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»»»

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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 »»»

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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. »»»

World Health Organization member states gather for their annual meeting in Geneva Monday amid concern over deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks and uncertainty over announced US and Argentinian withdrawals. While the rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has gripped global attention is no»»»

Doha, Qatar: Loyola International School, has once again brought laurels to its name with a sterling performance in the CBSE Grade 12 Board Examinations 2025–26. Of the 70 students who appeared, the school recorded an impressive average of 84.53 percent, with 20 students crossing the 90 percent mar»»»

Climber Mostafa Salameh is carrying a kite scribbled with dreams of Gaza's children to the summit of Mount Everest, seeking to raise awareness of the war's toll on its youngest victims. Tucked among his expedition gear is the kite in red, black, white and green of the Palestinian flag, marked with »»»

On May 18, 1917, President Wilson signed the Selective Service Act of 1917 by which the United States raised an army for service in Europe during World War I. 1 of 5 | The DC War Memorial, which honors District residents who died in World War I, sits on the National Mall. On May 18, 1917, President»»»

In the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region stands the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant — one of the most strategic projects in the history of the United Arab Emirates. More than simply being the first peaceful nuclear power plant in the Arab world, Barakah represents a fundamental transformation in t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation will host the draw ceremony for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah tomorrow. The tournament will take place from September 23 to October 6. The ceremony is set to begin at 4:00 pm at the Culture Square - Arts Center Building, located»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Friday that there is no risk of the 'Security Action for Europe' (SAFE) programme being blocked for Romania.He was asked during a press conference whether there was any risk of the European defence industry programme being blocked, in the context of the latest govern»»»

GENEVA: World Health Organization member states gather for their annual meeting in Geneva Monday amid concern over deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks and uncertainty over announced US and Argentinian withdrawals.While the rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has gripped global attentio»»»

HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court was hearing the final arguments Monday in the national security trial for two organizers of the large vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Hong Kong for decades was the only place in China where a large-scale public commemoration of the crackdown was »»»

NEW DELHI: Oil ‌prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the UAE came under attack and as US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options ​on Iran. Brent crude futures climbed $2.01, or 1.84 percent, to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mubarak Saeed and Zakaria Al-Alami secured a one-two finish in the men’s 1500m as Qatar’s athletics team claimed two more gold medals, while Aya Mohammed triumphed in table tennis to lift the hosts’ gold tally to 39 at the GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. Qatar crossed the 100-medal mark»»»

US President Donald Trump may order renewed limited military strikes against Iran amid what appears to be a deadlock in talks between the Chinese and US presidents last week in Beijing and the American leader’s growing frustration with Tehran. On Saturday, Israeli officials said the military is at »»»

U.S. President Donald J. Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Thursday, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- China has agreed to purchase at least»»»

Russia accounts for 40 of the 50 tallest skyscrapers currently under construction in Europe, according to 2026 data published by World of Statistics, underscoring the country’s continued push into large-scale urban development despite sanctions and economic pressure linked to the war in Ukraine. Th»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has praised the United States as a leading source of humanitarian assistance for his country despite the sanctions regime, Russian outlet RBC reported on May 15. Speaking at a meeting with Franklin Graham, president and chief executive of the Billy Graham E»»»

Is it possible to pay everyone on the planet — all adults — a universal basic income (UBI) without conditions, without expecting them to do do any work, or even if they're rich? It's like the ultimate socialist utopia. And what if, beyond UBI, a universal high income (UHI) is made possible by the A»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammad Thneibat said the company has achieved a major turnaround in its financial and operational performance between 2018 and 2025, overcoming significant financial and administrative challenges through a comprehens»»»

The White House is making prayer a focal point of this weekend’s celebrations marking the US's 250th anniversary, staging a large-scale mass prayer that underscores the Trump administration’s wider push to amplify Christianity’s role in public and political life. Thousands of people gathered Sunday»»»

French prosecutors investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged trafficking network say around ten previously unidentified suspected victims have recently contacted authorities, widening a probe into possible abuse committed in France or involving French accomplices linked to the late financier. Around »»»

Yasser Abbas, the 64-year-old son of ageing Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, won a seat Sunday on the central committee of the Fatah party, initial results showed. The election extended the family's grip on the movement that has dominated the Palestinian Authority (PA) for decades. The PA is un»»»

President Donald Trump said that a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a top leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday. The meeting comes days after US President Donald Trump's state visit to China, which ended with warm diplomatic optics but few resolutions to key trade an»»»

Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev met with Chinese investors led by Tian Weiguo, Deputy President of China State Construction Engineering Corporation and Chairman of the Board of China Construction Fifth Engineering Division Corp. According to the municipality’s press service, a memorandum establis»»»

Starmer has vowed to fight on despite being widely unpopular after a series of setbacks, policy U-turns and questions over his judgment for appointing a friend of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as U.S. ambassador. The government is facing weeks of chaos after he rejected calls to resign following»»»

Thirty-six states, mostly European, have formally backed the creation of a special tribunal aimed at prosecuting Russian President Vladimir Putin over the crime of aggression linked to the war in Ukraine. Bulgaria is among four EU members that did not join the initiative, which will be headquartere»»»

A hearing was held in Bishkek to consider extending the pretrial detention of politician Temirlan Sultanbekov. The court ruled to keep him in custody for another two months. The defendant’s supporters and lawyers reported. According to them, the hearing was postponed for three consecutive days. Law»»»

Poland's state budget deficit reached approximately PLN 90 billion in the first four months of 2026, according to Finance Ministry estimates circulating in mid-May, as energy cost pressures and high defence commitments collided with steady social expenditure. The Middle East conflict — specifically»»»

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President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed heads of state ahead of the elections for non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, which will take place on June 3 in New York. In his address, he asked for support for Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy, declaring the need for more equitable representat»»»

MANILA: The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on ​Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and center in the trial. The impeachment trial will be a high-stakes event that cou»»»

THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will weigh a draft resolution underlining states’ obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move that has been scaled back under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. In 2024, the small Pacific island nation o»»»

During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»

A 17-year-old statute once viewed as largely symbolic has moved to the centre of a national debate over whether Philippine authorities may arrest and surrender former officials to face crimes-against-humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The law is Republic Act No. 9851, e»»»

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania: Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field with one amazing shot after another until he became the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship. Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates continues to reinforce its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for company formation and entrepreneurship, driven by an advanced legislative and regulatory framework, sophisticated digital and logistics infrastructure, and flexible economi»»»

President Donald Trump shows the floor plan of the new White House ballroom on Oct. 22, 2025. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled over the weekend that funding for the ballroom would have to be approved by a filibuster-proof 60-vote margin. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 17 (UP»»»

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMegha Mohan, Maggie Latham and Alvaro AlvarezBBC World Service, Freetown BBC It takes Fatima Bio only a moment to respond when we ask what it was like to be an asylum se»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar ended the athletics competitions at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 on Sunday with an impressive medal haul that strengthened their lead in the GCC standings, after raising their tally to 34 medals, including 12 gold, 13 silver, and 9 bronze medals, in an achievem»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), has successfully concluded the FameLab Academy 2025-26 season. The event provides students with a platform not only to showcase groundb»»»

ROME: Italian tennis fans had waited for this moment for a half century. For Jannik Sinner, though, it wasn’t just about becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago. The top-ranked Sinner’s 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final on the red »»»

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration expects hundreds of health ​department officials will lose civil service job protections, making them easier to fire, as it carries out a plan to revamp the federal workforce, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. Supervisors at »»»

During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»

Damascus, May 17 (SANA) While the world watches oil tankers stranded and energy markets rattled by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter transformation is underway at the top of the planet. The geopolitical conflict once again exposes the fragility of traditional maritime chokepoint»»»