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CPJ demands progress on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh killing, four years on

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called for US authorities to relaunch their investigation into the Israeli military's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned…

US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it…

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire with new attacks

May 8 (Reuters) - Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, the country's top joint military command said early on Friday. The…

Hundreds of Iranian nationals detained by ICE amid June 2025 attack on Iran

Hundreds of Iranian nationals detained by ICE amid June 2025 attack on Iran Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 21:45 More than 500 Iranian nationals were in US detention as late as December 2025, amid a wartime…

Italy and Libya discuss strengthening energy ties

Italian ‌Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Libyan counterpart ‌Abdulhamid Dbeibah ⁠discussed ‌yesterday strengthening energy co-operation ‌at a time when Italy is looking to ⁠diversify energy supplies due to the turmoil…

Quran memorisation centres in Gaza: Faith-filled spaces from which recitations of verses emanate to heal souls weary from war

The devastating war waged by the Israeli entity against the Gaza Strip for over two years, and the immense destruction it left behind, were not enough to extinguish the flame of devotion to the Holy Qur'an and its…

PM, Pakistan counterpart, Egypt, Jordan FMs review situation

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani held a phone call yesterday with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two sides discussed bilateral…

Cloud kitchens drive Qatar delivery boom

Qatar’s food delivery sector is expanding at a pace that is reshaping how restaurants operate, with cloud kitchens increasingly seen as a lower-risk, cost-efficient alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar…

US, Iran explore short-term deal

The United States and Iran ‌are edging toward a temporary agreement to halt their war, sources and officials said yesterday, with Tehran reviewing a proposal that would ​stop the fighting but leave the most contentious…

Young talents shine at Qatar’s ‘Naqla’ school chess contest

The third edition of the “Naqla” school chess project concluded with the participation of 102 students from 16 primary schools, highlighting growing interest in chess among young students in Qatar. The event was…

US congressman says pro-Israel groups behind 95 percent of funding against him

US congressman says pro-Israel groups behind 95 percent of funding against him Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:36 The Republican primary in Kentucky later this month will be one of the most expensive of…

Jordan tourism hit by war as visitor numbers plunge

Jordan tourism hit by war as visitor numbers plunge Tourism, which accounts for around 14 percent of Jordan’s economy, is facing a sharp downturn as the war disrupts travel across the region. Official figures show the…

'Shutdown': Moody's expects Dubai hotel occupancy to plummet to 10 percent

'Shutdown': Moody's expects Dubai hotel occupancy to plummet to 10 percent The US-based financial analysis firm Moody's predicts that hotel occupancy in Dubai is set to plummet to 10 percent from a pre-war figure of 80…

Saudi Defense Minister, Swedish Counterpart Discuss Regional Security

HH Sheikha Moza attends QU's 49th Health Sector Cohort Graduation, Class of 2026

HH Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the graduation of Qatar University's (QU) 49th Health Sector cohort (Class of 2026), comprising 349 graduates. This cohort includes 130…

Qatar concludes Joint Security Exercise

The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) concluded Thursday a joint exercise, with participation from the Qatar Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior, as part of efforts to enhance coordination and integration between…

Saudi PIF Sets Three-part Dollar Bond Spreads as Demand Tops $21.6 Bln

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs holds phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Thursday with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The…

US sets expectations for Iraq’s next PM to confront Iranian militias

The Trump administration is cautiously sizing up Iraq’s new prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, as a potential partner in pushing back on Iranian influence.

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks in Washington in mid-May

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks in Washington in mid-May Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington on 14 and 15 May, a US State Department official has said.