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Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum’s airport.

Egypt opens first premium tax services centre in New Cairo to simplify investor procedures

Egypt opened its first premium tax services centre in New Cairo on Tuesday evening, marking the start of a nationwide rollout aimed at simplifying procedures for investors and widening the country’s tax base. Prime…

Egypt’s transit trade grows 35% in first quarter of 2026, finance minister says

Egypt’s transit trade volume increased by 35% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said, as the government prepares to introduce new facilities to further…

Insurers assess shipping risks amid uncertainty in Iran war

Insurers assess shipping risks amid uncertainty in Iran war Marcus Baker, global head of marine, cargo and logistics for insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh Risk, said it would take a few days to see how the…

Ten hurt in fire at shopping centre west of Tehran, Iranian media says

May 5 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were hurt after a fire broke out in a shopping centre west of Tehran, Iranian media reported on Tuesday. Iran's state broadcaster IRIB cited the fire department as saying that the…

Saudi Space Agency Launches 2nd Edition of 'SARI 2' Initiative in Partnership with Aramco Digital

US intel says war on Iran has not set back Iran's nuclear programme: Report

US intel says war on Iran has not set back Iran's nuclear programme: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 16:41 US assessment of Iran's timeline to make a nuclear bomb is still roughly one year, despite…

West Bengal Chief refuses to resign after ‘dirty’ election

West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected stepping down after her party’s defeat.

US-backed UN draft threatens Iran with military action over Hormuz

US-backed UN draft threatens Iran with military action over Hormuz A proposed UN Security Council resolution backed by the US and Gulf states warns Iran it could face sanctions or further measures if it does not restore…

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attack on Khartoum Airport

Iran strikes UAE for second day in a row, says Emirati defence ministry

Iran strikes UAE for second day in a row, says Emirati defence ministry Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 16:23 Abu Dhabi said it was dealing with missile and drone attacks, a day after it said Tehran struck…

Israeli court extends detention of Gaza aid flotilla activists

Israeli court extends detention of Gaza aid flotilla activists An Israeli court has extended the detention of two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla who were seized by Israeli forces last week near…

Sick Iran Nobel winner at risk of dying in custody, supporters warn

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi could die in prison unless she is urgently given proper health care after suffering two suspected heart attacks in recent weeks, supporters warned on Tuesday.…

Three Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon towns

Three Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon towns Israeli forces have carried out new attacks across southern Lebanon, launching three air strikes on al-Sayyad and al-Mansouri in the Tyre district, according to Lebanon’s…

Jailed Iranian peace laureate at risk of dying after heart attack, husband says

By Melory Ghazi, Lauren Bacquie and Noemie Olive PARIS, May 5 - The husband of Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi described the family's fears on Tuesday after her hospitalisation for severe…

Vienna police brace for protests at Eurovision Song Contest final

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 5 (Reuters) - Vienna police expect protests against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to include "blockades and disruption attempts", they said on Tuesday, calling the…

Four Palestine Action activists convicted over 2024 damage to Israeli weapons factory

Four Palestine Action activists convicted over 2024 damage to Israeli weapons factory A UK court has convicted four pro-Palestinian activists of criminal damage after a 2024 action targeting a facility operated by…

Sudan's Burhan confronts UAE and Ethiopia over Khartoum airport drone strikes

Sudan's Burhan confronts UAE and Ethiopia over Khartoum airport drone strikes Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 14:03 Exclusive: Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan tells MEE his forces will keep the…

HE Sheikh Joaan attend closing day of Schools Olympic Program

His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended the closing day of the boys’ competitions at the 19th edition of the Schools Olympic Program, held today at Aspire Dome.…

Beirut school converted to wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions

By Ahmad Al Kerdi and Raghed Waked BEIRUT, May 5 (Reuters) - A private school in the heart of Beirut converted into a wartime shelter has become a flashpoint for social tensions brewing across Lebanon over the mass…