Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday. A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take pla»»»

The ruling Progressive Bulgaria party called the resignation of Borislav Sarafov from the top office of the National Investigation Service "an understandable personal decision". “Sarafov’s resignation is a personal decision that is fully understandable,” MP Rumen Milanov said in the halls of Parlia»»»

The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Borislav Sarafov as Director of the National Investigation Service and as Deputy Prosecutor General. Sarafov announced his resignation earlier on Wednesday. “Today I submitted a request to the Prosecuto»»»

Tunis, May 27 (TAP) – The weather, on Wednesday, will be partly cloudy across most regions, according to forecasts issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the East. They will be light to...»»»

Air defense units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed more than 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the city’s governor said on Telegram. There were no injuries, according to preliminary data, Mikhail Razvozhayev said, addin»»»

SEOUL: South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an attack ‌on ‌a cargo ‌ship ⁠operated by local shipper ⁠HMM in the Strait of Hormuz ⁠earlier this ‌month likely ‌involved an ‌Iranian ‌anti-ship missile. The Iranian embassy in ‌Seoul did not immediately ⁠respond ⁠to a request for commen»»»

DUBAI: The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad, India, mocked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he shared photos of himself visiting the Taj Mahal during a recent trip to India. Rubio, who toured the marble mausoleum with his wife Janet as part of a four-day visit, described the Taj Mahal as “one »»»

London's firefighting service said Wednesday it was responding to a fire in Golders Green, a neighbourhood home to a large Jewish community targeted in recent months by a number of arson attacks. Several UK media outlets reported the fire was impacting a Jewish supermarket, Kosher Kingdom, with ima»»»

RIYADH: Global fertilizer prices are projected to rise more than 30 percent in 2026 from 2025 levels, with urea prices expected to climb even faster as conflict-related shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz tighten global supply. According to a report by Oxford Economics, prolonged cons»»»

EU officials were guarded on the prospect of closer relations with the UK amid growing speculation that London wants to reverse much of the Brexit process. Relations with the UK were high on the agenda at a meeting of the EU’s general affairs council in Brussels on Tuesday (25 May) and, ahead of th»»»

May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. military has killed another person in its latest strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Trump administration's deadly crackdown on alleged narcotics trafficking in interenational waters. The Tuesday strike was the 58th publicly disclosed by U.S. Southern Command»»»

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid made a surprise appearance at the Victoria’s Secret casting call in Miami this week, joining the nationwide search for a new generation of runway models ahead of the brand’s 2026 fashion show. The supermodel was spotted at Dadeland Mall, where aspir»»»

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) was forced to apologise yesterday on behalf of Libya’s commercial banks after the sudden disruption to electronic payment services. The CBL confirm that services have been restored to normal. However, there were still further reports of the card payment system not wo»»»

Progressive Bulgaria extended greetings to Muslims in Bulgaria and around the world celebrating the holy holiday of Kurban Bayram with a message centered on compassion, charity and the preservation of spiritual values. On behalf of the Progressive Bulgaria parliamentary group, Emine Gulestan descri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Art has always been a language beyond words, but in times of emotional strain that we all experience in our lives, it can become a lifeline for children and communities. Community Arts Lead at Qatar Foundation Ameera Al Aji and a specialist in fine arts and art therapy, emphasises that»»»

Doha, Qatar: The students of Birla Public School brought laurels to the school by securing the Silver Medal in the Improvisational Challenge at the prestigious Destination Imagination 2025–26 competition. Destination Imagination is an educational programme organised by the Al Faisal Without Borders»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Oman are holding negotiations to determine a new procedure for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani said on Wednesday. "Iran and Oman, as adjacent coastal states, are negotiating »»»

Oil major Total Energies said on Wednesday it would extend its policy of capping fuel prices at its French service stations through the month of June as the Middle East crisis continues. The company said it would ⁠keep the price ⁠caps, first announced in March, at €1.99 ($2.32) per liter for gasoli»»»

MRF marked Kurban Bayram on Wednesday with a message focused on compassion, unity and humanity. Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum, Ayten Sabri MP described the holiday as not only a symbol of sacrifice, but also a reminder that true wealth lies in generosity, kindness and hope rather than mat»»»

Parliament, on Wednesday, voted 196-0 to adopt at first reading an amendment to the budget extension act, increasing the minimum old-age pension for pensionable service from EUR 322.37 to EUR 347.51 as of July 1. The purpose is to ensure that under the conditions of an extended budget pensioners re»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, Israeli shelling of Maifadoun and Kfar Remman 27-0»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Syrian Medical Association in Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society, organised a scientific and cultural symposium entitled ‘The History of Medicine in Islamic Civilisation’ at Al-Razi Hall of the Qatar Cancer Society, with the attendance of a distinguished group of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail announces the opening of Brisa by Praia, a new beachfront restaurant located on the hotel’s private shoreline. Inspired by Mediterranean coastal destinations including Ibiza, the Côte d’Azur and the Greek islands, the concept brings together all-day dining, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Falconry Association has concluded a successful participation in the 8th Traditional Sports Festival in Istanbul, reinforcing Qatar’s role in preserving and promoting falconry heritage while strengthening cultural ties with participating nations. The four-day festival, organ»»»

Doha: Diabetes Qatar organised an educational support programme for mothers of children living with type 1 diabetes at Park Hyatt recently, bringing together 25 mothers for a day focused on education, peer support, and practical diabetes management. The initiative aimed to equip mothers with the kn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library brought knowledge, heritage, and innovation to the 35th Doha International Book Fair, welcoming 4773 visitors over ten days at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from May 14 to 23, 2026. As one of the Arab world’s leading literary platforms, the fai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Artificial Intelligence is redefining the world of work in profound ways. But when he spoke at Qatar Foundation’s Education City Speaker Series, Mo Gawdat offered reassurance to those who fear a technological takeover of the workplace: “AI will reshape roles, but should not wipe out en»»»

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed its deep concern yesterday over reports of continued mobilization of armed groups, along with the alarming increase in assassinations in and around the city of Zawia, which it said threatens to ignite a new wave of violence and further »»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary movement Sayyed Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi has cautioned that Muslim people’s neglect of Palestine is enabling Israeli expansionist agenda. In a message on eve of Eid Al-Adha, Sayyed Al-Houthi offered his warmest greetings to Muslims worldwide on the occasion. »»»

FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met on Monday, May 25, 2026, with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda, H E Antoine Marie Kajangwe, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, the two sides discussed wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s office and retail real estate sectors remained broadly stable during the first quarter of 2026 despite softer activity toward the end of Q1 amid regional uncertainty and seasonal factors, noted ValuStrat in its latest report. The data showed that approximately 23,300 square met»»»

British Ambassador to Iraq Irfan Siddiq sharply criticized Iran-backed armed factions, accusing them of operating through intimidation and extortion in a mafia-like manner. He also revealed that one such group had taken control of a contract originally awarded to a British company operating in Iraq»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to celebrate Eid Al Adha today with thousands of worshippers expected to gather for Eid prayers at mosques and prayer grounds across the country, while a packed calendar of family-friendly events and cultural activities promises a festive atmosphere throughout the holiday.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has urged people to slaughter their Eid Al-Adha sacrifices only at designated abattoirs, stressing that the measure is essential to protecting public health and ensuring the safety and quality of meat consumed during the festive season. In a public awarenes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Many pilgrims from Qatar praised the extensive efforts by the Qatari Hajj Mission and the high-quality services provided during this year’s Hajj season, as they performed the standing at Arafat, the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage, following their stay in Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah. P»»»

GENEVA: The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the center of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. “Spain reported a new ‌case among ‌the passengers who ‌are ⁠in quarantine, which brings ⁠the total number of cases to 13,”»»»

TEHRAN: An Iranian Revolutionary Guards official said on Wednesday that renewed war with the United States was unlikely but warned that Iran stood ready against any attack. “The possibility of war is low because of the enemy’s weakness, the armed forces are lying in wait with full magazines,” said »»»

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of the dangers of “extreme heat” gripping the world’s most populous country on Wednesday, with troops battling forest fires and local authorities reporting deaths from heatstroke. International air-quality monitoring platform AQI recorded that t»»»

The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has intensified its emergency preparedness efforts for Eid Al Adha, with teams operating around the clock across the emirate to protect lives and property during the holiday period. Brigadier Yousef Obaid Yousef Harmoul Al Shamsi, Director-General of the authorit»»»

Dubai: Barun Khanal still remembers the uncertainty he felt when he arrived in the UAE from Nepal in May 2007 on a three-month tourist visa. Despite holding an MBA in finance, he had no job offer, no long-term plan, and no guarantee that he would succeed. To support himself, he took whatever work h»»»

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple locations across Kerala linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his family members and associates as part of its probe into the controversial CMRL-Exalogic financial transactions case. The coordinated se»»»

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has issued a royal order establishing the Council of Islamic Endowments Affairs, a unified body to oversee both Sunni and Jaafari Shi'ite Islamic endowments under a single institutional framework. Under order No. 18 of 2026, the council will be chaired by Na»»»

Samsung union members on Wednesday signed a deal securing massive annual bonuses – averting a major strike in South Korea where Samsung Electronics alone accounts for around 12.5 percent of gross domestic product. Global demand for the memory chips that power AI data centres has turbocharged S»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Zawtar Al-Gharbiya, Zawtar Al-Sharqiya, Toura, Srifa and Barish: Al-Manar correspondent»»»

The Bahamas, Canada and Thailand on Tuesday imposed travel restrictions affecting travelers from Ebola-hit the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, as well as neighboring South Sudan. File Photo by EPA May 27 (UPI) -- The Bahamas, Canada and Thailand are imposing travel restrictions on traveler»»»

Dubai: A Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of BYJU'S, to six months in prison for contempt after he allegedly failed to comply with court orders linked to disclosure of his assets, according to a Bloomberg report. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

China is restricting overseas travel for leading AI specialists from companies including Alibaba and DeepSeek, as Beijing pushes for greater self-reliance in artificial intelligence, robotics, and semiconductors, Bloomberg has reported. Citing anonymous sources, the outlet claimed on Tuesday that C»»»

Beijing, China, May 27 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s Ministry of Economy and Industry participated Tuesday in an international conference specializing in cement manufacturing and environmentally friendly production technologies in Beijing, northern China, as part of efforts to strengthen industr»»»

BENGALURU: Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday ‌as investors assessed ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, and awaited comments from Federal Reserve officials for monetary policy clues. Spot gold was down 0.3 percent at $4,493.43 per ounce, as ​of 08:45 a.m. Saudi time. US gold futures for Ju»»»