France24 21m

Russia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills

Moscow and Minsk held joint military drills to practice using Russian nuclear weapons, the Belarus defence ministry said on Monday. Russia deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles to its western neighbour last year, and in 2024 released revised doctrine placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrell»»»

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France24 21m

Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills on May 19-21

Russia's armed forces will carry out exercises of its nuclear forces from May 19 to 21, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The drills will include more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons, the ministry said.  Russia's army on Tuesday began three days of nuclear »»»

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France24 21m

‘Aid workers are targeted’: Russian drones strike UN convoy in Ukraine

Russian drones twice targeted a UN humanitarian mission tasked with delivering aid to civilians in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson on May 14. In the hours following the strike, Russian military bloggers published footage of the attack, only to delete it shortly after. It was 9am on May 14 »»»

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Gulf News 22m

First Etihad Rail passenger station completed as UAE network nears rollout

Dubai: The UAE’s long-awaited passenger rail network is moving closer to reality, with Etihad Rail confirming the completion of its first passenger station in Fujairah, alongside final preparations underway at additional stations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the»»»

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Gulf News 22m

What it was like stepping inside the UAE's first completed rail station and riding Etihad Rail

Dubai: Getting to Fujairah was already an adventure before we even stepped foot inside the station. As our convoy got closer to the port, GPS glitches knocked out our navigation completely, and we found ourselves reading the map manually, spotting landmarks, piecing the route together the old-fashi»»»

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Gulf News 22m

UAE-based Varkey Foundation awards $500,000 Global Schools Prize to Lebanon's refugee-led project

London: Lebanon's Alsama Project, a refugee-led organisation that kept more than 1,100 displaced teenagers in classrooms through two rounds of conflict, has won the inaugural Global Schools Prize worth $500,000 awarded by the UAE-based Varkey Foundation. The winner was announced at the Education Wo»»»

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Novinite 24m

Radev in Berlin: Europe Needs Diplomacy on Ukraine as Merz Calls for More Pressure on Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Berlin during the Bulgarian leader’s first foreign visit since taking office, describing the choice of Germany as a sign of the close relationship between the two countries. “We are glad that your first visit abroad i»»»

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Novinite 24m

Opposition Parties in Bulgaria Blast “Communist-Style” Overhaul of Parliamentary Rules

Opposition parties in Bulgaria have sharply criticized proposed amendments to the National Assembly’s rules of procedure, accusing the ruling “Progressive Bulgaria” (PB) majority of weakening parliamentary oversight and concentrating power in a way they describe as authoritarian and “communist-styl»»»

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Novinite 24m

Progressive Bulgaria: "Debt Is Inevitable" as Government Pushes Tough Budget Cuts

Konstantin Prodanov, chairman of the temporary Budget Committee in Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly and MP from “Progressive Bulgaria,” said the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev is determined to bring the budget deficit within the 3% limit, warning that difficult financial decisions are un»»»

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24 News Agency 25m

Modern equipment, machinery handed over to Kyrgyzstan’s forestry enterprises - | 24.KG

Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Marsbek uulu Ilich took part in a ceremony of handing over machinery and equipment to support forestry enterprises. The initiative was implemented within the framework of «Resilient Regional Pasture Communities — »»»

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24 News Agency 25m

Kyrgyzstan's unemployment rate falls to 3.7 percent - | 24.KG

The total number of unemployed people in Kyrgyzstan has reached 104,700, with the overall unemployment rate at 3.7 percent. These figures were announced by Kamchybek Dosmatov, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during the Second National Forum «Employment, Skills, and the Fut»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase

50 student projects in AI, sustainability, and science reflect the role of education in preparing an innovative, future-ready generation Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase at Qatar Science & Technology »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Sheikha Moza visits Doha International Book Fair

Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, visited the 35th Doha International Book Fair today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Her Highness toured the exhibition pavilions, viewing the displays of several government entities, cultural institut»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

 Doha Book Fair signals robust growth in children's literature: experts and publishers 

Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair has seen a significant surge in demand for children's literature, transforming youth-centric pavilions from niche spaces into primary drivers of visitor engagement. In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), industry experts and publishers stated the t»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

QMC CEO meets US Chargé d'Affaires 

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America to the State of Qatar HE Mo Barghouty. During the meeting, the two sides d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28m

Amir receives Korean ambassador on the occasion of the end of his term

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»»»

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Arab News 29m

Ancient 100-piece gold jewelry set from Abbasid era discovered in Saudi Arabia

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»»»

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TAP 30m

Tunisia highlights 70 years of ties with Japan at Sophia University event

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...»»»

Tanjug 30m

Vucic receives farewell visit from Algerian ambassador

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»»»

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Sputnik 30m

EU Doubles Purchases of Russian LNG in March

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»»»

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Al Manar 35m

Hezbollah’s Raad: Authorities in Lebanon Emboldened by Israeli Enemy, Act against their Own People - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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 »»»

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Business-review 35m

Henkel and Mediascope turn permanent retail placements into sources of audience data and measurable insights with SparkSense

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»»»

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24 News Agency 37m

 “School of Young Cadres” opened at Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

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»»»

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Arab News 38m

Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war ‘sacrifice’

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 38m

Deputy Prime Minister Donev Says Purpose of Social Dialogue Is to Achieve Solutions in Interest of Society

“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 »»»

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Arab News 38m

Hattan Alsaif set for professional debut in main event at PFL MENA in Jeddah

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»»»

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Arab News 41m

China honors Saudi envoy with Outstanding Diplomat Medal

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,»»»

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RT 41m

Putin to meet Xi in Beijing as Russia and China expand strategic partnership

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»»»

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RT 41m

NATO country shoots down alleged Ukrainian drone for first time

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»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Etihad is sending two daily A380s to Paris this summer

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 »»»

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BBC 46m