Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced signing a contract for the establishment of a station for circulation of petroleum products in Ain Sukhna with 324-million-dollar investments. This project includes establishing a 202-km-long seaport that runs 15 to 19 meters deep to host liquef»»»

Seoul plans domestic security-focused AI models and global cooperation as Claude Mythos Preview raises concerns over AI-driven cyberattacks South Korean Minister of Science and ICT and Deputy Prime Minister for Science Affairs Bae Kyung-hoon (C) speaks during a meeting of science and technology min»»»

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a Senate subcommittee hearing Tuesday at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. During the hearing Patel agreed to take an alcohol abuse test if Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., did likewise. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UP»»»

Share: File photo from right : Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter at the State Department in Washington, DC- April 14, 2026 Military representatives from both side»»»

Oil prices pulled back in Asian trade Wednesday, reversing a three-session climb as markets took stock of shifting demand cues and persistent worries about global economic growth. As of 11 am Tokyo time, both major benchmarks were softer, with traders digesting mixed signals from economic data and »»»

The UAE is expected to see fair weather on Wednesday with temperatures reaching 43 °C inland, while stronger winds later this week are forecast to trigger blowing dust and rough sea conditions across parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said condition»»»

Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets Tuesday in Buenos Aires to protest libertarian President Javier Milei's deep cuts to the budgets of public universities, according to AFP reporters. The fourth major demonstration over university budgets since Milei took office in December 2023 ca»»»

ORVAULT, France: At night, silence fell over the Louisiana immigration detention facility where 85-year-old Marie-Thérèse Ross was held. Then the wailing began. ’’Children crying, and even babies,” said Ross, the French widow of a US military veteran, whose arrest last month as part of the Trump ad»»»

Women’s world squash champion Nour al-Sherbiny has been appointed as a sports advisor for the governorate of Alexandria, a post bestowed upon her by Alexandria Governor Mohamed Abdel Zaher, who said that her ideas on promoting sports should be taken seriously. Abdel Zaher made the announcement duri»»»

Commercial shipping through the Hormuz Strait increasingly appears to be operating under "dark" or "Emcon" conditions, according marine tracker Windward. This means that commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly hiding their location and identity to avoid being targeted»»»

Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector entered a new stage of financial and operational maturity in the first quarter of 2026, as growth moved beyond subscriber gains and became increasingly driven by returns from investments in digital technology and cloud computing. Major operators demonstrated strong res»»»

As leaders and innovators from across the globe gathered for the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ (MIITE) forum, it was clear this occasion was more than just an industry event. It was a powerful declaration of confidence in the UAE and a strategic response to a world grappling with economic headwinds and»»»

As a Republican redistricting push continues, the South Carolina Senate on Tuesday voted against extending its legislative session by a week to redraw its congressional map. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- The South Carolina Senate voted Tuesday against a measure t»»»

Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon has entered a new phase after the Israeli army announced operations north of the Litani River, as heavy vehicles crossed toward the outskirts of eastern Zawtar. The move signaled a shift from limited strikes to an effort to impose new facts on the ground north»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said all personnel participating in the 2026 Hajj season must receive the meningococcal vaccine before starting work, as authorities step up preventive measures ahead of the annual pilgrimage. Health Ministry spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulbaqi said the requirement was i»»»

Manila: Politics is rigged in the Philippines against ordinary Filipinos. They are at the receiving end of impunity of those in power. Nothing demonstrates this more than the Monday, May 11, back-to-back drama in the Senate and the House. Inside the Senate of the Philippines, the country watched a »»»

By: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd Spanning 400,000 square meters, 165,000 of which are dedicated to shopping, the two-story complex will also house the country’s first VOX movie theatres as well as an indoor snow park and ski slope at Ski Egypt. The VOX Cinemas will be home to a whopping 21 screens, including »»»

ABU DHABI: Agthia Group PJSC today announced a strong performance for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting disciplined execution across its diversified portfolio, and its ability to maintain operational continuity amid external headwinds. Group Net Revenue rose 3.3% year-on-year to Dh1.3 billion, »»»

WASHINGTON: Total energy production in the United States increased to a new record of 107 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, a 3.4% increase from the previous record set in 2024, according to new data in Monthly Energy Review released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA»»»

Dubai: UAE supermarkets are ramping up fresh meat imports ahead of Eid Al Adha, with major retailers sourcing from Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, South Africa and Brazil to keep shelves stocked during one of the busiest periods for meat demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Dubai: Dubai Holding become the largest shareholder in Emaar Properties after acquiring a 22.27% stake from the Investment Corporation of Dubai in a deal valued at about Dh23.9 billion ($6.5 billion), based on Emaar’s latest closing share price. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf Ne»»»

Manila: What unfolded on May 11 inside the Senate complex in Pasay quickly escalated from routine plenary into a constitutional and political spectacle. At the centre: Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who reappeared in the chamber after a six-month absence just as law enforcement officers attempted to serv»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump announces he has selected the path forward for his Golden Dome missile defense system in May 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. A report by a nonpartisan office said Tuesday said the system could cost $1.2 trillion, far more than Trump said du»»»

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rosen Zhelyazkov on the occasion of taking the constitutional oath as Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minis»»»

TechnologyUnited States of AmericaOpenAI boss Sam Altman says Musk wanted control of companyKate Hairsine with AP, Reuters and AFPSam Altman testified in trial that could determine the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. https://p.dw.com/p/5DfRQSam Altman arrives in federal court before t»»»