Finance ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies were unanimous on the need to take on global trade imbalances, according to the statement released Tuesday following a second day of Paris talks. But the US decision to extend a waiver on sanctions against Russia in the wake of the US-Israel»»»

Amanda Thomson, a former BBC correspondent turned award-winning entrepreneur with a Champagne taste for innovation, founded Noughty, a premium alcohol-free wine brand, in 2019. She set out to redefine one of France’s most cherished institutions with a deceptively radical premise: offering wine love»»»

The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic, Jonathan Andic, was released on Tuesday after posting one million euros' bail following his arrest as part of a murder inquiry into his father's 2024 death. Jonathan was alone with his 71-year-old billionaire father when the clot»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States on Tuesday issued sanctions against four people associated with a humanitarian aid flotilla to the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, accusing them of being “pro-terrorist.” Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday after it sai»»»

LONDON: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, chief of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, participated in the Global Partnerships Conference in London, which was hosted by the UK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development. Al-Rabeeah discussed KSrelief’s humanitarian projects and emergency res»»»

Summer travel along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is getting a boost as Bulgaria Air reactivates its seasonal Sofia-Burgas route, offering a fast air link between the capital and the seaside city. The first flights are scheduled to begin on June 5, initially operating up to four times per week. From J»»»

Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the $20bn refining complex owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, has intensified its battle with fuel importers and downstream marketers after filing a fresh lawsuit seeking to halt petrol imports into Nigeria, reopening a fierce debate over competition and supply»»»

The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) will take place on June 16–18, 2026 just as the government floated the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that will bring the investment story to the global investment community. Uzbekistan is boomi»»»

Georgia signed a package of energy and infrastructure agreements with Azerbaijan on May 18, deepening ties along the Middle Corridor as Tbilisi seeks to expand its role as a regional transit hub. The deals, concluded during a meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhid»»»

LONDON: A suspected people trafficker has been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan after being identified by the BBC. Kardo Jaf, also known as Kardo Ranya, was detained on suspicion of human trafficking. He is believed to have helped smuggle thousands of people into the UK, frequently changing his name to »»»

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton makes remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2024 at National Harbor, Md. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton for U.S. Senate on Tuesday over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- President»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal. Vance's comments came hours after President Donald Trump said he had come within an hour of ordering fresh strikes and gave T»»»

LA PAZ: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six month after he took office. Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’ Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have em»»»

LONDON: The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football’s struggles to compete with the riches of the club game when it comes to securing some of the world’s best coaches. Here are five of the big names who have been lured by the quest for World Cup glory: Thomas Tuchel (England) »»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Department of Justice in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. P»»»

Climate scientists have decided to remove their worst-case scenario for how hot the Earth could get if nothing is done to slow global warming. The decision is thanks to worldwide efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Climate scientists »»»

Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zeitoun Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, visited the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, currently taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until May 21. The exhibition is organised by ADNEC Group in coope»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the attack that targeted the Islamic Center in San Diego in the United States of America, which resulted in fatalities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regard»»»

LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth World Cup appearance after being included in Portugal’s squad for the tournament on Tuesday, and coach Roberto Martinez also included the late Diogo Jota as a “plus one forever” in a tribute to the player who died last year. The 28-year-old Jo»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its strong support for Pakistan-led mediation efforts aimed at preventing renewed regional escalation, while cautioning that the outcome of ongoing diplomatic engagements remains difficult to predict amid intensive regional contacts. Speaking during the Minis»»»

NEW YORK: The UN on Tuesday warned that the Iran war has dealt a fresh blow to the global economy, dragging down growth forecasts, reviving inflationary pressures and threatening hard-won gains across the developing world. Presenting the mid-2026 update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects»»»

The US seized an Iran-linked ​oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight, the Wall Street Journal reported ‌on Tuesday, ‌citing ​three ‌US ⁠officials. The ​tanker, known ⁠as the Skywave, was sanctioned by the US in ⁠March for its ‌role ‌in ​transporting ‌Iranian oil ‌and was likely loaded with more t»»»

JERUSALEM: An Israeli soldier “fell in combat” in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, the military said, bringing to 21 the number killed since the start of their latest operation against Hezbollah. The military identified the latest casualty as Major Itamar Sapir, a 27-year-old deputy company commander i»»»

A Hezbollah drone removed the Israeli flag left by soldiers of Brigade 226 which suffered successive attacks by the Resistance before it evacuated the headquarters in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon, on May 11, 2026. Hezbollah drone removes Israeli flag left by soldiers of Brigade 226 which suffered»»»

Riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in Bolivia’s administrative capital, La Paz, on Monday. The massive rallies sparked by rising costs of living and fuel shortages escalated into calls for Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz to step down just six months after taking office. A centrist C»»»

Paris: The UAE and France have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening military and defence collaboration between the two countries, the UAE Ministry of Defence announced. The agreement was signed during an official visit to France by Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: A soldier was found dead inside a bathroom at the security establishment headquarters in Tel Aviv (Kirya) 19-05-2026 22:18 P»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its full support for the efforts led by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan aimed at reaching an agreement that prevents »»»

People pass an electronic monitor with currency exchange rates on the Buenos Aires Stock Market in downtown. File Photo by David Fernandez/EPA May 19 (UPI) -- Prominent U.S. investor Stanley Druckenmiller sharply increased his exposure to Argentina in the first quarter of 2026, purchasing nearly $1»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:40 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with a loit»»»

PARIS: An Iranian citizen who holds permanent residency in the United States has been released from prison in Iran and has returned to the US, a rights group said Tuesday. “Shahab Dalili, an Iranian citizen and US permanent resident who had been imprisoned in Evin Prison, was released after serving»»»

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Tuesday to enhance cooperation in content creation, digital innovation, and talent development within the Qatari media sector. The MoU was signed by Director of the International Cooperation and »»»

DUBAI: On April 30, US President Donald Trump congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi on his ​nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq, saying that he hoped the new leader would lead his country in a renewal of its relationship with the US. “We look forward to a strong, ​vibrant, and highly productive new r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched its Hajj 1447 AH Guide on the "Nusuk" platform via IslamWeb, creating a comprehensive digital reference that merges Islamic jurisprudence with practical guidance. The chronologically structured guide covers every pilgr»»»

Dubai: British Airways has reduced flights to seven destinations across the Middle East, including Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv, as the airline adjusts its summer 2026 schedule in response to ongoing regional tensions and conflict. The airline said the changes would remain in place throughout the curre»»»

Police officers remove a woman during a protest demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday. The protests converged on Plaza Murillo, the site of the Presidential Palace and Parliament, guarded by police and military forces. Riot police deployed tear gas to supp»»»

Book Volumes of the partially redacted Epstein files are on book shelves at The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room in New York City. Surrey, England, police said they are investigating old cases related to the release of Epstein's files. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»

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LONDON: A Hebrew version of “Intermezzo” by Irish novelist Sally Rooney is being released through Israeli publishers who support Palestinian rights, The Guardian reported on Tuesday. Rooney had originally blocked a Hebrew version of the 2024 book on grounds that she supports the Boycott, Divestment»»»

For decades, global capital markets have operated with a systematic blind spot. Not in technology. Not in energy. In women’s health. Maryann Selfe, a Swiss-based global wealth and investment strategist and two-decade veteran of institutional capital allocation, exposes this failure in her new book »»»

DAMMAM: Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Sayyid Najib bin Hilal Al-Busaidi in Dammam on Tuesday. Prince Saud welcomed Al-Busaidi to the region, where they exchanged cordial talks, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Jeddah Go»»»

Dubai: Cebu Pacific (CEB) will resume its Dubai operations on July 2, 2026, following safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities. The airline said the return of services marks the reinstatement of its Manila–Dubai–Manila route, which will operate four times weekly under Flig»»»

LONDON: Southampton have ‌been kicked out of the Championship playoffs after being found guilty of spying on semifinal opponents Middlesbrough, the English Football League said on Tuesday. Middlesbrough, who lost 2-1 to Southampton in the two-legged semifinal, have been re-instated and will now fac»»»

GENEVA: The gap between funding pledges and disbursement ​for Donald Trump’s Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the US president’s “Board of Peace” has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. Trump set up the Board of Peace to overse»»»

Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements, and sometimes even in official denials. In international politics, denial can occasionally be part of the game. US Pres»»»

1 of 2 | Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade May 9 at Red Square in Moscow. Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit. Photo by Kremlin/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Beijing for »»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has expanded the scope of its Sharjah Health Safety Programme to include licensed laundry, ironing and carpet-cleaning establishments, the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East. The move is part of Sharjah’s efforts to strengthen health oversight standar»»»