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UN expert alarms over reports of Israeli fire on Gaza flotilla

UN expert alarms over reports of Israeli fire on Gaza flotilla United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, expressed alarm after reports that Israeli forces fired on…

Israeli forces intercept all 77 ships in Gaza aid flotilla

Israeli forces intercept all 77 ships in Gaza aid flotilla Israeli forces have intercepted all 77 ships participating in the latest flotilla mission aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on the Gaza Strip, organisers said…

Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast

Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.

Two Chinese supertankers leave Strait of Hormuz after months-long delay

Two Chinese supertankers leave Strait of Hormuz after months-long delay Shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group and Kpler showed that two Chinese supertankers carrying about 4 million barrels of crude oil…

US: Anti-Aipac congressman unseated in most expensive House primary ever

US: Anti-Aipac congressman unseated in most expensive House primary ever Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 21:26 Thomas Massie lost to the Trump-endorsed former Navy Seal, Ed Gallrein Kentucky…

Iran warns of heavier US losses if fighting restarts

Iran warns of heavier US losses if fighting restarts Abbas Araghchi said Iran was prepared to destroy more US aircraft if Washington chose to resume military action against Tehran. In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran’s…

'No longer fit for purpose': Politicisation of aid endangers millions, medical researchers warn

'No longer fit for purpose': Politicisation of aid endangers millions, medical researchers warn Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 16:49 A new report in The Lancet suggests millions of people are left…

Airbus orders spending cuts over fallout from war on Iran

Airbus orders spending cuts over fallout from war on Iran European aerospace company Airbus has instructed staff to reduce “non-essential expenses” by 10 percent amid instability linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.…

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Hezbollah says it launched fresh attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon

Hezbollah says it launched fresh attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon Hezbollah said it carried out a new series of attacks targeting Israeli forces over the past few hours in southern Lebanon. The group said its…

US lobbied Saudi Arabia to release funds for Gaza 'Board of Peace' amid cash crunch

US lobbied Saudi Arabia to release funds for Gaza 'Board of Peace' amid cash crunch Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 21:26 Israeli attacks and concerns about Palestinian representation have complicated…

How Arsenal banished 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year title wait

Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City. Pipped to a Champions League place by arch-rivals Tottenham on the…

PM discusses truce with Jordan, Saudi, Turkish counterparts

His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani held separate telephone conversations Tuesday with the Jordanian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ayman…

Mikel Arteta: Pep protege to Premier League winner

Mikel Arteta has silenced his doubters by awakening sleeping giant Arsenal, restoring the Gunners to the top of English football. Twenty-two years on from Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles', Arsenal have finally got…

Arsenal’s Arteta claims Premier League to step from Guardiola’s shadow

Mikel Arteta was Pep Guardiola's assistant at Man City, but has pipped his former tutor to the Premier League title.

Team Qatar shooters dominate podiums at GCC Games Doha 2026

Team Qatar shooters delivered a historic performance at Lusail International Shooting Complex, imposing complete dominance over the competitions held on Tuesday after claiming seven medals in a single day - including…

Muslim-American groups blame mainstreaming of hate speech for mosque shooting

Muslim-American groups blame mainstreaming of hate speech for mosque shooting Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 17:15 Three people were killed by teenage gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego,…

Lebanese army chief discusses post-UNIFIL phase with UN official

Lebanese army chief discusses post-UNIFIL phase with UN official Lebanese army commander Rudolf Heikel met UN Undersecretary-General for Safety and Security Gilles Michaud at army headquarters in Yarzeh to discuss “the…

Rubio discusses Strait of Hormuz with UN chief

Rubio discusses Strait of Hormuz with UN chief US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US State Department. The…

Thousands of Palestinian patients remain stranded in Gaza awaiting treatment abroad

Thousands of Palestinian patients remain stranded in Gaza awaiting treatment abroad The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza said only 29 patients requiring treatment abroad were able to leave through the Rafah crossing…