Arab News 3m

KSrelief expands Yemen aid efforts with cholera response, market and school rehab projects

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has expanded its humanitarian operations in Yemen with new health, education and livelihood support projects, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency. In the latest health initiative, KSrelief said its emergency ch»»»

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Arab News 15m

Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open Hormuz, but no sign China will weigh in

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though China gave no indication it would weigh in. Flying back from Beijing on Friday after two days of talks with Xi, Trump said he was considering whether to»»»

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Gulf News 23m

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday. A total of 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases of the highly con»»»

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Ya Libnan 29m

Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam declares Monday May 25th an official holiday – Ya Libnan

Share: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued Memorandum No. 11/2026, mandating the closure of official administrations, public institutions, municipalities—along with their unions—as well as schools and universities, on Monday, May 25, 2026, on the occasion of “Resistance and Liberation Day.” The memor»»»

The Budapest Times 36m

We lost the young generation, Orbán says in first interview as ex-PM

The starting point for our opposition work is that this was Hungary’s most successful period of the past hundred years, the most successful 16 years of Hungarian civic development. A Christian, national constitution, full employment, average income quadrupled, a migrant-free country, independent go»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi enters final day – your last chance to explore courses and careers

Still figuring out university plans? Unsure about scholarships, careers, or even which course fits your future? Today is the final opportunity to explore study options, speak to universities and get answers directly from experts as Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi wraps up its two-day run at Radisson Bl»»»

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BBC 1h

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYang Tian Reuters The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern.»»»

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Arab News 1h

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern.” The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but said countries sh»»»

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Arab News 1h

War worsens Lebanon’s economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business

CHIYAH, Lebanon: Ayman Al-Zain watched on a recent afternoon as a bulldozer cleared the rubble of what used to be his sports clothing store, which was one of dozens of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes against the Hezbollah militant group. With a nominal truce in place that has reduced but not»»»

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Arab News 1h

War worsens Lebanon’s economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business

CHIYAH, Lebanon: Ayman Al-Zain watched on a recent afternoon as a bulldozer cleared the rubble of what used to be his sports clothing store, which was one of dozens of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes against the Hezbollah militant group. With a nominal truce in place that has reduced but not»»»

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Arab News 1h

USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture

NORFOLK, Virginia: The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the US war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro when he was Venezuela’s president. The mos»»»

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Arab News 1h

USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup

JOHANNESBURG: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time. Zamalek won the second leg of the final 1-0 through a fifth-minute penalty from Palestinian Oday Dabbagh to level the aggregate score at 1-1. U»»»

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Arab News 1h

Rory McIlroy surges into PGA Championship contention with a 66 at Aronimink

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania: Rory McIlroy wailed his drive on the 397-yard sixth hole and landed a beauty on the green to the delight of a roaring Aronimink crowd. He made a birdie and kept a second straight major victory firmly in sight on a day in which several players made big moves up the lead»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump blasts ‘disloyal’ Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary

NEW ORLEANS: US Sen. Bill Cassidy is fighting for his political life in Louisiana’s Republican primary on Saturday as he faces a challenge backed by President Donald Trump, the latest attempt by the president to purge the party of politicians he views as disloyal. Trump endorsed US Rep. Julia Letlo»»»

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Arab News 1h

White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots

WASHINGTON, United States: Top Trump administration officials will address a mass prayer meeting in the heart of Washington Sunday — an event organizers bill as reclaiming the country’s religious foundations, but critics say is a quasi-official rally for Christian nationalism. Defense Secretary Pet»»»

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Arab News 1h

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US

MIAMI: Venezuela’s government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the US less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap. The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Maduro »»»

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Arab News 1h

Bulgaria’s ‘Bangaranga’ wins Eurovision, with Israel second

VIENNA: Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara’s catchy floor-filler “Bangaranga” sweeping the 70th edition of the world’s biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott. Bulgaria has missed the last t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE temperatures could hit 44°C as dust and strong winds sweep the country

Abu Dhabi: Dusty conditions, lower temperatures and active winds are expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday, with forecasters warning of blowing dust and rough sea conditions continuing into the coming days. The National Center of Meteorology said Sunday’s weather will be dusty at times, with c»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian minister’s son arrested in minor sexual assault case

Dubai: Bandi Bhageerath Sai, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has been arrested in a POCSO case after allegedly admitting during questioning that he sexually assaulted a minor girl, according to the Cyberabad Police. The arrest came hours after the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Eid Al Adha 2026: Tunisia, Turkey announce first day of Dhu Al Hijjah

The crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah has been confirmed in both Tunisia and Turkey, with the two countries announcing Monday, May 18, as the first day of the Islamic month and Wednesday, May 27, as Eid Al Adha. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Operation Epic Fury 2.0: US weighs Kharg strike and uranium seizure mission in Iran

Dubai: Fears of a renewed US-Iran war escalated sharply on Saturday after reports emerged that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing fresh military options against Tehran, including a possible strike on Kharg Island — Iran’s most critical oil export hub. The renewed war fears came as US President D»»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi Arabia launches first World Athletics-sanctioned Grand Prix in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia staged its first internationally sanctioned athletics competition this weekend with the conclusion of the inaugural Saudi Grand Athletics Prix 2026 in Riyadh, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s push to become a global sports destination. The two-day event, held at the »»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

El-Sisi at the UN: Egypt is determined to achieve development

by Maye Kabil In his visit to New York to attend the UN’s 70th General Assembly, the Egyptian president delivered the message that Egypt is determined to achieve comprehensive development alongside security stability to fight corruption and to remedy the poor exploitation of resources. President Ab»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar Charity showcases ‘Future Writers’ at Doha Int’l Book Fair

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) is participating in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), held from May 14 to 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, as part of a major cultural event that brings together hundreds of publishers, institutions, and literary figures from »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Deputy PM visits 35th Doha International Book Fair

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani visited the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair on Saturday. The deputy PM was received by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. The fair is being»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Doha Int’l Book Fair 2026 turns Doha into global cultural capital: Visitors

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a record-breaking edition that reflects Qatar’s expanding cultural ambitions, the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair draws large crowds, publishers, writers and intellectuals from across the Arab world and beyond. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the exh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Alqantara publishing and distribution inaugurated

QNA Doha The Doha International Book Fair saw the inauguration of Alqantara publishing and distribution, in the presence of Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. Attended by a group of intellectuals, writers, and those interested in the publishing industry, the launch comes »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

IAM Filipina celebrates womanhood with Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

IAM Filipina hosted a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on May 8 at Warwick Doha, bringing together women and mothers from across the community for a celebration of womanhood, connection, and empowerment. The gathering featured meaningful conversations and opportunities to build stronger bonds as attendee»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QC, QFC sign MoU to boost private sector growth

Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step toward strengthening Qatar’s business ecosystem and enhancing the role of the private sector in sustainable development, Qatar Chamber (QC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, May 14, aimed at expan»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Sheikh Joaan attends padel matches of 4th GCC Games - Doha 2026

His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and President of the Organizing Committee for the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, attended the padel matches between Qatar and Saudi Arabia at the Games at the Aspire Dome »»»

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance fighters detonated at 22:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a cluster of explosive devices against a fourth bulldozer belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army that was attempting to advance from Rashaf town toward Haddatha town: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters detonated at 22:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 a cluster of explosive devices against a fourth bulldozer belonging t»»»

Qatar Tribune 6h

Deputy PM visits Doha Int’l Book Fair

Tribune News Network Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani visited the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair on Saturday. The Deputy PM was received by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

PM discusses ties, regional security with Finnish president, Kuwaiti PM

QNA Athens President of Finland Alexander Stubb met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the inaugural summit of the Alliance for Europe-Gulf Geopolitics and Investments Summit, in Athens, Greece, on Saturday.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

PPS records outstanding CBSE Grade XII results

Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS) has announced another year of exceptional academic performance in the CBSE Grade XII Board Examinations for the academic year 2025–2026, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic education. The school community ce»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

DFI unveils book exploring cinematic journeys of MENA filmmakers

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) on Saturday announced the launch of ‘Atlas of Cinematic Affinities: 15 Years of Doha Film Institute’, a landmark publication and the first-of-its-kind documentation of collective cinematic journeys of independent filmmakers from the MENA region an»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QFFD, QRCS deliver multi-sector Qatari aid to Syria

Tribune News Network Doha As part of Qatar’s constant humanitarian efforts to support displaced and affected people in Syria, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) are working together to provide multi-sector relief aid, such as fuel, food and medical supplies, and»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Waldorf Astoria Lusail unveils ‘Serenity Pool’ in collaboration with L’Occitane en Provence

Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha has announced the official opening of its newest experience, the ‘Serenity Pool’, an elegant, adult-only sanctuary designed for guests seeking tranquility, privacy, and refined leisure, elevating the resort facilities to new heights. Designed as»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

WCM-Q organises workshop to enhance understanding of evidence-based health care

Tribune News Network Doha Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).Titled ‘Understanding Basics of Health Researc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QF, WHOOP partner to support careers, skills and research in health and fitness technology

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation and WHOOP, the human performance company, have announced a partnership that brings together education, technology, and innovation to help shape the future of health and human performance. The collaboration between Qatar Foundation (QF) and the global weara»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar’s Hajj Mission arrives in Holy lands to ensure appropriate conditions for pilgrims

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah The Qatar’s official Hajj mission delegation has arrived in the Holy lands as part of the extensive preparations by the Qatari Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs to finalise all services and ensure appropriate conditions ahead of pilgrims’ departure. These s»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Al Misnad renews Qatar’s stance on Palestinian cause as central issue of Arab and Islamic worlds

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has renewed Qatar’s firm stance regarding the Palestinian cause being the Arab and Islamic worlds’ central issue. The minister stressed that achieving a just and comprehensive peace begins with the »»»

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Arab News 6h

Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

NEW DELHI: Iran ‘s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US, saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory message»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Gamba Osaka beat Al Nassr to clinch ACL Two trophy

Riyadh: Deniz Hummet’s strike secured Gamba Osaka a stunning 1-0 win over Al Nassr Club in the final of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two 2025/26 at the King Saud University Stadium Saturday. Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr just could not find a way past Gamba’s defence as the Japanese side tasted contine»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup

Johannesburg: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time. Zamalek won the second leg of the final 1-0 through a fifth-minute penalty from Palestinian Oday Dabbagh to level the aggregate score at 1-1. U»»»

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Arab News 6h

Hezbollah says it struck military objective in northern Israel

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Hezbollah said Saturday it struck a military target in northern Israel, as the fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has not stopped fighting in the war that began on March 2. In a statement, the Iran-backed militant group said its fighters targeted “the Ya’ara barracks... w»»»

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Arab News 6h

Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain

TUNIS: Hundreds ‌of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on Saturday against President Kais Saied, accusing him ​of undermining freedoms and presiding over a worsening economic and social crisis. The protest was held under the slogan: “The people are hungry and prisons are full.” Demonstrators »»»

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Arab News 6h

Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath says France is seeking to deport him

PARIS: Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath said French authorities are seeking to deport him on the grounds that he is a threat to public security, accusing France of targeting him over his pro-Palestinian activism. Shaath, 54, said in a May 14 face-to-camera video statement posted online that the mov»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an explosive device targeting a third bulldozer belonging to the Israeli enemy army, which was attempting to advance from the town of Rashaf towards the town of Hadatha: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an explosive device targeting a third bulldozer belonging to the Israeli enemy army, which was attemp»»»

Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a command headquarters of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with two attack drones and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a command headquarters of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with two attack drones and »»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 the Ya‘ara barracks with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:45 on Saturday 16-05-2026 the Ya‘ara barracks with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 15 16-»»»