Doha, Qatar: The Land Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle tobacco products into Qatar on Thursday, May 21, 2026. In a post on its social media, the customs authority said the attempt was uncovered after a customs inspector became suspicious of one of the incoming trucks arriving at »»»

Commercial air traffic over Iran has thinned dramatically, reviving fears of a possible new military escalation in the Middle East even as regional powers intensify diplomatic efforts to salvage fragile negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The unusually empty skies above Iran — coupled with »»»

New Delhi, India: India and the African Union have postponed a summit meeting due to take place next week in New Delhi after an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. "Mindful of the emerging public health situation on the continent... the two sides agreed that it would be advisable to con»»»

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed regional developments and discussed prospects of the United States-Tehran negotiations, Iranian state media reported on Thursday, as President Donald Trump warned Washington could resume the war “v»»»

Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star -- an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to be sacrificed within days. Owner Zia Uddin Mridha, 38, said his brother named the 700 kilogram (1,500 pound) bull over its flowing he»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the 35th Doha International Book Fair at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. At the start of his tour, His Highness viewed the 'This is Qatar' book project, which is the guest of honour at this year's f»»»

Beirut, May 21 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Lebanon, Iyad al-Hazzaa, held talks Thursday with Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar on legal and judicial cooperation and broader issues of mutual interest between the two countries. According to the Syrian embassy in Beirut, the discussions fo»»»

Abu Dhabi, May 21 (SANA) The third edition of the Economy Middle East Summit 2026 opened Thursday in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market ADGM, bringing together ministers, policymakers, government officials and executives from global financial institutions and companies. Held at t»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market resumed its downward trajectory on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, with broad-based losses across all major indices as foreign selling intensified and investors continued reducing exposure following the market’s strong rally earlier this quarter. The benchmark EGX30 fell 1.59% »»»

In the first quarter of 2026, poultry meat and by-products accounted for the majority of meat imports to Kyrgyzstan, with a value of $21.1 million. The National Statistical Committee’s data say. The total volume of meat product imports amounted to 19,391.5 tons. Shipping structure: Poultry and beef»»»

Energy Minister Iva Petrova has appointed a new Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), she announced at a press conference on Thursday outlining the government's priorities in the energy sector. The new board members are Andrey Zhivkov, Ilza Chinkova, Ivo Todorov, Petar Angelov a»»»

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with US intelligence ⁠assessments. US intelligence indicates ⁠Iran’s military is rebuilding much faster than initially estimated, th»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the Iranian bullying has eroded trust, warning that attempts to impose a new regional reality following its recent military setbacks would not succeed. In a post on X platform, Gargash said the Gulf region had grown accustomed»»»

A bill «On the Heritage of Nomadic Civilizations and the Special Status of the World Nomad Games» has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament). The document proposes to legally enshrine the special status of the Games as an international cultural and sports project initiated by Kyrgyzstan»»»

The National Confederation for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CONAF) says Romania does not lack competent women, but does face a representation problem in the spaces where political and administrative decisions are made. The fact that, in recent political consultations, most delegations were made up exc»»»

Parliament on Thursday passed at first and second reading in a single sitting amendments to the State Financial Inspection Act, tabled by the Council of Ministers. The changes aim to reflect Bulgaria's adoption of the euro as the national currency in provisions related to compensation for damages c»»»

Goods worth over EUR 210,000 were confiscated during a specialized operation of the Economic Police Sector to the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Varna at the Golden Sands summer resort, the Varna Regional Directorate said on Thursday. The items with fake brands were found in two r»»»

RIYADH: Jordan’s local revenues increased 1.6 percent year on year to 2.19 billion Jordanian dinars ($3.08 billion) in the three months to the end of March, mainly driven by higher non-tax revenues, despite regional challenges. According to the country’s Ministry of Finance, non-tax revenues increa»»»

The Islamic Resistance continued on Thursday dealing successive blows to the gatherings of Israeli occupation soldiers and vehicles in South Lebanon, targeting them with heavy missiles salvos and loitering drones. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statement to detail the Resistance attack»»»

Ankara, Turkiye: At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa applications for the World Cup, an AFP correspondent said. The squad arrived in Turkiye's southern Antalya resort on Monday for a training camp ahead of the 2026 to»»»

Dubai: The United Kingdom has signed what it described as a “historic” free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, becoming the first G7 nation to secure a trade pact with the six-member bloc that includes the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday inaugurated Al Majarrah Park, affiliated with Sharjah Art Foundation, following its redesign, which embodies an artistic and cultural character reflecting the Emirate’s vision of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanes towns of Kfar Dounin, Bar’ashit and Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar correspondent 21-05-2026 12:48 PM Lates»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met at the Foreign Ministry with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik, the ministry’s press office said on Thursday. During the meeting, the two reaffirmed the excellent dialogue and the friendly and good-neighbourly bilateral relations, discussing op»»»

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has acknowledged “systemic” failings as investigators probe allegations of child abuse by non-teaching staff at more than 100 nurseries and primary schools in the French capital, in a scandal that has shocked the public and exposed major gaps in child protection and ac»»»

RIYADH: Qatar Investment Authority and Spain’s state-owned COFIDES have agreed to establish a €300 million ($327 million) joint investment fund targeting strategic projects across the European country, with a focus on green transition, digital transformation, and technological innovation. In a stat»»»

PODUJEVO: Panting puppies lie exhausted, wedged between the plastic bags and cartons spilling down a hillside in northern Kosovo, while other dogs snuffle around the dump hunting for edible morsels. The sheer number of canines roaming free has become bothersome, and locals in the Podujevo district »»»

SONY DSC Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty called on British companies to benefit from investment opportunities in Egypt and expand their existing activities. This came during his meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in London with chairme»»»

A top UAE official denounced Iran's claim of control over Emirati waters in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz as a "pipe dream" Thursday, following an announcement by an Iranian body overseeing the strait. "The regime is trying to establish a new reality born from a clear military defeat, but attempts»»»

A draft law aimed at strengthening the protection of Kyrgyzstan’s water bodies has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh. The document proposes a sharp increase in fines for pollution of lakes and rivers, a ban on the destruction of sea buckthorn thickets in Issyk-Kul region, and tougher penalties »»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that a major student protest is planned for Saturday at Slavija Square in Belgrade. The Ministry advised Bulgarian citizens staying in or travelling to Serbia to avoid central parts of Belgrade, where large gatherings are expected. Road b»»»

DUBAI: US pop rock band Imagine Dragons will headline the After-Race Concerts at the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday, Dec. 5, announced Ethara. The global chart-toppers join Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson, who are set to open the performances on Yas Island on Thursday, D»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power for most of the past 17 years due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties. But that alliance is tearing apart his governing coalition and proving to be another major liability for the long-serving I»»»

President Iliana Yotova has said she does not share concerns that Bulgaria would be unable to handle the organization of Eurovision 2027, speaking to journalists in Pazardzhik. She expressed confidence in the country’s capacity to manage the large-scale event and voiced hope for continued musical s»»»

Russia will hold its latest Russia-Africa summit in October, according to officials involved in preparations for the event, as Moscow seeks to expand political, military and economic influence across Africa amid continuing confrontation with western powers. The date of the summit has not yet been c»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin kicked off a two-day visit to Beijing on May 19, arriving with a high-powered delegations containing top officials and leading businessmen. The trip follows on less than a week after US President Donald Trump made the same journey, also with a high power delegation»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Qawzah with artillery shells: Hezbollah»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers near the river on the outskirts of Deir Siryan with artillery shells a»»»

Aashdod: Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation. The video, shared on X by firebrand minister Itamar Ben Gvir, was»»»

Dubai: A sharp divide has emerged between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over whether to resume military action against Iran, as tense diplomacy and war planning now appear to be running in parallel behind the scenes. A heated hour-long phone call between th»»»

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed its continued efforts at the regional and international levels in the areas of conflict prevention and reduction, addressing root causes, mediation and peacebuilding, and humanitarian diplomacy, aimed at strengthening efforts to maintain international peace and»»»

President Iliana Iotova told journalists in Pazardzhik on Thursday that she supports the government's approach of first holding broad public consultations on administrative reform with all stakeholders. The President said administrative reform cannot be carried out in a piecemeal manner and must be»»»

The Regional Development and Public Works Ministry and the ruling Progressive Bulgaria are prioritizing the fastest rather than the cheapest solution for restoring the road damaged by the landslide near the winter resort of Pamporovo in the Rhodope Mountains, Regional Development Minister Ivan Shis»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power for most of the past 17 years due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties. But that alliance is tearing apart his governing coalition and proving to be another major liability for the long-serving Israeli lead»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up a two-day state visit to Beijing, during which he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, hailed “unprecedented” bilateral ties, describing the relationship as a stabilizing force amid growing global turbulence. The two leaders held nearly three hour»»»

The US has no obligation to give Israel anything and should cut off all aid, conservative American journalist Tucker Carlson has said. America’s association with Israel’s “many crimes” has damaged its global reputation, he argued. Speaking to Israeli Channel 13 in an interview aired on Tuesday, Car»»»

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters as it approached Gaza on May 18, preventing the vessels from reaching the enclave and detaining more than 400 activists from around 40 countries. The mission set out from Türkiye to challenge Israel’s naval blockade and dr»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was furious after a tense call with US President Donald Trump over a new proposal to end the war with Iran, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. One US source briefed on the conversation said Netanyahu’s “hair was on f»»»

Elon Musk's SpaceX filed for a stock market debut on Wednesday that could become the largest IPO in history, seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation of as much as $1.75 trillion, according to US media reports. Musk would remain CEO, CTO and chairman after the listing. Elon Musk's Spa»»»

A flurry of defections from a powerful Sudanese militia, combined with a recent military victory by the Sudanese Armed Forces in the south, has led some to wonder whether the tide may finally be turning in one of Africa’s deadliest civil wars. It comes after the army said it had recaptured the town»»»