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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
Ukraine peace talks in Turkey threaten to descend into farce
May 16, 2025
At least 21 people killed in road accident in central Mexico: Official
Syrian foreign minister hails 'fruitful and constructive' meeting with US
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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...
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...
Thirteen hurt when car plows into crowd
Barcelona [Spain], May 16: At least 13 people were hurt when a driver lost control and plowed into a crowd gathered outside a soccer match...
Top security team investigating TikTok murder
Mexico City [Mexico], May 16: Mexico's powerful security cabinet is investigating the murder of a young beauty influencer killed as she livestreamed a video on...
Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskiy
Antalya [Turkey], May 16: Russia's Vladimir Putin spurned a challenge to meet face-to-face with Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Turkey.
UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza
Gaza [Israel], May 16: The United Nations said it will not take part in a U.S.-backed humanitarian operation in Gaza because it is not impartial, neutral or independent, while Israel pledged to facilitate the effort without being involved in aid deliveries.
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
Visiting the Middle East, Mr. Trump warns Iran
Russia and Ukraine clash before talks
Harvard University Expands Lawsuit Against White House
Girl escapes dog cage, accuses couple of years of abuse in US
