The fifth Libyan-German Economic Forum kicked off this morning in Tripoli, with the participation of the Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha. The forum is organized by the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Ghorfa) in cooperation with the Libya Experts Forum and hosted by the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»

ABUJA: ‌Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 Daesh militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoin»»»

RIYADH: The anticipation for Expo 2030, set to be held in Riyadh, has sparked curiosity among prospective visitors, expected to exceed 42 million people. During a walkthrough of the site in its early excavation phase, construction activity continues to scale across the Expo 2030 Riyadh grounds as p»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is participating today in the emergency session of the United Nations Security Council following the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah peaceful nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region of the »»»

RIYADH: Atallah bin Zaied Al-Zaied became the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Saudi Arabia to Chad on Tuesday. Al-Zaied presented his credentials to the Chadian president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, in the capital N’Djamena. He conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Saudi leadershi»»»

Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 ISIS militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country's northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoints, weapo»»»

A United Nations expert on Tuesday raised alarm over the alleged "torture" of Palestinian prisoners and "potentially unlawful deaths" in Israeli prisons since October 2023. The comments come as Israel faces growing scrutiny over detention conditions following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas ins»»»

Israeli forces on Tuesday intercepted six remaining vessels from a much larger activist flotilla attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Two other boats are still on their way to the Palestinian territory, according to the activist group's livestream. A live feed on the Global Sumu»»»

The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and taske»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that Iran retains the ability to launch retaliatory strikes. "They have a little ability [to retaliate]. Their missiles are 82% gone, we estimate. Their capacity to build is very little right now, because we hit, you know, we »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. The confirmation of Putin's trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up»»»

The Israeli military on Tuesday warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah, the latest despite a ceasefire. "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire compel the army to operate against it. The army does »»»

RIYADH: One Monday evening in Riyadh, musicians, writers, actors and directors gathered in the city’s creative district, JAX, to deliver a one-of-a-kind monologue sequence that drew audiences in with its humor, wit and sincerity. “Unspoken,” a series produced collaboratively by Writers in Riyadh, A»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the drones involved in the attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on May 17 originated from Iraqi territory, according to the results of technical tracking and monitoring investigations. In a statement, the mini»»»

Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant against him, accusing the Palestinian Authority of pushing for the move. Smotrich said he would retaliate by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian »»»

Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neighborhoods of the southern I»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China on a two-day official visit, scheduled from May 19 to 20. Putin is scheduled to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral relations and explore avenues for further strengthening the strategic partnership between their nations. Additionally, the »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip is scheduled to last two days, from May 19 to 20. Putin will hold a meeting with Xi Jinping, where the two leaders will discuss bilateral relations and measures to further strengthen »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on ​Tuesday that the United States may need to hit Iran again and he was only an hour away from ‌deciding on ‌a strike before ​he ‌postponed ⁠the ​attack. “I was ⁠an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Trump told reporters at the ⁠White House.»»»

One Syrian soldier was killed and at least 18 people were wounded by a car bomb that exploded on Tuesday outside a Defense ‌Ministry building in ‌Damascus, authorities said. Soldiers ‌had ⁠discovered a different ⁠bomb near the building in the capital's Bab Sharqi district and were trying to dismant»»»

DUBAI: The UAE said on Tuesday that the drones that targeted its nuclear plant last week came from Iraq — from where Iranian-backed groups have launched several attacks since the Middle East war began. On Sunday, an unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator near the Arab world’s only nuclear p»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has always placed serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims at the forefront of its priorities. The Hajj pilgrimage, which is mandatory for all able Muslims, once took months and weeks to complete. However, the journey is now easier for the millions of pilgrims taking part in t»»»

DAMASCUS: The United Nations is considering how to respond to Israel’s announcement that it will build a military complex on the former headquarters of the UN relief agency for Palestinians in east Jerusalem, an official said Tuesday. Israel at the weekend announced the government’s approval for a »»»

The continued Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon will jeopardize the negotiations with Israel, a Lebanese official warned on Tuesday. "The continued violations will either lead to us not participating in the negotiations or to our participation with the sole condition of a ceasefire," the offic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) is set to hold the graduation ceremony of its thirteenth cohort, "Qiyadat 2026," next Sunday, May 24, under the patronage of HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Qatar Leadership Center. In a state»»»

Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin sets off to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his “long-time good friend” Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. The confirmation of Putin’s trip came just hours after Trump w»»»

JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new service allowing pilgrims to ship luggage directly from their home countries to their accommodations in the Kingdom, reducing the need to carry bags during the Hajj journey. The “Hajj Without Luggage” initiative for 2026 aims to ease trave»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received, at his office at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the credentials of three new ambassadors to the State of Qatar. His Highness received the credentials of the Ambassador of the sisterly State of Kuwait, HE Ahmad Abdulrahman»»»

JEDDAH: The Red Sea Museum marked International Museum Day on Monday with a vibrant, family-focused program designed to turn the galleries into spaces of exploration. Throughout the day, visitors engaged with hands-on activities inspired by the Red Sea’s history, biodiversity, pilgrimage routes and»»»

Doha, Qatar: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received, at his office at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday, the credentials of three new ambassadors to the State of Qatar. His Highness received the credentials of HE Ambassador of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim; HE Am»»»

Doha HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, on Tuesday visited the Doha International Book Fair in its 35th edition, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Sheikha Moza toured the fair's pavilions and reviewe»»»

Former prison boss Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was "one of the worst instigators" of torture, rape and murder in Libya's notorious Mitiga prison, prosecutors told the International Criminal Court Tuesday. Judges will have 60 days to determine whether the charges against El Hishri – including »»»

Dubai Municipality has announced the full readiness of its abattoirs to receive sacrificial animal requests and provide services to residents across the emirate during Eid Al Adha, with a processing capacity of up to 1,000 livestock per hour. Preparations have been completed as part of an integrate»»»

After US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive on May 19 to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Given the flurry of visits by foreign leaders to Beijing this year, it is clear that Beijing has become the place to go to for resolving major pr»»»

CANNES: Leila Marrakchi’s “Strawberries” marks the Moroccan filmmaker’s return to the Cannes Film Festival, 21 years after “Marock” premiered in the Un Certain Regard section in 2005. Marrakchi returns to the very same section with a markedly different cinematic gaze, shaped by questions of displac»»»

Cuba’s leadership warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of a US attack, as Washington imposed new sanctions on the country’s intelligence agency and senior officials. The escalation comes amid reports of heightened military tensions and claims of Cuban drone acquisitions from Russia and Iran.»»»

Violent protests demanding Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified in La Paz on Monday, with riot police clashing with demonstrators, government offices looted and mounting anger over a deepening economic crisis gripping the Andean nation. Bolivian protests calling for center-right Pre»»»

Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC 16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWill GrantBBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent Juan Orlando Hernández: Case was a 'witch-hunt' and different from Nicolás Maduro's Just a month before US elite troo»»»

Tehran warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks on the country amid reports that US President Donald Trump is considering resuming military operations in Iran as negotiations stall. “If the enemy is foolish enough to fall into the Zionist trap aga»»»

Dubai: South African-based Pam Golding Properties has expanded its international footprint with the launch of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, further strengthening its position in the global luxury residential property market. Strategically located in Dubai Internet City’s Business Cen»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enter a conference room at a hotel in Andong on Tuesday for a joint press announcement after their meeting. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, May 19 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister San»»»

Cairo will host the 32nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Arab Fertilizer Association from 16 to 18 June 2026, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, technology providers and industry experts at a time when fertilizer markets are becoming increasingly central to glo»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to project unwavering ties between the two powers just days after US President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit sought to steady US-China relations. Russian President Vlad»»»

Russia says it has "high expectations" for President Vladimir Putin's visit to China - as Moscow and Beijing move to deepen what the Kremlin calls their "privileged partnership". Putin will travel to China on May 19 and 20, less than a week after US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi J»»»

Vladimir Putin is heading to Beijing for a two-day trip and talks with the Chinese leader, less than a week after the US president wrapped up his own trip to China. Going into the talks, Russia said it had 'high expectations' for those talks. FrANCE 24's Philip Turle looks at what to know from that»»»

Dubai: Iran’s latest peace proposal to the United States appears to offer little that is new, reviving many of the same demands US President Donald Trump dismissed last week as “garbage” — even as he paused plans for renewed military strikes and signalled fresh optimism about diplomacy. The proposa»»»

London: Lebanon's Alsama Project, a refugee-led organisation that kept more than 1,100 displaced teenagers in classrooms through two rounds of conflict, has won the inaugural Global Schools Prize worth $500,000 awarded by the UAE-based Varkey Foundation. The winner was announced at the Education Wo»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Berlin during the Bulgarian leader’s first foreign visit since taking office, describing the choice of Germany as a sign of the close relationship between the two countries. “We are glad that your first visit abroad i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, visited the 35th Doha International Book Fair today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Her Highness toured the exhibition pavilions, viewing the displays of several government entities, cultural institut»»»