RT 32m

Fico warns Ukrainian drone provocations could spark NATO-Russia conflict

Ukrainian drone flyovers over NATO members’ territory could lead to uncontrollable military escalation if Western leaders continue to refuse direct dialogue with Russia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Since mid-March, Ukrainian long-range drones have repeatedly crossed Baltic and Nor»»»

rt.com
Al Awsat 44m

Syria Signs Deal with CMA CGM to Operate Two Dry Ports, State Media Says

Syria's General Authority for Borders and Customs has signed an agreement with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM to operate two dry ports within the free zones of Adra, in Damascus' outskirts, and Aleppo, Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Tuesday. The deal covers the management an»»»

english.aawsat.com
Business-review 53m

Ilian Mihov, former dean of INSEAD, comes to Bucharest for Impact SEE

An economist trained at the highest level of macroeconomic thinking Ilian Mihov earned his PhD at Princeton University under the supervision of Ben Bernanke – former Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve and Nobel Laureate in Economics. His research focuses on how economies grow, how public policy shap»»»

Arab News 56m

Pakistan army chief, Qatari negotiators head to Tehran as US-Iran deal inches closer

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir left for Iran on Friday for talks expected to focus on the US-Iran conflict and regional peace efforts, a security source said, as Islamabad intensified its diplomatic engagement aimed at ending months of tensions between Tehran and Washington»»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 1h

UAE Ministry of Interior becomes first federal entity to achieve ISO AI certification

The Ministry of Interior has achieved a distinguished institutional milestone by obtaining the internationally recognized ISO 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems across its three roles: developer, provider, and user. The certification was awarded by LRQA, a globa»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 1h

Israel Orders UN Food Agency to Cut Ties with Turkish NGO in Gaza

Israel has ordered the UN's World Food Program to suspend its work in Gaza with a Turkish NGO it designated a terrorist organization, the UN agency told AFP on Friday. "WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to immediately suspend fuel provision and all activities with its partner IHH, »»»

english.aawsat.com
Tanjug 1h

Vucic: We understand Trump's vision, Serbia-US relationship can be asset for European stability

WASHINGTON/BELGRADE - While others may scoff at US President Donald Trump's vision, Serbia understands it, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic wrote in an opinion piece for Fox News, noting that the future of US-European cooperation does not have to emerge from "the stale halls of the past" and that»»»

tanjug.rs
BNE 2h

Kazakh special economic zone court rules in favour of Ukraine over Russia

A court in Kazakhstan has inserted itself into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ruling in favour of Ukrainian state gas entity Naftogaz in a $1.4-bn dispute with Russian energy behemoth Gazprom. The judgement and order issued by the court of Astana International Finance Center (AIFC) endorses last year»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Kazakh special economic zone court rules in favour of Ukraine over Russia

A court in Kazakhstan has inserted itself into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ruling in favour of Ukrainian state gas entity Naftogaz in a $1.4-bn dispute with Russian energy behemoth Gazprom. The judgement and order issued by the court of Astana International Finance Center (AIFC) endorses last year»»»

intellinews.com
Arab News 2h

Kingdom ready to act against Ebola, hantavirus threats

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is monitoring developments related to hantavirus and the Ebola virus, and is safeguarding the well-being of citizens and pilgrims, the Public Health Authority has said. In coordination with international health agencies, the authority, known as Weqaya, is tracking the evolving »»»

arabnews.com
Naharnet 2h

US says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty on whether war will resume

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was "slight progress" during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. He spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on a military strike on Iran because "serious negotiat»»»

Arab News 2h

Art exhibition explores spirituality of worship through contemporary art

JEDDAH: In a season when millions turn their hearts toward Makkah, a new art exhibition opened its doors with quiet intention. Titled “Zarabi” (Carpets), the show was launched to coincide with Hajj, drawing on the spiritual atmosphere that defines this sacred time. Rather than presenting worship in»»»

arabnews.com
Arab News 2h

Snap Maher Academy launched in Riyadh to qualify Saudi marketers

RIYADH: Snap Inc. launched the Snap Maher Academy, a Saudi-born Arabic-first training initiative, in Riyadh to train marketers and boost the local digital marketing industry. The academy’s main purpose is to qualify marketing professionals, nurture digital marketing skills, and help organizations i»»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 2h

What is India’s ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ - and why is it exploding online?

New Delhi: It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta Party, with the insect as its symbol, has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humour into»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 2h

NATO ministers seek clarity after Trump’s ‘confusing’ about-face on US troops in Europe

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 »»»

france24.com
Sana 2h

Abu Dhabi Ports launches multimodal logistics network to strengthen supply chains

Abu Dhabi, May 22 (SANA) Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced Friday the launch of an integrated multimodal land logistics network that combines dry ports, freight warehouses and rail-linked transport infrastructure to support industrial supply chains across the United Arab Emirates. The new network inc»»»

sana.sy
Novinite 2h

Bulgaria and UK Deepen Defense Cooperation and Black Sea Security Partnership

Bulgaria and the United Kingdom are set to deepen cooperation in defense industry development, security policy, and Black Sea stability, following talks between Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and British Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty, according to BG»»»

novinite.com
24 News Agency 3h

Belarus is asked to allocate quotas for free cancer patients treatment from KR - | 24.KG

On May 22, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev, along with other members of Parliament, met with Natalia Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, as part of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly events in St.»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 3h

ISNR 2026 concludes in Abu Dhabi with record attendance and global participation

The ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi after attracting more than 37,000 visitors and bringing together leading companies and experts from around the world. Held under the patronage of Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the exhibiti»»»

gulfnews.com
RT 4h

Merz proposes limited EU role for Ukraine falling short of Kiev’s demands

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine a limited “interim” status within the EU as a way to deal with its accession ambitions, according to media reports on Thursday that cited a letter by Merz to bloc leaders. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly demanded full members»»»

rt.com
Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon Army Says Soldiers Loyal after US Sanctions One over Alleged Hezbollah Links

Lebanon's military said Friday its soldiers were loyal to the institution after the US announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it "affirms that all officers and members of the military instit»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Kills Six, Including Two Rescuers and Child

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that "six people were martyred" including two rescuers from the Risala»»»

english.aawsat.com
Naharnet 4h

Le Drian warns of 'dangerous' situation in Lebanon, lauds leaders 'courage'

French President's special envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian has warned of "a dangerous situation" in Lebanon, pointing out to divisions inside the country, regarding Israel and Hezbollah. In an interview Thursday, Le Drian said Lebanon's unity and integrity are at risk, citing the Israeli occupa»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Giant Wind Turbine Rises in Germany amid Far-right Headwinds

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 6h

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Washington: Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that woul»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Media Review: May 25

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»»»

bta.bg
France24 6h

The Debate - Tipping point? The scramble to contain global energy crisis

It's easy to lecture world leaders about how fuel subsidies ruin the environment and bleed state coffers dry, but try telling that to beleaguered Bolivians and cornered Kenyans, two of the many nations where the energy crisis has reached breaking point with citizens unable to keep up with prices at»»»

france24.com
The Peninsula 6h

Kuwait to gradually resume international flights

Kuwait City: Kuwait has announced that it will begin a phased resumption of Arab and international airline operations at Kuwait International Airport starting June 1. According to the Director-General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al Sabah, the decision follows t»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Arab News 6h

Beyond the deal: How the GCC-UK trade deal opens new era of economic partnership

RIYADH: The UK-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade deal is set to be worth far more than the anticipated $5 billion boost to Britain’s economy, Arab News has been told, as the two economies become increasingly interlinked. The deal, signed on May 20, is the first such agreement between a G7 nation »»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 6h

Banke Capital and Samana Developers join hands for Samana Business Hub in landmark Dubai real estate event

Banke Capital has officially secured the exclusive master agency mandate for Samana Business Hub, marking a major milestone in the UAE real estate sector and further strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading real estate distribution and investment advisory platforms. The announcemen»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 7h

Saudi Oil Pipeline Boosts Exports 37.4%, Trade Surplus Hits Highest Since 2022

Saudi Arabia’s merchandise trade surplus surged to its highest level since 2022 in March, driven by strong momentum in oil exports, which rose 37.4%, while the East-West pipeline played a central role in improving the flexibility of crude flows to Red Sea ports, according to official data and an in»»»

english.aawsat.com
Sana 7h

OIC human rights body says Syria visit opens path for broader cooperation

Jeddah, May 22 (SANA) The Executive Director of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hadi bin Ali al-Yam said the recent visit of OIC to Syria has created new opportunities for cooperation and coordination between OIC institutions and t»»»

sana.sy
UPI 8h

On This Day, May 22: Joplin, Mo., tornado kills 160 - UPI.com

On May 22, 2011, the deadliest tornado to strike the United States in half a century roared into the heart of Joplin, Mo., with winds of 200 mph. It killed nearly 160 people, injured about 1,100 others and destroyed nearly one-third of the city. 1 of 5 | An aerial view shows the destruction of resi»»»

upi.com
Al Awsat 8h

Israel Ignores Lebanon’s Ceasefire Request as US Imposes New Sanctions

Washington moved ahead of the Lebanese-Israeli security negotiations scheduled for May 29 by imposing sanctions on two officers from the Lebanese Army and General Security, marking the first time US measures have targeted Lebanese security officials alongside figures affiliated with or accused of c»»»

english.aawsat.com
Middle East Observer 8h

Innovation beats objection, an Egyptian revolutionary company showcase

In 2013, Bloomberg published an article titled “After Years of Unrest, Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem Is Booming” in which the journalists wrote: “Contradicting Egypt’s image as a country at a standstill after almost three years of political upheaval, the proliferation of enterprises reflects a nation l»»»

meobserver.org
The Peninsula 8h

Police Academy honours entities in Security Command and Staff Programme

Doha, Qatar: The Police Academy organised a ceremony to honour the military and civilian entities participating in the final exercise of the second batch of the Security Command and Staff Programme, which was conducted at the academy’s Virtual Security Operations Center. Vice President of the Polic»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 8h

Australian Women Linked to ISIS Leave Syrian Camp

A second group of Australian women and children linked to the ISIS extremist group have departed a refugee camp in northeast Syria and may be returning to Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday. The broadcaster said a bus carrying the group left the Al-Roj camp on Thu»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 8h

Lebanese Accuse Israel of Wiping their Towns Off the Map

Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah is collecting photos and videos to preserve the memory of her hometown which, like many others along the southern border, has been completely destroyed by Israeli forces. Testimony from residents and officials, as well as satellite images and photographs taken by A»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 9h

QF event connects students with innovation ecosystem

Doha, Qatar: As part of the "QF Schools Showcase", students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators, and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through mentorship, »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 9h

QFFD participates in Global Partnerships Conference

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London on May 19–20, 2026 and co-hosted by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and British International In»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Budapest Times 9h

PM says EU funding talks progressing well

Talks on European Union funding owed to Hungary are progressing well, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Thursday in Vienna while speaking to Hungarian journalists after a courtesy visit to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen. The prime minister noted that European Commission leaders have »»»

budapesttimes.hu
Al Awsat 9h

Motjaba Khamenei Sets ‘Red Line’ on Sending Enriched Uranium Abroad

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters on Thursday. The directive sets an additional red line on one of the main US demands at peace talks, amid signs of a widening rift between Te»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 9h

Russia irked by US, EU moves to secure Central Asia critical minerals

Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth ​and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign ‌Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

Russia irked by US, EU moves to secure Central Asia critical minerals

Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth ​and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign ‌Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»

intellinews.com
Arab News 10h

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak

BUNIA: People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to»»»

arabnews.com
UPI 10h

Trump to deploy 5,000 more U.S. troops to Poland - UPI.com

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)»»»

upi.com
Al Awsat 10h

Beirut Plan to Organize the Displaced Ends in Waterfront Camp

The insistence of about 500 displaced Lebanese to stay along Beirut’s waterfront has raised questions about why they chose to remain in that area despite the lack of basic living conditions. The displaced say they are staying for security reasons, fearing they could be targeted if they move to larg»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 10h

Israeli Strike Kills 2 in South Lebanon

The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and "moving in a suspicious manner" in an area where it is fighting Hezbollah. Israel and the Iran-backed group have been regularly trading fire in the country's south despite a ceasefire»»»

english.aawsat.com
France24 10h

A propos - Ben Gvir's flotilla video: Netanyahu has 'lost control of the government'

Italy and Spain are calling on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, over his posting of a video showing detained Gaza-bound activists forced to their knees with their hands bound. The footage - which showed Itamar Ben Gvir heckling activists while waving an Israeli flag»»»

france24.com
France24 10h

France condemns Israel as it deports 37 French nationals over Gaza flotilla

All 37 French nationals detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey were deported by Israel on Thursday. Paris summoned a senior Israeli diplomat over a video showing the country's national security minister taunting the multinational group of activists while they were being detained. »»»

france24.com