Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said Monday he would slash his salary and those of cabinet ministers by 50 percent in an attempt to end weeks of anti-government protests. But the announcement by the centre-right leader fell on deaf ears, with protesters refusing to end their blockade of La Paz and c»»»

Three months into what was originally billed as four-week war, is an end really in sight? Donald Trump's messaging on bargaining with Iran was enough to push Brent crude oil below $100 a barrel for the first time in two weeks. Both Washington and Tehran are managing expectations of a final dea»»»

The Israeli army has issued a fresh set of evacuation orders for 10 villages in Southern Lebanon as it prepares for a new round of military strikes. Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have been trading deadly fire despite a ceasefire. In fact, two far-right Israeli ministers are calling for mo»»»

On the centenary of the Lebanese constitution, Hezbollah stated that "the Lebanese people stand at a crucial juncture in a highly sensitive domestic and regional moment" that "necessitates, more than ever, adherence to the Lebanese constitution, as amended by the Taif Agreement, as the binding fram»»»

Amman The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication HE Dr Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relati»»»

On the centenary of the Lebanese Constitution, Hezbollah called for cancelling political sectarianism and to fully implement the Taif Agreement and the constitutional provisions as well as to safeguard Lebanon from aggression. In a statement, Hezbollah said: “On the centenary of the Constitution, t»»»

Tunis, May 27 (TAP)- Tunisia’s Acting Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Noureddine Dali, highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Africa and the United Arab Emirates in light of growing global challenges and...»»»

Hezbollah targeted Tuesday Israeli troops in south Lebanon and north Israel, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah. Hezbollah said its fighters targeted Israeli troops and equipment in Khiam»»»

An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed 12 people, state media said Tuesday, as an Israeli official said the military had called up more troops to Lebanon. The strike hit the village of Mashghara late Monday, according to the state-run National News Agency. It cam»»»

MONTREAL: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney denounced on Monday the “appalling treatment” of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as “unacceptable” during a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement. Last week, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar »»»

An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians who confronted an anti-Hamas militia at a refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics and residents said an Israeli drone fired a missile at people who came out of their homes when an Israeli-backed Palestinian »»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday it should be "mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran, in a move that could further complicate »»»

Israel's military has called up more troops to Lebanon, an Israeli security official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said Tuesday the military had called up an additional battalion to Lebanon, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sa»»»

The Israeli army struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Barish, Srifa, Shohour, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnoun, Yohmor-Shqif, Zawtar, Mayfadoun and Arzoun. An Israeli airstrike late Monday on Mashghara in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, the country'»»»

Hezbollah targeted Tuesday Israeli troops in south Lebanon and north Israel, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah. Hezbollah said its fighters targeted Israeli troops and equipment in Khiam»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: What is required today is to fully implement the Taif Agreement and constitutional provisions without selective application or d»»»

The Israeli army struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Srifa, Shohour, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnoun, Yohmor-Shqif, Zawtar, Mayfadoun and Arzoun. An Israeli airstrike late Monday on Mashghara in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, the country's state-»»»

Dubai: As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in government systems, critical infrastructure, and public services, Gulf countries are increasingly shifting their focus from simply adopting AI tools to building sovereign AI capabilities that ensure long-term control, resilience, and digi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Resisting occupation and aggression isn’t an act of rebellion against the state nor a breach of the Constitution; rather, it’s l»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah calls for canceling political sectarianism in order to fully implement the constitutional reforms approved by the Taif Agreement »»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is preparing to welcome its guests during the Eid Al Adha holiday in an atmosphere that revives the blessed spirit of the occasion and spreads joy among all visitors, amid the expected influx of worshippers attending Eid prayers and daily prayers, as well as vis»»»

New Delhi: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the meeting»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Israel would intensify strikes against Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Israel's military soon thereafter said it was attacking Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and other areas. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire in mid-Ap»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, highlighting the landmark institution as a platform for preserving Islamic heritage, advancing scholarship and strengthening cultural d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine, a distinguished virologist and researcher at QU, received the Vaccine Research and Innovation Award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The award recognises Dr. Yassine’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reinforced efforts to bolster cybersecurity resilience across critical infrastructure sectors through a specialised ‘Cyber Shield’ workshop organised yesterday for leaders and managers of Ras Laffan Power Company Limited, focusing on cy»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed a strong message to international investors, saying Russia has been and remains an integral part of the global economic system. Putin’s comments came as his country prepares to host the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), sche»»»

Hungary’s Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has outlined an ambitious and controversial reform agenda that could dramatically reshape the country’s political and economic landscape, including a review of concession systems, tougher rules for the battery industry, and the possible removal of President T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will usher in a new era in international football as it becomes the first edition to feature 48 teams, expanded from the traditional 32-team format. Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will run from June 11 to July 19 across 16 hos»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March31 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neutral s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) has launched its agenda of courses and programs for June. The agenda features a comprehensive package of specialised training programs targeting leaders, professionals, and practitioners in the sports sector, aimed at enhancing their efficiency and stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the Unified Permanent Committee for the Selection of Candidates for Military Officer, where he was received by Major General (Staff) Nasser Abdulrahman»»»

NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the United States, also known as the Quad, are meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday on how to strengthen their cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and common concerns about China’s growing influence in the region. The meeting brings together In»»»

The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides sign»»»

Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush” Hezbollah, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes despite an April ceasefire and as another round of US-Iran talks takes place in Doha in»»»

Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Churc»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence US President Donald Trump’s decision-making on Iran as the president negotiates a deal in the nearly three-month-old war, according to two sources speaking to Reuters o»»»

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, deepening uncertainty in the West African state as it attempts to restart suspended negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and stabilise deteriorating public finances. A»»»

When Russian President Vladimir Putin and South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev signed their "Treaty on Deepening Allied Interaction" at the Kremlin on May 9, the Russian State Duma ratified it within days. The speed was deliberate. So was the date: Victory Day, chosen to frame the absorption of a »»»

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are both pushing hard to become renowned Central Asian technology hubs. Persuading international investors, startup founders and global tech communities – all in search of new high-growth markets beyond more saturated technology ecosystems – is essential to their ambitions»»»

“We are not slowing down — quite the opposite, I have ordered an acceleration,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, according to L’Orient Today. “We will intensify the strikes, increase their force, and we will crush Hezbollah,” Netanyahu added.The IDF said it will tighten defensive gui»»»

A bill on the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office could be submitted to parliament within one or two weeks, with the Tisza government aiming to grant the new institution the broadest possible powers, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with Telex on Monday evening. The prime »»»

BEIRUT: The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to “crush” Hezbollah. The airstrikes come as the United States and Iran seek to finalize the terms of an agreement»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen here in a February 26 press conference with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, announced Monday that Israel would be intensifying attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Pool File Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Israeli»»»

PARIS, France: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on p»»»

NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet Tuesday with Australia, India and Japan to revive the so-called Quad security alliance — viewed suspiciously by China — following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment. The meeting in New Delhi comes 10 days after US President»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in already fragile Iran peace negotiations by demanding that several Muslim-majority countries normalise ties with Israel as part of any broader regional agreement — a push analysts say could dramatically complicate efforts to end the war and r»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met with security and military leaders ahead of the day of Arafat, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Tuesday. More than 1.6 million pilgrims are taking part in this year’s Hajj, with many heading to the plain of Arafat for the c»»»

US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. "US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Irani»»»

The United States and Iran are inching toward a possible breakthrough agreement aimed at ending months of escalating conflict, with negotiators working on what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “memorandum of understanding” (MOA). But major disagreements over the wording surrounding »»»