RT 3m

The pathetic demise of Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer may still be British prime minister when this article is published, but it is certain that he will not lead the Labour Party at the next general election, due to be held in June 2029. Starmer became prime minister after steering Labour to a decisive election victory in July 2024. With »»»

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RT 3m

Trump went to China seeking economic lifeline – analyst

US President Donald Trump’s China visit was an attempt to “save face” and seek relief after the Iran war destabilized the global economy, geopolitical analyst Danny Haiphong has told RT. According to Haiphong, the US is now in a “far weaker position” than China and is seeking closer ties with Beiji»»»

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Naharnet 7m

Iran's top diplomat says lack of trust impeding talks with US

Iran 's foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages have "m»»»

Naharnet 7m

Israel says targeted head of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

Israel said on Friday that it carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Ezzedine Al-Haddad, who it described as chief of the armed wing of Palestinian movement Hamas. Since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the Israeli military and intelligence services have waged an extensive campaign targeti»»»

Arab News 7m

Israeli shelling targets outskirts of Jamla town in western Daraa

DARAA: Israeli forces shelled the outskirts of Jamla town in the Yarmouk Basin area of western Daraa countryside on Friday, amid intensified reconnaissance flights over southern Syria. According to a reporter in Daraa, at least four artillery shells landed near agricultural land and residential are»»»

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Arab News 7m

Syria appoints Safwat Raslan as central bank governor, Husriyeh named envoy

RIYADH: Syria has appointed Safwat Raslan, head of the Syrian Development Fund, as central bank governor while former Governor Abdelkader Husriyeh was named ambassador to Canada, state media reported on Friday. Reuters reported earlier on Friday, ‌citing two people ‌in Syrian banking sector, that ​»»»

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Naharnet 8m

UN says Lebanon-Israel talks 'critical opportunity' to end war

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon said on Friday that talks between Lebanon and Israel offer a "critical opportunity" to end the Israel-Hezbollah war. "Diplomatic efforts now offer a critical opportunity to stop the violence," Imran Riza said in a statement, adding that he hop»»»

The Peninsula 11m

UN agencies warn of rapidly worsening food emergency in Somalia

New York: Several UN agencies warned today of a rapidly worsening food emergency in Somalia, pushing 6 million people, or 31 percent of the population, into critical levels of food insecurity between April and June. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Office for t»»»

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Arab News 20m

Israeli forces kill 15-year-old Palestinian boy in West Bank

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Authority said on Friday that Israeli forces shot dead a 15-year-old Palestinian boy in the occupied West Bank, while the military said he had been throwing stones at Israeli cars on a road. The authority’s Health Ministry said it had been informed of the killing of Fahd Z»»»

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Arab News 20m

Moscow court orders Euroclear to pay compensation to Russia’s central bank over seized assets

MOSCOW: A court in Moscow ruled in favor of the Russian Central Bank in its lawsuit against Euroclear, the Brussels-based clearing house that holds the bulk of Russian assets frozen by the European Union, Russian media reported Friday. The lawsuit sought to recover 18.2 trillion rubles ($249.7 bill»»»

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Naharnet 20m

Hezbollah attacks Israeli barracks as strikes hit Tyre, kill 3 paramedics in Harouf

An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Friday after an evacuation warning, state media reported, despite an extension in the truce between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military had called on residents of several buildings in Tyre to immediately evacuate ahead of»»»

UPI 20m

CIA director's visit to Havana fuels questions over Cuba's future - UPI.com

1 of 2 | CIA Director John Ratcliffe (L) meets with high-level Cuban officials Thursday in Havana to discuss economic and security issues. Photo via CIA/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Havana this week opened a new political chapter inside and outside Cuba»»»

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Naharnet 32m

Salam says country has had enough 'reckless' wars for foreign interests

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday said his country had enough "reckless" wars for foreign interests, calling for Arab and international support in Beirut's negotiations with Israel. Speaking at an NGO dinner, Salam said that he hoped to "mobilize all Arab and international support to bolster our»»»

Naharnet 32m

Lebanon, Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days

Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flareup in violence, the U.S. State Department said after mediating talks. "The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. He sa»»»

The Peninsula 41m

Team Qatar swimmers conclude GCC Games campaign with 26 medals

Team Qatar’s swimming team won eight medals today — including two gold, three silver, and three bronze — on the final day of the swimming competitions at the 4th GCC Games currently taking place in Doha. The Games continue until May 22, with around 1,400 male and female athletes from GCC countries »»»

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UPI 44m

In photos: Students attend Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanElementary, junior high and high school students attend the 2026 Shizuoka Hobby Show in Shizuoka-Prefecture, Japan, on Friday. The convention, one of Japan's largest model trade fairs, will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Elementary school students try out, assemble an»»»

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UPI 44m

Trump: Proposal is 'unacceptable,' but Iran signals openness to peace talks - UPI.com

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks at a press conference after attending the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, India, Friday. Araghchi signaled a willingness to negotiate with the United States. Photo by Rajat Gupta/EPA May 15 (»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Lebanon, Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days: US

Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flareup in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks. "The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. He said»»»

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Arab News 56m

US charges Iraqi national accused of plotting Europe terror attacks

NEW YORK: An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the US war in Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations. According to a »»»

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Arab News 56m

Israeli forces set up a camp in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say

BAGHDAD: Israeli forces set up a post in the desert in Iraq at the beginning of the US-Israeli war with Iran, Iraqi and US officials told The Associated Press. The existence of the secret Israeli military facility was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which described it as a base housing s»»»

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Arab News 56m

Trump administration prepares to seek indictment against Cuba's Raul Castro

MIAMI: The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island. One of the people to»»»

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UPI 56m

Texas high court rules against Gov. Greg Abbott on removal of Rep. Gene Wu - UPI.com

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tried to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from office, but the state Supreme Court ruled against him. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- The Texas Supreme Court refused to remove state Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, from office, despite the efforts of Gov.»»»

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UPI 56m

Texas Children's Hospital to create 'detransition clinic' after legal settlement - UPI.com

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston reached a settlement on Friday with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over transgender medical services it offered until 2023, which will see it open the nation's first "detransition clinic." File Photo by James Nielsen/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- Texas »»»

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Arab News 1h

Sustainability shifts from vision to execution across GCC projects

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC have placed sustainability at the center of long-term development agendas, with the focus now shifting from ambition to execution and from policy to implementation on the ground. Despite strong delivery performance, environmental benchmarks still point to a ga»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Gold slips to more than one-week low amid inflation, rate concerns

Singapore: Gold prices fell to a more than one-week low on Friday as rising energy prices fueled inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of prolonged high interest rates. Spot Gold extended losses for a fourth consecutive session, falling 0.8% to $4,613.19 per ounce, its lowest level since M»»»

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UPI 1h

Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sánchez advance to Peru presidential runoff - UPI.com

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori gained the largest percentage of votes in the first round of the presidential election in Peru. Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA May 15 (UPI) -- Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes finalized the official vote count Friday after 33 days of scrutiny and legal c»»»

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TAP 1h

Melloula border post has served over 2.5 million passengers in 2025

Tunis, May 15 (TAP) - The pilot Melloula border post, the second most important crossing point between Tunisia and Algeria at the national level, handled a total of 2,660,358 passengers during 2025, up 1% compared with 2024 and 16% compared with...»»»

UPI 1h

Trump announces ‘Garden of American Heroes’ project in D.C. - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Friday that wants to build the National Garden of American Heroes, an exhibit of statues in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that wants to build the National Garden of Americ»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Israel, Lebanon to Extend Ceasefire by 45 Days - US State Dept.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress in the negotiations, US State Department Spokesperson Thomas Pigott said on Friday. "On May 14 and 15, the United States hosted two days of highly-productive talks between Israel a»»»

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UPI 1h

Watch: Illinois museum's 'Knight Rider' car gets speeding ticket from NYC - UPI.com

May 15 (UPI) -- An Illinois museum received a speeding ticket from New York alleging its replica Knight Rider car was caught on a traffic camera -- but the car hasn't moved in over a decade. The Volo Museum revealed on social media that it received notice in the mail that its 1982 Pontiac Firebird »»»

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DW 2h

Trump says no change in Taiwan policy as China visit wraps

LivePoliticsUnited States of AmericaTrump says no change in Taiwan policy as China visit wrapsLouis Oelofse | Wesley Rahn | Roshni Majumdar | Kate Hairsine with AFP, AP, Reuters, dpaUS President Donald Trump is headed home to Washington after spending two days with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. Bo»»»

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Sana 2h

Syria appoints new ambassador to Canada

Damascus, May 15 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria said on Friday that Abdulkader Husrieh has been appointed as the new Syrian ambassador to Canada, in line with established diplomatic procedures. The Foreign Ministry’s Information and Communications Administration sai»»»

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Arab News 2h

Syria’s recovery could be a ‘success story’ if the world acts, Security Council told

NEW YORK CITY: Syria remains at a “critical, yet promising” juncture, the UN warned on Friday, as senior officials told the Security Council that progress on efforts related to accountability, recovery and the return of refugees risk being undermined by insecurity and economic hardship, coupled wit»»»

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UPI 2h

Venezuelans' presence in Chile’s labor market declines - UPI.com

By far, the occupation that could face the greatest labor shortage in Chile is motorcycle drivers, where 61.1% of workers are Venezuelan. File Photo by Ronald Pena/EPA SANTAIGO, Chile, May 15 (UPI) -- The departure of more than 30,000 Venezuelan workers from Chile's labor market in recent months ha»»»

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Sputnik 2h

China’s Economy and Industrial Base Give It Leverage the US no Longer Holds Unilaterally

The actual outcome of the US charm offensive in China has been ‘mostly ceremonial pageantry with very limited practical substance,’ Hong Kong-based geopolitical analyst Angelo Giuliano tells Sputnik. “This reflects the reality of today’s balance: China is in a much stronger position than nine years»»»

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RT 2h

Gulf states mulling non-aggression pact with Iran – FT

Saudi Arabia has floated the idea of a landmark non-aggression pact between the Gulf states and Iran after the end of the US-Israeli war on Tehran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing diplomatic sources. Western diplomats told the newspaper that Riyadh is studying a model loosely inspire»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

President Japarov visits Khoja Ahmed Yasawi mausoleum in Turkistan - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov on May 15, during a working visit to Kazakhstan, visited the Azret Sultan National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve and the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi together with the heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States, the presidential press servi»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 3h

No: 91, 15 May 2026, Regarding the Agreement Between Yemeni Parties on the Release of Detainees

We welcome the agreement on the release of detainees, following talks held in Amman between Yemeni parties. We appreciate the contributions of all relevant parties to this process. We trust that this agreement will contribute to advancing efforts toward a comprehensive political solution to the con»»»

Sana 3h

Syria’s envoy outlines justice, returns and investment gains in Syria

New York, May 15 (SANA) Syria’s permanent representative to the UN Security Council, Ibrahim Olabi, said Friday during a Security Council session in New York on developments in the situation in Syria, that transitional‑justice process is moving forward as one of the pillars of the new Syria, noting»»»

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Arab News 3h

Israel targets top Hamas militant leader in Gaza strike

JERUSALEM: Israel said on ​Friday it had carried out a strike in Gaza targeting ‌Izz ‌al-Din ​al-Haddad, the ‌most ⁠senior ​Hamas military ⁠leader in the Gaza Strip.Israel believes he ⁠is one ‌of ‌the ​masterminds ‌of ‌the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on southern ‌Israel, and has identified h»»»

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Arab News 3h

Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers

WASHINGTON: The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum, prosecutors said in a court filing Friday. Elias Rodriguez faces federal hate crime and murder charges in the killin»»»

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UPI 3h

WHO reports 10 hantavirus cases, 3 deaths, tied to cruise ship - UPI.com

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefs the press on the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship during a joint press conference with the Spanish prime minister at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA»»»

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TAP 3h

Carthage Cement: profit and revenue down in 2025 financial year

Tunis, May 15 (TAP) - The financial statements of Carthage Cement show a decline in profit to TND 40.118 million during the 2025 financial year, compared with TND 70.256 million a year earlier.According to data published on Friday by the Tunis Stock...»»»

Sana 3h

UN welcomes Syria’s initial steps toward national anti-torture strategy

Geneva, May 15 (SANA) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has welcomed Syria’s initial steps toward developing a national strategy to combat torture, expressing support for ongoing efforts in this regard. In a post published on its official account on X on Friday, the Office of th»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Hamas to Choose its Leader on Sunday Amid Push for Comprehensive National Dialogue

Hamas voiced hope that a direct meeting would be held between its leadership and Fatah’s after the end of the latter’s eighth general conference, which is being held for a second day in Ramallah, Gaza, Cairo, and Beirut. The conference is due to end on Saturday with the election of new members to F»»»

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Arab News 3h

Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim

NEW YORK: Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration “secretly engineered” the outcome of his case. US President Trump has championed the effort to deport Mahmoud Khali»»»

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TAP 3h

Tunindex rises 5.2% over week

Tunis, May 15, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange posted a weekly gain of 5.2% to 17,383.37 points over the period from May 11 to 15, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs. The TUNINDEX has advanced by 29% since the beginning of 2026.On the...»»»

UPI 3h

UAE plans second oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

A vessel is seen anchoring off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 1. The United Arab Emirates is planning to fasttrack construction of a West-East pipeline that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz, opening in 2027. File Photo by Stringer/EPA May 15 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates is»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah Drone Threat Underscores How Unmanned Warfare Transforms Modern Combat: WSJ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Drone Threat Underscores How Unmanned Warfare Transforms Modern Combat: WSJ 15-05-2026 19:38 PM A screenshot from video footage s»»»

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TAP 3h

Scattered to temporarily stormy showers expected Friday night in northern and midland regions

Tunis, May 15 (TAP) - The weather will be very cloudy on Friday night, with scattered to temporarily stormy showers expected in the north and midland, and partly cloudy in the south. Temperatures will range between 15°C and 20°C in the north and...»»»