ARAFAT: Pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Dhul Hijjah 9, Tuesday, for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the ritual, amid strict security and health measures. They also attended the annual Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque, the second-largest facility in the Makkah region, wher»»»

Doha: On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will be organizing “Eid Al Adha Celebrations 2026 for Communities” at Asian Town and Al Khor Workers Sports Complex on first and second days of Eid from 5 pm – 10 pm and on first, second and third days of Eid at Kreeq Spor»»»

US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as explosions were heard near the port of Bandar Abbas. The attack occurred on Monday as US and Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar in hopes of advancing stalled talks. According to SNN, the attack on the Iranian vesse»»»

A total of 317 cases of measles have been recorded in Bulgaria between January 1 and May 24, 2026, compared to just one case during the same period of 2025, according to the latest data released by the National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases. The year's first measles cases were reporte»»»

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has announced that coordinated preparedness and inspection measures are being implemented to prevent a potential Ebola outbreak in the country. Noting that the Ebola virus disease is a highly contagious and fatal disease that is easily transmitted from »»»

President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed Tuesday for his annual checkup. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is scheduled for a trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for the third checkup of his second term, which the Whi»»»

1 of 3 | Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the Republican who has held a Texas Senate seat since 2002, edged Attorney General Ken Paxton by a percentage point in the March 3 Republican primary. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's endorsements loom large o»»»

Mecca: More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the plains of Arafat on Tuesday as Sheikh Dr Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Hudhaifi, Imam and Khateeb of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the annual Arafat sermon, calling for unity among Muslims, devotion to God, respect for the sanctity of Hajj and»»»

Sonny Rollins one of jazz's greats has passed away at age 95. Often called the 'Saxophone Colossus' after his groundbreaking 1965 album, Rollins left a lasting mark on jazz. Born in 1930, and raised in Harlem, Rollins took up the saxophone at age 8. By his twenties he was playing with the greats, a»»»

There will be no change in the foreign policy orientation of Bulgaria, which made its choice long ago, and it is the European Union, said the country's President Iliana Iotova at a meeting with EU ambassadors on Tuesday. The meeting was held in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council»»»

Brazzaville, May 26, 2026 (TAP) – Growth in North Africa, estimated at 4.4% in 2025, is expected to slow to 4% in 2026, according to the African Economic Outlook 2026 (AEO 2026) report, presented Tuesday in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo,...»»»

Skopje, 21 May 2026 (MIA) - A business forum organized by the Swedish-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce and Macedonia2025, supported by the countries' governments, took place in Stockholm on Thursday, dedicated to enhancement of economic cooperation, trade exchange and investment opportunities. Deputy»»»

BELGRADE - At a meeting with a delegation of experts and advisers from the US Congress, Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Tuesday Serbia attached great importance to development and advancement of its relations with the US, based on mutual respect and strengthened po»»»

ANKARA: Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkiye said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small proportion of its budget, despite the proposal not gaining traction from allies. Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov told Reuters on Tuesday»»»

An unusual spring heatwave continues to scorch parts of Western Europe, driven by a "heat dome" which has pushed temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. France and the UK have broken temperature records for the month of May and the French government spokesperson said that seven»»»

A train hit a school minibus in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on the morning of May 26, with at least four people killed, including two children. The cause of the crash is not immediately clear, neither is the reason why the bus was on the tracks. Belgium's rail agency says footage from the scene »»»

Eskom says its generation recovery plan has delivered steady improvements in plant performance and financial stability over the past three years, helping reduce power cuts and restore confidence in the electricity system. What: Eskom has reported sustained recovery, having achieved 365 consecutive »»»

African health authorities have approved a $319mn six-month response plan to contain Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, after suspected cases in the DRC passed 900 and infections were confirmed across the border in Uganda. The plan, developed by the Africa Centres f»»»

France's utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a €1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years. Built in 1971, the plant's two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43 years in »»»

Ferrari has rolled out its first fully electric car, the"Luce (Italian for "Light"), marking a high-stakes shift by Italy's best-known luxury sports car maker even as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini ​scale back ‌their EV ambitions, citing weak demand. Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari h»»»

Retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin, chairman of the Shinsegae Group which owns Starbucks Korea, issued a second apology in two weeks on Tuesday as the public outcry over the coffee chain's "Tank Day" marketing campaign fails to subside. The group is seeing a drop in sales over the campaign that appe»»»

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to end the war. The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by almost three percent after US Central Comman»»»

The Republic of Moldova continues to rev its engines at full speed to attract investment and develop its economy, taking concrete steps to align more closely with European legislative and economic standards. In this context, Mihai Burunciuc, deputy director of the Investment Agency Invest Moldova —»»»

As AI tools become standard in video production workflows, marketing teams face a critical choice: adopt strategically or sacrifice creative quality for speed. Brian Goff, Director of Sales at FMO Media, has observed this tension across dozens of projects and understands the stakes. Teams that depl»»»

British oil giant BP announced the removal Tuesday of Albert Manifold as chairman just months after his appointment on 'serious’ governance and conduct concerns. File photo by Neil Hall/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- The board of British oil giant BP announced Tuesday the removal of chairman, Albert Manifold,»»»

TEHRAN: Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to end the war.The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by almost three percent after US Central»»»

JEDDAH: The National Center for Environmental Compliance conducted almost 1,500 field inspections during the Hajj season as part of a comprehensive environmental monitoring plan covering Makkah and Madinah. The initiative aims to enhance environmental compliance and ensure a safe and healthy enviro»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: In a fresh update, Kerala Police confirmed to Gulf News that they have registered two cases in the death of the Indian expat couple who were found dead at their home in the south Indian state on Saturday. The longtime residents of Ras Al Khaimah were found dead just hours before the»»»

Tunisia's presidency has blamed profiteering networks for the sharp rise in prices, which has become more acute ahead of Eid al-Adha. Tunisians are facing mounting pressure from high sacrificial animal prices this year, despite a rainy season that ended five consecutive years of drought. Markets ar»»»

Despite problems with their transfer from Istanbul, the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, on May 26, where the 2026 European Championships will be held from May 27 to 31. The team's arrival was complicated after Bulgarian aviation authorities refused to approve a»»»

Fire and police officials look at a map of the chemical plant after a leak from a large storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Calif., Saturday. A failing 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate overheated, but the danger of explosion is over. Photo by Ted Soqui/EPA May 26 (U»»»

Sharjah : In less than a month, Sharjah Municipality has completed and opened Al Khan Park, a new 5,000-square-metre public green space in the Al Khan area, offering residents a fresh recreational destination just in time for Eid Al Adha celebrations. The opening comes in line with the vision and d»»»

Just after taking office, Chile's new far-right President José Antonio Kast pledged to expel more than 300,000 undocumented migrants. Two months into his presidency, the mass departures that many predicted have not happened. The construction of a border wall with Peru, modelled on US President Dona»»»

In another bid to quell the protests that have effectively blockaded the Bolivian capital, President Rodrigo Paz announced that he and his ministers would reduce their salaries by half on May 25. The demonstrations which have seen protestors clash with police are over the high cost of living in the»»»

Palestinians in Gaza facing another grim Eid holiday, which starts Tuesday evening. The livestock sector there has been destroyed by the war, and Israel isn't allowing the import of live animals, making the traditional animal sacrifice nearly impossible. Restrictions on border crossings also mean P»»»

Several Democratic candidates vying for seats in the US Congress have accused their Republican rivals of protecting the wealthy and politically connected associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, referring to them as the “Epstein class.” The party has sought to use the controversy as pa»»»

CNN and the BBC should have visited the site of a deadly Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) if they say they distrust Moscow’s narrative about the attack, US journalist Rick Sanchez has said. Kiev struck a teacher training college dormitory in »»»

RIYADH: As the Hajj season reaches its peak, the focus for pilgrims shifts from packing to presence, and finding the balance between traveling light and carrying essential medical and practical supplies. “One of the biggest mistakes pilgrims make is overpacking. Most experienced pilgrims recommend »»»

The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread. While people understand the danger the virus presents, moves like this have cut many off from their livelihoods, p»»»

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government sa»»»

Gaël Monfils ended his 19th and final French Open on May 25 before retiring at the end of the season, a career during which he has inspired many players with his style and personality. Monfils was once world number six, at his peak in 2016. The Frenchman has won 13 ATP titles, including three ATP 5»»»

Scientists need your help! French researchers are calling on car drivers to help them measure the decline of insect populations – thanks to an app dubbed "Bugs Matter". The citizen science project was launched in April by France's National Museum of Natural History. It will become the country's fir»»»

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj. The rituals at the hajj have been a constant for centuries. But technology»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Tuesday announced the dismissal of its former top lawyer, months after she resigned amid a scandal involving a leaked video appearing to show soldiers severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The case, which sparked international outrage as well as protests within Is»»»

Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Mosco»»»

France and the United Kingdom are currently being affected by a heat dome, driving up temperatures in western Europe. Although the phenomenon is common, it is now being exacerbated by climate change. It’s the same mechanism that has been affecting India for weeks, with temperatures exceeding 45°C »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 26: We look at reactions in the Senegalese and French press after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints a new prime minister after firing his former mentor Ousmane Sonko. Also, papers react to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on the dangers of AI and the need to "disarm»»»

Widely touted as one of the best managers in Premier League history, Pep Guardiola has stepped down from his role at the helm of Manchester City on May 26. After ten glorious years, during which the 55-year-old oversaw 593 games - more than any other in the club's history - fans said goodbye to Gua»»»