Russia’s federal budget revenues reached RUB3.4 trillion ($37.4bn) in April, up 6% year-on-year (y/y), while expenditures rose 12% y/y to RUB4.7 trillion ($51.7bn), according to preliminary Ministry of Finance data. Notabl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Injuries Hit 8,692 as Hezbollah Keeps Up Cross-Border Attacks 13-05-2026 12:13 PM A screenshot from a video shows Hezbollah fighter»»»

Oman has signed a $250 million agreement with South Korean electric vehicle technology company EL B&T to establish an electric vehicle and battery cell manufacturing complex in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, marking a major step in the Sultanate’s industrial diversification and clean mobility a»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ fin»»»

Bayanat Engineering, a leading provider of essential solutions for aviation and critical infrastructures, is proud to announce its first strategic entry into the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector through Skyports Infrastructure, the global leader in vertiport development. This collaboration marks »»»

Choi Seung-ho, head of Samsung Electronics' largest labor union, speaks to reporters Wednesday after a hearing on an injunction against a labor strike filed by Samsung at Suwon District Court. Photo by Yonhap Samsung Electronics Co. and its labor union failed to reach a wage agreement Wednesday, ra»»»

The second edition of the Libya Investment Exhibition ‘‘SPHERE EXPO 2026’’ May 10-12 ended in Tripoli yesterday. The event, held at the rebranded Marriot Hotel, now Lancaster Tower Hotel, is organized by the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences and the ADD International Conferences and»»»

A draft law on migration codifying new EU policy, called the “Pact on Migration and Asylum,” was posted online for public consultation Tuesday. It will be accessible until May 25. In line with the new EU policy, screening of asylum applicants will be sped up at the border, or rather the reception c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail has announced the launch of the Sunflower program for passengers with hidden disabilities across Doha metro and Lusail Tram networks. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, a globally recognized initiative uses a sunflower as a simple, voluntary way for passengers to sha»»»

The residential market in Romania is undergoing a period of recalibration, in which the balance between prices, access to financing, and purchasing power is becoming increasingly fragile. Rising costs and shifts in consumer behaviour are reshaping the buyer profile, in a context where housing affor»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing is ready to develop cooperation and resolve differences with Washington, adhering to the principles of equality, respect and mutual benefit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a briefing on Wednesday. "China stands ready to work with the US to expan»»»

Dubai: Did Air India suspend all international flights for three months because of soaring fuel prices? The airline says no — but it has reduced several overseas services as rising jet fuel costs and longer flight routes increase pressure on operations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the»»»

Tokyo, Japan: A Japanese company making ferocious-looking robot wolves is being swamped by orders after record numbers of fatal bear attacks on humans last year. "Monster wolf" is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals. Ohta Seik»»»

Iraq resumed condensate exports on Tuesday after a suspension caused by the Iran conflict and disruptions to regional shipping operations, the oil ministry said. Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Izzat Saber Ismail announced that Basra Gas Company had loaded 50,000 cubic meters of condensate onto»»»

LONDON: King Charles III on Wednesday will deliver the government’s legislative program for the coming year to lawmakers with all the pomp and historic trappings that accompany the ceremonial opening of Britain's Parliament.The question is whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be around to imple»»»

ABUJA: Nigeria’s military said on Wednesday that there has been no evidence of civilian casualties from an airstrike on militants in the northwest Zamfara state this month, calling reports of large death tolls unverified and misleading. Amnesty International said this week that at least 100 civilia»»»

RIYADH: Venture investment in the Middle East and North Africa hit $15.4 billion over the past five years, with 12 percent coming from corporate financiers, according to MAGNiTT and stc group. A joint MENA Corporate Venture Investment Report from the firms also showed that 3,329 deals were reached »»»

Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world's energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic's own economy are testing its ability to withstand the war and defy Washington's demands. Iranians have been hit by spiraling prices for food,»»»

RIYADH: Companies listed on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index, or TASI, regained strong earnings momentum during the first quarter of this year, defying geopolitical tensions in the region, to record their highest quarterly profits since mid-2022, surpassing the weak performance seen in the fi»»»

A 39-year-old British man was arrested on Tuesday for aggressive behaviour towards his wife on a flight from the UK to Crete. The suspect was arrested by the Greek police as soon as the aircraft landed at Niko Kazantzakis International Airport in Iraklio. The police had been alerted by the cabin cr»»»

Paris, France: Countries are tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves at a "record pace" due to supply disruption during the Middle East war, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. Global stocks were drawn down by a further 117 million barrels in April, the agency said in its mo»»»

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said on May 12 that he would not nominate a prime minister candidate without confirmed parliamentary backing, while acknowledging that only a limited number of realistic options remain for forming a new government, according to Agerpres. »»»

Authorities in Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region are facing growing financial constraints as the unrecognised administration seeks additional resources to cover pensions and public sector wages. Several days before »»»

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are facing a growing wave of defections, raising questions over the future of the paramilitary group’s military cohesion and tribal alliances as the conflict with the Sudanese army enters its fourth year and turns into a prolonged war of attrition. The latest and »»»

SEOUL: A Chinese alleged cybercrime ringleader, whose victims reportedly included BTS megastar Jungkook, was extradited from Thailand to South Korea on Wednesday over a hacking scheme that stole more than $25 million, Seoul’s justice ministry said. The 40-year-old suspect is accused of leading a ha»»»

Romania’s economy fell by 1.7% in the first three months of the year on the unadjusted series, compared with the same quarter of 2025, and by 0.2% compared with the previous quarter, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics on Wednesday. Gross domestic product fell by 1.7%»»»

For the first time in Central Asian history, the Kyrgyz Republic will host a UIM F1H2O World Championship round — Kyrgyzstan Grand Prix. Issyk-Kul 2026. The Department of Tourism announced. According to the department, from July 31 to August 2, Issyk-Kul Lake will host a world-class international s»»»

People enjoy the beach as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo May 13 (UPI) -- Britain has pledged drones, fighter jets and a warship to the multinational mission to protect shipping vesse»»»

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, seen here arriving at Incheon Airport on Wednesday, met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on a stop in Seoul ahead of his trip to Beijing for the Trump-Xi summit. Pool Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Wednes»»»

At ADIS 2026, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei stated that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is leading the largest wave of infrastructure spending in the United Arab Emirates over the next four years, covering roads, transportation, railways, metro systems, and high-speed trains. The initiative forms part o»»»

Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh Rukanga AFP via Getty ImagesProtests against illegal immigration have been held in several South African cities Ghana says it will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa »»»

DUBAI: A series of ‌nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts ​and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster. The repeated activity has revived concerns that accumulated t»»»

Nine new members of parliament from the Progressive Bulgaria party were sworn in at the opening of Wednesday’s plenary session. The lawmakers take up seats in the 52nd National Assembly after the original mandate holders joined the newly formed government. The replacements include several high-prof»»»

Mexico City: Toluca midfielder Marcel Ruiz was included in Mexico's preliminary World Cup squad on Tuesday despite struggling with a knee injury. The 25-year-old suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in March and opted not to undergo surgery in a bid to be read»»»

Hezbollah launched Tuesday a massive drone swarm attack on north Israel, Israeli media said, adding that it is the first time multiple drones target a single target inside Israel. An Israeli security source described the attack as the most significant drone attack on Israel to date. Israel's milita»»»

Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine told a press conference on Tuesday that since the ceasefire, "380 people have been killed and 1,122 wounded". That toll includes 39 women and 22 children. Nassereddine decried a "systematic, ongoing attack on civilians", and described the ceasefire as "fragile and»»»

MOSCOW: Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Russia’s oil refineries and ports on Wednesday, two days after a three-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump expired. Ukraine has been targeting Russian ‌oil infrastructure ‌to undercut Moscow’s revenues from ‌the ⁠energy sector and ⁠dent its m»»»

SINGAPORE: A Chinese ‌supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude was attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to LSEG and Kpler ship-tracking data. The Very Large Crude Carrier Yuan Hua Hu was past Iran’s Larak Island and was on the eastern side of the st»»»

TOKYO: A Japanese company making ferocious-looking robot wolves is being swamped by orders after record numbers of fatal bear attacks on humans last year. “Monster Wolf” is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals. Ohta Seiki, the »»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). This endorsement is poised to enhance regional banking connections and facilitate smoother, more cost-effective cross-border trade with African nations. Developed by the African Export-Impor»»»

Sharjah: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) have officially launched an electronic academic certificate issuance and attestation service via the "Dalil" platform. The rollout follows a memorandum of understanding on electronic integration signe»»»

Beijing: US President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to “open up” China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the Iran war. In a sign of Trump's focus on business, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One during a s»»»

The New York Times has revealed that classified US intelligence assessments, prepared earlier this month, indicate Iran has regained access to most of its missile sites, launch pads, and underground facilities directly contradicting public statements by the Trump administration regarding the destru»»»

The mayor of Lom has been formally charged with attempted vote buying after prosecutors gathered what they describe as sufficient evidence linking him to a scheme involving cash incentives offered to municipal employees in exchange for electoral support. According to the Sofia Appellate Prosecutor’»»»

The US-Saudi Business Council (USSBC) has announced the appointment of its significantly expanded and reconstituted Board of Directors, featuring an unprecedented lineup of global industry leaders. “This strategic move underscores the Council’s revitalized mission to deepen and diversify economic t»»»

The State Department under Secretary Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions Tuesday against 13 people linked to an India-based online pharmacy. File Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 13 (UPI) -- The United States announced visa restrictions on 13 people linked to a U.S.-sanctioned, Indi»»»

Sirte Oil and Gas Production Company announced last yesterday that it has restarted its First Methanol Plant and commenced production after completing the necessary infrastructure upgrades. Simultaneously, it reported, the Second Nitrogen Unit at the Petrochemical Power Plant was also restarted aft»»»

London: Britain's Princess Catherine starts a two-day visit to Italy on Wednesday focused on early childhood development, in her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales, whose husband Prince William is the heir to the British throne, will be welcomed in th»»»

Beijing, China: China announced the launch of a global AI education service platform during the 2026 World Digital Education Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, aiming to promote cross-border sharing of high-quality educational resources and further integrate AI into education. »»»

Kazakhstan has forecast that irrigation water shortages will this year hit four of its regions. Reduced river inflows from upstream Kyrgyzstan and lower reservoir levels will take a toll, according to Kazakh Water Resource»»»