Sana 32m

Syria rehabilitates Raqqa oil field to restore production capacity

Raqqa, May 12 (SANA) Syrian Energy Ministry teams are carrying out rehabilitation works at the Al-Thawra oil field in Raqqa province as part of efforts to restore production capacity following years of damage to infrastructure and facilities. Officials at the field said technical teams were repairi»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

Arafat and Tehran: From Revolutionary Embrace to Open Hostility

Yasser Arafat was the first foreign leader to visit Iran after Khomeini’s 1979 Iranian Revolution. At the time, he believed the Palestinian cause was gaining a powerful new ally in revolutionary Iran, which immediately closed the Israeli embassy and handed it over to the Palestine Liberation Organi»»»

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Arab News 42m

Saudi Arabia issues 188 new industrial licenses, 78 factories begin production in March

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued 188 new industrial licenses in March, with total investments linked to the new permits exceeding SR1.81 billion ($482 million), according to a government body. A report released by the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information said these projects — building o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 42m

Legal Affairs Committee Backs Judicial System Act Changes

Parliament's ad hoc legal affairs committee on Tuesday approved at first reading three bills amending the Judicial System Act. One passed unanimously, while the other two were backed by 21 votes to two. The two bills, backed by 21 votes, were tabled by Velislav Velichkov of Continue the Change (CC)»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Sharjah announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates for private schools

Sharjah’s Private Education Authority announced on Monday that private schools across the emirate will observe the Eid Al Adha holiday from Monday to Thursday, May 25 to May 28, 2026. The authority said classes and administrative work would resume on Monday, June 1, following the holiday break, giv»»»

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Arab News 49m

Saudi, Togo officials discuss security cooperation

LOME: Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi recently met with Togo’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection Calixte Batossie Madjoulba in Lome. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between th»»»

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Arab News 49m

Celestial events light up Saudi reserve skies

RAFAH: The night skies of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve are witnessing a series of astronomical phenomena throughout May, comprising 10 diverse cosmic events. These spectacles highlight the richness of the reserve’s natural environment and reinforce its status as a promising destination»»»

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Arab News 49m

KAUST study explores how cells respond to acidic stress

JEDDAH: New research from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has showed that restoring a key cellular molecule involved in energy production can partially reverse the effects of acidic stress in human cells. Published in Communications Biology, the study examined how cells respond t»»»

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Al Awsat 50m

EU Approves Full Restoration of Trade Relations with Syria

The European Council announced on Monday that it had adopted a decision ending the partial suspension of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and Syria, thereby fully restoring trade relations with Syria. The Council added that the decision represents an important step »»»

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Al Awsat 50m

UN Condemns Child Death Toll from Israel’s West Bank Operations

The United Nations condemned on Tuesday the toll from "escalating" Israeli military operations and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank on children, with 70 Palestinian children killed since the start of 2025. "Children are paying an intolerable price for escalating military operations and set»»»

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Gulf News 52m

talabat sees higher income in 2026 as spike in orders drive strong Q1 growth

Dubai: talabat raised its full-year net income guidance on Tuesday after reporting strong first-quarter growth driven by higher order volumes, customer expansion and increased demand across its grocery and multi-vertical delivery services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

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Arab News 54m

UAE has its sights set on investing in free zones in Syria  

RIYADH: The UAE and Syria are looking toward a new phase of economic cooperation aimed at transforming ideas and investment opportunities into joint projects on the ground, including the development of free zones in Syria, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi said. This comes as»»»

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UPI 54m

Presidential official proposes 'public dividends' from AI-driven boom - UPI.com

Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom, seen here at Cheong Wa Dae on April 27, on Tuesday proposed introducing public dividends to share in an AI-driven economic boom. File Photo by Yonhap The presidential chief of staff for policy on Tuesday proposed introducing public dividends to »»»

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Gulf News 55m

UAE launches AI Cyber Factory to fight cyberattacks

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with its national strategic cybersecurity partner CPX Holding, announced the launch of the ‘UAE Cyber Factory’ to strengthen the nation’s digital leadership and reinforce its cyber sovereignty. As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and c»»»

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Sputnik 60m

Ukraine Conflict Could End 'at Any Moment' if Kiev Makes Necessary Decision - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's special military operation can stop at any moment if Kiev makes the necessary decision, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "It [the special operation] can stop at any moment, as soon as the Kiev takes , and Zelenskyy takes responsibility and makes the neces»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation

Madrid, Spain: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness. "There is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak," Tedros told a jo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

NEET UG 2026: ‘Mastermind’ arrested in Jaipur as leak probe spreads across states — What to know

Dubai India’s biggest medical entrance examination has been cancelled after alleged paper leak claims triggered a nationwide controversy and a multi-agency investigation. Meanwhile, the probe widened further after NDTV reported that alleged ‘mastermind’ Manish Yadav had been detained in Jaipur as i»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 Kyrgyzstan to tighten control over use of ethyl alcohol - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced amendments to several regulations governing the production and circulation of ethyl alcohol and alcoholic products. Under the new resolution, the State Tax Service will receive expanded powers, including the authority to approve: The Cabinet has»»»

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UPI 1h

S. Korea to use gov't funds to support cheering squads for N. Korean football team visit - UPI.com

Seoul's Unification Ministry said Tuesday it will provide government funds to support civic groups planning to cheer at a women's football match featuring a North Korean team. In this March photo, North Korean player Kim Kyong Yong is seen during a match with China in Sydney. Photo by Dean Lewis/EP»»»

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EU Observer 1h

[Interview] Alexander Stubb: ‘Ukraine will not lose the war’ but Europe must build its own defence

First published in Respekt. Interview with the Finnish president, one of the most prominent European politicians. Mr President, is Nato falling apart? No. A few days ago, Polish prime minister Tusk wrote on social network X: “The biggest threat to the transatlantic community is not its external ene»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ceasefire Ends as Russian Armed Forces Continue Special Military Operation

The Ukrainian armed forces violated the ceasefire regime that was in place on May 8-11 in the special operation zone a total of 30,383 times, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "A total of 30,383 cases of ceasefire violations by the Ukrainian side were recorded in the special military op»»»

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Business-review 1h

Romanian startup Pluria secures USD 2 million to expand flexible workspace platform

Romanian flexible workspace startup Pluria has raised USD 2 million in a new funding round led by Romanian fund Sparking Capital, as a new investor, alongside Crescendo Ventures, Madrid-based family office Empty Ventures, and a group of angel investors. With this round, Pluria has now raised more t»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Speaker visits National Surgical Center after first liver transplant surgery - | 24.KG

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Marlen Mamataliev, visited the Mambet Mamakeev National Surgical Center in Bishkek and inspected the medical facility. The parliamentary press service reported. During the visit, the speaker met with the doctors who performed the first successful liver »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Progress in talks with US but no deal yet: Greenland PM

Copenhagen: Negotiations between Denmark, Greenland and the United States on the Danish autonomous territory are making progress but a deal has yet to be reached, Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday. "We are negotiating but we don't have an agreement," Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen sa»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Home Box App: Quality and aesthetics at affordable prices

Doha, Qatar: Shopping for your home has never been easier. With Home Box, everything you need to create a space that fits your lifestyle is just a few taps away. Whether browsing on our app or online, the experience is designed to be simple, seamless, and inspiring from start to finish. From statem»»»

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RT 1h

Who will replace Denmark’s prime minister?

Denmark’s government has collapsed after a record poor election showing for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. King Frederik X has now asked Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen to form a right-wing government, but little will change: every major Danish party is preparing for war with Russia. In a s»»»

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RT 1h

Israeli soldiers jailed for desecrating Virgin Mary statue

Two Israeli soldiers were sentenced to several weeks in military prison for desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said. Last week, a photo surfaced showing a service member hugging the statue in the predominantly Christian village of Debel,»»»

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Business-review 1h

EU negotiators reach provisional agreement to strengthen supply of critical medicines

EU Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement early on Tuesday on new rules aimed at improving the supply of critical medicines, reducing dependency on non-EU countries, and strengthening the competitiveness of Europe’s pharmaceutical industry, according to a press release f»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan to direct recycling fee to waste processing plants, recycling - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved a regulation on the procedure and conditions for spending funds from the recycling fee. Resolution No. 320 was signed on April 30, 2026. The document was adopted to finance waste recycling activities, develop environmental infrastructure, and implemen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Yasi One launches from Abu Dhabi: A new AI that thinks before it responds

A significant step forward in artificial intelligence was announced today with the official launch of Yasi One, a next-generation AI platform developed in Abu Dhabi to deliver responses that are not only fast, but also thoughtful, accurate, and trustworthy. The platform is the result of a strategic»»»

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MIA 1h

Diesel price down by Mden 4: ERC

Skopje, 11 May 2026 (MIA) - The price of diesel will drop by Mden 4 per liter, while that of unleaded fuel Eurosuper BS-98 goes down by Mden 0.5 on Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has said. The new retail price of Eurodiesel BS (D-E V) is Mden 89.5, Eurosuper BS-98 will cost»»»

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UPI 1h

Seoul preparing for Ukraine FM visit, talks on North Korean POWs - UPI.com

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it is consulting with Ukraine over a visit by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to discuss the fate of two North Korean POWs. The soldiers, one of whom is seen in this photo, were captured in January 2025 and have expressed a wish to come to South Korea. Fil»»»

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TAP 1h

PM meets with Chairman of Libyas Presidential Council on sidelines of Africa Forward Summit

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri met Tuesday in Nairobi with Chairman of Libya's Presidential Council Mohamed Al-Menfi, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 co-hosted by Kenya and France.The Premier conveyed...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Amir meets Turkish Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received at his office on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lusail Palace, HE Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye. During the meeting, the strategic cooperation relations between the two brotherly countries w»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

India's medical entrance exam cancelled amid paper leak charges

New Delhi, India: The medical entrance examination, or the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), conducted 10 days ago for undergraduate courses, was cancelled on Tuesday amid charges of paper leak. Announcing the decision, the National Testing Agency (NTA), which had conducted the test, p»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Etihad Airways flight cancelled at Chennai airport after fire breaks out on wing

New Delhi: An Abu Dhabi-bound Etihad Airways flight with 280 passengers onboard was grounded on Tuesday after a fire broke out on the aircraft's left wing ahead of take-off at an airport in the southern Indian city of Chennai, multiple local media reports said. All passengers were safely evacuated,»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Chief Negotiator Says US Must Accept Proposal or Face ‘Failure’

Iran's chief negotiator on Tuesday issued an ultimatum to the United States to accept the conditions in Tehran's 14-point proposal for peace in the Middle East war or face "failure". The defiant message came after US President Donald Trump rejected the latest counteroffer from Iran and said that a »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Rescuers searching for two hikers lost in Pieria

A search operation was underway by the Fire Department in northern Greece on Tuesday to locate two 20-year-old men who went missing while hiking near the village of Litochoro, at the base of Mount Olympus. Authorities were alerted by the mother of one of the men who told them she had been unable to»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Several students injured in clashes inside Aristotle University

Six students were injured on Tuesday when a group of self-styled anti-authoritarians attacked a group of left-wing students inside the campus of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a local news outlet reported. The serious incident occurred at the Polytechnic School, the Law School and the Sc»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran May Eye Enriching Uranium to 90% in Case of Repeated Attack by US - Lawmaker

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran may consider enriching uranium to 90% in case of a repeated attack by the United States, Ebrahim Rezaei, a representative of the Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy of the Iranian parliament, said on Tuesday. "One of Iran's options in the event of another atta»»»

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Arab News 1h

A new name for PCOS, the most common cause of infertility

A disorder that ‌affects 170 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is being renamed ​to improve diagnosis and care, researchers announced on Tuesday at a medical meeting. The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, o»»»

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Arab News 1h

UN slams child death toll from Israel’s West Bank operations

GENEVA: The United Nations decried Tuesday the toll from “escalating” Israel military operations in the occupied West Bank on children, with 70 Palestinian children killed since the start of 2025. “Children are paying an intolerable price for escalating military operations and attacks across the oc»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli troops cross Litani river amid clashes with Hezbollah

The Israeli military said Tuesday that its troops have crossed the Litani river from the border town of Deir al-Seryan toward Zawtar al-Sharkiya, north of the river. Hezbollah said it targeted troops near the river of Deir al-Seryan, and a Merkava tank in the border town of al-Bayyada near Naqoura.»»»

Naharnet 1h

Qassem says Hezbollah will turn battlefield into 'hell' for Israel

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Tuesday that his group will not stop fighting and will turn the battlefield into "hell" for Israel. "We will keep fighting, we will respond to all violations, and we will not return to how things were before March 2," Qassem said. Before March 2, Israel kept »»»

Al Awsat 1h

UK’s Starmer Defies Calls to Quit, Says He Is Getting on with Governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would "get on with governing" despite a "destabilizing" 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for his departure after an election drubbing. At a meeting of his cabinet team of ministers, ‌Starmer, in the »»»

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