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Newest first · UTC+11:00IDF reservists forced to cross Lebanon border despite being ineligible for benefits
IDF reservist soldiers on the border with Lebanon are compelled to enter Lebanese territory, putting themselves at risk, despite not being eligible for benefits associated with the added risk, KAN News reported on Sunday.
Trial begins for concert pianist suing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:03pm
‘It fails under testing, but it’s what we have’: ban forces Palestinians to make their own cement from rubble
With Israel blocking imports of building materials, those rebuilding in Gaza are recycling ruins to make new homes
Caen las acciones y sube el petróleo tras advertirle Trump a Irán: "El tiempo se acaba"
Una persona camina frente a una pantalla electrónica que muestra el índice Nikkei de Japón en una firma de valores, el lunes 18 de mayo de 2026, en Tokio. (AP Foto/Eugene Hoshiko)
Former Trump ally threatens ‘political revolution’ against US troop deployment to Iran
Former US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that any decision to deploy American troops to Iran would trigger what she described as a “political revolution” in the United States.
Diesel, gasoline prices to go up May 19
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy on Monday said that diesel and gasoline prices will go up on Tuesday, May 19, due mostly to the market reacting to developments in the Middle East.
Barakah drone attack condemned, Trump weighs Iran options and new Gulf logistics route | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, world leaders condemn a drone attack near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant after authorities intercept two drones and report a fire outside the site’s inner perimeter.
Death-penalty law for Palestinians in West Bank takes effect in Israel | The National
The death-penalty law passed in March by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, has come into effect after an army commander signed an order implementing the measure, Israeli media has reported.
Report: US ammunition flights arriving in Tel Aviv for resumption of Iran war
Israeli broadcaster Channel 13 reported that dozens of US cargo aircraft carrying ammunition from bases in Germany landed in Tel Aviv over the past 24 hours.
When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
Nearly 2 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25, following the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia.
CNN: Iran eyeing control over key internet cable routes
CNN reported that Iran is seeking to expand its regional influence by focusing on submarine internet cables that carry communications and financial data between Europe, Asia and Gulf countries following tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran
LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.
Israeli media reports military preparing for possible Iran strikes
Israeli media reported that Israel’s military is preparing for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran, with public broadcaster Kan citing an unnamed security official as saying Israel would join any new US strikes and target Iranian energy infrastructure.
Asian shares slip and oil prices gain as Iran talks stall
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 18, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Why Sudan disappeared from global headlines - until the Iran war
There are wars that dominate the global imagination - and others that quietly fall out of it. Sudan has become the latter.
UAE reports drone strike on nuclear power plant
The UAE said an unidentified drone struck the territory of its only nuclear power plant on Sunday amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
READ MORE: UAE reports drone strike on nuclear power plant
The UAE said an unidentified drone struck the territory of its only nuclear power plant on Sunday amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Israel preparing to intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla, local media says
Israeli media reported that Israel is preparing to intercept a Gaza-bound aid flotilla as dozens of vessels approach the Gaza Strip in an attempt to challenge the Israeli blockade.
Cristiano Ronaldo heads five-man shortlist for Saudi Pro League Player of the Season award | The National
The trophy wait goes on, but Cristiano Ronaldo can at least console himself with a nomination for the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League Player of the Season award.
North Korea to turn southern border into ‘impregnable fortress’ against ‘arch enemy’
Experts say the plans reflect awareness of drone and other types of hi-tech warfare amid the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts
North Korea to turn southern border into ‘impregnable fortress’ against ‘arch enemy’
Experts say the plans reflect awareness of drone and other types of hi-tech warfare amid the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts
Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns
Federal court case begins for classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views
Israel to build IDF compound on site of demolished UN office in Jerusalem
Israel has approved plans to establish a new military complex on the site of the former UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem, Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced.
Israel to build IDF compound on site of demolished UN office in Jerusalem
Israel has approved plans to establish a new military complex on the site of the former UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem, Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced.
Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial
On Saturday night in Vienna, Noam Bettan walked onto the Eurovision stage carrying the hopes of Israeli fans on his shoulders. He also carried the weight of another year in which Israel’s place in the competition had been openly challenged, debated, and, in some quarters, opposed outright, leading to the boycott of …
Iran war latest: UAE 'has right to respond' after drone strike on Barakah nuclear plant | The National
Latest updatesIran war latest: UAE 'has right to respond' after drone strike on Barakah nuclear plant
Israeli strike in eastern Lebanon kills Islamic Jihad leader, daughter
The National News Agency reported early Monday that an Israeli missile strike near Baalbek in eastern Lebanon killed a leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad and his daughter.
Pro-Israel Forces Throw Kitchen Sink At Massie Ahead Of Tuesday Primary
Eleven months after President Trump launched an all-out political war on Rep. Thomas Massie, the Tuesday, May 19 Kentucky GOP primary is almost here. With polls showing the race going down to the wire, the anti-Massie forces -- whose animus is largely driven by Massie's refusal to vote in accordance with the Israel …
Former US defence chief says he rejected Netanyahu’s Iran assessment
Former US defence secretary and CIA director Robert Gates recalled a 2009 conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which Netanyahu argued that Iran would quickly collapse if attacked militarily.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7
Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including an Islamic Jihad commander, Lebanese authorities and state media said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a "dead end."
China's April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
China's economy stumbled in April with consumption, industrial output and investment growth missing expectations as the fallout from the Iran war dampened momentum in the world's second-largest economy.
China’s economy shows signs of strain in April as Iran war headwinds grow
China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell
China’s economy shows signs of strain in April as Iran war headwinds grow
China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell
Ulyanov suggests Iran appoint special representative to Russia
Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov suggested that Iran consider appointing a special envoy to Russia similar to the arrangement Tehran recently established with China.
Houthis reaffirm support for Hamas after commander’s killing
Yemen’s Houthis reaffirmed support for Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip following the reported killing of senior Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad.
French opposition leader attacks ‘European complicity’ in Iran conflict
French opposition leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon condemned what he described as “European complicity” in the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered a wider regional conflict.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump faces grueling marathon in Iran conflict as Putin heads to Beijing
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as US President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act "fast" after efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled.
Kospi opens sharply lower amid inflation woes, US losses
South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, triggering a sell-side sidecar for a second consecutive session as investors tracked declines on Wall Street last week amid rising woes over inflation caused by the deadlocked situation in the Middle East.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah condemns talks
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including an Islamic Jihad commander, Lebanese authorities and state media said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a "dead end".
Oil rises as Iran-U.S. deadlocked peace talks fan fears of extended supply disruption
Oil prices rose Monday as the deadlock in Iran-U.S. peace talks fans fears of an extended supply crunch, while experts point to record low inventories.
US intelligence points to ‘drone threat’ from Cuba – Axios
Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed possible attacks on US assets in the region, Axios claimed on Sunday, citing classified intelligence reports.
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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has accused the US of fabricating a pretext for a potential invasion following an Axios report claiming that the island had acquired attack drones from Russia and Iran.
(URGENT) Lee says companies' management rights should be respected as much as labor rights
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
UAE, Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on
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How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of the Trump-Xi summit?
The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues
How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of the Trump-Xi summit?
The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues
Singapore's small-cap stocks soar, defying Middle East worries
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has been working on market reforms to boost liquidity, particularly in small- and mid-cap stocks. © Reuters
(URGENT) KRX issues sell-side sidecar on KOSPI's sharp fall
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics