Libya’s National Cancer Control Authority announced yesterday that, in collaboration with AstraZeneca Libya, it organised its first specialized oncology consultative meeting in 15 years. Headquartered in the UK, AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company»»»

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise. The "just war" theory -- espoused recently by the Trump administration -- was "outdated", Leo wrote in »»»

On May 24, a large-scale fans’ march in support of Kyrgyzstan’s national football team took place in Bishkek. Hundreds of fans united to back the team ahead of the Three Nations Cup matches, the Kyrgyz Football Union reported. Participants gathered near the railway station and marched through the s»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law amending the Law «On External Migration.» The document was previously adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) on April 15. The amendments are aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining an international passport for children under 16. However»»»

A bill tightening regulations for the rental of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The bill proposes banning the use of rental electric scooters by persons under 18. Corresponding amendments are planned to be made to the Law»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has not heard any official statements from the West condemning Kiev for the tragedy in Starobilsk in the LPR, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "We have not seen any actions that could be perceived as condemnation of this barbaric terrorist attack on young pe»»»

Tokyo, Japan: Around 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in central Tokyo on Monday after a man sprayed a substance inside, police and fire department officials said. Tokyo police spokesman Yusuke Koide told AFP that a man sprayed a substance at an ATM on the ground floor of the bui»»»

BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership. Pakistan is among an exclusive group of countries China regards as an “all-weather strategic p»»»

Mohamed Salah said he cried “more than I did my whole life” in his final appearance for Liverpool after a nine-year spell at the club in which he broke a bunch of scoring records. Salah was given a standing ovation and kissed the turf after being substituted in the 74th minute of the 1-1 draw with »»»

BEIJING - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that, under the Constitution, elections would have to be called within 90 days if he were to resign. Vucic, who is on an official visit to China, told Serbian reporters in Beijing that "it is known how everything works" and that, if and wh»»»

Libyan United Airlines (LUA), Libya’s soon-to-be launched new airliner, is holding three Cabin Crew Recruitment Open Days in Tunisia. This follows its cabin crew recruitment open day held in Tripoli on 4 May. The recruitment days will be held in: – Tunis from 6th – 7th June – Hammamet 9th June – So»»»

Residents affected by the floods in the Sevlievo area can receive at least three forms of social support, with total aid reaching up to nearly EUR 4,000, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova during a news briefing near Sevlievo on Monday. She added that 110 home visits had already be»»»

China's President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their "all-weather" partnership. Pakistan is among an exclusive group of countries China regards as an "all-weather strategic partner," »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a creative blend that combines the authenticity of Arabic calligraphy with the beauty of green landscapes, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has completed the “Garden of Letters” mural at Rawdat Al Hamama Park, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and the Qatar Gene»»»

European consumers’ perception of cars made in China has entered a new stage: for the first time, a majority of Europeans, 55%, say they would be open to buying their next car from a Chinese manufacturer, according to the latest international Customers & Markets Survey conducted by global managemen»»»

Geneva: More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief has said. "As surveillance efforts have been scaled up in the #DRC #Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified so far,»»»

In a new series of interviews with professionals in the communication industry, BR sat down with Andreea Rădulescu & Andrei Panait, Co-founders of Sparkling Content, and talked about the agency (its beginnings, their positioning), as well as what are clients looking for, consultancy insights, and m»»»

The first quarter of 2026 marks a major shift in the Romanian economy: financial distress is no longer affecting mainly small companies, but is moving rapidly towards firms with critical mass in the economy. According to an analysis by CITR, the leader of Romania’s insolvency and restructuring mark»»»

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, has officially signed and submitted to Parliament a new set of diplomatic appointments involving four ambassadorial candidates expected to lead several of Albania’s key missions abroad. According to local media the proposed appointment»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Initial reports indicate a drone explosion in Metula, rescue teams en route to the targeted building 25-05-2026 12:59 PM Lat»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are compelled to operate again»»»

DUBAI: Fans enjoyed a thrilling night of action featuring several local and regional fighters as the Professional Fighters League kicked off the 2026 PFL MENA season at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The UAE’s Mohammad Yahya faced Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi in the featherweight tournament’s main event,. Saad»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize "today", adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack. "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices climbed sharply on Monday, with 24K gold moving close to the Dh550 mark, adding pressure on shoppers planning Eid Al Adha purchases. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The rise in local rates comes as international gold prices gained ground, suppo»»»

Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top US diplomat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that it has completed preparations at grounds and mosques across the country for worshippers to perform Eid Al-Adha prayers. The Ministry said that the Eid prayer will be held at exactly 5am. It added that the mosques and prayer groun»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that targeted a passenger train in the southwestern Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths of dozens and injuries to others. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews the State of Qatar's firm position rejecti»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon in 2000 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had prevented a terrorist attack on the Arrhenius gas carrier, which arrived from Belgium at the port of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Region for loading and onward to Turkey. "The Russian Federal Security Service, togeth»»»

Abu Dhabi: The first day of Eid Al Adha this year is expected to coincide with the rising of the “Thuraya” star cluster, a rare astronomical and cultural alignment that has historically signalled the arrival of intense summer heat and seasonal change across the UAE and the wider Gulf region. The ph»»»

Abu Dhabi: Eid Al Adha is expected to begin in the UAE in two days, with millions across the country preparing for prayers, family gatherings and festive celebrations marking one of the most important occasions in the Islamic calendar. According to astronomical calculations, the Hajj season for 202»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has unveiled the official uniforms for its passenger train crews, offering the public a first glimpse of one of the key visual elements of the UAE’s upcoming national passenger rail network ahead of the phased launch of services expected in 2026. The new uniforms, designed in»»»

Sources told Al-Manar TV that the Israeli army “is mired in a quagmire in Lebanon,” stressing that Hezbollah resistance group’s FPV drones “constitute deadly nightmare for the invading forces.” The sources revealed that Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance carried out a series of drone strikes over the p»»»

Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top U.S. diplom»»»

More than 100 households in Veliko Tarnovo and nearby settlements were affected by the severe flooding in the area, and state financial assistance is expected to be provided, Mayor Daniel Panov said on his official Facebook page. Panov said he had met with Labour and Social Policy Deputy Minister N»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s government revenues rose 34.7 percent year on year to 2.66 trillion Egyptian pounds ($50.6 billion) in the July-April period of fiscal year 2025/26, driven by a sharp increase in tax collections and ongoing fiscal reforms. According to the Finance Ministry’s latest monthly bulletin,»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka began offering a free Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourist purposes to nationals of 40 countries on Monday. The free ETA will be valid for 30 days and will apply to nationals holding diplomatic, official, service, or ordinary passports. Tourists receiving the free ET»»»

Mecca, Saudi Arabia: To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the Hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers. Despite travelling all the way from Egypt for»»»

ANGELES: Philippine rescuers were racing against time on Monday in a search ​for possible signs of life more than 24 hours after the collapse ofa building under construction in the city of Angeles, with crews carefully removing rocks and surrounding debris by hand. The painstaking manual operation »»»

PARIS - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic has got off to a successful start at Roland Garros after a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 first-round victory over Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday evening. Djokovic, who won after two hours and 51 minutes of play, will next face another Fr»»»

Doha Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Entrepreneurs' Organization - Qatar Chapter and the Young Entrepreneurs Club, organized a dialogue forum titled 'Head. Heart. Guts.' at its headquarters, bringing together executives, entrepreneurs, and experts in investment, law, and technology. The foru»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have intensified warnings against beggars and itinerant butchers who exploit religious holidays and festive occasions to prey on public sympathy and bypass health regulations, revealing that 50 violators were arrested during Eid Al Adha last year. Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Understandings, But No Imminent Deal’: Iran Warns US Shifts Hinder Talks, Insists on Lebanon Ceasefire 25-05-2026 12:30 PM Esmaeil Baqaei,»»»

Beijing: China always believes that dialogue and negotiation are the right path for the Iran situation, and the use of force is a dead end, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on media reports that the »»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the government’s support for the industrial sector that is deemed one of the main pillars of the economy and a key driver for achieving multiple economic targets, in addition to its developmental and social role. Madbouly made these remarks during a meetin»»»

Dubai: The United States and Iran appear closer than they have been in months to a possible agreement that could halt the war in the Middle East and ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. But despite optimistic statements from President Donald Trump and signals from Tehran, major questions rema»»»

From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 152.8 tons of honey, valued at 37.3 million soms ($426,600). This figure demonstrates growing demand for domestic honey in foreign markets and the expanding export potential of Kyrgyz beekeepers. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. Compared to the s»»»

London: Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave. "Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in our temperature records, with highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected," t»»»

The six retail parks have a total gross leasable area (GLA) of 126,000 square meters, which adds to AFI Romania’s current portfolio and strengthens the company’s position in the country’s retail sector. The acquisition reflects the company’s strategic direction to expand its existing portfolio in R»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to receive the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The delivery marks a key addit»»»