$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie's
CultureUnited States of America$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie'sJon Shelton with AFP, dpaThe work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale. https://p.dw.com/p/5E0jS»»»
Ukrainians settle into Poland
Ukrainian workers are increasingly treating Poland as a long-term place to live and work rather than a transit stop to Western Europe. A survey cited by Money.pl found that 84% of Ukrainian temporary workers are satisfied with work in Poland, up from 75% two years earlier, while the share planning »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 10:00 and 19:00 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at Khallet Al-Raj in Deir Seryan town with artillery shells, rocket barrages, and loitering drones in repeated waves: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: The shooting operation carried out by a Hezbollah member this morning, in which an officer was killed, took place in an area only 2.5 km from the border, an area under Israeli control - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Army Radio: A Hezbollah gunman opened fire this morning on an officer in the Qawzah area of southern Lebanon, killing him instantly. The shooter then withdrew from the scene - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lopetegui dreams of a competitive Qatar at World Cup
Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»
‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque gunmen
NEW YORK: “Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation. The alleged gunmen have been identif»»»
NATO expects US troop cuts from Europe to take years
BRUSSELS: The US will pull more troops from Europe but the process will stretch over years to give allies time to develop capabilities to replace them, NATO’s top commander said on Tuesday. US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich was speaking after decisions by US President Donald Trump’s administra»»»
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 Daesh militants, senior leaders
ABUJA: Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 Daesh militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoin»»»
Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, group says
ISTANBUL: Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing toward Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. Video from the flotilla’s livestream showed soldiers firing s»»»
Russia’s New Two-Seat Su-57 Just Took Its First Flight — And It’s More Than a Fighter Jet
Russia has launched flight tests of a two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57, designed not only for combat, but also for battlefield coordination, pilot training, and long-range mission management, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced. “This aircraft, developed proac»»»
U.S. Treasury yields hit highest mark since 2007 amid economic worries - UPI.com
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. The yield on 1»»»
Qatar Winter Sports Committee and Years of Culture welcome public to winter sports open house activities
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Winter Sports Committee, in collaboration with Years of Culture, will continue the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture Winter Sports Development Programme with a new series of public winter sports activities at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena from May 24 to 26 2026. T»»»
Built to last: Expo 2030 Riyadh showcases delivery progress, legacy plans
RIYADH: The anticipation for Expo 2030, set to be held in Riyadh, has sparked curiosity among prospective visitors, expected to exceed 42 million people. During a walkthrough of the site in its early excavation phase, construction activity continues to scale across the Expo 2030 Riyadh grounds as p»»»
Kuwait public sector to enjoy six-day Eid Al-Adha break until June 1
Dubai: Kuwait has announced a six-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha and Arafat Day for employees across ministries, government agencies, public bodies and state institutions, with official work set to resume on Monday, June 1, 2026. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by She»»»
PRE Group targets end-2026 delivery of first phase at Ivoire West in Sheikh Zayed
PRE Group announced the completion and full delivery of its Hadaba residential project in 6th of October City, while continuing construction works at Ivoire West in Sheikh Zayed City. The company said it is progressing with phased deliveries at Ivoire West, with the first phase scheduled for handov»»»
MAGRABI Retail acquires majority stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics Group
MAGRABI Retail has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Baraka Optics Group, one of Egypt’s leading optical retail chains. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Founded in 1979 as a wholesale optics busin»»»
DOJ wants to drop fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to drop fraud charges against Gautam Adani, chair and founder of Adani Group. File Photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA May 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will drop criminal fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam »»»
UAE takes Barakah attack to UN Security Council emergency session
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is participating today in the emergency session of the United Nations Security Council following the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah peaceful nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region of the »»»
Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Chadian president
RIYADH: Atallah bin Zaied Al-Zaied became the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Saudi Arabia to Chad on Tuesday. Al-Zaied presented his credentials to the Chadian president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, in the capital N’Djamena. He conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Saudi leadershi»»»
Russia-China partnership turns 30: From rivals to ‘no limits’ cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.” Putin’s trip comes as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic pa»»»
CBL renews call on Economy Ministry to prohibit imports without payment through official bank transfers starting from 15 June
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, addressed the Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, in a letter dated 18 May 2026 (leaked to Libyan media today), urging the ministry to issue a decision the import and re-export of goods without transfer procedures through the »»»
India capital car blast death toll rises to 12
NEW DELHI: India’s anti-terrorism agency spearheaded on Wednesday the third day of investigations into a car blast in the capital, as a hospital official said the death toll had increased to 12.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the explosion on Monday evening a “conspiracy,” and has vowed tha»»»
Lebanese say Israel preventing post-war reconstruction
MSAILEH: When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones hovered ominously overhead — their loudspeakers sometimes calling him out by name.Despite a ceasefire struck last November aiming to put an end to more than a year of fi»»»
Nations must cooperate to fight terror financing: FATF watchdog chief
PARIS: Countries must work together to combat the financing of terrorism, the president of the international terrorist financing and money-laundering watchdog FATF, told AFP on Tuesday. “The terrorists respect no border. They have no limit. So countries cannot have the luxury of not working togethe»»»
Saudi Arabia drawn in group A for Gulf Cup 2026
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia have been drawn in a tough Group A for the preliminary round of the 27th Gulf Cup, scheduled to be held later this year in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The official draw ceremony for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup “Khaleeji 27” took place on Tuesday at the Culture Square, ah»»»
Doha Design District hosts "We Design Msheireb" workshops
Doha, Qatar: Doha Design District hosted hands-on workshops titled "We Design Msheireb", rooted in craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and collaborative making. The event featured two workshops running simultaneously, offering distinct yet complementary creative journeys. The Textile Workshop int»»»
Nigeria Says Joint US Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Militants, Senior Leaders
Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 ISIS militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country's northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoints, weapo»»»
UN Expert Condemns ‘Torture’ of Palestinian Prisoners in Israel
A United Nations expert on Tuesday raised alarm over the alleged "torture" of Palestinian prisoners and "potentially unlawful deaths" in Israeli prisons since October 2023. The comments come as Israel faces growing scrutiny over detention conditions following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas ins»»»
Israeli media: One soldier was killed this morning in an attack by Hezbollah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Generally partly cloudy Tuesday night
Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - The weather Tuesday night will be generally partly cloudy, with wind blowing north in the north and centre, and east in the south, light to moderate, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology.The sea...»»»
Tunisia/REGEND: 7 solar projects launched to support rural development and womens entrepreneurship
Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - Seven solar energy projects, with a total capacity of 120 kilowatts, have been launched to support development associations, agricultural cooperatives and women entrepreneurs in Tunisia, under the Regional Initiative to Promote...»»»
Three-day Forum on Combating Human Trafficking Opens in Sofia
The opening of three-day international conference on strengthening justice systems through a coordinated European response against human trafficking took place in Sofia on Tuesday. The event was organized by Bulgaria's National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (NCCTHB) and the I»»»
Israeli Forces Intercept 6 More Activist Flotilla Vessels Headed for Gaza
Israeli forces on Tuesday intercepted six remaining vessels from a much larger activist flotilla attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Two other boats are still on their way to the Palestinian territory, according to the activist group's livestream. A live feed on the Global Sumu»»»
Board of Peace Will Ask the UN Security Council to Press Hamas to Disarm
The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and taske»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:30 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Beit Lif town with artillery shells: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Race to find vaccines, treatments for Ebola strain behind outbreak
Paris: An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines and treatments that can be quickly tested and rolled out to save lives and stem the crisis. More than l30 people have died so far during the outbreak, the World Health Org»»»
UK trade minister hopes Britain will rejoin EU 'in my lifetime'
Strasbourg, France: Britain's trade minister Chris Bryant said Tuesday he hopes to one day see his country rejoin the European Union, in a further sign the UK is headed for a new domestic fight over Brexit. "Brexit has delivered enormous problems for the UK economy," Bryant told AFP in an interview»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Monday 18-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Odaisseh town with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:45 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Ramyeh town with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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SNCFT: Services on international Annaba-Tunis line cancelled from May 24 to June 3, 2026
Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - The Tunisian National Railway Company (SNCFT) announced on Tuesday the cancellation of all services on the international railway line linking Annaba (Algeria) to Tunis (Tunisia), from May 24, 2026 to June 3, 2026, on the...»»»
Lilia Stoyanovich Appointed Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy
Lilia Stoyanovich has been appointed Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy by an order of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the Government Information Service said on Tuesday. On Monday, the Government Information Service reported that Radev had appointed four new deputy ministers, including Danail »»»
Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
Madrid: Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury. "My recovery is going well and I'm feeling much better, but unfortunately I'm still not ready to play, I am obliged to»»»
Syria’s interior minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Indonesian envoy
Damascus, May 19 (SANA) Syria’s Interior Minister Anas Khattab has held talks with a diplomatic delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Damascus, led by Ambassador Lukman Hakim Siregar, to explore ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting, »»»
Bipartisan bill proposes $130 fee for electric vehicles - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House is proposing a new $130 fee for registering an electric vehicle to help pay for transportation infrastructure. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House is proposing a new $130 fee for registering a»»»
G7 affirms commitment to multilateral cooperation to address global economic threats
Paris: The finance ministers of countries part of the Group of Seven (G7) have renewed their commitment to multilateral cooperation in addressing risks threatening the global economy. Emphasizing the need for the swift and safe restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the finan»»»
Plamen Pavlov Dismissed as National Customs Agency Deputy Director
Effective May 20, 2026, Plamen Pavlov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Director of the National Customs Agency by an order of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev, the Agency said in a press release on Tuesday. On Monday, the Finance Ministry announced that Donev had appo»»»
UN expert slams Israel’s ‘gross disregard’ for Palestinian detainees
NEW YORK: The UN independent expert on torture on Tuesday urged Israel to overhaul its detention laws, policies and practices after documenting widespread allegations of torture, sexual violence and other serious abuses against Palestinian detainees since October 2023. Alice Jill Edwards said emerg»»»
Greenland has to reach a deal with US, PM says
Nuuk: Greenland is "obliged" to find a solution with the United States over President Donald Trump's desire to control the Arctic island, its leader said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said any solution to the conflict must be found within a Danish-US-Greenlandic working group set»»»
PHCC affirms success of family medicine model in disease prevention and early detection
DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) affirmed that the Family Medicine Model (FMM), being applied in all 31 health centers, has largely helped improve the quality of services and enhance prevention and early detection of diseases. The corporation stressed the critical role undertaken by»»»