Bulgarian News Agency 5m

Sofia Municipal Council to Review Report on Optimization of Capital's Tram Network

Viktor Chaushev, Sofia's Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Urban Mobility, submitted a report to the Sofia City Council on a large-scale optimization of the capital's tram network, the Sofia Municipality press service reported on Saturday. The report is set to be reviewed by the Municipal Council»»»

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France24 9m

Senegal's president fires PM Sonko, dissolves government

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the two leaders, plunging the debt-stricken West African nation deeper into political uncertainty. Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye »»»

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France24 10m

French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detaine»»»

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France24 10m

China coal mine explosion kills at least 90 people, more missing

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people and trapped dozens underground, state media reported Saturday, in the country's biggest mining disaster in more than 15 years. A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 pe»»»

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RT 31m

Hundreds of suspected internet child predators arrested in raids across California

Hundreds of suspected child predators have been apprehended and dozens of minors rescued in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown across Southern California targeting internet-facilitated child exploitation, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has said. A total of 341 suspects were arrested and 40»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Abu Dhabi warns drivers against drifting and reckless Eid celebrations

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have announced full security and traffic readiness ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday, unveiling a comprehensive proactive plan aimed at strengthening public safety, improving traffic flow and ensuring rapid emergency response during one of the busiest periods of the year.»»»

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Arab News 44m

Pope Leo decries ‘dizzying’ profits earned by companies that pollute

ACERRA, Italy: Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek “dizzying” profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area in Italy known as a hotbed for illegal dumping of toxic waste. On a visit to Acerra, about 220km south of Rome, the first US pope urged the world to “re»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Army officers survive Leh chopper crash, selfie after escape goes viral

A routine flight over one of India’s harshest military landscapes ended in a narrow escape after an Indian Army helicopter crashed near Leh in Ladakh, leaving three senior officers with minor injuries. Officials said the ageing Cheetah helicopter went down in the mountainous Tangtse region on May 2»»»

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Sana 1h

Qatar and Türkiye back diplomatic push to ease U.S.-Iran tensions

Doha, May 23 (SANA) Qatar and Türkiye have reaffirmed their support for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran, following talks between the two countries’ top diplomats. During a phone call on Friday, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Moh»»»

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Arab News 1h

Turkish police detain 13 in probe of opposition congress that chose ousted leader

ISTANBUL: Turkish police detained ‌13 people under an investigation into a 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), state media said on Saturday, after a court ruling this week ousted the party’s leader Ozgur Ozel, inflaming a political crisis. A Turkish appeals court o»»»

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BBC 1h

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNicolas Negoce,BBC Africa,andWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) owes his job, in large part, to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) Se»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraqi Court Hears First Challenge to Zaidi’s Premiership

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has set July 1 for its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the validity of Ali al-Zaidi’s designation as prime minister, the first legal move of its kind since the current government was formed. The court date comes as political forces that failed to push through the»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 Kyrgyzstan purchases soft drinks for 1.9 billion soms - | 24.KG

From January to March 2026, the total foreign trade turnover of soft drinks (including sweet carbonated and mineral waters) amounted to 2,073 billion soms ($23.71 million), data from the National Statistical Committee say. A significant deficit is noted here, with imported purchases accounting for »»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, May 23: Accordion receives patent - UPI.com

On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. 1 of 6 | On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo On this date in history: In 1701, Capt.»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

China coal mine blast kills at least 82, more missing

Beijing: A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, state media reported on Saturday, in one of the country's biggest industrial disasters of recent years. The blast occurred at 7:29 pm (1129 GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, accordin»»»

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France24 3h

The World This Week - Putin Xi, To Catch a Castro, Red Carpet Rebellion

It’s been a week marked by major geopolitical, legal and public health developments across several fronts. In Washington, the Trump administration has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro over alleged murder and conspiracy to kill US nationals, linked to the 1990s downing of two »»»

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Arab News 3h

China coal mine blast kills at least 82, more missing

BEIJING: A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, state media reported on Saturday, in one of the country’s biggest industrial disasters of recent years. The blast occurred at 7:29 p.m. (1129 GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, accord»»»

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Novinite 4h

Direct Varna-Warsaw Air Link Launched as Summer Travel Options Expand in BulgariaOpinions

Wizz Air, the largest airline operating in Bulgaria by market share, has officially launched a new direct connection between Varna and Warsaw (Modlin), with the inaugural flight taking place on May 21. The route will operate three times per week throughout the summer season, with flights scheduled »»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Kyrgyzstan changes rules of El Umut scholarship for studying abroad - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree introducing amendments to the regulation on the international presidential scholarship El Umut. Under the new rules, the scholarship will be awarded to the most talented young citizens of Kyrgyzstan for master’s and PhD studies at foreign un»»»

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Arab News 4h

Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of ‘excessive demands’

TEHRAN: Tehran accused the United States of “excessive demands,” Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal. Pakistan’s powerful army chief arrived in Tehran»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iran Weighs Peace Proposal, Accuses US of 'Excessive Demands'

Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands,” Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and Iranian leaders considered the latest peace proposal. Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster me»»»

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France24 4h

Rubio urges more support from NATO allies to help end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump's "disappointment" at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their efforts to end the Iran war.  Rubio made the comments ahead of the arrival of Pakistan’s army »»»

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France24 4h

Trump intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she is stepping down to support her husband after his diagnosis with a rare bone cancer. Her departure marks the fourth Cabinet-level exit of Trump’s second term and comes amid growing tensions over »»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE mango craze decoded by retailers: From Alphonso to Baby Mango, top picks and price shifts

For mango lovers, few things signal summer quite like that first bite of a perfectly ripe mango, and in the UAE, the choices are endless. Ranging from Indian Alphonsos and Pakistani Sindiris to Yemeni Kalabathoor and Colombian Baby Mangoes, retailers across the country say shoppers are treating man»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Moody's Affirms its Credit Rating of Saudi Arabia at 'Aa3' with Stable Outlook

The credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at “Aa3” with a “stable” outlook. The agency said Friday that the affirmation at Aa3 reflects Saudi Arabia’s large and wealthy economy, supported by its vast hydrocarbon endowment, and highly competitive position in global e»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Tunisia Jails Former Head of Anti-graft Body for 10 Years

A Tunisian court sentenced the former head of the national anti-graft body to 10 years in prison over charges including forging documents, his lawyer said on Friday. Chawki Tabib, who is also a prominent lawyer and the former head of the Tunisian bar association, was arrested last April. Defense la»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US jury clears Boeing in $250m 737 MAX grounding lawsuit

New York: A US jury found Friday that aerospace giant Boeing was not liable for lost revenue in a lawsuit involving its 737 MAX jets, which were grounded for 20 months following two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019. Polish airline LOT had accused Boeing of fraud and sued for $250 million in lost inc»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Gabbard Resigns as Trump's Top US Intelligence Official

Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and she was leaving her role to help him. Gabbard advised Trump of her intention to step down during an Ov»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Trump Decided to Give Talks With Iran More Time, Not Resume Strikes for Now – Report

US President Donald Trump has decided not to resume strikes against Iran for now to give diplomacy a chance, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The report said Trump hosted a meeting of top US national security officials on Friday morning to discuss next steps on Iran, and made »»»

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24 News Agency 6h

Ex-presidential adviser Zhanybek Kubandykov remanded in custody until July 17 - | 24.KG

The Leninsky District Court of Bishkek reviewed the pretrial detention measure for former presidential adviser Zhanybek Kubandykov and remanded him in custody until July 17. The hearing took place on May 22, and the judge granted the motion of the Main Investigative Department of the State Committe»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Trump to force foreigners seeking green cards to apply from abroad

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants. For over half a century, f»»»

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Middle East Observer 7h

Egypt Unveils Sweeping Tax Reforms Aimed at Boosting Economic Growth

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified a series of legislative measures designed to streamline tax processes and provide relief to various taxpayer segments. This initiative marks a significant stride in Egypt’s ongoing economic reform agenda, highlighting its commitment to creating a more dyn»»»

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Arab News 7h

Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of tensions

DAKAR: Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the former allies, deepening uncertainty in the debt-stricken West African nation. The shock announcement was made late Friday on state»»»

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Arab News 7h

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

WASHINGTON: Foreigners in the US who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants. For over half a »»»

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Gulf News 8h

White House mulls renewed military action against Iran amid fears of regional escalation: report

The White House is weighing possible renewed military action against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Axios reported, citing US officials familiar with the discussions. President Donald Trump with senior national security advisers as key signs of escalation toward war are once agai»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Lebanon army says soldiers loyal after US sanctions 2 top army officers over alleged Hezbollah links – Ya Libnan

Share: US sanctions nine individuals including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani ( pictured ) over Hezbollah ties The sanctions of the Lebanese officers are seen as a direct warning to the Lebanese state and its security and military institutions. Lebanon’s Army said on Friday (Ma»»»

UPI 9h

SpaceX launch of updated Starship V3 'delivered' on first flight - UPI.com

The new and upgraded SpaceX Super Heavy launches Starship on its twelfth test flight on Friday from the new Orbital Launch Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- SpaceX successfully launched an updated version of its Starship on Friday evening, meeting all»»»

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TAP 10h

Ten years in prison on appeal for former judge Taïeb Rached

Tunis, May 22 (TAP) - The Criminal Division specialising in financial corruption cases handed down its verdict on Thursday evening in the appeal hearing of the case involving former First President of the Court of Cassation Taïeb Rached and several...»»»

UPI 11h

People in U.S. on a visa who want a green card must leave to apply - UPI.com

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow, pictured during a congressional hearing in April, announced on Friday that people in the U.S. on any kind of visa who want to apply for a greed card will have to leave the country to do so. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May»»»

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RT 11h

US intelligence records detail Soviet MiGs chasing UFO swarms in newly declassified Cold War files

An incident involving 13 Soviet-designed MiG fighter jets chasing a mysterious star-shaped UFO was among the encounters described in newly declassified top-secret files released after a decades-long legal battle with the US intelligence community. The Disclosure Foundation, a US nonprofit advocatin»»»

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France24 12h

Middle East Matters - 'Cold, pragmatic relationship': UAE-Israel ties driven by defence and technology

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London and Fellow at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. According to Krieg, "Iran is fighting a war against the global economy." By targeting the UAE, and especia»»»

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Arab News 12h

Trump’s overall intel chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns, citing husband’s health

WASHINGTON: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet member to depart during Trump’s second term, all of them women. In her resignation letter, which she»»»

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UPI 12h

State of emergency declared for Utah drought after 'no-pack' winter - UPI.com

Precipitation for Utah, pictured here in 1999, has been half to three-quarters of the historical average since April 1. File Photo by Michael J. Miller/UPI | License Photo The governor of Utah declared a state of emergency Thursday as worsening drought threatens a broader water crisis affecting pub»»»

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UPI 13h

Disney asks FCC for equal time exemption for ‘The View’ - UPI.com

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday announced that the agency has opened the public comment period on a petition from Disney and the ABC network to maintain an equal time exemption for its news analysis program "The View." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- The Federal Co»»»

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UPI 13h

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to run in Broward County's new district - UPI.com

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024. She announced Friday that she will run again in a new Broward County district. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., announced»»»

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Arab News 14h

Why aid chiefs believe Gaza’s peace plan is failing Palestinian civilians

NEW YORK CITY: Shortly after the UN Security Council met to discuss the first report by the Board of Peace and the implementation of Resolution 2803 in the language of diplomacy, international aid leaders stood before reporters to describe a far harsher reality in Gaza. Speaking at UN headquarters »»»

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France24 14h

Press Review - Ex-reality TV star Spencer Pratt is 'running Trump's playbook' in LA mayoral race

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 22: Some 13 candidates are vying to defeat Karen Bass next month for the Los Angeles mayorship. Among them is former reality TV villain Spencer Pratt, whose social media savvy and debate skills have garnered support. Also, the controversial pro-doping Enhanced Games »»»

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France24 14h

Haiti's children trapped by gangs face an uncertain future despite new UN security force

Haiti’s powerful gangs nearly tripled their recruitment of children in 2025. This year, a new UN-backed security force has begun deploying – but for the thousands of children already caught up in armed groups, the path back to a stable future remains uncertain.  As a new multinationa»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Twisha Sharma case: Why are Indian women still told to ‘adjust’ in marriage?

Dubai: There is something particularly haunting about the Twisha Sharma case, and it goes beyond the disturbing details now dominating headlines and television debates in India. Perhaps it stings deeper because the story feels painfully familiar. Beneath the allegations, the investigations, the com»»»

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Albanian Daily News 14h

EU Ambassadors Approve Key Step Forward for Albania’s Membership Negotiations

Ambassadors of the 27 European Union member states have officially approved the provisional draft of the EU Common Position (EUCP), confirming that the eighth Intergovernmental Conference with Albania will take place on May 26, 2026, at 19:00 in Brussels. The meeting is expected to mark a major mil»»»

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