Middle East Observer 31m

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 45m

Gulf Games Doha 2026: Qatar strengthens lead in overall medal standings with 96 medals

DOHA: Qatar strengthened its lead in the overall medal standings with 96 medals at the end of the fifth day of the ongoing 4th Gulf Games (Doha 2026) in Doha which will continue until May 22. Qatar's medal tally stood at 36 gold, 32 silver, and 28 bronze, with 6 gold, 6 silver, and 2 bronze medals »»»

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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 »»»

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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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Alqantara publishing and distribution inaugurated

QNA Doha The Doha International Book Fair saw the inauguration of Alqantara publishing and distribution, in the presence of Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. Attended by a group of intellectuals, writers, and those interested in the publishing industry, the launch comes »»»

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IAM Filipina celebrates womanhood with Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

IAM Filipina hosted a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on May 8 at Warwick Doha, bringing together women and mothers from across the community for a celebration of womanhood, connection, and empowerment. The gathering featured meaningful conversations and opportunities to build stronger bonds as attendee»»»

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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»»»

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Al Manar 2h

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

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters detonated at 22:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a cluster of explosive devices against a fourth bulldozer belonging t»»»

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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»»»

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QFFD, QRCS deliver multi-sector Qatari aid to Syria

Tribune News Network Doha As part of Qatar’s constant humanitarian efforts to support displaced and affected people in Syria, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) are working together to provide multi-sector relief aid, such as fuel, food and medical supplies, and»»»

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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»»»

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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»»»

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Arab News 2h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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»»»

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Arab News 2h

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»»»

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Arab News 2h

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»»»

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Al Manar 3h

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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Uganda Reports Death of Man from DRC Due to Ebola, Affirms Situation Under Control

Kampala: The Uganda Ministry of Health announced on Saturday the recording of a fatality from Ebola involving a man arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Ministry affirmed that the epidemiological situation remains [under control] amid stringent precautionary measures aimed »»»

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UPI 3h

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.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

FIFA World Cup 2026: Qatar to face Sudan in friendly on Thursday

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association announced on Saturday that the national team will play a friendly against Sudan in Doha on Thursday, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match comes as part of Team Qatar's current training camp held in Doha, which began on Monday following the concl»»»

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Arab News 3h

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»»»

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Arab News 3h

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»»»

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Arab News 3h

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»»»

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RT 4h

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»»»

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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 »»»

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UPI 4h

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 »»»

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TAP 4h

Eid al-Adha to be celebrated on May 27 (Mufti)

Tunis, May 16 (TAP) - Monday, May 18, 2026, will be the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH and Eid al-Adha will fall on Wednesday, the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447, corresponding to May 27, 2026, Grand Mufti of the Republic Hichem Ben Mahmoud,...»»»

Al Manar 4h

Hezbollah Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of General Commander of Al-Qassam, Denounces Israeli Criminality - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of General Commander of Al-Qassam, Denounces Israeli Criminality 16-05-2026 23:08 PM Hezbollah St»»»

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Arab News 4h

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»»»

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Arab News 4h

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»»»

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Sana 4h

Lebanon moves to establish railway link between Tripoli Port and Syria

Beirut, 16 May (SANA) Lebanon’s Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny announced the launch of a tender to modernize and design a railway line linking the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli with the al-Abboudieh area on the Lebanese-Syrian border as part of broader regional connectivity projects. Speaking»»»

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UPI 4h

Freight train crashes into bus killing 8 in Bangkok, Thailand - UPI.com

Thai rescue workers search for victims following a collision between a freight train and a bus at the Airport Rail Link's Makkasan station in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday. A freight train crashed into a public bus, several vehicles and motorcycles causing the bus to burst into flames. At least 8 peo»»»

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Arab News 5h

Where We Are Going Today: Pool Bar & Grill – a Latin American restaurant

During my stay at Six Senses Southern Dunes resort, one of Red Sea Global’s destinations, I explored the Pool Bar & Grill, a Latin American restaurant overlooking the main pool with views stretching toward the surrounding dunes. The space is thoughtfully designed, featuring natural marble tables an»»»

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Arab News 5h

Where We Are Going Today: Pool Bar & Grill – a Latin American restaurant

During my stay at Six Senses Southern Dunes resort, one of Red Sea Global’s destinations, I explored the Pool Bar & Grill, a Latin American restaurant overlooking the main pool with views stretching toward the surrounding dunes. The space is thoughtfully designed, featuring natural marble tables an»»»

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Arab News 5h

UN Security Council condemns Mali attacks

NEW YORK: The UN Security Council has condemned a series of attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists and Tuareg separatists that began late last month, and called for those responsible to be held accountable. The council “condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks in s»»»

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Bayern’s Neuer keeps mum on potential Germany return for World Cup

MUNICH: Bayern ‌Munich keeper Manuel Neuer refused to comment on Saturday on the reports that he could be a surprise addition to Germany’s World Cup squad, but did not rule out a possible international comeback. The 2014 World Cup winner, who retired from the national team after Euro 2024, enjoyed »»»

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Sana 5h

CENTCOM says 78 ships rerouted under blockade on Iran; Tehran reports tanker seizure

Capitals, May 16 (SANA) The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday that dozens of commercial vessels had been rerouted or stopped since the start of the U.S.-imposed maritime blockade on Iranian ports, while Iranian state media reported the seizure of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. In a po»»»

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Arab News 5h

No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, Congo warns as toll hits 80

KINSHASA: A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has caused scores of deaths has a "very high lethality rate" and no vaccine or specific treatment, the country's health minister warned Saturday. "The Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, no specific treatment," Kamba told a press»»»

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Arab News 5h

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark

BERLIN: A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort, after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, authorities said Saturday. The dead whale was stranded on Thu»»»

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Arab News 5h

Al-Hilal beat Neom to keep SPL title race alive

DUBAI: Al-Hilal on Saturday night beat Neom 2-0 in Riyadh to cut the gap on leaders to just two points and keep the Saudi Pro League title race alive going into the last match week. Al-Hilal came into the match knowing that anything less than a win would hand the title to their fierce city rivals. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Nasser Al Attiyah wins Jordan International Rally for record 18th time

AMMAN: Qatari driver Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah claimed victory on Friday in the 43rd Jordan International Rally, the third round of the 2026 Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), held in the Dead Sea region. Al Attiyah dominated the rally from start to finish, winning all 12 special stages across th»»»

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UPI 5h

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September - UPI.com

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Easter Mass as part of the Holy Week celebrations at St Peter's Square at the Vatican in April. The Vatican announced that the pope will visit France in September. File Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI | License Photo May 16 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV will travel to France in Se»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

MoEHE extends registration for third cohort of “Khebrat” Fellowship Program

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the extension of the registration period for the third cohort of the “Khebrat” Teachers Fellowship Program until Monday, May 25, 2026, in an effort to provide a wider opportunity for eligible educators to apply. The m»»»

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Sputnik 6h

How China's Sub-Sea Mega-Cable is Reshaping Asia's Digital Map

The 6,200km Asia Link Cable (ALC) has officially landed in the newly-built Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station in Hong Kong — becoming the highest-capacity submarine cable on the Hong Kong–Singapore route. Led and constructed by China Telecom as the largest investor, this is the first cable landing»»»

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Libya Herald 6h

Japan ready to provide technical and technological support to improve quality of medical services provided to Libyan citizens

The Japanese Ambassador expressed his country’s readiness to provide the necessary technical and technological support and to open broad horizons for bilateral cooperation that serve mutual interests and contribute to improving the quality of medical services provided to Libyan citizens. The sentim»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers are in – two participants claim Dh100,000 each

Dubai: The Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday has seen a number of players secure cash rewards, while the top jackpot prize went unclaimed. In Draw No. 260516, the winning numbers in the Days section were 20, 17, 14, 18 , 24, and 12, while the selected Months section number wa»»»

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Sana 6h

Syria to upgrade phosphate quay at Tartus Port in modernization drive

Tartous, May 16 (SANA) The General Authority for Borders and Customs in Syria has launched a project to rehabilitate the phosphate quay at Tartous Port, aiming to align operations with international environmental standards. Director of Relations at the authority Mazen Alloush said the plan includes»»»

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Arab News 6h

Semenyo strikes as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win FA Cup

LONDON: ‌Manchester City won the FA Cup on Saturday, beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final with a deftly finished 72nd-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo to complete an English cup double. Ghana’s Semenyo turned and back-heeled the ball past Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez from an Erling Haaland cross. The »»»

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Arab News 6h

Norway court blocks extradition of migrant activist to Greece

OSLO: A Norwegian court has blocked the extradition of the founder of a human rights group helping migrants to Greece where he was wanted over human smuggling charges, his lawyer said Saturday. Tommy Olsen, founder of the Aegean Boat Report, which helps migrants in distress in the Aegean Sea, was a»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Lebanon seeks 'real ceasefire' that begins Monday

Lebanon is conducting intensive contacts in coordination with the U.S. with the aim of reaching a comprehensive ceasefire with Israel, sources told Sky News Arabia. "The possibility of announcing a ceasefire at midnight tomorrow is still on the table, but no Israeli approval of this agreement has b»»»