Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued the Kingdom’s first operational permit for the delivery of medicines and medical logistics using drones in the holy sites in Mecca during the 2026 Hajj season. The authority said the move formed part of broader efforts to expand the use »»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has announced its official working hours during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holiday, which will commence on Monday morning, 25 May and continue until Friday, 29 May 2026. The authority confirmed that its Customer Happiness Centr»»»

Muscat, Oman: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the issuance of government treasury bills worth a total of OMR 10 million this week. In a statement issued Monday, the CBO said OMR 4 million was allocated in 91-day treasury bills at an average accepted price of OMR 99.050 per OMR 100 and an a»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 58.17 points, or 0.54%, at the start of Monday's trading, down to 10,648 points compared to the previous session's closing. The market was weighed down by declines in all sectors: Consumer Goods and Services (-0.08%), Industrials (-0.41%), »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has inaugurated Al Nafl Park in Al Thumama as part of the country’s efforts to expand public parks, increase green spaces, and provide integrated recreational and sports facilities that serve residential communities and enhance quality of life and sustainab»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon v Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March 31, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neu»»»

Gold prices recovered while oil extended a sharp sell-off on Monday as investors increasingly positioned themselves for a possible easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising expectations that inflation pressures and disruptions to global energy flows could gradually subside. The simu»»»

Angeles City, Philippines: Rescuers using thermal scanners pursued a search for survivors on Monday, a day after the collapse of a building under construction that has already claimed four lives, authorities said. More than a dozen people are believed to be still missing after rescuers failed to br»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs has announced its official working hours during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, which will run from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, until Saturday, May 30, 2026. In a social media post, it stated that the headquarters of the General Authority of Customs will remain clo»»»

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded the Order of Friendship - China's highest state honour for foreign nationals - to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at a ceremony in Beijing on Monday. An official decree said that, under a Chinese law on state medals and honorary titles, Vucic had be»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health urged Hajj pilgrims to use sun umbrellas and follow preventive health measures to reduce risks linked to extreme heat during the 2026 pilgrimage season, as temperatures in Mecca and the holy sites are forecast to reach 47°C. The ministry said umbrellas could»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has opened the Green Belt Park walkway to the public, unveiling a 1.8-kilometre rubber running track designed for walking and jogging, alongside eco-friendly lighting and landscaped surroundings. The facility, which officially opened on Monday after the completion»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has won a Gold Tower Award at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for its campaign launched in November 2025, showcasing Qatar's packed and diverse calendar of world-class cultural, sporting and entertainment events. The campaign received recognition in the Tourism»»»

The Ukrainian attack on a dormitory in Starobelsk "was the final straw," the Russian Foreign Ministry has announced. Targets include specific sites where drones used by the Kiev regime are designed, manufactured, programmed, and prepared for deployment — all with the assistance of NATO specialists »»»

MINA: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has enhanced the readiness of Namirah Mosque to receive pilgrims on the Day of Arafat on Tuesday, as part of its integrated operational, technical, and awareness services to ensure a comfortable environment for worshippers. The mosque has been furnished with hi»»»

Dubai: If you have only just realised that the Eid Al Adha holidays stretch all the way until Sunday, there may still be time to plan a quick escape — if you are willing to pay for it. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One of the biggest barriers for last-minute travelle»»»

London: Britain broke its record on Monday for the hottest day in May, according to the national weather agency, with the mercury rising to 33.5C near London as the country baked in a sweltering heatwave. The previous hottest May day saw 32.8C heat, first registered in 1922 and again in 1944. It is»»»

The situation in Lovech Region is gradually returning to normal after the heavy rainfall, while commissions are beginning to assess the damage in the municipalities of Apriltsi and Troyan, Regional Governor Plamen Hristov told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on Monday. Hristov said that a joint com»»»

Phnom Penh: Cambodia's acting head of state, former prime minister Hun Sen, said he pardoned opposition leader Kem Sokha on Monday from a sentence of almost three decades for treason. Kem Sokha, who was convicted of trying to topple the former long-ruling leader's government and sentenced to 27 yea»»»

Salzburg, Austria: A woman paraglider captured the terrifying moment a small plane tore through her canopy while she was soaring over the mountains of northern Austria, sending her spiralling out of control thousands of feet in the air. The 44-year-old woman, identified as Sabrina, was paragliding »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour announced the suspension of work at its service delivery centres from May 26 to 30, 2026, for Eid Al-Adha. The centres will open and resume work on May 31, 2026. The Ministry added that customers may complete their transactions through the e-services, which will »»»

Share: Vessels sail through the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photos) – Ship-tracking data showed three liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, heading to Pakistan, ‌China and India, as well as a supertanker with Iraq»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Southern Lebanon Under Continued Israeli Fire 25-05-2026 15:30 PM Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on the soutehrn Lebanese town of Zibd»»»

Paris, France: Oil prices dropped back below $100 a barrel on Monday and stock markets rallied as investors raised expectations of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following signs that Washington and Iran were edging closer to a deal. Both North Sea Brent, the international benchmark, and West T»»»

Dubai : Dubai Police, represented by Hemaya Schools, the People of Determination Empowerment Council, and the Positive Spirit Council, in partnership with the Dubai Club for People of Determination, organised a special community celebration for the club’s students on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Th»»»

MINA: Hajj security forces at Makkah’s entrances have apprehended one expatriate and seven citizens for violating Hajj regulations by transporting 18 individuals without valid permits. The Ministry of Interior issued fines of up to SR100,000 against transporters and all those involved. Fines of up »»»

A deadly explosion and fire broke out at the MOL Group petrochemical plant in Tiszaújváros on Friday morning, leaving one person dead and several others seriously injured, according to reports from Hungarian media and official sources. The incident occurred at around 9 AM at the MOL Petrolkémia fac»»»

The BBC is officially returning with a Hungarian-language news service more than 20 years after shutting down its previous Hungarian broadcasts. The broadcaster announced that its new experimental digital platform, BBC News Magyarul, will launch on 16 June, offering news, analysis and social media »»»

Hungary’s long-awaited beach and spa season is officially getting underway this Pentecost weekend, with forecasts predicting summer-like temperatures of around 30°C nationwide. Thanks to the warm weather, dozens of outdoor baths, thermal spas and water parks are reopening across the country, giving»»»

Hungary is set for a scorching start to the final week of May, with temperatures expected to climb above 30°C in several parts of the country before a cold front brings a noticeable cooldown midweek, according to the latest forecast from HungaroMet. Summer heat arrives early Monday will bring plent»»»

Artificial intelligence has been given a central role in the Tisza government’s new program. The plans include the creation of a state system that could make administration faster and simpler, while AI could assist Hungarians in several areas of everyday life. “I want to build a ministry capable of»»»

Hungarian international and Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has added another prestigious accolade to his growing collection after being voted the club’s Player of the Season by supporters in a remarkably one-sided poll. Voting shows the Hungarian star enjoys supporters’ backing The fan vot»»»

Hungary should aim to introduce the euro at an exchange rate between 360 and 380 forints to the euro if it wants to avoid damaging the economy, according to prominent Hungarian investment analyst Viktor Zsiday. In a recent analysis cited by HVG, Zsiday examined what exchange rate would strike the r»»»

The Tesco Group has opened the first externally operated Premier franchise store in Hungary, marking a new phase in the retailer’s expansion strategy in the country. The new convenience shop opened on Thursday, 21 May, in Budapest’s 13th district and is also the first Premier franchise unit outside»»»

More inner-city districts in Budapest are moving to tighten Airbnb regulations, and the first effects are already visible in Terézváros. In recent months, several Budapest districts have raised the issue of regulating short-term apartment rentals. According to local governments, the spread of Airbn»»»

After a period of rapid price growth, Hungary’s residential property market is showing clear signs of cooling, particularly in the once-booming panel flat segment. New data from property portal Zenga suggest that sellers are increasingly being forced to lower asking prices during the advertising pe»»»

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa, KinshasaandHafsa Khalil ReutersHealth workers handling the bodies of people suspected to have died from Ebola have to be very careful in order t»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Qatar University (QU) virologist has won a prestigious award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the university announced on Monday. A university statement said Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine received the Vaccine Research and I»»»

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