Arab News 15m

Israel expands ground operation beyond ‘Yellow Line’ in southern Lebanon

BEIRUT: The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond a demarcation line that Israel set up several kilometers inside Lebanese territory after an April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah, two sources said on Tuesday. The sources gave no further details ‌on the extent ‌»»»

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Arab News 15m

USMNT announces 26-man squad for home World Cup

WASHINGTON: After years of buildup and months ‌of conjecture, the 26-man United States roster for this summer’s home World Cup was unveiled Tuesday on Fox at an event in New York. As expected, the roster put together by announced by manager Mauricio Pochettino is anchored by a number of longtime Am»»»

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Gulf News 16m

UAE or India? Where gold offers better value for expats or travellers this Eid

Dubai: Gold buyers travelling between the UAE and India are increasingly finding that Dubai remains the cheaper market for jewellery and bullion purchases, as rising import duties and rupee depreciation continue pushing prices higher in India. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News»»»

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Arab News 27m

Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano out of shadow of big-city neighbors in Conference League final

LEIPZIG, Germany: There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday: A spot in the competition Palace originally should have been playing in anyway. A season which began with Palace in court appealing in vain against demotion from»»»

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Arab News 35m

How Saudi Arabia plans to turn AI into an economic growth engine

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is uniquely positioned to become a technology powerhouse in the Middle East, with the Kingdom already having a comprehensive and structured ecosystem to drive growth in advanced sectors such as artificial intelligence, experts told Arab News. The comments come against the backd»»»

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Arab News 59m

Saudi firms seek English skills amid AI boom, but Arabic still leads

RIYADH: Arabic remains a fundamental language skill in the Middle East business community, even as demand for English proficiency grows, an industry expert said. The comments from Anil Singh, chief business officer for Saudi Arabia at TASC Outsourcing, came after a new study found that nine in 10 h»»»

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France24 59m

Iran looking to 'buy time to rebuild its military' amid talks to end war

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats. Despite the strikes, the US is adamant that a deal was within reach, and a top Iranian official delegation in Qatar says»»»

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France24 59m

'How to shoot down an F-18': Videos show Iran militia members training to use anti-aircraft missiles

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass tra»»»

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Arab News 1h

Sabalenka’s necklaces sparkle as world No. 1 triumphs

PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sun when she won her first-round match at the heat-soakedFrench Open on Tuesday. Top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier, despite wearing two thick necklaces in a 6-4, 6-2 win against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. “Diamond»»»

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Arab News 1h

McTominay’s wonder goal lands on banknote as Scotland mark World Cup return

MANCHESTER: Scotland’s ‌long-awaited World Cup return is being marked in unique fashion, with an image of Scott McTominay’s goal for the ages appearing on a limited-edition £20 banknote. The Bank of Scotland has unveiled the note featuring McTominay’s jaw-dropping overhead kick in a 4-2 victory ove»»»

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France24 1h

Senegal's ex-PM elected National Assembly speaker despite sacking from president

Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on May 26 in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated in the sacking. The high-profile political divorce risks pitting president Faye against Sonko's supporters in parliamen»»»

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France24 1h

France in focus - Teens and screens: The smartphone trap

Smartphones, video games, online homework: screens are everywhere in teenagers' lives. Faced with the risks of addiction and the effects on mental and physical health, some French parents and teachers are push»»»

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France24 1h

Louvre’s $100 million jewel heist to be adapted for the big screen

The audacious $100 million Louvre jewel robbery that stunned France last year is heading to the big screen, with director Romain Gavras adapting a new book on the case. Despite arrests and months of investigation, the stolen gems remain missing, fuelling intrigue around one of the most spectacular »»»

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RT 1h

Here’s why many Western leaders’ approval ratings are tanking

Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»

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UPI 1h

Flávio Bolsonaro seeks campaign boost with Trump meeting - UPI.com

Brazilian senator and presidential hopeful Flávio Bolsonaro traveled to Washington seeking a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as his campaign faces mounting pressure following the release of audio recordings linking him to a finance scandal. Photo by André Borges/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Brazili»»»

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Business-review 1h

The mall as a stage: how retail spaces are becoming the new cultural venues

On any given afternoon this week, visitors to Promenada Mall in Craiova might find themselves standing before a 17th-century oil painting of a shipwreck, one that begins to move as they approach it, its colours shifting, its sea churning in response to their presence. A few steps further, the music»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Millions of Sudanese Mark Eid amid Displacement, Poverty and Hunger

The Sudanese mark Eid al-Adha this year as the war enters its fourth year, amid a harsh humanitarian and economic reality that has changed the face of the holiday and stripped it of many of the social meanings that had remained deeply rooted for decades. In a country where holidays have long been a»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Netanyahu Seeks Alternatives to Control over Palestinian Antiquities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a comprehensive review of a controversial Antiquities Authority bill for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and instructed Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs to look for “alternatives” to the draft law, which is now being debated by the Knesset Education »»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

The Suez Canal axes, Neom and the Silk Road initiative an alliance between Egypt, Saudi and China for a century’s project in formation

We followed with great interest the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Egypt, a visit that extended for three active days. President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi accompanied Prince Salman in inspecting several Egyptian national projects, we will analyze here the nature of the Egyptian/»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Breaking: Budapest Mayor receives Ukraine award from Zelensky in Kyiv, later evacuated to shelter

Gergely Karácsony received the prestigious “Saviour City” award on behalf of Budapest directly from Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, in recognition of the Hungarian capital’s support for Ukraine since the outbreak of the war. The award, established by the Ukrainian state in 202»»»

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Arab News 2h

Cash-strapped Syrians living in tent settlements struggle to return home after Assad’s fall

ATMEH, Syria: Sobhieh Al-Saleh thought she would finally leave her tent and return home the moment a rebel offensive in late 2024 ousted then President Bashar Assad, and brought an end to more than a decade of conflict. But she still lives in the Al-Karama camp, a tent settlement in the northwest t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

All eyes on Trump’s rare Camp David cabinet meeting amid Iran uncertainty

Dubai: US President Donald Trump will gather his full cabinet at Camp David on Wednesday as the White House faces mounting pressure to secure a breakthrough in fragile Iran negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after fresh US strikes sharply raised tensions. The rare offsite meeting at the h»»»

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UPI 3h

Opposition group seeks end to Communist Party monopoly in Cuba - UPI.com

May 26 (UPI) -- The opposition platform Consejo para la Transición Democrática en Cuba, known as CTDC, launched a campaign seeking a constitutional reform to end the "civil and political" monopoly of the Communist Party of Cuba. The organization announced Monday that it aims to amend Article 5 of C»»»

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UPI 3h

Court temporarily blocks Alabama's 'race-based' congressional map - UPI.com

May 26 (UPI) -- A federal court on Tuesday temporarily blocked Alabama from using a newly redrawn congressional map that would feature one majority-Black district. The panel of three judges said the map, which was adopted by lawmakers in 2023, was racially discriminatory since one of the state's se»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Strikes Hit South Lebanon City as Israel Expands Ground Operations

Several strikes hit the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Tuesday after an Israeli evacuation warning, an AFP correspondent said, as an Israeli military official confirmed ground operations had expanded deeper into the country. The latest strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan»»»

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RT 3h

Thai police dress as female dancers to catch suspected drug dealer

A team of Thai police officers have gone viral after disguising themselves as a female dance troupe to arrest a suspected drug dealer during a street festival. The operation took place last week in the Tha Luang district in the central Lop Buri Province, where officers dressed in sparkly outfits to»»»

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RT 3h

Canada demands Israel flotilla probe over alleged abuse of activists

The Canadian government has called for an independent investigation into Israel’s “appalling” treatment of activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that “the protection of all civilians and respect for human dignity must be upheld everywhere, at all times,” a»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan aim to increase mutual trade turnover to $500 million - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan plan to increase mutual trade turnover to $500 million. It was announced at a meeting of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erlist Akunbekov, with his Tajik counterpart, Sulaimon Ziezoda, in Dushanbe. The press service of the Cabinet of Min»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Palestinians Say Israeli Forces Kill Man in Jenin Refugee Camp

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man inside the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Tuesday. "A citizen... was killed by Israeli fire in the Jenin camp, and ambulance crews transported his body to Jenin Government Hospital," the Ramallah-based mi»»»

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Arab News 4h

Iraq expects five million ton wheat harvest, eyes self-sufficiency

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s wheat output for the 2025–2026 season is expected to reach up to 5 million metric tons, keeping the country on track for self-sufficiency, the deputy agriculture minister said. Mahdi Sahar Al-Jubouri said production was forecast at 5 million tons after around 8 million dunams of far»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Louvre Heist to Be Turned into Film

Last year's brazen robbery of the Louvre -- when thieves made off with jewellery worth some $100 million -- is set to become a movie, a publisher said on Tuesday. French director Romain Gavras -- whose work includes 2025 Hollywood film "Sacrifice" starring Anya Taylor-Joy and music videos including»»»

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TAP 4h

Stock market gains 1.38% on Tuesday

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - The stock market maintained its upward momentum, posting a 1.38% gain to close at 17,542.24 points at the end of Tuesday’s trading session.Trading volumes remained relatively strong, nearing TND 11 million despite the lack of...»»»

Arab News 4h

Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82

BEIJING: Unmarked tunnels, missing trackers and fake doors have been uncovered during an initial probe into the deadliest mining tragedy in China in over 15 years, with the government vowing to leave no stone unturned, state media reported on Tuesday. At least 82 people were killed by a gas explosi»»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

Egypt’s Energy Evolution: Strategic Moves and Investments to Power the Future

As Egypt navigates the complex landscape of global energy dynamics, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with key ministers underscores the nation’s commitment to transforming its energy sector. This strategic shift not only aims to stabilize and enhance the domestic energy supply but also posi»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Most Hungarians believe Orbán and Fidesz cannot make a comeback after historic defeat

A new survey by the Publicus Institute suggests that a large majority of Hungarians believe former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have little chance of returning to power following their crushing election defeat in April. Two-thirds see no path back for Fidesz According to the rep»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Italy Aims to Accelerate Return to Nuclear Energy - Prime Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Italy intends to accelerate its return to nuclear energy through safe modular mini-reactors, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday. "We want to move forward quickly on the path to bringing nuclear energy back to Italy, focusing on the most innovative technologies using sa»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israeli Media Says Military Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon

Israeli media on Tuesday reported that troops had begun ground operations beyond the so-called "Yellow Line" in south Lebanon, which runs around 10 kilometres (six miles) deep inside Lebanese territory. Israeli troops have until now been operating inside the self-declared "Yellow Line", where they »»»

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Naharnet 5h

Israel army issues evacuation order for Nabatiyeh, Mashaghara and Sohmor

The Israeli military warned residents of the southern city of Nabatiyeh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, despite a ceasefire. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River. Anyone who is near Hezbollah members, facilities»»»

Arab News 5h

Son of Libya’s Haftar vows to make up for ‘lost years’ under Qaddafi

BENGHAZI: Belgacem Haftar, son of eastern Libya’s military chief Khalifa Haftar, touted in an interview with AFP what he called a push to make up for more than 40 “lost years” under slain ruler Muammar Qaddafi. After Qaddafi was killed during the 2011 revolution, Libya descended into civil war, spl»»»

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Arab News 5h

Thailand mandates 21-day Ebola quarantine for DRC, Uganda arrivals

BANGKOK: Thailand imposed on Tuesday a 21-day quarantine order for people traveling from or having transited through the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda, where a deadly Ebola crisis is surging. The eastern DRC is ground zero for an Ebola outbreak which has sparked an international health ale»»»

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RT 5h

US jets struck Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday

US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as explosions were heard near the port of Bandar Abbas. The attack occurred on Monday as US and Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar in hopes of advancing stalled talks. According to SNN, the attack on the Iranian vesse»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Ethiopia intensifies coordinated Ebola preparedness, inspection measures

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has announced that coordinated preparedness and inspection measures are being implemented to prevent a potential Ebola outbreak in the country. Noting that the Ebola virus disease is a highly contagious and fatal disease that is easily transmitted from »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Pilgrims urged to avoid disputes and follow Hajj movement regulations

Mecca: More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the plains of Arafat on Tuesday as Sheikh Dr Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Hudhaifi, Imam and Khateeb of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the annual Arafat sermon, calling for unity among Muslims, devotion to God, respect for the sanctity of Hajj and»»»

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MIA 6h

Stockholm business forum reaffirms strong potential for enhancement of Macedonian-Swedish economic cooperation

Skopje, 21 May 2026 (MIA) - A business forum organized by the Swedish-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce and Macedonia2025, supported by the countries' governments, took place in Stockholm on Thursday, dedicated to enhancement of economic cooperation, trade exchange and investment opportunities. Deputy»»»

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Arab News 6h

Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says

ANKARA: Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkiye said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small proportion of its budget, despite the proposal not gaining traction from allies. Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov told Reuters on Tuesday»»»

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BNE 6h

Africa CDC approves $319mn Ebola response for DRC, Uganda outbreak

African health authorities have approved a $319mn six-month response plan to contain Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, after suspected cases in the DRC passed 900 and infections were confirmed across the border in Uganda. The plan, developed by the Africa Centres f»»»

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France24 6h

Business - Decommissioning of France's Fessenheim nuclear plant finally set to start

France's utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a €1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years. Built in 1971, the plant's two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43 years in »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran Accuses US of Breaking Truce after New Strikes

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to end the war. The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by almost three percent after US Central Comman»»»

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Business-review 6h

FMO Media’s Brian Goff on Using AI Without Losing Creative Quality in Video Marketing

As AI tools become standard in video production workflows, marketing teams face a critical choice: adopt strategically or sacrifice creative quality for speed. Brian Goff, Director of Sales at FMO Media, has observed this tension across dozens of projects and understands the stakes. Teams that depl»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iran accuses US of breaking truce after new strikes

TEHRAN: Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to end the war.The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by almost three percent after US Central»»»

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