Brent crude oil rose 3% on Tuesday after the US military carried out strikes in Iran, adding to uncertainty on whether a deal will be imminently reached to end the war and open up shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal »»»

Four new metro trains manufactured by Skoda are being introduced into service on the Sofia Metro, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said Tuesday at the Obelya metro depot. Eight trains have been ordered in total, with seven having already been delivered, Terziev added, noting that the last train is expect»»»

European officials and representatives of member state governments are set to gather in Brussels today for an Intergovernmental Conference focused on Albania’s European Union accession process. Ahead of the conference, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to deliver a statement to the media»»»

FLOODS: GOVERNMENT FACES FIRST TEST Floods are the first major test for the new government, political scientist Maraya Tsvetkova said on Bulgarian National Radio. “This test will be passed if conditions for future floods are minimized. We have been in such situations before, and the response has al»»»

Rome, Italy: Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. The Luce -- Italian for "Light" -- has a top speed of over 310 kilometres per hour (190 mph) and a range o»»»

Dubai: A long-time expatriate family in Dubai is appealing for support to help their daughter continue her education in the UAE, while also seeking employment opportunities to restore financial stability during a challenging period marked by serious health issues. At the centre of their concerns is»»»

New Delhi: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the meeting»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday and stocks dithered as investor optimism over an imminent US-Iran peace deal was tempered ‌by new US strikes in the Middle East. US forces conducted strikes in southern Iran in what was described as defensive action, as Tehran’s top negotiator and its foreign m»»»

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow up of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund, in cooperation with sev»»»

The financing of political parties remains dominated by subsidies, including "massive" reimbursements for campaigns, and loans - one of the major changes seen over the past two electoral cycles, according to a report Expert Forum published on Monday.Titled "Political Party Financing in 2025 and the»»»

Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov opened the procedure for hearing the candidates for judge from Bulgaria at the General Court of the European Union on Tuesday. The hearings are scheduled for Tuesday and Friday, May 29, the Ministry of Justice said. Naydenov said the timely nomination of these c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s economic momentum continues to accelerate as government spending and project activity witness a remarkable rise in the first quarter of the year. Reflecting the country’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure, boosting investment, and supporting both local and internationa»»»

Hungary’s Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has outlined an ambitious and controversial reform agenda that could dramatically reshape the country’s political and economic landscape, including a review of concession systems, tougher rules for the battery industry, and the possible removal of President T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will usher in a new era in international football as it becomes the first edition to feature 48 teams, expanded from the traditional 32-team format. Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will run from June 11 to July 19 across 16 hos»»»

Colombia is heading into a high-stakes presidential election on Sunday, amid rising violence, inflation, and deep political division. Voters will choose between continuing left-wing social reforms under Ivan Cepeda, a centrist-right shift led by Paloma Valencia, or a hardline security agenda from A»»»

The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides sign»»»

Senegal's parliamentary speaker El Malick Ndiaye stepped down Sunday, clearing the way for his ally Ousmane Sonko – sacked two days ago by the country's president – to run for his position as the head of parliament. Sonko's Pastef party commands a strong majority in the West African »»»

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization, “Fjord,” has won the Palme d’Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival ’s top honor for the second time to Mungiu, the Romanian director of “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.”»»»

It's the story of an online joke that became a viral sensation on social media and started what appears to be the grass roots of a political movement. India's Cockroach Party was founded by a public relations student to parody comments made by India's chief Supreme Court judge about young people. A»»»

A viral online joke in India, the “Cockroach Janta Party,” created as a parody of comments by a Supreme Court judge, has grown into a Gen Z–driven political movement with millions of followers. It promotes youth frustration with traditional politics but has also faced attempts by authorities to res»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 25 May 2026: First, papers discuss whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost support from his backers. Next, a police raid of opposition party headquarters in Turkey is getting considerable coverage. Also, the Enhanced Games do not lead to the»»»

A consortium including private equity firm Advent and FedEx has launched a recommended all-cash public offer to acquire all shares of Polish automated parcel locker operator InPost and delist it from the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, FCWB - a who»»»

Slovenia’s parliament on May 22 approved right-leaning leader Janez Janša as prime minister-designate, ending a post-election deadlock and paving the way for a new coalition government promising tax cuts and pro-business reforms. Janša, leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), secured 51 vot»»»

Millions of Ukrainian refugees are likely to remain in the European Union for years – and possibly permanently – even if the war with Russia ends, according to a new report by Dutch think-tank Clingendael Institute that warns European governments must prepare for long-term integration rather than a»»»

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in the past year overnight on May 24, firing waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv and other regions in an attack that killed at least four people, injured nearly 100 and damaged some of the capital’s best-known cultural and government bu»»»

Norway overtook Russia as the world’s biggest exporter of gas via pipeline in 2025, reflecting Moscow’s loss of most of its market share in Europe over the past four years. Norway, now Europe’s biggest gas supplier, piped 108.6bn cubic metres (bcm) of gas to the continent last year, according to a »»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese “joint combat readiness patrol” in a week near the island, as Taipei steps up its guard over Beijing’s activities. China has pressured Taiwan by increasing its military presence around the island, and Taipei is on high alert f»»»

A bill on the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office could be submitted to parliament within one or two weeks, with the Tisza government aiming to grant the new institution the broadest possible powers, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with Telex on Monday evening. The prime »»»

A 31,135 sqm investment plot in Ursus — a former industrial district in western Warsaw that has been steadily transforming into a residential and mixed-use neighbourhood — is going under the hammer in a court-supervised enforcement auction. The site, valued by a court-appointed expert at just under»»»

Residents of Kraków, Poland's second-largest city, voted in a weekend referendum to remove Mayor Aleksander Miszalski of the ruling Civic Coalition (KO) party from office. Turnout reached just under 30 percent — a whisker above the legally required threshold of roughly 27 percent — and of those who»»»

Three of Poland's independent grocery operators — Eurocash (which distributes under franchise banners including Lewiatan and Delikatesy Centrum), Netto Polska, and the regional chain POLOmarket — are finalising entry into European Marketing Distribution (EMD), a pan-European retail purchasing group»»»

JAIPUR, India: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that a deal with Iran was still possible despite new American strikes that cast doubt on their fragile ceasefire. “There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if we can make progress. I think it’s a lot of talking back»»»

PARIS, France: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on p»»»

US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. "US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Irani»»»

Manila: The Supreme Court of the Philippines has rejected fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s attempt to stop his possible arrest over a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), ruling that his petition lacked merit. In a closely watched 9-5-1 vote, the 15-member high court denied »»»

In a positive end to the trading week, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) delivered gains across its key indices on Thursday. The EGX30, a benchmark for blue-chip stocks, ticked up by 0.46% to settle at 30,552.82 points, signaling confidence among investors. The EGX33, which tracks Shariah-compliant stoc»»»

DAKAR: Senegal’s president on Monday named a senior economist as prime minister after sacking his estranged former mentor in a shock move, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer the west African country out of crippling debt. Senegal is mired in a deep political crisis after President »»»

TUNIS: Tunisian lawyer and media commentator Sonia Dahmani, who was released from detention last year, was sentenced on Monday to two years in prison over comments she made about the country’s jails, her lawyer said. A Tunis court issued the verdict following a hearing on Friday, according to defen»»»

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has convened a coordination meeting with religious scholars accompanying 18 Qatari Hajj campaigns ahead of this year’s pilgrimage season. The move was part of the preparations for this pilgrimage season in terms of Dawah and guidan»»»

NEW DELHI: Veteran batting great Virat Kohli and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be in the spotlight as the T20 Indian Premier League spans the generations in the playoffs beginning on Tuesday. There are 22 years between the 37-year-old Kohli, who helped power defending champions Royal Challe»»»

PARIS: Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina both eased into the second round with comfortable wins at a sweltering Roland Garros on Monday, as Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to the tournament. Swiatek, playing at a Grand Slam event for the first time s»»»

LONDON: Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US President Donald Trump, was allegedly singled out in a revenge plot linked to the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani — a detail now casting fresh light on what US prosecutors describe as a sprawling Iran-linked terror network»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalize ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty into protracted peace negotiations. Progress on a deal to end the conflict that broke out in late Februa»»»

President Donald Trump, pictured speaking to the press about the new East Wing and ballroom last week, said after a shooting near the White House that construction must restart on the above-ground portion of the ballroom for the safety of the president and people who work there. Photo by Samuel Cor»»»

RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, advisor at the royal court and supervisor-general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, recently met with Alison Dilworth, charge d’affaires of the US Embassy in the Kingdom, in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian»»»

Tunis, May 25 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, participated, on instructions from President of the Republic, in the fourth meeting of the Presidential Committee responsible for monitoring...»»»

Brejoin is in the air in the UK, where Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, the two Labour politicians most likely to succeed the desperately beleaguered prime minister Keir Starmer, say that they want the UK to rejoin the EU, with Streeting describing Brexit as a “catastrophic mistake”. Starmer’s gover»»»

Rome: AC Milan announced on Monday they had sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri and a host of senior club management after missing out on next season's Champions League. The 19-time Serie A winners lost 2-1 at home to Cagliari on Sunday in the final game of the league game season denying them a retur»»»

SAN JUAN: Saudi world champion driver Yazeed Al-Rajhi began the defense of his Desafio Ruta 40 Rally title in Argentina on Monday. The event marks the third round of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship and is part his preparations for next year’s Dakar Rally. Al-Rajhi and his German co-driver Tim»»»

OSLO: As the curtains rose on Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo on Monday much of the spotlight was on the simmering rivalry between reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju and home favorite Magnus Carlsen — a contest that has added fresh drama to one of chess’ most prestigious events. Tournament organize»»»