Middle East Observer 1m

Malaysia and Egypt elevate bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Climate Change Threatens Global Plant Species as Habitats Shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive. Researchers modelled f»»»

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The Peninsula 3m

Prime Minister holds phone call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

Prime minister, UAE deputy PM discuss coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed re»»»

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Gulf News 10m

UAE says Hormuz tensions are fuelling unprecedented market volatility

Abu Dhabi: The UAE warned at the United Nations General Assembly’s Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets that escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions to maritime trade routes were placing unprecedented pressure on global commodity markets, driving up transportation and insurance costs »»»

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Sana 12m

Trump signals Iran decision within days as Pakistan steps up efforts in Tehran

Washington, May 23 (SANA) Diplomatic and military channels across the Middle East and beyond appeared to intensify on Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting he could decide within days whether to resume military action against Iran, while Pakistan’s army chief concluded back-to-back »»»

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Sputnik 18m

Ukrainian Strike on Lugansk People’s Republic Mirrors Nazi WWII Crimes - Russian Presidential Aide

Only Nazis deliberately targeted schools, camps and children. No other analogy is correct, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky said. He also expressed shock at the response of the Latvian and Danish UN delegates, who “feel no shame” over the tragedy.On Friday, Lugansk People's Republic head»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Four held after clashes at Spain airport as Gaza activists return

Madrid: Police detained four people at Bilbao airport in northern Spain on Saturday following clashes that broke out after activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla returned home, officials said. The incident occurred as supporters gathered in the arrivals hall to welcome six campaigners as they arrived»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Saudi Health Ministry honors Qatari Hajj mission's medical unit for equipment efficiency

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health honored the medical unit of Qatar's Hajj mission, awarding it a certificate of appreciation in recognition of its medical preparedness and integrated efforts in establishing an advanced health care system to serve Qatari pilgrims during the 14»»»

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BBC 40m

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia 18 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBrandon DrenonWashington EPAKilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and brought back to the US last year A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Gar»»»

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France24 49m

Uganda health authorities confirms new Ebola cases, linked to DR Congo

Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest level for neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s FM Araghchi to Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Full Support for Resistance, Lebanon Ceasefire Non-Negotiable in Any Deal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s FM Araghchi to Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Full Support for Resistance, Lebanon Ceasefire Non-Negotiable in Any Deal 23-05-2026 18:41»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Winners honored at 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club honored winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly »»»

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Arab News 1h

Lionel Scaloni remains calm and cool as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title

BUENOS AIRES: The image is still remarkable. Lionel Scaloni standing impassively on the sidelines after Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive penalty in the final of the 2022 World Cup, giving Argentina their third star with a victory over France. The coach didn’t celebrate at first, remaining still,»»»

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UPI 1h

90 killed in Chinese coal mine gas explosion - UPI.com

Chinese coal miners walk to the tunnels in Datong, Shanxi Province, China, in 2018. A coal mine in the same area had an explosion Saturday that has killed at least 90 people. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- More than 90 people have died in a gas explosion in a coal mine »»»

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Gulf News 1h

CBSE third language rule: Board issues R3 phased rollout update, structural changes detailed

In alignment with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education (Central Board of Secondary Education) has issued an update announcing the introduction of a third language (R3) at the secondary level starting from Class IX in the 2026–27 academic session. The new three-language »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre in the town of Sir Al-Gharbiyeh after deliberately targeting a crowded residential home as civil defense teams are working to rescue survivors amid reports of martyrs and wounded, including women and children - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre in the town of Sir Al-Gharbiyeh after deliberately targeting a cro»»»

TAP 1h

Agriculture: 638 private investments approved at TND 111 million end-March 2026

Tunis, May 23 (TAP) - Over 638 private agricultural investments worth TND 111 million, were approved during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA).According to a recently published note, these...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk

Addis Ababa: Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of th»»»

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Arab News 1h

EU automated border system suspended at Dover amid bank holiday chaos

LONDON: French authorities suspended the European Union’s new digital border check system at Britain’s Port of Dover on Saturday, as traffic piled up at the UK ferry terminal at the start of the long weekend. Travelers were facing wait times of over two hours at the terminal in southern England to »»»

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Arab News 1h

The remains of 4 Italian divers killed in a Maldives cave dive have been repatriated

COLOMBO: The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave earlier this month while diving in the Maldives were repatriated early Saturday, a Maldivian government spokesperson said. Five Italian divers went missing on May 14 while exploring the cave about 50 meters (160 fee»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt launches its first nuclear power plant

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Cairo on Monday to sign the agreement to officially launch Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, in Dabaa on the north coast. After the signing ceremony, El-Sisi and Putin announced the results of their talks on bi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Non-Proliferation Treaty Remains Cornerstone of Nuclear Security - Moscow

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains a cornerstone for international nuclear security, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "[The NPT] has been and remains the cornerstone of international security and the non-proliferation regime," the m»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

State of Emergency Declared in Parts of Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Lovech Regions After Severe Flooding

A state of emergency has been declared in several municipalities across the Veliko Tarnovo Region, Gabrovo Region and Lovech Region following intense overnight rainfall and the subsequent overflowing of rivers and reservoirs. No fatalities have been reported so far, but homes and yards have been fl»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s Baqaei: US Has No Role in Strait of Hormuz, Priority Is Ending the Imposed War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Baqaei: US Has No Role in Strait of Hormuz, Priority Is Ending the Imposed War 23-05-2026 18:26 PM Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran’s Foreign Mi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Awqaf reviews readiness of Qatar's pilgrims camps in Holy sites of Mina, Arafat

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, conducted an inspection tour of the Qatari pilgrims' camps in Mina and Arafat to review preparations and ensure the readiness of facilities and services ahe»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

New explosive drone crash in Latvia

Warsaw: A new drone incident in Latvia -- in which the errant flying device exploded when it crashed into a lake Saturday -- added to anxiety and political ructions in the Baltic country that borders Russia. The drone came down in Lake Dridza, 15 kilometres (eight miles) from Latvia's border with B»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hezbollah says message from Iran shows it ‘will not give up’ on group

BEIRUT: Hezbollah said Saturday that a message from Tehran showed that Iran would not abandon the Lebanese militant group and that the Islamic republic’s latest proposal to end the US-Iran war included a ceasefire in Lebanon. Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement that its chief Naim Qassem had »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi forces activate full-scale Hajj readiness across holy sites

Dubai: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the completion of its preparations for the 1447H Hajj season through a comprehensive operational plan deploying military, civilian and medical personnel across Mecca, Medina and the holy sites to support security authorities and government agencies in »»»

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Arab News 1h

Decades on, older pilgrims marvel at Hajj’s transformation

RIYADH: Older pilgrims who performed Hajj decades ago say the pilgrimage has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years, evolving from a physically demanding journey into a highly organized experience. The pilgrimage experience today is supported by modern transportation networks, cooling t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Red Cross trio in DRC thought dead from Ebola caught in March

GENEVA: The Red Cross announced on Saturday that three volunteers had died in the Democratic Republic of Congo after apparently contracting Ebola while on duty there in March. The central African country has been gripped by an outbreak of the deadly viral disease which the World Health Organization»»»

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Arab News 1h

Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 93 others

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia on Saturday killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, mostly women. The garment sector is Cambodia’s main export earner, with low labor costs being its competitive advantage. Salaries, including overtime, gener»»»

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Sana 1h

Qatar emir, Trump discuss regional tensions and maritime security

Doha, May 23 (SANA) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed regional developments and international efforts to maintain peace and security during a phone call on Saturday. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the two leaders reviewed the latest develop»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted two Iron Dome platforms in the Ramim (Hounin) Israeli barracks with two “Ababil attack quadcopters,” achieving confirmed hits: 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 two Iron Dome platforms in the Ramim (Hounin) Israeli barracks with two “Ababil attack quadcopters,” achieving »»»

RT 1h

Alberta to vote on path toward independence from Canada

Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta will hold a vote in October on whether to remain in the country or take steps toward a binding referendum on independence, Premier Danielle Smith has announced. The vote is expected to be held on October 19 and will ask Albertans whether they want the province »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

F1 legend Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports

Geneva: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland's biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian expat woman threw daughter off Sharjah building before jumping to death, say witnesses

Sharjah: New details have emerged in the deaths of an Indian expat woman and her daughter who were reportedly found dead at a residential building in Sharjah. According to eyewitnesses and building staff, the 35-year-old mother threw her five-year-old child off the high-rise in Al Nahda area before»»»

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France24 2h

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.»»»

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France24 2h

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries 'at risk'

Health authorities in Uganda on Saturday confirmed three new cases of Ebola linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, adding that all three people were still alive. The Africa CDC warned that 10 nations across the region were at risk of being affected by the deadly virus. Three new E»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Former Syrian Regime Officer Arrested

Syria's Interior Ministry announced on Saturday the arrest of a former officer in Bashar al-Assad's regime holding the rank of major general and accused of committing crimes and violations. In a statement, the ministry said that "based on precise monitoring and surveillance operations, Internal Sec»»»

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RT 2h

Blockade, blackmail, invade: Is the US preparing a military attack on Cuba?

American imperialism may be absolutely lawless and perfectly immoral but it does have its favorite and predictable routines. One of them is what can be called the Washington Three-Step of ‘blockade, blackmail, invade’. The Three-Step is by no means foolproof. Witness, for instance, the recent de fa»»»

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France24 2h

Experts urge authorities to limit number of climbers on Mount Everest

Experts urge authorities to limit number of climbers on Mount Everest due to a overcrowing issue.»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Repeatedly Strikes Israeli Iron Dome Systems in Coordinated Attacks

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon carried out on Saturday a series of operations in response to the Israeli enemy’s ceasefire violations and strikes on civilians in southern Lebanese towns, affirming the actions were undertaken in defense of Lebanon and its people. The group’s military medi»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah fighters directly hit an IOF engineering vehicle in the city of Bint Jbeil with an Ababil attack quadcopter: 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 directly hit an IOF engineering vehicle in the city of Bint Jbeil with an Ababil attack quadcopter: Military Media State»»»

Al Manar 2h

Iranian FM spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei: Talks are progressing slowly, as mediators face difficulties due to shifting US positions. Pakistan is our official mediator, while Qatar and others are also assisting - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei: Talks are progressing slowly, as mediators face difficulties due to shifting US positions. Pakistan»»»

The Peninsula 2h

GCC Secretary-General: GCC states seek to enhance global security and stability

Prague, May 23 (QNA) - GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi affirmed that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries remain committed to promoting global security and stability in partnership with regional and international partners amid rapid geopolitical shifts and mounting security»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi Arabia focuses on practical sustainability measures for Hajj

RIYADH: As Hajj season brings millions of people into the holy sites, its environmental impact is most visible in the volume of waste generated over a short period. According to official data from the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), during last year’s Hajj season household waste totale»»»

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Arab News 2h

Last Australians leave Syria camp holding suspected militant relatives, official says

QAMISHLI, Syria: The last Australian women and children held in a northeast Syria camp housing relatives of suspected foreign militants left the site this week seeking to return home, a camp official told AFP on Saturday. “Twenty-one Australians left Roj camp” on Thursday — seven women and 14 child»»»

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Gulf News 2h

CBSE evaluation cancellation claim: Board clarifies no change in answer sheet re-evaluation process

The Central Board of Secondary Education (Central Board of Secondary Education) has dismissed a fake circular circulating on social media that falsely claimed the cancellation of its ongoing re-evaluation and photocopy request process for the 2026 board examinations. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

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