ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will establish a “digital corridor” with Saudi Arabia aimed at streamlining Hajj operations, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Sunday, saying the collaboration will improve services for pilgrims and share their real time data with Saudi Hajj systems and pl»»»

Doha: Qatar Foundation partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar recognised more than 150 engineering graduates during the university’s commencement ceremony. Students earned bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering,»»»

BEIRUT: Israel and Hezbollah press on with their campaigns of military pressure across southern Lebanon, a land now stripped of both inhabitants and structures south of the Litani River. Israeli fire is creeping rapidly north of the river as well. The tactics on display are strikingly mismatched, y»»»

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Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova Sunday visited Blagoevgrad to take part in celebrations marking the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slav Letters, as well as the city’s anniversary. "On days like thi»»»

New Delhi: India voiced concern on Sunday over a US visa crackdown, striking a rare critical note even as it expressed broad alignment with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on other fractious issues. Paying his first visit to India, Rubio said the two democracies were on the same page on all major is»»»

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RIYADH: Former NASA astronaut John Fabian, who flew alongside Prince Sultan bin Salman on the landmark STS-51-G mission in 1985, has died at the age of 87. Fabian was part of the seven-member crew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the mission that carried Prince Sultan into orbit, the first tim»»»

TAIPEI: A Chinese coast guard ship left waters near Taiwan’s strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Sunday following a tense standoff and verbal sparring between the coast guards, Taiwan’s Coast Guard said.China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own ter»»»

Bahrain's criminal court has sentenced nine defendants to life imprisonment and two others to three years in prison in two separate cases involving alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The head of Bahrain’s Terror Crimes Prosecution said the 11 defendants were convicted»»»

Ajman/Dubai: About 100 people gathered after Maghrib prayers in Dubai on Saturday to say goodbye to Fatima, the 'twice-abandoned' Filipina girl whose short, painful life had moved thousands across the UAE. Though they never became her legal guardians, her Pakistani foster father, Syed Ali Moazzam, »»»

MINA: Italian Hajj pilgrim Mohammed Luca has recounted his journey to Islam, which began in childhood after hearing a call to prayer (the adhan) on TV. A guest of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Luca said the »»»

MAKKAH: Trains on the Al‑Mashaaer Al‑Mugaddassah Metro Line began their first Hajj 2026 trips, linking Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah via nine stations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Also known as the Holy Sites Metro, it serves pilgrims traveling between Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah via »»»

Abu Dhabi: Tawdheef × Zaheb will return to Abu Dhabi in November with a new entrepreneurship-focused expansion, as the UAE’s longest-running Emirati careers exhibition marks two decades of connecting nationals with employment opportunities. The 2026 edition of the event, set to take place at the AD»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have completed comprehensive security and traffic preparations for the Eid Al Adha holiday, deploying intensified patrols and specialised teams across the emirate to ensure public safety and smooth movement during the festive period. Brigadier Ahmed Saeed Al Ma»»»

The Israeli enemy stepped up attacks in southern Lebanon, with focus on Sunday on the district of Nabatieh, a day after a massacre was carried out in one of its villages, Sir Al-Gharbiya. Al-Manar correspondent reported that the Israeli enemy carried out early on Sunday a sustained belt of strikes »»»

The all-school anthem Varvi, Narode Vazrodeni rang out in the Greek capital of Athens on Sunday, May 24 – the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literature. In the presence of students and parents at Attiki Square, the Bulga»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the brotherly State of Kuwait. During the call, the two sides reviewed the bilateral r»»»

DUBAI: The Iranian army downed an Israeli spying and surveillance drone in the ‌Hormozgan province, Iran’s ‌Mehr news ‌agency ⁠reported on Sunday, ⁠as expectations rose that a memorandum of ⁠understanding regarding ‌a ‌peace deal between ‌Iran and ‌the US could be imminent. The wreckage ‌of a shatt»»»

A Bahraini court sentenced nine defendants to life in prison and two others ‌to ‌three years ‌in jail ⁠for collaborating with ⁠Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out what ⁠it described ‌as “hostile ‌and terrorist ‌acts” against ‌Bahrain, the state news agency reported ‌on Sunday. The defenda»»»

MAKKAH: Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel recently inspected the readiness of health services for Hajj pilgrims in Makkah, reviewing a range of innovations and technologies presented by key health entities. The National Unified Procurement Co. showcased drones for rapid medical supply delivery, wh»»»

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Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame, bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them, during a meeting held on Sunday at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the »»»

Dubai: Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may calm energy markets in the near term, but analysts warn the economic and supply disruptions caused by even a three-month closure could linger well beyond the return of shipping flows. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

Qatar's Emiri Diwan has announced that the Eid Al Adha holiday for ministries, government entities and public institutions will begin on Tuesday, May 26, and continue until Saturday, May 30, with employees resuming work on Sunday, May 31. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the E»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of Djibouti, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the»»»

JEDDAH: As millions of pilgrims prepare to perform Hajj, health experts are highlighting proper hydration as a critical factor in preventing heat-related illness and medical emergencies during the pilgrimage. Dr. Adel Gamal said pilgrims should prepare for Hajj by maintaining regular fluid intake b»»»

A video of a delivery rider working for Talabat in Dubai has gone viral on social media after he was filmed removing a dead cat from the middle of a busy road and carrying it to a safer location in what many online described as a touching act of compassion. The rider stopped his motorcycle after no»»»

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RIYADH: Water demand surges across Makkah and the holy sites during the peak days of Hajj, when the region temporarily functions as a mega-city under extreme heat. The increased demand requires uninterrupted access to safe water for drinking, ablution (wudu), sanitation, cleaning, and cooling. This»»»

Athens: Greece will buy two Italian Bergamini frigates “to reinforce its naval capabilities,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday, as the NATO member ramps up defense spending. Besides the two new ships, Greece’s foreign affairs and defense council has approved the modernization of th»»»

ANKARA: Turkish ‌authorities ordered police to evict the leadership of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) ​from their headquarters on Sunday, enforcing a court ruling that reinstated the former leader and fueled a political crisis. Riot police and crowds gathered outside the gates »»»

RIYADH: Even as uncertainty over the Iran war’s endgame persists, Daniel Benaim, distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, believes the Gulf Arab economic model, despite a significant setback, remains resilient and will bounce back after the Iran war — albeit at a slower pace th»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in a joint phone call with several leaders to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions that support regional security and stability. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

About 40,000 Californians were forced to evacuate their homes on Friday following a leak from a chemical storage tank in the southern part of the state. On Saturday, firefighters recorded an increase in the temperature of the hazardous substance, rising from 25°C to 32°C.»»»

A ceremonial procession marking May 24 — the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slav Letters — was held in Sofia on Sunday. Among those taking part were President Iliana Iotova, National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova, Bulgarian Pa»»»

Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led a ceremonial water blessing outside the Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library on Sunday, opening the official ceremony marking May 24 - the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s maritime connectivity is set to improve with the launch of a new Ocean Rise Express shipping service linking Jeddah Islamic Port with major Asian and European ports. Operated by CMA CGM, the new service connects Jeddah Islamic Port with Kobe, Nagoya, and Yokohama in Japan; Xi»»»

JEDDAH: Throughout its history, the city of Jeddah has played a pivotal role as the main gateway for receiving pilgrims arriving at the holy city by sea, air or land. With the increasing number of pilgrims during Hajj seasons, major challenges emerged related to housing, services, and health and en»»»

Beijing: The Ministry of Water Resources activated a level-IV flood-control emergency response on Sunday for Anhui, Henan, Chongqing and Shaanxi, while maintaining the same level of response for Jiangxi, Hubei and Hunan. From Sunday to Wednesday, heavy rainfall is expected to sweep across eastern a»»»

France on Saturday banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force.»»»

The Cairo Fashion Show was held for its fifth consecutive season at Semiramis Intercontinental hotel in Cairo, attended by a large number of public figures and celebrities. The show was attended by fashion designers from Spain, America, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt, led by the famous American fa»»»

Human rights ombudswoman Yana Lantratova has arrived at the site of the tragedy to work with reporters there. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova on Sunday showed foreign journalists that arrived in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic shrapnel from the Ukrainian UAVs used in t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure were planned or carried out as part of Russia's retaliatory attacks, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "No strikes were planned or carried out on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure," the ministry said in a statement. The R»»»

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on Friday after months of tensions, deepening a crisis in the debt-laden west African nation.»»»

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years.»»»

At least 23 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden car near a railway in the city of Quetta, in southwestern Pakistan, just as a passenger train passed. More than 70 people were also injured in the blast so powerful that two of the train cars overturned and cau»»»

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Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso has strengthened preventive measures against Ebola virus disease, with health authorities stressing that no cases have been recorded in the country so far. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Health said it has stepped up epidemiological surveillance, partic»»»