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U.S. ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE

Middle East U.S. ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE May 12, 20265:15 AM ET By  The Associated Press Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires to intercept as air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv, on Oct. 23, 2024. Nathan Howard/AP/Pool Reuters hide caption toggle caption Nathan Howard/AP/Pool Reuters TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Ir...

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Spain calls for the creation of an EU army amid fears Europe can no longer rely on NATO for protection

Spain calls for the creation of an EU army amid fears Europe can no longer rely on NATO for protectionBy PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:11, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 10:11, 12 May 2026 e-mail View comments

‘Turning their noses up!’ Ellie Costello and Alex Armstrong slam Labour ministers dodging GB News scrutiny

Ellie Costello and Alex Armstrong have shared their frustration over Labour ministers dodging scrutiny from GB News. The Breakfast presenters said it was a “familiar story” and issued a warning to the Government amid a leadership crisis for Keir Starmer. “Darren Jones, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, is out doing the media rounds this morning,” Ellie began. “Unfortunately, he does not have time to speak to GB News this morning. It is a familiar story.“Perhaps if they had come on and s...

Bahrain jails three for life over links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court has sentenced three people to life imprisonment in two separate cases involving alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The Bahrain News Agency quoted the head of the Terror Crimes Prosecution as saying that two defendants were convicted of communicating with the Iran's IRGC with the aim of carrying out hostile and terrorist acts against Bahrain.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The court sen...

Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge

Prime minister says process for challenging a leader has not been triggered and Labour should get on with governing• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told his cabinet he will not resign as prime minister, saying the threshold for a leadership challenge has not been met.In comments that effectively dared the health secretary, Wes Streeting, to launch a challenge against him, Starmer said he intended to get on with governing. Continue reading...

Labour MP in seat eyed by Burnham allies says she will not stand aside

Exclusive: Marie Rimmer backs Keir Starmer and deals blow to Greater Manchester mayor’s byelection hopesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s hopes of returning to Westminster were dealt a blow on Tuesday as the Merseyside MP whose seat had been named by key allies for a potential byelection said she would not stand down and backed Keir Starmer to stay in office.Marie Rimmer, the MP for St Helens South and Whiston, said the mayor of Greater Manchester had not spoken to her “in years” –...

Yogi of northeast? How 'outsider' Himanta emerged as BJP's next-gen leader

After winning the BJP a brute majority in the 2026 Assam assembly polls, the question now is whether Himanta Biswa Sarma stands at par with chief ministers like Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, who are widely regarded as disciplined Sangh loyalists and potential next generation leaders of the BJP in the post Modi-Shah era.

'सनातन को खत्म किया ही जाना चाहिए', चुनाव हारने के बाद CM विजय के सामने बोले DMK नेता उदयनिधि

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Keir Starmer insists he will continue governing despite mounting calls to quit

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The Bahamas goes to polls in three-way battle with immigration a key issue

Rising cost of living such as high gas prices also a concern in election that will have record number of votersVoters in the Bahamas head to the polls on Tuesday in a hotly contested general election featuring high-profile candidates such as the former basketball champion Rick Fox.Voters in the Caribbean archipelago are divided over concerns about immigration, especially from neighbouring Haiti, and the rising cost of living, with significant spikes in gas prices caused by war in the Middle East...

As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?

Politics As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing? May 12, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Domenico Montanaro As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing? Audio will be available later today.

Tuesday’s primaries to set up key fall matchups in Nebraska

Tuesday’s primary elections in Nebraska will set the stage for November in a battleground House district, as well as a potentially competitive Senate contest, as Democrats try to win control of Congress.

Russian ship 'carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea' explodes in Mediterranean

Russian ship Ursa Major went down in the Mediterranean Sea, 60 miles off the coast of Spain, and it is suspected of carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea

'Sanatana Dharma must be abolished': Udhayanidhi Stalin in Tamil Nadu assembly

Udhayanidhi Stalin, as Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly, reiterated his call for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma, stating it divides people. He also emphasized the primacy of the Tamil invocation song, "Tamil Thai Vazhthu," at all government events, demanding it not be sidelined.

Iran could raise uranium enrichment to 90% if US attacks again, lawmaker says

Ebrahim Rezaei said the Iranian parliament will discuss such an option

Exposed: The secret Indian networks replacing American workers

Are American workers being replaced in their own tech industry?In this GB News documentary, Steven Edginton travels to Silicon Valley to investigate the rise of the H-1B visa system — and the growing dominance of foreign workers in America’s most important industry.From Google contractors to long-time employees at major corporations, American workers describe being laid off, outsourced, and even forced to train their replacements.At the same time, immigration lawyers and industry insiders explai...

Complaints against judge to be examined in U-turn

Complaints against judge to be examined in U-turn34 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael BuchananSocial affairs correspondentBBCSeveral women have complained about the behaviour of Judge Philip LancasterComplaints of misconduct against a judge are to be examined after a U-turn by a judicial watchdog.The 10 complaints, spanning a seven-year period, were made against Philip Lancaster, an employment tribunal judge in Leeds.The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) had previ...

Vijay's astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel appointed Officer on Special Duty in Tamil Nadu government

Vijays astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel appointed Officer on Special Duty in Tamil Nadu government

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