Ukraine is working closely with international terrorist groups to prepare a fight against legitimate governments, including in Africa, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said on Thursday. "The Kiev regime is working closely with international terrorist groups and transnational crimina»»»

RIYADH: Riyadh hosted the signing of an agreement on Thursday to establish the first regional headquarters of the Institute of Internal Auditors outside the US. The event was attended by President of the General Court of Audit and Chairman of the Saudi Authority of Internal Auditors Dr. Hussam Alan»»»

Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced a mandatory pre-arrival medical examination and visa processing system for workers arriving from the Philippines, with the new measures taking effect on Monday, May 18. The ministry said the system was introduced in coordination with relevant authorities and »»»

Dozens of ships set sail from southwestern Türkiye as part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Thursday, an organizer told AFP. "Around 50 ships sailed from Marmaris around an hour ago," Gorkem Duru, a member of the Türkiye branch of the Global Sumud Fleet said. "They will be joined by four or five shi»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the gravest threat yet to his leadership on Thursday as unrest within the Labour Party spilled into open rebellion, with potential successors manoeuvring for position after the party’s bruising local election losses. The crisis deepened after Health Secreta»»»

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said customs inspectors at Zayed International Airport have foiled an attempt to smuggle cocaine into the country after a passenger arriving from an African country was found carrying narcotics concealed inside his bod»»»

Rome, Italy: Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments. Another straight-sets victory, this time 6-2, 6-4 over Rublev, moved Sinner up to 32 straight wins in the »»»

Rabat, May 14 (SANA) Syria and Morocco announced steps to restore full diplomatic engagement and expand bilateral cooperation during talks between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat on Thursday. Speaking during a joint press confer»»»

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday pledged to press ahead with reforms within the Palestinian Authority, saying he was prepared to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections. Abbas's Fatah party began a three-day conference to elect a new central committee, its highest »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport is taking part in the UK Rail 2026, which concludes today at the NEC, Birmingham. In a statement by the Ministry, the MOT’s participation comes within the framework of its approach that aims at solidifying its successful partnerships and constructive dialogues»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established Blat site in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: statement 6 14-05-2026 15:4»»»

Preliminary contacts and meetings intensified behind the scenes a few hours before the third round of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington, amid "clear U.S. pressure to push both sides toward tangible results," MTV reported on Thursday afternoon. According to MTV, the Lebanese delegation held a ser»»»

The continuing rise in food prices and the decreasing purchasing power of Bulgarian citizens is becoming a real challenge that requires adequate and timely measures, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev during a meeting at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. The meeting focused on government measures »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia must independently produce critically important goods, all modern challenges have proved this, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. "Life itself, the challenges we faced, proved the correctness of the thesis that we need to independently produce critically im»»»

RIYADH: Students from kindergarten age up to year 11 came together on stage at Beech Hall School in Riyadh for an orchestra and choir performance celebrating Saudi Arabia’s rich history, thriving present, and ambitious future. Youngsters from a variety of nationalities performed “From Desert Sands »»»

Net income guidance for 2026 is confirmed at around €10 billion. Together, first-quarter revenue growth — driven by fees and commissions and insurance income — along with lower costs and provisions and a CET1 ratio above 13% underline Intesa Sanpaolo’s low risk profile, solid outlook and sustainabl»»»

London, UK: Wes Streeting announced Thursday that he has resigned as Britain's health minister. In his resignation letter to the prime minister, which Streeting posted on X, he said he had "lost confidence" in Starmer's leadership and "it is now clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into th»»»

US President Donald Trump’s counterterrorism director has suggested that two of the president’s loudest critics – Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes – are considered potential left-wing threats by the White House. The White House released its National Strategy for Counterterrorism last week, which lab»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates at the height of the US-Israeli war on Iran, his office revealed on Wednesday. The visit coincides with the UAE receiving Iron Dome air defense batteries from Israel. Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mo»»»

Sharjah: Marine rescue teams from the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority rescued a driver after his vehicle plunged into Khalid Lagoon opposite the Sharjah Courthouse on Thursday morning, with the operation completed in less than eight minutes. The incident occurred at 7.04am on May 14 while marine re»»»

Beijing: Donald Trump paid a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the Chinese capital on Thursday, but the US president had a face like thunder. Standing stiff and unsmiling next to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump appeared unmoved by the former imperial temple in Beijing where emperors once prayed »»»

Paris, France: France's health minister said Thursday that 26 people in France identified as close contacts of hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship had tested negative for the illness. Dutch authorities said that all people who arrived in the Netherlands on evacuation flights from »»»

ATHENS - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Thursday the basic provisions of a contract to build a gas-fired power plant near Nis had been agreed with Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR. "With the Azerbaijani company SOCAR, we have agreed the basic provisio»»»

In the past, Pakistan was heavily dependent on the Middle East, but the recent crisis has underscored the urgent need for economic diversification. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed government ministries and other bodies to develop plans for sourcing fertilizer imports from Cen»»»

For much of his political career, V.D. Satheesan was regarded as one of the Congress party’s brightest political minds in Kerala — a leader admired for his sharp Assembly performances, command over detail and relentless preparation — yet somehow always just short of the very top. That long wait is »»»

S. Carfil SA, MATE-FIN, and the British company Alford Technologies signed at BSDA 2026 – Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security, a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes the framework for strategic cooperation in specialized fields relevant to defense, security, and technical intervention»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi entrepreneur Nada Malki is giving consumers the option to experience classic art in a whole new way. With her brand Atheera, a concept born from a lifelong connection to literature and art, Malki is transforming classic paintings into handcrafted wooden clutches that carry art beyond »»»

Dubai: Behind every intricate cake design is a story of long hours, bold dreams, and unwavering determination. For Filipino expatriate Michael Segundo, success did not come in a snap, it has been carefully layered through years of hard work, creativity, and the courage to start fresh far from home.»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is cementing its reputation as a world-class destination with the announcement of Sphere Abu Dhabi, a landmark entertainment venue to be built on Yas Island at an estimated construction cost of US$1.7 billion. Developed through a partnership between the Department of Culture an»»»

The National Assembly passed at first reading on Thursday all three bills amending the Judiciary System Act, introduced by Progressive Bulgaria, Democratic Bulgaria, and Continue the Change. The amendments relate to the criteria for selecting members of the judiciary. All three bills provide for li»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received today, May 14, 2026, HE Anita Anand, Canada's Foreign Minister, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations of cooperation between»»»

RIYADH: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday accused the United Arab Emirates of playing what he called an active role in the US-Israeli war against Iran. "The UAE is an active partner in this aggression, and there is no doubt about it," Araghchi said while attending the BRICS summit »»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea accused Hezbollah on Thursday of "bringing back" the Israeli occupation of South Lebanon. He said that the group's leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, can take whatever stance he likes but cannot "obstruct" the direct negotiations with Israel. Geagea added that Speaker N»»»

Speaking during his visit to Smolyan on Thursday, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov told journalists that the landslide was probably due to overwetting. Shishkov is in the town in connection with the landslide that swept away a section of the Smolyan-Pamporovo road on »»»

Head of State Iliana Iotova awarded distinguished cultural figures with the President's Badge of Honour during a ceremony here on Thursday. Long-standing secretary of National Community Centre “Zaria 1858” in Haskovo, Southern Bulgaria, Aleksander Milushev was awarded for his contribution to develo»»»

Share: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, listens to Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad speak along with US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, during a meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon in the Oval Office at the White House, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (A»»»

Donald Trump is in China, where he is set to take part in talks with President Xi Jinping. Major American businessmen are also joining the talks – including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The two sides are to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. Story by Liz»»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday pledged to press ahead with reforms within the Palestinian Authority, saying he was prepared to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections, during an address to his party congress.“We renew our full commitment to»»»

DUBAI: It’s hard to know what to make of “Gary.” This hour-long “special” episode of the (initially, at least) critically acclaimed series “The Bear” dropped May 5 without fanfare and is presented as a standalone episode streaming separately from the rest of the show’s catalogue. It’s a flashback t»»»

A monument to surgeon, professor, and academician Kakish Ryskulova was unveiled at Bishkek City Clinical Hospital No. 1. Doctor of Medical Sciences Nurlan Brimkulov announced. Kakish Ryskulova was born on October 15, 1918, in the village of Chetindi, Issyk-Ata district of Chui region. She dedicated»»»

Cuba's energy minister said Wednesda that Havana, the capital, was without electricity for as much as 22 hours a day because the country had run out fuel. File photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA-EFE May 14 (UPI) -- Cuban Energy Minister Vincente de la O Levy said the country's diesel and fuel oil sto»»»

Ukraine's anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of President Volodymyr Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Andriy Yermak on money-laundering charges, placing the president's former right-hand-man in pre-trial detention for a period of 60 days. A Kyiv court on Thursday detained a powerf»»»

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Quentin Peel, Associate Fellow with the Europe Programme at Chatham House and former foreign editor at the Financial Times. At the centre of his analysis is the precarious position of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who Peel suggests is "hanging on in there»»»

An international flotilla carrying over 500 activists is set to depart from Turkey on Thursday in a renewed attempt to defy Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, despite prior interceptions and ongoing threats. Organizers of the Global Resilience Flotilla announced in Marmaris, southwestern Turkey, t»»»

Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos Nigeria's power ministryJust weeks before he was sentenced, Mamman announced he intended to run for state governor Saleh Mamman, a former Nigeri»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 02:30 on Thursday 14-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy »»»

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 an Israeli drone strike on a car in Qsaibeh and an air strike on the town of Sinai 14-05-20»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has linked the success of the direct talks with Israel — which begin this Thursday in Washington — to the implementation of a "genuine" ceasefire. "If a genuine ceasefire is not achieved, it means all is lost," Berri told ad-Diyar in remarks published Thursday. Berri »»»

In a significant move to secure long-term energy supplies, Turkish energy company Boru Hatları ile Petrol Taşıma AŞ (Botas) has signed a 10-year agreement with France’s TotalEnergies to purchase 16 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The landmark deal, set to commence in 2027, was »»»