100 migrants rescued in two operations south of Crete
A total of 100 migrants were rescued south of Crete in two separate operations on Monday. A patrol boat from the EU border agency Frontex rescued 56 migrants from a vessel 23 nautical miles southeast of Kaloi Limenes in the Iraklio regional unit. The passengers were transported to a temporary recep»»»
Poland's wanted ex-justice minister flees Hungary for U.S. - UPI.com
Zbigniew Ziobro, seen here at a Law and Justice political party convention in October, said Sunday that he had fled Hungary for the United States. File Photo by Art Service Poland Out/EPA May 11 (UPI) -- Poland's former justice minister, wanted on misappropriation-related charges, has fled Hungary »»»
Bessent says will visit Seoul ahead of Trump-Xi summit - UPI.com
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, seen here at an April 15 press briefing at the White House, posted on X Monday that he will visit South Korea before heading to China for a summit this week. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to visit South Kor»»»
Groundbreaking: 'Controlled' quakes triggered under Swiss Alps
Bedretto, Switzerland: Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks. "It was a success!" said Domenico Giardini, one of the lead researchers on th»»»
Now down to #12: US passport drops to lowest rank ever on world travel freedom list
The US passport — long a symbol of global mobility and influence — has fallen out of the world’s top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in its history. The shift is driven, in part, by recent changes in visa policies including a new requirement imposed by Brazil for American travelers. A»»»
France’s Macron defends Europe in Africa
NAIROBI: French President Emmanuel Macron, in Nairobi for a two-day economic summit, has defended European involvement in Africa, contrasting relations with China’s strategy across the continent. In an interview with Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, the French leader said he first strongly cond»»»
Pakistan expects up to $4.6 billion in IT exports this fiscal year — PM office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects IT exports to reach up to $4.6 billion in the current fiscal year, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday, underscoring the government’s push to expand one of the country’s fastest-growing sources of foreign exchange. Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled services sector has »»»
EGX reaches highest closing level in recent years as firmer pound supports rally
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the week with strong gains on Sunday, 10 May 2026, as improving currency conditions, resilient liquidity and broad market buying pushed the benchmark index to its highest closing level in recent years. The benchmark EGX30 rose 1.91% to 54,628 points, extending it»»»
Gasoline prices rise sharply in Kyrgyzstan, administration names reason - | 24.KG
The head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, stated that the sharp increase in fuel prices in the country is linked to the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as a global rise in oil and gas prices.»»»
Worker falls into elevator shaft from 10th floor at construction site in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A fatal accident occurred at a construction site in the city of Bishkek, where a worker died after falling into an elevator shaft. The information was confirmed by the police department of Leninsky district. According to preliminary reports, the incident happened on May 10. The man, 32, was carryin»»»
French passenger from hantavirus ship tests positive: health minister
Paris, France: A French woman repatriated from a cruise ship struck by hantavirus has tested positive with the rare disease, France's health minister said Monday. The woman, one of five French passengers flown back from the MV Hondius and placed in isolation in Paris, started to feel very unwell on»»»
Kallas: EU Expected to Agree Long-stalled Sanctions on Israeli Settlers
The European Union was expected Monday to agree new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, the bloc's top diplomat said, as a change of government in Hungary ends months of blockage. "I expect political agreement on the sanctions on violent settlers, hopefully we will get»»»
How Eastern European Businesses Use Stablecoins to Avoid Currency Volatility
Currency risk is a quiet but steady drain on business finances across Eastern Europe. A Romanian IT firm invoicing a client in euros, a Polish supplier settling payments with an Asian manufacturer, a Ukrainian freight operator moving funds under wartime banking restrictions — all face the same core»»»
Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time
A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»
Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time
A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»
Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time
A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»
Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time
A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»
Global democracy perception of US collapses, behind Russia and China for first time
A survey of nearly 100,000 people across 98 countries has found that global perception of the US has collapsed to its lowest recorded level — placing it among the five most negatively perceived countries in the world, behind both Russia and China in international favourability, and on the losing si»»»
Sanad expands MRO capacity with Dh480m engine repair centre in Al Ain
Sanad, a global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has announced that it will invest Dh480 million to establish an advanced aircraft engine component repair facility in Al Ain, as part of efforts to expand its global maintenance, repair »»»
Saudi ports handle 14.5m tonnes of cargo in April
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s ports handled over 14.53 million tonnes of cargo in April, down 34.58 percent from more than 22.2 million tonnes in the same month of 2025. General cargo amounted to 514,243 tonnes, with dry bulk cargo reaching 2,815,001 tonnes, according to a statement by the General Authori»»»
On This Day, May 11: IBM's Deep Blue beats chess legend Kasparov - UPI.com
On May 11, 1997, IBM's Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in a six-game rematch in New York. 1 of 4 | World Champion Chess champion Garry Kasparov plays against IBM's Deep Blue computer at the Association for Computing Chess Challenge on February 11, 1996, in Philadelphia. On May 11, 1997, Kasparov »»»
ISNR 2026 set to showcase cutting-edge security solutions in Abu Dhabi
The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) returns for its ninth edition, under the patronage of Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The biennial event will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Cen»»»
US citizen from hantavirus ship tests positive
Granadilla de Abona, Spain: The operation to repatriate passengers of the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak continued into Monday, as US officials said an American had tested positive for the virus. The operation evacuated 94 people of 19 different nationalities on Sunday, S»»»
Philippine lawmakers to vote on impeachment of presidential hopeful Duterte
MANILA: Lawmakers in the Philippines are set to vote on Monday on whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, in what could create a major hurdle for her bid to run for the presidency in 2028. A house justice committee last month found probable cause for her impeachment in a petition from activ»»»
Hebrew media reports an Israeli military helicopter landed at Beilinson Hospital in Tel Aviv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew media reports an Israeli military helicopter landed at Beilinson Hospital in Tel Aviv 11-05-2026 09:50 AM Latest News Urgent News Is»»»
Israeli enemy threatens the residents of Lebanon in the following towns and villages: Rihan (Jezzine), Jarjouh, Kfar Remman, Al-Namiriya, Arab Salim, Jmeijmeh, Mashghara, Qlaya (West Bekaa), Harouf - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy threatens the residents of Lebanon in the following towns and villages: Rihan (Jezzine), Jarjouh, Kfar Remman, Al-Namiriya, A»»»
US President Donald Trump to visit China May 13–15, Xinhua reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US President Donald Trump to visit China May 13–15, Xinhua reports 11-05-2026 09:46 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli newspaper Israel Hay»»»
Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom: Hezbollah continues to inflict heavy losses on Israeli army - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom: Hezbollah continues to inflict heavy losses on Israeli army 11-05-2026 09:48 AM Latest News Urgent News Isr»»»
In India, Heat-triggered Insurance Offers 'Some Relief'
Clothes seller Lata Solanki used to face a devastating choice when India's summer heat hit dangerous levels: risk her health going door-to-door for sales, or lose her income? But now the 42-year-old is part of an insurance scheme that pays out when temperatures hit a threshold, so she can stay home»»»
Head of Cabinet of Ministers nominated for President of Kyrgyz Football Union - | 24.KG
The Electoral Committee of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has approved candidates for leadership positions within the organization. The elections will be held on May 12 during the KFU Congress. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev has been nominated for the position of the KFU P»»»
7 Dubai outdoor attractions and free parks to visit before summer kicks in
Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t last forever and right now it's in that final stretch before the city shifts indoors for the summer. The weather is still just about holding up for sunset walks, picnics, playground stops and last-minute outdoor plans that don’t immediately feel like a mistake. But it»»»
Report: Connection to sewerage systems, very low in Moldavia, Oltenia and southern Muntenia areas
Connection to sewerage systems remains very low across large areas of Moldavia, Oltenia and southern Muntenia, with "systemic gaps" persisting in terms of basic infrastructure, according to a report on the efficiency of central and local public administration prepared by the Prime Minister's Chance»»»
Gov't/Report: Public administration - fragmented and oversized in relation to results; public funds - unfairly distributed
The public administration in Romania remains fragmented, oversized and inefficient in relation to results, whereas public funds are distributed unfairly, according to the Report on the Analysis of the Efficiency of Central and Local Public Administration, prepared by the Prime Minister's Chanceller»»»
The leu appreciated, on Friday, in relation to the main currencies
The national currency appreciated on Friday against the euro, which was quoted by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.2364 lei, down 2.97 bani (-0.56%) from the previous rate of 5.2661 lei. The value of the leu also rose against the dollar, with the U.S. currency quoted at 4.4493 lei, down 2.34»»»
Bucharest Stock Exchange closes higher Friday's session
The Bucharest Stock Exchange closed Friday's session higher, with the total value of transactions reaching 114.9 million lei (21.9 million euros).The main index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, BET, which includes the 20 most traded companies listed on the Regulated Market, appreciated by 1.21%, up»»»
Government: Subsidized state-owned companies require urgent monitoring, recovery, or restructuring mechanisms
The subsidized state-owned companies, especially with huge losses require monitoring, recovery or restructuring mechanisms, shows a report made by the Prime minister’s Office.The report on public administration efficiency was prepared last year, based on official data available at the time of draft»»»
Interim FinMin Nazare: Borrowing costs fall in recent days amid easing of Middle East tensions
Romania's borrowing costs started to decline, following positive international signals on easing tensions in the Middle East, interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Friday."A good news in the current geopolitical context, amid positive signals at international level regarding the re»»»
INTERVIEW/Moldova's Deputy PM Valeriu Chiveri: Taxes and duties for economic operators in Transnistria from 1 July
The authorities in the Republic of Moldova have decided to introduce taxes and duties for economic operators in the separatist region of Transnistria from 1 July, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri announced in an interview with AGERPRES Romanian National News Agency.T»»»
Chief of Defense Staff and Chairman of NATO Military Committee - visits to Sibiu and Cincu
The Chief of the Defense Staff (SMap), General Gheorghita Vlad, and the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited, on Friday, the Multinational Corps South-East Command (HQ MNC-SE) in Sibiu and the "Getica" National Joint Training Center in Cincu.According to a»»»
USR leader Dominic Fritz reiterates party will not join government with PSD
Chair of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz said on Friday that his party will no longer enter a governing majority alongside the Social Democratic Party Romania (PSD), accusing the latter of abandoning a pro-European reform path after forming a parliamentary majority with Alliance for the »»»
Permanent Electoral Authority: Political parties receive over 15.4 million lei in state subsidies in May
The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced on Friday that it transferred state budget subsidies totalling 15,469,985 lei to eight political parties in May.According to an AEP press release, the Social Democratic Party Romania (PSD) received 5,132,812 lei, the Alliance for the Union of Romani»»»
U.S. to be represented at B9 Summit in Bucharest by Thomas G. DiNanno, Undersecretary of State for Arms Control
The U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Thomas G. DiNanno, represents the US at the B9 Summit, which will take place on Wednesday in Bucharest, at the Cotroceni Palace, informs the Embassy of the United States of America in Romania.According to the cited source»»»
B9 and Nordic Countries Summit brings NATO chief, presidents, PMs to Bucharest on Wednesday
President Nicusor Dan will host the Bucharest Nine (B9) and Nordic Countries Summit on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Palace, attended by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, along with presidents and ministers.The event will be co-chaired by the President of Romania and the President of the Republic of »»»
Loyola International School holds investiture ceremony
Doha, Qatar: The assembly hall at Loyola International School’s Oasis Campus fell respectfully silent as badge met blazer and sash met shoulder, the school’s much anticipated investiture ceremony unfolded with characteristic grandeur on May 7, 2026, formally conferring office upon the newly elected»»»
Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rallied on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a US proposal was “unacceptable,” raising supply fears as the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely closed, which kept the global market tight. Brent crude futures climbed $4.04 or 3.99 percent to $105.33»»»
Nazi-looted portrait found in home of Dutch SS leader’s family: art sleuth
THE HAGUE: An artwork plundered by the Nazis from the world-famous Goudstikker collection has surfaced in the family of a notorious SS collaborator in the Netherlands, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand told AFP Monday. “Portrait of a Young Girl,” by Dutch artist Toon Kelder, had likely been hanging »»»
Groundbreaking: ‘Controlled’ quakes triggered under Swiss Alps
Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks. “It was a success!” said Domenico Giardini, one of the lead researchers on the project, as he inspec»»»
Preparing for Hajj 2026: Faith, patience and a journey like no other
Dubai: Imagine saving up for years, perhaps decades, for a single journey. You pack your bags, say goodbye to your loved ones, and travel thousands of miles to a place you have only ever seen in pictures or dreamed about at night. That is what Hajj means to a Muslim. It is not a holiday or a touris»»»
New avalanche, mudflow control bases being built on North—South road - | 24.KG
Three new road maintenance stations will be opened on Balykchy — Jalal-Abad road, part of the North — South road project. According to the Ministry of Transport, the facilities will be built at the 107th, 261st, and 358th kilometers of the road. Construction has already begun in Kyzart and Suzak di»»»
ADNOC Drilling says Iran tensions had no material impact on Q1 results
Abu Dhabi: ADX-listed ADNOC Drilling announced Monday that regional had no material operational or financial impact on its business during the first quarter of 2026, as the company reported its strongest first-quarter performance on record. The Abu Dhabi-listed drilling company said continuity plan»»»