Gulf News 58m

What if disruption in Strait of Hormuz never ends? World already adapting to a “new normal”

Dubai: For months, governments, businesses and financial markets treated the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as a temporary crisis that would eventually ease through diplomacy or military de-escalation. Moody’s Ratings is now warning the world may need to think differently. Get updated faster an»»»

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BBC 1h

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMegha Mohan, Maggie Latham and Alvaro AlvarezBBC World Service, Freetown BBC It takes Fatima Bio only a moment to respond when we ask what it was like to be an asylum se»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Most of the architects of October 7 attacks have been killed, says Netanyahu – Ya Libnan

Share: Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad was assassinated last Friday by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is close to finishing a key war aim in Gaza: killing the planners of the October 7 attacks. The comments came after Israel said it had kil»»»

Gulf News 2h

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk'

The World Health Organisation (WHO) saidit was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as "low risk" as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated approached the Netherlands. In saying that the public-health risk for the hantavirus outbreak is “low,” the agency stated the risk for »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Team Qatar’s impressive haul as athletics competitions at 4th GCC Games conclude

Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar ended the athletics competitions at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 on Sunday with an impressive medal haul that strengthened their lead in the GCC standings, after raising their tally to 34 medals, including 12 gold, 13 silver, and 9 bronze medals, in an achievem»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Canadian cruise passenger confirmed positive for hantavirus

A Canadian who was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes hantavirus, public health officials said Sunday. The patient was one of four Canadians aboard the hantavirus-stricken vessel, which set sail on April 1 from Argentina on a course across the Atlantic Ocean until t»»»

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Arab News 4h

Moldovan leaders decry Russian move on citizenship for separatist region

CHISINAU: Moldovan leaders ‌denounced as a threat Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of simplified Russian citizenship for the country’s pro-Russian Transdniestria separatist enclave and contemplated measures to counteract ​it. Transdniestria broke from Moldova in 1990 when it was still a Sov»»»

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Arab News 4h

Moldovan leaders decry Russian move on citizenship for separatist region

CHISINAU: Moldovan leaders ‌denounced as a threat Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of simplified Russian citizenship for the country’s pro-Russian Transdniestria separatist enclave and contemplated measures to counteract ​it. Transdniestria broke from Moldova in 1990 when it was still a Sov»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Xi, Trump agree: Iran must not get nuclear weapons — what it means for the Middle East and the world

During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»

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Sana 4h

Oxford Economics: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran deepens global economic fragmentation

London, May 17 (SANA) Oxford Economics said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not fundamentally restructured the global economy, but has deepened economic fragmentation and intensified pressure on international markets, exacerbating trends that were already taking shape — including rising geopolitic»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly toward a peace deal or “there won’t be anything left of them.” Washington, locked in conflict with Tehran since US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the Islamic republic beginning F»»»

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Sana 6h

The New Arctic Highway: How melting ice is reshaping global trade

Damascus, May 17 (SANA) While the world watches oil tankers stranded and energy markets rattled by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter transformation is underway at the top of the planet. The geopolitical conflict once again exposes the fragility of traditional maritime chokepoint»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Deputy PM Pekanov Congratulates Dara on Her Success

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov congratulated Dara for her win at the Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he wrote: "A wonderful story of immense talent, boundless effort, and faith in success, despite the criticism. Thank you, Dara, and everyone involved! Bulgaria is number one.»»»

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UPI 7h

Wildfire risk to focus across the Southwest, Plains - UPI.com

Individuals in the areas of concern are urged to use caution when using any outdoor power equipment. File Photo by Peter DaSilva/UPI | License Photo Conditions will be conducive for wildfires across parts of the Southwest and Plains as a storm moving out of the Rockies will help raise the risk into»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Trump again signals military option against Iran amid Hormuz tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump again hinted at possible renewed military escalation against Iran as tensions rise in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing diplomatic contacts and efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire between the two sides. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform late o»»»

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UPI 8h

WHO declares Ebola health emergency in the DRC, Uganda - UPI.com

Medical workers check temperatures at the Mpondwe border point with DR Congo, near Bwera, Uganda, on May 9, 2019. File Photo courtesy the WHO May 17 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern in reaction to an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 2,988

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 2,988, with 9,210 wounded. Local sources reported that one person was killed and two others were wounded in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon. The sources indicated t»»»

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Arab News 8h

Frankly Speaking: New US-Iran nuclear agreement is the only way, says former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert

RIYADH: Ehud Olmert, the former Israeli prime minister, sees a renewed nuclear agreement between the US and Iran as the only realistic way to defuse one of the Middle East’s most dangerous flashpoints. Diplomacy, not military force, he said, offers the best chance of curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambiti»»»

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Gulf News 8h

CBSE slashes re-evaluation fees, offers refund for improved marks

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has dramatically cut the cost of challenging Class 12 exam results, announcing that re-evaluation of answers will now cost just Rs 25 per question and that the fee will be refunded in full if a student's marks go up following the review. Th»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Ronaldo leaves pitch without collecting silver medal as Al Nassr fall to Gamba Osaka in AFC Champions League Two final

Cristiano Ronaldo skipped Al Nassr’s runners-up medal ceremony after the Saudi side lost 1-0 to Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final of the AFC Champions League Two, prompting widespread reaction on social media. The Al Nassr captain appeared visibly frustrated following the defeat, with television foo»»»

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Arab News 9h

For Hajj visitors, less is often more

ALKHOBAR: For many first-time pilgrims, packing for Hajj begins with uncertainty. The result is often the same. Overpacked bags, unnecessary items and the quiet realization, days later, that comfort during Hajj depends far less on quantity than expected. Some arrive carrying multiple pairs of shoes»»»

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Arab News 9h

Jamarat facility upgraded ahead of Hajj 2026 to improve crowd safety

RIYADH: Kidana Development Company is completing comprehensive maintenance and readiness works at Mina’s Jamarat facility. As part of preparations for the Hajj season 2026, Kidana continues wide-ranging maintenance and upgrades at holy sites in Makkah. The company, which is the executive arm of the»»»

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Albanian Daily News 10h

Rama Welcomes Cross-Party Support for Albania’s EU Membership Resolution

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has welcomed the agreement reached between the ruling Socialist Party and the opposition Democratic Party over the approval of a parliamentary resolution related to Albania’s European Union membership process. Speaking during his podcast “Flasim” on Sunday, Rama des»»»

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Albanian Daily News 10h

Rama Promises Digital Reforms and Economic Support Measures

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has summarized what he described as several key developments of the week, focusing on Albania’s European integration process, its growing role in Euro-Atlantic security, and support measures for the country’s economy and entrepreneurship sector. Speaking at the end »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Israel Strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah Calls Talks 'Dead End'

Israel struck eastern and southern Lebanon on Sunday, state media reported, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a "dead end". Two Israeli strikes hit the town of Sohmor in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa valley, the state-run National News Agency (NNA»»»

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Arab News 10h

Saudi driver Hamza Bakhshab clinches third place at Jordan Rally

AMMAN: Rising Saudi driving star Hamza Bakhashab delivered another impressive performance in the third round of the Middle East Rally Championship stage by securing third place at the Jordan Rally, which concluded on Saturday. Driving the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 alongside his Irish co-driver Lorcan »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Yemeni Interior Minister: Assassination Cells in Aden Backed by Foreign Funding, Seeking to Undermine State

Yemen’s Interior Minister Major General Ibrahim Haidan revealed what he described as the foiling of the "largest political assassination plot" in the temporary capital Aden, saying security forces had carried out a successful pre-emptive operation against terrorist cells linked to foreign actors th»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph

Rome: Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty derby which finished with both teams down to 10 men, while Napoli won 3-0 at Pisa to secure a top-four spot. Roma's players pose ahead the Italian Serie A football match bet»»»

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MIA 11h

Conference calls for national platform to unite all sectors against corruption

Skopje, 14 May 2026 (MIA) — Eliminating corruption requires the participation of every sector of society rather than "declarative efforts," officials and business leaders said at a conference Thursday. The conference, titled "Business Integrity for a Competitive Economy," highlighted that the fight»»»

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BBC 11h

How worrying is the global Ebola emergency?

How worrying is the global Ebola emergency? 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty ImagesHealthcare workers pictured during a previous Ebola outbreak in Uganda in 2022 The outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is concern»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Mob torches 100 homes in Sindh over free-will marriage

Dubai: More than 100 houses were set ablaze in Pakistan’s Sindh province after a violent mob attack triggered by a dispute over a free-will marriage between two people from different communities, according to media reports. The attack took place in Jacobabad district, where armed men allegedly stor»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

UK armed forces to visit US to mark independence anniversary

London: The British military's aerial display team and the Royal Navy, which was recently maligned by Donald Trump, will soon visit the US to mark 250 years of American independence, the UK government said Sunday. The Royal Air Force's Red Arrows will in June embark on a one-month "showcase tour" o»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehciles with a barrage of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehciles with a barrage of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media stateme»»»

The Peninsula 13h

Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza

Cannes, France: Outspoken Spanish star Javier Bardem told AFP he was "getting more work than ever" despite his public campaigning against Israel's war in Gaza, something he attributed to "the narrative changing" around the conflict. At the last Oscars ceremony in February, the openly political star»»»

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Middle East Observer 13h

Foreign outflows pressure EGX benchmark despite broader gains

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended trading on Thursday, 14 May 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark index extending its recent decline as investors continued trimming positions in large-cap stocks, while broader indices maintained modest gains supported by selective buying in mid- and small-cap»»»

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Sana 13h

Türkiye says Hormuz crisis heightens risks to global trade

Ankara, May 17 (SANA) Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Sunday that escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the war in the Middle East pose a significant challenge to the global economy and international trade. In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Bolat said the current de-escalation»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: media

Tehran: Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday. "Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representa»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

GCC achieves 100% coverage of basic vaccines during 2024

Muscat, Oman: Data issued by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf revealed that the Council countries achieved a remarkable milestone in the field of immunization, as the coverage rate for essential vaccines reached 100 percent during 2024, compared to »»»

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Al Manar 14h

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli bulldozer in the southern Lebanese border town of Al-Bayyada with an FPV drone: Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli bulldozer in the southern Lebanese border town of Al-Bayyada with an FPV drone:»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Sofia Mayor Says Capital Is Bulgaria's Best Prepared City to Host Eurovision 2027

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that the capital is the best prepared city in Bulgaria to host Eurovision 2027. In an interview on Nova Television on Sunday, he said he is “extremely happy” about Dara's triumph at this year's edition of the song contest. “It is incredible that despite all the attem»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Israeli Strikes Escalate Across Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Extension

Israeli attacks intensified across southern Lebanon on Sunday, in continued violation of a declared ceasefire, just two days after Lebanese authorities announced a 45-day extension of the truce, an agreement that has yet to translate into calm on the ground. The attacks took place in Nabatieh, Bint»»»

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Middle East Observer 14h

Egypt’s Consumer Finance Boom sparks a Regulatory Debate

Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial International Bank (CIB), has warned that the rapid expansion of Egypt’s non-banking financial sector could create future risks for the broader economy if growth continues without sufficiently strict credit controls and risk-management stand»»»

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RT 14h

Friedrich Merz says US no longer ‘Land of Opportunity’ for young people

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he will no longer recommend the United States as a destination for his children to study or work, citing what he described as a worsening “social climate” in America. Speaking at a Catholic youth conference in Wuerzburg on Friday, the conservative leader sa»»»

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Arab News 15h

Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain’s next prime minister

LONDON: Wes Streeting’s ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in UK politics. But if anyone was unaware, it’s now official — the former health secretary announced on Saturday his intention to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “We need a proper contest with the be»»»

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Al Awsat 16h

Iran Chief Negotiator Ghalibaf Appointed to Oversee Ties with China

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday. "Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representative of »»»

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Naharnet 16h

Pakistani minister arrives in Tehran to 'facilitate' US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday "to facilitate" the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. "Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit as part of Pa»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Deputy Prime Minister Pekanov Congratulates Dara for Her Success

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov congratulated Dara for her win at the Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he wrote: "A wonderful story of immense talent, boundless effort, and faith in success, despite the criticism. Thank you, Dara, and everyone involved! Bulgaria is number one.»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Eid livestock demand surges 80%, transport costs jump 90% in UAE

Dubai: Livestock traders across the UAE say they are entering the Eid Al Adha season with strong supplies of sacrificial animals and rising consumer demand, despite mounting cost pressures driven by regional developments and higher transport expenses. Traders said demand for sacrificial animals is »»»

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Arab News 17h

Global health emergency: What to know about the Ebola outbreak

ABUJA: The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa’s top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province on Friday. By Saturday, it had reported 336 suspecte»»»

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