6 Saudi German Hospital board members quit after regulator fines
Dubai: Six board and audit committee members at Middle East Healthcare Company (Saudi German Health) have resigned with immediate effect, Gulf News can reveal. The revelation comes a day after Saudi Arabia’s market regulator announced final decisions convicting 11 individuals over financial stateme»»»
INLUCC former president handed ten-year sentence over forgery [update1]
Tunis, May 22 (TAP)- Former president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) Chawki Tabib was sentenced to 10 years in prison.The sentence was handed Thursday by the Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis...»»»
Kerala expat shares Big Ticket prize with 50-member group after lucky win
Dubai: A Dubai-based expat from Kerala is celebrating a memorable Big Ticket win after his long-running group entry struck lucky in the latest weekly e-draw, earning Dh25,000 to be shared among 50 members. Girishkumar Parayanthazhathu, a sales manager who has been living in Dubai since 2003, has hi»»»
ISNR 2026 concludes in Abu Dhabi with record attendance and global participation
The ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi after attracting more than 37,000 visitors and bringing together leading companies and experts from around the world. Held under the patronage of Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the exhibiti»»»
Government Prepares Full Risk Analysis of Water Shortage Hotspots
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, together with other departments, is carrying out a detailed analysis of settlements at risk of water shortage, a task assigned by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, said Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov on Friday. Shishkov was in the Nation»»»
US–Iran draft agreement signals to ease tensions and open Hormuz strait – Al Arabiya
DUBAI: The draft agreement between the United States and Iran will algedely include a series of significant commitments aimed at reducing tensions and stabilizing the region, according to a copy of the document obtained by Al Arabiya. Al Arabiya did not say where they obtained the document from. Th»»»
Nearly 1 in 2 EVs sold in the Middle East were in the UAE
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reinforced its position as a leading regional hub for the transition toward sustainable mobility after ranking first in the Middle East for electric vehicle (EV) sales for the second consecutive year, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026 repor»»»
Lebanese Arm: All Officers and Soldiers Perform National Duties with Utmost Professionalism, Responsibility, and Discipline
The Lebanese Army responded to the statement issued by the US Treasury Department concerning the involvement of a Lebanese Army officer in leaking intelligence information this year, affirming that all the officers and soldiers perform their national duties with utmost professionalism, responsibili»»»
RAK Police step up beach safety campaign as summer crowds grow
Ras Al Khaimah: As beaches across the emirate begin attracting larger crowds during the summer season, Ras Al Khaimah Police has launched a month-long awareness campaign aimed at promoting beach safety and preventing drowning incidents. The campaign is being organised by the Media and Public Relati»»»
Abu Dhabi shuts down butcher shop after repeated food safety breaches
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has ordered the administrative closure of Ahal Al Raya Butchery, located in the Hadbat Al Zafranah area of Abu Dhabi Island, citing repeated food safety violations and practices deemed hazardous to public health. In a statement, the aut»»»
Chile and Denmark — main suppliers of frozen fish to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
In the first quarter of 2026, frozen fish imports to Kyrgyzstan reached $2,602,600. According to the National Statistical Committee, frozen fish accounts for the main share of demand on the foreign market. Where the fish comes from and in what volumes The geography of frozen fish supplies shows a h»»»
Education Minister Says Government Will Take Measures to Halt Closure of Schools
Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev told Parliament on Friday that the government would implement a package of measures aimed at halting the negative trend of school closures, particularly in smaller settlements. He was responding to a question from Angel Yanchev of Vazrazhdane concerning»»»
Energy: Clean energy share drops to 4.03% of electricity mix in 2025
Tunis, May 22 (TAP) — The share of clean energy sources in Tunisia’s electricity generation mix fell to 4.03% in 2025, down from around 4.4% in 2024, according to a report by the Energy Research Center.The decline was mainly driven by a drop in...»»»
Boyko Rashkov Claims Petyo Petrov Was Linked to Borissov Government in Selection of European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva
“There is absolutely no doubt for us about the connection between Petyo Petrov and the government of Boyko Borissov in the appointment of Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva ,” MP Boyko Rashkov of Continue the Change said during a briefing in Parliament. Petyo Petrov, a privately practi»»»
Hezbollah Military Media Posts Video of Targeting Gathering of IOF in Odaisseh Border Town, South Lebanon with Loitering Drones
This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance’s operation targeting a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Odaisseh town in southern Lebanon with loitering drones. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»
Trump granted extraordinary IRS immunity in tax leak settlement
New York: Remember Donald Trump's response in the 2016 presidential debate, when Hillary Clinton blasted him for paying virtually no federal taxes? "That makes me smart," Trump said. By that logic, Trump is looking smarter than ever now. On Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service agreed to drop all p»»»
India travel alert for Ebola: Kochi and Chennai airports tighten screening for international travellers
Kochi and Chennai airports have stepped up Ebola surveillance and passenger screening measures as part of nationwide precautionary efforts following global health alerts. While Kochi has activated a 24-hour monitoring system after an emergency preparedness meeting, Chennai has issued a passenger ad»»»
OSCE Welcomes the Consensual Approval by Parliament of the Amendaments Rules
The OSCE Presence to Tirana, welcomes the consensual approval by parliament of the amendments to the Assembly Rules of Procedure. In a short statement by the OSCE, this was considered a positive step for political dialogue and the functioning of parliamentary democracy. "The changes reflect a Const»»»
INLUCC former president handed ten-year sentence over forgery
Tunis, May 22 (TAP)- Former president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) Chawki Tabib was sentenced to 10 years in prison.The sentence was handed Thursday by the Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis...»»»
Stamp Commemorating Bulgarian Education Anthem and First May 24 Celebration Validated in Sofia
A postage stamp marking the 125th anniversary of the anthem of Bulgarian education and the 175th anniversary of the first May 24 celebrations in Plovdiv was validated at the Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia on Thursday. The issue was released jointly by the National Library, the Mi»»»
Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding
Kathmandu, Nepal: Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world's highest peak. "They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nive»»»
Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager - club
Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola will bring his trophy-laden decade as manager of Manchester City to an end this weekend, the club announced on Friday. "Deep inside, I know it's my time," said Guardiola, who will take charge for the final time against Aston Villa on Sunday.»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports fresh Israeli drone strike on the city of Nabatieh - 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 fresh Israeli drone strike on the city of Nabatieh 22-05-2026 13:11 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»
Prime Minister Deplores Apparent Inaction Against Judicial System Dependencies
Reacting to fresh disclosures about Bulgaria's European prosecutor, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday that nothing has been done to address judicial system dependencies in the cases of "The Eight Dwarfs" and "The Notary". "No progress at all has been achieved over the years, so I hope for a»»»
Meteorology Institute Issues Yellow and Orange Code Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Several Regions
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow and orange code warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in 20 regions around Bulgaria on Friday, according to an announcement published on NIMH's website. An orange alert has been issued for seven regions in Northern an»»»
Romania outperforms European FDI market as investment projects rise 16% – EY survey
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe declined in 2025, marking a period of slowdown and structural transformation in the investment landscape. The number of announced projects was 7% lower than in 2024 and remains significantly below peak-period levels, against a backdrop shaped by moderate ec»»»
Russia Says Four Killed, 35 Children Wounded in Ukrainian Attack on Luhansk Region
Russian officials said at least four people had been killed and 35 children wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine. Reuters was not able to verify what happened independently and there was no immediate commen»»»
Greece demands apology from Ukraine over drone incident
A Ukrainian naval drone found off a Greek island earlier this month could have sunk a civilian ship and led to mass casualties, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has said. The unmanned surface vessel (USV) was reportedly a Ukrainian Magura V3 kamikaze drone, capable of carrying an explosive payl»»»
Merz proposes limited EU role for Ukraine falling short of Kiev’s demands
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine a limited “interim” status within the EU as a way to deal with its accession ambitions, according to media reports on Thursday that cited a letter by Merz to bloc leaders. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly demanded full members»»»
US missile stockpiles strained as Israel conserved air defenses during Iran war
Israel conserved its air defense interceptors during the Iran war while the US expended significant portions of its stockpiles, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing anonymous US officials. US forces used more than 200 THAAD interceptors, around half of the total stockpile, and over 100 »»»
Trump to send 5,000 additional US troops to Poland
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, citing his support for the country’s conservative president, Karol Nawrocki. The move comes after the Pentagon abruptly canceled a planned rotation of 4,000 US troops into Poland last week, triggering conf»»»
NATO should ‘direct’ Ukrainian drones against Russia – Swedish PM
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said NATO states should help Kiev “direct” its drone attacks “in the right directions,” blaming a string of Ukrainian UAV incursions into the airspace of the US-led bloc on Moscow. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said this week that Latvia allowed Uk»»»
Lebanon army says soldiers loyal after US sanctions one over alleged Hezbollah links
Lebanon's military said Friday its soldiers were loyal to the institution after the U.S. announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it "affirms that all officers and members of the military inst»»»
We need a comprehensive vision to plan for future generations
Rotary Club of Giza Metropolitan hosted Dr. Ahmed Zaki Badr, the New Minister of Local and Administrative Development, at its annual education month gathering. Dr. Zaki, who has great experience in education as a former minister of education, tackled various educational aspects and challenges. The »»»
India capital’s auto-rickshaws get Trump makeover
New Delhi: New Delhi’s iconic auto-rickshaws have received a Donald Trump-themed makeover to mark the United States’ 250th Independence celebrations and the upcoming India visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but not everyone is a fan. The US embassy said it is providing thousands of vehicle co»»»
How this Syrian expat's love for animals shaped his 44-year journey in the UAE
Dubai: When Dr. Faisal Shaheen arrived in the UAE in 1972, Abu Dhabi was still in the early stages of its transformation into the modern city it is today. More than five decades later, the Syrian expat has become one of the capital’s most familiar faces among pet owners, a veterinarian trusted by g»»»
Israeli air strikes target southern Lebanese towns of Jwayya and Toulin: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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PM Radev Says There Will Be No Mechanical Cuts in State Administration, It Serves Interest of Bulgarian People and Business
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said there would be no "mechanical" staff cuts in the state administration, stressing that the government would first carry out a detailed analysis before undertaking any reforms. "The state administration serves the interests of both citizens and businesses. It must work»»»
Trump Pledges Extra Troops for Poland
US President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, only hours before Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet alliance ministers in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war. Trump, in a Truth Social post, cited his relationship »»»
Lebanon Army Says Soldiers Loyal after US Sanctions One over Alleged Hezbollah Links
Lebanon's military said Friday its soldiers were loyal to the institution after the US announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it "affirms that all officers and members of the military instit»»»
ARMAF unveils Timeless Collective Season 2 at Atlantis Dubai
ARMAF the biggest fragrance hoise in UAE with a presence in 140 countries, brought fragrance, culture, and entertainment together in spectacular fashion with the unveiling of The Timeless Collective – Season 2 at Wavehouse, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. Hosting over 250 creators, media personalities, t»»»
Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan meets with President of Turkmenistan - | 24.KG
During a working visit to Turkmenistan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The bilateral meeting took place during Adylbek Kasymaliev’s participation in the regular me»»»
More Than 250 Mln People Worldwide Use Cyrillic, a Bulgarian Contribution to Global Civilization, Says MRF MP Atidzhe Alieva-Veli
“Today, more than 250 million people around the world use the Cyrillic alphabet in their daily lives – a contribution of our country to global civilization and cultural progress,” MP Atidzhe Alieva-Veli said in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum marking May 24, the Day of Saints Cyril and»»»
Prosecution Appeals Petyo Petrov Sentence, Orders Nationwide Search in Separate Case
The Sofia City Prosecution Office will appeal the sentence handed to former investigator Petyo Petrov, nicknamed "Peppi the Euro" and will seek a guilty verdict on all charges, prosecutors said. On Wednesday, the Sofia City Court found Petrov guilty of preparing forged documents and imposed an admi»»»
Former Spain international Azpilicueta hangs up his boots aged 36
Madrid, Spain: Former Spain international defender Cesar Azpilicueta announced his retirement from professional football on Friday at the age of 36. The defender, who played for Spain 44 times, made his announcement on social media. "This season will be my last as a professional footballer. After s»»»
Explosion at Hungary Petrochemical Plant Kills 1, Injures 7
An explosion at a petrochemical plant in Hungary on Friday killed one person and injured several others, according to a statement by Hungarian energy company Mol Group, which owns the plant. The explosion in Tiszaújváros, in eastern Hungary, occurred during a restart of the plant following maintena»»»
Supply Minister: Egypt Plans Global Grain Hub
Egypt, the biggest buyer of Russian wheat, aims to create a global grain trading and storage hub, Supply Minister Sherif Farouk said on Friday, speaking at a grains event in the Russian city of Sochi. Faruk said that Egypt is pursuing an ambitious and comprehensive strategy to transform the count»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Kills Six, Including Two Rescuers and Child
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that "six people were martyred" including two rescuers from the Risala»»»
Israeli strike kills six, including two rescuers and child in Deir Qanoun
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that "six people were martyred" including two rescuers from the Risala»»»
Le Drian warns of 'dangerous' situation in Lebanon, lauds leaders 'courage'
French President's special envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian has warned of "a dangerous situation" in Lebanon, pointing out to divisions inside the country, regarding Israel and Hezbollah. In an interview Thursday, Le Drian said Lebanon's unity and integrity are at risk, citing the Israeli occupa»»»