1 of 2 | President Donald Trump announces that he will rescind Biden-era regulations on refrigerators and air conditioners at an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has rolled back»»»

People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, actor and artist Dogdurbek Kydyraliev will become the laureate of an award for outstanding contribution to Kyrgyz and world cinema at the 4th Bishkek International Film Festival, the festival’s PR service reported. Dogdurbek Kydyraliev gained wide recognition»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Nine Indonesian nationals detained after the Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 humanitarian aid vessel bound for Gaza are now on their way home, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Thursday. The volunteers have departed Israeli territory for Ista»»»

Saudi Arabia’s merchandise trade surplus surged to its highest level since 2022 in March, driven by strong momentum in oil exports, which rose 37.4%, while the East-West pipeline played a central role in improving the flexibility of crude flows to Red Sea ports, according to official data and an in»»»

A strike on the Deir Qanoun-Burj Rahhal road killed two paramedics Friday, after a first strike targeted a motorcycle nearby. The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and "moving in a suspicious manner". Israel and Hezbollah hav»»»

Ukrainian forces used four aircraft-type UAVs to strike a school and a dormitory in Starobelsk (the Lugansk People's Republic), Russia’s Investigative Committee said. The attack caused the five-story dormitory to collapse to the second floor. Several people are believed to be trapped under the rubb»»»

Capitals, May 22 (SANA) Gold prices moved lower on Friday, putting the precious metal on track for a second straight weekly loss as investors monitored inflation pressures and expectations that U.S. interest rates may remain elevated for longer. According to Reuters, spot gold fell 0.2 percent to $»»»

Jeddah, May 22 (SANA) The Executive Director of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hadi bin Ali al-Yam said the recent visit of OIC to Syria has created new opportunities for cooperation and coordination between OIC institutions and t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Maifadoun 22-05-2026 10:45 AM Latest News Urgent News Pak»»»

Interest in investments, financial markets, and alternative assets continues to grow in Romania, as more and more retail investors, entrepreneurs, and local professionals look for access to practical information, secure opportunities, and international perspectives. At the same time, the local mark»»»

Saudi Arabia’s financial market is undergoing a structural shift as short-term speculative trading gives way to institutional investment through funds, managed portfolios and sukuk, according to Ahmed Al-Mohaisen, chief executive of Ashmore Investment Saudi Arabia. In an interview with Asharq Al-Aw»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Friday condemned what it called "illegal" U.S. sanctions on Tehran's ambassador-designate to Lebanon, according to a ministry statement. The ministry "strongly condemned the illegal and unjustified action by the U.S. Treasury Department in sanctioning Mohammad Reza Raouf »»»

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink Due: July 31 Having been forced, at the end of 2021’s “No Way Home,” to protect the multiverse by getting Doctor Strange to cast a spell meaning that everyone in his world forgets all about Peter »»»

At a time when the world feels increasingly fragile, the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated annually on May 22, offers a reminder that one of our most enduring sources of stability lies in the natural world. Nature is not separate from our economies or societies, it underpins th»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Roads and Transport Authority) has issued a travel advisory ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday, urging passengers to plan journeys early and use public transport to avoid congestion around Dubai International Airport. Travellers are encouraged to use the Dubai M»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova raised the issue of Bulgaria’s accession to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program during talks with Allison Hooker on the sidelines of the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden. According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, Petrova stressed that S»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping set out an expansive vision for their bilateral relationship in a joint statement issued during a state visit to Beijing this week, marking 30 years of strategic partnership and 25 years since the signing of the 2001 Treaty of Good-N»»»

The Russian Northern Fleet’s intelligence-gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov is loitering in the Norwegian Sea as NATO conducts its anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose. While Russia on Thursday concluded a three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving ballistic and cruise missile launches in»»»

A final coordination conference for the multinational naval exercise Breeze 2026 was held in Burgas on May 20 and 21, the Bulgarian Navy said in a press release on Friday. The conference took place in person, with participants divided into four working groups covering maritime operations, interagen»»»

KHARTOUM: It was a classic husband’s phone call. He was done for the day and would stop at the market before coming home. But he was returning from war, not work.Fahmy Al-Fateh never made it home. His wife, Azaher Abdallah, started calling friends and family, then turned to his colleagues in Sudan »»»

DUBAI: Lebanese singing sensation Haifa Wehbe attended the “La Bola Negra” screening during the ongoing 79th Cannes Film Festival glittering in jewels from Italian designer Pasquale Bruni. She wore the Rosina collier, crafted in white gold and white diamonds with a ruby and pink sapphire halo heart»»»

NIJAR: After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day ​jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra hopes a mass amnesty launched by the leftist government may finally turn his fortunes around. “Without documents you work for five euros ($5.80) an hour. With»»»

Manila: Batangas, a province south of Manila, has emerged as a key regional growth centre. This is thanks to its proximity to deep-water ports, a critical mass of manpower, available land and, now, a masterplanned manufacturing-cum-commercial hub. LiMa Estate, about 1,000 hectares in size, is a fas»»»

Marija Ana Milinković from Pale has completed another exceptionally successful season in the Italian Women’s Serie A, where she was selected for the league’s Best XI team of the season among players under 23 years old. Her club, Inter Milan, finished the season in second place and secured qualifica»»»

On Friday, as the National Assembly opened a first-reading debate on a government-sponsored bill to counter corruption among public-office holders, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said from the parliamentary rostrum that the fight against corruption "must be an unconditional national priority, be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball moved one step closer to the ABA League finals after defeating Buducnost VOLI 104-90 in game one of the ABA League semifinals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Thursday. Forced to play away from home again following the relocation of the series from Dubai, they delivered»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying out of Dubai during the Eid break are being urged to prepare for longer airport wait times, with Emirates advising its customers of a surge in passenger traffic and advising customers to arrive at least 3 hours ahead of departure. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the city of Nabatieh 22-05-2026 10:01 AM Latest News Urgent News Lebanese Army Commander Gene»»»

The acting US Navy secretary said Thursday that arms sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, acting secretary Hung Cao sa»»»

NATO's chief Mark Rutte said on Friday he welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to send 5,000 troops to Poland, through ‌he added the ‌trend is ‌still ⁠towards a stronger ⁠Europe less reliant on the United States for its defense. "Let's be clear: ⁠the trajectory we ‌are ‌on - which is ‌»»»

Iran's foreign minister met his Pakistani counterpart on Friday to discuss proposals to end the US-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz. Two days after presenting the Iranians with the late»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the sisterly Republic of Yemen HE Dr Rashad Muhammad Al Alimi, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.»»»

Felix Pauschinger in FrankfurtRichard Aphery, a custom shoemaker in Frankfurt, embodies a new vision of craftsmanship: sustainable, modern and personal. He talks about his journey to becoming a shoemaker and why a good pair of shoes can last a lifetime. https://p.dw.com/p/5D5plAdvertisementIn Frank»»»

On May 22, 2011, the deadliest tornado to strike the United States in half a century roared into the heart of Joplin, Mo., with winds of 200 mph. It killed nearly 160 people, injured about 1,100 others and destroyed nearly one-third of the city. 1 of 5 | An aerial view shows the destruction of resi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Commander General Haykal: On the anniversary of the Resistance and Liberation Day, our hope remains great in reclaiming every»»»

As part of the ongoing national policy to dismantle systemic corruption in government agencies, national security agencies have suppressed corrupt practices in the healthcare sector. Cases of systematically receiving payments for resolving patient problems and issues by employees of the Osh City Ma»»»

From May 23 to 26, Kyrgyzstan will host the Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships at Zhashtyk Arena in Bishkek for the first time. This was announced at a press conference. Athletes and team representatives from 19 Asian countries—more than 200 in total—will participate in the competition. The to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reem Al-Saei secured two gold medals as Qatar archers completed a three-gold haul, while Yaman Ashraf triumphed in karate, with the hosts extending their lead at the GCC Games Doha 2026 standings yesterday. The home athletes also won three silver and four bronze medals on penultimate d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain’s Hussain Mohamed Dadalla delivered an impressive performance to top Silver Tour, while Alqaqaa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani won Amateur class during the 14th and final round of the Longines Hathab – Qatar Equestrian Tour at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (»»»

A Briton improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent to the world’s highest peak, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain, taking the season's toll to five, hiking officials said. Kenton Cool, 52, climbed the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak before dawn and was descendin»»»

Washington moved ahead of the Lebanese-Israeli security negotiations scheduled for May 29 by imposing sanctions on two officers from the Lebanese Army and General Security, marking the first time US measures have targeted Lebanese security officials alongside figures affiliated with or accused of c»»»

The volume of construction works increased in the first three months of the year by 8.2% in unadjusted terms and by 6.8% when adjusted depending on number of business days and seasonality, compared with the period January 1- March 31, 2025, according to data released on Thursday by the National Ins»»»

Banca Transilvania has risen from third to second place in the ranking of the most valuable Romanian brands, following an increase in its brand value to 876 million euros.According to a press release issued by the bank, the Brand Finance Romania 50 2026 evaluation was carried out by Brand Finance, »»»

The Government approved on Thursday, by decision, the payment of voluntary financial contributions from Romania to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for this year.According to a press release from the Government, the voluntary financial contribution to the OECD, worth»»»

Romania ranked 11th in Europe last year, attracting 109 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, up 16% compared with the previous year, in contrast to the decline recorded at European level, according to an analysis carried out by EY.According to the quoted source, foreign direct investment in Eu»»»

The European Commission has sharply lowered its forecast for Romania's economic growth this year to 0.1%, down from 1.1% projected in the autumn, while the inflation rate is now expected to reach 7%, compared with the previously announced level of below 6%, according to the EU Executive's spring ec»»»

Romania will receive approximately ?14.3 million from the EU Solidarity Fund following the 2025 floods, government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu announced.Thursday's government meeting included an information note on the implementation of the Solidarity Fund grant allocated to finance operations carri»»»

On Thursday, the government approved a memorandum for setting up a Fund of Funds to finance start-ups, small and Romanian developing companies. Investments will be oriented towards strategic sectors like: digital transformation, generating and storing clean energy, security and defense, intelligent»»»