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'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion

'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:58 Palestinians urge attention for musicians in Gaza as Eurovision…

Pentagon says US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion

The Pentagon said Tuesday the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to nearly $29 billion, as President Donald Trump faced mounting scrutiny over the conflict and its impact on military readiness. The new figure,…

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities to Hormuz mission

Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities to Hormuz mission Lithuania could contribute minesweeping capabilities and headquarter capabilities to a Strait of Hormuz mission, Lithuania's Chief of Defence…

Is it time to reconsider contemporary art?

Is contemporary art relevant today?

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The United States' war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last month. Jules Hurst,…

Iranian press review: Unexploded US Tomahawks used to develop missile technology

Iranian press review: Unexploded US Tomahawks used to develop missile technology Submitted by Heba Nasser on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:16 Meanwhile, displaced Iranians face uncertainty over housing, and the UAE's role in…

Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review

Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:01 Meanwhile, civil aviation chief warns Ben Gurion Airport has become a ‘US military base’,…

Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag during Barcelona title celebrations

Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag during Barcelona title celebrations Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:19 It comes a month after Spanish football superstar spoke out against anti-Muslim chanting during…

Qatar Calendar House predicts Eid Al-Adha festival to begin on May 27

Qatar Calendar House has announced that Monday (May 18) is expected to mark the beginning of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, according to astronomical calculations, with Eid Al-Adha forecast to begin on Wednesday (May 27).Dhu…

Oil prices rise for third day in a row as Iran ceasefire talks stall

Oil prices rise for third day in a row as Iran ceasefire talks stall Oil prices have risen for a third day in a row as hopes for a deal to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz cooled. US President Donald Trump…

Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?

From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Turkish Foreign Minister

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan, who…

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 12 (Reuters) - The Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday with a protest due to be held hours before the first semi-final featuring Israel, whose attendance…

Turkey supporting efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Turkey supporting efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that Turkey supported efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that it should not be used as a "weapon" in the…

Israel passes law to establish military tribunal for Oct 7 perpetrators

Israel’s parliament has passed a law establishing a special military tribunal to try Palestinian militants accused of taking part in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, under which the death penalty could be handed down.

Starmer faces endgame as Wes Streeting launches 'coup' to beat rivals to the top job

Starmer faces endgame as Wes Streeting launches 'coup' to beat rivals to the top job Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 10:34 The health secretary scrambles to oust prime minister and take the reins while…

If Starmer gets his way, Reform - not the Greens - will be his legacy

If Starmer gets his way, Reform - not the Greens - will be his legacy Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:37 The question for Polanski, as for Corbyn before him, is whether the spear of an insurgent…

The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged

Even in Khartoum, where there is no longer fighting, the humanitarian situation is dire.

Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing trade cooperation with Turkish delegation

Qatar Chamber expressed its readiness to provide support to Turkish investors who wish to invest in Qatar, as well as to discuss trade and economic relations between the two countries and ways to develop them.This came…