Bulgarian News Agency 3m

President Iotova Opens Bulgaria Across Five Oceans Career Forum

President Iliana Iotova opened the second Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum at Inter Expo Center on Saturday. The event is organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform. “There are so many people here, so many young people and, of course, so much enthusiasm and expectation,” Iotova told parti»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Hezbollah Fires Rockets into Israel; Israel Orders Evacuation of Seven Lebanese Villages

Hezbollah said on Saturday it fired rockets at the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, as exchanges of fire between the two sides have intensified despite Lebanon-Israel negotiations. In at least two statements, the Iran-backed group said it launched a "rocket barrage" at the town "in defense o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE sends 930 tonnes of Gaza aid ahead of Eid under Operation Gallant Knight 3

During the past week, four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip, carrying 60 trucks loaded with more than 930 tonnes of diverse relief supplies, including food assistance and Eid Al Adha clothing, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid was delivered in support of the Pales»»»

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Gulf News 1h

8-year-old girl found Dh17,000 and took it straight to police

Abu Dhabi: More than 8,700 people across the UAE handed over cash they found in public places to police stations during 2025. According to a statistical report issued by the Ministry of Interior, a total of 8,706 individuals voluntarily turned in lost money discovered in streets, public facilities,»»»

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Al Manar 1h

WSJ: UAE Carried Out Dozens of Covert Strikes Inside Iran During War

The United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of covert airstrikes inside Iran during the early days of the US-Israeli war, in a far more expansive role than previously disclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the Emirati strik»»»

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Arab News 1h

Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties

NEW DELHI: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighboring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The former military chief will also hold talks with business representatives during his five-day visit, accord»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘No shortage of creative voices,’ Rima Mismar says ahead of training program

RIYADH: Is a new chapter beginning for women filmmakers in the region? Rima Mismar, executive director of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, thinks so. Mismar spoke with Arab News about the third “Women in Film: Training Through Practice” event, run in partnership with Netflix. An open call, which»»»

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Arab News 1h

Simi and Haze celebrate master’s degrees

DUBAI: US Palestinian beauty entrepreneurs and influencers Simi and Haze Khadra have added another feather to their caps — a master’s degree each from Harvard University. Born in Saudi Arabia and raised between London and Dubai, the twins initially rose to fame for their front-row fashion week pres»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Regional Turmoil Drives Growth at Egyptian Ports While Cutting Suez Canal Revenues

The Suez Canal may have incurred heavy losses due to regional tensions and instability in recent years — from the war in Gaza to the conflict involving Iran — those same disruptions have contributed to a significant surge in activity at Egyptian ports and in transit trade. However, Egyptian economi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Public Health launches campaign to promote hand hygiene, infection prevention

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a national awareness campaign highlighting the importance of hand hygiene and infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in reducing healthcare associated infections and enhancing the safety of both patients and healthcare workers»»»

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RT 2h

US hegemony is becoming a trap Washington cannot escape anymore

The United States is caught in a trap of its own making. It wants to preserve its unique position in world politics, while at the same time freeing itself from the growing burden that this position imposes. Yet Washington hasn’t found any way to do so except by insisting, ever more loudly, on its o»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

US Hails ‘Productive’ Talks Between Lebanon, Israel Military Officials

Military officials from Lebanon and Israel held "productive" talks in Washington on Friday, a US official said, adding that the meeting will complement upcoming diplomatic discussions. "Today at the Pentagon, I hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon for the security track supporting th»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Top US and Cuban Military Officers Meet at Guantanamo Bay

Senior US and Cuban military officers met on Friday at Guantanamo Bay, the US base on the communist island, as relations between the two countries deteriorate over President Donald Trump's threatened takeover. US General Francis Donovan met with Cuban General Roberto Legra Sotolongo "for a brief ex»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

EU or EAEU: Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan issue statement on Armenia - | 24.KG

Russia’s discussion with Armenia regarding its future in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) can only be frank and open, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Astana while answering journalists’ questions. According to him, the peoples of Russia and Armenia have been linked by ties of friendship »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iraq Awaits Zaidi’s First Move on Disarmament of Factions

Iraqi sources said on Friday that the prime minister’s office is preparing intensive consultations after Eid al-Adha as part of a plan to “reorganize the file of armed factions” and confine weapons to the state, as early moves emerge to dismantle the factions and merge them into official institutio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

BTA to Showcase Internship Programmes at Bulgaria Across Five Oceans Forum

BTA will present its internship programmes with its own information stand at the Bulgaria across Five Oceans career forum, organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform and taking place on Friday at Inter Expo Center in Sofia. A key focus of BTA’s presentation will be its School of BTA internship an»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan and UAE discuss expansion of trade and economic ties - | 24.KG

A meeting was held in Astana between First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, and Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. The parties discussed current issues related to the development of Kyrgyzstan — UAE cooper»»»

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Arab News 3h

Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties

NEW DELHI: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighboring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The former military chief will also hold talks with business representatives during his five-day visit, accord»»»

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France24 3h

Trump says he’s making final decision on Iran deal as Tehran slams ‘mixture of truth and lies’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be making a final decision on a potential deal to end the US-Israeli war against Iran ahead of a high-security meeting in the White House Situation Room. But after more than two hours of deliberations, no decision has yet been forthcoming.  US »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Syria: Sharaa Visits Deir Ezzor after Flooding Caused by Rising Euphrates Levels

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the province of Deir Ezzor on Friday, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, to assess the situation and humanitarian conditions there amid flooding due to rising water levels in the Euphrates River, state news agency SANA said. Syrian naval forces deploye»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Report: Iran Regaining Access to its Missile Facilities

Satellite imagery has revealed that Iran has started regaining access to its underground missile facilities, reported CNN based on figures from Airbus Defence and Space. The development casts doubt on US President Donald Trump’s claims of having all but obliterated Tehran’s arsenal, said CNN. Durin»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

President Iotova to Open Bulgaria Across Five Oceans Career Forum

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will open Saturday the Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum, organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform, the President's press service said. The event will take place at 11:00 am at Inter Expo Center in Sofia and will bring together representatives of institu»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

The fall of the red line: from Maduro to Khamenei

For decades, Washington maintained legal and political restraints against assassination, mindful that opening the door would pose a danger to the international order. But after 9/11, and especially during the presidencies of Donald Trump, the US has been more audacious in its use of force against t»»»

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Arab News 4h

AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar

LONDON: Samuel Smith spent years writing songs with a guitar in his hands. Now, the London-based singer-songwriter is using artificial intelligence tools to help him continue making Americana music after Parkinson’s disease largely took away his ability to play guitar. Smith, who was diagnosed with»»»

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France24 5h

US designates Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations

The United States on Thursday designated two of Brazil’s most powerful criminal organisations, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist organisations, escalating tensions with Brasilia, which strongly opposes the move. US officials said the groups operate transnational criminal »»»

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France24 5h

Trump’s meeting on Iran peace deal has ended, White House official says

US President Donald Trump on Friday finished a meeting in the high-security White House Situation Room during which he said would make a "final determination" on an Iran peace deal, a White House official told AFP. The official did not say if the president had reached a decision. Read our liveblog »»»

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France24 5h

The World This Week - Iran: Is Trump “Bored”?, Bolivia at “Breaking point” A Spanish Scandal

It’s been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration with soaring energy prices and midterm elections »»»

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Arab News 5h

US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation

WASHINGTON: The top US commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders on Friday in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the US Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, the latest official to visit the island nation as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on its leaders. Trump»»»

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Arab News 5h

US defense chief urges allies to boost defense spending amid ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup

SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending ​to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup. Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore,»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Trump Insists on Red Lines as Iran Deal Remains Elusive

US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP on Friday, as questions swirled about the state of negotiations to end the war. The White House had indicated Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, even as»»»

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France24 5h

France to investigate treatment of nationals on Gaza flotilla after reports of abuse

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Friday that Paris had asked the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of nationals on board the recent flotilla ‌heading for Gaza. This comes after reports that activists were subjected to abuse while in detention, including humiliati»»»

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France24 5h

Talking Europe - Europe’s fight to stay in the AI race

This week’s special edition of Talking Europe asks whether the EU is ready for the disruption that comes with Artificial Intelligence. It is the most important technological revolution of the century, and is set to impact every aspect of our lives. Whether you are working in a small busin»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria Condemns the Russian Drone Strike in Romania

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the drone incident in the Romanian city of Galați, where a Russian armed drone Geran-2 struck a residential building and injured two civilians during overnight attacks connected to the war in Ukraine. In a statement posted on social media, t»»»

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BBC 8h

Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHarry SekulichandThomas Naadi ReutersReverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ghanian MP who sponsored the bill, speaks to media after it passed parliament. The parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homo»»»

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Ya Libnan 9h

Iran war live: Tehran says ceasefire deal with US still not reached – Ya Libnan

Share: The US Treasury Secretary announced that US had seized $1bn in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of the economic campaign launched by Trump. Iran has been charging for passage thru Hormuz in crypto currency Iran says a ceasefire deal has still not been reached after US President Donald T»»»

Ya Libnan 9h

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: A paramedic volunteer carries a body, one of the six the family members who were killed on Wednesday when their car was struck in an Israeli airstrike on a highway as they fled their village, during a funeral procession in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Friday, May 29, 2026. Mohamm»»»

Sana 12h

FSCC launches Franchises Committee to boost local and international brand presence

Damascus, May 29 (SANA) The Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce (FSCC) has defined the tasks of its newly formed “Franchises Committee,” in a move aimed at strengthening franchise culture and expanding the presence of Syrian brands locally, regionally, and internationally, supporting the inve»»»

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Arab News 13h

HINDAMME releases new collection in collaboration with AlUla’s Madrasat Addeera

Art AlUla’s Madrasat Addeera — billed as “a platform dedicated to heritage-led creativity” — has teamed up with Saudi fashion label HINDAMME to release a limited-edition handmade collection. “The collection is rooted in AlUla’s landscape — its tones, its textures, its quiet intensity,” HINDAMME’s c»»»

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Arab News 13h

How a mental health program in Syria’s Homs is helping former detainees rebuild their lives

LONDON: Some walked out of Syria’s Sednayah prison unable to remember their own names. After years inside what rights groups described as a “human slaughterhouse,” survivors of the country’s most notorious prison emerged in late 2024 unsure whether their families were alive or whether their homes w»»»

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UPI 13h

Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida to retire from House of Representatives - UPI.com

Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced on Friday that she will not seek re-election for a ninth term in Congress. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D.-Fla., said she has decided not to run for what would be her ninth term in the House of Rep»»»

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Arab News 14h

Stitch shifts focus to infrastructure as legacy systems limit scale

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s fintech race is no longer being defined by consumer-facing apps, but by the infrastructure powering them, according to Mohamed Oueida, founder and CEO of Stitch. As the Kingdom’s financial sector matures under Vision 2030, attention is shifting away from user interfaces towar»»»

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Arab News 14h

Germany alarmed by Israel’s plans for more Gaza territory

GAZA: The ​German government is concerned about ‌Israeli ‌plans ​to ‌take ⁠more ​of Gaza, ⁠a Foreign Ministry spokesperson ⁠said ‌on ‌Friday, ​adding ‌that ‌Germany opposes a permanent ‌division of the ⁠Palestinian territory. Palestinians view Israel’s widening Gaza buffer zone as a part of a strat»»»

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Arab News 14h

Syria deploys disaster relief as floods displace thousands

DEIR EZZOR: The Syrian Arab Republic’s government has continued its emergency operations in Deir Ezzor after surging water levels along the Euphrates River affected about 2,400 families. The crisis prompted widespread evacuations, urgent shelter preparations, and a sweeping humanitarian relief effo»»»

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Arab News 14h

Armenia should hold EU referendum soon, Putin and allies say

ASTANA: Armenia should hold a referendum on EU membership “as soon as possible,” President Vladimir Putin and three Russian-allied leaders said in a statement Friday, escalating pressure on Yerevan over its deepening ties with Brussels. Armenia is formally allied with Moscow, but has been building »»»

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UPI 14h

Colombia votes amid insecurity, polarization and fiscal strains - UPI.com

Colombia will head to the polls Sunday to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Colombia will head to the polls Sunday to elect its next president under an unprecedented security deployment that includes 246,000 members of the secu»»»

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Sana 15h

Japan’s crude imports drop nearly 66 percent in April amid Middle East war turmoil

Tokyo, May 29 (SANA) Official Japanese data released on Friday showed that the country’s crude oil imports fell by nearly 66 percent in April compared with the same month a year earlier, amid the ongoing repercussions of the US Israeli–Iranian war in the Middle East on oil supplies from the region.»»»

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UPI 15h

Trump heads into Situation Room meeting to decide on Iran deal - UPI.com

Iranian Commander of the Mohammad Rasoolullah Corps Hassan Hassanzadeh attends an event with Iranian officials at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision on the proposed Iran cease-fire Friday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License »»»

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UPI 15h

Response to Congo Ebola outbreak faces shortfall of aid support - UPI.com

1 of 3 | A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness against Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Friday. Photo by Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPA May 29 (UPI) »»»

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Arab News 15h

Mayar Sherif ‘proud’ of Roland Garros performance against Coco Gauff, who hailed Egyptian’s ‘bravery’

PARIS: Mayar Sherif’s journey at this year’s Roland Garros came to an end on Thursday with a second-round defeat to defending champion Coco Gauff but the Egyptian says she leaves Paris feeling “proud” of her performances and “motivated” for what’s to come. Sherif, who won four matches in Paris thro»»»

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Arab News 15h

Secretary-general of MWL receives speaker of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly

MAKKAH: Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, has received Ahmad Muzani, the speaker of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly, and his accompanying delegation in Makkah. The delegation included»»»

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