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Sheikh Youssef Al Shelash: Spreading Saudi Arabian Brands Overseas
Yousef Al Shelash’s name has become synonymous with haute design and the ultimate in luxury living. As the chairman and founder of Dar Al Arkan, he has partnered with some of the most sought-after brands in the fashion industry, including Missoni and Versace Under...
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
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Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl
Russia launched more than 1,400 drones and 56 missiles into Ukraine on Wednesday and Thursday.Much of the onslaught was aimed at the capital Kyiv, days after Russia threatened to do so only if Ukraine attacked its Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square on May 9. It...
Hantavirus: how scared should we be?
Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world learned since?Three people have died after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which provoked global concern and revived memories of COVID-19....
UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help ‘meet global demands’. Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026The United Arab Emirates is fast-tracking the construction of a new pipeline, which will double the export capacity through Fujairah, a port city in the...
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Iran’s foreign minister had urged member states to condemn ‘violations of international law by the United States and Israel’.The BRICS alliance of major developing economies has failed to issue a joint statement after their two-day meeting in India, amid internal...
FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City – teams, start, lineups
Who: Chelsea vs Manchester CityWhat: English FA Cup finalWhere: Wembley Stadium in London, United KingdomWhen: Saturday, May 16 at 3pm (14:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 11 GMT in advance of our live text commentary...
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
Deal inked during Modi visit to UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, communications and information exchange. Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026The United Arab Emirates and India have signed pacts on defence, energy and shipping during Prime Minister...
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
Deal inked during Modi visit to UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, communications and information exchange. Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026The United Arab Emirates and India have signed pacts on defence, energy and shipping during Prime Minister...
How the far right got its name
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni listens during a session at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy, on March 11, 2026 [Matteo Minnella/Reuters]What does it mean to be far-right?The term dates back to the origins of the left-right political divide in the late 18th...
How the far right got its name
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni listens during a session at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy, on March 11, 2026 [Matteo Minnella/Reuters]What does it mean to be far-right?The term dates back to the origins of the left-right political divide in the late 18th...
Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping
NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during talks in Beijing. Trump also said he is considering lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil.Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026Click...
Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping
NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during talks in Beijing. Trump also said he is considering lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil.Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026Click...
FA Cup final: Man City’s season a success ‘regardless of trophies’
Manchester City face Chelsea in the FA Cup final looking to add to their League Cup success and with eye on EPL title.Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City have had a successful season, whether or not they win the Premier League...