Rosatom can provide answers to all questions concerning the Paks II project to Hungary’s new leadership, Aleksey Likhachev, head of the Russian state nuclear energy company, told journalists in Moscow on Monday. Likhachev was reacting to a statement by Hungary’s minister-designate for the economy a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - India is rapidly repatriating significant gold reserves from overseas vaults, The Economic Times newspaper reported, citing a report from the Reserve Bank of India. About 77% of the more than 880.52 tonnes of gold is now stored domestically, the report said on Monday. In February»»»

GELENDZHIK (Sputnik) - West does not abandon attempts to reformat Central Asia, it seeks to turn it into springboard of threats to Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said on Tuesday. "Today, the West does not abandon attempts to reformat this region for itself, to ensure access»»»

Brussels: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, held in Brussels on Monday. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented the State of Qatar at the meet»»»

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3, 2026, and confirmed that the test will be conducted again on dates to be announced later. The decision was shared in an official statement on the agency’s X account on May 12, 2026. According to NTA, the move comes»»»

Iran has reacted with concern to media reports of a clandestine makeshift Israeli military that was used during the recent war on Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday: “We are not ruling out anything related to the Zionist entity in the region.” “Anything must be t»»»

Initial data from a land registration drive launched in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem point to a “deeply alarming” trend of land appropriation by the Israeli state, an Israeli rights group said Monday. Land registration in East Jerusalem began during the British Mandate between 1923 and 1948, and »»»

Residents in Dubai and across the UAE can now check estimated government fees for family visa, family visa renewal, newborn visa, and Golden Visa services through the online visa calculator available on www.familyvisa.ae. The calculator has been introduced to support residents who are planning to a»»»

Misrata Chamber of Commerce discussed the possibility of holding a Libyan Indian trade exhibition in Misrata. The proposal was discussed yesterday when Misrata Chamber of Commerce received Hafiz Rahman Mohamed, the Ambassador of India to Libya, and his accompanying delegation, at the Chamber’s Misr»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) A Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry delegation held a series of meetings with U.S., European and international officials on the sidelines of the EU-Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels, as discussions intensified over reconstruction, economic recovery and f»»»

The parliamentary committee hearings of the incoming ministers will continue on Tuesday morning, while in the afternoon the Tisza government will be formed, Parliament will convene, and the ministers will take their oath of office. The justice and constitutional affairs committee will hear Márta Gö»»»

JAKARTA (Sputnik) - Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, upon returning from Moscow, highly praised the celebration of the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, noting its particular solemnity and beauty, the Russian Embassy said on Tuesday. "During a brief conversation at the aircr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli warplanes attacked 38 settlements in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Tuesday. "Enemy aircraft attacked 36 settlements in southern Lebanon and two settlements in the east of the country," the source said. The source »»»

Tokyo: Japanese baseball has adopted a rule to punish players for dangerous swings, as an umpire remains unconscious almost a month after being accidentally hit on the head by a bat. Umpire Takuto Kawakami was behind home plate during a game in Tokyo on April 16 when slugger Jose Osuna swung his ba»»»

Wellington: New Zealand will change the law to prevent lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for "climate change damage" linked to greenhouse gas emissions, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said on Tuesday. Goldsmith cited a lawsuit launched by Indigenous Maori climate activist Michael Smith, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and General Atlantic, a leading global investor, yesterday announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, deepening the relationship between two leading global investment institutions. As part of the agreement, QIA has committed $500m»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari held a bilateral meeting with Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute David Petraeus at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. During the meeting, cooperation relations were reviewed, along with prospects for strengthening and developin»»»

The Israeli enemy army has admitted it has no technological solution to counter Hezbollah’s fiber-optic drones, forcing troops to resort to fishing nets as makeshift protection, according to a report published by Haaretz. Fish farms belonging to kibbutzim in the valley have begun supplying troops w»»»

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 drone strike on the townof Kafra 12-05-2026 10:08 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Man»»»

Benghazi Chamber of Commerce reported last Saturday (9 May) that it had held a meeting with a Croatian delegation to discuss avenues for economic cooperation and the reactivation of Croatian-Libyan trade relations. The Chamber said this comes as part of its wider efforts to enhance international co»»»

Over one million Romanians are living with asthma, but many do not receive the right treatment, the Romanian Society of Pulmonology (SRP) said on Tuesday, May 5, World Asthma Day , adding that, although crises can be prevented, access and adherence remain major problems.According to specialists, br»»»

Most second hand imports in Romania come from Germany, while nine out of ten used vehicles recorded damages, according to data centralized by a website specializing in checking vehicle history. According to the source, of all vehicles checked by carVertical users in 2025, 20.1% had been imported fr»»»

New registrations of road vehicles for passenger transport fell 8.7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, while new registrations of vehicles for goods transport recorded a decline of 1.4%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to th»»»

The total stock of industrial & logistics spaces surpassed 8 million sq. m across Romania at the end of Q1, confirming the rapid consolidation of this market segment. Approximately 115,000 sq. m of new spaces were delivered in the same quarter, while ~500,000 sq. m are currently under construction,»»»

The demand for old dwellings has grown in four of the largest cities in Romania, in quarter 1, 2026, against the end of 2025, with the highest advance noticed in Iasi, according to a market analysis released by an online real estate transaction platform. According to data centralised by Imobiliare.»»»

A decline in the number of Romanian tourists and lower occupancy rates in accommodation facilities are putting pressure on SMEs in the HoReCa sector, transport and related services, affecting operators' cash flow and their ability to continue investing, representatives of IMM Romania said in a stat»»»

The arrivals and overnight stays in the establishments of tourists' reception with functions of tourists' accommodation, including apartments and rooms for rent, decreased by 6.3%, respectively by 8.6% in March 2026 compared with the same moth of last year, according to the National Institute of St»»»

On May 12, 1975, a Cambodian gunboat fired on the U.S. cargo ship Mayaguez and forced it into a Cambodian port, setting off an international incident. 1 of 8 | U.S. Marines raise the American flag on board the SS Mayaguez merchant ship after taking possession of it from Cambodians on May 14, 1975. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the resilience of supply chains, supporting the smooth flow of goods, thus consolidating Qatar’s position as a strategic hub for logistics and global trade. As part of its ongoing efforts, QFZ, in collaboration»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Chamber’s General Assembly Meeting (GAM), which was scheduled to be held yesterday, has been postponed due to lack of quorum of members who were eligible to attend, Qatar Chamber’s Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani has announced. The second GAM will be »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) received yesterday a business delegation from Turkiye headed by Abdullah Altunkum, Chairman of the Turkish – Qatari Business Council at (DEİK), in the presence of H E Dr. Mustafa Goksu, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Qatar. The delegat»»»

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAkisa Wandera,BBC Africa, NairobiandHafsa Khalil AFP via Getty ImagesThe French president (L) is in Kenya, where he is co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit alongside his Ke»»»

Israeli strikes on a town in southern Lebanon killed six people and wounded seven others, state media said Tuesday, as fighting continued despite a ceasefire agreement. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israeli strikes Monday night hit a house in Kfardounine, a town about»»»

Hamas is close to electing a new head of its political bureau, who will oversee the movement until the end of this year or early next year, pending broader internal elections in the Palestinian territories and abroad. Asharq Al-Awsat learned from three Hamas sources outside Gaza that members of the»»»

Former member of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Ziyadin Zhamaldinov, has been placed under house arrest. The press service of the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek reported. The court decision was made on May 1 after granting a request from an investigator of the Investigative Service of th»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced changes to the remuneration system for employees of scientific and scientific-technical organizations, aiming to improve research efficiency, provide financial incentives, and enhance working conditions in the scientific sector. According to the»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose nearly 1 percent on Tuesday as talks ‌to end the US-Israeli war on Iran appeared fragile, with Tehran’s response to a Washington proposal highlighting stark differences that have kept supply concerns alive. Brent crude futures were up 86 cents, or 0.8 percent, at $105.07 »»»

Greek television channel SKAI said late Monday it had suspended the broadcast of reality show Survivor after a contestant was seriously injured in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, where the game is taking place. “SKAI has been informed of the serious accident that the Survivor contestant ha»»»

The ‘Israeli Ministry of Health’ updated its data on the number of injuries recorded in hospitals since the start of “Operation Lion’s Roar.” The total number of injuries reached 8,683 from the beginning of the operation on February 28th until Monday, May 11th, 2026. According to official Israeli d»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Keir Starmer was consulting ‌colleagues about whether he can stay on as prime minister on Tuesday ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting that comes after ministerial ​aides quit and almost 80 lawmakers publicly called for him to go.Starmer, in the top job for less than two years, had v»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues new threat to evacuate four villages in southern Lebanon including: Arzoun, Al-Bazouriyeh, Teir Debba and Al-Hosh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers message to Resistance commanders and fighters at 11:30 on Tuesday: Media Relations »»»

The European Commission told AFP Monday it plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels in the near future for talks on returning migrants to Afghanistan. According to sources close to the matter, a letter is to be sent "imminently" to Kabul to arrange a date for a meeting in the Belgian capital. »»»

Dubai: Every year during Eid Al Adha, millions of Muslims around the world gather with family, wear their best clothes, exchange greetings and prepare for one of the most visible traditions in Islam: the sacrifice of an animal. To some people, the ritual can seem difficult to understand. Why do Mus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chess Association President Mohammed Al Mudahka has been appointed as Vice President of Gulf Chess Federation for 2026-27 term in accordance with established procedures and regulations, and based on the minutes of the General Assembly meeting held last December. The Gulf Chess Fe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The students of the Digital Communication and Media Production (DCMP- English Track), University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday paid an educational visit to The Peninsula to gain firsthand experience of how a professional newsroom operates. The group was accompanie»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth edition of the GCC Games Doha 2026 burst into life with a spectacular opening ceremony at the world-class Al Shaqab Indoor Arena yesterday, where vibrant performances lit up the night in a colourful celebration of regional unity. President of the Olympic Council of Asia and »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson on Tuesday rejected a CBS News report claiming Islamabad had “quietly allowed” Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields to potentially shield them from American airstrikes, saying the speculation appeared aimed at undermining ongoing regio»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes raid Al-Rihan town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 11-05-2026 23:04 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resistance fight»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistan: The Iranian aircraft that arrived at Nur Khan Air Base were intended to facilitate the movement of diplomats and remained tempora»»»