Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation hosted a Colombian culinary arts event at Hall 32 in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Qatar, in an evening that celebrated cultural exchange and highlighted Colombia’s rich heritage, cuisine, and tourism attractions. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Guard School celebrated on Thursday at Lahsaniya Camp the graduation of a number of basic training courses, marking the conclusion of the first phase of the 2026 training season, in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassi»»»

Doha, Qatar: As visitors explored the vast genres and diverse book pavillions representing more than 30 countries participating in the Doha International Book Fair, one crucial question echoed among attendees and vendors across the venue: Is the art of reading physical books losing charm due to soc»»»

Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah is collecting photos and videos to preserve the memory of her hometown which, like many others along the southern border, has been completely destroyed by Israeli forces. Testimony from residents and officials, as well as satellite images and photographs taken by A»»»

A brother and sister who are starring in the latest series of the BBC's Race Across the World program have opened up about the surreal experience of watching the show ahead of its final episode being aired. Harrison, 24, and Katie Devine, 21, from Manchester, will be seen later in the ultimate leg »»»

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in the Hague demonstrated inhumanity by deciding not to release Serb General Ratko Mladić for medical treatment, and it is striking that non-governmental organizations monitoring prison conditions show no interest in the matter, Russian Fo»»»

The President of the “Green Team” Association from Novi Grad, Mario Crnković, told SRNA that a report on the implementation of the Croatian Fund’s work program for financing the decommissioning and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant is direct evi»»»

Dubai: Motorists in Dubai will soon pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on Salik toll gate usage fees and Salik tag activation charges, according to an announcement by the company. On a post on X, Salik said a 5 per cent VAT will be applied effective June 1, 2026, on toll gate usage fees and toll tag activat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has honoured national companies collaborating with the ministry in the safe disposal of electronic waste initiative, namely Al Hayat Company, Seashore Sustainability, and Al Nafees Factory, in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network won the highest number of gold awards at the 47th edition of the Telly Awards this year, outperforming all competitors. The organisers of the Telly Awards, regarded as one of the world’s leading media awards, announced the winners of the competition on 19 May 2»»»

Eritrea: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea, H E Osman Saleh Mohammed met yesterday with H E Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Eritrea, Ghanem bin Mohamed Al Maadeed. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation places social and emotional learning at the heart of its education ecosystem, recognising these skills as essential foundations for lifelong learning and positive social change. Across all learning environments, it prioritises connection, wellbeing, and emotional devel»»»

Doha, Qatar: As British Smile Month shines a spotlight on the importance of oral health, the British International Dental Centre has found a unique and inspiring way to celebrate, through art. This year, the practice was honoured to receive a striking painting from a talented young artist, Eleena, »»»

The British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted entry to theme parks as it seeks to ease a cost-of-living squeeze and win back voters. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced modest handouts to help alleviate rising costs sparked by the Iran war, including a reduction»»»

SINGAPORE: ​Oil prices climbed on Friday but were on track for a weekly loss as investors doubted the prospects of a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks. Brent crude futures rose $1.66, or 1.6 percent, to $104.24 a barrel by 7:05 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.»»»

NEW YORK: Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-»»»

DUBAI: Melvyn Ngoundo Mbappe has worked in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens. Having trained in Paris, he cut his teeth at two French Michelin-starred institutions: Pavillon Ledoyen and the Ritz Paris. A stint in New York followed before Mbappe returned to Paris, then later moved to Duba»»»

Ukraine’s army has carried out a drone attack on a school building and a dormitory in the Lugansk People’s Republic overnight, the head of the republic, Leonid Pasechnik, said. The attack has left 35 people wounded, he added.Rescuers are searching for those still trapped under the rubble. At the ti»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the Middle East, on Thursday said the USS Abraham Lincoln is maintaining “peak readiness” in the region. It came as Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts to get US-Iran peace talks on track. Follow our liveblog for the la»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the "QF Schools Showcase", students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators, and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through mentorship, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended yesterday the graduation ceremony of the tenth cohort of master’s students at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. The ceremony was attended by several Their Excellencies min»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London on May 19–20, 2026 and co-hosted by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and British International In»»»

Venezuela said Thursday it had authorized the United States to perform a flyover of Caracas as part of an embassy evacuation drill -- a highly symbolic move five months after US airstrikes on the city. “At the request of the Embassy of the United States of America, the authorities have authorized a»»»

WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that additional 5,000 US troops will be deployed to Poland. "Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announc»»»

Dubai: Motorists in Dubai will soon pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on Salik toll gate usage fees and Salik tag activation charges, according to an announcement by the company. On a post on X, Salik said a 5 per cent VAT will be applied effective June 1, 2026, on toll gate usage fees and toll tag activat»»»

Dubai motorists will soon pay a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on parking and toll-related services, after both Parkin and Salik confirmed the implementation of VAT from June 1, 2026. Parkin said the 5 per cent VAT will apply across all its services, including on-street and off-street parking, se»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria are moving in mixed directions, with gasoline recording an increase while diesel and LPG continue to decline. According to data from the Fuelo platform, methane prices remain unchanged compared with the previous week, indicating a stable trend in that segment of the market. »»»

At the least a PR disaster for the UK around its Russia sanctions regime. At the worst the UK has been pushed by Trump’s war on Iran to easing up sanctions on Russia. So here is the bad news: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-trade-licence-for-sanctioned-processed-oil-products/gene»»»

Doha, Qatar: In an endorsement of its growing stature as a global business destination, Qatar is ranked 10th in the prestigious “Best Countries to Headquarter a Corporation” category of the US News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The report identified Qatar as the highest-ranked Middle»»»

Prague: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi participated yesterday in the “GLOBSEC Forum 2026,” held in the Czech capital, Prague. During his intervention in a main forum session titled “Pursuing Peace in the Middle East and Beyond,” he sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim inaugurated the medical unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission in the holy sites yesterday as part of preparations to provide integrated healthcare services for Qatari pilgrims»»»

Fidesz announced a bill that would ban the import of Ukrainian grain products. Parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás announced the proposal for parliament via social media. “There are certainly disadvantages when a government is active only on Facebook and through ever-new Netflix episodes. The»»»

Talks on European Union funding owed to Hungary are progressing well, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Thursday in Vienna while speaking to Hungarian journalists after a courtesy visit to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen. The prime minister noted that European Commission leaders have »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the rules for issuing driver’s licenses and is introducing a new type of document — a temporary national driver’s license. According to the decree, it can be obtained by citizens who have completed at least four months of training at a driving scho»»»

Hanoi, Vietnam: A pair of luxury Hermes handbags that once belonged to a jailed Vietnamese property tycoon sold at auction for more than $500,000, state media reported, as the government seeks to recover funds linked to a $27 billion fraud. Property developer Truong My Lan was convicted in 2024 of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that the number of free and discounted seats offered by private schools and kindergartens under the “Community Responsibility of Private Schools and Kindergartens” initiative has exceeded 8,500, marking a significant expansio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality, yesterday announced the launch of the ‘National Initiative to Encourage Local Production and Support Sacrificial Animals for Eid Al-Adha 1447 AH - 2026’. This collaborative effort underscor»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters on Thursday. The directive sets an additional red line on one of the main US demands at peace talks, amid signs of a widening rift between Te»»»

The Hungarian National Bank (MNB), focused on fulfilling its core responsibilities, has operated successfully over the past year, central bank governor Mihály Varga said on Thursday in a podcast. According to the MNB governor, the strengthening of the forint, declining inflation and growing foreign»»»

The parliamentary groups of Fidesz and KDNP do not support the proposals submitted by Tisza Party representatives that would amend the Fundamental Law in several areas, Gergely Gulyás, parliamentary group leader of Fidesz, said on Thursday. “With the proposed amendments, the Tisza Party is not buil»»»

In this paper we will discuss the story of gas in all its details from beginning to end Will Egypt actually import Israeli gas? What is the reality of the Convention? What advantages does Egypt have? Who are the biggest affected by Egypt in the gas market? What are the latest developments, expansio»»»

Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth ​and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign ‌Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»

The team of Kyrgyzstan Uchur lost in the final series of the Uzbekistan Open Ice Hockey Championship. The tournament organizers reported. The athletes took to the ice against Humo team from Tashkent. The first two games were held on May 16-17 in Bishkek at the Nomad Arena. Humo won both games. The »»»

Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth ​and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign ‌Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»

The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia is working on repatriating the body of Aigerim T., brutally murdered in Moscow, to her homeland. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. The ministry also reported that a suspect, Kyrgyz citizen S.Zh., 31, has been detained in connection wi»»»

BUNIA: People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is heading to a toss-up congressional district in New York on Friday to test his midterm message on the economy, even as voters largely disapprove of his stewardship of it. Trump will travel to the Hudson Valley area to appear with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who»»»

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in September 2025. Trump on Thursday announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI)»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan intends to install a drip irrigation system around Issyk-Kul Lake. The project is aimed at the rational use of the region’s water resources. Erlist Akunbekov, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, told reporters. According to him, »»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, participated in a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council via videoconference. During the meeting, 18 issues were considered, 13 of which were adopted without discussion. The EEC Council approved an ac»»»