Bulgarian News Agency 2m

Parliament Shortens Bill Review Deadlines in Committees and Plenary from 72 to 48 Hours

Parliament on Thursday shortened the deadlines for consideration of bills in standing parliamentary committees and in the plenary hall from 72 to 48 hours. The move comes as lawmakers are debating and adopting the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the National Assembly. Bills and the report of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2m

Ex-Governor of Kardzhali Region Faces "Similar Measures" as Those Against Current Town Mayor

After Kardzhali Mayor Erol Mumun was questioned by police on Thursday over suspected official misconduct, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told Bulgarian National Television later in the day that "similar measures" were taken against a former governor of Kurdjali Region. The Minister said the ex-»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

Qatar launches award for best digital Hajj app

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched a new award for the best digital Hajj application developed by Qatari Hajj campaigns for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season. The initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation in Hajj services and encourage campaigns to a»»»

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TAP 5m

Direct air service between Tunisia and Iraq resumes

Tunis, May 28 (TAP) - Direct flights between Tunisia and Iraq resumed on Thursday, operated by Iraqi Airways, with weekly flights set to continue throughout the 2026 tourist season.In a statement, the Tunisian Embassy in Baghdad said Thursday’s...»»»

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Clear to partly cloudy Thursday night nationwide (INM)

Tunis, May 28 (TAP) - The weather will be clear to partly cloudy on Thursday night nationwide, according to a weather update issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Temperatures will range between 20 and 24°C, reaching 26°C in the...»»»

Gulf News 9m

EU Council adopts additional restrictive measures against extremist Israeli settlers

The EU Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against four entities and three individuals under the European Union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. Those listed are extremist Israeli settlers and organisations which support them, and are responsible for serious and systematic »»»

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The Peninsula 19m

Qatar ends temporary extension of entry visas from June 7: MoI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the termination of the temporary extension of all types of entry visas that had expired or were nearing expiration, effective from Sunday, June 7, 2026. According to a Ministry statement, the decision follows an earlier announcement issued on Ma»»»

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The Peninsula 19m

US Treasury chief threatens to sanction Oman if it joins Hormuz tolls

Washington, United States: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to target ally Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the key Strait of Hormuz, warning of sanctions against all parties involved in such actions. "Oman, in particular, should know that the US Treasury will agg»»»

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Arab News 21m

Kenya rights group files petition to halt US Ebola quarantine center plan

NAIROBI: A Kenyan rights group said on Thursday it had filed a court petition against plans to establish an Ebola quarantine center for US nationals in the east African country. Washington is building a “state-of-the-art” facility in Kenya for US citizens to quarantine after leaving the Democratic »»»

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Arab News 21m

Swedish court to rule in December on oil execs accused in Sudan war crimes case

STOCKHOLM: A Stockholm court on Thursday wrapped up hearings in the trial of two former oil executives accused of complicity in war crimes over their business dealings during Sudan’s second civil war, with a ruling expected in December. The trial, which is the longest ever in Sweden, opened in Sept»»»

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Arab News 21m

Lebanon to hold military talks with Israel at Pentagon on Friday

BEIRUT: A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations, under US sponsorship, is set to take place at the Pentagon on Friday to launch a new round of security talks between the two sides. Israel and Hezbollah preempted the meeting by escalating their military operations, though on an u»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

Interior ministry ends temporary extension of expired entry visas effective June 7

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that the temporary extension granted to all types of expired or soon-to-expire entry visas, issued earlier on 3 March 2026, will officially come to an end on Sunday, 7 June 2026. The ministry clarified that from the said date, normal procedures governing»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 38m

Lom Mayor Tsvetan Petrov Suspended from Office over Vote-Buying Charges

Lom District Court suspended Lom Mayor Tsvetan Petrov from office, the Montana Regional Court said on Thursday. Judging from evidence taken in the pre-trial proceedings, on April 15, 2026, in the office building of a municipal-owned enterprise in Lom, Petrov, acting in his capacity as a public offi»»»

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Arab News 46m

Fearsome dinosaur-era marine reptile was the T. rex of the sea

TEXAS: Tyrannosaurus rex was a huge land predator during the twilight of the age of dinosaurs. But it was not the only T. rex that terrorized the Cretaceous Period. There also was a marine reptile named Tylosaurus rex — the T. rex of the sea — that rivaled its land counterpart in size and ferocity.»»»

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Arab News 46m

Treasury chief says US to halt Iran airlines’ access to landing spots

WASHINGTON: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the United States will halt Iranian airlines’ access to landing spots, among other measures, as Washington pushes to intensify pressure on Tehran and open the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Bessent said Washington will “be shutting »»»

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TAP 53m

Tunisair’s deficit widens by 23% to TND 282.7 million in 2023

Tunis, May 28 (TAP) - The financial statements of national carrier Tunisair, as at December 31, 2023 and recently made public, show a 23% widening of the deficit, which stood at TND 282.7 million, compared with TND 228.9 million a year earlier.These...»»»

The Peninsula 55m

Trump's face could appear on US $250 bill

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported Thursday by the Washington Pos»»»

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Qatar Tribune 58m

MoECC conducts beach cleanup campaign during Eid Al Adha

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Directorate of Natural Reserves, carried out an extensive cleanup campaign at the beaches of Sealine, the Khor Al Adaid Reserve, and Al Dhakira Reserve during the first and second days of the blessed Eid Al Adha. The initiat»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

‘You Are Not Alone’ in Ebola Fight, Vows DR Congo-Bound WHO Chief

The WHO's chief pledged to do "everything in my power" to help conquer a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as he headed to the African nation on Thursday. In lengthy message to the Congolese people, the World Health Organization's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army Blat site with a qualitative missile: Military Media Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army Blat site with a qualitative missile: Military Media Statement 9 »»»

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New Gloria Estefan musical tells story of Paraguay youths who turned trash into music - UPI.com

The story of the Cateura Recycled Instruments Orchestra, a Paraguayan music project born in a vulnerable community surrounding the Cateura landfill in Asunción, will reach U.S. stages this Saturday with the world premiere of "Basura," a musical produced by Gloria Estefan at the Alliance Theatre in »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Madagascar top court rejects bid to remove president

Antananarivo, Madagascar: Madagascar's top court on Thursday dismissed an opposition lawmaker's attempt to oust the country's military ruler, ruling that the challenge fell outside the constitution. Prominent MP Antoine Rajerison had asked the High Constitutional Court to remove army Colonel Michae»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Central banks of Serbia, China conclude new bilateral currency swap agreement

BELGRADE - The People's Bank of China and the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) have concluded their second bilateral currency swap agreement, enabling the exchange of Serbian dinars and Chinese yuan between the two central banks through bilateral swap transactions, the NBS announced on Thursday. "The »»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Dubai’s pop culture communities are creating spaces for connections, opportunities during uncertain times

Dubai: Against the backdrop of the ongoing geopolitical situation in the region, several residents have gathered this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for Sandbox Swapmeet Volume 8, a community-led pop culture convention that organisers and attendees regarded as more than just an enterta»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump's face could appear on $250 bill

US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported Thursday by the Washington Post. Get updated faster an»»»

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Arab News 1h

Arteta targets Champions League title to crown Arsenal rebuild

LONDON: Seven years after returning to a fractured Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will lead his side into Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris St. Germain, one win from completing a remarkable rebuild. Guiding Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004 this season has already repaid t»»»

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