Art Teacher - August 2025

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

'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion Palestinian musicians have called for a boycott of Eurovision over its platforming of Israel while the genocide continues in…

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at securing shipping…

Inside US Democrats’ Gaza fight – and what it means for 2028 elections

Support for Israel was once untouchable in US politics. Now Democrats are divided. Is this a turning point for the party

Qatar swimmers win three gold, two silver as GCC Games begin in Doha

Qatar’s swimmers delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the GCC Games Doha 2026, winning three gold medals and two silvers at the Hamad Aquatic Centre Tuesday. Saadeddin claimed Qatar’s first gold…

US government's energy arm assumes Strait of Hormuz will stay shut through late May

By Shariq Khan and Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy's statistical arm on Tuesday said it assumes that the Strait of Hormuz will be effectively shut through late May and traffic…

Egypt, Chad leaders pledge deeper trade ties, stress regional stability at Africa-France summit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby committed to expanding bilateral trade and infrastructure ties, while calling for the preservation of national state institutions to…

Al-Sisi, Guterres tackle regional crises as Egypt backs Gulf security

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the Africa-France summit in Nairobi, with talks centering on regional crises and Gulf security. According…

Egypt, Kenya stress Nile water security and push to activate strategic partnership at Nairobi summit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Kenyan President William Ruto affirmed the need for cooperation among Nile Basin countries to safeguard mutual water security and pledged to activate a comprehensive strategic…

Egypt’s Al-Sisi calls for end to African debt cycle as Macron unveils €23bn investment in Nairobi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi warned that a large number of African nations now spend more on debt service than on health and education combined, urging an immediate reform of the international financial…

Dwight School Cairo brings 154 years of global education expertise to Egypt

As Egypt advances its economic transformation and prioritizes human capital development, the education sector is witnessing a growing shift toward internationally aligned learning models. Families are increasingly…

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…