Tunis, May 13 (TAP) - "Understanding African markets, building human capacity and establishing institutional partnerships are the main forms of technical assistance provided by the Qawafel programme to the five public institutions under the Ministry...»»»

Officials of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Southern Nuclear Operating Co. celebrate signing a memorandum of understanding at the Korean firm's head office in South Korea on Tuesday. Photo by KHNP SEOUL, May 12 (UPI) -- Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, or KHNP, said Tuesday it partnered with Southern »»»

King Charles III waves from his State Carriage during the royal procession bringing him and Queen Camilla from Buckingham Palace to Westminster on Wednesday for the State Opening of Parliament. His Imperial State Crown, worn to deliver his King's Speech, was transported in a separate carriage prote»»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., for Beijing, China on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day meeting with Chinese President Xi »»»

Civic organizations urge stronger international action on abductions, forced disappearances and ongoing human rights violations in North Korea United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk participates in a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, 22 April 2026. Photo by Sáshenka Gu»»»

Hyundai Motor Co.'s Level-4 autonomous car RoboRide is shown during a test-run on busy streets in southern Seoul in June 2022. File Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, May 13 (UPI) -- South Korea's Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance said Wednesday it joined a pilot initiative aimed at testing a model for aut»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Co. announced a collaboration with Lenovo and ClimeCo to enable sustainable industrial operations within Lenovo’s expanding manufacturing presence in the Kingdom. Lenovo is currently establishing one of its largest manufacturing operations glo»»»

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced that the Eid Al Adha holiday for Dubai government entities, departments, and institutions for the year 1447 AH will commence on Monday, May 25, 2026, and conclude on Friday, May 29, 2026. Official working hours will resume on Mond»»»

Doha, Qatar: This weekend, Doha presents a diverse programme of events spanning culture, sports, arts and many more. The weekend’s schedule offers residents and visitors an opportunity to engage Qatar’s rich cultural heritage, support regional sporting excellence, and experience a wide range of art»»»

Reinforcing the growing economic and investment connectivity between Asia and the GCC, Sohar International and ewpartners have signed a strategic partnership at Sohar International’s headquarters in Oman to strengthen cross-border financial cooperation and facilitate business flows, industrial proj»»»

Saudi special envoy for Lebanon, Prince Yazid bin Farhan, intends to visit Beirut early next week to monitor political developments related to the Washington negotiations and the 'anticipated escalation of internal and regional disputes and pressures," al-Akhbar newspaper reported. According to the»»»

A surge in migration across the Mediterranean Sea from Libya has seen another 134 people being rescued off inflatable dinghies south of Crete Monday, the Coast Guard said Wednesday, revising up the number of arrivals for that day to 257. No information was provided for potential arrivals on Tuesday»»»

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiara FrancavillaBBC Africa Eye BBCRusset was treated by a vet after being injured and used in fraudulent campaigns to raise money Dozens of dogs kept in sham animal shelte»»»

JAKARTA: The Indonesian military will deploy more than 700 peacekeepers later this month to serve in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, less than two months after its peacekeeping soldiers were killed by Israeli attacks in the region. Indonesia has contributed troops to UNIFIL since 2006, after the o»»»

DUBAI: Manchester City on Wednesday opened a new £10 million ($13.5 million) facility for its women’s team at the City Football Academy. Spanning 17,000 sq. feet, the new space has a dressing room, gym, medical, rehab and physio spaces, as well as hydrotherapy and recovery areas. “This new facility»»»

The head of the Lebanese delegation to the talks with Israel, Ambassador Simon Karam, has requested that U.S. State Department officials not open the scheduled negotiations on Thursday and Friday to the press, preferring to keep the deliberations behind closed doors, without statements or press con»»»

DOHA: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) aimed at strengthening cooperation in search and rescue operations and humanitarian assistance. The agreement was co-signed by Lekhwiya Assistant Commander for Administra»»»

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Giving a fist pump, Trump descended the steps of Air Force One after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar and the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) have confirmed that Lusail City will host the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final for the second consecutive year, following the success and strong public engagement of the event’s inaugural edition in Qatar»»»

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met a delegation Tuesday evening honoring Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in recognition of his more than 60 years of support and patronage of Holy Quran memorization associations »»»

REGGIO EMILIA, Italy: Britain’s Princess Catherine started a two-day visit to Italy on Wednesday focused on early childhood development, in her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.The Princess of Wales, whose husband Prince William is the heir to the British throne, was welc»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended trading on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark index retreating for a second consecutive session as investors continued to take profits in heavyweight stocks, while broader market indices extended gains on sustained interest in mid- and small-»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Hugo Motta (L) and Minister of Justice Wellington Lima participate at the launch in Brasilia of the Brazil Against Organized Crime program, an initiative that will mobilize some $2.2 billion to dismantle the econo»»»

The Prosecutor's Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council has opened disciplinary proceedings against acting Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova. The Chamber declined to open proceedings against former acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, as it found that part of the allegations contained i»»»

Doha: Qatar's Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) aimed at strengthening cooperation in search and rescue operations and humanitarian assistance. The agreement was co-signed by Lekhwiya Assistant Commander for Admini»»»

Red Sea Global announced that Miraval The Red Sea will begin welcoming guests starting May 15. The launch marks the first international expansion of the luxury “Miraval” brand outside the United States, reinforcing the status of the Red Sea destination as a leading global tourism hub, especially af»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was booed and mocked during a speech on Tuesday to one of the country’s biggest trade union groups as he tried to sell his welfare cut plans. Merz has a history of blaming Germany’s economic troubles on its people. Last August, he said that the “welfare state as we »»»

Iran has declared that the transit of US weapons through the Strait of Hormuz toward regional bases will no longer be permitted, with the Iranian Army stating that the strategic waterway is now under coordinated control of the country’s armed forces. Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami»»»

President Joseph Aoun expressed "deep concern" following the latest Israeli ground incursion north of the Litani River and made "direct contact with senior officials in the U.S. administration, as well as with the Lebanese ambassador to Washington, Nada Moawad, with the aim of pressuring Israel and»»»

JEDDAH: Renewable energy, hydrogen and electricity interconnection were among the key areas discussed as Gulf Cooperation Council officials and China’s National Energy Administration held talks aimed at expanding cooperation beyond the traditional oil trade. The virtual meeting, hosted by the GCC G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. Following the session, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali A»»»

ConflictsIndiaIndians growing anxious as Modi asks them to cut on fuelMurali Krishnan New DelhiWith energy prices rising, India's Narendra Modi has urged his compatriots to embrace voluntary austerity and protect the economy from the Iran war fallout. But ordinary Indians say there are already at t»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the regular Cabinet meeting held at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Moh»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has launched the Sharjah World Heritage Office to strengthen the management of World Heritage sites in the emirate and coordinate the protection of listed, nominated, and potential sites in line with international standards. The launch follows an Emi»»»

Tunis, May 13 (TAP) – Minister of National Defence Khaled Sehili said the 15th Meeting of African Air Chiefs of Staff reflects Tunisia’s commitment to consolidate joint African action and boost military cooperation across the continent.He stressed...»»»

Tunis, May 13 (TAP) - A delegation from the Tunisia-Qatar friendship group coming under the Parliamentary Cooperation with Arab Countries Group paid a visit to Doha on May 10-13. The delegation, also including members of the Parliamentary...»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing on a three-day state visit, which became the first visit of the US leader to China in nine years, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Wednesday. During the trip, Trump will visit only Beijing, no trips to other cities of C»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company has signed an agreement to fully acquire National Taxi in a deal valued at Dh1.45 billion, marking one of the biggest consolidation moves in the UAE’s taxi sector. National Taxi operates in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi and manages a fleet of more than 2,700 vehicles. The acqui»»»

By order of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Kaloyan Kostadinov Kaloyanov has been appointed deputy Minister of Interior, the government press service said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Council of Ministers appointed 28 regional governors and relieved the current office holders of their duties. »»»

It was about time the government took its first step in the right direction, Vazrazhdane MP Tsoncho Ganev told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday. We are pleased and welcome the decision to remove Borissov’s security detail, which is an overdue action on the part of those in power in recent years»»»

By order of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Asya Pandzherova has been dismissed as Deputy Minister of Education and Science, the government information service said on Wednesday. Pandzherova submitted her resignation, saying that her decision was motivated by the public tension that had arisen in recen»»»

Multiple gunshots were heard on Wednesday inside the Philippine Senate, where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge, AFP journalists said. The sound of at least five shots sent journalists fleeing for cover, minutes after soldiers with rifles and protective gear wen»»»

Manila: Multiple gunshots were heard Wednesday inside the Philippine Senate, where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge, AFP journalists said. The sound of at least five shots sent journalists fleeing for cover, minutes after soldiers with rifles and protective gea»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army armored personnel carrier in the city of Bint Jbeil with a loitering glider and »»»

Beijing: US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Beginning the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, Trump touched down on Air Force One at Beij»»»

In an unprecedented diplomatic move, Lebanon has filed a formal complaint with the U.N. against Iran, accusing Tehran of violating the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, interfering in Lebanese sovereign affairs, and embroiling the country in a devastating war against its will, Independent »»»

SPEEDWELL has signed the construction contract for QUEENS District, the mixed-use project currently under development in the Floreasca – Barbu Văcărescu area of Bucharest, appointing STRABAG as General Contractor for the project’s office and residential components. At the same time, STRABAG will re»»»

The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented the results of implementing an electronic monitoring system for individuals in conflict with the law. Officials say the use of domestically developed technologies has not only reduced prison overcrowding, but also created a new mechanism »»»

CAIRO: The State of Qatar has participated in the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Chinese-Arab Partnership Conference, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The Qatari delegation was led by HE Ambassador Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Sada, Secretary-General of Qatar's Comm»»»