Tunisia highlights 70 years of ties with Japan at Sophia University event
Tunis, May 19- (TAP) -The Embassy of Tunisia in Japan took part in the “Africa Week” held at Sophia University in Tokyo on May 18, 2026, as part of celebrations marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Japan.The event featured an...»»»
Vucic receives farewell visit from Algerian ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a farewell visit from Algerian Ambassador to Belgrade Fatah Mahraz on Tuesday and thanked him for his dedicated work and his contribution to strengthening the relations between the two countries, wishing him success in his further diplomatic ca»»»
EU Doubles Purchases of Russian LNG in March
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union nearly doubled its monthly imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia in March, with the total exceeding $900 million, Sputnik has calculated based on Eurostat data. In March, EU countries imported $933 million worth of natural gas from Russia, compared»»»
Hezbollah’s Raad: Authorities in Lebanon Emboldened by Israeli Enemy, Act against their Own People - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Henkel and Mediascope turn permanent retail placements into sources of audience data and measurable insights with SparkSense
Henkel, in partnership with Mediascope, implemented SparkSense technology within the Retail Data Analysis project, designed to bring to retail a more precise approach regarding the visibility, exposure, and performance of digital content integrated into permanent placements. The pilot project inclu»»»
“School of Young Cadres” opened at Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
An official ceremony of opening of the «School of Young Cadres» took place on May 19 as part of the Youth Council under the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. Speaker of Parliament Marlen Mamataliev attended the event and emphasized that the country’s future is directly linked to the edu»»»
Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war ‘sacrifice’
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the US and Israel.The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares»»»
Deputy Prime Minister Donev Says Purpose of Social Dialogue Is to Achieve Solutions in Interest of Society
“The purpose of social dialogue is to achieve common solutions in the interest of society,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev said on Tuesday at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation. The meeting is focused on draft amendments »»»
Hattan Alsaif set for professional debut in main event at PFL MENA in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League has announced the card for its upcoming PFL MENA event on Friday, June 19, live from the King Abdullah Sports City Indoor Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The card will feature tournament matchups in the featherweight and welterweight divisions alongside showc»»»
China honors Saudi envoy with Outstanding Diplomat Medal
BEIJING: China awarded Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Abdulrahman Al-Harbi the nation’s Outstanding Diplomat Medal during a ceremony held in Beijing recently. The event was attended by several ambassadors accredited to China and senior officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a speech,»»»
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing as Russia and China expand strategic partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on expanding economic and strategic cooperation, as the two countries mark the 25th anniversary of a landmark friendship treaty. Moscow and Beijing are expected to sign dozens»»»
NATO country shoots down alleged Ukrainian drone for first time
Estonia has shot down an alleged Ukrainian drone over its territory for the first time, the NATO and EU member state’s defense minister, Hanno Pevkur, has said. Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of incidents related to Ukrainian UAVs targeting northwestern Russia, particularly energ»»»
Etihad is sending two daily A380s to Paris this summer
Dubai: Etihad Airways will increase its Airbus A380 flights to Paris this summer, making the French capital one of the few destinations in the airline’s network to receive double-daily services on the double-decker aircraft. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.From July 1 »»»
Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices
Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi AFP via Getty ImagesKey roads in the capital Nairobi remained empty Transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike following talks wit»»»
Israeli causalties in Hezbollah drone strike near Lebanon border: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran army warns will 'open new fronts' against US if attacks resume
Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. "If the enemy is foolish enough to fall into the Zionist trap again and launches new agg»»»
Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need 'more time'
Qatar said Tuesday that US-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, require more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed attacks to give the process a chance. "We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown seriousness in bringing partie»»»
Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’
DOHA: Qatar said Tuesday that US-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, require more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed attacks to give the process a chance. “We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown seriousness in bringing »»»
Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest
JERUSALEM: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, said on Tuesday he was informed that the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in the Hague has requested a “secret” arrest warrant against him. Smotrich, speaking at a press conference, did not specify who had informed hi»»»
Key Putin-Xi meetings that shaped Russia-China ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China on May 19-20 is expected to mark a new milestone in the deepening partnership between Moscow and Beijing. The two sides are reportedly preparing to sign around 40 agreements, and issue a joint statement on expanding their comprehensive strategic coo»»»
From mega hangars to crew villages: Emirates’ huge DWC build-up explained
Dubai: As Emirates moves closer to its long-term shift to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), the airline has been steadily building the infrastructure needed to support what could become one of the world’s biggest aviation hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Ove»»»
GERB-UDF's Toma Bikov: Power Holders Have Responsibility to Provide Space for Opposition Regardless of Election Result
Commenting on amendments to Parliament’s rules of procedure proposed by Progressive Bulgaria, Toma Bikov of GERB-UDF said he believes the ruling party, regardless of the percentage of the vote it received in the general elections, has a responsibility to ensure that the opposition has space. At the»»»
Iran army warns will ‘open new fronts’ against US if attacks resume
TEHRAN: Iran’s army warned on Tuesday it would “open new fronts” against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. “If the enemy is foolish enough to fall into the Zionist trap again and launches»»»
Amir meets outgoing Korean Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday, March 19, 2026, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea HE Yun Hyunsoo, to greet HH the Amir on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Amir wished the Ambas»»»
Jovanovic, Hamilton discuss Serbia-NATO cooperation
BELGRADE - State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nevena Jovanovic met with NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Kevin Hamilton in Belgrade on Monday. "The meeting focused on the partnership cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and the Alliance, implemented within the f»»»
Passport services for Indians in UAE: Alhind reveals 16 centres
Abu Dhabi: The locations of 16 new Indian consular service centres coming up across the UAE have been revealed as Alhind Tours and Travels formally signed its agreement with the Indian missions in the country on Monday. Spread across all seven emirates, the centres are set to go live on July 1, 202»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:55 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 the Ras Al-Naqoura Naval Site with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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EGX extends decline as broader market weakness outweighs selective foreign buying
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market extended its recent decline on Monday, 18 May 2026, with broad-based losses across major indices reflecting continued profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment following the market’s strong rally earlier this month. The benchmark EGX30 fell 0.68% to 52,007 points, a»»»
Gold Prices Ease in Egypt as Rising US Yields Weaken Bullion Appeal
Egypt’s gold market moved lower during the week between 11 and 17 May despite continued weakness in the Egyptian pound, highlighting a broader shift in investor sentiment as rising US Treasury yields and softer haven demand weighed on bullion prices. By Sunday, the gold sovereign had fallen to arou»»»
Amir meets outgoing Korean Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, Tuesday, HE Yoon Hyun-soo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, to greet the Amir on the on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Amir wished the Ambassador success i»»»
Islamic Ministry shows innovations at Doha book fair
DOHA: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs attracted significant visitor attention during its participation in the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the Doha International Book Fair. The 35th fair runs until May 23, featuring more than 515 publishers and entities from 36 countries. Visitors explored the ministry»»»
Mihajlovic: Serbia can offer to acquire NIS in case of no deal with MOL
BELGRADE - Former Serbian Minister of Energy Zorana Mihajlovic said on Tuesday that, in case no deal was reached with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS, Serbia could offer to acquire the stake. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sa»»»
Dubai Metro tunnels undergo major maintenance and rehabilitation works
Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed advanced maintenance and comprehensive rehabilitation works on the tunnel infrastructure of the Dubai Metro as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational safety, improve reliability and preserve critical transport assets. The authority sa»»»
Anwar Gargash criticises confused roles of some GCC countries, urges clear stance against Iran
Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, criticised what he described as the confusion of roles among some countries surrounding the Arabian Gulf during the ongoing Iranian aggression, warning that “grey positions” were more dangerous than remaining neutral at a critical »»»
EU4Skills project organises workshop on quality management systems in the marine fisheries and fish products sector
A training workshop on quality management systems in the marine fisheries and fish products sector, organized in coordination with the Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA), began today in Tripoli. The workshop, which runs from May 19 to 21, 2026, is part of the Third Component of the EU4Skill»»»
Iran civilians learn assault rifle basics to fend off US
TEHRAN: Gathered around a Revolutionary Guard in central Tehran, an audience of Iranians is learning to use an AK-47 assault rifle, in case it falls to them to defend the country from renewed US attacks. For nearly half an hour, the soldier demonstrates different types of ammunition and how to asse»»»
Melissa Barrera seeks to amplify pro-Palestinian voices
DUBAI: Mexican actress Melissa Barrera took to social media this week to promote her work on Broadway, and highlight her efforts to set up a new production company aimed at amplifying Palestinian voices. The actress revealed the plans in a recent interview with Variety, saying she is currently “bui»»»
War in south Lebanon and truce in Washington
At least six people were killed Tuesday and 3 others wounded in strikes on south Lebanon. A strike on a home in Kfarsir killed four people and wounded two, while a separate strike targeting a car in Harouf killed one person and wounded another. In the southern town of Froun, a strike on a motorbike»»»
Hezbollah will fight any future US-Israeli 'collaborator army', Fadlallah says
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah warned Tuesday that his group would fight any army unit formed by the U.S. and Israel to counter the resistance. "If Israel and the U.S. manage to form a collaborator army to fight the Resistance, we will fight it just like we fight Israel," Fadlallah said in a press c»»»
Environment Ministry advises proper Udhiyah health checks
RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has emphasized the importance of following health and veterinary guidelines when selecting Udhiyah to ensure meat quality and safety, prevent disease, and safeguard public health during the Hajj season. The ministry said choosing a healthy »»»
A mother’s fearful call, a frantic hunt — how the San Diego shooting unfolded
Dubai: It began with a terrified mother’s phone call — and ended in one of the deadliest attacks on a US mosque in recent years. Around 9:40am on Monday, the mother of a 17-year-old boy called San Diego police to report that her son had vanished. He was suicidal, she said. Several guns were missing»»»
Dubai-based chefs to represent the UAE at International Food Exhibition Philippines 2026
Dubai: Dubai-based Filipino chefs are set to represent the UAE at the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2026, bringing with them dishes inspired by both Filipino heritage and Dubai’s multicultural food scene. Taking place from May 21 to 23 at the Philippine World Trade Centre, IFEX K»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:00 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army west of the Arab Al-Aramshe village in northern occupied Palestine with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Jazan student builds collection of rare artifacts
RIYADH: Surrounded by antique coins, rare documents, and vintage artifacts, a young man from Jazan is pursuing a passion for heritage that began seven years ago. What started as a hobby has grown into a small but steadily expanding project, driven by his ambition to one day establish his own museum»»»
Saudi Arabia, UAE cut US Treasury holdings in March
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia cut its US Treasury holdings by $10.8 billion to $149.6 billion in March, while the UAE reduced its portfolio by $5.8 billion to $114.1 billion, official data showed. Despite the monthly drop, the Kingdom’s portfolio remained higher than the $131.6 billion recorded a year earli»»»
China’s New AI Model Highlights Unique Ecosystem Built on Tech Sharing to Tackle Global Challenges
In Beijing, an AI scientific agent has already identified more than 11 previously unknown particle decay modes - discoveries that would traditionally require research teams to spend years filtering through enormous volumes of high-background noise data. In the field of space science, another AI sci»»»
Prime minister receives Ethiopia's minister for political and economic diplomacy
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received in Doha State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia HE Hadera Abera Admassu. During the meet»»»
Prime minister, Jordanian deputy PM discuss efforts to enhance security in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr Ayman Safadi. During the call, they reviewed bila»»»
'Down with the suit': Mobutu-era jacket makes comeback
Kinshasa: Sewing machines whirred across bold fabrics at a Kinshasa atelier where Congolese tailors and their style-savvy customers have revived a suit long associated with life under a dictator. The "abacost" has a closed-front jacket, often with a Mao-style collar and worn without a tie, ideal fo»»»