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VIDEO: Aircraft collision over US air show downs two fighter jets: reports 18 May 2026 - 11:01 am

Los Angeles, United States: Two fighter jets collided midair during a demonstration event in the northwestern state of Idaho on Sunday, with the...

Earthquake kills two in south China: state media 18 May 2026 - 10:28 am

Beijing, China: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China's Guangxi region on Monday, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media...

UAE capital strengthens public-private collaboration through expanding infrastructure strategy 18 May 2026 - 09:52 am

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is accelerating efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration and expand long-term infrastructure development as it advances a AED209bn capital projects...

Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of 3 drones entering from Iraqi airspace 18 May 2026 - 12:04 am

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of three drones after they entered the Kingdom's airspace from...

Arab League condemns attack on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE 17 May 2026 - 11:10 pm

Cairo: The Arab League condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, considering this blatant aggression...

Targeting critical civilian facilities amounts to breach of international law: UAE Foreign Minister 17 May 2026 - 10:20 pm

Abu Dhabi: Targeting critical civilian facilities and infrastructure amounts to a flagrant breach of international law, said UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 2,988 17 May 2026 - 07:34 pm

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 2,988, with...

Saudi Supreme Court confirms Monday first day of Dhul-Hijjah: SPA 17 May 2026 - 06:55 pm

Doha, Qatar: According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Supreme Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Monday, May...

Saudi Stock Index closes lower 17 May 2026 - 06:40 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed lower on Sunday, shedding 27.50 points to end trading at 10,967.94 points, with total trading value...

UAE air defences intercept 3 UAVs, investigations underway: Ministry 17 May 2026 - 05:28 pm

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that onSunday, May17, 2026, UAE air defence systems intercepted three UAVs...

Saudi Arabia announces 1448 AH Umrah season calendar, visa e-services details 17 May 2026 - 04:01 pm

Ritadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Saturday the calendar for the 1448 AH Umrah season, including schedules and electronic...

IAEA expresses 'grave concern' over drone strike near UAE nuclear plant 17 May 2026 - 03:56 pm

Vienna: The UN atomic watchdog, the IAEA, on Sunday expressed "grave concern" over a drone strike near a United Arab Emirates nuclear plant...

Indian worker killed, three injured in massive drone attack on Russia 17 May 2026 - 03:41 pm

Doha, Qatar: One Indian worker has lost his life while three others have been injured in a drone attack in Russia's Moscow region...

Denmark's Antonsen wins badminton Thailand Open title 17 May 2026 - 03:19 pm

Bangkok: Denmark's Anders Antonsen won the badminton men's singles final of the Thailand Open on Sunday, getting his revenge against homegrown Kunlavut Vitidsarn...

UK armed forces to visit US to mark independence anniversary 17 May 2026 - 02:49 pm

London: The British military's aerial display team and the Royal Navy, which was recently maligned by Donald Trump, will soon visit the US...

Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations 17 May 2026 - 02:35 pm

Paris, France: FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation...

International dive group joins Maldives search for missing Italians 17 May 2026 - 02:17 pm

Malé, Maldives: An international dive safety group sent experts to the Maldives on Sunday to join a multinational recovery effort after five Italians...