DUBAI: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced its full readiness for the Eid Al Adha sacrificial season with a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of sacrificial and live animals, while strengthening food security and public health systems. The plan is implemented»»»

Three industrial developers have obtained the tenders for building 4 complexes encompassing 800 plants in Luxor, Asyut, Qena and Sohag governorates, to be built on an area of 1.2 million sq. meter with each complex including 200 units. The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) did not unveil the t»»»

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified a series of legislative measures designed to streamline tax processes and provide relief to various taxpayer segments. This initiative marks a significant stride in Egypt’s ongoing economic reform agenda, highlighting its commitment to creating a more dyn»»»

Dubai: Iran’s reported discussions with Oman over a possible payment system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh questions about whether Tehran is seeking to turn wartime leverage over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint into longer-term strategic influence. The talks, »»»

DAKAR: Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the former allies, deepening uncertainty in the debt-stricken West African nation. The shock announcement was made late Friday on state»»»

THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: Talks at the UN to reaffirm nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament goals failed on Friday, according to the leader of the talks, after four weeks of negotiations held amid low expectations. Vietnam’s Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that “desp»»»

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas: SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft splashed down into the Indian ocean Friday after the company performed a test flight of the latest version of the enormous rocket. The voyage was not without a few glitches, but SpaceX employees shown on a livestream roared in delight followin»»»

WASHINGTON: Foreigners in the US who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants. For over half a »»»

WASHINGTON: ‌The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents who have ​been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days, citing concerns over Ebola. US citizens, nationals and green card holders had been exempt from a 30-»»»

A series of explosions killed one and injured dozens on Friday night in Staten Island, New York. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- One civilian has died and 36 others -- many of whom were first responders -- were injured on Friday after a series of explosions in a New Yo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for generally fair weather on Saturday, though dusty conditions and strong winds in some areas are expected to bring reduced visibility and rougher sea conditions, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest forecast, the NCM said the country will »»»

Dubai: If you have left your Eid Al Adha plans to the last minute, there is still plenty happening across the UAE — from discounted staycations and shopping deals to free treats for children, family-friendly museum activities and desert getaways. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

The White House is weighing possible renewed military action against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Axios reported, citing US officials familiar with the discussions. President Donald Trump with senior national security advisers as key signs of escalation toward war are once agai»»»

Space X successfully tested the third version (V3) of its Starship, which conducted Flight 12 on Saturday, a feat Nasa described as “one step closer to the Moon… one step closer to Mars.” Jared Isaacman, Nasa administration, shared striking images from the launch, including dramatic liftoff footage»»»

Share: US sanctions nine individuals including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani ( pictured ) over Hezbollah ties The sanctions of the Lebanese officers are seen as a direct warning to the Lebanese state and its security and military institutions. Lebanon’s Army said on Friday (Ma»»»

Dubai: The world could be heading towards a dangerous oil supply crunch as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz drains emergency reserves and rattles global energy markets, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. As the disruption stretches into its fourth month following t»»»

BRUSSELS: Belgium is set to spend nearly €700 million on Norwegian-made cruise missiles for its new F-35 fighter jets, according to reports by De Tijd and L’Echo. The AGM-184 JSM missiles are being developed by Norway’s Kongsberg with US defence firm Raytheon. The weapons can strike targets on land»»»

The new and upgraded SpaceX Super Heavy launches Starship on its twelfth test flight on Friday from the new Orbital Launch Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- SpaceX successfully launched an updated version of its Starship on Friday evening, meeting all»»»

US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this weekend, saying he must remain in Washington due to unspecified “circumstances pertaining to government." The Trump administration was preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran»»»

DUBAI: As part of the efforts to integrate Dubai government services within the digital shared channels ecosystem, Digital Dubai organised an intensive specialised bootcamp in collaboration with government entities to accelerate the integration of individual services into the “DubaiNow” app. More t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 22:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at the riverbed on the outs»»»

Negotiations between the US and Iran have reportedly shown “slight progress,” though major disputes over Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to hinder efforts toward a broader agreement. Public details about the latest diplomatic discussions rema»»»

The Trump administration was preparing Friday for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, sources with direct knowledge of the planning told U.S. TV network CBS, even as diplomacy continued. No final decision on strikes had been reached as of Friday afternoon Washington time. "Circumstances»»»

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesWest Africa experienced the world's worst and most complex Ebola epidemic more than a decade ago "I saw the burial team»»»

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow, pictured during a congressional hearing in April, announced on Friday that people in the U.S. on any kind of visa who want to apply for a greed card will have to leave the country to do so. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 00:00, an Israeli Heron 1 drone in the airspace of the Bekaa region w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at the ent»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has graduated 12 distinguished diplomats from the Executive Master's Program in Diplomacy and International Cooperation. »»»

The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is June 1, but AccuWeather hurricane experts are already keeping an eye on the potential for tropical development come early June. "A close eye will have to be kept on the far southwestern Atlantic during the first and second weeks of June as»»»

Medenine, May 22 (TAP) - The inscription of the Dahar Geopark on the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and its designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark marks a new chapter for the governorate of Medenine, and confirms that Tunisia is rich in natural...»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has discussed bilateral relations and regional diplomatic efforts in a phone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. The talks focused on stre»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London and Fellow at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. According to Krieg, "Iran is fighting a war against the global economy." By targeting the UAE, and especia»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has discussed bilateral relations and regional diplomatic efforts in a phone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. The talks focused on stre»»»

The town and municipality of Veliko Tarnovo have declared a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall, Mayor Daniel Panov said on his Facebook page. Panov said more than 80 litres per square metre of rain fell within 40 minutes - a volume that no drainage system can handle. He added that in just min»»»

MARSEILLE, France: When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach. They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Hundreds of Ukrainians marched through the capital Friday to demand that the government repeal a recent law that families of missing soldiers say could lead to their loved ones being prematurely declared dead. The protesters gathered In Kyiv to oppose legislation passed in February o»»»

WASHINGTON: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet member to depart during Trump’s second term, all of them women. In her resignation letter, which she»»»

DOHA: The National Planning Council announced that the State of Qatar ranked among the leading governments globally in administrative efficiency and service performance in the Global Bureaucracy Perception Index 2026, issued by APCO and Horizon Group. According to the results for individuals, Qatar»»»

Precipitation for Utah, pictured here in 1999, has been half to three-quarters of the historical average since April 1. File Photo by Michael J. Miller/UPI | License Photo The governor of Utah declared a state of emergency Thursday as worsening drought threatens a broader water crisis affecting pub»»»

Medenine, May 22 (TAP) - The inscription of the Dahar Geopark on the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and its designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark marks a new chapter for the governorate of Medenine, and confirms that Tunisia is rich in natural...»»»

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday announced that the agency has opened the public comment period on a petition from Disney and the ABC network to maintain an equal time exemption for its news analysis program "The View." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- The Federal Co»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business. “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest memb»»»

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” warning the outbreak could accelerate rapidly. With no approved vaccine or treatment available, health officials are racing to contain the virus and »»»

President Emmanuel Macron endorsed repealing centuries-old royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies on Thursday, calling their continued existence “an offence” to the Republic. Marking 25 years since France recognised slavery as a crime against humanity, Macron also reopened debate on»»»

As a trial of former organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils has concluded, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Wu'er Kaixi, one of the student leaders who led mass protests leading up to the brutal 1989 crackdown. Nearly 37 years since the tragedy, the exiled campaigner laments China's continued»»»

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024. She announced Friday that she will run again in a new Broward County district. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., announced»»»

Hasakah,May 22 (SANA) The al-Yarubiyah crossing witnessed the passage of a new transit shipment coming from Turkish territory and heading to Iraq, in a move that reflects the growing movement of commercial transport and the return of international transit lines to work through Syria after years of »»»

GENEVA: The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with almost 750 suspected case»»»

Doha: Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, Director General of the Organising Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, affirmed that the Games represented an exceptional Gulf sporting event that reflected the remarkable development achieved by sport across the GCC countries. He praised the brothe»»»

The Council of the European Union today decided to expand the scope of the legal framework of the European sanctions imposed on Iran to include individuals and entities involved in policies and actions that infringe upon the established rights of both transit and innocent passage through internatio»»»