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Trump says Beijing opposes Iranian toll in Hormuz, as Chinese vessels exit waterway

Trump says Beijing opposes Iranian toll in Hormuz, as Chinese vessels exit waterway Chinese President Xi Jinping opposes Iran charging a toll in the Strait of Hormuz and is considering buying more oil from the US to…

Xi warns Trump against mishandling Taiwan

China's President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump Thursday that mishandling the countries' disagreements over Taiwan ‌could push China-US relations to a 'dangerous place,' as the two leaders met…

Senior Emirati scholar says ‘war criminal’ Netanyahu never visited UAE

Senior Emirati scholar says ‘war criminal’ Netanyahu never visited UAE Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 20:38 The Israeli prime minister's office revealed earlier this week that the trip was made in March A…

Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi

Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:50 Israeli prime minister's office says he met secretly with UAE President Mohammed bin…

Iraq parliament approves government of Prime Minister Zaidi

Ali al-Zaidi, a prominent businessman with limited political experience, has backing from both the US and Iran.

Canada weighs buying Turkish drones it sanctioned in 2019

Canada weighs buying Turkish drones it sanctioned in 2019 Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:42 Ottawa's drone interest reflects a wider defence procurement shift as Carney prepares for an October visit to…

Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?

Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.

Xi says 'ready to work' with Trump to open new chapter in US-China relations

Xi says 'ready to work' with Trump to open new chapter in US-China relations The Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a readout of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping. President…

Inside the rise of the Haftar family’s Dubai-based 'money man'

Inside the rise of the Haftar family’s Dubai-based 'money man' Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 07:30 Ahmed Gadalla controls companies in Libya, the UAE, Malta and the UK, and is accused of being a…

Xi, Trump stress importance of China-US partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between their two countries during their meeting Thursday in Beijing.'China and the United…

In pictures: China welcomes Trump ahead of high-stakes talks in Beijing

In pictures: China welcomes Trump ahead of high-stakes talks in Beijing Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a handshake early on Thursday ahead of discussions in Beijing. The summit is…

Safari Hypermarket marks 21st anniversary

Safari Hypermarket, which has been scripting a success story in Qatar for the past two decades, has begun celebrating its 21st anniversary. Safari Group, which opened its first Safari Hypermarket on Salwa Road on May 5,…

Asia stocks uneven as investors assess Trump-Xi talks, AI rally

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed high-stakes US-China talks and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 closed…

Chinese-linked ships cross Strait of Hormuz on eve of Trump-Xi meeting

Chinese-linked ships cross Strait of Hormuz on eve of Trump-Xi meeting Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:37 Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude crossed the waterway before…

​‘Our only crime is being Shia’: Pakistani workers say UAE surveillance led to deportations

​‘Our only crime is being Shia’: Pakistani workers say UAE surveillance led to deportations Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:12 Thousands of Pakistani Shia Muslims have been deported from UAE during the…

Government confirms plans to list four military-owned companies on Egyptian Exchange

The government confirmed its commitment to list several Armed Forces-affiliated companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), including National Company for the Sale and Distribution of Petroleum Products (Wataniya), Silo…

Al-Sisi, Uganda’s Museveni deepen ties, tackle Sudan, Nile challenges

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held talks in Entebbe to strengthen bilateral cooperation and coordinate on pressing regional issues, including Sudan, Libya, and the…

GAFI reviews digital transformation plans to streamline investor services

Mohamed Awad, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), held a meeting with officials from the authority’s Central Administration for Information Systems and Digital…

Monetary policy now key competitive edge for Egypt after recent economic reforms: Investment minister

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said Egypt’s monetary policy has become one of the country’s main competitive advantages for attracting investors, following the government’s handling of recent…

Formation of Lebanese-Syrian Higher Business Council to Revive Economic Relations