Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates HE Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the cal»»»

N'DJAMENA: Supported by benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has dispatched a food aid convoy to the Massaguet area, about 70km from the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, as part of an urgent humanitarian response. The initiative coincides with the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and its 'Greates»»»

As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance. The message from Washington today came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 — NATO’s collective defence guarantee. In recent »»»

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in China on Saturday, Chinese state media said, kicking off a four-day trip overshadowed by the Iran war. The Chinese foreign ministry has yet to confirm whether the pair will discuss the conflict in the Middle East, which Islamabad and Beijing have »»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine deserves full EU membership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday, pointing out that his country was defending Europe by fighting off the Russian invasion. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pitched to make Kyiv an "associate member" without voting rights, for the »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders, and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by Japan, the Republi»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of the sisterly State of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan»»»

Lebanon's unresolved financial and monetary issues continue to generate new and pressing obligations for the executive, legislative and monetary authorities. Although they have been partially overshadowed by the storm of war and its devastating human, reconstruction and social consequences, these i»»»

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has said its forces have redirected more than 100 commercial vessels under an ongoing maritime blockade of Iranian ports, marking a key escalation in enforcement operations across the region. The operation, launched on April 13 under a presidential directive,»»»

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Beirut, Lebanon: Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, hours after overnight raids on the country's south and east, including one that damaged a hospital, its chief executive told AFP. Israel's military has been pounding Lebanon despite an April 17 ceasefire, while Lebanese movement Hezbol»»»

The Russian Foreign Ministry has received numerous applications from foreign journalists to visit the site of the Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters. “The press will be there. We’ve received applications from a large number of journalists and wil»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted two Iron Dome batteries at the Israeli occupation’s Biranit barracks with Ababil attack quadcopters, scoring co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday issued safety guidelines urging motorists to follow essential road safety measures while driving through tunnels. In a post on social media, the ministry advised drivers to avoid overtaking from the right and comply with all posted tunnel instruct»»»

NEW YORK: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the »»»

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MANILA: With her family’s utility bills rising in the Philippines, Lordeth, a US-based caregiver, has lately been considering taking on an extra job. Though with her current job enables her to send around $1,800 — half her salary — home every month, she is no longer certain that will be enough as p»»»

ISTANBUL: Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they have been mistreated at the hands of Israeli soldiers, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 250 mi»»»

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s healthcare system is prepared for Hajj — one of its most demanding seasons of the year. From medical teams to supplies, preventative and response methods are in place to handle everything from heat exhaustion to illnesses across the holy sites. Medical supply chain services co»»»

Dubai International Airport continues to expand its global reach, with more than 40 airlines operating through the hub and connecting passengers across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Alongside flagship carriers Emirates and flydubai, the airport serves a wide network of international air»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council For FATWA has clarified the religious requirements for sacrificial animals ahead of Eid Al Adha, detailing the conditions and age criteria that must be met for the ritual sacrifice to be considered valid under Islamic law. The council said sacrificial animals must meet th»»»

London: Pep Guardiola has revealed his biggest regret at Manchester City was ignoring Joe Hart's plea to remain the club's goalkeeper. Guardiola will take charge of his final match as City boss on Sunday against Aston Villa, bringing down the curtain on a glittering 10-year reign in Manchester. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the first group of Qatari pilgrims arrive at Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, Hamad International Airport has extended additional support and care to pilgrims making the journey. HIA said that it had opened check-in counters at Rows 6 and 8, with early check-in allowed 24 hours before »»»

Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) is facing a significant decline in membership amid growing internal divisions surrounding the leadership referendum organized by former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. According to figures confirmed by the party headquarters, the country’s largest opposition force curre»»»

Israel warned the residents of 10 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately to avoid planned air strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of the terrorist Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the army is compelled to act forcefully against it. The arm»»»

Narayanganj, Bangladesh: Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star -- an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to be sacrificed within days. Owner Zia Uddin Mridha, 38, said his brother named the 700 kilogramme (1,500 poun»»»

CAIRO: A Saudi-backed, big-budget action film shot largely in Riyadh, “7 Dogs” is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious productions to emerge from the region. Set for release on May 27, with a red carpet premiere in Cairo on May 22, the film brings together a major Arab ensemble featuring»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with the President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump. During the call, the two sides reviewed the latest developments in the region, particularly regional and international efforts aimed at consolidating calm a»»»

Doha: Qatar’s industrial investment volume reached QR270bn during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 0.13 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI). The ministry said 32 factories were evaluated for readines»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the regulations governing public procurement. According to the resolution, the list of cases in which goods, works, and services may be procured through a special procedure without standard competitive mechanisms has been updated. The changes also »»»

Dubai: A major real estate fraud case that promised luxury beachfront chalets and high-return resort investments in Egypt has ended with heavy prison sentences in Kuwait, after authorities uncovered one of the country’s most significant property scam operations in recent years. Kuwait’s Criminal Co»»»

Authorities across the UAE have announced free public parking during the Eid Al Adha holiday period as part of nationwide measures to ease mobility and support residents during the long break. The exemption applies across major emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, where public p»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah has introduced a new logistics facilitation measure exempting cargo trucks arriving from Oman through key border crossings from truck toll gate fees, as part of the emirate’s efforts to strengthen supply chains and enhance freight movement across the UAE. The initiative, launched t»»»

An International Youth Tourism Forum-Festival under the motto «Friendship, Unity and Cooperation» is being held in the city of Kadamdzhay in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. According to the statement, the event aims to deve»»»

Setúbal, Portugal: A French woman suspected of abandoning her two young boys in Portugal and her partner arrived at court on Saturday for further questioning, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. The 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man could potentially be placed in pretrial detention f»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has extended the weather alert for May 23–25. According to weather forecasters, unstable weather with localized heavy rains is expected in the foothill and mountainous regions of the republic. As a result, mudflows are possible, and river water levels a»»»

A man once labelled China’s “most devoted fraudster” has reignited debate over healthcare costs and desperation after mainland media revisited the story of how he illegally secured life-saving dialysis for his wife. The case centres on Liao Dan, a former factory worker in Beijing whose family fell »»»

Sharjah: An Indian expat woman and her young daughter were found dead at a residential building in Sharjah, according to reports in Malayalam media. Several Malayalam news outlets on Saturday reported that the 35-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found dead at an apartment building»»»

The Kyrgyz diaspora has proposed installing a monument to outstanding Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov in St. Petersburg in a park named in his honor, with the unveiling planned to coincide with the writer’s 100th anniversary. The press service of the Zhogorku Kenesh reported. According to the statem»»»

European Union countries will face large bills for defense, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance ministers on Saturday, suggesting a mix of reforms, consolidation and joint borrowing as a way to manage that. "If left unchecked, public debt will b»»»

Washington, United States: The Trump administration announced on Friday that most foreigners seeking a green card granting permanent US residency must apply from their home countries. "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to app»»»

LUGANSK (Sputnik) - The death toll from the attack on a college in the Lugansk People’s Republic on Saturday rose to 11, while the whereabouts of 10 people remain unknown, Lugansk People's Republic head Leonid Pasechnik said. "As of midday on May 23, 11 victims of this monstrous crime have died: ei»»»

Bolivian riot police fired tear gas at anti-government demonstrators in La Paz on Friday as unions and Indigenous groups renewed demands for President Rodrigo Paz to resign amid a deepening economic crisis and mounting unrest. Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz o»»»

Addis Ababa: Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15. "Three new cases of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed in the country," the health ministry said, »»»

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detaine»»»

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people and trapped dozens underground, state media reported Saturday, in the country's biggest mining disaster in more than 15 years. A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 pe»»»

LESNYYE DALI, Moscow Region, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday said that Armenia is being drawn into an anti-Russian camp in an attempt to make Russia "suffer as much as possible." "The West is trying to pull apart our allies, first and foremost beginning with ou»»»

South Korean company plans $200 million joint investment with ReElement Technologies to produce rare earth materials and permanent magnets in the United States The entrance of POSCO Tower Yeoksam in Seoul, photographed May 22, 2026. Photo by Hyojoon Jeon / UPI May 22 (Asia Today) -- POSCO Internati»»»

Paris, France: Alone in her bedroom, six-year-old Emilia laughs at jokes told by kids on the other side of the world and listens to stories told by a lively adult voice. The tales and gags -- many baffling to adult ears -- are emitted by a Yoto player, one of a growing class of sound-only gadgets f»»»

Makkah: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year. Pilgrims have continued to flock to Saudi Arabia to participate in this year's hajj. "The total num»»»