Al Awsat 5m

Oil Falls, Asian Stocks Climb on Hopes of US-Iran Hormuz Deal

Oil prices fell and Asian stocks climbed on Monday over hopes a deal between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could be brokered. The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel respectively, said AFP. »»»

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Al Awsat 5m

Rubio Accuses Hezbollah of Trying to 'Drag Lebanon Back into Chaos'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah's "reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government" and said the pro-Iran armed group was "actively trying to drag»»»

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24 News Agency 5m

Eurasian Economic Forum to be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2027 - | 24.KG

The Eurasian Economic Forum will be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2027. Kaniet Nasirdinov, Head of the Integration Development Sector of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce told journalists. According to him, this year’s forum will be held in Astana (at the end of May) »»»

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Sputnik 10m

AfD Aims for Historic Win in Saxony-Anhalt — Reports

Alternative for Germany’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said his party wants to form the first AfD-led regional government in Germany, European media reported. Recent polls show AfD on course to win the September election in the eastern German state, with the possibility of gove»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Israel Military Says Soldier Killed in southern Lebanon

Israel said on Monday a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, taking to 23 the number of its troops killed in the war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. A military statement named him as 19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer of the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, who "fell in combat in southern Lebano»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Rubio Says Iran Deal Still Possible Monday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize "today", adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack. "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, re»»»

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France24 26m

US-Iran closing in on deal to end war: Trump says it could reopen Hormuz

Jennifer Gavito, Former US State Department official, Senior Advisor, The Cohen Group, is our guest.»»»

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France24 26m

'Time is on our side': Trump tempers expectations of a peace deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he had told diplomatic representatives not to "rush into a deal" with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, walking back earlier signals of progress towards a peace agreement. The draft agreement would reportedly postpone talks over Iran's nuclear p»»»

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France24 30m

Suspected Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo pass 900 as health workers struggle with aid cuts

As the number of suspected Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo pass 900, health workers say that the chaos left by years of fighting and local government failures has been compounded by sweeping cuts to international aid budgets. The number of suspected Ebola cases in the easter»»»

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France24 30m

The week in pictures: Ebola outbreak in Africa, Putin in China and Cannes Film Festival mermaids

The Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Japanese actress Arisa Sasaki dresses as a mermaid for the Cannes Film Festival and Gaza flotilla activists are humiliated by Israel’s far-right Natio»»»

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France24 30m

Turkey riot police use tear gas to drive ousted opposition leader from party HQ

Hundreds of Turkish riot police stormed the Ankara headquarters of the country's main political opposition to remove the party's ousted leader, who was dismissed by a court order on Thursday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has overseen a year-long legal crackdown on the CHP opposition party followi»»»

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France24 30m

Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in orbit as Beijing ramps up Moon race

China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into its space programme ov»»»

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EU Observer 32m

THIS WEEK: Magyar heads to Brussels to unlock Hungary’s frozen EU recovery money by 31 August 

Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar is expected in Brussels this week, seeking to reach an agreement with the EU Commission on unlocking €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen over the rule-of-law breaches during the previous government of Viktor Orbán. “Both sides will do everything they can»»»

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Arab News 33m

Israel military says soldier killed in southern Lebanon

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Monday a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, taking to 23 the number of its troops killed in the war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. A military statement named him as 19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer of the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, who “fell in combat in sout»»»

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Arab News 33m

Pope to release major artificial intelligence manifesto

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide. The US pope will attend the presentation of the “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) enc»»»

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Arab News 33m

Australia spy agency ‘stretched’ before Bondi attack: intelligence boss

SYDNEY: Australia’s spy agency was “stretched” by threats on many fronts in the lead-up to an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi in December, the nation’s intelligence chief said Monday. Sajid Akram and son Naveed are accused of opening fire as Jewish families thronged Bondi Beach for a Hanukkah ce»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Saudi Arabia: Madinah Buses project suspends services temporarily for Hajj operations

The Madinah Buses project, overseen by the Al Madinah Region Development Authority, has announced the temporary suspension of its public transportation services from noon on the 9th of Dhu Al Hijjah, 1447 AH, as part of preparations for the Hajj season, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Normal ope»»»

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Middle East Observer 39m

Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Foray into Africa: Unveiling a $41 Billion Investment in Limpopo and Beyond

In a move to amplify its global economic influence and foster deeper ties with Africa, Saudi Arabia is set to invest an astounding $41 billion into the continent, with a significant focus on the lesser-known region of Limpopo in South Africa. This investment aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vis»»»

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France24 40m

War in Ukraine: Russia launches massive missile strike on Kyiv

Macron, EU’s Kallas condemn Russian attack on Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile. »»»

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France24 40m

'We don't know what the death toll among military personnel is': Kyiv reels from Russian strikes

FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv on Russia's latest deadly drone and missile strike against Ukraine.»»»

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24 News Agency 41m

Banning cash payments on Bishkek buses would be illegal, MP believes - | 24.KG

MP Dastan Bekeshev called on the Bishkek mayor not to ban cash payments on municipal buses. According to him, such a ban would not only be inconvenient for people but also illegal. «The Constitution clearly states that the national currency of the Kyrgyz Republic is the som. And the Code of Offense»»»

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Arab News 42m

Saudi program showcases Yemen rebuild drive at Global Urban Forum

RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen concluded its participation in the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku after showcasing billions of dollars in projects aimed at rebuilding infrastructure, restoring services and supporting long-term stability in Yemen. The forum, organi»»»

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UPI 46m

WHO chief: Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak 'stable for now' - UPI.com

Dutch cruise ship Hondius -- seen here off Santiago, Cape Verde, on May 4 -- is presently docked off Rotterdam, Netherlands, being decontaminated. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- The hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship that gained worldwide attention earlier this month is "»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Government targets salaries and EU funds

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said salaries for the prime minister, ministers, members of parliament and mayors will be significantly reduced, in an interview with RTL broadcast on Saturday evening. He also said that VAT cuts, tax reductions, the introduction of a pensioners’ SZÉP card and the HUF 10»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Bishop says he acted alone

No member of the government asked him to intervene with former President Katalin Novák in the case of Endre K., and neither Viktor Orbán nor Anikó Lévai requested his involvement, Reformed bishop Zoltán Balog told MTI by phone on Saturday evening. Zoltán Balog reaffirmed his earlier statement that »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

SCO Science Ministers support Kyrgyzstan's initiative on green projects - | 24.KG

A meeting of heads of science and technology ministries and departments of the SCO member states concluded in Bishkek. The meeting was chaired by Gulzat Isamatova, Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Educa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

CBSE again extends Class 12 answer copy request deadline amid portal issues

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for students to request scanned copies of their evaluated answer books for the Class 12 Board Examinations 2026. The move follows its earlier circular dated May 22, 2026, aimed at giving candidates additional time to apply. G»»»

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Arab News 1h

Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

* LNG tanker Fuwairit crossing Hormuz for ‌Pakistan* VLCC Eagle Verona heads for China with Iraqi Basrah crudeSINGAPORE: A liquefied natural gas tanker was exiting ​the Strait of Hormuz and heading to Pakistan on Monday while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Middle East Gulf on Sat»»»

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Arab News 1h

Three people killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: ‌Three people were killed and one was injured in an accident ​during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Malaysian state energy firm Petronas on Sunday, the firm said. Petronas, or Petroliam Nasional Berhad, said in ‌a statement on ‌»»»

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Arab News 1h

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

KINSHASA, Congo: Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the latest outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo on Sunday evening, forcing the medical staff to scramble to evacuate the patients as gunfire rang out in the area. It was not immediately known if anyone w»»»

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Arab News 1h

Wyndham Clark shoots 60 to win Byron Nelson, pulling away from Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler

MCKINNEY, Texas: Wyndham Clark’s come-from-behind win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson was pretty much in hand when he decided to aim for the pin anyway on the final hole. After that approach shot inside 3 feet, he became the first PGA Tour player to win twice with a closing 60. The 2023 US Open champion»»»

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Arab News 1h

Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint

WASHINGTON: A bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remained in serious but stable condition Sunday. The Secret Service said the bystander, who has not been identified, suffered a gunshot wo»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hawks in Trump’s own party fear his Iran deal will squander hard-won battlefield gains

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast nemesis. The deal the Republican president had sa»»»

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Arab News 1h

Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury; Inter Miami bests Union

Luis Suarez recorded a hat trick ‌and German Berterame scored a brace to lead host Inter Miami to a wild and record-setting 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union ​on Sunday night. Suarez’s third goal in the 81st minute proved to be the game-winner for Inter Miami (9-2-4, 31 points), which won its»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. blames other nations for U.N. nuclear treaty conference failure - UPI.com

The United States on Sunday blamed the failure of a U.N. nuclear nonproliferation treaty conference on countries that did not support its stance on Iran. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) -- The United States on Sunday blamed the collapse of a U.N. nuclear nonproliferati»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Gdańsk city hall quashes rumours over Galeria Przymorze demolition

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Fixed-rate mortgages spike as borrowers missed the window

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Permits surge as developers restart housing pipeline

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Office investment hits best quarter since 2022

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Swiss franc mortgage disputes fall for the first time

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Azoty posts surprise EBITDA beat in Q1 turnaround

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

State seals PLN 500m coal miner redundancy deal

The Polish government formalised its financial support for the restructuring of Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) — the EU's largest producer of premium coking coal — by signing an agreement on Friday to fund one-off severance payments for departing workers. Minister Balczun confirmed that around PL»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

€7.8bn InPost takeover bid formally launched

A consortium of Advent International (private equity), FedEx (logistics), PPF Group (Czech-Slovak investment conglomerate), and A&R Investments officially launched a public tender offer for all shares of InPost, Poland's parcel locker and e-commerce delivery champion, at a price of €15.60 per share»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Windfall tax could cost Orlen PLN 6bn

Poland's Minister of State Assets, Wojciech Balczun, confirmed on Friday that draft legislation imposing a windfall profits tax on fuel producers and crude oil traders is in its final stages, with parliamentary passage expected before the end of June. Speaking to Radio Zet, Balczun said the levy — »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Humidity and rising temperatures to dominate UAE holiday weather

Abu Dhabi: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecast hot and humid weather conditions across the UAE on Monday and throughout the Eid Al Adha holiday week, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 45°C in some internal regions. According to the forecast, Monday’s weather will remain g»»»

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UPI 3h

South Korean submarine Dosan Ahn Chang-ho completes historic 14,000-km Pacific crossing - UPI.com

Domestically built 3,000-ton submarine proves long-range capability as Seoul promotes defense ties with Canada Sailors attend a launching ceremony for the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, South Korea's indigenous 3,000-ton submarine, at a shipyard on Geoje Island, South Korea. The submarine, named after a highl»»»

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UPI 3h

Australian spearfisher killed in shark attack off Great Barrier Reef - UPI.com

An Australian man was killed in a shark attack over the weekend, Queensland authorities confirmed, marking the second fatal shark attack in less than two weeks in the country. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) -- The second fatal shark attack in less than two weeks in A»»»

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BBC 3h

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJacob EvansBBC World Service AFP via Getty ImagesRyanair and other European airlines now fly to Western Sahara, with some calling it Morocco Back in March, an email lan»»»

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BBC 3h

Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse

Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse 7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJen SugdenandRumeana Jahangir,North West BBCKate White, from Médecins Sans Frontières, flew from Manchester Airport as part of an international relief effort The Ebola outbreak is posing massive chall»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian expat couple found dead in Kerala hours before flight back to UAE

Ras Al Khaimah: A Ras Al Khaimah resident of over 40 years and his wife, both believed to be in their 60s, were found dead at their home in Kerala, India, just hours before they were due to board a flight back to the UAE, according to Indian media reports. The couple is survived by their two childr»»»

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