Tunis, May 16 (TAP)- A memorandum of understanding was signed Friday by the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX) and ITNC Expo company which organises the International Food Show Africa (IFSA AFRICA)- the continent's largest food and beverage trade...»»»

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a message to Class 12 students on social media, addressing growing concerns over results and the recently reintroduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system. The board said it is aware of anxiety among students on social medi»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two coun»»»

Beijing: China urged individuals and organisations on Saturday not to cooperate with an anti-subsidy investigation by the European Union into Chinese group Nuctech, which specialises in security screening equipment. Nuctech manufactures products including full-body security scanners and X-ray inspe»»»

US President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, was heavy on pomp, praise, and promises. But what did both leaders walk away with after the superpower summit in Beijing? Trump left Beijing on Friday, two days after becoming the first US president to visit the Chinese c»»»

Muscat: The Supreme Committee for the Sighting of the Crescent of Dhu Al Hijjah for the year 1447 AH will meet on Sunday evening at the General Diwan of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, according to Oman News Agency. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -»»»

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris EwokorBBC Africa, Abuja AFP via Getty ImagesThere have been waves of armed abductions in north and central Nigeria in recent years, carried out by criminal gangs and Islamists Gunmen hav»»»

Athens: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated on Saturday in the inaugural summit of the Alliance for Europe-Gulf Geopolitics and Investments Summit, held in Athens, Greece. The summit aims to expand cooperation in politic»»»

DAR ES SALAAML: Tanzania recorded a 10.7-percent increase in tourist arrivals in 2025, with total visitors reaching 5.94 million compared to 5.36 million in 2024, a government minister told parliament on Friday. Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Ashatu Kijaji revealed the achievements whil»»»

Mogadishu: Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced the official implementation of the country's new constitution. Speaking during National Youth Day celebrations, President Mohamud said the separation between parliament and the federal government would soon take effect, adding that the »»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday officially confirmed the elimination of the head of the military wing of Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "This is a significant operational achievement by the IDF, led by the Southern Command, IDF intelligence, the Israe»»»

BERLIN: Two people aboard a small plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a residential area south of Mannheim in southwestern Germany on Saturday, local police said. The plane crashed at around 1130 a.m. local time (0930 GMT) onto a residential property in the town of Limburgerhof, police »»»

Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani visited the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair on Saturday. The Deputy PM was received by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. The fair is »»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the risk factors associated with lung cancer, emphasising that prevention begins with knowledge and early action. In a public awareness message, the »»»

Berlin: The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defence industry. "The world has become more unpredictable, and I think it is quite clear that Europe needs to strengthen its defence capabilities," CEO Ola Kaellenius said in an interview with The W»»»

European energy ministers were in Cyprus this week discussing how to reduce dependence on the gas that’s currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. On the table was the European Commission’s ‘AccelerateEU‘ proposal, which aims to fast-track renewable energy projects by “streamlining” permitting rules»»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is offering free admission to the “Light & Peace Museum” from 16th to 18th May to mark International Museum Day and support its mission to preserve Islamic cultural heritage. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The»»»

National Assembly Deputy Chairperson Ayten Sabri, who is also Deputy Floor Leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), said Bulgaria belongs to all its citizens and they deserve to live with dignity. She spoke at a traditional commemorative gathering near Isperih, held to mark the anniver»»»

Muscat, Omant: The market capitalization of the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) fell by OMR 961.5 million last week, with total market value standing at OMR 37.38 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. Trading data issued by the MSX showed a decline in market activity, with the number of traded s»»»

BANGKOK: A train crashed into a public bus on Saturday in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, killing at least eight people. Thai news reported the crash happened in the late afternoon near an airport railway station in the central area. The city’s emergency services, Erawan Medical Center, said at least »»»

PARIS: France’s justice minister will head to Algeria next week to discuss improving cooperation and the fate of a detained French journalist, his office said Saturday, as ties warm following a diplomatic spat. “The purpose of this trip is to work on opening a new chapter in judicial cooperation,” »»»

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), launched the Museum of Digital Art (MODA), a landmark addition to Dubai’s cultural landscape and the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies. Get updated »»»

Abu Dhabi: Astronomers in the UAE have captured a daylight image of the final crescent moon of Dhu Al Qadah, just hours before the anticipated sighting of the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent across the Islamic world. The photograph was taken on Saturday afternoon from Abu Dhabi by the Al Khatim Astronomical»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani visited the 35th Doha International Book Fair, where he was received by Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. The fair is bei»»»

Tunis, May 16 (TAP) - REMO project- Stregthening Local Governance and Modernising Services in Tunisia- has come to a close.The four-year strategic cooperation programme between Tunisia and Germany was implemented by the German Agency for...»»»

A federal jury in Chicago has ordered Boeing to pay $49.5 million to the family of a woman who died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash involving the ill-fated 737 MAX airliner. The aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa on March 10, 2019, killing all 157 passengers and crew on board»»»

The US-mediated truce between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by 45 days, US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on Friday. Pigott said the sides had agreed to extend the ceasefire reached on April 16 following “highly productive talks.” He added that the Pentagon would host discussio»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: After Trump responded to Iran’s response, which he described as unacceptable, we received messages from the Americans expressing »»»

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BARCELONA: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract. The veteran Polish forward, 37, scored 119 goals for Barcelona in 191 games across all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022. Lewandowski helped Barca to thre»»»

DUBAI: Celebrated Saudi-born actress and writer Aixa Kay has said she feels very grateful after being honored at the Women in Cinema Gala, hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation alongside the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. “Huge thanks to the Red Sea Film Foundation for this beautiful evening, the wa»»»

PARIS: French authorities have arrested six people suspected of flying a Palestinian flag from the Eiffel Tower without permission, a police source said on Saturday.Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion France claimed responsibility for draping the large flag from the tower’s first floor on F»»»

DOHA:Global disparities in internet access are presenting an escalating challenge to international efforts aimed at promoting equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as gaps in digital accessibility persist across different social demographics and nations. The issue takes center s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s push to expand female participation in sports began in 2017, when physical education was introduced in girls’ public schools for the first time. The following year, stadiums previously restricted to men were opened to women and families, marking a broader shift in access unde»»»

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US companies have not insured a single vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the plans of US President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. "The up to $40bn program has not yet been used at all… even as insurance rates have been stuck at multiples of their prew»»»

RIYADH: Jazan region continues to solidify its status as a premier hub for tropical fruit production, with mangoes emerging as a leading national brand. Accounting for approximately 60 percent of the Kingdom’s total output, Jazan produces more than 65,000 tonnes of mangoes annually, the Saudi Press»»»

JEDDAH: Kidana Development Co. is continuing the development of Mina Emergency Hospital 2 in Makkah, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, as part of efforts to enhance medical readiness for Hajj pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The current phase of development includes »»»

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that is expected to emphasize the need for an ethics-based approach to the technology that prioritizes human dignity and peace. Get updated faster and for FRE»»»

Barcelona: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract. The veteran Polish forward, 37, scored 119 goals for Barcelona in 191 games across all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022. Lewandowski helped Barca to thre»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE is being viewed as a vital moment for the India-UAE relationship, with Indian business leaders saying it reinforces long-term cooperation in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and technology. The visit comes at a time of wider geopolitic»»»

Zagreb: The amount of terrain scorched in Croatia by wildfires so far this year has jumped dramatically, a local official said Saturday, as firefighters in many countries prepare for what is shaping up to be a challenging season. The opening four months of this year saw some 5,060 hectares (12,500 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaking on the importance of the digital sector and the practical implications of its deployment, Director of the Digital Innovation Department at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Eman Al Kuwari, said digital innovation constitutes a central pillar in »»»

JEDDAH: The Arab world has entered a peak period for Milky Way observation, a window that will remain open through late May. According to the Jeddah Astronomy Society, the moon’s transition to its new phase on May 16 will provide the exceptionally dark skies needed to view the galaxy from midnight »»»

RIYADH: The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday evening. The court requested that anyone who sights the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or binoculars, report it to the nearest court to register testimony or contact»»»

Dubai: A major transformation in urban mobility is underway as driverless taxis begin operating on selected streets of Dubai, marking a step forward in the emirate’s smart transport vision. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that autonomous taxis are now operational in Jumeir»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for an official state visit from September 25 to 28, the Vatican announced on Saturday, in the first such trip by a pontiff in 18 years. The first pope from the United States, elected in May 2025, will notably travel to Paris for a visit to the headq»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Israel launched new airstrikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Saturday, a day after the two countries agreed to extend a truce following talks in Washington. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon," the Israeli mili»»»