Suspicious Iran War Bets Raise Insider Trading Concerns — Reports
Federal investigators are probing suspicious oil market trades made shortly before a US announcement on talks with Iran, American media reported. More than $800 million was staked on oil prices dropping at 6:50 a.m. on March 23. Fifteen minutes later, an announcement about “very good and productive»»»
Senate Official Blocks $1B Tied to Ballroom Project — Reports
The US Senate parliamentarian rejected a $1 billion funding provision for White House and Secret Service security that was partly connected to the planned White House ballroom, American media reported. The provision was part of a broader $72 billion package focused largely on immigration enforcemen»»»
5.2-magnitude earthquake kills two in China
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China's Guangxi region on Monday, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Guangxi's Liuzhou city at 12.21am (1621 GMT), state news agency Xinhua said, adding that one person remained missing as of the morni»»»
Ukraine launches around 600 drones at Russia, Zelensky claims ‘justified’ attack
Russian air defences intercepted around 600 Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack that killed four people. The interceptions took place across Russia's 14 regions, as well as the annexed Crimean peninsula. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said the attack was a "justified" r»»»
UK political crisis: PM Keir Starmer under pressure to resign
Starmer has vowed to fight on despite being widely unpopular after a series of setbacks, policy U-turns and questions over his judgment for appointing a friend of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as U.S. ambassador. The government is facing weeks of chaos after he rejected calls to resign following»»»
Suspected Ukrainian military drone discovered after crashing in Lithuania
A suspected Ukrainian military drone was found crashed in Lithuania on Sunday, officials said, as Baltic NATO members face growing concern over stray drones crossing into their airspace from the war in neighboring Ukraine. A suspected Ukrainian military drone was found crashed in Lithuania on Sund»»»
THIS WEEK: Final push for US trade deal and migration returns as EU leaders travel to Mexico
EU Council president António Costa and commission president Ursula von der Leyen will be travelling to Mexico for a summit taking place on Friday (22 May) focused on trade and international relations. The last EU-Mexico summit was held back in 2015. Mexico is seen as one of the EU’s main strategic »»»
Sunbeds, Umbrellas Repriced in Euros as Bulgaria Prepares for Tourist Season ShiftOpinions
With the summer season approaching, discussions are emerging over whether beach service prices along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast will rise, as operators also prepare for the country’s transition toward euro-based pricing. For the first time, tariffs for sunbeds and umbrellas will be displayed in eur»»»
Court extends Temirlan Sultanbekov's pretrial detention for two months - | 24.KG
A hearing was held in Bishkek to consider extending the pretrial detention of politician Temirlan Sultanbekov. The court ruled to keep him in custody for another two months. The defendant’s supporters and lawyers reported. According to them, the hearing was postponed for three consecutive days. Law»»»
Poland reassured on US troops
Poland's National Security Bureau (BBN) moved to calm public concern on 17 May after Reuters and CNN reported that the Pentagon had cancelled plans to rotate 4,000 US soldiers into Poland — part of a broader series of moves by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce American force numbers in Europ»»»
Oil shock strains Polish budget
Poland's state budget deficit reached approximately PLN 90 billion in the first four months of 2026, according to Finance Ministry estimates circulating in mid-May, as energy cost pressures and high defence commitments collided with steady social expenditure. The Middle East conflict — specifically»»»
Chinese poultry threatens Poland's crown
Poland — the EU's largest poultry producer with 21% of total bloc output and the world's third-largest exporter by volume — is facing a twin competitive threat from China and South America that industry leaders warn could erode its dominance within years. China has increased poultry production by n»»»
Kerala CM oath ceremony: VD Satheesan, 20 ministers to be sworn in today
New Delhi: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan, is scheduled to be held on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The event will formally mark the UDF's return to power in Kerala a»»»
Jury to decide fate of Musk’s blockbuster suit against OpenAI
OAKLAND, California: Deliberations begin Monday in the blockbuster trial pitting Elon Musk against AI giant OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, whom Musk accuses of abandoning the company’s founding mission. The three-week trial in Oakland, outside San Francisco, has seen a parade of Silicon Valley tita»»»
Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China. US arms sales to Taiwan an»»»
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage, to dock in Rotterdam
THE HAGUE: A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam on Monday, with its remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine. The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port between 10am (0800 GMT) and midday (1000 GMT) on Mon»»»
Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil
MANILA: The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and center in the trial. The impeachment trial will be a high-stakes event that cou»»»
UN General Assembly to take up climate change ‘obligations’ resolution
THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will weigh a draft resolution underlining states’ obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move that has been scaled back under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. In 2024, the small Pacific island nation o»»»
Mid-air horror: Watch the shocking moment two fighter jets collide at US air show
Los Angeles: All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided on Sunday during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The two US Navy EA-18G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, were performing an aer»»»
Aluminium recycling could cut Poland's import dependency
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CDC mobilizes Ebola response amid reports Americans abroad affected - UPI.com
Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday they were responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference on anti-fraud initiatives in the Ind»»»
Xi, Trump agree: Iran must not get nuclear weapons — what it means for the world
During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»
A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Health authorities say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with more than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths. Cases have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of internationa»»»
UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania: Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field with one amazing shot after another until he became the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship. Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until»»»
FANR: Electrical generator fire outside Barakah Plant perimeter did not affect its safety, basic systems readiness
ABU DHABI: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) stated that it is continuing to closely monitor the incident involving a fire in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. FANR conf»»»
Oil prices up sharply as traders weighed ongoing supply disruptions, benchmark crude contracts further above the $100/barrel mark
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday (May 18) as traders weighed ongoing supply disruptions tied to tensions in the Middle East and tightening global inventories, pushing benchmark crude contracts further above the $100-per-barrel mark. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $1.22 to»»»
Makkah Route Initiative eases Hajj journey for elderly and disabled pilgrims
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative is transforming the Hajj journey for thousands of pilgrims this year, with stories emerging from across Africa that highlight the program’s humanitarian reach as Muslims worldwide prepare for the annual pilgrimage beginning on May 25. Among the most po»»»
Senate parliamentarian rules against GOP's White House ballroom plan - UPI.com
President Donald Trump shows the floor plan of the new White House ballroom on Oct. 22, 2025. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled over the weekend that funding for the ballroom would have to be approved by a filibuster-proof 60-vote margin. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 17 (UP»»»
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMegha Mohan, Maggie Latham and Alvaro AlvarezBBC World Service, Freetown BBC It takes Fatima Bio only a moment to respond when we ask what it was like to be an asylum se»»»
4 Navy jet pilots eject safely after fiery Idaho airshow collision - UPI.com
Two Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided during an airshow in Idaho Sunday but all four pilots ejected and escaped without injury, military officials said. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 17 (UPI) -- Four Navy pilots escaped without injuries Sunday after a pair of EA-18G Growl»»»
Most of the architects of October 7 attacks have been killed, says Netanyahu – Ya Libnan
Share: Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad was assassinated last Friday by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is close to finishing a key war aim in Gaza: killing the planners of the October 7 attacks. The comments came after Israel said it had kil»»»
WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk'
The World Health Organisation (WHO) saidit was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as "low risk" as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated approached the Netherlands. In saying that the public-health risk for the hantavirus outbreak is “low,” the agency stated the risk for »»»
Team Qatar’s impressive haul as athletics competitions at 4th GCC Games conclude
Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar ended the athletics competitions at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 on Sunday with an impressive medal haul that strengthened their lead in the GCC standings, after raising their tally to 34 medals, including 12 gold, 13 silver, and 9 bronze medals, in an achievem»»»
Awqaf initiative to provide quality services to pilgrims
The integrated structure reflects the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs’ commitment to strengthening both field and administrative performance through a unified operational system that ensures close oversight of all organisational and service-related aspects concerning Qatari pilgrims. The»»»
US weighs drone threat from Cuba: report
Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and possibly even Florida, Axios reported Sunday, citing classified intelligence. The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and H»»»
3 killed, 5 hurt when vehicle runs onto Oakland, Calif., sidewalk - UPI.com
Three people were killed and five others injured when a vehicle ran onto an Oakland, Calif., sidewalk at high speeds late Saturday, witnesses said. File photo by StockSnap/Pixabay May 17 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and five others were hurt late Saturday when a vehicle struck and killed pedes»»»
UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Regional allies condemn drone attack on UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant, pledge full solidarity
A number of countries including Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and reaffirmed full solidarity with the country. On Sunday, the State of Kuwait strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted an elect»»»
Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years and matches Djokovic’s Masters sweep
ROME: Italian tennis fans had waited for this moment for a half century. For Jannik Sinner, though, it wasn’t just about becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago. The top-ranked Sinner’s 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final on the red »»»
’Message for friends and foes’: Libyan National Army conducts grand exercises
DERNA, Libya: The Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Marshall Khalifa Haftar and controlling southern and eastern Libya, is conducting what officers describe as its biggest military exercise yet — and a message for both friends and foes. At the entrance of a sprawling military encampment some»»»
Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of 3 drones entering from Iraqi airspace
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of three drones after they entered the Kingdom's airspace from Iraqi airspace. Major General Turki Al Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, confirmed that the ministry reserves »»»
FANR: Electrical generator fire outside Barakah Plant perimeter did not affect its safety, basic systems readiness
ABU DHABI: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) stated that it is continuing to closely monitor the incident involving a fire in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. FANR conf»»»
Xi, Trump agree: Iran must not get nuclear weapons — what it means for the Middle East and the world
During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»
Oxford Economics: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran deepens global economic fragmentation
London, May 17 (SANA) Oxford Economics said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not fundamentally restructured the global economy, but has deepened economic fragmentation and intensified pressure on international markets, exacerbating trends that were already taking shape — including rising geopolitic»»»
Saudi defense ministry says three drones entering from Iraqi airspace intercepted
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said it intercepted three drones after they entered its territory from Iraqi airspace. The Kingdom’s defense ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said that it would take the necessary operational measures to respond to any attempt to violate»»»
Saudi Arabia leads Arab condemnation of drone attack near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack that targeted an electricity generator in the UAE located outside the perimeter of the Barakah nuclear energy plant in the Al-Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. The Foreign Ministry said the attack threatens regional security and stability, and expressed i»»»
Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly toward a peace deal or “there won’t be anything left of them.” Washington, locked in conflict with Tehran since US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the Islamic republic beginning F»»»
Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant - UPI.com
Visitors inspect a model for UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant at the exhibition of World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on May 8, 2023. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA May 17 (UPI) -- A drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at the fac»»»
Amal Movement Warns Israeli Enemy Seeks to Reimpose Failed 1982 Agenda on Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Amal Movement Warns Israeli Enemy Seeks to Reimpose Failed 1982 Agenda on Lebanon 17-05-2026 22:17 PM amal movement lebanonThe Amal Movemen»»»