Libyan Railroads announced yesterday that its Chairman, Saeed Salem Al-Kilani, along with his technical team, held a meeting on the same day with Dirk Chao, Regional Director for North and West Africa of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). CCECC is a major state-owned mult»»»

Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now 4 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBernd Debusmann JrWhite House reporter Getty ImagesMany Cuban exiles in the US hope the Havana government is toppled The US has charged Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro, with murde»»»

Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant 13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorge Wright Uganda Police ForceThe crash happened in Murchison Falls National Park At least three people have died after a vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in Uganda, officials»»»

Doha, Qatar: Property transactions in Qatar totaled more than QR 558.8m ($153m) during the week of May 17 to 21, according to figures released by the country's real estate registration authority. Data published by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice showed that sales »»»

A tornado passed over the city of Kara-Balta in Chui region. Video of this rare atmospheric phenomenon for Kyrgyzstan has spread on social media. According to an eyewitness, the tornado was filmed on May 23 near a mining complex. The footage shows a swirling column of air, reminiscent of a tornado,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Resistance and Liberation Day: He Who Has History of Victories is Qualified to Achieve More 25-05-2026 14:56 PM After 18 years of steady an»»»

RIYADH: Hajj is not only one of the Five Pillars of Islam, but a visceral and emotional experience that brings people together from across the globe. More than a place of worship, the Grand Mosque becomes a contemplative space for introspection, connection, and unity. From colorful murals to magnet»»»

Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu 3 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydney Victoria PoliceMatthew Paton, 52, died after falling down a ravine while hiking to Machu Picchu An Australian man has died after falling down a ravine while walking on t»»»

Madrid: Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury. For the first time at a World Cup, the Spain squad will not feature a Real Madrid player with Dean Hui»»»

DUBAI: Lebanon marked its Resistance and Liberation Day on Monday against the backdrop of continued Israeli strikes and fresh displacement in the country’s south, with officials saying the anniversary could not be fully celebrated while parts of Lebanese territory remain under attack. The national »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of “new forms of slavery” behind its rise. The “just war” theory - espoused recently by the Trump administration - was “outdated”, L»»»

The Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theater hosted the international concert Silk Road Sounds, bringing together Kyrgyz and Japanese musicians. The program’s main performer was the Kyrgyz ethno-rock ensemble Urkor. The group presented a combination of folk instruments—komuz, kyl »»»

At least 100 percent of the shares of Kumtor Operating Company CJSC have been transferred to Kumtor Gold Company CJSC. This decision was made to enable Kumtor Gold Company to make prompt decisions regarding Kumtor Operating Company, which is currently developing Togolok gold deposit and conducting »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Three explosive drones exploded in the North during few minutes, a short time ago 25-05-2026 13:32 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has launched its smart accommodation service for pilgrims as part of a development initiative during the Hajj season. The initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve services provided to pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday»»»

Tunis, May 25 (TAP) - The National Agency for Energy Management (French: ANME) signed on May 21 two cooperation and partnership agreements with the Institute for University Cooperation (ICU) and the Tunisia Initiative Network, on the sidelines of...»»»

Dubai: Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) Group announced Monday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi-based Allied Biofuels Holding to explore the supply and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) for loc»»»

New Delhi, May 25 (SANA) Indian refiners have increased crude imports from Latin America and Africa following disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies linked to restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to trade data and industry sources. India, the world’s third-larges»»»

RIYADH: The National Center for Waste Management has launched the model livestock city project in Makkah, marking the first model slaughterhouse to process carcasses and organic waste during Hajj using advanced rendering technology. The project is aiming for a 100 percent landfill diversion rate, u»»»

Makkah: Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position as a global leader in managing large-scale crowds through an integrated digital system designed to serve pilgrims during Hajj, with smart technology playing a central role in regulating movement across Makkah and the holy sites. The effort forms pa»»»

‎The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, yesterday approved 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies. The Ministry of Economy and Trade said this comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the investment climate and encourage the expansion of t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has warned against unsafe slaughtering practices and improper handling of sacrificial animals during Eid Al Adha, outlining 12 key health and preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of infections and protecting public health during the»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the trading week higher on Sunday, 24 May 2026, with broad gains across major indices as selective foreign buying and renewed interest in financial shares helped the market recover part of the losses recorded during the previous week’s consolidation phase. The be»»»

A mudflow occurred in Kara-Suu district of Osh region following heavy rains, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to preliminary data, the disaster hit at around 1 a.m. on May 25 and affected areas across six rural municipalities in the district. The mudflows flood»»»

Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVanessa BuschschlüterLatin America editor, News Online Briceida Morales / AFP via Getty ImagesInmates took to the roof of the prison in protest Violent clashes have erupted between inma»»»

Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul NjieBBC Africa Anadolu via Getty Images"Deep reflection" and a "sense of duty" were El Malick Ndiaye's stated reasons for stepping down The Speaker of Senegal's parliament El Malick Ndiaye »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the Kremlin said on Monday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain," the Kremlin said in a statem»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Sunday Serbia was very clear and exclusive in its stance that NIS must remain the dominant oil company on the Serbian market. Commenting on talks with Hungary's MOL about its acquisition of a Russian-majority stak»»»

Speaker of Lebanon’s Parliament Nabih Berri called on Monday for an immediate end to hate speech, stressing on Resistance and Liberation Day the need for unity, sacrifice, and steadfastness in defending Lebanon’s land, sovereignty, and freedom against any aggressor or occupier. In a statement marki»»»

Mudflows have occurred in Batken region following heavy rains, the office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. According to authorities, mudflows occurred on May 24 in Batken and Leilek districts. In Batken, they flowed along riverbeds and, according to preliminary»»»

A mudflow occurred in Uzgen district of Osh region after heavy rains, inundating dozens of homes, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, mudflows occurred in Karool, Bash-Dobo, and Tort-Kol rural areas, as well as in Uzgen itself. As a result of the »»»

MINA: The Saudi health system has strengthened specialized cardiac care at the holy sites during Hajj by providing catheterization and cardiac surgery labs across several healthcare facilities. This initiative, a result of advanced cardiac catheterization services and their expanding applications, »»»

Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, a global tech leader and pioneer in new energy vehicles, has announced the launch of the new BYD Ti 7 in the Kingdom. The introduction of the Ti 7 marks the brand’s 12th model in Saudi Arabia, underscoring its continued expansion and commitment t»»»

Dubai: The UAE has recorded another strong year for tourism growth, welcoming more than 32 million hotel guests in 2025 while maintaining some of the world’s highest hotel occupancy levels. The latest figures were announced during a review by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dobropasovo in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of the Vostok battlegroup continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Dobropasov»»»

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 104 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Fujairah on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The inmates, of various nationalities, were selected based on good conduct»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings during a phone call on Monday, praying for continued prosperity and blessings for their two countries and peoples, and for security and pro»»»

Dubai: Dubai is set to grow even greener as 1,200 more flame trees will be planted across the emirate in a new push to fill the city's streets, parks and communities with the towering red-and-orange canopies that have become one of its most beloved seasonal symbols. The initiative, carried out in c»»»

Dubai :As part of its annual “You Made Me Happy” initiative, the General Department of Human Rights at Dubai Police, in collaboration with the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, has distributed Eid clothing to children of female inmates in celebration of Eid Al Adha, br»»»

Pakistan, China ink $7 billion deals as Shehbaz pushes investment drive PM says Islamabad and Beijing must work together for regional peace as Army Chief Asim Munir joins high-level talks in Beijing Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged closer strategic coordination between Pakist»»»

CEC Bank is supporting the development of Romanian agriculture by financing one of the most important investment projects in the local livestock sector: the new pig breeding farm developed by Romsuin Transilvania Agricultural Cooperative, recently inaugurated in Băsești, Maramureș County. CEC Bank »»»

Akakus Oil Operations Company announced yesterday the use of SLB’s (Schlumberger) Rhino Reamer technology, the first in the Middle East and North Africa region – to successfully drill an oil well. Akakus said this comes as part of efforts to improve operational performance and address the technical»»»

Some 300 hectares of farmland have been damaged by flooding in the Sevlievo area following heavy rainfall on May 22 and 23, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said during a news briefing near Sevlievo on Monday. Abrovski, along with Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shi»»»

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting at the Council of Ministers building on Monday with Arthur Milikh, who is visiting Bulgaria in his capacity as the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the US Department of State. During the meeting, the two s»»»

Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Suinaliev, speaking as part of the media project Open Cabinet: Territory of Responsibility, answered journalists’ questions about Western sanctions imposed on several domestic companies. The head of the Finance Ministry was asked whether the sanctions were affe»»»

According to new data from HomeRun.ro, one of Romania’s leading online platforms for local services, demand for gardening and outdoor living services increased by 35% over the past 12 months, as Romanians invest more in gardens, terraces, and outdoor improvements. The analysis is based on nearly 30»»»

Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAkisa WanderaBBC Africa, Nairobi YouTubeA man managed to briefly embrace President William Ruto Kenya's police chief has ordered a major shake-up of President William Ruto's secur»»»

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said in a limited security meeting on Sunday night that "buildings in Beirut should be attacked in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks," Israel's public broadcaster quoted informed sources as saying. The meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Benjamin Netany»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth Dh1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the emirate. The move follows the directives of President His H»»»

Libya’s National Cancer Control Authority announced yesterday that, in collaboration with AstraZeneca Libya, it organised its first specialized oncology consultative meeting in 15 years. Headquartered in the UK, AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company»»»