PARIS, France: World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, moving past Clement Tabur to book his spot in the second round. The 24-year-old needed just over two hours to beat the French wildcard 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. It was a 30th »»»

QNA Amman Jordan and Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication Dr. Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation acros»»»

RABAT: Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco’s history-making 2022 World Cup squad picked Tuesday for the 2026 tournament in North America. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was hired only in March, drew heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe where the »»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has dismissed General János Hajdu from his position as director-general of Hungary’s Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK), marking another major shake-up following the change of government. According to a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday evening, Magyar officially relie»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - A Tunisian delegation, led by Tunisia’s Ambassador to Warsaw (Poland), held a working session at the Polish Presidency headquarters with Ambassador – Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Poland for the...»»»

1 of 3 | Vice President JD Vance speaks during a roundtable on anti-fraud initiatives Tuesday in the Eisenhower Executive Building near the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance hosted a meeting Tuesday afternoon with state »»»

MEO – Said Eweidy, a financial markets analyst, said that the Egyptian businessman Neguib Sawiris sealing the deal to acquire CI Capital, Commercial International Bank’s (CIB) investment banking arm, and merging it with Beltone Financial Holding (BTFH) that he has acquired recently will cut the gro»»»

Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi»»»

LEIPZIG, Germany: There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday: A spot in the competition Palace originally should have been playing in anyway. A season which began with Palace in court appealing in vain against demotion from»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to Their Highnesses the Kings, Presidents, and Emirs of Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Sheikh Mohamed wished them and their peoples continued progress, prosperity and stability. Hi»»»

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats. Despite the strikes, the US is adamant that a deal was within reach, and a top Iranian official delegation in Qatar says»»»

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass tra»»»

PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sun when she won her first-round match at the heat-soakedFrench Open on Tuesday. Top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier, despite wearing two thick necklaces in a 6-4, 6-2 win against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. “Diamond»»»

MANCHESTER: Scotland’s ‌long-awaited World Cup return is being marked in unique fashion, with an image of Scott McTominay’s goal for the ages appearing on a limited-edition £20 banknote. The Bank of Scotland has unveiled the note featuring McTominay’s jaw-dropping overhead kick in a 4-2 victory ove»»»

A French kindergarten aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting five preschool children, in the first such public hearing amid a flurry of allegations of abuse in the French capital. The case comes amid investigations into alleged mistreatment and sexual abuse at d»»»

When the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was ravaged by a fire, its historic stained-glass windows were miraculously left unharmed. But to commemorate the incident, an idea emerged to replace six windows with new ones - prompting protest from heritage groups. The matter was brought to court, and in a»»»

Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»

United States President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as U.S. Vice President JD Vance looks on prior to delivering remarks on Memorial Day after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Trump and his full Cabinet are expected to meet Wednesday at Camp David a»»»

Motorists across the UAE can enjoy free parking at several malls, residential districts and commercial destinations during weekends and the Eid public holiday period, according to announcements made by Parkonic. The free parking offers apply across selected locations and motorists have been advised»»»

Smoke rises following overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, amid the Russian invasion. More than 600 drones and 90 missiles struck several sites across Kyiv overnight on Sunday, resulting in multiple deaths and more than 80 injuries, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky»»»

Codelco, Chile's state-owned mining company and the world’s largest copper producer, is facing mounting scrutiny after discovering an overestimation in production figures. File Photo by Elvis Gonzalez/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Codelco, Chile's state-owned mining company and the world's largest copper pro»»»

We followed with great interest the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Egypt, a visit that extended for three active days. President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi accompanied Prince Salman in inspecting several Egyptian national projects, we will analyze here the nature of the Egyptian/»»»

Motorists across the UAE can enjoy free parking at several malls, residential districts and commercial destinations during weekends and the Eid public holiday period, according to announcements made by Parkonic. The free parking offers apply across selected locations and motorists have been advised»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova awarded Hungarian Ambassador to Bulgaria Miklos Boros with the highest distinction of the Foreign Ministry - the Golden Laurel Branch honour, the Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. The distinction is awarded for his substantial contribution to intensifyi»»»

LONDON: Spotify’s audiobook users are being offered narrated articles from leading magazines as part of their subscription, as the platform continues to diversify its content offering. The Swedish streaming giant will make more than 650 long-form articles available in English from titles such as Ro»»»

PARIS: ‌Daniil Medvedev could not avoid the French Open first-round trapdoor as he fell 6-2 1-6 6-1 1-6 6-4 to Australian wildcard Adam Walton on Tuesday in a match marked by sharp swings in momentum on the Parisian clay. The former world number one had fallen at the first hurdle in six of ‌his pre»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump will gather his full cabinet at Camp David on Wednesday as the White House faces mounting pressure to secure a breakthrough in fragile Iran negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after fresh US strikes sharply raised tensions. The rare offsite meeting at the h»»»

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDamian Zane Bloomberg via Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa heads a coalition government after his African National Congress (ANC) party failed to secure a parliam»»»

A Georgian court has jailed two Ukrainian nationals for smuggling military-grade explosives into the country. The men were sentenced to seven and ten years respectively after being convicted by the Tbilisi City Court of illegally acquiring, storing, transporting, and selling hexogen as well as smug»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar delivered a combative and symbolic speech in Parliament on Tuesday, promising sweeping reforms aimed at cutting political privileges, limiting executive power and exposing what he described as the “true legacy” of the Orbán era. Opening his pre-agenda address i»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- The opposition platform Consejo para la Transición Democrática en Cuba, known as CTDC, launched a campaign seeking a constitutional reform to end the "civil and political" monopoly of the Communist Party of Cuba. The organization announced Monday that it aims to amend Article 5 of C»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Tuesday received the Italian Ambassador in Sofia Marcello Apicella, Petrova's Ministry said in a press release. The two acknowledged the excellent dynamics of the political dialogue between Bulgaria and Italy at the highest level and the fruitful coop»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- A federal court on Tuesday temporarily blocked Alabama from using a newly redrawn congressional map that would feature one majority-Black district. The panel of three judges said the map, which was adopted by lawmakers in 2023, was racially discriminatory since one of the state's se»»»

US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as negotiators meet for high-stakes talks in Qatar. The US has demanded that Iran completely dismantle its nuclear program, while Tehran insists that uranium enrichment is its sovereign r»»»

Western spy agencies are intending to use Syrian militants as a proxy force against Iran, Russian Federal Security Service chief Aleksandr Bortnikov has said. The jihadists, who fought for Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) and other terrorist groups, are being moved from their detention facilities »»»

Former Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Felix Kulov, announced that the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek fully acquitted former head of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service Yuruslan Toichubekov. «I just received good news: the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek full»»»

BELGRADE - Petar U, a waiter at a Belgrade restaurant who is suspected of involvement in covering up a recent murder of a man inside the establishment, has been placed in custody for up to 30 days. The Higher Court in Belgrade has placed him in custody to prevent witness-tampering or a repetition o»»»

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute between Florida, California and Washington Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by Florida against California and Washington over a fatal crash involving a truck drive»»»

An Iranian child carrries a photograph Sunday of a relative killed in the war in Tehran, Iran. On Monday, Iran said Monday's attacks on Iran violated a cease-fire. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Iran said the U.S. strikes on Iran Monday were a "gross violation" of the f»»»

In a large-scale humanitarian initiative marking the day of Arafah, Sharjah Charity International distributed 15,000 Iftar meals to workers and underprivileged families across multiple locations in Sharjah at sunset on Tuesday. The campaign, launched under the title “Day of Arafah Meals,” formed pa»»»

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia announced today that the total number of pilgrims for the 1447 AH Hajj season reached 1,707,301, with international pilgrims arriving through various entry points making up 1,546,655, while domestic pilgrims, comprising citizens and resi»»»

A French school aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexually assaulting kindergarten pupils, in the first such public hearing since a flurry of allegations of abuse rocked the capital. Parents in the city have in recent months accused supervisors in charge of children outside the clas»»»

There is a moment that defines every major technological shift. It is not the idea, the breakthroughs, or even the invention itself. It is rather the point when the conversation changes entirely. Early adopters are curious. Then skeptical. Then excited. Companies experiment cautiously, innovation t»»»

Brazzaville, May 26 (TAP/Ghada Sboui) - Tunisia ranked among the top five African manufacturing countries, coming fourth in the Africa Industrialisation Index (AII) 2025, in its second edition published Monday by the African Development Bank...»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr has secured a place among the world’s top 10 bestselling football clubs by jersey sales, having sold more than 1.2 million jerseys worldwide during the current season, in which it secured the Roshn Saudi League title, according to a study conducted by Euromericas Sport Marketing. T»»»

IZMIR: Riot police in Turkiye fired tear gas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel Tuesday, days after a court dismissed him from office. The protest in the city of Izmir came two days after riot police battered their way into the main opposition CHP’s h»»»

Riot police in Türkiye fired tear gas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel Tuesday, days after a court dismissed him from office. The protest in Izmir came two days after riot police battered their way into the main opposition CHP's headquarters in the »»»

Iran said the United States had violated a ceasefire after the US conducted what it called defensive strikes in southern Iran, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal to halt the conflict could "take a few days". Iran's foreign ministry said US strikes in Iran's southern Hor»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky openly embraced fascism by honoring Andriy Melnyk, one of the leaders of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)*, Slovak member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha said on Tuesday. Zelensky, whose grandfather fought in the Great Patriotic War on th»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Manturov conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wishes for continued »»»