Gulf News 4m

Class 12 results row: Is CBSE’s marking system fair? Board responds on evaluation system fairness

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reaffirmed its commitment to a fair, transparent and consistent evaluation system following social media discussions around Class 12 results and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) method. The Board said the OSM system was introduced to improve transparen»»»

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Business-review 12m

Dentons advises UniCredit on financing for large solar and battery storage project in Bulgaria

Global law firm Dentons has advised UniCredit as sole global coordinator, mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, together with a group of lenders and including Raiffeisen Bank International AG, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, United Bulgarian Bank and Eurobank Bulgaria on a ma»»»

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Al Manar 13m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:40 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with artillery shells and a rocket barrage: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:40 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with artille»»»

Arab News 14m

Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza Strip

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces now control 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, suggesting troops have expanded into more of the Palestinian territory than set out in an October ceasefire plan. His comments come as Gaza remains gripped by daily violence, and as efforts to»»»

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UPI 15m

Andy Burnham campaign to challenge Keir Starmer gathers momentum - UPI.com

The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, arrives at Downing Street in London for a meeting with regional mayors on March 31. Burnham announced Thursday his intention to quit and challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party and the position of prime minister of »»»

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The Peninsula 17m

'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad

Brussels, Belgium: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape". Lukaku, who has scored 89 goals in 124 international appearances, has struggled for form and fitness at Serie A club Napoli this »»»

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Al Manar 25m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Friday 15-05-2026 a Merkava tank on the Al-Bayyada–Naqoura road with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 26m

Food as a weapon of war: MSF’s says Israeli restrictions of aid resulted in alarming malnutrition in Gaza

DUBAI: Israeli restrictions on food and humanitarian aid have resulted in alarming levels of malnutrition in Gaza, with devastating consequences for pregnant women, newborns and infants, according to a new analysis by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The medical charity said its data shows a sharp d»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Czech police find stolen skull of saint

Prague: Czech police said on Friday they had found the skull of a 13th century saint, days after it was stolen from a church in the north of the country. Police said they had arrested a suspect, who had admitted to taking the skull of St Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in the basilica of St»»»

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Tanjug 32m

Macut, Greek culture minister discuss advancement of cultural cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut received Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni in Belgrade on Friday to discuss advancement of cultural cooperation between the two countries, preservation of cultural heritage and strengthening of institutional ties between Serbia and Greece. "Macut stated that Serb»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Friday, the country's weather agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit at 8:22 pm (1122 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Miyagi prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Several injured in Libya football clashes, govt building set ablaze

Tripoli, Libya: Clashes that erupted after a football match in a western Libyan town left several people injured, authorities said Friday, while a government building was set on fire in capital Tripoli. Fights began in the town of Tarhuna, some 80 kilometres (49 miles) south of the capital, after a»»»

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DW 37m

US-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, Taiwan

ConflictsChinaUS-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, TaiwanAndrew Zi-Qi Fang Washington DC | Darko JanjevicDonald Trump hopes to have China help him end the war in Iran, but this goal seemed far from guaranteed as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Beijing. Xi Jinping, in turn, took th»»»

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Arab News 38m

Israel strikes Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

BEIRUT: Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries’ envoys were set to meet for a second day of peace talks in Washington. A truce in the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah has been in pla»»»

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Arab News 38m

Russian border city shrugs off Baltic fears of attack

PSKOV, Russia: Europe’s Baltic states lie just half an hour away — sealed off and on edge — from the Russian border city of Pskov, where the locals shrug off fears their country will attack as they play their part in supporting Moscow’s army fighting in Ukraine. Beneath the round towers of Pskov’s »»»

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Naharnet 38m

Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

Six people were killed Friday in strikes on south Lebanon, hours before Lebanese and Israeli envoys were set to meet for a second day of talks in Washington. Israel's military called on residents of five villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks, despite a truce»»»

Naharnet 38m

Berri tells Aoun he can convince Hezbollah to cease fire if Israel does

Speaker Nabih Berri has told President Joseph Aoun in a phone call that Hezbollah would fully commit to a ceasefire if the Lebanese delegation managed to clench a ceasefire commitment from the Israeli side, MTV reported on Friday afternoon, shortly before the start of the second day of Lebanese-Isr»»»

UPI 39m

U.S. Central Command chief: Iran's military 'severely degraded' - UPI.com

U.S. Central Command's Adm. Brad Cooper contradicted recent reports that internal intelligence assessments given to senior U.S. officials showed that Iran retained most of its prewar missile capacity. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- The war in Iran has "s»»»

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Business-review 48m

GymBeam, the first “Shop of the Year” in Compari.ro competition

The competition, which has a consolidated tradition across Central and Eastern Europe, focuses on the quality of services provided by online stores as perceived directly by consumers. The final ranking is based on community votes and evaluations collected from verified purchases, providing a clear »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

Sofia University's GATE Institute Presented with Academic Project of the Year Award

The Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski was honoured with the prestigious annual Academic Project of the Year award during the InfoSec SEE 2026 international conference - the largest cybersecurity event in Southeast Europe, the Institute reported. Th»»»

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Sputnik 56m

US Overseas Biolabs Probe Aims to Rein in ‘Deep State’ Bureaucracy

The announced investigation into secret US overseas biolabs by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) could end up being more of an internal compliance review than a sweeping exposé, experts told Sputnik. "This is less about legal prosecution and more about the administration as»»»

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Tanjug 56m

Djuric: Pristina will not become CoE member today

CHISINAU - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is attending the 135th Council of Europe (CoE) Committee of Ministers meeting in Chisinau, said Pristina would not become a CoE member on Friday even though some European ministers had openly called for granting Pristina membership in the organisation. "Good »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

X pledges crackdown on illegal content in UK

London, United Kingdom: X says it is committed to cracking down on illegal content to protect UK users, Britain's media regulator said Friday, as it steps up pressure on social media platforms. The commitments include reviewing suspected illegal terrorist and hate content within an average of 24 ho»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia launches Middle East’s first simulator to stress-test Hajj roads

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has deployed the Middle East’s first heavy traffic load simulator to test the durability of Hajj roads and evaluate their ability to withstand long-term pressure equivalent to more than 20 years of traffic movement. In a video published on the official X account of the Saudi Pr»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia unveils massive Hajj transport operation

Dubai: More than 33,000 buses and 5,000 taxis have been prepared to serve pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority announced, as part of operational plans aimed at ensuring smooth mobility and improving transport efficiency across the holy sites. The authorit»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz: state TV

TEHRAN: The naval forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television said Friday, after Tehran blocked the waterway following US-Israeli strikes. Since the outbreak of war on February 28, Iran has largely blocked shipping t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Trakia University in Stara Zagora Unveils Statue of William Gladstone

A statue of British statesman William Gladstone was unveiled Friday at the Trakia University in Stara Zagora to mark the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. The full-length bronze statue stands in a special university exhibit featuring books, portraits, a relief sculpture, and an original 1870»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

No drones detected in Finnish airspace, after drone alert

Helsinki, Finland: No drones were confirmed in Finland's airspace on Friday, Finnish authorities said, after an early-morning emergency alert led to jets being scrambled and air traffic suspended over Helsinki for several hours. Safety authorities issued an alert for the Uusimaa region in southern »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Araghchi: After US Defeat, BRICS Looks at Iran Differently

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has revealed that Tehran deliberately avoided exposing the UAE’s role in the US-Israeli aggression during recent BRICS meetings, only speaking out after Emirati representatives raised the issue first. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ g»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil, Iran and China: What markets are really telling us about the Middle East tensions

The latest escalation involving Iran has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global market attention. Oil prices reacted immediately, volatility picked up, and investors were reminded how quickly geopolitical risks can ripple through global markets. Brent crude briefly spiked towards»»»

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Arab News 1h

Thirty-six countries approve creation of special tribunal for Ukraine

STRASBOURG: Thirty-four Council of Europe member states, along with Australia, Costa Rica and the EU as an institution, said Friday they would join a future special tribunal for Ukraine tasked with prosecuting Russia over its invasion of the country. “The time for Russia to be held to account for i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

War imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans

Gjirokastër, Albania: Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April. But experts tracking the rare birds say local teams have struggled to find more than a handful in recent weeks, raising fears that»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Miyagi: JMA

Tokyo, Japan: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Friday, the country's weather agency said. No immediate injuries or damage have been reported. The temblor occurred at 8:22pm local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring lower 5 on Jap»»»

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UPI 1h

Watch: Bear caught on camera enjoying 'all-you-can-eat' bird seed 'buffet' - UPI.com

May 14 (UPI) -- Police in New Mexico are reminding residents to keep food out of reach of wildlife after a bear was caught on camera enjoying an "all-you can eat breakfast buffet" of bird seed. The Red River Marshal's Office said on social media that a resident on Silver Bell captured video of the »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President and Indian PM discuss strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and review regional developments

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President, Indian PM oversee major agreements and MoUs

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, today witnessed the exchange of several agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at advancing cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Macut: Serbia wants to be country of stability, predictability and development

BELGRADE - Serbia wants to be a country of stability, predictability and development, and cooperation among institutions, businesses and the financial sector is important for that, Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Friday at the opening of Business Summit 2026 in Belgrade. "For that very reason, it is»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kohli open to 2027 World Cup if he can still 'add value'

New Delhi: India batting great Virat Kohli said in a podcast released on Friday he would consider playing in the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup if he can still "add value" to the team. The 37-year-old Kohli, regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen of his generation, is a hero to hundreds of mi»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Zawtar Al-Gharbiya and two drone strikes on Harouf - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Zawtar Al-Gharbiya and two drone strikes on Harouf 15-05-»»»

The Peninsula 1h

UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz: state media

Dubai, UAE: The UAE is to fast-track construction of a new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, official media said on Friday, after the Middle East war crippled exports through the vital waterway. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered state oil giant »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Thai lawmakers vote to revive clean air bill

Bangkok: Thailand's parliament on Friday revived a law that would enshrine the right to breathable air and tax emitters, setting up a final vote in the senate on the landmark legislation. Several cities in Thailand, including Bangkok and northern tourist hub Chiang Mai, suffer from seasonal smog, s»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The uncompromising resistance and the honorable victory against the world’s brutal aggressors have strengthened the people’s resolve to preserve cultural independence - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The uncompromising resistance and the honorable victory against the world’s brutal aggressors have stren»»»

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Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The Iranian nation is ready to confront the US cultural invasion - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The Iranian nation is ready to confront the US cultural invasion 15-05-2026 14:10 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

Gulf News 2h

Lemnisk welcomes former Emirates NBD banking veteran Suvo Sarkar as strategic advisor to accelerate agentic AI vision

Lemnisk, a leading enterprise Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Suvo Sarkar to its advisory board. Sarkar is a distinguished banking executive whose expertise will help guide Lemnisk's mission to revolutionise customer engagement through agentic AI an»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Air India suspends, reduces international flights until August 2026 amid rising costs

Air India has announced temporary cuts and suspensions across several international routes between June and August 2026, citing ongoing airspace restrictions and record-high jet fuel prices impacting global operations. The airline said the move is aimed at improving schedule stability and reducing »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

Six people were killed Friday in strikes on south Lebanon, hours before Lebanese and Israeli envoys were set to meet for a second day of talks in Washington. Israel's military called on residents of five villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks, despite a truce»»»

Naharnet 2h

Report: Israel would seek US approval to hit 'Beirut' if Iran war renews

If the U.S. war against Iran is renewed, it would have "immediate implications" for the war picture in Lebanon, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported. "In such a scenario, Israel would ask the United States for a 'green light' to renew strikes in Beirut, amid Hezbollah's increased use of expl»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

London: Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife Victoria's collective wealth reached an estimated £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion) this year, the Rich List compilers s»»»

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