DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan Ambassador of the Republic of Korea HE Yoon Hyun-soo, who paid a farewell call on His Highness on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Amir w»»»

RIYADH: A collection of 100 pieces of gold jewelry dating back to the Abbasid era has been discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qassim region, the Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Tuesday. The ancient artifacts are thought to have formed a complete adornment set, and were designed to look like flo»»»

Tunis, May 19- (TAP) -The Embassy of Tunisia in Japan took part in the “Africa Week” held at Sophia University in Tokyo on May 18, 2026, as part of celebrations marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between Tunisia and Japan.The event featured an...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a farewell visit from Algerian Ambassador to Belgrade Fatah Mahraz on Tuesday and thanked him for his dedicated work and his contribution to strengthening the relations between the two countries, wishing him success in his further diplomatic ca»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union nearly doubled its monthly imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia in March, with the total exceeding $900 million, Sputnik has calculated based on Eurostat data. In March, EU countries imported $933 million worth of natural gas from Russia, compared»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Raad: Authorities in Lebanon Emboldened by Israeli Enemy, Act against their Own People 19-05-2026 14:26 PM Head of Hezbollah's »»»

Henkel, in partnership with Mediascope, implemented SparkSense technology within the Retail Data Analysis project, designed to bring to retail a more precise approach regarding the visibility, exposure, and performance of digital content integrated into permanent placements. The pilot project inclu»»»

An official ceremony of opening of the «School of Young Cadres» took place on May 19 as part of the Youth Council under the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. Speaker of Parliament Marlen Mamataliev attended the event and emphasized that the country’s future is directly linked to the edu»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the US and Israel.The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares»»»

“The purpose of social dialogue is to achieve common solutions in the interest of society,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev said on Tuesday at the beginning of Tuesday’s meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation. The meeting is focused on draft amendments »»»

JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League has announced the card for its upcoming PFL MENA event on Friday, June 19, live from the King Abdullah Sports City Indoor Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The card will feature tournament matchups in the featherweight and welterweight divisions alongside showc»»»

BEIJING: China awarded Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Abdulrahman Al-Harbi the nation’s Outstanding Diplomat Medal during a ceremony held in Beijing recently. The event was attended by several ambassadors accredited to China and senior officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a speech,»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on expanding economic and strategic cooperation, as the two countries mark the 25th anniversary of a landmark friendship treaty. Moscow and Beijing are expected to sign dozens»»»

Estonia has shot down an alleged Ukrainian drone over its territory for the first time, the NATO and EU member state’s defense minister, Hanno Pevkur, has said. Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of incidents related to Ukrainian UAVs targeting northwestern Russia, particularly energ»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways will increase its Airbus A380 flights to Paris this summer, making the French capital one of the few destinations in the airline’s network to receive double-daily services on the double-decker aircraft. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.From July 1 »»»

Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi AFP via Getty ImagesKey roads in the capital Nairobi remained empty Transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike following talks wit»»»

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Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. "If the enemy is foolish enough to fall into the Zionist trap again and launches new agg»»»

Qatar said Tuesday that US-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, require more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed attacks to give the process a chance. "We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown seriousness in bringing partie»»»

DOHA: Qatar said Tuesday that US-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, require more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed attacks to give the process a chance. “We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown seriousness in bringing »»»

JERUSALEM: Bezalel ‌Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, said on Tuesday he was informed that the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court ​in the Hague has requested a “secret” arrest warrant against him. Smotrich, speaking at a press conference, did not specify who had informed hi»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China on May 19-20 is expected to mark a new milestone in the deepening partnership between Moscow and Beijing. The two sides are reportedly preparing to sign around 40 agreements, and issue a joint statement on expanding their comprehensive strategic coo»»»

Dubai: As Emirates moves closer to its long-term shift to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), the airline has been steadily building the infrastructure needed to support what could become one of the world’s biggest aviation hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Ove»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s army warned on Tuesday it would “open new fronts” against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. “If the enemy is foolish enough to fall into the Zionist trap again and launches»»»

Commenting on amendments to Parliament’s rules of procedure proposed by Progressive Bulgaria, Toma Bikov of GERB-UDF said he believes the ruling party, regardless of the percentage of the vote it received in the general elections, has a responsibility to ensure that the opposition has space. At the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday, March 19, 2026, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea HE Yun Hyunsoo, to greet HH the Amir on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Amir wished the Ambas»»»

BELGRADE - State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nevena Jovanovic met with NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Kevin Hamilton in Belgrade on Monday. "The meeting focused on the partnership cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and the Alliance, implemented within the f»»»

Abu Dhabi: The locations of 16 new Indian consular service centres coming up across the UAE have been revealed as Alhind Tours and Travels formally signed its agreement with the Indian missions in the country on Monday. Spread across all seven emirates, the centres are set to go live on July 1, 202»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:55 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 the Ras Al-Naqoura Naval Site with a swarm of loitering drones: stateme»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market extended its recent decline on Monday, 18 May 2026, with broad-based losses across major indices reflecting continued profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment following the market’s strong rally earlier this month. The benchmark EGX30 fell 0.68% to 52,007 points, a»»»

Egypt’s gold market moved lower during the week between 11 and 17 May despite continued weakness in the Egyptian pound, highlighting a broader shift in investor sentiment as rising US Treasury yields and softer haven demand weighed on bullion prices. By Sunday, the gold sovereign had fallen to arou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, Tuesday, HE Yoon Hyun-soo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, to greet the Amir on the on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Amir wished the Ambassador success i»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs attracted significant visitor attention during its participation in the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the Doha International Book Fair. The 35th fair runs until May 23, featuring more than 515 publishers and entities from 36 countries. Visitors explored the ministry»»»

BELGRADE - Former Serbian Minister of Energy Zorana Mihajlovic said on Tuesday that, in case no deal was reached with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS, Serbia could offer to acquire the stake. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sa»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, criticised what he described as the confusion of roles among some countries surrounding the Arabian Gulf during the ongoing Iranian aggression, warning that “grey positions” were more dangerous than remaining neutral at a critical »»»

Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed advanced maintenance and comprehensive rehabilitation works on the tunnel infrastructure of the Dubai Metro as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational safety, improve reliability and preserve critical transport assets. The authority sa»»»

A training workshop on quality management systems in the marine fisheries and fish products sector, organized in coordination with the Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA), began today in Tripoli. The workshop, which runs from May 19 to 21, 2026, is part of the Third Component of the EU4Skill»»»

TEHRAN: Gathered around a Revolutionary Guard in central Tehran, an audience of Iranians is learning to use an AK-47 assault rifle, in case it falls to them to defend the country from renewed US attacks. For nearly half an hour, the soldier demonstrates different types of ammunition and how to asse»»»

DUBAI: Mexican actress Melissa Barrera took to social media this week to promote her work on Broadway, and highlight her efforts to set up a new production company aimed at amplifying Palestinian voices. The actress revealed the plans in a recent interview with Variety, saying she is currently “bui»»»

At least six people were killed Tuesday and 3 others wounded in strikes on south Lebanon. A strike on a home in Kfarsir killed four people and wounded two, while a separate strike targeting a car in Harouf killed one person and wounded another. In the southern town of Froun, a strike on a motorbike»»»

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah warned Tuesday that his group would fight any army unit formed by the U.S. and Israel to counter the resistance. "If Israel and the U.S. manage to form a collaborator army to fight the Resistance, we will fight it just like we fight Israel," Fadlallah said in a press c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department issued a marine warning beginning tomorrow, May 20, 2026, expected to last through the weekend. The department forecasts strong winds and high waves offshore with the wave height to range between 3 and 6ft, occasionally reaching up to 9ft. Due to these »»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has emphasized the importance of following health and veterinary guidelines when selecting Udhiyah to ensure meat quality and safety, prevent disease, and safeguard public health during the Hajj season. The ministry said choosing a healthy »»»

Dubai: It began with a terrified mother’s phone call — and ended in one of the deadliest attacks on a US mosque in recent years. Around 9:40am on Monday, the mother of a 17-year-old boy called San Diego police to report that her son had vanished. He was suicidal, she said. Several guns were missing»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based Filipino chefs are set to represent the UAE at the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2026, bringing with them dishes inspired by both Filipino heritage and Dubai’s multicultural food scene. Taking place from May 21 to 23 at the Philippine World Trade Centre, IFEX K»»»

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RIYADH: Surrounded by antique coins, rare documents, and vintage artifacts, a young man from Jazan is pursuing a passion for heritage that began seven years ago. What started as a hobby has grown into a small but steadily expanding project, driven by his ambition to one day establish his own museum»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia cut its US Treasury holdings by $10.8 billion to $149.6 billion in March, while the UAE reduced its portfolio by $5.8 billion to $114.1 billion, official data showed. Despite the monthly drop, the Kingdom’s portfolio remained higher than the $131.6 billion recorded a year earli»»»