TUNIS, May 13, 2026 (TAP) – The National Council of Regions and Districts convened in plenary session on Wednesday to review and vote on five draft laws approving concession agreements for the production of electricity from photovoltaic power...»»»

RIYADH: Plant health plays an important role in food security and ecological balance. As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, attention is growing on measures to protect crops from transboundary pests and preserve natural resources amid climate change. Saudi Arabia’s National Cent»»»

Eight passengers and two crew from the hantavirus-hit Hondius cruise ship are being flown from the British islands of St. Helena and Ascension in the South Atlantic back to the United Kingdom for observation, most likely at Arrowe Park Hospital near Liverpool. Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA May 13 (UPI)»»»

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, seen here at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday, called for a heightened focus on human rights issues in North Korea. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI SEOUL, May 13 (UPI) -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk»»»

Abu Dhabi, May 13 (SANA) UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said on Wednesday that economic relations between Syria and the United Arab Emirates were gaining momentum, particularly in trade and investment, amid growing efforts to expand bilateral cooperation. In a post o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian State Duma has adopted on Wednesday a law on the ratification of the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia. The agreement was signed on December 21, 2025 on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersbur»»»

Swapan Sadhan Bose, a prominent Indian football administrator and former member of parliament, has died in Kolkata at the age of 79 following a cardiac arrest. Widely known as 'Tutu Babu,' Mr Bose passed away late on Tuesday at a private hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for multiple »»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump said Iran’s military had been “decimated” after weeks of US-led strikes, but new intelligence assessments cited by The New York Times suggest Tehran still retains enough missile capability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The report said classified US»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules unveiled Wednesday aiming to boost train travel. Brussels said the move, fiercely opposed by operators, would make journeys more seamless, help»»»

MADRID: A Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean after its engine room exploded may have been carrying pieces for nuclear reactors used in submarines, a Spanish government document shows. The Ursa Major sank on Dec. 23, 2024, between Spain and Algeria while allegedly on a journey from St. Pete»»»

When we look back at our schooling, there is a familiar pattern many of us recognise. We learnt a great deal of content — trigonometry, logarithms, rhombuses, quadratic equations, chemical formulae, and the reproductive parts of flowers. In science labs, learning also came alive through hands-on ex»»»

Global oil prices rose further on Tuesday with Brent crude climbing near $110 a barrel, as a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continues with the US and Iran both rejecting the other's ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, Japanese snack giant Calbee has decided to temporarily switch to black and white p»»»

RIYADH: Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end immediately, stabilizing supply chains will take time. Shipping companies will need to adjust their routes, manufacturers will need to process their orders, and the market will need to fully regain its confidence, according to the Chinese »»»

ATHENS - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis at an energy transition summit on Wednesday to discuss the importance of building new natural gas corridors that would connect Serbia and Greece via North Macedonia and open a new natur»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict will come at the moment when Volodymyr Zelensky withdraws the armed forces from the territory of Russian regions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "Zelensky should order the armed forces of Ukraine to cease fire and leave th»»»

With over 25 years of experience in the energy sector and comprehensive understanding of the entire value chain, Adrian Romanescu bring to table extensive expertise in natural gas distribution, infrastructure development, operational management, and the coordination of large-scale energy projects. »»»

At the same time, the number of companies with outstanding debts rose to 47,012, up from 45,110 in the previous quarter. The highest number of arrears continues to be recorded in sectors such as construction, trade, and transportation. Source: RisCo Financial Analysis Platform The state budget acco»»»

MAKKAH: Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah is advancing the cultural and civilizational identity of the holy city through its Cultural Front initiative. The initiative offers an integrated interactive experience documenting Makkah’s history and heritage while highlighting the university’s status as o»»»

ALKHOBAR: Routines in Saudi Arabia are being rewritten by mobile apps that are making daily life more and more convenient. Tasks that once required time, movement and planning are increasingly being handled through apps, delivered to the doorstep or completed without leaving the house. Food, grocer»»»

LOME: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has launched an initiative in Lome, the capital of Togo, to provide military equipment to forces designated for counterterrorism operations. The initiative is a part of the Saudi-backed coalition’s strategic military programs aimed at enhancing»»»

ACCRA: ‌Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave ​of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries, a post by the foreign minister said on X. Foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the ‌citizens had registered ‌for assistance ​with »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Carry Out More Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces in South Lebanon 13-05-2026 14:00 PM The Islamic Resistance fighters»»»

More than 5,500 ING customers donated EUR 154,881 through the “Donate and the good doubles” campaign, nearly twice as much as in the previous edition. ING Bank Romania doubled the amount raised through Home’Bank, bringing the total contribution to EUR 309,762, which will support 20 social causes in»»»

An alleged women’s gang has been arrested in Oman after stealing jewellery and valuables worth more than OMR 20,000 ($52,000) by using spare house keys hidden outside homes, the Royal Oman Police said. Police said the suspects, identified as Arab women, targeted residences where homeowners had conc»»»

Hezbollah Military Media on Wednesday released a new video documenting a drone strike targeting an Israeli Merkava in the vicinity of the Khirbet Al-Manara site along the southern Lebanese border. The one-minute clip opens with footage captured by a first-person-view (FPV) drone as it tracks an Isr»»»

Azure has officially announced the opening of its first residential compound in Jeddah under the name “Azure Salamah,” marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and its expansion beyond Riyadh into other regions across the Kingdom. Located in Al-Salamah district, one of Jeddah»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has announced that its “On the Go” initiative has generated operational savings worth Dh367 million while reducing service procedures by 75 per cent and cutting processing time by 99.5 per cent as part of the UAE’s drive to eliminate bureaucracy and enhance government efficiency»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told a press conference on Wednesday that the decision to remove GERB Chair Boyko Borissov's and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski's National Service for Protection (NSP) security detail was reached, after an analysis was conducted based »»»

Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday branded 21 Lebanese people and organizations as “terrorists”, ordering the freezing of their assets as it accused them of ties to Hezbollah, the official Emirati news agency reported. The United Arab Emirates, home to a large Lebanese community, was the main target of Ir»»»

Paris/Doha, May 13 (SANA) TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips said on Tuesday they had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) to assess offshore oil and gas potential in Syrian waters, marking an initial step toward possible exploration activity in th»»»

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has delivered a notably downbeat assessment of the country’s economic trajectory on May 12, signalling that growth is likely to stall over the next two years as structural pressures intensify and policy room narrows. »»»

Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has delivered a notably downbeat assessment of the country’s economic trajectory on May 12, signalling that growth is likely to stall over the next two years as structural pressures intensify and policy room narrows. »»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian health officials said a teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a West Bank village on Wednesday, the latest in a series of violent incidents shaking the Israeli-occupied territory. The health ministry in Ramallah identified the victim as 16-year-old Yu»»»

JEDDAH: Makkah’s Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal has inspected the holy sites during a field visit, reviewing operational readiness to receive pilgrims for the Hajj season, in line with directives from the Saudi leadership. He reviewed several projects implemented by Kidana Development Co. in M»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani premium olive oil producer Loralai Olives has launched operations in the United Arab Emirates, targeting exports of $500,000 by the end of 2026 as Pakistan pushes to expand value-added agricultural exports beyond traditional commodity crops. The UAE launch comes as Pakistan see»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR2.42 billion ($644 million) through its May sukuk issuance, lower than the previous month’s sale as the Kingdom scaled back borrowing after April’s outsized fundraising round. In a press release, the National Debt Management Center said the issuance, conducted under th»»»

Bulgaria's maritime science community may soon gain a new research vessel, Rear Admiral Prof. Kalin Kalinov, head of Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, announced during a scientific conference celebrating the academy's 145th anniversary in Varna, on the Black Sea, on Wednesday. Kalinov said the Mariti»»»

New Delhi, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed his office to halve the number of vehicles in his convoy in order to save fuel, and also requisitioned for replacing them with electric vehicles, local media reported Wednesday. The development assumed significance in the aftermath »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced the results of the May semi-annual review of the MSCI Indexes, which saw no inclusion or exclusion of Qatari companies. According to the exchange, the changes will take effect after the market close on May 29, 2026. MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital »»»

A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster. The repeated activity has revived concerns that accumulated tectonic p»»»

CAIRO/JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint ​bombing with the US in Iran, redirecting its fire back on the ruined Palestinian enclave where the military believes Hamas fighters are tightening their grip. According to the Gaza Health Minis»»»

Bucharest will host a new edition of FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners between 20 and 24 May 2026, an event that aims to bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, freelancers, creators, and professionals from the new economy in a format that combines practical content, authentic conversati»»»

Dubai: The UAE is seeking a seat on the board of Swift, the global financial messaging network used by banks and financial institutions to process cross-border transactions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Senior executives from the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) told medi»»»

Beijing, China: Chinese tech behemoth Alibaba posted an 18 percent drop in net profit during its most recent fiscal year on Wednesday, weighed by challenges in the domestic economy and an expensive push into artificial intelligence. The Hangzhou-based firm recorded a net profit of 105.9 billion yua»»»