The United States announced Friday that it is "dismantling a sophisticated Iranian network" used to obtain sensitive military technology. The network "impersonated and defrauded" dozens of American technology companies out of millions of dollars to "acquire advanced equipment, including spectrum an»»»

As an inveterate leftie with an irrepressible intuitive sympathy for genuine, decent conservatives – that term excludes, obviously, gutless mainstream centrists – I am always looking for exemplars of this old and venerable political species. For one thing, they are much more fun to talk to than wok»»»

Five illegal migrants have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping, drugging, and gang-raping a tourist in Rome, according to a statement released by Italian police on Thursday. Investigators said the 32-year-old Colombian woman was abducted last week after dining alone at a restaurant in the Italia»»»

The BBC has been accused of producing “AI slop” after an episode of Question Time featured AI-generated versions of World War II-era British leader Winston Churchill and Indian independence activist Mahatma Gandhi. The episode, which aired on Thursday, opened with host Fiona Bruce introducing AI-ge»»»

The United States is caught in a trap of its own making. It wants to preserve its unique position in world politics, while at the same time freeing itself from the growing burden that this position imposes. Yet Washington hasn’t found any way to do so except by insisting, ever more loudly, on its o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Across 12 abattoirs spread over different regions of Qatar, the Ministry of Municipality inspected a total of 14,584 slaughtered animals by 6pm on May 29, 2026. The Ministry, in a social media post, gave a summary of its work inspecting the abattoirs. It said that the most slaughterhou»»»

The United States and Mexico completed a first round of bilateral trade talks Friday, focused on revising the North American Free Trade Agreement in light of pressure from President Donald Trump's tariff policies. The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is due for its first review since coming into »»»

Military officials from Lebanon and Israel held "productive" talks in Washington on Friday, a US official said, adding that the meeting will complement upcoming diplomatic discussions. "Today at the Pentagon, I hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon for the security track supporting th»»»

The National Network for Children called for the restoration of the parliamentary committee responsible for children and family issues in an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the ruling majority in the 52nd National Assembly, the organization said on Saturday. On May 28, Parli»»»

Bulgaria’s deteriorating fiscal outlook has drawn the attention of the international financial press, with the Financial Times reporting that the country is expected to face an excessive deficit procedure from the European Union as early as next week. The newspaper notes that the move would come on»»»

Several international organisations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Bank, have warned of the risk of fuel shortages this summer if maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz does not return to normal swiftly. In a joint statem»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc MP Ali Fayyad stressed that “any Israeli presence on our land, regardless of its nature, form, or size, is an occupation that must be resisted and confronted relentlessly,” underscoring that this principle must remain “clear to everyone,” even am»»»

Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, but also NASA, with the two collaborating for the upcoming US Moon missions. "»»»

Donald Trump's doctor said he was in "excellent health" but advised him to lose weight, the White House said Friday, after the US president's annual medical check-up weeks before his 80th birthday. Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and »»»

Senior US and Cuban military officers met on Friday at Guantanamo Bay, the US base on the communist island, as relations between the two countries deteriorate over President Donald Trump's threatened takeover. US General Francis Donovan met with Cuban General Roberto Legra Sotolongo "for a brief ex»»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defense spending sufficiently "will face a clear shift in how we do business". NATO members pledged last year to ramp up defense-related spending to five percen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovic on the occasion of Croatia's Statehood Day.»»»

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 airstrike on the town of Zibdin 30-05-2026 10:01 AM Latest News Urgent News Hezboll»»»

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On May 30, 2024, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts against him in his New York hush-money trial involving actor Stormy Daniels. 1 of 4 | Former President Donald Trump exits the courtroom after hearing the verdict in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court»»»

Singapore: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently "will face a clear shift in how we do business". NATO members pledged last year to ramp up defence-related spending to »»»

Russia’s discussion with Armenia regarding its future in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) can only be frank and open, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Astana while answering journalists’ questions. According to him, the peoples of Russia and Armenia have been linked by ties of friendship »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s retail real estate market remained broadly stable during the first quarter of 2026 (Q1) despite softer consumer activity toward the end of the period amid regional tensions and seasonal factors, noted ValuStrat in its latest data. The report showed that total retail supply in Q»»»

A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations - the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the n»»»

A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board including 10 children, a provincial official told AFP. Deadly traffic crashes are common in Afghanistan, due in part to poor roads after decades of conflict, dangerous driving and a lack of regulation. The vehicle was»»»

Iraqi sources said on Friday that the prime minister’s office is preparing intensive consultations after Eid al-Adha as part of a plan to “reorganize the file of armed factions” and confine weapons to the state, as early moves emerge to dismantle the factions and merge them into official institutio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s beach volleyball stars Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the Round of 16 at the Ostrava Elite16 in the Czech Republic after recording their second victory of the tournament yesterday. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medalists defeated France’s Elouan Chouikh and Joadel Gene»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Three people injured as Israeli drone hits the vicinity of Nabatieh Governmental Hospital in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 30-05»»»

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Dubai: For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), moving to the UAE begins with the goal of building a better future for the people waiting back home. For OFWs Jay Esqueta, Delia Rubios, Chrissie Asuncion, and Carla Castro, that journey started with sacrifice, long working hours, and the responsibi»»»

The Russian ruble appreciated 4.9% against the US dollar in May, making it the second-best performing currency among global peers, according to Sputnik analysis of exchange data. The ruble has demonstrated the largest positive exchange rate dynamics against the US dollar among all global currencies»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is continuing its efforts to strengthen national cybersecurity capabilities through specialised training programmes aimed at enhancing expertise in data protection, information assurance, and cyber governance. As part of these efforts, a new training course focused on the impleme»»»

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump's involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files as she defended the Trump administration's actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing the process. Bondi, who spent roughly four hours on Ca»»»

The vendors of wild meat at the sprawling Masina Market in the Congolese capital don’t always display their goods openly. Customers must ask for whatever they're looking for, whether it is a giant swamp rodent or the severed parts of an antelope. Others occasionally sell in the open, like the women»»»

BTA will present its internship programmes with its own information stand at the Bulgaria across Five Oceans career forum, organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform and taking place on Friday at Inter Expo Center in Sofia. A key focus of BTA’s presentation will be its School of BTA internship an»»»

A meeting was held in Astana between First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, and Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. The parties discussed current issues related to the development of Kyrgyzstan — UAE cooper»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation concluded its Eid Al-Adha celebrations yesterday. The festivities, which began on Wednesday and continued for three days, transformed Katara into a lively destination, attracting thousands of visitors from within Qatar and abroad. Director of Publ»»»

The football world will have its eyes on Budapest this Saturday as the Puskás Arena hosts the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. While many fans were unable to secure tickets for the match itself, there will still be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the occasion ac»»»

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Doha, Qatar: As part of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations, the Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), one of the centers affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, participated in awareness and entertainment activities in cooperation with the management of the ‘Sa’a Wa Sa’a’ Hour»»»

A new Market Links survey commissioned by bTV shows President Rumen Radev with a record 56% level of public trust, positioning him as the only political figure with a positive balance between trust and distrust, at 56% versus 22%. The poll presents him as a broadly unifying figure in a political en»»»

Repeated Israeli strikes on the medieval Beaufort Castle and its surroundings east of Nabatieh have revived debate over one of southern Lebanon’s most sensitive sites due to its elevated position overlooking Palestinian territories, Syria and Lebanon. For decades, the Crusader fortress was a comman»»»

Two earthquakes were recorded in Kyrgyzstan yesterday, May 30, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. The first occurred at 2:15 p.m. The second at 4:27 p.m. The epicenter of the subsequent seismic activity was located 3 kilometers northwest of the district center»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new randomised study by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has found that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who received psychosocial interventions alongside medication showed significantly greater improvements in symptoms and daily functioning than child»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced that operations at the Single Window Services Center will resume tomorrow, following the Eid Al Adha holiday closure, while confirming that all electronic services and transactions remain accessible around the clock through the Sin»»»

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United States sought a "stable equilibrium" in Asia. Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which bri»»»

NEW DELHI: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighboring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The former military chief will also hold talks with business representatives during his five-day visit, accord»»»

Doha, Qatar: Many young people struggle with career choices not because they lack ambition, but because they are often pressured into following paths chosen by others, according to Qatari career coach Noora Salem Albuhaddoud Al-Dosari (pictured). Al-Dosari, an experienced human resources profession»»»

Doha, Qatar: A large number of citizens and residents on Friday, May 29, 2026, attended the funeral of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah following Asr prayer. The funeral prayer for the late leader was performed at the Nasser bin Abdu»»»