Gulf News 8m

Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure, 40,000 people evacuated

Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove are»»»

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UPI 19m

Explosion fears tempered as possible crack seen in failing Calif. tank - UPI.com

Andrea Luna, Jules Olivas, Joshua Olivas and Jessica Castro of Anaheim, Calif., shelter in their cars at the John F. Kennedy High School evacuation center on Saturday after leaving their home due to a chemical leak from a storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Calif. A failing »»»

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Gulf News 20m

Ebola is 'everyone's problem' — 10 more countries at risk as death toll tops 200

Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases. A health ministry statement said 204 deaths had been recorded in three provin»»»

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Gulf News 20m

Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Gates Foundation commits $15 million in emergency funding to support Ebola response in Congo and Uganda

SEATTLE: The Gates Foundation is committing an initial $15 million in emergency funding to support the response for Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda through trusted institutions already working on the ground. The funding is designed to p»»»

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Middle East Observer 37m

Iraq Eyes Major Boost in Oil Output with Halliburton Partnership

Iraq is on the brink of striking a transformative deal with the U.S.-based oil services giant, Halliburton. The collaboration aims to quintuple the output of the Nahr Bin Omar oilfield, a crucial asset in Iraq’s oil landscape.** The anticipated agreement, expected to be finalized shortly, would see»»»

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Gulf News 44m

GCC at 45: Non-oil sector hits 78% — bloc continues to consolidate position in global economy, development

MUSCAT: Non-oil sectors now account for 78% of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economy as member-nations strengthen their collective position as a rising global hub for trade, investment and development. This was highlighted in a GCC report as the bloc marks the 45th anniversary of its founding »»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Roma, Como reach Champions League, Milan, Juve miss out

Milan, Italy: AS Roma qualified for the Champions League after a 7 year absence, joined by the lakeside team Como who qualified for the first time in their history on Sunday, as giants AC Milan and Juve missed out on an eventful final day marred by fan violence. Como's 4-1 win at Cremonese, who dro»»»

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Middle East Observer 54m

Receiving first batch of Rafale fighter jets from France

France has delivered three Rafale fighter jets to Egypt, the first batch of a deal in which Egypt bought 24 jets from a French aircraft manufacturer, a military official said on Monday. Egyptian pilots were in France for two months to train on how to use the new jets. This goes back to February 16,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QC, Vietnamese envoy explore ways to enhance trade ties

Tribune News Network Doha First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari received Nguyen Huy Hiep, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Qatar. on Sunday at the chamber’s headquarters in Lusail. The meeting discussed economic and trade relations between the t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Annabi players exude confidence, say they all focused on World Cup 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar national football team players expressed confidence and determination ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing the squad’s readiness and ambition to deliver a stronger performance than in their previous appearance at the global tournament at Qatar 2022. Al Annabi »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MCIT promotes culture of digital safety with DIBF 2026 participation

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) concluded its participation in the Doha International Book Fair 2026 through an interactive presence by the Safe Space initiative, which engaged children and families and highlighted the importance of strengt»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

KulinaryaQatar to stage grand Philippine Independence Day celebration in Doha

Darlene Regis Doha KulinaryaQatar is set to bring Filipino heritage, culture and community spirit to the forefront through a full-day celebration marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day under the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom. Future. History.). The celebration will take »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

World Cup makes football a means to unite people, promote understanding: Sheikha Alya

QNA New York FIFA World Cup embodies the values that make football a global means of uniting people and promoting human understanding, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani has said. Sheikha Alya said that Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup 2022, as the f»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

AMIR, RWANDAN PRESIDENT DISCUSS BILATERAL RELATIONS

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame discussed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them, during a meeting held at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. HH the Amir and the Rwandan president also discussed the latest re»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Diplomats XI clinch first Toastmasters Vs Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026 Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The inaugural Toastmasters vs. Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026 concluded with a thrilling contest as Diplomats XI secured a narrow two-wicket victory over Toastmasters XI at the Kreeq Sports Grounds in Wakra, Qatar, on Thursday. The high-scoring 20-over friendly match brought t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Awqaf minister discusses operational plans withhajj campaign operators

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim met with operators of Qatari Hajj campaigns to check on the level of preparedness on Sunday. The meeting sought to discuss the operational plans and on-sit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoPH event discusses ways to support coeliac disease patients

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a workshop on the role of regulatory authorities in supporting coeliac disease patients, at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, in conjunction with World Coeliac Awar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Misnad, head of Washington Maronite Patriarchal Mission review cooperation

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi in Doha on Sunday. The meeting discussed existing cooperation and pr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

‘Follow guidelines for a safe, disease-free Hajj’

Tribune News Network Doha Dr. Fahad Mohammed Shaikhan, senior community medicine consultant in the Preventive Health Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), emphasised the importance of pilgrims adhering to health instructions and preventive measures during the Hajj. He pointed ou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CROWN PRINCE MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR

Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah met with Ambassador of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam Abdullah Hamad Ali Al Adham Al Marri. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries. (QNA)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

US universities add Doha Historical Dictionary to their digital libraries

QNA Doha Three US universities - the University of Michigan, the University of Washington, and Georgetown University in Qatar - have added the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to their digital libraries, reflecting the growing interest in the dictionary in Western academic circles.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QU, Qatar Shell celebrate achievements of 3rd cohort of ‘Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar’

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), in partnership with Qatar Shell, celebrated the achievements of the third cohort of the “Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar” programme in a ceremony that reflects inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and the rediscovery of potential. The programme welcomed»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QU unveils Summer Research Internship Programme 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) launched the 8th cycle of its Summer Research Internship Programme (SRIP 2026), for undergraduate and graduate students reaffirming its commitment to strengthening a vibrant ecosystem of research, innovation, and scientific discovery among the nation’»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Shell’s 2025-26 NXplorers concludes with participation of over 400 students

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Shell has announced the successful conclusion of the NXplorers 2025-26 season, implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and High Education (MoEHE). The final was held at the MoEHE headquarters where students showcased their technical and critical t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation honours winners of ‘Destination Imagination’ programme

Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the ‘Destination Imagination’ programme for the 2025-2026 academic season. The programme was implemented in public and private schools across Qatar in partnership with the Minis»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Vodafone employees pick up PR media skills at AJMI course

Tribune News Network Doha Employees of Vodafone Qatar recently concluded a specialised training course titled ‘Media Skills for Public Relations’, delivered by Al Jazeera Media Institute as part of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two entities. The five-day programm»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MINISTER OF MUNICIPALITY MEETS AMBASSADOR OF GHANA

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of Ghana to Qatar HE Mohammed Nurudeen Ismaila on Sunday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them further, along with topics of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli media: Kiryat Shmona residents demand the immediate resignation of the Chief of Staff, calling him “a failed Chief of Staff” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Kiryat Shmona residents demand the immediate resignation of the Chief of Staff, calling him “a failed Chief of Staff” 24-05-»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir joins Trump, regional leaders in talks on de-escalation efforts

QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in a joint telephone call with the US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss evolving regional and international developments amid growing security and political challenges. The»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Relationship with Iran ‘more professional, productive’ — Trump

Also In This Package Iran deal closer — and further away — than it seems Trump: US blockade of Iran stays until deal signed Iran’s new proposal: Same old ‘garbage’? Iran’s new proposal: Same old ‘garbage’? US President Donald J. Trump late on Sunday defended ongoing negotiations with Iran, sharply »»»

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RT 1h

Spanish police clash with Gaza flotilla supporters (VIDEO)

Four people were arrested at Spain’s Bilbao Airport after police clashed with supporters of the Global Sumud Flotilla returning from detention in Israel on Saturday. The mission was the latest in a series of Gaza-bound maritime initiatives organized by pro-Palestinian aid workers seeking to challen»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hacked Tunisian telecom app sends message criticizing authorities

TUNIS: After a weekend cyberattack, customers of Tunisie Telecom were sent a push notification through the operator’s app denouncing the political and economic situation in the North African country. The message, shared on social media and by the press, was titled “A Cry for Tunisia: Freedom Is Not»»»

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UPI 1h

Pakistan bombing kills 14, derails train - UPI.com

People walk along the railway tracks next to wrecked carriages at the scene of a deadly train blast in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday. Photo by Fayyaz Ahmed/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- A suicide bombing near train tracks in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 14 people Sunday, local officials said. Official»»»

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Sana 1h

China’s foreign investment keeps growing, led by high tech sector

Beijing, May 24 (SANA) The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has reported that the number of foreign invested companies in China has risen for the third year in a row, exceeding 530,000, while cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) has surpassed 3.6 trillion dollars, reflecting continued investor co»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Leadership Center celebrates graduation of "Qiyadat 2026" cohort

Doha: Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) celebrated the graduation of its thirteenth cohort, "Qiyadat 2026", which included 122 graduates from the National Leadership Program and 44 graduates from the Executive Master's in Leadership Program. Attending the ceremony were HE Chairperson of the Board of Di»»»

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Arab News 1h

Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

ANKARA: Police stormed the offices of Turkiye’s main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days. It was a violent end to a standoff between members of the Republican Peoples’ Party, or CHP, and a l»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

PM, Saudi FM discuss mediation efforts to ease US-Iran tensions

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperati»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Russia deploys Oreshnik missile in attack on Kiev region

MOSCOW/KIEV: Russia has used its new intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile to target Ukraine for a third time as it launched major attacks on the Kiev region overnight, Moscow confirmed on Sunday. The Russian Defence Ministry said the missile was deployed in response to Ukrainian attacks on»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister holds phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperat»»»

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Arab News 2h

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round

PARIS: Marta Kostyuk’s first-round win at the French Open became one of her toughest matches after she found out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents’ home in Ukraine. Kostyuk fought back tears after beating Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-2, 6-3 on Court Simonne-Mathieu on the opening day of the»»»

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Arab News 2h

Guardiola and Salah say Premier League farewells

LONDON: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola walked out at the Etihad for the final time as manager after a decade of almost unbroken success, with newly crowned Europa League winners Aston Villa the visitors on Sunday. The Catalan on Friday confirmed reports that he was leaving the club after 10 yea»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:55 on Sunday 24-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayyada town, for the third time, with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 25 - 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 at 18:55 on Sunday 24-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army»»»

Arab News 2h

Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war

MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February»»»

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Arab News 2h

The step-by-step guide to Hajj

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia mobilizes vast healthcare, transport, and multilingual services as pilgrims perform Hajj rituals. Here is a look at the Hajj timetable for pilgrims over the next few days at the holy site. 8th of Dul Hijjah - Pilgrims arrive at the tent city of Mina, roughly 8 km away from the »»»

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Arab News 2h

What We Are Reading Today: Vested Interests by Emilie Connolly

From the earliest days of its founding, the US set its sights on Native territory. Amid better-known “Indian wars,” the federal government quietly built an empire by treaty, offering payments to Native peoples for their land. These payments were nonetheless pivotal because federal officials chose n»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:35 on Sunday 24-05-2026 the newly established headquarters of the Brigade 401 in Debl town in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: statement 21 - 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 at 17:35 on Sunday 24-05-2026 the newly established headquarters of the Brigade 401 in Debl town in so»»»

Naharnet 2h

Rubio slams Qassem's 'reckless call to overthrow govt.'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah's "reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government" and said the pro-Iran armed group was "actively trying to dr»»»

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Qassem: Disarmament is annihilation and we cannot accept it

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms. Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since the militants drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March»»»