Gulf News 6m

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a lower-court ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortions are provided across the nation. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking aborti»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Burj Khalifa developer Alabbar reveals why he likes to hire Indians

Abu Dhabi: Mohamed Alabbar, Founder and Managing Director of Emaar Properties, said he likes to hire Indians because of their work ethic, using the remark to make a wider point about hard work, discipline and the kind of business culture that helps companies survive repeated crises. Get updated fas»»»

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Philippines: Time to end 'tongpats', 'balato', protect whistleblowers — and a radical change in public works

Manila: The Philippines has long grappled with suffocating, systemic graft. The rot of institutionalised betrayal of public trust represents a deep-rooted, chronic crisis of culture. The most nauseating evidence? The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ex-Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo,»»»

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Arab News 27m

Man City’s last-gasp draw at Everton hands Premier League momentum to Arsenal

LIVERPOOL, England: Jérémy Doku scored a last-gasp equalizer for Manchester City to snatch a 3-3 draw at Everton and throw the Premier League title momentum back to leader Arsenal on Monday. The draw ended a run of three consecutive wins for City and left it five points behind the London club. City»»»

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Gulf News 33m

US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago. A day after President Donald Trump announced an »»»

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Arab News 1h

Man to plead guilty in Colorado firebombing attack on pro-Israel demonstrators

FORT COLLINS, Colorado: A man accused of killing one person and injuring a dozen more in a firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators showing support for Israeli hostages in Gaza plans to plead guilty this week, according to court documents. Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces life in prison without the pos»»»

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Arab News 1h

Gulf in Crossfire: CAABU and Arab News discuss Iran war at London talk

LONDON: Saudi Arabia may be thousands of miles from British shores, but the depth of its relationship with the UK is perhaps best illustrated by a little-known defense arrangement: The Kingdom is the only country outside British soil to host an air defense system otherwise deployed exclusively on U»»»

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Arab News 1h

Secret Service says suspect fired weapon on National Mall, bystander injured

WASHINGTON: The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by the suspect, Quinn said. Quinn said the motorcade of Vice President J»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil prices skyrocket as Hormuz blockade leaves global markets braced for shock

Benchmark Brent crude futures surged early on Tuesday, jumping 5.8% to $114.44 a barrel — up $6.27 — as concerns over supply pressures reverberated across global markets. Murban crude also climbed, gaining 3.4% to $107.30 by about 7:35 am in Tokyo. On May 4, 2026, the Iranian regime launched a seri»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes – Ya Libnan

Share: FILE PHOTO: Mourners carry coffins during the funeral of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in the village of Maaroub, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry»»»

Gulf News 1h

India, Canada kick off second round of free trade talks

The five-day talks in New Delhi come on Monday ahead of the Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's scheduled visit to Canada at the end of this month to accelerate the momentum of the economic engagement as the two countries target increasing bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Also Read»»»

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Gulf News 1h

India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party swept to victory Monday in key elections in opposition-held West Bengal state, conquering a bastion long held by its adversary. Votes were still being counted under tight security in the state of more than 100 million people, one of five»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established artillery emplacement of the Israeli occupation army in the town of Rub Thalathin with a squadron of attack drones: Military Media Statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established artillery emplacement of the Israeli occupation army in the town of Rub Thalathin with a »»»

Arab News 2h

New Syria protest conditions raise concern over freedoms

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have announced new conditions for street protests, with an official telling AFP on Monday that the move was purely regulatory, despite concerns over restrictions on freedoms. It is the Islamist authorities’ first such move since the ousting of Bashar Assad in December 2»»»

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UPI 2h

Contractor who allegedly leaked classified information released ahead of trial - UPI.com

The man is accused of sending classified military information to a Washington Post reporter. A judge on Monday ordered that a former federal contractor who allegedly passed top secret information to a Washington Post reporter be released on home detention -- with his location monitored and no acces»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller

Liverpool: Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the destiny of the Premier League title back to Arsenal on Monday. The Gunners now just need to win their final three games to end a 22-year wait to become the champions o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Cautious Al Gharafa all set to face Al Wakrah; Al Sadd meet Al Duhail

Tribune News Network Doha Al Gharafa are determined to retain the Amir Cup, with their immediate focus on securing a place in the final, head coach Pedro Martins said on Monday. The defending champions, who finished fourth in the recently concluded Qatar Stars League (QSL), will face an ambitious A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar takes part in Arab Financial Institutions’ annual meetings

Tribune News Network Doha & Agencies Qatar participated in the joint annual meetings of the Arab Financial Institutions 2026, which were held today via videoconference. The Qatari delegation was headed by Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Leadership support standsas cornerstone of national progress, says QU president

Tribune News Network Doha President of Qatar University Dr. Omar Al Ansari has described the continued support of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for Qatar University as a cornerstone of national progress and reinforce the university’s position as a leading academic institutio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Northwestern Qatar celebrates Classof 2026 at 15th graduation ceremony

Tribune News Network Doha Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 at its 15th annual ceremony, held at Raffles Doha on May 4. The event brought together university leadership, faculty, staff, families, and distinguished guests to honor the achievements»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QRCS launches #MakeTheirEid Adahi campaign for the year 1447-2026

Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan #MakeTheirEid, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its seasonal Adahi Project 1447 AH, designed to help the donors offer their ritual Udhiya sacrifice for the upcoming Eid-Al-Adha in an effective and timely manner. Once the sacrificial animals (»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF engineering graduates aim to serve Qatar and the world

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony approaches and graduates prepare to celebrate with their families and friends, its newest engineering graduates are marking the occasion by reflecting on their transformative journey – sharing how their experiences have resha»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Safer healthcare services start with ‘Clean Hands’ : PHCC

Tribune News Network Doha Hands are a major vehicle for transmitting many disease-causing microbes, making hand hygiene a cornerstone of prevention within health centres, a prominent expert has said. This came in a statement by Dr. Hamad Al Mudahka, executive director of Preventive Health at PHCC o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar Foundation students explore inclusion through sport

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme, in collaboration with Academyati, has launched an interactive and experiential Ability Friendly Skills Studio as part of the Exploring Inclusion Through Sport– Extended Leaders Programme.Delivered over seven weeks, the Skills »»»

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Arab News 2h

Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown

LOS ANGELES: Union board members representing television and movie actors are set this week to review a tentative contract deal with studios and streaming services. While an agreement was announced Saturday, it still must be approved by the board of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Te»»»

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Arab News 2h

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is considering the introduction of government oversight over new models of artificial intelligence, the ​New York Times reported on Monday, citing officials briefed on the deliberations. The US government is discussing an executive order to create an AI working»»»

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Arab News 2h

What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M: A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others. The germ, called hantavirus, has been confirmed in one of the cases. The World Health Organization said detailed investigations of the cruise ship outb»»»

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Arab News 2h

French former foreign minister returns gifted statues

PARIS: Dominique de Villepin, a potential candidate in France’s 2027 presidential election, on Monday returned two Napoleon statuettes he received as gifts while foreign minister, but disputed they were worth nearly $150,000. Lobbyist Robert Bourgi, a key figure in France’s post-colonial relations »»»

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Arab News 2h

Netflix announces theatrical release for new ‘Narnia’ in 2027

LOS ANGELES: Netflix has said it will release a film globally in theaters nearly two months before it hits the streaming service — a first for the content platform. “Narnia: The Magician's Nephew” will debut on the big screen on February 12 and arrive on television on April 2, the company said in a»»»

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Arab News 2h

Turkiye says world should prepare for energy crisis over Iran war lasting longer

ANKARA: Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar ​said on Monday that the world should prepare for the energy ‌price and ‌supply ​crisis ‌stemming ⁠from ​the Iran war ⁠to potentially last longer. Speaking to broadcaster tvnet, Bayraktar ⁠added that Turkiye did ‌not ‌have ​any ‌supply issues ‌at »»»

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Arab News 2h

’No pilgrims’: regional war hushes Iraq’s holy cities

NAJAF, Iraq: In Iraq’s holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war. The absence of tourists leaves nearby shopkeepers and hotel owners with little to do, their days»»»

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Arab News 2h

Italy, Azerbaijan to deepen energy, defense ties: Meloni

BAKU: Italy and Azerbaijan, which has become a key energy supplier to Europe, will boost energy and defense ties, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Monday during a visit to Baku. European countries are seeking alternatives to Russian oil and gas following the Ukraine war and the Iran confl»»»

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Arab News 2h

Spain seizes record cocaine haul in Atlantic: union

MADRID: Spanish police have impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said on Monday. The Civil Guard intercepted the vessel in international waters off Spain’s Canary Islands on Frida»»»

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Arab News 2h

Mali junta chief to take over killed defense minister’s role

BAMAKO: Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defense minister, according to a decree announced on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks. Mali is facing a security crisis following an assault on junta strongholds led by Tuareg separa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

In a first for Qatar, HMC performs hip replacement using advanced technique

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully performed a total hip replacement using an advanced surgical technique applied for the first time in Qatar, reflecting the ongoing commitment to advancing the country’s healthcare sector. The procedure was performed on an American woman in her sixtie»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

PM, Uzbekistan FM discuss ties, regional developments

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and means to enhance and develop them»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Shura members: Families bear primary responsibility for upbringing children

Shura Council members reaffirmed that families bear primary responsibility for upbringing, while calling for integrated efforts across government institutions. Following discussions, the Council agreed to submit a formal motion to the government containing a comprehensive set of recommendations. Ke»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

HEC Paris Doha to hold info session

Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, ranked among the world’s top business schools, has invited professionals in Qatar to an online info session on its Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track. The session will be held on May 13 (Wednesday) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm (Doha time) and will be led by Dr. Wolfga»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QC implements emergency water project in Yemen’s Taiz

Tribune News Network Doha With support from donors, Qatar Charity (QC) responded to urgent humanitarian appeals issued by local authorities in Taiz city, Yemen, by implementing an emergency water project to help address the city’s severe water crisis. The project benefited around 13,500 people in t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

LABOUR MINISTER MEETS DIRECTOR OFUZBEKISTAN’S MIGRATION AGENCY

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Bekhzod Musaev, chairman of the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan in Doha on Monday. The meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in labour and means to further strengthen relations between the two»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

EAA Foundation underlines vital role of collaboration, philanthropy

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, participated in a series of high- level engagements in Paris under the French G7 Presidency, contributing to international discussions on the future of development finance and the grow»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoPH to mark World Asthma Day, focus on improving patient care

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is marking World Asthma Day today, under the theme ‘Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL – still an urgent need’. The ministry continues to strengthen national efforts to prevent asthma and improve patients’ quality of life throug»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

DEPUTY PM MEETS UZBEK FOREIGN MINISTER

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoEHE launches online registration service for students with disabilities

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has introduced a new electronic registration service for students with disabilities enrolling in public schools, as part of a broader push to modernise services and expand digital access. Officials say the initiative is designed to»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar reviews hazardous materials management system under smart platform initiative

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has met a team from the TASMU platform of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to review progress on a new hazardous materials management system. The meeting discussed the latest d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Hayya wins Silver Stevie Award for Public Sector Innovation in MENA

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded the Silver Stevie Award in the Innovation in Public Administration category at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Award, recognising its role in transforming travel, tourism and event management t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

HMC performs hip replacementsurgery using latest technology

Tribune News Network Doha HMC has successfully performed a total hip replacement using an advanced surgical technique applied for the first time in Qatar, reflecting the ongoing commitment to advancing the country’s healthcare sector. The procedure was performed on an American woman in her sixties »»»

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RT 2h

Merz confirms Germany will not receive Tomahawk missiles anytime soon

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that the US will not station Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles in Germany in the foreseeable future. He insisted that the suspension had nothing to do with his row with President Donald Trump but was rather caused by inadequate stockpiles. Merz made the rem»»»

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Gulf News 2h

OpenAI co-founder under fire in Musk trial over $30 billion stake

Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI's co-founders testified Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world's richest man against the creators of ChatGPT. Musk's lawyers called Greg Brockman to the stand in an effort to show the jury that OpenA»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Iran's attacks against UAE, dangerous escalation threatening regional security, stability: GCC Secretary General

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed the Council's strongest condemnation and denunciation of the flagrant Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This act of aggression constitutes a blatant violation of the sovereignt»»»

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