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Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador refuses to end his…

US lifts sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese

US lifts sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese The US Treasury Department has lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory, according to information…

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

May 20 (Reuters) - The United States has removed Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S. Treasury Department website. The…

Gulf consumers embracing bolder fashion choices, say Tash and Ley founders

Consumers in Qatar and the Gulf are becoming more experimental and expressive in their fashion choices, according to the founders of Tash and Ley, as regional designers continue to gain international exposure through…

Biomimicry accelerating sustainable technology by learning from nature

Many living organisms on Earth inhabit an environment that is, in one way or another, trying to work against it: scorching heat, freezing cold, scarce water, relentless predators. Over vast stretches of time, life has…

UDST celebrates second day of its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony

Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated the…

WCM-Q launches expanded LifeHub project in Msheireb Downtown

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched an expanded version of the pioneering LifeHub project at a new location in Msheireb Downton, providing a uniquely immersive educational experience that promotes Qatar’s…

Young Gulf designers embrace fluid and experimental fashion

Younger generations in Qatar and the Gulf are becoming more open to fluid and experimental fashion choices, according to designer Samah Sulyman, whose collection “Jeu Due Denim” blends menswear and womenswear through a…

World Bee Day marked by the municipalities

The Ministry of Municipality’s Agricultural Affairs Department, alongside several municipalities, marked World Bee Day, observed annually on May 20, through a series of awareness and educational events, highlighting the…

Qatar Press Centre forum explores Gulf post-war scenarios and regional shifts

The Qatar Press Centre organised a panel discussion titled “After the War: The Gulf and Regional Transformations” to examine the political, security and media changes unfolding across the Gulf. The session focused on…

Iraqi curator Wassan al-Khudhairi appointed artistic director of Art Basel Qatar

Art Basel announced the appointment of Iraqi curator Wassan al-Khudhairi as artistic director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+. Al-Khudhairi…

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Death toll in Gaza surpasses 881 since 'ceasefire'

Death toll in Gaza surpasses 881 since 'ceasefire' At least 881 Palestinians have been killed and 2,621 wounded since the supposed “ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas took effect on 11 October 2025. Meanwhile, at least…

Trump says Iran talks in 'final stages' to end war, as Tehran weighs proposal

Trump says Iran talks in 'final stages' to end war, as Tehran weighs proposal Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 20:44 US president delivered another vague and contradictory message while Iran said US must…

LIXIL Core Earnings Up 23% in FYE2026, Profitability Improved in Both Japan and International Businesses

LIXIL Corporation reported a 22.9% increase in core earnings to ¥38.5 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026, driven by improved profitability across both its domestic Japanese and international operations…

Iranian stock market reopens after nearly a three-month shutdown

Iranian stock market reopens after nearly a three-month shutdown Iran’s stock market reopened this week after a closure lasting nearly three months, with trading resuming under controlled conditions and investor…

Trump administration charges Cuba's Raul Castro with murder

Trump administration charges Cuba's Raul Castro with murder Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 19:15 This sets the stage for Castro to potentially be brought to the US to face trial in the way President…

Strong expectations for CBE to keep interest rates unchanged at Thursday meeting

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its third regular meeting of the year on Thursday to determine the direction of key interest rates, widely viewed as a leading…

Some shipping industry professionals eye leaving Dubai for Greece

Some shipping industry professionals eye leaving Dubai for Greece Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 19:19 Western expats reassess their commitments to the city-state due to the US-Israeli war on Iran A man…

Qatar says flotilla abuse exposes decades of Palestinian suffering under occupation

Qatar says flotilla abuse exposes decades of Palestinian suffering under occupation Qatar’s foreign ministry has condemned the abuse of Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel in international waters. In a statement,…