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May 17, 2025
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17: The 8th Historic Dalma Race Festival got underway today on Dalma Island, located in the Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.
Al Ain Zoo celebrates Endangered Species Day by showcasing 57 Years of conservation success
UAE tops Day One of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour; Russia second
Juror removed from mushroom lunch murder trial in Australia
May 16, 2025
Gambia probes sale of ex-leader's luxury cars, cows and boats
Ukraine peace talks in Turkey threaten to descend into farce
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At least 21 people killed in road accident in central Mexico: Official
Mexico City [Mexico], May 16: At least 21 people have been killed in a road accident in central Mexico, according to a local official.
Syrian foreign minister hails 'fruitful and constructive' meeting with US
Damascus [Syria], May 16: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the details of the lifting of US sanctions...
Starmer accuses Putin of 'dragging feet' on peace talks
Moscow [Russia], May 16: Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky face to face for peace talks is "further evidence" of the...
Putin has put himself in the wrong, says Germany's Merz
Berlin [Germany], May 16: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's absence from the Istanbul talks on Ukraine.
Germany split on NATO 5% defence push as Wadephul backs President Trump plan
Antalya [Turkey], May 16: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Thursday backed US President Donald Trump's demands for NATO members to spend 5% of their...
'Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht'
Washington [US], May 16: The owner and crew of a luxury superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and...
Israel kills over 100 people in Gaza as Palestinians mark 77 years since Nakba
Gaza border [Israel], May 16: At least 115 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed in a wave of Israeli attacks across the Gaza...
S Africa says President Ramaphosa to visit the US amid tense relations
Johannesburg [South Africa], May 18: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was set to travel to the United States for a four-day working visit starting on...
Huge ice falls at Argentina's Perito Moreno glacier
Buenos Aires [Argentina], May 16: The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen.
Trump announces $200 billion in deals during UAE visit
Washington [US], May 16: President Donald Trump pledged to strengthen U.S. ties to the United Arab Emirates and announced deals with the Gulf state totalling over $200 billion and the two countries also agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence.
Thirteen hurt when car plows into crowd
Top security team investigating TikTok murder
Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskiy
UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza
UAE, US Presidents discuss strategic partnership, regional developments
UAE, US: Partnership for innovation, opportunity
Mr. Zelensky said he would negotiate if Mr. Putin came directly to Türkiye
May 15, 2025
GCC-US partnership on solid ground: Al Budaiwi
GCC nations, US pursuing regional de-escalation: Saudi Crown Prince
Pope Leo XIV wants to mediate in conflict resolution
