Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has delivered a notably downbeat assessment of the country’s economic trajectory on May 12, signalling that growth is likely to stall over the next two years as structural pressures intensify and policy room narrows. »»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian health officials said a teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a West Bank village on Wednesday, the latest in a series of violent incidents shaking the Israeli-occupied territory. The health ministry in Ramallah identified the victim as 16-year-old Yu»»»

JEDDAH: Makkah’s Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal has inspected the holy sites during a field visit, reviewing operational readiness to receive pilgrims for the Hajj season, in line with directives from the Saudi leadership. He reviewed several projects implemented by Kidana Development Co. in M»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani premium olive oil producer Loralai Olives has launched operations in the United Arab Emirates, targeting exports of $500,000 by the end of 2026 as Pakistan pushes to expand value-added agricultural exports beyond traditional commodity crops. The UAE launch comes as Pakistan see»»»

Bulgaria's maritime science community may soon gain a new research vessel, Rear Admiral Prof. Kalin Kalinov, head of Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, announced during a scientific conference celebrating the academy's 145th anniversary in Varna, on the Black Sea, on Wednesday. Kalinov said the Mariti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced the results of the May semi-annual review of the MSCI Indexes, which saw no inclusion or exclusion of Qatari companies. According to the exchange, the changes will take effect after the market close on May 29, 2026. MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital »»»

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 tectonic p»»»

CAIRO/JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint ​bombing with the US in Iran, redirecting its fire back on the ruined Palestinian enclave where the military believes Hamas fighters are tightening their grip. According to the Gaza Health Minis»»»

Bucharest will host a new edition of FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners between 20 and 24 May 2026, an event that aims to bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, freelancers, creators, and professionals from the new economy in a format that combines practical content, authentic conversati»»»

Dubai: The UAE is seeking a seat on the board of Swift, the global financial messaging network used by banks and financial institutions to process cross-border transactions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Senior executives from the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) told medi»»»

BRATISLAVA - State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nevena Jovanovic attended on Tuesday in Bratislava a meeting of FMs of the Friends of the Western Balkans group and Western Balkan countries. "During the meeting, held in a constructive atmosphere, the participants discussed cu»»»

The Russian Armed Forces have carried out strikes on Ukraine’s energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. Strikes were also carried out on locations for drone assembly, storage, and launch, ammunition depots, as well as temporar»»»

1/10Prime Minister Modi’s landmark visit to the UAE on August 16-17, 2015, was the first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years and served as a catalyst for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Hosted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the visit focused on enhanci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Royal Oman Police busted a gang of Arab women, who allegedly used begging as a cover to carry out burglaries at several homes in the Muscat Governorate. Officials further warned community members against the common practice of keeping spare door keys in easily accessible places suc»»»

Global oil supply will not meet total demand this year as the Iran war wreaks havoc on Middle East oil production, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly oil market report on Wednesday. The US and Israel's war with Iran, subsequent damage to Iran and its Gulf neighbors' oil infrastruct»»»

LONDON: Microsoft Israel’s general manager, Alon Haimovich, is to leave the company after an investigation into its relationship with the country’s military, The Guardian reported. The inquiry was ordered by Microsoft in the US after a joint investigative piece by The Guardian, +972 Magazine and Lo»»»

Romania, alongside the European Union and the broader global economy, is navigating a period marked by overlapping crises and heightened uncertainty. Beyond the constant flow of opinions, we sought the perspective of someone with over 25 years of experience in economics and banking. In a conversati»»»

Dubai: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has extended the suspension of several Middle East flights, including services to Dubai and Doha, citing ongoing security risks and unpredictable airspace conditions in the region. The airline has noted that flights between Manila and Dubai will remain »»»

Shares of electric air taxi maker Archer Aviation jumped on Tuesday, rallying on the back of Q1 2026 earnings results and significant regulatory milestones that bring its commercial service closer to market. Over the past week, its shares went from $5.84 on May 5 to $6.39 by Tuesday’s close. On the»»»

A large-scale specialized police operation began across the country at 6 am on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers following the Government 's weekly meeting here. Several areas will be targeted during the operation, including economic c»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament on Wednesday approved at first reading amendments to the Competition Protection Act aimed at curbing unfair trade practices and strengthening market oversight. The draft legislation, submitted by Progressive Bulgaria, passed with 148 votes in favour, 22 against and 22 abstenti»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday with Dragan Simeunovic ahead of his taking office as Serbia's new ambassador to Romania. In a post on Instagram, Djuric wrote that the discussions had focused on "strengthening of political dialogue and advancement of transport, energy, infrastructu»»»

Dubai: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One midway through US President Donald Trump’s trip to China after what was a last-minute invitation tied closely to growing tensions over semiconductor exports and artificial intelligence chips. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

Prague: An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing “incalculable” historic damage, police said late on Tuesday. St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deed»»»

Sydney, Australia: Researchers in Australia have developed a next-generation malaria vaccine that requires no refrigeration and shows strong potential to provide long-lasting protection and reduce transmission by mosquitoes. The vaccine is predicted to be low-cost, and its cold-chain independence s»»»

ANKARA/LONDON: Turkiye lifted some customs restrictions on Armenia on Wednesday, paving the way for direct trade links between the two countries in ​a further sign of normalizing ties after over 30 years of strained relations. Turkiye was one of the first countries to recognize Armenia’s independen»»»

As of May 11, 2026, a total of 554 tick bite cases have been registered in Kyrgyzstan. The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance informed 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, the figure is twice as high as during the same period in 2025, when 2»»»

ThinkProp Venture, a Abu Dhabi- and Dubai-based real estate training institute of the Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) Venture, has announced the launch of ThinkProp AI Academy, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE designed to build real, measurable AI-enabled capabilities for real estate»»»

Abu Dhabi Pension Fund has signed a cooperation agreement with Shory to provide exclusive vehicle insurance benefits and discounts for retirees through the TAMM platform. The partnership aims to improve services offered to retirees by providing easier access to insurance solutions through a more fl»»»

Residents of Lom protested Wednesday in front of the local municipality building demanding the resignation of Mayor Tsvetan Petrov after the Appellate Prosecution Office in Sofia Tuesday announced that charges had been brought against Petrov for vote buying at the last parliamentary election in Apr»»»

Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo dies aged 40 Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil Alexx Ekubo via YouTubeFriends have called Ekubo's passing "devastating and unbelievable" Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo has died, reportedly after a long battle with cancer. The award-winning actor wa»»»

Dubai: A leaked “model paper”, encrypted WhatsApp trails and a 45-hour head start have pushed India’s biggest medical entrance exam into crisis, with investigators tracing the NEET-UG 2026 leak from a Nashik printing press to coaching hubs and student networks across multiple states. The National T»»»

New Delhi, India: A standoff over World Cup broadcasting rights in India has ended up in the courts with fans fearing they won't be able to watch football's biggest party when it begins in under a month. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Indian government and public broadcaster»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting the newly established Israeli site of Blat in southern Lebanon: »»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia will review its visa-free entry policy for nationals of Southeast Asian countries after a string of arrests of foreigners accused of running illegal gambling and scam operations, a top immigration official said Wednesday. Authorities last week detained more than 500 people in two»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the vicinity of the Moussa Abbas Complex i»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Skopje has summoned Bulgarian Ambassador Zhelyazko Radukov, issuing an oral protest over the use of the term “North Macedonian” by Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova during a recent EU-level meeting, according to media reports »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has directed government authorities to work on expanding childcare nurseries at government and private sector workplaces with large numbers of employees, as part of efforts to boost women’s participation in the labour market under Vision 2030. The Cabinet instruc»»»

GERB Deputy Chair Tomislav Donchev told reporters on Wednesday that the National Service for Protection told his party that, starting Thursday, it will no longer protect GERB Chair Boyko Borissov. Donchev added: "This seems like an emotional, God forbid, a political decision, but by no means an ins»»»

A large-scale specialized police operation began across the country at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers following the Government meeting here. Several main areas will be targeted during the operation, he said. According t»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia will review its visa-free entry policy for nationals of Southeast Asian countries after a string of arrests of foreigners accused of running illegal gambling and scam operations, a top immigration official said Wednesday. Authorities last week detained more than 500 pe»»»

Prominent US executives from Big Tech to agriculture have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, according to a White House official. Trump has left for Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping. Aside from discussions about Iran, the two leaders are expected to»»»

An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing "incalculable" historic damage, police said late on Tuesday. St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deeds, was c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry: 8 martyrs including 2 children in 3 Israeli drone strikes on the coastal highway between Beirut and Sidon 13-05-2»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli military vehicle in the town of Rshaf with an attack drone: Hezbollah Military Media statem»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired a barrage of rokckets at a gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Qawzah: Hezbollah»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid the investment zones system as one of the key mechanisms for attracting and stimulating local and foreign investments. During the meeting, the minister outlined the competitiv»»»

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has highlighted the importance of marriage in building stable families and supporting social sustainability during an awareness lecture held in Khalifa City. The session, titled “The Importance of Marriage and its Role in Building the Individual and Society,” was organ»»»

GERB Deputy Chair Tomislav Donchev told reporters on Wednesday that the National Service for Protection told his party that, starting Thursday, it will no longer protect GERB Chair Boyko Borissov. Donchev added: "This seems like an emotional, God forbid, a political decision, but by no means an ins»»»

The National Protection Service (NPS) withdrew MRF Chair Delyan Peevski’s security detail, his party’s press service said on Wednesday. The decision followed a review by the specialized commission under Article 23 of the National Protection Service Act, requested by Peevski in December. “I believe »»»