Middle East Observer 15m

Omar Marmoush: The Egyptian Dynamo Shaking Up the Bundesliga

In the heart of the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush is capturing attention with a dazzling start to the season. The Egyptian forward delivered a stunning performance against Bayern Munich, culminating in a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer that secured a thrilling 3-3 draw. Marmoush »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Farmers no longer able to earn a living because of profitability crisis

Farming in Poland is becoming increasingly unprofitable due to rising production costs and weak crop prices, according to representatives of agricultural producers. Calculations by the Wielkopolska Izba Rolnicza show losses exceeding PLN 4,000 per hectare for grain corn and more than PLN 1,000 for »»»

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MIA 1h

Hondius passengers enter hantavirus quarantine as captain pays tribute

Amsterdam, 11 May 2026 (dpa/MIA) - Passengers from the Hondius cruise ship were beginning quarantines in their home countries Monday after being evacuated on special flights in response to the deadly outbreak of hantavirus on board. Four German passengers have been transferred back to Germany where»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Why Hantavirus Is Not the New Covid, According to Experts

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has revived bitter memories of when Covid-19 first emerged, but health experts have emphasized the two viruses are very different -- and have sought to assuage fears of another pandemic. Here is what you need to know. - New or old? - After the first cas»»»

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RT 1h

British army parachutes medics to remote island over suspected hantavirus case (VIDEO)

The British Army has airdropped a team of medics accompanied by paratroopers to treat a suspected hantavirus case on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. The patient was among the passengers who left the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius before the deadly outbreak was confirmed. The cruise l»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Says Diplomatic Resolution of Conflict With Iran is Still 'Very Possible'

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran is still "very possible." "I think it's very possible," Trump told reporters when asked whether he still believes a diplomatic solution is achievable or whether only military optio»»»

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UPI 2h

45 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend - UPI.com

1 of 2 | AAA estimates that 45 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from home over Memorial Day weekend, a slight uptick over last year. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- AAA estimates that 45 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel says soldier killed near border with Lebanon, 3 wounded in south

Israel's military said Monday that one of its soldiers had died in fighting near the border with Lebanon and three were wounded in a drone attack in the south, bringing its losses to 18 personnel since the war with Hezbollah began in early March. Sergeant Major Alexander Glovanyov, 47, "fell during»»»

Naharnet 2h

Issa meets Aoun, Salam and Berri ahead of third round of Israel-Lebanon talks

Lebanese leaders urged the U.S. ambassador to Beirut to pressure Israel to halt its attacks as it pounded the country on Monday despite a truce in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Lebanese authorities on Monday also raised the overall death toll from Israeli strikes since March 2 to 2,869 people. That tol»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Trump Says Ceasefire Is on ‘Life Support’ After Rejecting Iran’s Latest Offer

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected the country’s latest proposal for not including a nuclear concession. Asked if the ceasefire was still in place, Trump said he’d say it’s “unbelievably weak” and on “life support.” “I would call it th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Major update for Indian passport holders: See full list of visa-free destinations in May ranking

India’s passport has risen to 75th place in the Henley Passport Index (February 2026), marking a notable jump from 85th position last year and 80th at the start of 2026. The improvement comes as Indian passport holders can now access 56 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival (VOA/ETA), up one »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanon Urges US to Put Pressure on Israel to Stop Attacks and Demolitions

Lebanon's president has urged the United States to put pressure on Israel to cease fire and stop home demolitions in south Lebanon, the presidency said on Monday, as the death toll from Israeli attacks rose. Lebanon's health ministry said 74 people had been killed by Israeli strikes in the last thr»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Sentences 2 Soldiers to Military Prison for Desecration of Christian Statue in Lebanon

Israel’s military said Monday that two soldiers will spend weeks in military prison for the desecration of a Christian statue in southern Lebanon. One soldier, who stuck a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary, was sentenced to 21 days and a soldier who filmed the incident was sente»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

US, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive

Granadilla de Abona, Spain: An American citizen and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive, officials said, as the repatriation operation continued on Monday. Following the positive test results, Spain defended the rigour of its sanita»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Heathrow passenger numbers fall as Middle East conflict disrupts travel routes

Dubai: Heathrow Airport reported a drop in passenger traffic in April as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted travel plans and reshaped global flight patterns. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Britain’s busiest airport said passenger numbers fell 5.3 per ce»»»

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UPI 3h

Hegseth: Pentagon to review Sen. Mark Kelly's comments about weapons stockpiles - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., speaks at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24. He said Sunday that he was concerned about the depletion of the U.S. military's weapons stockpile amid the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli objectives towards Lebanon and the shifts in military discourse (March – May 2026): Report

The ambitions of Zionism have been always limitless; however formulating the strategic and tactical goals of the Israeli wars relies basically on the data of the battlefield. The following report prepared by the Union Center for Research and Development highlights the Zionist military discourse in »»»

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RT 3h

US decision on hantavirus-hit ship passengers ‘may have risks’ – WHO chief

The US decision not to quarantine passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, the MV Hondius, could be dangerous, the chief of the World Health Organization has said. Since April 11, three people aboard the Dutch-flagged Atlantic liner have died from the rare pathogen, which is typically spr»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

After a Decade, Eni and BP Resume Strategic Drilling in Libya Amid Cautious Optimism

In a significant development for the North African oil landscape, Italian energy giant Eni and British petroleum behemoth BP have recommenced hydrocarbon exploration in Libya, marking their return after a decade-long hiatus caused by the country’s civil strife. The decision underscores a cautious o»»»

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Sputnik 4h

No Military Solution to Cuba Following US Threats - UN Secretary General

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that there is no military solution to the situation surrounding Cuba amid threats from the United States. US President Donald Trump said the US would deal with Cuba on Sunday. CNN reported later that US military reconna»»»

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Gulf News 5h

‘Peak Thalapathy craze’: Kerala couple walks 650km from Mallapuram to Chennai to meet Vijay

Dubai: A Kerala couple has gone viral after setting off on a 650-km journey on foot from Malappuram to Chennai in the hope of personally meeting newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy (Commander) Vijay, Indian media report»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt’s Investment Minister appoints Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Strategic Communication

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, has appointed Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Promotion and Strategic Communication under Decision No. 198 of 2026, tasking him with attracting foreign investment and enhancing the country’s economic competitiveness. The »»»

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Arab News 5h

Boycotting Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

VIENNA: The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel’s participation. The three countries, along with the Netherlands and Iceland, pulled out of this yea»»»

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Gulf News 5h

‘Nothing Stops Dubai’: Chitrangada Singh on UAE’s startup hustle and resilience

Dubai: “Everything just feels so normal,” says Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh as she talks about Dubai’s incredible ability to keep moving forward despite regional uncertainty. “The fact that we are sitting here and discussing a show like this today is proof of how strong and resilient this ec»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi teen recognized for her work in science

JEDDAH: At just 15, Sulaf Al-Johani is the first Saudi Arabia female to participate in and win the Most Inspiring Young Leader award at the Impact CEO Awards in Dubai earlier this year, for her leadership and scientific contributions at international gatherings. She is “proud” of several projects a»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai’s Red Carpet gets travellers through immigration in 3.4 seconds

Dubai: Dubai’s futuristic “Red Carpet” seamless travel service has reduced airport crossing times by more than 60 per cent, allowing eligible travellers to complete immigration procedures in just 3.4 seconds without presenting any documents, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affair»»»

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Arab News 5h

London Heathrow airport traffic dips due to Mideast war

LONDON: London’s Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airp»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

Guyana’s Economic Boom: Oil Production Drives 43.6% Growth in 2024

In a remarkable economic surge, Guyana achieved a stunning 43.6% growth in its GDP for 2024, propelled by a significant increase in oil production and exports. This marks the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth for the Latin American nation, catapulting it to the region’s fifth-largest cr»»»

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Arab News 5h

GCC backing and regulatory reforms driving Central Asia’s Islamic finance growth 

RIYADH: Islamic finance is gaining momentum across Central Asia as growing engagement from Gulf investors and Islamic multilateral institutions helps accelerate the development of Shariah-compliant banking and capital markets. Governments across the region are rolling out regulatory reforms to supp»»»

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Arab News 6h

London Heathrow airport traffic dips due to Mideast war

LONDON: London’s Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airp»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Alexander Poulev Meets INSAIT Leadership on First Visit as Economy, Investment and Industry Minister

Alexander Poulev’s first visit as Minister of Economy, Investment, and Industry was to the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technologies (INSAIT) at Sofia University in Sofia Tech Park on Monday. There, he discussed with the institute’s leadership topics related to digita»»»

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Naharnet 6h

World shares mixed, oil rises after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal

World shares were mixed Monday after Wall Street set more records, and oil rose more than 2% following U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's response to the latest U.S. proposal on ending the war in Iran. U.S. futures edged less than 0.1% lower. In early European trading, Britain's FT»»»

Naharnet 6h

World shares mixed, oil rises after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal

World shares were mixed Monday after Wall Street set more records, and oil rose more than 2% following U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's response to the latest U.S. proposal on ending the war in Iran. U.S. futures edged less than 0.1% lower. In early European trading, Britain's FT»»»

EU Observer 6h

Hungary turns the page as Magyar officially takes over as new PM: ‘I will serve my homeland’

Hungary’s new National Assembly formally elected Péter Magyar as prime minister on Saturday (9 May). Of his Tisza party’s 140 MPs, one abstained, and 54 MPs voted against. The crowd filling Kossuth Square broke out in cheers. “I stand before you, deeply moved,” Magyar began, in his long speech in p»»»

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MIA 7h

TAV Macedonia participated in road shows in Finland and Norway, aiming to open new direct flights to Scandinavian countries

Skopje, 8 May 2026 (MIA) - TAV Macedonia, a subsidiary of TAV Airports and a member of the ADP Group, presented the potential of both Macedonian airports and the tourism potential of the country to leading airlines, tour operators and travel journalists at road shows in Finland and Norway, aiming t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

People in Bulgaria's Tourism Sector Lack Self-Confidence, Says Chair of Varna Restaurateurs and Hoteliers Association

The Chair of the Varna Association of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers, Pavlin Kosev, took part in Bulgarian News Agency's BG Tourism – Summer 2026 forum at the Saints Constantine and Helena resort on Monday. “People in the tourism sector lack self-confidence,” he said. “Our country has everything - min»»»

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Business-review 7h

DS Smith invests over €14 million in packaging plants in Romania

The most substantial investment, amounting to €10.5 million, will be made at the Timișoara plant by the first quarter of 2027. The project includes automation, a complete transformation of the production flow, and the expansion of the finished goods warehouse to meet next-generation logistics requi»»»

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Arab News 7h

Four years on, no arrests: Shireen Abu Akleh killing remains unpunished

DUBAI: Four years after Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead while reporting in the occupied West Bank, no one has been arrested, charged, or held accountable for her killing. Abu Akleh was on duty covering an Israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp when an Israeli sniper »»»

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Naharnet 7h

Issa meets Aoun, Berri ahead of third round of Israeli-Lebanese talks

President Joseph Aoun met Monday with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa as Lebanon and Israel prepare to hold a third round of talks on Thursday and Friday in Washington. Aoun urged Issa to pressure Israel to implement a ceasefire reached on April 17, halt attacks, and stop the demolition and »»»

Sputnik 7h

Ukrainian Forces Violate Ceasefire 23,802 Times

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces violated the ceasefire with Russia 23,802 times, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. The Russian army in the special military operation zone continues to strictly observe the ceasefire, the ministry said. Despite the declared truce, Ukrainian a»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Djedovic Handanovic: Time running out, but we will do everything to protect citizens

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday talks with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS were complex but that the goal was to reach compromise and that Serbia's demands remained the same. "Ou»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Philippines congress in turmoil: House advances impeachment vs VP Sara Duterte 255-26-9 as Senate faces leadership coup

Manila: The Philippine House of Representatives erupted in drama on Monday over House Resolution No. 989 — the controversial impeachment initiative tied to Vice President Sara Duterte. After hours of heated plenary debate, lawmakers voted 255-26-9 (yes, no, abstain) in favour of advancing the measu»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Saudi Aramco Beats Forecasts with Adjusted First-Quarter Income of $33.6 Billion

Saudi Aramco reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit for 2026, beating analyst expectations as higher oil prices and increased crude sales offset geopolitical disruptions linked to shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz. Aramco’s adjusted net income rose nearly 26% to $33.6 billion (SAR»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Trump Dismisses Iran’s Reply to Peace Plan, Oil Jumps as Hormuz Closure Persists

President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a US peace proposal sent oil prices surging on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed. Days after the US floated an offer in the hopes of re-opening negotiatio»»»

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Gulf News 8h

New Al Shefa Clinic launches advanced “Non-Traceable Beauty” concept in Dubai

The UAE healthcare system has reached a significant milestone through New Al Shefa Clinic which has launched a new specialised medical treatment center to operate as Dubai's top day surgery facility. The clinic has established four specialised treatment areas which include precision-based ophthalmo»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Back to the brink? What happens next after Trump rejects Iran proposal

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest response to a US ceasefire proposal has pushed the fragile Gulf truce back to the brink, raising fresh fears of renewed military escalation, shipping disruption and another spike in global oil prices. Trump called Tehran’s response “totally»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Israel Says Soldier Killed Near Border with Lebanon

Israel's military said Monday that one of its soldiers had died in fighting near the border with Lebanon, bringing its losses to 18 personnel since the war with Hezbollah began in early March. Sergeant Major Alexander Glovanyov, 47, "fell during combat near the Israel-Lebanon border", the military »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Dubai Airports named top global employer once again despite war disruption

Dubai: Dubai Airports has been named a winner of the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, becoming the only airport operator included on this year’s global list. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The recognition comes after a difficult period for Dubai’s aviation sec»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Media Review: May 11

The expectations from the Rumen Radev government of Progressive Bulgaria now that the ministers have taken office dominate Monday's news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa has an interview with Vladislav Goranov of GERB-UDF, who says his parliamentary group will be supportive of decisions shrinking the budge»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

One-month countdown World Cup preparations gather pace

Mexico City: With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections. The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first Wo»»»

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