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Humble PGA champ Rai celebrates English, Indian, Kenyan heritage

Newtown Square, United States, May 18, 2026 (AFP) -Jim SLATER Aaron Rai grew up hardworking and humble in central England, family examples developing the patterns that led to his victory on Sunday at the PGA…

India's Adani to pay $275 mn settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations

One of Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the United States $275 million to settle a probe into whether it violated Washington's sanctions against Iran, the US Treasury said in a…

Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was slightly higher last week, returning to levels in line with the average recorded since the start of the Middle East conflict after hitting a wartime low. A total of 55…

English Premier League clubs accused of sportswashing Israel's atrocities

English Premier League clubs accused of sportswashing Israel's atrocities Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 16:00 War on Want highlights discrimination against staff and corporate complicity of big…

'Like madmen': Palestinian family attacked in their sleep by Israeli settlers

'Like madmen': Palestinian family attacked in their sleep by Israeli settlers Submitted by Sari Jaradat on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:51 Dozens of Israelis stormed a West Bank home overnight and beat members of the Shalalda…

MPs question lack of action on hate speech at Tommy Robinson's anti-Muslim rally

MPs question lack of action on hate speech at Tommy Robinson's anti-Muslim rally Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:38 Robinson was filmed saying 'it's time for many Muslims to leave this country' at the…

Prince William to Sell Parts of Royal Estate to Reinvest in Local Communities

WHO honours Egyptian burn care pioneer Heba El Sewedy

The World Health Organization has honoured Egyptian physician Heba El Sewedy, founder and chair of the Ahl Masr Foundation and Burn Hospital, with the Director-General’s Award in recognition of her pioneering…

Egypt overhauls education system for 25 million students, shifting focus to skills and new Baccalaureate

Egypt is undertaking a comprehensive transformation of its education system for 25 million pre-university students, shifting the focus from enrollment metrics to skills-based learning and introducing a new Egyptian…

Zionism was built as a bulwark against socialism

Zionism was built as a bulwark against socialism Submitted by Joseph Massad on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:43 Long before today's attacks on leftist politicians and Palestine solidarity movements, Zionist leaders sold their…

State asset reforms and 200-megawatt solar project top Egypt-UNDP economic agenda

Egypt is advancing an initiative to produce 200 megawatts of solar energy for state-owned industrial facilities as part of a broader drive to implement structural reforms and secure the financial sustainability of state…

Report: US shows flexibility on limited Iranian nuclear activity

Report: US shows flexibility on limited Iranian nuclear activity The United States has signalled a degree of flexibility over Iran maintaining limited peaceful nuclear activity under the supervision of the International…

Exclusive: ICC prosecutor's office seeks arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich

Exclusive: ICC prosecutor's office seeks arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich Submitted by Sondos Asem on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:11 Charges sought against Israeli finance minister over West Bank occupation include crime…

Opinion | When Education Is No Longer a Promise of Justice

The crisis of education cannot be understood merely as a crisis of curricula or examinations. At its core, education is not simply a service provided by the state; it is one of the most important unwritten contracts…

Opinion | New Republic, Post-Nostalgia

As Egypt marks the bicentennial of its first modern educational mission to Europe in 1826, a new era of creative expression is emerging. For decades, the national conversation leaned heavily on nostalgia, conjuring up…

Legacy Hotels, RTJ II to develop historic Mena House golf course

Legacy Hotels has announced a strategic partnership with world-renowned architectural firm Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) to redevelop the golf course at the Mena House, Cairo. The hotel is a property of the Talaat…

Rai wins first major at PGA with back-nine birdie blitz

Aaron Rai won his first major title on Sunday by capturing the PGA Championship, making birdies on four of the last eight holes to become the first Englishman to win the event in 107 years. Rai sealed a tense back-nine…

What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?

The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.

Croatia names Modric-led World Cup squad

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic announced Monday a preliminary 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, to be led by veteran Luka Modric, the key architect of the country's historic success in recent years. The…

Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427 to win the second Test after another commanding day for the hosts on Monday. Bangladesh posted 390 all out in…