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Under rubble and rain, Gaza women try to save rare books in centuries-old library

Under rubble and rain, Gaza women try to save rare books in centuries-old library Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 14:27 Volunteers work to salvage rare manuscripts from Gaza’s Great Omari Mosque library,…

HE Sheikh Joaan crowns Al Arabi champions of Amir Cup

His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, crowned Al Arabi champions of the HH the Amir Basketball Cup for the 2025–2026 season, following their 84–63 victory over Al Sadd…

Satellite imagery suggests far more US assets in Middle East hit by Iran than reported

Satellite imagery suggests far more US assets in Middle East hit by Iran than reported Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 13:52 New report says Iranian air strikes damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures…

beIN SPORTS marks one-month to go until FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off with extensive special coverage on May 11

beIN SPORTS, the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), will mark the one-month milestone to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with comprehensive, bi-lingual, multi-channel coverage across the…

Fragmentation looms as record number of hopefuls seek seats in Cyprus vote

NICOSIA, May 6 (Reuters) - A record number of candidates submitted bids for Cyprus's May 24 parliamentary election on Wednesday in a race which could shape one of the most fragmented legislatures in the island's history…

US must be transparent about Israel's nuclear programme, Democrat lawmakers say

US must be transparent about Israel's nuclear programme, Democrat lawmakers say Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:35 Washington should hold Israel to same standards as others and end decades-long…

Palestine ambassador protests to UK over 'erasure' from British Museum exhibits

Palestine ambassador protests to UK over 'erasure' from British Museum exhibits Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 09:46 The British Museum removed the term 'Palestine' from exhibits on ancient Egypt and the…

Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' amid potential deal with Iran

Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' amid potential deal with Iran Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 07:42 While the military operation to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz is on hold, the US says the blockade on…

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip

By Antoni Slodkowski and Liz Lee BEIJING, May 6 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met China's top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close ties between the two countries shortly before U.S.…

Saudi Arabia’s Money Supply Breaks $882 Billion Barrier for 1st Time in History

Qatar-Poland ties steadily growing in various fields

Qatar-Poland relations are gaining notable momentum, driven by converging political perspectives, expanding economic partnerships, and growing co-operation across various sectors, according to Polish ambassador Tomasz…

Beirut school-cum-wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions

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 ‌displacement caused by the war between Israel and the Lebanese…

Museum of Islamic Art hosting Haj event on May 9

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is organising an interactive cultural event, titled “Family Day: Haj – Traditions, Art, and Heritage” on May 9 at the museum atrium from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, as part of its programmes aimed…

Criminal complaint filed against Norwegian politicians over complicity in Gaza genocide

Criminal complaint filed against Norwegian politicians over complicity in Gaza genocide Submitted by Daniel Tester on Mon, 05/04/2026 - 16:37 Exclusive: Prosecutors recommend police investigation into Prime Minister…

Golders Green attacks: A Muslim was also stabbed - not that you'd know

Golders Green attacks: A Muslim was also stabbed - not that you'd know Submitted by Barry Malone on Mon, 05/04/2026 - 15:26 As it erased Ishmail Hussein from history, the British media again displayed its cowardice,…

Hangzhou: A living painting of lakes, light, and timeless culture

No matter who you are or what kind of traveller you consider yourself to be, Hangzhou has a way of finding a place in your memory that lingers long after you leave. It is one of those rare cities where history does not…

Modi’s party set to gain big in state elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party ‌was on course to win two of four crucial ‌state elections yesteday, expanding its ‌influence and weakening its key rival ‌half-way into his third term in office. Modi’s…

'It's an elite matter': UAE confirms it's in talks for swap line loan with US

'It's an elite matter': UAE confirms it's in talks for swap line loan with US Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/04/2026 - 19:41 The remarks came before Iran unleashed fresh strikes on the UAE in an apparent retaliation…

Opinion | Chokeholds of Civilisation

The British National Archives recently declassified a significant tranche of Foreign Office files from the 1956 Suez Crisis, and the timing is as blunt as the documents themselves. These papers—specifically the FO 371…

Opinion | Dialogue without illusion: Rethinking engagement with Israel

We are, in one way or another, bound to engage with others, across borders, cultures, and political divides. Yet the paradox of our time is that such engagement has become more ethically complex than ever. Dialogue is…