An International Youth Tourism Forum-Festival under the motto «Friendship, Unity and Cooperation» is being held in the city of Kadamdzhay in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. According to the statement, the event aims to deve»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the two si»»»

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the two leaders, plunging the debt-stricken West African nation deeper into political uncertainty. Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye »»»

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detaine»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with HE Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic»»»

Ten Turkish citizens accused of being ISIS members have been arrested in Syria, Turkish state media said on Saturday. The 10 -- for whom Interpol had issued international alerts, or Red Notices -- were apprehended in a joint operation by the Turkish and Syrian intelligence services, they said. Nine»»»

Dubai: Iran Civil Aviation Organization announced the temporary closure of airspace over western Iran on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts to reach a potential agreement between Tehran and Washington continued alongside reports that the United States military was preparing for possible new strikes ag»»»

LONDON: An England tournament squad announcement and a media meltdown are not new bedfellows. There was something all too predictable about the furor — from the keyboard warriors as well as seasoned hacks — surrounding Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad announcement on Friday, which followed a series »»»

The makers of “7 Dogs” set out to do more than produce an action film to international standards. Their aim was to deliver a visual spectacle shaped by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, built on a strategic vision for a transcontinental thriller with Hollywood-level technical standard»»»

The Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, founded in 1992 in Moscow, brings together politicians, business leaders, military, and media figures to support Russia’s strategic foreign and defense policies and strengthen state and civil society. Sputnik goes live as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey L»»»

The Pakistani community in the United Arab Emirates has been informed that the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in will remain closed during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays. According to official announcements, both missions will suspend routine consular and »»»

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has set July 1 for its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the validity of Ali al-Zaidi’s designation as prime minister, the first legal move of its kind since the current government was formed. The court date comes as political forces that failed to push through the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arabic-language writers are being invited to place their work in contention for the Radwa Ashour Award for Arabic Literature – an accolade established by Qatar Foundation and the University of Granada that reaffirms their joint commitment to nurturing Arabic literary excellence through»»»

The last Australian women and children held in a northeast Syria camp housing relatives of suspected foreign militants left the site this week seeking to return home, a camp official told AFP on Saturday. "Twenty-one Australians left Roj camp" on Thursday -- seven women and 14 children, aged eight »»»

DUBAI: Cairo rolled out the red carpet on Friday night for the premiere of Saudi-backed action blockbuster “7 Dogs,” with a guest list packed with Arab cinema heavyweights and international stars. Held ahead of the film’s global release on May 27, the premiere drew some of the region’s biggest name»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was "unfair" because it would leave Kyiv without a voice inside the bloc. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested allowing Ukraine to participate »»»

In a significant development for the Eastern Mediterranean energy landscape, President Nikos Christodoulides has revealed that energy companies from the Persian Gulf are eyeing opportunities to explore natural gas reserves off the southern coast of Cyprus. This announcement, made during a prestigio»»»

On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. 1 of 6 | On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo On this date in history: In 1701, Capt.»»»

TEHRAN: Tehran accused the United States of “excessive demands,” Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal. Pakistan’s powerful army chief arrived in Tehran»»»

Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands,” Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and Iranian leaders considered the latest peace proposal. Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster me»»»

A Tunisian court sentenced the former head of the national anti-graft body to 10 years in prison over charges including forging documents, his lawyer said on Friday. Chawki Tabib, who is also a prominent lawyer and the former head of the Tunisian bar association, was arrested last April. Defense la»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has been included in the ranking of Russians’ trust in leaders of CIS countries. The data was published in a study by the VCIOM Analytical Center, TASS reports. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ranked first, receiving support from 75 percent of respond»»»

US President Donald Trump has decided not to resume strikes against Iran for now to give diplomacy a chance, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report said Trump hosted a meeting of top US national security officials on Friday morning to discuss next steps on Iran, and made »»»

The White House is weighing possible renewed military action against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Axios reported, citing US officials familiar with the discussions. President Donald Trump with senior national security advisers as key signs of escalation toward war are once agai»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London and Fellow at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. According to Krieg, "Iran is fighting a war against the global economy." By targeting the UAE, and especia»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Hundreds of Ukrainians marched through the capital Friday to demand that the government repeal a recent law that families of missing soldiers say could lead to their loved ones being prematurely declared dead. The protesters gathered In Kyiv to oppose legislation passed in February o»»»

As a trial of former organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils has concluded, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Wu'er Kaixi, one of the student leaders who led mass protests leading up to the brutal 1989 crackdown. Nearly 37 years since the tragedy, the exiled campaigner laments China's continued»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Shortly after the UN Security Council met to discuss the first report by the Board of Peace and the implementation of Resolution 2803 in the language of diplomacy, international aid leaders stood before reporters to describe a far harsher reality in Gaza. Speaking at UN headquarters »»»

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation launched the first edition of the "Media Encyclopedia" at the cultural salon of the 35th Doha International Book Fair, in the presence of media professionals, intellectuals, and visitors. The initiative aims to document media concepts, theories, figures, and instit»»»

After more than three years of war, Sudan is facing a different political and humanitarian moment. The fighting has not stopped, and neither side has won. But the cost of prolonging the war now appears to have outgrown what Sudan, its neighbors, and the wider international community can bear. As in»»»

As the global race toward carbon neutrality accelerates, conference halls continue to echo with climate pledges while buildings grow smarter with sensors, automation and artificial intelligence. Yet beneath the dashboards and decarbonization road maps lies a deeper question: Are we becoming wiser —»»»

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePascal Fletcher,Latin America specialist, BBC Monitoring,Duncan WalkerandAlicia Curry ReutersSince returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made clear his desire to change Ha»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the Defense Ministry to plan responses to the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school dormitory in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR). Russia has several options, National Defense magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko tells Sputnik. 1.Hit»»»

Damascus, May 22 (SANA) Several Yemeni businessmen stressed the importance of boosting economic and investment cooperation with Syria during the coming stage, especially in the areas of reconstruction, infrastructure, industry, energy and pharmaceutical industries, noting that Syria has promising i»»»

The latest US Treasury sanctions on Lebanese and Iranian figures linked to Hezbollah looked less like another routine political measure and more like a direct warning to the Lebanese state and its security and military institutions. The sanctions came days before a Lebanese US security meeting in W»»»

The United Arab Emirates welcomed the adoption by the World Health Assembly (WHA) – the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO) – during its current session, of a resolution submitted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan»»»

Sharjah: Officials from cultural and academic institutions in the UAE have affirmed that Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour (GOH) at the fifth edition of the Warsaw International Book Fair (WIBF), held from 28th–31st May 2026, reflects the emirate’s standing on the international cultural sc»»»

Attention in Lebanon is turning to how the state will respond to unprecedented US sanctions that targeted two officers from the army and General Security, along with figures, including MPs, from Hezbollah and its ally the Amal Movement that is headed by parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Although Leba»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that “slight progress” was made during talks with Iran as Pakistan's army chief traveled to Tehran in a renewed effort to mediate a peace deal and uncertainty loomed over whether war will resume. Rubio spoke days after US President Donald Trump said he »»»

KYIV: Diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, adding that he expected new US proposals on how that diplomacy will be conducted. Zelensky, speaking in his nightly video address, also said the frontline situation was favo»»»

Citizens from various sectors in at least five regional capitals across Bolivia took to the streets Thursday to demand an end to the roadblocks organized by peasant unions and groups aligned with former Bolivian President Evo Morales, who are calling for the resignation of the Bolivian President Ro»»»

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in court on Friday, AFP learned from a source close to the case. A hearing before the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, will examine the case of the 27-year-old Morocc»»»

KYIV: US-brokered talks with Russia are gradually reaching ​the point of exhaustion, Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday, adding that European engagement ‌could bring ‌a ​new ‌dynamic ⁠to ​the process. “My ⁠impression is that this format is gradually reaching the point where dis»»»

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon Friday killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. The first strike»»»

President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. The project to demolish and replace the East Wing with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has caused jitters among many members of Congress.. Photo by Samuel Coru»»»

TradeUnited States of AmericaUS or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?Nik MartinTehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recess»»»

BAKU: Alwaleed Philanthropies (Global), chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, participated in the World Urban Forum in Baku, focusing on addressing urban challenges and advancing sustainable urbanization across the Arab world. Princess Lamia bint Majed Al-Saud participated at the event as secretary»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»