The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan overturned the decisions of two previous courts in the case of former Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Omurbek Bakirov and fully acquitted him. Sources close to Bakirov reported. In December 2023, the Nookat District Court found Omurbek Bakirov guilty of vote-buying in the 202»»»

A meeting of journalists with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, is taking place today, May,18, at Yntymak Ordo as part of the Open Cabinet project. When asked by 24.kgnews agency whether Kyrgyzstan is considering closing sanctioned banks to address West»»»

RIYADH: Syria will take part in a closed-door session with G7 finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris ​on Monday, a person familiar with the matter said, in a sign of its growing status less than two years after the ousting of Bashar Assad. Syrian Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh is expe»»»

DUBAI: An Iranian state TV presenter has drawn criticism after shooting at a United Arab Emirates flag during a live television segment promoting firearms training. The broadcast, which aired on Iran’s state-run Ofogh channel this week, featured a masked member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Co»»»

MANILA: Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year to force her from office. Sixteen votes in the 24-seat Senate would be needed to convict the daughter of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, an»»»

GAZA: In a small sewing workshop in southern Gaza, Nisreen Al-Rantisi pulls ​fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep a fading tradition alive amid war and soaring costs. Families said they have been struggling to find new wedding dresses and many search instead for plac»»»

Building on the codeshare partnership launched in June 2025, Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are unlocking more than 40 new destinations for global travellers Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership by enhancing the connectivity between bot»»»

A Russian drone hit a Chinese cargo ship in the Black Sea overnight, Ukraine said Monday, a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping. Kyiv routinely announces Russian attacks on civilian vessels near the port of Odesa -- a vital maritime hub for Ukrainian agri»»»

Belarus, which hosts Russian nuclear weapons, said on Monday it was conducting training in their use. "The aim of the exercise is ‌to improve ‌the personnel's ‌level of ⁠training, to test ⁠the Airborne Forces' readiness to carry out their tasks, and to organize combat ⁠operations from ‌unplanned ar»»»

Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) will become the first American medical institution to open a clinic for adolescents seeking to reverse gender-related medical treatments, the US Department of Justice said. The move comes as part of a settlement of a years-long probe by the DOJ and Texas Attorney Gen»»»

South Korea's Unification Ministry on Monday released a new white paper focusing on peaceful coexistence with North Korea. This photo shows the Unification Bridge in Paju, across the border from the North, on Oct. 26, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap The Lee Jae Myung government has shifted its focus to »»»

Tehran, Iran: Iran's national football team headed to Turkiye on Monday to play a final friendly match before flying to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported. "The Iranian national football team... departed this morning for Antalya, Turkiye to play its final friendly matc»»»

The ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) is set to bring together 253 local and international companies at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 19 to 21, marking the largest edition in the event’s history. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh »»»

ISTANBUL:The ‌organizers of a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza said on Monday ​that Israeli forces had boarded one of their vessels and that contact had been lost with another of the vessels in the eastern Mediterranean. Earlier on Monday, Israel’s foreign ministry had said on X that it “will ‌»»»

ABU DHABI: The world’s leading mixed martial arts organization, Ultimate Fighting Championship, has announced its return to the region alongside Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism. UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi will take place on Saturday, July 25 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Tickets will »»»

Saudi authorities have confirmed a ban on the entry and use of liquefied gas cylinders of all sizes at pilgrim hospitality centres and government facilities within the holy sites during the Hajj season. The restriction came into force on Monday, the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, corresponding to May »»»

Nigeria and the United States have carried out fresh strikes against ISIS extremist militants in northwest Nigeria, the US military said on Monday. The strikes were conducted on Sunday, US Africa Command (Africom) said in a statement. "Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants. Complet»»»

Rudyard Kipling, a modern classic of the Western literary canon, was both a champion of British imperialism and too honest not to know its very sordid underpinnings of greed, lies, and sheer selfishness. That’s why the same man who extolled the “white man’s burden” also wrote ‘The Man Who Would Be »»»

Footage has been published online purporting to show an assault by an Israeli settler against a Palestinian farmer in the occupied West Bank, in one of the latest alleged attacks targeting Palestinian civilians. The video, posted by the media office of the Palestinian government on Saturday, shows »»»

The restrictions on Russian athletes were officially lifted during the Executive Committee meeting in Egypt. FIG updated its previous neutral-status policy, clearing the way for full national representation.This ruling applies to junior and senior athletes in all five recognized gymnastics discipli»»»

Rotterdam, Netherlands: A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam Monday, with the remaining crew facing weeks of quarantine. The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port between 10am (0800 GMT) and midday (1000 GMT), »»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) — The weather, on Monday, will be partly cloudy across most regions, with local thunderstorm to develop in the afternoon over western areas in the north and center of the country, according to the National Institute of...»»»

Four new deputy ministers have been appointed, the Government Information Service reported on Monday. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications - Anna Stoyanova Mihneva-Natova. Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works - Pavleta Rumenova Pelovska. Deputy Minister of Labour and »»»

Rabat, Morocco: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) and the Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU), participated in the 42nd Plenary of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), which was hel»»»

China's economic growth lost steam in ‌April as industrial output and retail sales growth sharply missed expectations as the Asian powerhouse grappled with higher energy costs from the Iran war and sluggish domestic demand. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Monday that fac»»»

Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialized nations gather in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a united front as the Middle East war roils economic prospects worldwide. France, which currently chairs the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven, faces the tricky task of keeping»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Harouf 18-05-2026 11:13 AM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

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DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Department of Chemicals and Hazardous Waste, has carried out a comprehensive field survey campaign in the New Industrial Area (Zone 81). The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Environmental Security Gro»»»

Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became a global internet sensation this year, police said Monday. One of the men, who identified himself as a 24-year-old college student, was arrested Sun»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said plans to strengthen frontline units on the border with South Korea, as well as other major units, were key to "more thoroughly deterring war," state media KCNA reported on Monday. Kim's comments on bolstering the military strength on the border to make it an "im»»»

Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China. US arms sales to Taiwan and securi»»»

A scientific mission was set to kick off the search Monday for rodents that may be hantavirus carriers after an outbreak on a cruise ship departed this region at the southern tip of Argentina on April 1. For several days, biologists from Buenos Aires will set traps at various locations on the south»»»

This landmark project will deliver China a modern heavy helicopter tailored to its needs. “It will be a sensation when this jointly developed new helicopter enters the market,” Rostec’s Director for International Cooperation, Viktor Kladov, tells Sputnik.The new aircraft will have a 14–16 ton paylo»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: Shortly after taking charge as the Chief Minister of Keralam, VD Satheesan on Monday held the first meeting of his Cabinet. Congress leader VD Satheesan was sworn in as Chief Minister earlier in the day, officially bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to »»»

Nature and EnvironmentAsiaGermany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota carsMartin FritzDuring a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream. https://p.dw.com/p/5DqgKHydrogen projects could b»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has issued a new rule requiring private sector companies to pay employee salaries on the first day of every month beginning June 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen wage protection and labour compliance. Under Ministerial Resolution No»»»

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The Israeli military began intercepting several boats on Monday morning that are part of a flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade. More than 50 vessels departed from the port in Marmaris last week in what the organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla described as the final leg of their journe»»»

Gen Z is widely seen as a defining force pushing sustainability onto the business agenda, while also remaining one of the most closely scrutinised generations in this regard. Around 75% of young consumers say that sustainability influences their purchasing decisions, according to a study by Deloitt»»»

KUBIS Interactive, the 360-degree creative agency known for curiosity-led storytelling, innovation, and integrated digital solutions, has appointed Felicia Stoica as Executive Creative Director. Felicia joined the team at a time of strategic evolution for the agency and marked a new stage in consol»»»

Romania’s hotel industry recorded a 16% increase in turnover in 2025, reaching €2.2 billion, according to Crosspoint’s estimates, but the drivers behind this growth signal a structural shift. The advance is driven primarily by rate increases and the upscale segment, while overall demand has shown t»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade announced yesterday Decision No. (272) of 2026 (dated 17 May 2026) authorizing the Ministry of Health to use seven accredited international inspection companies to conduct external inspections on shipments of medicines and medical equipment at »»»

The recent increase in Saudi bank deposits could help sustain strong lending growth, albeit at a slower pace than in recent years, according to a senior economist. Speaking to Asharq, Naif Al-Ghaith, chief economist at Riyad Bank, said credit growth in the Kingdom slowed to 8 percent in March, comp»»»

RIYADH: Qatar’s real estate transaction value climbed to 2.06 billion Qatari riyals ($566.4 million) in April, driven by a sharp increase in trading activity across key municipalities, official data showed. A total of 516 real estate transactions were registered during the month, according to the M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today with Board Member at Bloomberg L.P, Joshua Steiner. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in global finance and investment, along with other related topics.»»»

Leaping from a small boat in choppy waters off India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, George Washington jumps on board the only ferry service connecting hundreds of communities across the strategic archipelago. "These ships are a lifeline for the people," 18-year-old Washington told AFP, travelling b»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts from France, Qatar, Turkey, and South Korea on Sunday, discussing bilateral issues, regional developments, and ongoing diplomatic processes amid heightened tensions with the United States and Israel. »»»

BusinessGlobal issuesGermany stakes claim in new space raceInsa WredeGerman companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for civilian and military purposes. https://p.d»»»

Dubai: Turkish Airlines has announced the resumption of its Istanbul–Dubai services starting June 8, restoring a key air link between Turkey and the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a statement shared on social media, Turkish Ambassador to »»»