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China Blocks Meta from Acquiring AI Startup Manus

Iran foreign minister says Islamic Republic is 'stable, solid' in meeting with Putin

Iran foreign minister says Islamic Republic is 'stable, solid' in meeting with Putin Iran's foreign minister on Monday said the Islamic Republic was "stable, solid" during a meeting in Russia with President Vladimir…

The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran

The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:00 As bills rise across the world, campaigners call out the fossil fuel and weapons firms raking in…

Germany: Trial of 'Ulm Five' protesters accused of Elbit break-in postponed

Germany: Trial of 'Ulm Five' protesters accused of Elbit break-in postponed Submitted by Pauline Ertel on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:33 Five activists face trial for 'membership of a criminal organisation' after breaking into…

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

April 27 (Reuters) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit the blockaded…

Putin: I will do 'everything' possible to ensure Middle East peace

Putin: I will do 'everything' possible to ensure Middle East peace Vladimir Putin assured the Iranian foreign minister that Russia would do "everything" to help bring peace to the Middle East on Monday during a meeting…

Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians

Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians Submitted by Fares Abraham on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:40 If Christians in the West want to stand with Middle East Christians, they must do more…

Erdoğan says 'sharp' tech-driven shift cannot be stopped

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on April 27 that the world is undergoing a "sharp transformation" under the leadership of advanced technology and artificial intelligence, adding that governments must manage it…

Death Toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 72,593 martyrs with 172,399 wounded

Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced today that the death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the territory has risen to 72,593 martyrs, with 172,399 wounded, since Oct. 7, 2023.The sources…

Former Israeli PMs Bennett and Lapid merge parties ahead of elections

Former Israeli PMs Bennett and Lapid merge parties ahead of elections Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:26 Named the Beyahad party - or ‘Together’ in Hebrew - the bloc aims to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu…

Elite Motors Qatar earns global recognition at CHERY International Summit 2026 Triple International Awards

In a significant achievement reflecting its accelerating growth trajectory, Elite Motors Qatar, the exclusive distributor of CHERY in the State of Qatar, has secured three prestigious international awards at the CHERY…

Mali's defence minister killed as armed groups launch countrywide offensive

Mali's defence minister killed as armed groups launch countrywide offensive Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:47 Sadio Camara and his family members killed in car bomb, as Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda…

Saudi Arabia Participates in 65th Session of Legal Subcommittee of the Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Visual Arts Commission's Bedayat Exhibition Attracts Over 13,000 Visitors

PSG vs Bayern Munich: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups

Bayern travel to face defending champions PSG in Paris for the first-leg of a blockbuster Champions League semifinal.

Israeli army says it launched attack on Lebanon's Beqaa Valley

Israeli army says it launched attack on Lebanon's Beqaa Valley The Israeli army has said it has started bombarding what it claims to be Hezbollah positions in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. Al Jazeera reported that the army…

Qatar Shura Council debates AI governance and refers draft Legislation to Committees

Qatar's Shura Council on Monday convened its regular sitting in Doha, where members debated the governance of artificial intelligence and considered a number of draft laws. The sitting was presided over by His…

Qatar to apply summer school hours on May 3

Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced revised school hours for government institutions, set to take effect from Sunday, May 3, until June 3. Under the temporary schedule, the school day…

The quiet shift towards wealth inheritance

For all the talk of trade wars and recession risks, generally the global economy has performed well in recent years. Absolute poverty has fallen, and wealth has risen. In an ownership-based global economy, those with…

World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA

Football's global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.