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»»»

Expanding convenient retail across the Kingdom, SWFT by LuLu has launched in Saudi Arabia, delivering fast, seamless, and modern shopping experiences for consumers. The first four SWFT stores were inaugurated virtually by Yusuffali M. A. The launch includes two metro station outlets at Al-Rabi and »»»

The Tourism Information and Documentation Centre, part of Libya’s Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, released yesterday its statistical report for the first quarter of 2026. The report includes key indicators of tourism performance, visitor traffic, accommodation occupancy rates, and the national»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahead of Eid Al-Adha, the Ministry of Municipality has said it is intensifying veterinary inspections at slaughterhouses across the country. Specialised teams and qualified personnel are ensuring the safety of sacrificial animals and the quality of meat in accordance with the highest a»»»

Libyan Express announced today the launch of its direct scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport and Malta starting 22 June The carrier said it is scheduling two weekly round-trip flights. It will be recalled that Libyan Express airline announced on 11 May that it had signed a coopera»»»

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»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday it should be "mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran, in a move that could further complicate »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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, 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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, HE Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President HE Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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»»»

The volume of construction works in Romania increased more than 6% in the first two months of 2026, following a record year in 2025, while the sector remained in April the only major economic driver still showing growth, according to a specialist analysis.The Colliers report, based on Eurostat data»»»

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»»»

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: Al Jazeera Media Network has won 12 awards at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. The winners were announced during a virtual ceremony held on May 21, 2026. Al Jazeera Arabic Channel won two Gold Awards and one Bronze Award for documentaries and programmes covering developmen»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Staff from public institutions involved in the implementation of projects financed from European funds will be able to benefit from increases of up to 40% of the basic salary, according to the draft of the new salary law published on Monday in public debate by the Ministry of Labor, Family, Youth a»»»

Romania and Greece share an important regional responsibility, co-operating on the development of transport infrastructure, in the energy sector and to create the most attractive possible environment for investment and regional trade, said Luca Niculescu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the State of Qatar H E Firas Adel Al Budeiri. During the meeting, they discussed areas of joint cooperation in fields re»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar continues advancing its knowledge-based economy ambitions under Qatar National Vision 2030, graduates of the Executive MBA programme at HEC Paris, Doha, say their programme experience has reshaped not only their professional outlook, but also their understanding of leadership,»»»

Interest in Bulgaria as the future host of Eurovision 2027 is already beginning to affect the tourism sector, with the first reservations reportedly appearing only minutes after DARA won this year’s contest with “Bangaranga.” Representatives of the tourism and hotel industry say the event could bec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reinforced efforts to bolster cybersecurity resilience across critical infrastructure sectors through a specialised ‘Cyber Shield’ workshop organised yesterday for leaders and managers of Ras Laffan Power Company Limited, focusing on cy»»»

Doha, Qatar: HMK Capital, an investment firm licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), has successfully registered the Salwa REIT Fund, Qatar’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) collective investment fund, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has designated 733 mosques and open-air prayer grounds across the country for Eid Al-Adha prayers, scheduled to begin at 5am on Wednesday (tomorrow), according to the ministry’s official list for 2026. The extensive arrangements cover Doha and »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed a strong message to international investors, saying Russia has been and remains an integral part of the global economic system. Putin’s comments came as his country prepares to host the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), sche»»»

Doha, Qatar: In coordination with the General Secretariat of the State Cabinet and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau has announced the publication of a draft law regulating private schools on the “Sharek” public consultation platform»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March31 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neutral s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) has launched its agenda of courses and programs for June. The agenda features a comprehensive package of specialised training programs targeting leaders, professionals, and practitioners in the sports sector, aimed at enhancing their efficiency and stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the Unified Permanent Committee for the Selection of Candidates for Military Officer, where he was received by Major General (Staff) Nasser Abdulrahman»»»