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May 19, 2026
Dubai [UAE], May 19: The 'Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity' initiative, one of the world's largest programmes for university innovation and entrepreneurship, is advancing three university ventures from Switzerland, the United States, and Egypt into pilot deployment and commercial expansion in the UAE.
Bahrain's Council of Representatives, Shura Council condemn targeting of Barakah Plant, affirm solidarity with UAE
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting incident at San Diego mosque, US
Qatari, Pakistani Prime Ministers discuss latest developments in region
US Justice Department announces $1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies in deal to drop IRS suit
Hamas military chief killed in Gaza
May 17, 2026
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Trump says Iran has 'interest in reaching an agreement'
Washington [US], May 17: US President Donald Trump has said Iran has "an interest in reaching an agreement" as negotiations over the country's nuclear program...
Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue despite extension of the 'ceasefire'
Beirut [Lebanon], May 17: Israel launched another series of air strikes on southern Lebanon, a day after the two countries agreed to extend a ceasefire...
Eight killed, 35 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok
Bangkok [Thailand], May 17: At least eight people have been killed, and dozens injured, after a freight train crashed into a public bus in Thailand's...
Putin to visit China from May 19 after Trump's trip
Moscow [Russia], May 17: Moscow Russia's President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China from May 19 to 20, the Kremlin has announced.
King Charles 'greatly shocked' by death at Royal Windsor Horse Show
London [UK], May 17: British King Charles was "greatly shocked" and "saddened" to have learned of the death of a service person who fell from...
Tens of thousands march in London in far-right, pro-Palestine protests
London [UK], May 17: Tens of thousands of people were marching through central London in two separate protests - one pro-Palestine demonstration a day after...
Ukraine receives hundreds of fallen soldiers' remains from Russia
Moscow [Russia] / Kiev [Ukraine], May 17: Ukraine has again received hundreds of soldiers' bodies back from Russia, officials in Kiev said on Saturday. The...
Infant dies of hypothermia after migrant boat rescue operation off Lampedusa
Rome [Italy], May 17: An infant has died of severe exposure to cold temperatures following the rescue of dozens of migrants aboard a stricken boat...
Latvia president taps opposition politician to form government
Riga [Latvia], May 17: Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics on Saturday tasked opposition politician Andris Kulbergs with forming a new government, two days after Prime Minister...
Pope Leo to visit France in late September
Paris [France], May 17: Pope Leo XIV will travel to France from September 25-28, Holy See spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Saturday.
Car ploughs into crowd in northern Italy's Modena, injuring eight people
Maldives diver dies searching underwater cave for Italian scuba-diving victims
US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, US DOJ official says
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit waterway
Trump administration offers $100mn in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Albanese
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after drone incidents
