Al Awsat 1m

US Court Suspends Sanctions on UN Expert on Palestinians

A US judge on Wednesday imposed a temporary injunction on sanctions imposed last year by Washington on a United Nations expert on the occupied Palestinian territories. UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese was sanctioned in July 2025 after she publicly criticized Washington'»»»

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Al Manar 2m

Iran’s Araghchi at BRICS Foreign Ministers’ summit: The battle in which Iran has stood firm is a defense of all members and of a new world we are building - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Araghchi at BRICS Foreign Ministers’ summit: The battle in which Iran has stood firm is a defense of all members and of a new world »»»

Business-review 3m

EIB to advise Antibiotice on corporate governance and long-term growth

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Antibiotice, one of Romania’s largest pharmaceutical companies, on strengthening its corporate governance framework in order to support the company’s future growth. Under a new advisory services agreement, the EIB will work with Antibiotice to align it»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Masdar City makes UAE history with first 5 Pearl office rating

Masdar City has announced that its M19 A&B Office Buildings have become the first commercial office development in the UAE to achieve a 5 Pearl Estidama rating. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban develop»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Dubai home sales top Dh139 billion in Q1 as rents show signs of cooling

Dubai: Dubai’s residential property market recorded Dh139.1 billion in sales during the first quarter of 2026, with off-plan homes continuing to drive buyer activity even as rent and price growth began to show signs of cooling. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New resea»»»

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Novinite 5m

Bulgaria Says Fuel Supplies Are Safe Despite Hormuz Crisis, Burgas Refinery Has 90-Day ReservesOpinions

Bulgaria has sufficient fuel reserves and faces no immediate threat of shortages despite tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rumen Spetsov, special manager of Lukoil in Bulgaria. Speaking to “24 Chasa,” he said the country’s oil supply chain is not directly tied to the Gulf chokepoin»»»

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UPI 5m

Gov. Kemp calls special session to redraw Georgia's congressional map - UPI.com

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday issued a proclamation convening the state's General Assembly for a special session on June 17 to consider revising the state's congressional map. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Gov. Brian Kemp has called for a special session of»»»

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UPI 5m

On This Day, May 14: Million Mom March calls for gun laws - UPI.com

On May 14, 2000, hundreds of thousands of mothers and other gun-control advocates took part in the "Million Mom March" in Washington and several other cities, demanding "sensible" gun laws. 1 of 6 | Marchers in the Million Mom March start out walking down the National Mall with the Washington Monum»»»

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Arab News 6m

Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US ‌President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. Aside from trade mat»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

MoCI participates in Geoeconomic Summit 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) participated in the Geoeconomic Summit 2026, held yesterday, in Tokyo, Japan, with the participation of a distinguished group of international officials and experts specializing in international economics and geoeconomics. The Ministry was r»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Qatar inward FDI up 2% to QR165.4bn, outward FDI rises 8.1% to QR210bn in 2025

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council released the results of Qatar’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Survey for 2025, conducted in collaboration with the Qatar Central Bank. The results present preliminary estimates of FDI positions for the period from January to December 2025. The survey sco»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Heads of working groups of Economy, Trade and Industry Committee under Qatar-Saudi Coordination Council hold fourth meeting

THE PENINSULA Doha, Qatar: The heads of the working groups of the Economy, Trade and Industry Committee under the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council held their fourth meeting yesterday, via videoconference. The meeting was chaired on the Qatari side by H E Mohammed bin Hassan Al Malki, Undersecretar»»»

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Al Awsat 13m

US: Tourist Arrested after Video Shows Rock Hurled at Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal's Head

A tourist who drew widespread condemnation in Hawaii after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at “Lani,” a beloved, endangered Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, is charged with»»»

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Al Manar 14m

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Al-Mansouri - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Al-Mansouri 14-05-2026 09:36 AM Latest News Urgent News A»»»

Al Manar 14m

Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Siddiqine and Kafra: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Siddiqine and Kafra: Al-Manar correspondent 14-05-2026 09:53 AM Latest News Urgent News»»»

Arab News 15m

Five soldiers, seven militants killed in Pakistan clashes

QUETTA, Pakistan: At least five soldiers and seven militants were killed in clashes in Pakistan’s turbulent south-western province of Balochistan, officials said on Thursday. An improvised explosive device detonated near a convoy of paramilitary Frontier Corps troops and was followed by a clash wit»»»

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Arab News 15m

Recipes for Success: Chef Timo Gloeckner, culinary director of SLS The Red Sea, offers advice

JEDDAH: Timo Gloeckner says he knew early on that he wanted to turn cooking into his career. Growing up in Germany, “food was always an important part of my family life,” he tells Arab News. “Some of my earliest memories are of being in the kitchen, watching and helping my grandmother. What started»»»

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Arab News 15m

Philippine Senate to convene as court for VP Sara Duterte impeachment on May 18

MANILA: ​The Philippine Senate will convene ‌as ‌an ​impeachment ‌court ⁠on ​May ⁠18 for ⁠the ‌trial ‌of ​Vice President ‌Sara Duterte, ‌its president ‌Alan Peter Cayetano ⁠said on ⁠Thursday. Duterte was accused in an impeachment complaint of misusing public funds, accumulating unexplained wealth a»»»

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24 News Agency 16m

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrives in Kazakhstan on state visit - | 24.KG

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Kazakhstan on a state visit. He and his spouse were personally welcomed at the airport by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Photo Akorda From the moment the Turkish leader’s plane crossed the state border until its landing in Asta»»»

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Al Majalla 17m

Trump-Xi summit: competing visions for a new world order

The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping comes at a consequential moment in the international order, where strategic competition is increasingly entangled with the need for cooperation, and where Washington and Beijing face overlapping challenges. It also comes »»»

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Gulf News 18m

Ajman announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates for government staff

The Ajman Government Human Resources Department has announced the official holiday schedule for Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha for government entities in the emirate. According to the department, the holiday will begin on Monday, May 25, and continue until Friday, May 29, 2026. Government employees are»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

QIIB announces winner of April 2026 monthly prize for ‘Joud’ savings account worth QR100,000

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the winner of the monthly prize for April 2026 for the ‘Joud’ savings account, valued at QR100,000. QIIB’s Head of Products, Talal al-Jaidah, presented the winner, Amer Ali al-Hebshi, with a cheque representing the prize amount during a ceremony held at the bank’s he»»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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BNE 22m

Fitch raises 2026-27 oil and gas price assumptions on prolonged Hormuz closure

Fitch Ratings has raised its 2026 and 2027 oil price assumptions on the basis of a longer-than-expected effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with the agency now assuming the waterway will begin reopening around July, Fitch Ratings said on May 11. »»»

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Sputnik 24m

US Coast Guard Signs $3.5Bln Contract to Build 5 Arctic Icebreakers

The US Department of Homeland Security announced a deal with Davie Defense to supply five icebreakers to the US Coast Guard. "The US Coast Guard finalized a $3.5 billion contract for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a brand new class of polar icebreaker vessels »»»

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Gulf News 25m

VD Satheesan named Kerala chief minister

The Congress party has selected VD Satheesan to be the new chief minister of Kerala. Alex AbrahamSenior Associate EditorAlex has been on the frontline of global headlines for nearly 30 years. A Senior Associate Editor, he’s part newsroom veteran and part globe-trotting correspondent. His credential»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

QFC, Commercial Bank sign MoU to facilitate banking access for QFC firms

Doha: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Commercial Bank (CB), one of Qatar’s most established financial institutions, to facilitate access to banking services for QFC firms. Under the MoU, QFC w»»»

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Al Manar 27m

Xi to Trump: Taiwan issue very important in China-US relations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Xi to Trump: Taiwan issue very important in China-US relations 14-05-2026 09:24 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli enemy army issues new th»»»

Al Manar 27m

Israeli enemy army issues new threat to evacuate eight towns in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues new threat to evacuate eight towns in southern Lebanon 14-05-2026 09:33 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli enemy »»»

Gulf News 28m

Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India

New Delhi: BRICS foreign ministers, including from Iran and Russia, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux" with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity. War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering. »»»

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Gulf News 28m

Saudi HR ministry revokes thousands of visas and suspends services for violating firms

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has cancelled more than 7,200 visas issued to violating establishments and suspended key government services for them after uncovering thousands of labour-related breaches during nationwide inspections. The ministry said its monitori»»»

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24 News Agency 28m

 Russian investors intend to produce sunflower oil in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Erlist Akunbekov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with investors from Russia’s Samara Oblast. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. During the me»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Parliament Terminates Mandates of Three Progressive Bulgaria MPs Following Resignations

Parliament terminated the mandates of Progressive Bulgaria MPs Ilko Iliev, Mario Smarkov, and Krum Nedelkov after they submitted their resignations. The item was added to the agenda following a meeting of the parliamentary chairpersons' council. On Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a deci»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

Property sales transactions more than double over decade, reach peak in 2025

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector continues to grow with rising confidence, as property sales maintain an upward trend despite challenges, reflecting a strong and sustainable market. The country’s real estate sector recorded its strongest performance in a decade in 2025, with the number of pr»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Kuwait allows citizens to issue domestic driver entry visas online via Sahel app

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has launched a new electronic service allowing citizens to issue entry visas for new domestic drivers through the government’s unified “Sahel” application without visiting service centres, in a major digital government push, cutting paperwork and streamlining procedure»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

Iran War and Oil Dominate BRICS Meet in India

BRICS foreign ministers, including from Iran and Russia, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux" with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity. War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering, said AFP. I»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

SoftBank Profit More Than Triples on OpenAI Stake Gains

Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March quarter, as it booked gains on the value of its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. It was SoftBank's fifth consecutive quarterly profit, with th»»»

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Gulf News 40m

ADGM updates money laundering risk review after registered entities jump 72%

Dubai: ADGM has updated its money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment for legal persons and arrangements after the number of registered structures in the Abu Dhabi financial centre rose 72% in two years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of lega»»»

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France24 40m

Russia unleashes deadly daylight drone blitz across Ukraine

A sweeping daytime Russian drone assault killed at least six people and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Wednesday, marking a shift in Moscow’s bombardment tactics. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 800 drones were launched, accusing Russia of timing the attack to coincide with US»»»

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