Doha, Qatar: A new French public opinion survey has revealed a significant rise in positive perceptions of Qatar among the French public, reflecting the country’s growing diplomatic and economic influence in Europe and the Middle East. According to the ‘French Perspectives on Foreign Policy Wave 2 »»»

The national plan for secondary education admissions in Bulgaria for the 2026/2027 school year shows that 63% of the enrolment positions are for vocational training. To ensure that secondary-level vocational education is linked to the needs of the labour market, it is essential to develop the dual »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their h»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

  ↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»

Alternative for Germany’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said his party wants to form the first AfD-led regional government in Germany, European media reported. Recent polls show AfD on course to win the September election in the eastern German state, with the possibility of gove»»»

Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar is expected in Brussels this week, seeking to reach an agreement with the EU Commission on unlocking €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen over the rule-of-law breaches during the previous government of Viktor Orbán. “Both sides will do everything they can»»»

On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one the boilers of the USS St. Louis. Freeman Johnson, who turned 106 in March, never witnessed the surprise attack. He never heard his shipmates firing antiaircraft»»»

epa12987162 Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Saturday. Photo by Stringer/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- The International Federation R»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s maritime connectivity is set to improve with the launch of a new Ocean Rise Express shipping service linking Jeddah Islamic Port with major Asian and European ports. Operated by CMA CGM, the new service connects Jeddah Islamic Port with Kobe, Nagoya, and Yokohama in Japan; Xi»»»

Twenty-one students died and dozens more were injured as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, the Lugansk People's Republic, on Friday night. “Today, media representatives from 19 countries arrived in the Lugansk People’s Republic: Austria,»»»

On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. 1 of 6 | On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo On this date in h»»»

Travelers must be screened at one of three U.S. airports before returning home. Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment on Saturday prepare to transport the body of person who died of Ebola for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic»»»

As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance. The message from Washington today came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 — NATO’s collective defence guarantee. In recent »»»

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has added CMA CGM's Ocean Rise Express (OCR) shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port, aiming to strengthen maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and global markets, support the smooth flow of supply chains, and increase the efficiency of port operations. The »»»

European Union countries will face large bills for defense, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance ministers on Saturday, suggesting a mix of reforms, consolidation and joint borrowing as a way to manage that. "If left unchecked, public debt will b»»»

Paris, France: Alone in her bedroom, six-year-old Emilia laughs at jokes told by kids on the other side of the world and listens to stories told by a lively adult voice. The tales and gags -- many baffling to adult ears -- are emitted by a Yoto player, one of a growing class of sound-only gadgets f»»»

On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. 1 of 6 | On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo On this date in history: In 1701, Capt.»»»

BRUSSELS: Belgium is set to spend nearly €700 million on Norwegian-made cruise missiles for its new F-35 fighter jets, according to reports by De Tijd and L’Echo. The AGM-184 JSM missiles are being developed by Norway’s Kongsberg with US defence firm Raytheon. The weapons can strike targets on land»»»

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” warning the outbreak could accelerate rapidly. With no approved vaccine or treatment available, health officials are racing to contain the virus and »»»

GENEVA: The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with almost 750 suspected case»»»

ROME: Italy, France, Britain, and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was “undermining stability” and prospects for a two-state solution. “We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative »»»

Soldiers of the “Black Jack” brigade ritually furled and packed their unit’s colours in Fort Hood, Texas, in early May, as the tank unit’s 4,000 troops prepared to deploy to Poland to help defend NATO against the Russian threat. “When an armoured brigade combat team deploys forward, it sends a clea»»»

Brussels: European stock markets closed higher on Friday, with major regional indices reaching their strongest levels in more than a month amid broad investor optimism and gains across key sectors. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 index rose 0.73% to finish at 625.12 points, marking its biggest we»»»

BERLIN: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah met Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan in Berlin on Friday, and the two sides discussed economic cooperation, vocational training and humanitarian support. The crown prince expressed Jordan’s appreciati»»»

KYIV: Diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, adding that he expected new US proposals on how that diplomacy will be conducted. Zelensky, speaking in his nightly video address, also said the frontline situation was favo»»»

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organizers said on Friday, with several hospitalized with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. Israel's prison service denied the allegation»»»

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a press conference on the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Photo by Martial Trezzini/EPA May»»»

The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continues to rise. The WHO upgraded its risk assessment level from high to very high for the DR Congo, while keeping the regional»»»

Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was "undermining stability" and prospects for a two-state solution. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»

Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, condemning settler violence and warning construction companies not to bid for tenders. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»

HELSINGBORG: NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 US troops to Poland just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statem»»»

European foreign ministers holding talks at a NATO summit in Sweden Friday scrambled to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump’s decision to send 5,000 US troops to Poland, just weeks after he ordered 5,000 troops to be pulled out of Europe. Sweden's foreign »»»

Last year, for the first time in its history, Israel recorded a negative migration balance. In 2024, 82,700 Israelis left the country, an all-time record. In Europe, Germany is benefiting the most, attracting 18 percent of this emigration according to the OECD. Settling in Germany is facilitated by»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov denied any involvement in the appointment of former Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva and rejected accusations linking him or his party to the so-called “Eight Dwarfs” affair and fugitive former investigator Petyo Petrov. Speaking to reporters in parliament,»»»

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe declined in 2025, marking a period of slowdown and structural transformation in the investment landscape. The number of announced projects was 7% lower than in 2024 and remains significantly below peak-period levels, against a backdrop shaped by moderate ec»»»

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, citing his support for the country’s conservative president, Karol Nawrocki. The move comes after the Pentagon abruptly canceled a planned rotation of 4,000 US troops into Poland last week, triggering conf»»»

Berlin, Germany: Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest injury setback for the veteran goalkeeper. On Friday, Bayern announced Neuer was not a part of the 21-man squad making the trip to the German capital for the show»»»

Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport’s management received a delegation from the Malta Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Department yesterday, accompanied by the Director of the Aviation Security Office at the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was an audit aimed at reviewing a»»»

A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party. The giant structure -- set to dwarf the Eiffel Tower at 365 meters (1,200 feet) once completed -- is going up in the for»»»

POLITICS - JUSTICE Standart writes that the National Assembly made the first step towards restoring the commission for countering corruption after MPs passed the bill on first reading. The move comes amid pressure linked to blocked European funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, including ar»»»

The Russian Northern Fleet’s intelligence-gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov is loitering in the Norwegian Sea as NATO conducts its anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose. While Russia on Thursday concluded a three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving ballistic and cruise missile launches in»»»

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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing an earlier decision to cancel the deployment as Washington presses Europe to shoulder more of its own defence burden.  US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, afte»»»

WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that additional 5,000 US troops will be deployed to Poland. "Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announc»»»

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in September 2025. Trump on Thursday announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI)»»»

Europe’s economy is slowing sharply as the Iran war drives up energy costs, deepening pressure on households and challenging policy makers. Fresh data for May showed euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years while inflation pressures intensified, raising fear»»»