The study was conducted online on a sample of 1,921 respondents. Its objective was to analyze Romanians’ actual saving behavior: how many people save, who they are, how they save, why they save, and how prepared they feel to make financial decisions in an economic environment marked by inflation an»»»

Tunis, May 22, 2026 (TAP) – Member of the National Committee for the Defence of the Sumud Flotilla Activists and Palestinian Rights, Rachid Othmani, said the investigating judge at the Financial Judicial Pole decided on Friday to maintain Mohamed...»»»

The Ministry of Interior has achieved a distinguished institutional milestone by obtaining the internationally recognized ISO 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems across its three roles: developer, provider, and user. The certification was awarded by LRQA, a globa»»»

The World Nomad Games Secretariat announced the launch of a new visual campaign «Seven Images — One Story.» According to the organizers, the project consists of seven separate visual stories, each reflecting a unique aspect of nomadic culture — movement, national sports, traditions, and the human c»»»

Zhyrgalbek Medetkanov has been appointed Director of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry, the new head was introduced to the staff on May 22 by Construction Minister»»»

Results of the Research Higher School: Medical University – Pleven project were presented Friday here by the leadership of the Pleven Medical University. The event was opened by Pleven Medical University Rector Dobromir Dimitrov, who described the programme as highly successful, noting major achiev»»»

Washington: OpenAI has officially announced the integration of its artificial intelligence assistant, ChatGPT, into Microsoft PowerPoint, aiming to simplify and enhance the presentation creation process. According to the company, the new feature - currently in beta - enables users to create full pr»»»

New Delhi: India's power ministry urged careful use of electricity on Friday, a day after breaking records for power generation during an intense heatwave in the world's most populous nation. Peak power usage this week has broken records for four straight days, with temperatures hitting 47C, accord»»»

Like many Moroccan farmers, Mehdi el-Maazi was hopeful that rare heavy rains would yield an abundant harvest this year -- but those hopes were quickly shattered as the Middle East war sent fuel and fertilizer costs soaring. Morocco, where agriculture employs about a quarter of the working populatio»»»

Israel has ordered the UN's World Food Program to suspend its work in Gaza with a Turkish NGO it designated a terrorist organization, the UN agency told AFP on Friday. "WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to immediately suspend fuel provision and all activities with its partner IHH, »»»

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered the closure of a top independent university with liberal leanings in the middle of the school year, according to an official decree. The decree, published in the official journal, revokes the operating license for Istanbul’s Bilgi U»»»

WASHINGTON/BELGRADE - While others may scoff at US President Donald Trump's vision, Serbia understands it, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic wrote in an opinion piece for Fox News, noting that the future of US-European cooperation does not have to emerge from "the stale halls of the past" and that»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Beirut have established an open-air shelter to accommodate people displaced from their homes amid ongoing regional tensions and cross-border hostilities. The shelter, made up of rows of blue tents, has been set up along the capital’s waterfront area to provide temporary accomm»»»

European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027, with prices of other goods also following an upward trajectory. EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said that higher energy»»»

Demonstrators hold signs and wave flags during a protest outside the U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Friday. The new diplomatic building officially opened earlier in the day amid tensions over American interests in Greenland. Photo by Oscar Scott Carl/EPA May 22 (UPI) -- A new American consulate»»»

On September 12, Mastercard announced its agreement to acquire threat intelligence company Recorded Future from Insight Partners for $2.65 billion. This acquisition aligns with Mastercard’s strategic initiatives to bolster its cybersecurity offerings and enhance its value-added services (VAS). Simi»»»

Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, condemning settler violence and warning construction companies not to bid for tenders. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek announced an expansion of the review of online activity of applicants for nonimmigrant visas. The new rules came into force on March 30, 2026. The additional screening now applies to applicants for A-3 and C-3 visas for domestic workers, G-5, H-3, and their family member»»»

Questions over the 2020 appointment of Bulgaria's European Prosecutor , Teodora Georgieva, and backstage influence in Bulgarian politics and the judiciary again moved into the spotlight on Friday after opposition lawmakers called for further scrutiny of the selection process and alleged ties to a n»»»

HELSINGBORG: NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 US troops to Poland just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statem»»»

Dubai: flydubai and Cyprus Airways have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, designed to enhance international connectivity and provide passengers with seamless access to an expanded network of destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the GCC. The partnership enables cust»»»

A Resource Center for Migrants (RCM) was opened in Bishkek on May 22. The press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported. It is located in the building of the Ministry’s Center for Employment Abroad. The opening of the center is aimed at expanding citizens’ access t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 the artillery bunker belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Odaisseh t»»»

MPs from several parliamentary groups paid tribute Friday to the legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Bulgarian alphabet in declarations ahead of May 24, the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius. On May 24, Bulgaria celebrates the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the»»»

The so-called “security zone” that the Israeli army claims it is establishing in southern Lebanon to shield northern Israeli settlements is increasingly failing to achieve its declared objective. Instead, for settlers in the north, it has become what Israeli critics describe as a “deadly trap,” off»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West, led by the United States, continues to pursue a policy aimed at preserving its dominance and expanding NATO eastward, while seeking to create difficulties for its competitors, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. "For many years, Western countries led »»»

Fujairah: Field teams from the Fujairah Environment Authority have identified three sea turtle nesting sites along Fujairah’s coastline, marking a significant step in the emirate’s ongoing marine conservation efforts. The nesting sites were discovered near the Al Fqait protected area in Dibba, on t»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, said on Friday that the chances of the United States and Iran reaching an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz are “50/50”, warning that another round of conflict between the two sides would further destabilise the region. IIn re»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting following Ukraine's attack on a college and dormitory in the Lugansk People's Republic, Yevgeny Uspensky, the press secretary of the Russian Mission to the United Nations, said on Friday. "Russia has requested »»»

Dubai: A Gulf woman who spent three decades living under the identity of a dead Kuwaiti citizen has been sentenced to prison in one of Kuwait’s most extraordinary fraud and identity forgery cases, a scandal that has gripped public attention across the Gulf. According to court proceedings, the case »»»

The death of a Congolese-born man shortly after he was restrained by security guards outside a Dublin department store has sparked calls for justice in Ireland. Video clips show Yves Sakila unresponsive after being pinned to the ground as bystanders watched, drawing parallels to the 2020 killing of»»»

In this episode we explore how the EU deals with outbreaks of disease. The latest scare for Europeans has been the hantavirus, detected on cruise ship the MV Hondius, which subsequently docked in Spain. Experts have stressed that this virus is not like Covid-19 and is much less infectious. Nev»»»

In response to questions from MPs in Parliament on Friday, Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev said that in 2026, 63 high school seniors with learning difficulties related to dyslexia and dyscalculia have requested reasonable accommodations for the state high school graduation exams. A»»»

Democratic Bulgaria has submitted draft amendments to the Election Code providing for fully machine-based voting in all types of elections and the removal of restrictions on the number of polling stations in countries outside the European Union, the coalition's press office said on Friday. Accordin»»»

Nigerian billionaire investor Femi Otedola has disclosed that he sold his stake in Geregu Power Plc (NGX:GEREGU) in order to position himself for investment in the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which he described as a transformative industrial project for Afr»»»

A court in Kazakhstan has inserted itself into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ruling in favour of Ukrainian state gas entity Naftogaz in a $1.4-bn dispute with Russian energy behemoth Gazprom. The judgement and order issued by the court of Astana International Finance Center (AIFC) endorses last year»»»

Doha: As households begin preparing for Eid Al Adha, Qatar Calendar has announced a wide range of events and activities taking place across Doha during the festive holiday. The lineup includes sneaker conventions, theatrical performances, concerts, family-friendly entertainment, and sporty outdoor »»»

A court in Kazakhstan has inserted itself into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ruling in favour of Ukrainian state gas entity Naftogaz in a $1.4-bn dispute with Russian energy behemoth Gazprom. The judgement and order issued by the court of Astana International Finance Center (AIFC) endorses last year»»»

SYDNEY: A second group of Australian women and children linked to the Daesh extremist group have departed a refugee camp in northeast Syria and may be returning to Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday. The broadcaster said a bus carrying the group left the Al-Roj ca»»»

JEDDAH: As millions of pilgrims gather in Makkah and the holy sites for Hajj, sun protection has become as essential as any other part of the spiritual journey. With daytime temperatures often exceeding 40 C and long hours of outdoor movement, pilgrims are not only relying on traditional methods su»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is monitoring developments related to hantavirus and the Ebola virus, and is safeguarding the well-being of citizens and pilgrims, the Public Health Authority has said. In coordination with international health agencies, the authority, known as Weqaya, is tracking the evolving »»»

The United States’ indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro has pushed the long-running tensions between Washington and Havana into dangerous new territory, raising a question many thought belonged to the Cold War era: could the US actually intervene in Cuba? The immediate crisis was triggered»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was "slight progress" during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. He spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on a military strike on Iran because "serious negotiat»»»

UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Scientists at Oxford University have a made a new vaccine that could be used within months to help tackle the Ebola »»»

The dollar traded near six-week highs on Friday, after conflicting signals over a US-Iran peace deal whipped up volatility across financial markets, though investors latched on to hopes of some progress. Washington and Tehran stuck to opposing stances over the latter's uranium stockpile and control»»»

JEDDAH: In a season when millions turn their hearts toward Makkah, a new art exhibition opened its doors with quiet intention. Titled “Zarabi” (Carpets), the show was launched to coincide with Hajj, drawing on the spiritual atmosphere that defines this sacred time. Rather than presenting worship in»»»

RIYADH: Snap Inc. launched the Snap Maher Academy, a Saudi-born Arabic-first training initiative, in Riyadh to train marketers and boost the local digital marketing industry. The academy’s main purpose is to qualify marketing professionals, nurture digital marketing skills, and help organizations i»»»

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Around 70,000 Palestinians performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amidst heightened security measures imposed by the Israeli occupation. The Jerusalem Governorate stated in a press release that tens of thousands of worshippers flocked to the mosque since the ear»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia sees its cooperation with African countries and the Non-Aligned Movement as one of the main comparative advantages of its foreign policy, FM Marko Djuric said on Friday at an Africa Day ceremony in Belgrade, thanking African countries that support the territorial integrity and sov»»»