Damascus, May 22 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Agriculture, Basel al-Suwaidan, held virtual talks on Thursday with Isabella Liao, the World Bank’s agricultural projects officer for Syria, to discuss proposed initiatives under a World Bank grant aimed at supporting the country’s agricultural sector and»»»

In 2013, Bloomberg published an article titled “After Years of Unrest, Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem Is Booming” in which the journalists wrote: “Contradicting Egypt’s image as a country at a standstill after almost three years of political upheaval, the proliferation of enterprises reflects a nation l»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, held its Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting yesterday, at The Oyster building at The Pearl Island. The meeting was chaired by Ahmed bin Ali Al-Ham»»»

Doha: Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of ticket sales for the biggest edition of the Qatar Toy Festival, taking place this year under the theme “More Fun, Endless Joy.” The festival will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from July 1 to 31, 2026, offering families a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Police Academy organised a ceremony to honour the military and civilian entities participating in the final exercise of the second batch of the Security Command and Staff Programme, which was conducted at the academy’s Virtual Security Operations Center. Vice President of the Polic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, chaired the Ministry’s first quarterly meeting to review its performance for 2026, in the presence of Ministry officials. The meeting reviewed the Ministry’s key achievements and initiatives during the »»»

A second group of Australian women and children linked to the ISIS extremist group have departed a refugee camp in northeast Syria and may be returning to Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday. The broadcaster said a bus carrying the group left the Al-Roj camp on Thu»»»

The arrival of a potentially powerful El Nino weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn. Forecasters are increasingly convinced that this year will see a return of the weather phenomenon, and that it c»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing an earlier decision to cancel the deployment as Washington presses Europe to shoulder more of its own defence burden.  US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, afte»»»

Federal immigration authorities on Thursday arrested Adnys Lastres Morera, the sister of an executive for a Cuban military-controlled conglomerate. Photo courtesy Homeland Security Investigations/Release May 22 (UPI) -- Federal immigration officials have arrested the sister of a sanctioned Cuban ex»»»

Poland offered Hungary support in reducing its dependence on Russian energy on May 20, as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar pledged to work together to advance shared interests in Brussels and revive Central European cooperation. The meeting in Warsaw marke»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon’s National News Agency: Four martyrs, two injured in Israeli strike targeting Civil Defense location in Hanaweih, southern Lebanon »»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Early this morning, the Israeli army spotted two armed men in southern Lebanon, a few hundred meters from the border fe»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has imposed a temporary ban on the import of vehicle bodies into Kyrgyzstan. The resolution was adopted as part of measures to legalize vehicles and regulate the automotive market. According to the document, the ban will apply to bodies classified under the EAEU Foreign Eco»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev is expected to participate in his first parliamentary question time, according to information published on the National Assembly website about Friday's session. The question to Radev is from Vazrazhdane and is about the government's policy towards refugees in Bulgaria. De»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation hosted a Colombian culinary arts event at Hall 32 in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Qatar, in an evening that celebrated cultural exchange and highlighted Colombia’s rich heritage, cuisine, and tourism attractions. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Guard School celebrated on Thursday at Lahsaniya Camp the graduation of a number of basic training courses, marking the conclusion of the first phase of the 2026 training season, in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassi»»»

Doha, Qatar: As visitors explored the vast genres and diverse book pavillions representing more than 30 countries participating in the Doha International Book Fair, one crucial question echoed among attendees and vendors across the venue: Is the art of reading physical books losing charm due to soc»»»

Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah is collecting photos and videos to preserve the memory of her hometown which, like many others along the southern border, has been completely destroyed by Israeli forces. Testimony from residents and officials, as well as satellite images and photographs taken by A»»»

A brother and sister who are starring in the latest series of the BBC's Race Across the World program have opened up about the surreal experience of watching the show ahead of its final episode being aired. Harrison, 24, and Katie Devine, 21, from Manchester, will be seen later in the ultimate leg »»»

The President of the “Green Team” Association from Novi Grad, Mario Crnković, told SRNA that a report on the implementation of the Croatian Fund’s work program for financing the decommissioning and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant is direct evi»»»

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in the Hague demonstrated inhumanity by deciding not to release Serb General Ratko Mladić for medical treatment, and it is striking that non-governmental organizations monitoring prison conditions show no interest in the matter, Russian Fo»»»

Dubai: Motorists in Dubai will soon pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on Salik toll gate usage fees and Salik tag activation charges, according to an announcement by the company. On a post on X, Salik said a 5 per cent VAT will be applied effective June 1, 2026, on toll gate usage fees and toll tag activat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has honoured national companies collaborating with the ministry in the safe disposal of electronic waste initiative, namely Al Hayat Company, Seashore Sustainability, and Al Nafees Factory, in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network won the highest number of gold awards at the 47th edition of the Telly Awards this year, outperforming all competitors. The organisers of the Telly Awards, regarded as one of the world’s leading media awards, announced the winners of the competition on 19 May 2»»»

Eritrea: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea, H E Osman Saleh Mohammed met yesterday with H E Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Eritrea, Ghanem bin Mohamed Al Maadeed. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation places social and emotional learning at the heart of its education ecosystem, recognising these skills as essential foundations for lifelong learning and positive social change. Across all learning environments, it prioritises connection, wellbeing, and emotional devel»»»

Doha, Qatar: As British Smile Month shines a spotlight on the importance of oral health, the British International Dental Centre has found a unique and inspiring way to celebrate, through art. This year, the practice was honoured to receive a striking painting from a talented young artist, Eleena, »»»

The British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted entry to theme parks as it seeks to ease a cost-of-living squeeze and win back voters. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced modest handouts to help alleviate rising costs sparked by the Iran war, including a reduction»»»

SINGAPORE: ​Oil prices climbed on Friday but were on track for a weekly loss as investors doubted the prospects of a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks. Brent crude futures rose $1.66, or 1.6 percent, to $104.24 a barrel by 7:05 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.»»»

NEW YORK: Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-»»»

DUBAI: Melvyn Ngoundo Mbappe has worked in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens. Having trained in Paris, he cut his teeth at two French Michelin-starred institutions: Pavillon Ledoyen and the Ritz Paris. A stint in New York followed before Mbappe returned to Paris, then later moved to Duba»»»

Ukraine’s army has carried out a drone attack on a school building and a dormitory in the Lugansk People’s Republic overnight, the head of the republic, Leonid Pasechnik, said. The attack has left 35 people wounded, he added.Rescuers are searching for those still trapped under the rubble. At the ti»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the Middle East, on Thursday said the USS Abraham Lincoln is maintaining “peak readiness” in the region. It came as Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts to get US-Iran peace talks on track. Follow our liveblog for the la»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the "QF Schools Showcase", students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators, and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through mentorship, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended yesterday the graduation ceremony of the tenth cohort of master’s students at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. The ceremony was attended by several Their Excellencies min»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London on May 19–20, 2026 and co-hosted by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and British International In»»»

Venezuela said Thursday it had authorized the United States to perform a flyover of Caracas as part of an embassy evacuation drill -- a highly symbolic move five months after US airstrikes on the city. “At the request of the Embassy of the United States of America, the authorities have authorized a»»»

WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that additional 5,000 US troops will be deployed to Poland. "Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announc»»»

Dubai: Motorists in Dubai will soon pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on Salik toll gate usage fees and Salik tag activation charges, according to an announcement by the company. On a post on X, Salik said a 5 per cent VAT will be applied effective June 1, 2026, on toll gate usage fees and toll tag activat»»»

Dubai motorists will soon pay a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on parking and toll-related services, after both Parkin and Salik confirmed the implementation of VAT from June 1, 2026. Parkin said the 5 per cent VAT will apply across all its services, including on-street and off-street parking, se»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria are moving in mixed directions, with gasoline recording an increase while diesel and LPG continue to decline. According to data from the Fuelo platform, methane prices remain unchanged compared with the previous week, indicating a stable trend in that segment of the market. »»»

At the least a PR disaster for the UK around its Russia sanctions regime. At the worst the UK has been pushed by Trump’s war on Iran to easing up sanctions on Russia. So here is the bad news: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-trade-licence-for-sanctioned-processed-oil-products/gene»»»

Doha, Qatar: In an endorsement of its growing stature as a global business destination, Qatar is ranked 10th in the prestigious “Best Countries to Headquarter a Corporation” category of the US News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The report identified Qatar as the highest-ranked Middle»»»

Prague: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi participated yesterday in the “GLOBSEC Forum 2026,” held in the Czech capital, Prague. During his intervention in a main forum session titled “Pursuing Peace in the Middle East and Beyond,” he sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim inaugurated the medical unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission in the holy sites yesterday as part of preparations to provide integrated healthcare services for Qatari pilgrims»»»

Fidesz announced a bill that would ban the import of Ukrainian grain products. Parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás announced the proposal for parliament via social media. “There are certainly disadvantages when a government is active only on Facebook and through ever-new Netflix episodes. The»»»

Talks on European Union funding owed to Hungary are progressing well, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Thursday in Vienna while speaking to Hungarian journalists after a courtesy visit to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen. The prime minister noted that European Commission leaders have »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the rules for issuing driver’s licenses and is introducing a new type of document — a temporary national driver’s license. According to the decree, it can be obtained by citizens who have completed at least four months of training at a driving scho»»»