Abu Dhabi: Collaboration, long-term planning, and integrated delivery models are becoming essential to executing large-scale infrastructure projects efficiently, speakers said during a panel discussion on the second day of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026. The session, titled ‘Execut»»»

China and the United States have agreed to build constructive, strategic and stable relations as a new positioning of the countries' ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday. "Together with President Trump, we agreed to form 'constructive, strategic and stable relations between China and»»»

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán summoned Russia’s ambassador to Budapest on Thursday morning over the Russian drone attack on Transcarpathia, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Wednesday in Ópusztaszer during a press conference held in a break of the first meeting of the Tisza government. The prime m»»»

The experimental plane Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world trip in 2016 without using jet fuel, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico recently, its owner revealed. Flown by Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, Solar Impulse 2 circumnavigated the globe in 17 stages, »»»

Convoys of heavy-duty trucks barreling across the Arabian desert have become an escape valve for the global economy, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Wednesday. In a mechanized revival of the caravans of goods-laden camels that once sustained Arabian commerce, highways, railro»»»

Doha: Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), announced the launch of its $30m Tech Venture Fund alongside its first cohort of co-investment partner funds. The fund invests in early-stage deep tech startups headquartered in Qatar that deliver measurable social o»»»

Lebanon's Simon Karam and Israel's Yechiel Leiter, both political veterans with entrenched views, will come face to face in Washington for talks Thursday after decades in a state of war. Lebanon and Israel have no formal ties, but US President Donald Trump is hoping for a historic breakthrough even»»»

Gold prices are holding firm as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape market sentiment, even as investors remain cautious ahead of key signals from the US Federal Reserve. The precious metal has attracted renewed interest in recent sessions, with spot prices consolidating near »»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with a mass drone and missile attack early Thursday morning that killed at least one and injured 31 people, local authorities said. The attack struck civilian infrastructure and residential buildings across multiple cities, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenk»»»

‌A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump administration likely violated her free-speech rights by imposing the measures after she criticized US ally Israel’s war in Gaza. The sanctio»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday he believes progress is being made in negotiations ‌with Iran ‌to end ‌hostilities, ⁠after President Donald Trump ⁠rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable. “I think that we are making progress. The ⁠fundamental question is do ‌we ‌m»»»

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict" if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing Thursday. Trump had arrived in China»»»

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on Thursday wrapped up a meeting in Beijing after about two hours of discussions focusing on trade, Taiwan and other differences in the US-China relationship. In a closed-door meeting, Xi told Trump that if Taiwan is handled well, US-China relations “will enjo»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan said Thursday the United States has expressed “clear and firm support” for the island democracy, as US President Donald Trump meets with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. “The US side has repeatedly reaffirmed its clear and firm support for Taiwan,” cabinet spokeswoman M»»»

HAVANA: Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a US blockade that has starved the island of fuel. Crowds of hundreds of angry Cubans poured onto the streets in several outlying neighborhoods, bloc»»»

US President Donald Trump is expected to land in China this Wednesday ahead of a summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Trump is accompanied by a large delegation of US executives and has promised to ask Xi to "open up" the country to US business. In this edition, we explore what "opening »»»

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaBBC News ReutersConflict in eastern DR Congo has caused a massive humanitarian crisis Summary executions and rape were among the atrocities committed by the M23 rebe»»»

Dan Sohail pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge stemming from the Jan. 28 car-ramming of the Brooklyn headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. File +Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- The man accused of repeatedly crashing his vehicle into an entrance of the Brooklyn hea»»»

A Palestinian source and a Western source close to the office of Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative for Gaza at the Board of Peace, said Mladenov is studying “new options” with Israel on moving forward with the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan. The options inc»»»

SEOUL: The possibility that an entity other than Iran was ​responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul was quoted as saying by the Yonhap news agency on Thursday. South Korea is analizing ‌intelligence shared ‌by the US»»»

TOKYO: A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker managed by Japanese refining group Eneos has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data from LSEG showed on Thursday, the second instance of such a Japan-linked ship making it through. Before the US-Israeli war on Iran largely disrupted oil supp»»»

South Korea leading automotive player Hyundai Motor Group (005380.KS) is facing a serious threat to its US market share after President Donald Trump repeatedly called for Chinese investment, experts said on May 12, The Korea Times reports. »»»

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping have met in Beijing, shaking hands on a red carpet outside the Great Hall of the People prior to entering the venue for a series of high-stakes bilateral talks between the world’s two largest economies. »»»

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping have met in Beijing, shaking hands on a red carpet outside the Great Hall of the People prior to entering the venue for a series of high-stakes bilateral talks between the world’s two largest economies. »»»

South Korea leading automotive player Hyundai Motor Group (005380.KS) is facing a serious threat to its US market share after President Donald Trump repeatedly called for Chinese investment, experts said on May 12, The Korea Times reports. »»»

From humble beginnings in the 1970s, Bangladesh’s textile and readymade garments (RMG) industry has grown to become the most important part of the nation's economy. It provides livelihood to millions of people. More than 4,500 garment factories and over 1,500 textile mills operate in various indust»»»

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping have met in Beijing, shaking hands on a red carpet outside the Great Hall of the People prior to entering the venue for a series of high-stakes bilateral talks between the world’s two largest economies. »»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

A report compiled by tech giant Microsoft shows most of Central Asia’s states rank among the lowest in the world in terms of citizens integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily lives. The findings seem to compound the challenges facing governments of the region, many of wh»»»

Russia has pushed ahead with the deployment of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to date — the RS-28 Sarmat, a weapon Moscow claims will form the backbone of its nuclear deterrent for decades to come. »»»

Russia has pushed ahead with the deployment of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to date — the RS-28 Sarmat, a weapon Moscow claims will form the backbone of its nuclear deterrent for decades to come. »»»

Lebanon heads into direct talks with Israel on Thursday, with little room to maneuver as positions harden on both sides. Officials in Beirut believe Israel does not want to end the war soon, while Hezbollah, fully aligned with Iran, has largely cut off contact with Lebanese authorities. The third c»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. Security cooperation was also discussed duri»»»

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh – Trump's top pick – as the new Federal Reserve chair in the most partisan vote ever for the role. Warsh takes over as policymakers warn persistent price pressures could complicate President Donald Trump’s push for lower borrowing costs. The US Senat»»»

In a late-night social media blitz before his high-stakes China visit, Donald Trump unleashed a string of debunked conspiracy theories, AI-generated images and attacks on his political rivals. Posting 55 times in a span of 3 hours, Trump tore into former President Barack Obama, accusing him - witho»»»

The United States has renewed a $100 million aid offer to Cuba as the island faces worsening blackouts and a deepening economic crisis, intensifying pressure on Havana amid growing tensions over sanctions, fuel shortages and political reform. The United States on Wednesday renewed an offer of $100 »»»

⁠The ⁠United ​Arab Emirates' ​foreign ministry denied on Wednesday the ​reports ‌of ⁠Israeli Prime Minister ‌Benjamin Netanyahu's visit ⁠to the country, adding such claims are "baseless". The Israeli ​PM’s office said earlier Wednesday ​that Netanyahu had held a "secret" meeting with the UAE presid»»»

US President Donald Trump is travelling to Beijing, where he will be hosted by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. On the agenda are a series of issues that could cement the superiority of one over the other, and even lead to a new world order. Beneath the diplomatic and friendly language there are»»»