May 26 (UPI) -- The opposition platform Consejo para la Transición Democrática en Cuba, known as CTDC, launched a campaign seeking a constitutional reform to end the "civil and political" monopoly of the Communist Party of Cuba. The organization announced Monday that it aims to amend Article 5 of C»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisian Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti received on Tuesday President of the Tunisia-Africa Business Council (TABC) Anis Jaziri, who briefed him on the outcomes of the 9th International...»»»

As part of the Open Cabinet: Territory of Responsibility project, Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Suinaliev visited Asyltash Plus LLC plant in Chui region—one of the largest ceramic tile and porcelain tile producers in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Finance, the total cost of the pr»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- A federal court on Tuesday temporarily blocked Alabama from using a newly redrawn congressional map that would feature one majority-Black district. The panel of three judges said the map, which was adopted by lawmakers in 2023, was racially discriminatory since one of the state's se»»»

Several strikes hit the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Tuesday after an Israeli evacuation warning, an AFP correspondent said, as an Israeli military official confirmed ground operations had expanded deeper into the country. The latest strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan»»»

US President Donald Trump has outlined his preferred options for disposing of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as negotiators meet for high-stakes talks in Qatar. The US has demanded that Iran completely dismantle its nuclear program, while Tehran insists that uranium enrichment is its sovereign r»»»

The Canadian government has called for an independent investigation into Israel’s “appalling” treatment of activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that “the protection of all civilians and respect for human dignity must be upheld everywhere, at all times,” a»»»

On May 26, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The conversation took place at Tehran’s initiative. The heads of state congratulated each other on the upcoming Kurman Ait and wished the peoples of both countries peace, well-be»»»

An Iranian child carrries a photograph Sunday of a relative killed in the war in Tehran, Iran. On Monday, Iran said Monday's attacks on Iran violated a cease-fire. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Iran said the U.S. strikes on Iran Monday were a "gross violation" of the f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying a state visit to Kazakhstan for the second time, contrary to protocol practice, which underlines the unprecedented high level of relations between the countries, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. Putin will arrive in Astana on W»»»

Iranian authorities partially restored internet connectivity Tuesday after an almost three-month shutdown imposed against the backdrop of the war against Israel and the US, said a monitor, a senior official and sources inside the country. The shutdown left Iranians largely cut off from internationa»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bulgaria Elmar Mammadov at the Foreign Ministry, the ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. The talks focused on cooperation in energy, trade and economic relations, energy and transport connectivity, innovation and opportu»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The international situation is currently undergoing its most profound changes since World War II, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday. "We are gathered here at a time when the international situation is undergoing the most complex and profound changes since t»»»

IZMIR: Riot police in Turkiye fired tear gas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel Tuesday, days after a court dismissed him from office. The protest in the city of Izmir came two days after riot police battered their way into the main opposition CHP’s h»»»

As Egypt navigates the complex landscape of global energy dynamics, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with key ministers underscores the nation’s commitment to transforming its energy sector. This strategic shift not only aims to stabilize and enhance the domestic energy supply but also posi»»»

Riot police in Türkiye fired tear gas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel Tuesday, days after a court dismissed him from office. The protest in Izmir came two days after riot police battered their way into the main opposition CHP's headquarters in the »»»

Head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Daiyrbek Orunbekov met with Andrew Anderson (Andru Donalds), vocalist of the world-famous music project Enigma, who arrived in the country on an official visit. During the meeting, Orunbekov stated that the arri»»»

Iran said the United States had violated a ceasefire after the US conducted what it called defensive strikes in southern Iran, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal to halt the conflict could "take a few days". Iran's foreign ministry said US strikes in Iran's southern Hor»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Yerevan on Tuesday, less than two weeks before parliamentary elections in the South Caucasus country. Rubio's visit comes as Russia has threatened to exert economic pressure o»»»

RIGA: Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a Lithuanian official said on Tuesday. Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, European nations have often accused Russia of electronic interference»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Manturov conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wishes for continued »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan when he visits the country this week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, an oil- and gas-rich nation of 20.5 million people, has not had any nuc»»»

Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev met with Greece’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alexios Marios Liberopoulos, on Tuesday, the Transport Ministry reported. The two sides agreed that Bulgaria and Greece are key partners whose cooperation along the North-South axis is crucial for the securi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to the president of Serbia, said on Tuesday the 1999 battle on Mt Pastrik, Kosovo-Metohija, was a symbol of an unwavering fight of young people on sacred Serbian soil. "The battle for Pastrik is proof of an unwavering fi»»»

The logo for Eli Lilly And Co hangs at the entrance to the New York Stock Exchange after the opening bell on Wall Street on May 11, in New York City. Eli Lilly announced Tuesday that it is acquiring three vaccine companies in deals totaling nearly $4 billion. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License P»»»

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw materials and munitions similar to those used to carry out deadly gas attacks during the country's long-running civil war, a Syrian official told Reu»»»

Interest in private education continues to grow in Romania, and with it, the criteria by which parents choose a school are also shifting. According to an analysis by Romania Education Alliance (REA), Romania’s first national private school network, in 2026 the decision to choose a private school is»»»

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesThe paramilitary RSF group has been fighting Sudan's regular army since 2023 Colombian mercenaries were recruited »»»

ARAFAT: Pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Dhul Hijjah 9, Tuesday, for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the ritual, amid strict security and health measures. They also attended the annual Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque, the second-largest facility in the Makkah region, wher»»»

US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as explosions were heard near the port of Bandar Abbas. The attack occurred on Monday as US and Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar in hopes of advancing stalled talks. According to SNN, the attack on the Iranian vesse»»»

President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed Tuesday for his annual checkup. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is scheduled for a trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for the third checkup of his second term, which the Whi»»»

1 of 3 | Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the Republican who has held a Texas Senate seat since 2002, edged Attorney General Ken Paxton by a percentage point in the March 3 Republican primary. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's endorsements loom large o»»»

There will be no change in the foreign policy orientation of Bulgaria, which made its choice long ago, and it is the European Union, said the country's President Iliana Iotova at a meeting with EU ambassadors on Tuesday. The meeting was held in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council»»»

Skopje, 21 May 2026 (MIA) - A business forum organized by the Swedish-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce and Macedonia2025, supported by the countries' governments, took place in Stockholm on Thursday, dedicated to enhancement of economic cooperation, trade exchange and investment opportunities. Deputy»»»

ANKARA: Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkiye said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small proportion of its budget, despite the proposal not gaining traction from allies. Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov told Reuters on Tuesday»»»

Eskom says its generation recovery plan has delivered steady improvements in plant performance and financial stability over the past three years, helping reduce power cuts and restore confidence in the electricity system. What: Eskom has reported sustained recovery, having achieved 365 consecutive »»»

Ferrari has rolled out its first fully electric car, the"Luce (Italian for "Light"), marking a high-stakes shift by Italy's best-known luxury sports car maker even as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini ​scale back ‌their EV ambitions, citing weak demand. Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari h»»»

Tunisia's presidency has blamed profiteering networks for the sharp rise in prices, which has become more acute ahead of Eid al-Adha. Tunisians are facing mounting pressure from high sacrificial animal prices this year, despite a rainy season that ended five consecutive years of drought. Markets ar»»»

Just after taking office, Chile's new far-right President José Antonio Kast pledged to expel more than 300,000 undocumented migrants. Two months into his presidency, the mass departures that many predicted have not happened. The construction of a border wall with Peru, modelled on US President Dona»»»

In another bid to quell the protests that have effectively blockaded the Bolivian capital, President Rodrigo Paz announced that he and his ministers would reduce their salaries by half on May 25. The demonstrations which have seen protestors clash with police are over the high cost of living in the»»»

Several Democratic candidates vying for seats in the US Congress have accused their Republican rivals of protecting the wealthy and politically connected associates of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, referring to them as the “Epstein class.” The party has sought to use the controversy as pa»»»

RIYADH: As the Hajj season reaches its peak, the focus for pilgrims shifts from packing to presence, and finding the balance between traveling light and carrying essential medical and practical supplies. “One of the biggest mistakes pilgrims make is overpacking. Most experienced pilgrims recommend »»»

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government sa»»»

Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Mosco»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 26: We look at reactions in the Senegalese and French press after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints a new prime minister after firing his former mentor Ousmane Sonko. Also, papers react to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on the dangers of AI and the need to "disarm»»»

ARAFAT: Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi, the imam of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the Arafat sermon at Namirah Mosque on Tuesday. It was attended by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Alsheikh, and President of »»»

Paris, France: Stellantis, owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands, "will invest more than one billion euros" to produce electric vehicles at a site in eastern France, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. Macron spoke at a meeting of France's so-called "electrification team" at the Elysee Palac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of HRH Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.»»»

BEIJING - On the third day of his official visit to China, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with HBIS, Bank of China, CNNC and ARIDGE representatives in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss opportunities for cooperation and projects the companies could take part in. "With representatives of HBIS and»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary on Tuesday suspended a presidential body that had ordered the restoration of Internet access after months of near-total blackout since the war with the United States and Israel. The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said the ruling suspending the presidential body followed t»»»