A number of people have died and several have been badly injured after a chemical leak at a plant in the northwestern US state of Washington, officials said Tuesday. A tank containing a substance known as white liquor burst at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, an hour north of Port»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - Tunisian Ambassador to Finland, Nabiha Hajji, met with the Director in charge of the Circular Economy at the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Petri Wanner, as part of efforts to advance economic diplomacy and follow up on...»»»

Iranian authorities on Tuesday partially restored internet access after an almost three-month nationwide shutdown imposed during the war with Israel and the United States. While home broadband connections resumed in some areas, mobile internet remained largely blocked, leaving many Iranians still r»»»

A humpback whale breaches in the Sacramento River near Rio Vista, Calif., on May 27, 2007. File Photo by Aaron Kehoe/UPI | License Photo Two humpback whales have made one of the longest known crossings ever documented between breeding areas, traveling between the waters off eastern Australia and Br»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday condemned what it described as an “egregious drone attack” that targeted an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE. The strike on May 17 posed serious risks to civilian lives, critical infrast»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday praised Pope Leo XIV’s manifesto warning of the risks of artificial intelligence, calling it “profound” and a necessary act of moral leadership in a disruptive AI age. Vance has close ties to the tech industry, having worked as a vent»»»

YEREVAN: The United States pledged Tuesday to move forward with Armenia on a planned corridor connecting parts of rival Azerbaijan, during a lightning visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio, returning from a four-day trip to India, met his Armenian counterpart during a refueling stop in the»»»

A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country's chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home on May 24 after being pardoned by the Moroccan king. In February, Moroccan courts had sentenced them for hooliganism following the con»»»

Tensions between the United States and Iran surged again after Tehran warned of retaliation over fresh US military strikes targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats accused of laying naval mines near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The overnight attacks marked the first direct US s»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- An implosion at a manufacturing facility in Washington killed multiple people and injured 10 others, including a firefighter, local authorities said Tuesday. The implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Wash., happened around 7:20 a.m. The facility is a pulp »»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s UN ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN Security Council meeting and called it a breach of US obligations as host of the UN Vassily Nebenzia made the comment at a meeting of the 15»»»

Share: The Israeli army has deployed “significant ground forces” to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, taking control of “strategic areas”, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the town of Nabatiyeh was targeted by Israeli strikes following an unprecedented ev»»»

US President Donald Trump said he had shifted a rare cabinet meeting planned for Wednesday at his Camp David retreat to the White House because of bad weather. Also Read: All eyes on Trump’s rare Camp David cabinet meeting amid Iran uncertaintyThe meeting at the secluded lodge in the Maryland hills»»»

QNA Makkah Pilgrims from Qatar joined worshipers from around the world at Mount Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most important ritual of Hajj, in an atmosphere marked by prayer, reflection and devotion. Pilgrims will perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined and shortened in accordance with the tradi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Place Vendôme, Qatar’s premier luxury shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination, has launched ‘Rooted in Resilience’, a community-driven campaign inspired by the Sidra tree, one of Qatar’s most enduring cultural symbols. A heartfelt tribute to Qatar and its leaders»»»

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Several pilgrims from Qatar’s Hajj Mission praised the advanced level of services provided during this year’s pilgrimage season, saying the mission delivered an integrated model of field operations and organisation from the moment they departed Qatar through their movement »»»

ARAFAT: More than 1.7 million pilgrims are performing Hajj this year, the majority of whom live outside of Saudi Arabia, according to authorities in the Kingdom. The total number of 1,707,301 is an increase of of 34,071, or 2.04 percent, compared with the 1,673,230 who attended the 2025 Hajj. This »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese health ministry: Israeli attacks on Tuesday left 31 martyrs and 40 injuries 27-05-2026 00:05 AM Latest News Urgent News Lebanese h»»»

PARIS, France: World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, moving past Clement Tabur to book his spot in the second round. The 24-year-old needed just over two hours to beat the French wildcard 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. It was a 30th »»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed on Monday met with Antoine Marie Kajangwe, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Rwanda, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance trade and investment coop»»»

A 28-member Qatar squad, coached by Julen Lopetegui, departed Doha on Tuesday for Dublin, where Al Annabi will face Republic of Ireland’s national football team in an international friendly on Thursday at the Aviva Stadium at 7.45pm Doha Time. Following the match in Dublin, Qatar will travel to Los»»»

QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) held an event to showcase the Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Qatar. Held at the Katara Drama Theatre on Monday, the event was attended by a large audience that included a li»»»

Regzar Kay Chiragh, authored by Zahid Hussain Awan, was formally unveiled during a graceful ceremony organised by Halqa e Ahbab Qatar at the Friends Cultural Centre in Doha. The 187-page Urdu publication documents the journey and achievements of Halqa e Ahbab Qatar, a long-standing platform serving»»»

Imran Khan, a traveller from Toronto, Canada, said his recent visit to Qatar left him deeply impressed by the country’s landscapes, cultural diversity and welcoming atmosphere. Originally from Pakistan and now living in Toronto, a city known for its multicultural character, Khan said he discovered »»»

PARIS: Seven people have died in France in circumstances related directly or indirectly to the current heatwave, French Junior ​Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday. Five of the seven fatalities were people drowning in lakes, ‌rivers ⁠or on beaches, Bregeon said. The ‌government has ⁠ordere»»»

A nurse administers a vaccine to a patient in 2021. Diphtheria cases are declining in Australia's Northern Territory after a vaccine blitz that involved immunizing more than 10,000 people. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Health officials in Australia said Tuesday that »»»

QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Tuesday with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region as well as efforts aimed at de-escalation, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University (QU) hosted the final thesis defence presentations for MSc in Nutrition students.The event marked an important academic milestone for the graduating cohort and highlighted research a»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held phone calls with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab »»»

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading everyday app in MENA, will match customer tips for riders on May 27 in celebration of Eid Al Adha, doubling gestures of appreciation made through the talabat app. Customers who choose to tip their rider through the talabat app will have their contribut»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Commander of the Qatari Amiri Guard His Excellency Major-General Muhammad bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatari Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Commander of the Qatari Amiri Air Force Major-General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al Ghanim. During the visit, the Amiri G»»»

Tribune News Network Doha On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will organise “Eid Al Adha Celebrations 2026 for Communities” at Asian Town and Al Khor Workers Sports Complex on the first and second days of Eid from 5pm to 10pm, and at Kreeq Sports behind Barwa Vill»»»

QNA Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the operating hours of its health centres during the Eid Al Adha holiday from May 26 to 30, with 21 of its 31 health centres remaining open to ensure the continuity of healthcare services across the country. In a statement, PHCC said fam»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched and automated 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MoT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs, »»»

QNA Amman Jordan and Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication Dr. Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation acros»»»

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for intense prayers on Tuesday, the second official day and the climax of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding p»»»

The Hague, May. 26 (SANA) The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced on Tuesday that dozens of munitions, chemical materials and related equipment linked to the deposed regime had been found at several sites in Syria, as part of ongoing verification efforts conducted »»»

THE HAGUE: Dozens of undeclared chemical weapons have been found in Syria, a global watchdog said on Tuesday, in its monthly report on its activities in the country. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said a team was deployed at the start of this month “to verify the ac»»»

ABU DHABI: Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE leaders and people on Eid Al-Adha, praying for continued prosperity, security and blessings for the UAE and the wider Muslim world. He said Eid »»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the rapid spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is exceeding the capacity of current response efforts, noting that the number of deaths suspected to be linked to the outbreak has risen to 220. Dr. Ted»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:40 on Tuesday 26-05-2026 three Merkava tanks and two Namera vehicles in Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah town»»»

PARIS: Paris prosecutors have opened a probe to investigate whether an Israeli company interfered in local French elections, after several far-left candidates charged they were targeted by disinformation campaigns.The probe will examine allegations by three members of the far-left La France Insoumi»»»

RABAT: Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco’s history-making 2022 World Cup squad picked Tuesday for the 2026 tournament in North America. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was hired only in March, drew heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe where the »»»

ISTANBUL: Turkish President ​Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye would continue providing support for peace talks ‌during ‌a ​phone ‌call ⁠with ​Iranian President ⁠Masoud Pezeshkian, the Turkish presidency said on ⁠Tuesday. Erdogan said ‌the conflicts ‌in ​the ‌region ‌had cast a shadow over the Muslim ‌Ei»»»

This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance operation on 26-05-2026 targeting an Israeli enemy army Hummer vehicle in the city of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, by the Ababil loitering drone. Hezbollah Military Media dedicates this attack to the students, teachers and all martyrs murdered b»»»

Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – More than 1.7 million Muslims gathered for this year's climax of the hajj pilgrimage, enduring scorching desert heat on Tuesday to fulfill a lifelong religious duty. Pilgrims prayed under temperatures topping 44°C, while Saudi authorities depl»»»

Emergency room visits for tick bites in April 2026 were up by almost double over those reported in April 2025. File Photo courtesy of CDC Emergency room visits for tick bites climbed in April compared to the same month last year, a sign that tick activity is ramping up as millions of people head ou»»»

Tokyo :Japan decided Tuesday to allocate more than $3 billion for energy bills during the summer to ease the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. In a cabinet meeting today, the Japanese government approved spending approximately 510 billion yen (about $3.2 billion) to help pay electricity an»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has dismissed General János Hajdu from his position as director-general of Hungary’s Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK), marking another major shake-up following the change of government. According to a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday evening, Magyar officially relie»»»

Gaza: A Palestinian was martyred on Tuesday evening in an Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip. Local sources reported that a Palestinian citizen was killed in an airstrike targeting the west of the Zawayda area, in the central Gaza Strip. The death toll from the Israeli offensive on the Gaz»»»