Ali Al ShoukFriday May 22, 2026 Livestock costs are on the rise at Dubai's Al Qusais market ahead of Eid Al Adha. Chris Whiteoak / The National Dubai’s livestock traders are heading into Eid Al Adha with brisk business — and sharply higher prices — as families prepare for the holiday’s traditional sacrificial feast amid heavy demand and disruption linked to the Iran war. Vendors in Al Qusais said animal prices have climbed by as much as 40 per cent before the festival, a jump they attribute largely to higher shipping costs…

LUANDA, Angola — European leaders descended on Luanda this week for the EU-African Union summit with a clear, urgent goal: secure access to Africa’s critical minerals and shore up fragile supply chains as global geopolitical tensions rise. "Africa and Europe are partners of choice, bound by common interests and priorities and shared values," EU Council President António Costa wrote on social media as the summit began. "In a turbulent world, our commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future — and to…

The dawn in Europe brought with it surprising headlines: Donald Trump, the former leader of the United States, seemed set for what could be an unprecedented second chapter in his presidency. This news reverberated across the continent with allies and fellow right-wing leaders offering their congratulations. “Here's to the largest political comeback ever seen across the pond!” exclaimed Hungary’s flamboyant leader Viktor Orbán. He took to social media to shout out President @realDonaldTrump’s incredible win. “The world…