Rabat: A residential building in the Moroccan city of Fes collapsed on Thursday, killing four people and injuring six others, state media reported. News agency MAP cited local authorities as saying rescue operations were underway to find any survivors trapped under the rubble. It was unclear how ma»»»

DHAKA: When he was at university, Mokarrebur Rahman was planning to perform Hajj — a dream his friends laughed at, as he struggled to afford even one meal a day. Little did they know that the opportunity would soon come, and that he would make sure not to miss a single pilgrimage thereafter. Rahman»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s MBC Studios has unveiled a slate of new Saudi film and television productions during the Cannes Film Festival 2026. Among the projects announced is “Hell of the Transients,” the first feature film directed by Saudi filmmaker Hana Al-Omair. The film, adapted from the work of be»»»

ISLAMABAD: Over 114,000 Pakistani pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, the religious affairs ministry said on Thursday, with the last pre-Hajj flight from Pakistan to depart for the Kingdom today. Pakistan launched its pre-Hajj flight operation to send over 179,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on Apr»»»

BEIJING - With a population of more than 1.4 billion, China is one of the world's most populous countries as well as one of the fastest-growing economies, whose cities are growing at an incredible pace while history and culture remain deeply intertwined with everyday life. Tanjug had an opportunity»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Shesterovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "Units of Battlegroup Sever have actively established control over the settlement of Shesterovka in the Kharkov region," the ministry said i»»»

For many outside Latin America, Cuba can feel frozen in time — a communist island associated with Fidel Castro, vintage cars and decades of confrontation with the United States. But in recent months, Cuba has found itself at the centre of a rapidly escalating geopolitical crisis involving economic »»»

Kuwait's General Civil Aviation Authority has launched its operational plan for the 2026 Hajj season, with 63 scheduled flights set to transport around 8,400 pilgrims and administrators from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia. The flights will depart from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport between May »»»

At moments of geopolitical uncertainty, the clearest test of a property market is not whether activity slows, but how it returns. Recent data from Bayut, the UAE’s leading proptech platform, suggests that demand is not disappearing so much as reordering itself. More importantly, the pattern is visi»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Tunisia's Ambassador to Germany Elyes Ghariani met Wednesday in Berlin with Director of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Tunisia Manuel Gath. The meeting is part of the follow-up of bilateral cooperation, the embassy said on...»»»

May 20 (UPI) -- A California man who noticed mysterious feces on the roof of his guest house ended up in a close encounter with the source -- a mountain lion. Bill Dabney said he spotted the unusual droppings on the roof of his guest house in Pasadena and it was immediately clear that they were not»»»

May 20 (UPI) -- A Ford F-250 sold by a Kansas dealership is remaining at the facility for the time being due to a robin's nest on the pickup truck's tire. The Olathe Ford Lincoln dealership revealed on social media that an employee recently noticed a mother robin building her nest right atop one of»»»

The Sofia City Court found former investigator Petyo Petrov, known by the nickname "The Euro", guilty of forging documents and imposed an administrative penalty of EUR 2,556. The ruling can be appealed or protested. The court also revoked Petrov's permanent detention order and withdrew the European»»»

A special tourism reform unit will be established within the National Tourist Council, which will coordinate directly with the tourism industry without creating a new administrative body, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said Thursday in Burgas. He noted that after talks with Black Sea municipalities»»»

Dubai: Dubai will provide economic incentives worth more than $400 million, authorities said Thursday, as businesses struggle to cope with the aftermath of the Middle East war and Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities approved "a second package of economic incentives valued at AED 1.»»»

Manila: The rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Philippines has been slowed by a mix of regulatory bottlenecks, uneven local government rules, slow permitting, grid and safety concerns — fueling investor uncertainty despite strong EV sales growth. Industry officials say demand»»»

While university rankings continue to play an important role in study abroad decisions, students should also evaluate how well a university and degree align with their career goals, employment prospects, and post-study opportunities, panelists highlighted during a discussion titled ROI or rankings:»»»

National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva held a meeting with representatives of diplomatic missions of European Union member states, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Switzerland accredited in Bulgaria, the Ombudsman’s press service said on Thursday. During the discussions, she presented the »»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova-Chamova met with the UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, the Foreign Ministry press service reported on Thursday. The two discussed the progress and future prospects of the strategic partnership betw»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, met with HE Lieutenant General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the accompanying delegation, during his visit to the State»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed his delight with the diversity and intellectual richness he witnessed during his tour on Thursday at the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF 2026). In a post published on his official account on the platform »»»

DOHA: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) concluded the first phase of its 2026 training programme at Zekreet Camp, in the presence of Lekhwiya Deputy Commander Staff Major General Mohammed Misfer Al Shahwani, along with senior military and security officials from across the country. The ceremon»»»

Dubai: Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the »»»

The number of detained third-country nationals staying illegally in Bulgaria, as well as pre-trial proceedings related to migrant trafficking, increased in April 2026 month-on-month, according to data from the specialized interdepartmental unit of the prosecution service and the Interior Ministry c»»»

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) launched proceedings against Kaufland Bulgaria and Maxima Bulgaria, the operator of the T Market retail chain, over suspected unfair trading practices toward suppliers and producers, the regulator’s press office announced on Thursday. According to »»»

RIYADH: Dubai approved a new 1.5 billion dirham ($410 million) economic support package aimed at easing costs for businesses and strengthening the emirate’s economic resilience amid global uncertainty. The latest package, approved by Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Ma»»»

DUBAI: Dubai will provide economic incentives worth more than $400 million, authorities said Thursday, as businesses struggle to cope with the aftermath of the Middle East war and Iran’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities approved “a second package of economic incentives valued at AED 1.»»»

Dubai: Dubai has unveiled a second Dh1.5 billion package of economic incentives aimed at cutting business costs, supporting key industries and easing financial pressure across sectors ranging from tourism and education to construction and logistics. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid»»»

For three years, Sudan’s civil war has defied every attempt at resolution. Mediators, concerned actors, and all others seeking to end the conflict have been caught in an unproductive void, moving from one failed initiative to another. These repeated failures have deepened the sense of a horizon clo»»»

Detained activists, their hands tied and forced to kneel as the Israeli national anthem is belted out in the background. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released footage on X of him taunting the activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The video sparked widespread international cond»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 21: There's outrage and condemnation in the international papers over a video showing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained flotilla activists. One Israeli editor says he should be fired for his video. Also: the US indicts former Cuba»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 836 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of Eid Al Adha. Sheikh Moh»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s efforts to support financially distressed tenants received a major boost after the Rental Disputes Center (RDC) secured an Dh1 million contribution from Dar Al Ber Society to help residents struggling with rental defaults and legal disputes. The donation will be channelled through th»»»

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Madrid: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday presented what he called Spain's biggest-ever campaign against forest fires after deadly blazes devoured a record amount of land last year. Spain is one of the southern European countries on the front line of climate change as higher average temperat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) concluded the first phase of its 2026 training program at Zekreet Camp, in the presence of Lekhwiya Deputy Commander Staff HE Major General Mohammed Misfer Al Shahwani, along with senior military and security officials from across the country. The»»»

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOlivia Ireland Reuters China has called on the US to stop using "coercion" and "threats" against its ally Cuba, after Washington indicted former leader Raúl Castro on murder cha»»»

"Cooperation between the two countries at a strategic level probably will contribute to more of a continuation of the current market control," Economics Professor John Gong told Sputnik, commenting on Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing. He emphasizes that Russia–China collaboration, particularly on »»»

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade 17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas NaadiBBC Africa Sahel Alerte / XJihadist fighters have been burning vehicles on major roads leading to the capital Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, minibuses and trucks, ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani praised the diversity and academic wealth at the Doha International Book Fair during his visit today, May 21, 2026. Following his visit, HH the Amir took to social media and wrote in Arabic, in remarks that roughly translate to, "I was pleas»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Thursday morning the Doha International Book Fair in its 35th edition, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). At the outset of the tour, HH the Amir explored "This is Qatar" book project, which was launched as the G»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is spearheading international efforts to stabilize global oil markets and contain the fallout from a supply crisis triggered by the Iran war and the halt to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Using strategic logistics infrastructure, Riyadh has secured energy flows to con»»»

TEL AVIV: Israel has released hundreds of activists who attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and is in the process of deporting them, according to a legal organization working with the flotilla. The Israel-based legal advocacy group, the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israe»»»

Talks over the highly-controversial EU deportation bill collapsed on Thursday (21 May) morning, as negotiations failed to agree on when the new rules would kick into force. With a new round of talks now set for 1 June, the contentious regulation has roused heated debate on timing. EU states agreed »»»

Dubai: A recovery vehicle driver was killed after a vehicle fell on him during an unloading operation in the Al Qusais industrial area, prompting Dubai Police to urge recovery truck operators to strictly follow occupational safety procedures. According to police, the driver died at the scene after »»»

Due to construction work, the eastern part of Manas International Airport has been temporarily closed to passenger entry. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. At present, check-in for domestic flights is temporarily being carried out on the second floor of the terminal. Entry »»»

The Environment and Water Ministry is shutting down part of the capacity of the Bobov Dol thermal power plant (TPP) due to regulatory violations, Environment Minister Rositsa Karamfilova said at a joint news conference with Energy Minister Iva Petrova on Thursday. The Regional Inspectorate of Envir»»»

A new state borrowing cycle is likely, but final decisions depend on precise calculations from the Ministry of Finance, according to MP Stefan Belchev from “Progressive Bulgaria.” Speaking on NOVA NEWS, Belchev said preparations for the 2026 budget are already underway and emphasized the need for a»»»

The ink had barely dried on last week’s column when fresh tensions between Australia’s top cricketers and Cricket Australia emerged, reminding us that mischief-making in elite sport takes various forms. On May 14, The Sydney Herald, part of the Nine Group, reported that “a group of senior players, »»»

GIZA, CAIRO: The boxers taking part in “Glory in Giza” on Wednesday spoke to international media and walked the red carpet at the venue where the event, part of Riyadh Season, will take place on Saturday. Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk, who holds a perfect record of 24 wins without defeat, inclu»»»