Egypt has sanctioned many UN Human Rights Conventions signing international commitments to hold to the standards stated in universal human rights documents, yet little was adopted on legal and practical applications to offer these rights to people with disability until 2013 that is. In 2013 after t»»»

US public opinion is turning ever more sharply against Israel, a country that for decades has enjoyed a special place in American society and government and long relied on US support for its security and survival. This shift is most evident in opinion polls. This month, a poll by The New York Times»»»

Up to 50,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate parts of Orange County, California, as authorities warned that a damaged chemical tank remains at risk of leaking or exploding. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Orange County as emergency crews work to contain»»»

Dubai: After signalling that a US-Iran agreement could be announced within hours, US President Donald Trump abruptly shifted to a more cautious tone Sunday, saying Washington would not “rush into a deal” and stressing that negotiations still required time and precision. The sudden change in messagi»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Pilgrims from the State of Qatar will start flocking to Mina to spend the Day of Tarwiyah and spend the night there on Monday, as part of their approved campaigns under the umbrella of the Qatari Hajj Mission. Pilgrims perform these rituals according to the Sunnah of the Proph»»»

Jazeera Airways announced the launch of its first direct commercial flights to London Luton Airport from Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 5, expanding its European network amid rising travel demand. The Kuwaiti budget carrier said the new route would begin operating on July 8 with four fligh»»»

Spectators wait in the rain before the West Point Class of 2026's commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on Saturday. AccuWeather forecasters predict chilly, rainy weather will dry up after the Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Peter Foley/UP»»»

Oman Civil Aviation Authority issued new travel guidance urging passengers arriving from countries affected by the Ebola outbreak to monitor their health for 21 days, following international health alerts linked to cases in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The authority said the adv»»»

May 24 is about the future, not nostalgia, President Iliana Iotova said at a reception at the National Museum of History on Sunday. Letters hold special significance for Bulgarians, their culture and literature, Iotova told guests at the traditional reception marking the Day of the Holy Brothers Cy»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem Calls on Gov’t to Resign If It Fails to Defend Lebanon: Hezbollah Will Emerge Victorious from Existential War with ‘Israel’ 2»»»

Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization said Sunday that its offices in Kyiv had been damaged by debris from Russian strikes, insisting that attacks on civilians must stop. Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital with a massive bombardment that killed four people, authorities said, with Mosc»»»

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. On Sunday, he urged negotiators on the deal with Iran to take their time and get it right. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday urged his negotiato»»»

MADRID: Around two thousand protesters ‌took to the streets of the Spanish city of Bilbao on Sunday to condemn the Basque police’s treatment of activists from a ​Gaza aid flotilla on their return from detention in Israel. When a relative of one of the six returning activists tried to approach them »»»

London: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes set a new outright record of 21 assists in a single Premier League season when he set up Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on Sunday. The match, on the final day of the Premier League campaign, was still goalless when Dorgu powered in a 33rd-min»»»

Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo show how authorities are faced with a number of serious complications — including a backlash in local communities — as they try to stop an outbreak of an infectious disease that has been declared a global health emergency. The burning of the»»»

Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive bombardment that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, with Moscow unleashing its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile in one of the largest barrages in the more-than-four-year war. Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capit»»»

RIYADH: Saudi beneficiaries are set to receive SR1.07 billion ($287 million) in housing support for May under a government-backed program aimed at improving access to homeownership. Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Development Fund deposited the amount into the accounts of beneficiaries of the housing su»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran could withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and break the naval blockade if the United States invades the Persian Gulf or "commits any aggression" against the Strait of Hormuz, Mohsen Rezai, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said on Sunday»»»

Sharjah: A moment of inattention on a busy Sharjah highway led to a violent collision after a vehicle broke down in a fast-moving lane, Sharjah Police said, releasing surveillance footage as part of a road safety awareness campaign. The video, captured by the police operations centre, highlights th»»»

Madrid: Thousands of people marched through central Madrid on Sunday, chanting and waving banners to protest soaring rents and a housing shortage, and calling for urgent government action. Housing has consistently ranked among the top concerns for voters in Spain, where demand has risen due to tour»»»

Share: HERE IS THE LATEST Click here to share on soc President Donald Trump says he has instructed the negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran since “time is on our side”, adding that the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz “will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dr. Fahad Mohammed Shaikhan, Senior Community Medicine Consultant in the Preventive Health Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), emphasized the importance of pilgrims adhering to health instructions and preventive measures during the Hajj. He pointed out that crowdi»»»

Doha,Qatar: Invest Qatar, the country's Investment Promotion Agency, recently concluded a series of high‑level business engagements and targeted B2B meetings in Shanghai and Hangzhou, reaffirming Qatar's commitment to strengthening economic ties with China and expanding long-term investment partner»»»

Makkah The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched the “Al-Mutawef” pilgrimage guide service via WhatsApp on the number (55592080), as an integrated digital assistant powered by artificial intelligence technologies. The service represents a paradigm shift in the path of digi»»»

Beijing: China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing's ambition to send humans to the Moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket blasted off in a cloud of flames and smoke on time at 11:08»»»

Albania’s ambassador to Kyiv, Ernal Filo, has spoken publicly after a Russian missile and drone attack struck near the residential complex where he lives in the Ukrainian capital. Filo described the situation as extremely difficult, saying the assault lasted for several hours and involved the use o»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched the "Al-Mutawef" pilgrimage guide service via WhatsApp on the number (55592080), as an integrated digital assistant powered by artificial intelligence technologies. The service represents a paradigm shift in t»»»

AMMAN: Jordan and Venezuela signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation during a visit by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil to the kingdom on Sunday. Gil met King Abdullah II in Amman, where discussions focused on ties between the two countries, opportunities for cooperation acr»»»

China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, which will see a Chinese astronaut spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing's ambition to send humans to the Moon by 2030. The Long March 2-F rocket blasted off in a cloud of flames and smoke on time at 11:08 pm (1508»»»

Around two thousand protesters ‌took to the streets of the Spanish city of Bilbao on Sunday to condemn the Basque police's treatment of activists from a Gaza aid flotilla on their return from detention in Israel. When a relative of one of the six returning activists tried to approach them at Bilbao»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued 80 new mining licenses in March, more than double the number granted in February, as the Kingdom accelerates efforts to expand its mining industry, official data showed. The newly issued permits included 49 exploration licenses, 20 building materials quarry licenses, eig»»»

On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one the boilers of the USS St. Louis. Freeman Johnson, who turned 106 in March, never witnessed the surprise attack. He never heard his shipmates firing antiaircraft»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional tensions, supported by structural demand drivers, regulatory reforms and continued investor confidence, according to CBRE. In its latest market review, the real estate consultancy said the Kin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced that it will implement a series of temporary traffic closures on a number of roads, bridges, and tunnels, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. This will be done with the aim of carrying out maintenance works and improvi»»»

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, deepening a crisis at the heart of Türkiye's democracy. Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People's Party (CHP) building while those inside »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, against an involvement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, a source close to Macron said. The warning was made during the first reported phone call between the two leaders since the early days»»»

Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon on Sunday, state media reported, a day after 11 people were killed in a single raid on the south despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Saturday's strike in Sir al-Gharbiyeh "resulted in a massacre whose final toll is 11 dead including a child an»»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the United States will maintain the naval blockade of Iran until a deal is signed. "The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it r»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, appearing to dampen hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised by both sides a day earlier. The US blockade on Iranian ships on the Strait of Hormuz w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Two-time Asian champion Al Annabi are set to finalise preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 ahead of the June 11 kickoff, marking the first time Qatar have qualified for the championship via the qualifying process. Qatar have been drawn in Group B alongside Switzerland, co-hosts Canada »»»

Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that it will implement a series of temporary traffic closures on a number of roads, bridges, and tunnels, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. This will be done with the aim of carrying out maintenance works and improving infra»»»

epa12987162 Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Saturday. Photo by Stringer/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- The International Federation R»»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had told US negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, amid anticipation that an agreement to end the war in the Middle East was close. "The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have info»»»

London: Mohamed Salah was named in Liverpool's starting line-up for his final game for the club on Sunday, days after he criticised the team's playing style under manager Arne Slot. In a social media post following last week's defeat at Aston Villa the Egypt international said he wanted to see a re»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities. Across Dhaka, buses, cars, motorcycles and pedal rickshaws jostle for space -- seeming to »»»

JEDDAH: As families across Saudi Arabia prepare for the Eid Al-Adha break, many are seeking an escape that balances celebration with stillness, a setting where shared meals, nature and meaningful moments take precedence overcrowded malls and busy streets. From the untouched islands and desert dunes»»»

Warsaw: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, against an involvement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, a source close to Macron said. The warning was made during the first reported phone call between the two leaders since the ea»»»

Israeli strikes hit Lebanon on Sunday, both before and after Israel's military issued an evacuation warning for 10 villages in the south and east, state media reported. Israel's military has continued to strike what it says are Hezbollah targets in Lebanon despite a ceasefire that began on April 17»»»

The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University's (QU) Early Childhood Center (ECC), part of QU's College of Education, celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of kindergarten students for the 2026 academic year under the theme "Our Success Story," marking an important milestone as the children prepare to transiti»»»