MINA: Indian academic Kamaluddin Al-Hamidi recalled his university days in Saudi Arabia five decades ago while performing Hajj this year under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit. Al-Hamidi, who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Islamic »»»

Two suicides among young women were reported in Kara-Suu district of Osh region last week. Taalaibek Baytikov, press secretary for the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region told 24.kg news agency. According to him, police are currently investigating both cases. The first case occurred on May 22»»»

Paris, France: The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ou»»»

Nearly half (49%) of Romanian companies participating in the study intend to introduce or expand operational leasing for fleet financing, up from 42% in 2024. At the same time, fleet electrification and adaptation to restrictive internal combustion engine (ICE) policies are identified as the main f»»»

Alesonor, a developer with more than 23 years of experience in building sustainable communities in Romania, and Medikali, a modern multidisciplinary clinic with 100% Romanian ownership, announce the signing of a partnership for the development of a medical clinic within Amber Forest Agora, the educ»»»

Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan, Lebanon's most senior Sunni cleric, has thrown his support behind the Lebanese state and strongly criticized Hezbollah over the 2024 and 2026 wars with Israel. "None of us is convinced anymore by the methods used in confronting the enemy... seeing as in every »»»

MAKKAH: The Kingdom’s Unified Hajj Media Operations Center held its second press briefing, with spokespersons from the ministries of interior, health, and transport and logistics outlining key security, health, and mobility updates. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the smooth arrival of pilgrims »»»

JEDDAH: The tradition of serving Zamzam water to pilgrims is among the oldest professions linked to the Two Holy Mosques, dating back thousands of years to the rediscovery of the Zamzam Well by Abdul-Muttalib bin Hashim, the grandfather of Prophet Muhammad. The responsibility for caring for the wel»»»

Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS), attended the 58th meeting of the Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services of the CIS countries. The meeting took place on May 25 in Irkutsk, Russia. The event was attended by heads of t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army D9 bulldozer at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with an Ababil l»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar and the governing Tisza Party have revised a controversial constitutional amendment proposal after strong criticism from the opposition Fidesz over plans that would have removed references to the protection of Hungary’s “Christian culture” from the Fundamental Law. The c»»»

Bulgaria is hosting the 24th Congress of the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS), which opened in Sofia on Tuesday. The forum, held at the National Palace of Culture, began with a performance by Valya Balkanska and the National Guards Unit and will continue until May 30. IAFS Pres»»»

Bishkek City Hall will no longer extend lease agreements with owners of gas stations located on municipal land within the city limits. The announcement was made by Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev during a meeting with residents of Oktyabrsky district. According to him, the authorities intend to g»»»

BELGRADE - The Kingdom of Cambodia is one of the 137 countries that have confirmed their participation in the specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade, the EXPO 2027 enterprise announced on Tuesday. Cambodia will present itself as a country successfully connecting a thousand-year tradition, cultural diversit»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli prosecutors said Tuesday they were considering indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s former chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, in connection with an investigation into the leak of classified intelligence information. In a statement, the State Attorney’s Office said Attorne»»»

A Lebanese military delegation, scheduled to travel to the United States to meet with an Israeli military delegation on May 29, will focus on consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon so that the army can fulfill its duties. A media report, published Tuesday in the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, said the d»»»

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said Monday he would slash his salary and those of cabinet ministers by 50 percent in an attempt to end weeks of anti-government protests. But the announcement by the centre-right leader fell on deaf ears, with protesters refusing to end their blockade of La Paz and c»»»

Sonny Rollins, the "Saxophone Colossus" and the last in a golden era of jazz greats, died on May 25. Aged 95, he was one of a handful of saxophone players who defined the instrument, a pantheon that includes Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane. Rollins' often marathon, hard-blowing so»»»

US President Donald Trump's administration has announced the creation of a $1.776 billion ​fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "weaponization," like January 6 Capitol riot defendants. But the announcement has brought in a lawsuit from a coalition of Trump critics adding to mounting»»»

The Secretariat of the Collective Security Treaty Organization will cooperate with the African Union Counter Terrorism Center. The CSTO press service announced. At a meeting in Moscow, Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov, his deputy Valery Semerikov, and Acting Director of the African Union Count»»»

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan will place its personnel on heightened alert during the celebration of Kurman Ait. According to the ministry, more than 10,000 police officers will be deployed across the country to maintain public order and ensure citizens’ safety. Law enforcement age»»»

Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert for the country’s mountainous regions. According to the ministry, from May 26 to May 30 snowfall, avalanches, and icy conditions are expected along the Karakol—Enilchek road between the 75th and 90th kilometers, including the»»»

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil ReutersPeople in the affected areas are wearing face masks and avoiding contact with others to prevent the spread of Ebola The military governor of the Democratic Repub»»»

Bogota: Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo named experienced playmaker James Rodriguez and Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz in his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup on Monday. The squad also included Cagliari defender Yerry Mina, Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz and River Plate midfielder Juan Fe»»»

US Central Command said it "conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran" on May 25. This comes more than a month after a ceasefire between the countries took hold and amid ongoing peace negotiations in Qatar. Still, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained a deal can be reached within days.»»»

Three months into what was originally billed as four-week war, is an end really in sight? Donald Trump's messaging on bargaining with Iran was enough to push Brent crude oil below $100 a barrel for the first time in two weeks. Both Washington and Tehran are managing expectations of a final dea»»»

The Israeli army has issued a fresh set of evacuation orders for 10 villages in Southern Lebanon as it prepares for a new round of military strikes. Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have been trading deadly fire despite a ceasefire. In fact, two far-right Israeli ministers are calling for mo»»»

The U.S. military carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran on May 25, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.” A delicate time, with the agreement possibly being days away. B»»»

International cave rescue experts in Laos were in a race against time and the weather as day 7 of an operation to rescue seven people trapped in a flooded cave in a mineral rich region of the country came to a close. Photo by Metta Tham Kalasin Rescue/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Authorities in Laos were in»»»

On the centenary of the Lebanese constitution, Hezbollah stated that "the Lebanese people stand at a crucial juncture in a highly sensitive domestic and regional moment" that "necessitates, more than ever, adherence to the Lebanese constitution, as amended by the Taif Agreement, as the binding fram»»»

Amman The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication HE Dr Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relati»»»

On the centenary of the Lebanese Constitution, Hezbollah called for cancelling political sectarianism and to fully implement the Taif Agreement and the constitutional provisions as well as to safeguard Lebanon from aggression. In a statement, Hezbollah said: “On the centenary of the Constitution, t»»»

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed former regional central bank official Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister on Monday, days after dismissing Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions that threaten reforms tied to crucial IMF support. Senegal's president on Monday named a senior econo»»»

In tonight's edition: Ghana announces the end of visa fees for all African business travellers on Africa Day. Also, the WHO warns DR Congo's neighbours of the risks they face from the Ebola outbreak. Plus Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints economist Ahmadou ‌Al Aminou Lô as the»»»

Senegal's National Assembly on Tuesday voted to reinstate ousted PM Ousmane Sonko as a member and appoint him speaker, just days after he was sacked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in an escalating power struggle between the two former allies. Senegal is mired in a deep political crisis after Pr»»»

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on May 25 the country has a new Prime Minister. A senior economist, Ahmadiu Au Aminou Lo is a former central banker who worked at the Central Bank of West African States. The nomination comes days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousm»»»

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the issue of burials is central to the management of the new Ebola outbreak affecting the country. Since bodies remain contagious even after death, burials must be carried out by specialized teams to limit the risk of infection. But securing public acceptanc»»»

During its year of chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Kyrgyzstan will host more than 40 events at various levels. Almaz Bukalaev, the SCO National Coordinator from the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to him, 2026 marks an anniversary for the org»»»

Skopje, 20 May 2026 (MIA) - The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed Wednesday a joint declaration by which UNDP officially joins the Just Energy Transition Investment Platform (JETIP), thus enhancing the national capacities for»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry showcased resilience in the first quarter of 2026 amid regional geopolitical and economic uncertainty, with nationwide occupancy reaching 66.3 percent and average daily rates rising 3 percent to SR805.5 ($215.37). While revenue per available room dipped s»»»

BANGKOK: Rescuers tried to reach seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for the seventh day on Tuesday, with difficult terrain and weather impeding their efforts. There has been no contact with them since they became trapped. The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on M»»»

Tunis, May 27 (TAP)- Tunisia’s Acting Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Noureddine Dali, highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Africa and the United Arab Emirates in light of growing global challenges and...»»»

The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ounce (31.1 grams»»»

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended greetings to Muslims around the world and pilgrims performing Hajj as he called for unity, peace and collective responsibility in a message marking the Day of Arafat, one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. The Day of Arafat, obs»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council said it generated over QR26 million from more than 2,200 bids in a single-day auction on May 24. In a post on X, the council said the Department of Judicial Evacuations and Auctions conducted a number of auctions on May 24, 2026, yielding a total of QR26,0»»»

Dubai: Fresh US strikes on Iranian missile sites and suspected mine-laying boats on early Tuesday have exposed the deep military distrust still hanging over Washington’s fragile diplomacy with Tehran, even as negotiators met in Qatar to discuss ending the war. US Central Command said Monday’s attac»»»

Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen u»»»

London, United Kingdom: Britain's most senior doctors have compared the growing alarm about social media's dangers for young people to past experiences around smoking, as a government consultation on the topical issue ends Tuesday. Launched in January, the "Growing Up In The Online World" consultat»»»

MOSCOW, May 26 (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Zapselye and Ryasnoe in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Units of the Sever battlegroup have liberated the settlements of Zapselye and Ryasnoe in the Sumy region," the ministry said »»»