France and the UK experienced record high temperatures for May over the weekend, according to the country’s national weather service, with Paris recording this year's first temperature above 30C on Saturday. A spokesperson for Météo-France added that a yellow heatwave »»»

Claudia Sümeghy, an economist specialising in international relations and a film producer, has been appointed the prime minister’s chief of staff, the PM announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday. Magyar appoints chief of staff Magyar wrote that Sümeghy speaks English and Italian at a high level and »»»

Washington: The United States said early Tuesday it carried out strikes on missile launch sites in southern Iran and boats it accused of attempting to lay mines, in what it described as defensive action. US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said in a statement that American forces conducted »»»

London, May 26 (SANA) Oil prices fell sharply on Monday while Gulf stock markets closed higher, as investor optimism grew over the possibility of a US-Iran agreement that could ease regional tensions and reduce concerns over disruptions to oil supplies. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures dro»»»

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on his Telegram channel on Tuesday that the US will no longer have a safe haven in the region. Khamenei has not appeared in public since he took office in March. In a message marking Eid al-Adha, he said the United States was losing influence in the regi»»»

Only about 5% of Bulgaria’s defense production is currently directed toward meeting the needs of the national armed forces, with the rest primarily destined for export markets, according to Yordan Bozhilov, director of the Sofia Security Forum. He made the remarks during a defense preparedness conf»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to UAE President, said wars may create temporary challenges, but the UAE was built on strong foundations that make it more capable of remaining resilient and overcoming difficulties. In a post on X, Dr Anwar Gargash said the country’s strength is roo»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Tuesday that regional countries would no longer be shields for U.S. bases, in a written statement carried by state television. "What is certain in this regard is that the hands of time will not turn backwards, and the nations and lands of the region wi»»»

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C. From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hi»»»

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»»»

It is early morning and the day has barely started, yet attention is already being pulled in different directions as the phone lights up, messages arrive, and before you’ve even settled into your morning, your focus has shifted elsewhere. What should be a simple start quickly becomes a chain of int»»»

WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), which includes the United States, Japan, Australia and India, intend to launch a maritime surveillance initiative in the Indo-Pacific region, which will expand information sharing among the members of the group, US Secretary of State»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany is carrying out total militarization at all levels and on a scale unprecedented in the country's history, Reiner Braun, an expert and former co-chair of the International Peace Bureau (IPB), told RIA Novosti. "We are witnessing the total militarization of the country. Thi»»»

Israel's military has called up more troops to Lebanon, an Israeli security official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said Tuesday the military had called up an additional battalion to Lebanon, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sa»»»

The Israeli army struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Barish, Srifa, Shohour, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnoun, Yohmor-Shqif, Zawtar, Mayfadoun and Arzoun. An Israeli airstrike late Monday on Mashghara in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, the country'»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has announced full preparations for Eid Al Adha prayers across 937 mosques in Dubai, as worshippers are expected to gather across the emirate early Wednesday morning for one of the most significant religious occasions in the Islamic calend»»»

Arafat: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to remain in their camps in Arafat on the ninth of Dhu Al Hijjah until 4pm to protect them from direct sun exposure during peak hours and help reduce heat stress while performing the most important pillar of Hajj. The Saudi Press »»»

New Delhi, India: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the meeting in New Delhi, 10 days after President Donald Trump paid a friendly state visit to China and spoke glowingly»»»

Paris, France: The French government said Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings. "What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths directly or indirectly related to the heat," go»»»

PARIS: The French government said Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings. “What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths directly or indirectly related to the heat,” government»»»

The Israeli army struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Srifa, Shohour, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnoun, Yohmor-Shqif, Zawtar, Mayfadoun and Arzoun. An Israeli airstrike late Monday on Mashghara in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, the country's state-»»»

Dubai: As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in government systems, critical infrastructure, and public services, Gulf countries are increasingly shifting their focus from simply adopting AI tools to building sovereign AI capabilities that ensure long-term control, resilience, and digi»»»

1/8Arafat Day, observed around 70 days after the end of Ramadan, marks the second day of Hajj and is considered one of the holiest days in Islam. The occasion commemorates the day when a Quranic verse was revealed declaring the perfection of Islam and the completion of Allah’s blessings upon believ»»»

North Korea launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by North Korea this year. The missile fired from Jongju, a city near the North's west coast, flew about 80 kilometers (50 m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth under the Al Majed Jewellery umbrella has officially announced their retail presence in Doha. The Maison GéraldGenta is built on a dialogue between instinctive design and technical mastery, where technique serves imagination, and artistry is unbound by conv»»»

CANNES: The film, “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep,” unfolds within the fog-covered vastness of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley near the Syrian border, where the disappearance of a young woman named Gamra quietly unsettles a Bedouin community governed by inherited tribal codes. As her cousin Yasser searches »»»

The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) is warning consumers about the importance of the responsible use of food supplements and the major risks they expose themselves to when purchasing products that do not comply with the legal regulations in force.'The supplements mar»»»

The port in the Sulina Free Zone is nearing the moment when it will become fully operational, following the completion of the main infrastructure works. The Director of the Sulina Free Zone Administration (AZL), Dragos Ionita, says that the port platform, the docking quay, and the access road are a»»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is preparing to welcome its guests during the Eid Al Adha holiday in an atmosphere that revives the blessed spirit of the occasion and spreads joy among all visitors, amid the expected influx of worshippers attending Eid prayers and daily prayers, as well as vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: As preparations for Eid Al Adha gather momentum across Qatar, beauticians, tailors, and henna artists are experiencing a significant increase in customer patronage, with some businesses extending working hours to meet growing demand. Speaking to The Peninsula, hair colourist and co-fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Eid al-Adha approaches, homes across Qatar are packed with familiar traditions and preparations: deep cleaning, buying clothes, arranging family visits, and decorating homes. For many, the days leading up to Eid are just as meaningful as the celebration itself, where religious pract»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Super Duty 2020-2022 models. In a statement, the Minister said that the recall is due to a potential issue in which, in some affected vehic»»»

Doha, Qatar: The BPSMUN 2026, themed “Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation for Sustainable Development through Inclusivity,” was held at the Basant Kumar Auditorium on May 23 with great enthusiasm and academic spirit. The conference witnessed the participation of 125 delegates along with 35 organisin»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, highlighting the landmark institution as a platform for preserving Islamic heritage, advancing scholarship and strengthening cultural d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, hosted a special gastronomy event titled “Flavours from India” at Katara Cultural Village on May 24, 2026. The event brought together Ambassadors, diplomats, Qatari dignitaries, members of the Indi»»»

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»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United Kingdom have entered a new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation, following the official announcement in London of the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between the two sides. This represents a structural shift that enhances inves»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine, a distinguished virologist and researcher at QU, received the Vaccine Research and Innovation Award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The award recognises Dr. Yassine’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hukoomi announces comprehensive technical updates to its website and mobile application, effective 25 May 2026, in preparation for the official launch of the platform’s new and enhanced edition. These updates come as part of the development of the next generation of digital government »»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard H E Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatar Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al-Ghanim, Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force. During the visit, he was briefed on the progress of wor»»»

NEW DELHI/MONTREAL: Indian officials investigating last year’s deadly Air India crash are preparing an interim report rather than a final one ahead of the anniversary of the Boeing 787 accident that killed 260 people, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The interim report from India’»»»

The automotive sector, agriculture and HoReCa are facing layoffs, insolvencies and company closures amid a lack of measures to support the business environment and a liquidity shortage in the economy, making stability and a government with a clear long-term direction essential, IMM Romania presiden»»»

The Republic of Moldova could register an economic growth of approximately 2% this year and average inflation of 8.1% stated on Monday the governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu at a specialized conference.'In the summer of 2025, we began cutting the monetary policy rate, bringing it »»»

The Moldova region has an important strategic potential for Romania's economic development, through human resources, the academic environment and innovation capacity, with the German economy supporting investments and strengthening collaboration between companies, authorities and universities, decl»»»

The Three Seas Initiative, which Greece has also joined, will transform the eastern and south-eastern parts of the European Union, said Iulian-Cosmin Margeloiu, Secretary of State with the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, on Monday at the event 'Strategic Regional »»»

Greek investments in Romania are at a good level, with over 2,000 Greek companies present, and exports have reached a high level of development, Konstantinos Gkioulekas, Deputy Minister of Interior for the regions of Macedonia and Thrace, said on Monday."Investments are at a good level. There are c»»»

The Presidential Administration informs that it has concluded a contract for strategic consulting and assistance in relations with the US Government and Congress with the firm Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, the maximum remuneration being 565,000 dollars per month."Deepening the strategic relationsh»»»