MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is extremely skeptical about negotiations with Iran and wants to resume hostilities, a news portal reported, citing sources. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu discussed new attempts to reach an agreement with Iran during»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine's willingness to host American biological laboratories on its territory directly indicates Kiev's desire to involve the United States in a conflict with Russia, former UK Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford told Sputnik. "Ukraine's willingness to make itself a hospitable s»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s flagship travel trade event, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, has been moved to new dates, with organisers confirming that the show will now take place from September 14 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The date change »»»

Can the country achieve its goal without more rigorous, independent environmental reporting? A farmer transports rice on a boat along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, a part of the Hoa Lu limestone mountain range about 75 miles from Hanoi, Vietnam. As one way to reduce carbon emissions, the country i»»»

A damaged mosque is shown Wednesday, a day after an Israeli airstrike hit the village of Maashouk in southern Lebanon. According to the Disaster Management Unit of the Lebanese government, Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed more than 3,045 people and injured more than 9,310 others since the»»»

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Getty Images The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the coun»»»

As part of ongoing efforts to modernize systems and enhance the efficiency of technical services at airports, an expanded meeting was held at the Airports Authority headquarters yesterday where a visual presentation by Spanish Company was made on Modern Aviation Technologies. Attendees included the»»»

Five black vultures from Spain will be released in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains, according to an announcement published on the official website of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB). After arriving in Bulgaria, the birds will first be placed in an adaptation aviary, where the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the Working Capital Stabilization Financing Guarantee Program to support the national economy, ensure stability of the private sector and enhance the business environment. As part of this initiative, it has directed all banks operating in the Stat»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of 42 ancient paintings from the National Art Gallery, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Sunil Senevi told Parliament on Thursday. The minister said a physical verification survey carried ou»»»

ABU DHABI: When Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added another NBA Most Valuable Player award to his growing list of achievements this season, it reinforced a trend that has increasingly defined basketball’s modern era. The NBA’s highest individual honor has now remained in international hands»»»

BEIJING: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday to Tuesday for talks, the Chinese foreign ministry said, without specifying whether the war in Iran would be discussed. Pakistan and China have both sought to mediate in the Middle East conflict, sparked by US and Isra»»»

DUBAI: The UAE-based Lebanese influencer talks jobs, productivity and travel. Best job you’ve ever had? Working on my mom’s jewelry brand, Hiba Hasbini. I love being able to design, create, and build a business with my mom. I really enjoy seeing the fruits of my labor and bringing ideas to life. Wo»»»

DUBAI: This week’s President’s Cup Final at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium is more than a football match. It is an occasion defined by the honor of lifting a trophy that carries immense national significance, presented in the presence of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, president of the UAE. The sho»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The inspection by the United States of biological laboratories in Ukraine is the first step towards recognizing the problem and resolving it, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "Now the Americans will be inspecting ... We consider the revelatio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Aviation units of the Russian aerospace forces, as part of the nuclear forces exercise, are practicing equipping Kinzhal missiles with special warheads and flying into patrol areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Russia is holding exercises on the preparation and »»»

Dubai: Ships stranded in Gulf waters for weeks are now facing an unusual new problem — barnacles, algae and jellyfish are building up on their hulls and propellers, raising concerns that some vessels could struggle to leave even after the regional conflict eases. Sign up for our daily business news»»»

Romania’s private equity market is entering a new stage of maturity, driven by founder transitions, regional consolidation opportunities, and growing institutional interest across Central and Eastern Europe. In an exclusive interview for Business Review, Anthony Stalker, Managing Partner at CEECAT »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to increase Emirati representation in classrooms through a landmark partnership between the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Aldar Education. The strategic agreement aims to create a stronger pipeline of UAE national educators throug»»»

Australia, New Zealand and several EU officials joined the chorus of condemnations Thursday over a video clip of Israeli Minister Itmar Ben-Gvir heckling detained activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. European ⁠Council President ​Antonio Costa said he was "appalled" by their treatment and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Commander of the Israeli military’s 401st Brigade, who was seriously wounded in Lebanon, remains under anesthesia and on a ventilator after»»»

Foreign trade in live animals in Kyrgyzstan declined significantly from January to March 2026. According to the National Statistical Committee, cattle purchases fell by 73.4 percent. Imports: Decline in cattle purchases In the first three months of this year, 2,902 head of cattle worth $802,500 wer»»»

Turkey’s Ambassador to Libya, Güven Beginç, said Turkish institutions are ready to contribute to the implementation of joint Libyan-Turkish marine projects in coordination with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). The Turkish Ambassador was quoted by the Libyan Ministry of Marine»»»

The Plovdiv Administrative Court has suspended a decision of the Karlovo Municipal Council to hold a local referendum on June 28, 2026, on plans to build an ammunition and gunpowder plant in the area, the municipal administration said on Thursday. The referendum was set to ask residents whether the»»»

Beijing, China: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday May 23 to Tuesday May 26, 2026 for talks, the Chinese foreign ministry said. "The leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern," minis»»»