Design Teacher - August 2026

Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 11 (Reuters) - This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to address complaints…

How Palestine Action defendants ended up back in prison

How Palestine Action defendants ended up back in prison Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 16:00 Families of defendants condemn 'cruel' decision after a trial marked by severe restrictions and impossible…

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers hold phone call

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers hold phone call Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Monday afternoon, according to Iran's ambassador to Saudi…

Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation. The three…

Aramco: current energy supply shock 'largest ever experienced'

Aramco: current energy supply shock 'largest ever experienced' Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser said the current energy supply shock which hit during its first quarter is the "largest the world has ever experienced.” He added…

Where did the hantavirus outbreak start, and where has it spread?

The US and France are the latest to confirm hantavirus cases as evacuations from a cruise ship are under way.

Barcelona fans celebrate winning La Liga title in El Clasico

Barcelona's inner city turned into a huge street party after the club beat Real Madrid to win their 29th league title.

Israel-caused death toll in Lebanon rises to 2869

Israel-caused death toll in Lebanon rises to 2869 The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced that the death toll caused by the Israeli aggression on Lebanon since 2 March has amounted to 2869 people, with an…

Egypt’s Investment Minister appoints Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Strategic Communication

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, has appointed Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Promotion and Strategic Communication under Decision No. 198 of 2026, tasking him with…

Gulf turns to Turkey for air defence systems amid Iran threats

Gulf turns to Turkey for air defence systems amid Iran threats Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 10:59 As drone warfare reshape the region and US suppliers remain backlogged, Gulf states move to secure…

Factbox-Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks

By Antoni Slodkowski and Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, May 11 (Reuters) - The Iran war has strained U.S.–Chinese ties further and looks set to dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese…

Qatar's Justice Ministry launches new internal audit system during awareness event

Qatar's Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month.The event, organized in cooperation…

Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for deadly attack on police

ISLAMABAD, May 11 (Reuters) - Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants for the attack on a police post that killed 15 personnel over the weekend, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Monday, signaling fresh tension…

Qatar's Ashghal completes major roads upgrade in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa

Qatar's Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced the completion of the second package of a major roads and infrastructure development project in the Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa areas, as part of a wider plan…

Israel kills three, including police officers, in latest Gaza truce violation

Israel kills three, including police officers, in latest Gaza truce violation Israeli forces killed three Palestinians over the past 24 hours in Gaza , including two police officers, in the latest violation of a…

Netanyahu hints at US troop deployment against Iran in CBS interview

Netanyahu hints at US troop deployment against Iran in CBS interview Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 10:44 Israeli leader refused to divulge details but suggested US President Donald Trump agrees with him on…

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war

ANKARA, May 11 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a Turkish…

Ukrainians Seeking Cultural Escape from War’s Brutality Find Comfort and Resilience at Kyiv Art Fair

UK PM vows to put 'Britain at the heart of Europe'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will pledge to bring Britain closer to the European Union as he tries to fight off demands to step down after devastating local election results for his Labour Party.

Saudi Aramco Beats Forecasts with Adjusted First-Quarter Income of $33.6 Billion