Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, witnessed the signing of a contract between the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) and Xcalibur to implement a nationwide airborne geophysical survey of mineral resources. The project will be carried out in c»»»

Israeli fire and rescue authorities said firefighters had brought under control a fire that broke out at the Seven Stars Mall in the city of Herzliya after the shopping complex was evacuated as a precaution. The Fire and Rescue Services said firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene after fla»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s Education Minister has called for an urgent overhaul of the country’s academic curricula and practical training methods to better prepare people for the workforce. Mohammed Abdul Rahman Turko was speaking at a meeting in Damascus between his ministry and the German Agency for Inte»»»

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Saudi Ambassador to Brunei Saleh bin Abdulkarim Al-Shiha was received by Crown Prince of Brunei Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah as part of the latter’s reception for newly appointed ambassadors. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhanc»»»

US public opinion is turning ever more sharply against Israel, a country that for decades has enjoyed a special place in American society and government and long relied on US support for its security and survival. This shift is most evident in opinion polls. This month, a poll by The New York Times»»»

Dubai: After signalling that a US-Iran agreement could be announced within hours, US President Donald Trump abruptly shifted to a more cautious tone Sunday, saying Washington would not “rush into a deal” and stressing that negotiations still required time and precision. The sudden change in messagi»»»

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms. Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since the group drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 b»»»

RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, strongly condemned on Sunday the “appalling, humiliating, and unacceptable” acts committed by an extremist Israeli minister against activists from a flotilla to Gaza. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister It»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the appalling, »»»

Jazeera Airways announced the launch of its first direct commercial flights to London Luton Airport from Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 5, expanding its European network amid rising travel demand. The Kuwaiti budget carrier said the new route would begin operating on July 8 with four fligh»»»

Oman Civil Aviation Authority issued new travel guidance urging passengers arriving from countries affected by the Ebola outbreak to monitor their health for 21 days, following international health alerts linked to cases in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The authority said the adv»»»

May 24 is about the future, not nostalgia, President Iliana Iotova said at a reception at the National Museum of History on Sunday. Letters hold special significance for Bulgarians, their culture and literature, Iotova told guests at the traditional reception marking the Day of the Holy Brothers Cy»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem Calls on Gov’t to Resign If It Fails to Defend Lebanon: Hezbollah Will Emerge Victorious from Existential War with ‘Israel’ 2»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrad»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrad»»»

MADRID: Around two thousand protesters ‌took to the streets of the Spanish city of Bilbao on Sunday to condemn the Basque police’s treatment of activists from a ​Gaza aid flotilla on their return from detention in Israel. When a relative of one of the six returning activists tried to approach them »»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope on Sunday for an agreement between his group’s backer Iran and the United States and that Lebanon would be part of its terms. “God willing, this agreement will be finalized and there are signs of its completion, and accordingly that we too will be »»»

Madrid: Thousands of people marched through central Madrid on Sunday, chanting and waving banners to protest soaring rents and a housing shortage, and calling for urgent government action. Housing has consistently ranked among the top concerns for voters in Spain, where demand has risen due to tour»»»

Share: HERE IS THE LATEST Click here to share on soc President Donald Trump says he has instructed the negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran since “time is on our side”, adding that the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz “will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Qatar, HE Mohammed Nurudeen Ismaila. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them further, along with topics of mutual int»»»

Albania’s ambassador to Kyiv, Ernal Filo, has spoken publicly after a Russian missile and drone attack struck near the residential complex where he lives in the Ukrainian capital. Filo described the situation as extremely difficult, saying the assault lasted for several hours and involved the use o»»»

The situation in flood-hit Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo and Lovech is gradually normalizing after torrential rain on Friday and Saturday, local officials said on Sunday. Crews are clearing settlements and restoring damaged infrastructure, while river levels and water supplies remain under watch. Stara R»»»

AMMAN: Jordan and Venezuela signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation during a visit by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil to the kingdom on Sunday. Gil met King Abdullah II in Amman, where discussions focused on ties between the two countries, opportunities for cooperation acr»»»

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is expected to visit Albania on Monday, according to diplomatic sources. His agenda reportedly includes a visit to the Albanian Ministry of Defense, where he is scheduled to meet with his counterpart, Defense Minister Ermal Nufi. Dendias is also expected to be r»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he and US President Donald Trump had agreed that any final deal with Iran must fully end the Islamic republic's "nuclear threat". Netanyahu was referring to a conversation between the two leaders on Saturday night, which Trump had earlier sai»»»

Around two thousand protesters ‌took to the streets of the Spanish city of Bilbao on Sunday to condemn the Basque police's treatment of activists from a Gaza aid flotilla on their return from detention in Israel. When a relative of one of the six returning activists tried to approach them at Bilbao»»»

On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one the boilers of the USS St. Louis. Freeman Johnson, who turned 106 in March, never witnessed the surprise attack. He never heard his shipmates firing antiaircraft»»»

Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon on Sunday, state media reported, a day after 11 people were killed in a single raid on the south despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Saturday's strike in Sir al-Gharbiyeh "resulted in a massacre whose final toll is 11 dead including a child an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha on Sunday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi. The meeting discussed existing cooperation an»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha on Sunday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi. The meeting discussed existing cooperation and prosp»»»

Israeli strikes hit Lebanon on Sunday, both before and after Israel's military issued an evacuation warning for 10 villages in the south and east, state media reported. Israel's military has continued to strike what it says are Hezbollah targets in Lebanon despite a ceasefire that began on April 17»»»

Doha, May 24 (SANA) Qatar and Kuwait expressed support for Pakistan-led mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran aimed at reaching an agreement to prevent further regional escalation. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani h»»»

The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, was back in his element on Sunday: leaping into the skies above Dubai and treating his millions of followers to a»»»

Damascus, May 24 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture said it remains committed to international animal health standards following Iraq’s decision to ban the transit of Syrian sheep across its territory. Deputy Minister for Livestock and Rural Development Ayham Abdul Qader said Syria applies all »»»

TEHRAN: The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington’s top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli ‌Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon during a ​phone call about an emerging agreement between Washington and Iran on Saturday, an Israeli source said. Trump said Washington and Iran had “large»»»

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) – represented by the Industry-Academia Collaboration Working Group, part of the Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills – organised a national virtual event entitled ‘Bridging Economic Sector and Academia’. The even»»»

NEW DELHI: A new cockroach-themed youth movement has gone viral in India, attracting nearly 23 million followers, after the chief justice’s remarks were widely interpreted as comparing unemployed young people to pests. The Cockroach Janata Party identifies as a “satirical political party,” and its »»»

Cotonou, Benin: The former finance minister of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, officially became the country’s president on Sunday, taking over from his predecessor — and ex-boss — Patrice Talon. Wadagni, an economist with a reputation as a technocrat who embodies continuity with Talon’s two mandates, was »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said security forces have arrested 8,943 illegal residents during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out from May 14 to 20 in coordination with other government agencies. The ministry said those arrested included 4,638 violators of residency regulations, 2,8»»»

Тhe Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slav Letters was marked with ceremonial processions and celebrations across Bulgaria on Sunday. Politicians and public figures addressed Bulgarians on the occasion, highlighting the importance»»»

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. During the phone call, they discussed cooperation relatio»»»

Cotonou, Benin: The former finance minister of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, officially became the country's president on Sunday, taking over from his predecessor -- and ex-boss -- Patrice Talon. Wadagni, an economist with a reputation as a technocrat who embodies continuity with Talon's two mandates, wa»»»

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr FC is reportedly preparing what Spanish media described as a record-breaking financial package to persuade Pep Guardiola to take over as head coach following his departure from Manchester City. Spanish newspaper Marca reported that the Saudi club was willing to offer Guardio»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will establish a “digital corridor” with Saudi Arabia aimed at streamlining Hajj operations, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Sunday, saying the collaboration will improve services for pilgrims and share their real time data with Saudi Hajj systems and pl»»»

BEIRUT: Israel and Hezbollah press on with their campaigns of military pressure across southern Lebanon, a land now stripped of both inhabitants and structures south of the Litani River. Israeli fire is creeping rapidly north of the river as well. The tactics on display are strikingly mismatched, y»»»

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Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova Sunday visited Blagoevgrad to take part in celebrations marking the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slav Letters, as well as the city’s anniversary. "On days like thi»»»