German Elites and Western Money Seek Economic Dominance at Russia's Expense
German politics is increasingly driven by revanchist attitudes toward Russia and "Fourth Reich" ideas, military expert Yury Knutov tells Sputnik. “The militarization of the economy now taking place in Germany is alarming because passenger car production is being phased out and replaced with the man»»»
Big Cat Summit rescheduled as Ebola disrupts India-Africa plans
India said Thursday it would reschedule next month's summit on the conservation of big cat species to ensure the participation of African nations grappling with Ebola. The decision came hours after India and the African Union decided to postpone a key economic summit due to the deadly Ebola outbrea»»»
Neglect charges dropped against vice principal in shooting incident - UPI.com
A judge dismissed all charges against a vice principal who allegedly ignored warnings that a 6-year-old boy had a gun. The boy shot his teacher in 2023. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Criminal charges were dropped Thursday against an elementary school vice principal »»»
Putin’s escalating nuclear war games include ballistic and cruise missile launches from the Barents Sea
The three-day joint Russian-Belarusian nuclear weapons exercise concluded on Thursday with ballistic missile exchanges between the Barents Arctic region and the Russian Far East, alongside multiple launches of nuclear-capable cruise missiles. Putin was shown sitting alone as he commanded the nuclea»»»
Egypt’s treasure of smuggled antiquities will come back, sooner or later
Egypt is one of the special countries that owns an endless number of antiquities and monuments, estimated at quarter of the World’s antiquities and monuments and valued in trillions of Dollars. The dazzling characteristic about Egypt as an incomparable historical country is that it has a distinct v»»»
FM received by Egyptian President
Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi on Thursday received Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, on the occasion of his working visit in Cairo.On this occasion, the FM conveyed the...»»»
USS Nimitz carrier enters Caribbean as U.S.-Cuba tensions escalate - UPI.com
The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and its strike roup have arrived in the Caribbean Sea amid escalating tensions and a pressure campaign driven by the Trump administration against Cuba. Photo by U.S. Southern Command May 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Southern Command released images of the arrival of the USS »»»
Why Abu Dhabi just rescheduled the Understanding Risk Global Forum to May 2027
Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi has announced the rescheduling of the ninth edition of the Understanding Risk Global Forum. The event, which was originally scheduled for October 2026, will now take place from May 10 to 14, 2027, in Abu Dhabi. Get updated faster and for»»»
IEA chief warns of worsening global oil supply crisis
London, May 21 (SANA) The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, issued a stark warning Thursday, stating that global oil markets risk entering a highly volatile “red zone” which refers to a critical period of severe global oil supply shortages during July and Aug»»»
Putin leaves Beijing with no Power of Siberia pipeline deal
Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 20 hoping that the Iran war's disruption to global energy markets would finally give him the leverage to close one of the most consequential — and most elusive — energy deals of his presidency. He left the Chinese capital empty handed. The state visit comes »»»
Ukraine headed for recessionary spiral
Ukraine’s wartime economy is showing growing signs of strain as rising inflation, labour shortages and a widening trade imbalance threaten to push the country into what economists describe as a “recessionary spiral”, even as Kyiv continues to secure billions of dollars in Western financial support,»»»
Putin leaves Beijing with no Power of Siberia pipeline deal
Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 20 hoping that the Iran war's disruption to global energy markets would finally give him the leverage to close one of the most consequential — and most elusive — energy deals of his presidency. He left the Chinese capital empty handed. The state visit comes »»»
Business - SpaceX unveils plans to go public, with $1.75 trillion valuation
Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company has publicly filed details about its upcoming initial public offering, highlighting both the company's ambitious goals in space and its financial results. Among the group's long-term goals are the construction of data centres in space and »»»
National conference on energy transition concludes
Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - The national conference on the energy transition, organised on May 20-21 by the National Energy Management Agency (ANME) under the theme of "A fair, sustainable and innovative energy transition," to mark its 40th anniversary,...»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Egypt's Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call»»»
US sanctions nine over Hezbollah ties, including Lebanese MPs
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked individuals it accused of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon,” as Israeli strikes on the southern part of the country continued despite a ceasefire. “Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” »»»
Saudi Arabia condemns Damascus car bombing, foreign ministers discuss Syria ties
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Thursday from his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said. The two ministers discussed Saudi-Syrian relations and regional developments, the ministry added. Saudi Arabia also condemned a c»»»
Protection by default: inside Meta and Saudi regulator’s push for parental controls
LONDON: With relationships between governments and social media companies under strain worldwide over the platforms’ impact on young users, Saudi Arabia is attempting a different approach. Rather than restricting access, the Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation and Meta have launched a join»»»
Prime minister, Egyptian foreign minister discuss de-escalation efforts in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs HE Dr Badr Abdel Aty. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to s»»»
Air India says flight from Bengaluru to Delhi landed safely after engine fire warning
New Delhi: Air India said on Wednesday that one of its domestic flights operating from Bengaluru to Delhi landed safely after the cockpit crew received a fire indication from one of the aircraft’s engines during the final approach into the Indian capital. In a statement posted on social media platf»»»
Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus
MOSCOW: Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, atomic-powered submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills Thursday. Russian Presiden»»»
Syrian, British officials discuss refugee return efforts
LONDON: Syrian and British officials met in Damascus on Thursday to discuss international migration issues and efforts to facilitate the safe return of Syrian refugees. Ann Snow, the UK’s special envoy for Syria, and Kingsley Green, the director of international migration affairs, met Syrian Deputy»»»
Saudi Arabia fines 11 Saudi German Health officials SR18 million over accounting violations
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) said an appeals committee had issued a final decision convicting 11 board members and audit committee members at Middle East Healthcare Company, owner of Saudi German Health hospitals, over violations of the Capital Market Law and Market Conduct Regulat»»»
Strong demand for sacrificial animals after launch of national initiative promoting local production
DOHA: Markets saw on Thursday a strong demand for buying sacrificial animals after the launch of the national initiative by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality, to encourage local production and subsidize sacrificial animals, with purchases and r»»»
US Navy Lacks Capacity to Reopen Strait of Hormuz by Escorting Ships
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States Navy lacks the capacity to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by providing escort services to ships through the contested waterway, US Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said on Thursday. “There are many things we can continue doing to enhance the blockade»»»
Harry Maguire ‘shocked and gutted’ to be left out of England’s World Cup squad
MANCHESTER: Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been left out of England’s squad for this year’s World Cup. The 33-year-old center back confirmed in a social media post Thursday that he is not part of Thomas Tuchel’s roster for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, saying»»»
Trump peace board Gaza envoy warns imperfect ceasefire risks being permanent
The Gaza high representative of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace warned Thursday that the status quo in the divided and devastated territory -- including an imperfect ceasefire -- risks becoming "permanent" reality. In its first report to the UN Security Council, the board called militant»»»
FM participates in Cairo in Tripartite Consultation Mechanism meeting on Libya
Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, took part on Thursday in Cairo in the meeting of the Tripartite Consultation Mechanism on Libya.The meeting was attended by Egypt’s Minister of...»»»
Eight Tunisians detained along with others by occupation forces released (Sumud Committee)
Tunis, May 21 (TAP) – The Tunisian Sumud Committee announced on Thursday evening the release of 8 Tunisians who were among the participants in the “Global Sumud Flotilla to break the siege on the Gaza Strip,” and had been detained by the Zionist...»»»
SpaceX to launch newly upgraded Starship V3 megarocket - UPI.com
Under stormy skies, the SpaceX Super Heavy V3 booster and Starship spacecraft stand on Orbital Launch Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, on Thursday ahead of a test launch, which has a launch window set to open at 6:30 p.m. EDT. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Thursday even»»»
Trump pressures Supreme Court to rule for him on citizenship
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump on Thursday maintained his unprecedented campaign to pressure the Supreme Court, saying it would be a "disgrace" if the independent justices rule against him on US birthright citizenship. Trump has smashed convention by berating justices at the top »»»
S.Africa police move foreigners seeking safety from anti-migrant threats
Durban, South Africa: Authorities removed Thursday scores of foreign nationals who had sought protection from anti-migrant groups at a church centre in Durban in a days-long standoff highlighting xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Campaigns by small citizen-led groups against undocumented migrant»»»
Germany Changes WWII Story to Cast Russia as Enemy and Justify Re-Armament
Germany wants to re-arm and seize more territory while re-writing the histiory of the Second World War, former German Army officer Florian Pfaff tells Sputnik. "After World War II, its intention was to become friends" with the Soviet Union Pfaff says. But "now they need an enemy, and Russia is the »»»
Trump postpones AI order signing, 'I didn't like what I was seeing'
US President Donald Trump said he had postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence with top CEOs at the White House on Thursday because he didn't like parts of the text. "Because I didn't like certain aspects of it I postponed it," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office j»»»
Jordanian fintech firms join trade mission to Money 20/20 Europe in Amsterdam
AMMAN — Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands announced organising a Jordanian trade mission comprising 11 companies in financial technology and advanced digital solutions to participate in the Money 20/20 Europe co»»»
WFP seeks urgent funding to sustain refugee operations in Jordan
AMMAN — The World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to scale back food assistance for thousands of refugees in Jordan due to severe funding shortages, according to its latest Country Brief released on Tuesday.The UN agency said that it phased out general food assistance for around 135,000 Syrian»»»
10 Jordanian companies showcase products at private label show in Amsterdam
AMMAN — Jordan Export (JE) organised Jordan’s participation in the 2026 World of Private Label International Trade Show, which opened Tuesday in Amsterdam, with the participation of 10 Jordanian companies specialising in food industries, packaging and detergents.The Jordanian pavilion was inaugurat»»»
Supreme Court sides for Havana Docks against cruise ships in $440M Cuba case - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against several cruise ship companies for docking in Cuba from 2016 to 2019, when Americans were allowed to travel there. File Photo by Ingo Wagner/EPA May 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday ruled against four major cruise lines who docked ships at the Port of »»»
US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians
The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, after a court order. A Treasury Department notice showed Albanese was removed from a sanctions blacklist that had effectively cut her off from global banking and c»»»
Spotlight - Israel's Ben-Gvir sees 'no innocent people in Gaza or even Europe': Journalist Gideon Levy
FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes veteran Israeli journalist and Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy. He offers a scathing analysis of Israeli politics, the Gaza war, the unprecedented rise of xenophobic nationalism and Israel's growing dependence on the United States. Speaking from Tel Aviv amid moun»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:50 yesterday, Wednesday 20-05-2026, gatherings of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the towns of Al-Bayyada and Naqoura with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:50 yesterday, Wednesday 20-05-2026, gatherings of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israel»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:35 on Thursday 21-05-2026 a Namera vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Debel town with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:35 on Thursday 21-05-2026 a Namera vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Debel town w»»»
European Commissioner Zaharieva Wishes Strength, Confidence, Unity on Eve of Day of Bulgarian Alphabet and Culture
Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, hosted a celebration at the European Commission in Brussels on Thursday for the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and Slavic Literature, May 24. "Let us wish for strength, confidence, and unity,” s»»»
The Debate - Ebola returns: How to fight outbreak amid defunding of global health?
Can border walls keep out pandemics? The World Health Organization is officially branding the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a "public health emergency of international concern". As the death toll from the rare strain climbs, so does the number of contact cases. Ituri province may seem remote o»»»
Business mission to Milan: Over 100 B2B meetings to foster partnerships in textile and clothing
Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Ten Tunisian companies operating in the textile and clothing sector took part in a series of B2B meetings with prestigious Italian brands during a business mission organised on May 19–20, 2026, in Milan, Italy, by the Exports...»»»
TUNINDEX records gain of 14.24% end of Q1 of 2026
Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Tunindex ended the first quarter of 2026 up 14.24%, compared to a 10.25% yield last year, data published by the Tunis Stock Exchange show. TUNINDEX20 also edged up 14.05%, against +11.72% Q1 of 2025. Eleven of the twelve sector...»»»
Focus - Gun violence in Guadeloupe: A never-ending fight against firearms
On the French Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe, there is one gun for every 10 residents. Since the beginning of the year, 12 people have already been shot and killed by gunfire. Anti-crime brigades are doing their best to address the issue, but the number of offenders is on the rise and they are»»»
French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
Air France and Airbus were on Thursday found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Paris appeals court in connection to the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history. Airbus and Air France later responded to the court decision saying »»»
Beijing as centre stage: Trump & Putin mark 'series of diplomatic visits to the court of Xi Jinping'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr. Flavia Lucenti, Postdoctoral Researcher at LUISS University for the EU Horizon Project REMIT. With Vladimir Putin in Beijing less than a week after Donald Trump’s own visit to China, Dr. Lucent emphasizes the historic significance in the sequencing of vis»»»
Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash
A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history. The Paris Court of Appeal ruling was a dramatic reversal of a lower court decision. Get upda»»»