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QRCS provides clean drinking water for IDPs in Gaza

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to distribute potable water to internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Implemented in cooperation with the Coastal Municipalities Wate»»»

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Arab News 3m

Death toll in Gaza rises to 72,737 since October 2023

LONDON: The death toll resulting from Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 72,737, according to the WAFA News Agency. A total of 172,539 people have been injured in the conflict. Palestinian medical sources reported on Sunday that one person was killed and four othe»»»

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Gulf News 7m

Saudi Arabia finalises Hajj transport plans, urges pilgrims to follow schedules

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has finalised preparations to manage pilgrim movement and transport, including access to the Jamarat site and the holy sites metro and oversee transportation between the holy sites during the 2026 Hajj season. The ministry said the plans were developed in c»»»

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The Peninsula 14m

4 dead, 10 hurt after jeepney crashes into tree in Philippines

Manila: Four people were killed and at least 10 others were injured after a passenger jeepney carrying 20 people slammed into a tree in Oriental Mindoro province, the Philippines, on Sunday morning, according to local authorities. Police said the accident happened at around 830 a.m. along a curved »»»

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Arab News 16m

Iran war ‘not over,’ uranium must be removed: Netanyahu

WASHINGTON: Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium must be “taken out” before the US-Israeli war against Iran can be considered over, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview Sunday.“It’s not over, because there’s still nuclear material — enriched uranium — that has to be taken »»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Trump Says US Would Need Two Weeks to Hit All Iran Targets

US President Donald Trump has said in an interview aired Sunday that it would only take two weeks to hit "every single target" in Iran, adding that the country was "militarily defeated." In the interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, which was recorded last week, he also called NATO»»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Macron Arrives in Kenya Ahead of Africa Summit

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi as part of an African visit aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former colonies. Macron is to co-host a two-day summit starting on Monday, bringing toge»»»

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UPI 24m

Israel deports 2 activists detained from Global Sumud Flotilla - UPI.com

Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, arrives to attend his trial for a remand extension at the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon, Israel, on May 3. Avila and Saif Abukeshek were deported on Sunday after Israel’s foreign ministry said it concluded an investigation into the two.»»»

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The Peninsula 26m

Hantavirus ship evacuees begin returning home

Granadilla de Abona: Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began arriving home from Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday in a complex repatriation operation. Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- a Dutch husband and wife and a German wo»»»

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Arab News 28m

Trump says US would need two weeks to hit all Iran targets

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said in an interview aired Sunday that it would only take two weeks to hit “every single target” in Iran, adding that the Islamic republic was “militarily defeated.” In the interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, which was recorded last week»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

Lebanese Army Arrests Iraqi Man for Impersonating a Security Official

The Lebanese army said on Sunday that it had arrested an Iraqi national for impersonating an Iraqi security official in Lebanon, the second alleged high-level imposter caught in recent months. A military source told AFP that the man had managed to network with Lebanese security and intelligence off»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

China, US to Hold Trade Talks in South Korea Next Week

Senior Chinese and US officials will hold talks in South Korea next week, Beijing's commerce ministry and Washington's Treasury secretary said Sunday, ahead of an expected summit between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement that Vice Premier He Life»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

Syria Court Charges Former Security Official with Acts Amounting to ‘War Crimes’

Syria's judiciary brought charges on Sunday against former security official Atef Najib for acts "amounting to war crimes" in 2011 against peaceful protesters in Daraa province, the cradle of the country's uprising. Najib was the former head of political security in the south Syrian province and is»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes lower

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Sunday, shedding 50.75 points, or 0.47 percent, to settle at 10,663.50 points. A total of 140,660,114 shares were traded, with a total value of QAR 300,562,107.343 across 18,789 transactions in all sectors. Shares of 21 companies increased,»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Oman to establish USD 250 million electric vehicle, battery cell production project

Muscat: Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed an investment agreement on Sunday with the Republic of Korea electric vehicle technology company EL B&T to establish an electric vehicle and battery cell manufacturing plant in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, wi»»»

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Middle East Observer 44m

Absa to Dubai: A New Era of Africa-Middle East Economic Synergy

Absa Group, a financial titan in South Africa, is gearing up to make a strategic entry into the UAE by 2026, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning economic ties between the Middle East and Africa. With plans to establish a presence in Dubai, this move signifies a major step in fostering deeper bus»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 47m

Giro d'Italia Gives Bulgaria Chance to Show Its Best Side, Sports Minister Says

Events such as the Giro d'Italia are major organizational challenges, but also a great opportunity for Bulgaria to show its best side, Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov said in an interview for Nova TV. Speaking live from National Assembly Square, where the third stage finished, Keryazov sai»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Global Village to remain open until Eid Al Adha, closing date extended

Dubai: Global Village in Dubai has officially extended its season and will continue to remain open and fully operational for visitors until May 31, Gulf News can reveal. Come celebrate Eid Al Adha with Global Village is the new credo. It had re-opened on April 20th following regional uncertainty. T»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Hamad International Airport expands flight operations ahead of summer travel season

Doha, Qatar: Flight operations at Hamad International Airport continue to expand as it announced on Sunday, May 10, 2026, a new update ahead of the summer season. "As Qatar Airways’ network grows, and with 26 airline partners currently operating to and from Doha, flight operations continue to expan»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Occupation escalates violations against female prisoners: Palestinian Prisoners Club

Ramallah: The Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC) said Sunday that Israeli occupation authorities have escalated violations against Palestinian female prisoners held in Damon Prison amid the ongoing war, pointing to an unprecedented increase in systematic repression and abuse inside the facility. In a»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Digital bomb: How ‘elite’ internet access deepens divisions in Iran

Dubai: Tehran’s prolonged internet blackout is no longer just cutting Iranians off from the outside world — it is now creating what critics describe as a two-tier digital system dividing the country into privileged insiders and millions trapped behind censorship walls. More than two months into Ira»»»

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Gulf News 53m

TV presenter hospitalised after lion cub attack on set sparks safety concerns

An Egyptian television host was injured after being attacked by a lion cub during the filming of a programme, in an incident that has raised safety concerns over the use of wild animals on set. Marwa Abdel Moneim was recording an episode on handling predatory animals when the cub suddenly lunged at»»»

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Al Awsat 55m

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Violating US-Brokered Three-Day Truce

Russia accused Kyiv of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, while Ukrainian officials said that one person had been killed and more injured by Russian drone and artillery strikes in the past 24 hours. Two people were injured by Ukrainian shelling in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Khe»»»

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Al Awsat 55m

Iran Responds to US Peace Proposal as Drones Hit Gulf

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes. According to state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran's response, passed to Pakistani mediators, focuses on»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Project Qatar kicks off June 9 to boost networking, business opportunities

Doha, Qatar: IFP Qatar has announced the completion of preparations for the 22nd edition of Project Qatar, the country's largest exhibition specialising in building materials, equipment, and construction technologies. IFP revealed in a press conference today that the exhibition will take place from»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi Stock Market index closes higher

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Sunday up by 83.75 points, reaching 11,115.07 points, with trading valued at SAR 4.8 billion. The volume of shares traded reached 202 million shares, with 135 companies recording gains and 191 others recording losses. The Saudi parallel market index (Nomu) »»»

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Arab News 1h

Pakistan, Qatar voice support for regional peace as Iran sends response to US proposal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar on Sunday reaffirmed their support for diplomatic efforts to ensure regional peace and stability as Iran sends its response to a United States proposal to end their conflict and restore maritime routes in the Middle East. The state-run IRNA reported the response to a U»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit Gulf

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes. According to state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran's response, passed to Pakistani mediators, focuses on»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli occupation army at Baydar Al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 9 - 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 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli occupation army at Baydar Al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh w»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Doha 2026 set to host grand opening of 4th GCC Games with over 1,000 athletes competing across 17 sports

Doha, Qatar: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, secretaries-gener»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers at Khallat Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 8 - 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 a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers at Khallat Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a rocket salvo: Militar»»»

BBC 1h

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiamaka EnenduBBC Africa, Lagos BBC/GIFT UFUOMA It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Poland's wanted ex-minister flees to US from Hungary: media

Warsaw: Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled from Hungary to the United States, local media reported on Sunday. Ziobro, who received asylum from right-wing ally Viktor Orban's government last year, faces up to 25 years in»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Wants to Resolve Conflict With Iran, Ready for Military Action - US Ambassador to UN

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump wants to resolve the conflict with Iran diplomatically, but if that fails, he is prepared to resume hostilities, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday. "He is giving diplomacy every chance we possibly can before going back to »»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian pilgrims depart Damascus airport on first Hajj flights

LONDON: Hundreds of Syrians departed from Damascus international airport for Saudi Arabia on Sunday as authorities began operating flights for pilgrims participating in the Hajj season. Two flights left from Damascus with 680 Syrian pilgrims to Jeddah, from where they will travel to Makkah, accordi»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers in the outskirts of the town of Deir Siryan with artillery shells, achieving confirmed casualties as the Israeli enemy brought in a support force to withdraw the casualties under a thick smoke screen: Military Media Statement 5 - 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 a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers in the outskirts of the town of Deir Siryan with artillery shells, ach»»»

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Hezbollah fighters directly hit an Israeli occupation army D9 bulldozer in the town of Bint Jbeil with an attack drone: Military Media Statement 4 - 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 directly hit an Israeli occupation army D9 bulldozer in the town of Bint Jbeil with an attack drone: Military Media Stat»»»

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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the southern town of Rshaf with a guided missile: Military Media Statement 6 - 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 a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the southern town of Rshaf with a guided missile: Military M»»»

TAP 1h

Tunisia replaces 10,000 air conditioners in public institutions under Energy Transition Programme

TUNIS, May 10, 2026 (TAP) – As part of the energy transition programme in public institutions, 10,000 air conditioners were replaced with high energy-efficiency Class 1 appliances for the benefit of 80 public institutions, helping reduce carbon...»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE strongly condemns terrorist drone attacks on Kuwait

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. Get up»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Lebanese army arrests Iraqi man for impersonating a security official

Beirut, Lebanon: The Lebanese army said on Sunday that it had arrested an Iraqi national for impersonating an Iraqi security official in Lebanon, the second alleged high-level imposter caught in recent months. A military source told AFP that the man had managed to network with Lebanese security and»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Tender No. 1279- The Company of Extracted Oil and Its Products

Client: The Company of Extracted Oil and Its Products Address: Mouharam Bey, A Alexandria Tender Summary: General tender No (7) for supply of 100.000 Sellotape Size 66m x 5cm. Tender Documents: LE 500 Bid Bond: At tender documents Tender Deadline: 14-5-2026»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s Sharm El Luli Named Among World’s Leading Beaches for 2026

Egypt’s tourism sector has received renewed international recognition after Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam was highlighted among the world’s leading coastal destinations for 2026, according to a global beach ranking cited by the UK’s Daily Mail and reported by Russian travel platform TourProm. The ran»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bahrain confirms IRGC, Wilayat Al Faqih links in alleged terror and espionage case

The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain has said a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was involved in organised terrorist activity targeting members of the Shia community in the country. In a statement posted on its official account, the ministry said the group’s members we»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Algoma University highlights Canada study pathways for international students at Edufair

International students are increasingly prioritising career outcomes, employability, scholarships, and academic pathways while exploring higher education options in Canada. Speaking at Edufair in Dubai, Nisha Darmwal, South Asia Manager of Algoma University, said students are now more focused on st»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From prison cells to new skills: Dubai Police help inmates rebuild futures

Dubai: Dubai Police have launched a series of specialised training courses for male and female inmates as part of efforts to strengthen rehabilitation, develop practical skills and support reintegration into society after release. The programmes, organised under the annual second-quarter plan by th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Texas A&M at Qatar graduates 154 engineers

Doha, Qatar: More than 150 Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering students have earned their diplomas, marking a new generation of engineering leaders prepared to contribute to Qatar's knowledge economy and communities around the world. The Class of 2026 includes graduates with bachelor's degree»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran's Supreme Leader Announces New Measures in Conflict With US – Reports

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has announced new measures to counter the United States and Israel during a meeting with Iranian armed forces Central Headquarters commander Ali Abdollahi, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. During the meeting, Abdollahi rep»»»

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UPI 1h

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Spain; passengers disembark - UPI.com

Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off the coast of the city of Praia on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, on May 4. The ship docked in Tenerife, Spain on Sunday to begin evacuating nearly 150 passengers and crew members. Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 10 (UPI) -- A cruise ship stricken wi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister holds phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation»»»

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