BELGRADE - Petar U, a waiter at a Belgrade restaurant who is suspected of involvement in covering up a recent murder of a man inside the establishment, has been placed in custody for up to 30 days. The Higher Court in Belgrade has placed him in custody to prevent witness-tampering or a repetition o»»»

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute between Florida, California and Washington Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by Florida against California and Washington over a fatal crash involving a truck drive»»»

An Iranian child carrries a photograph Sunday of a relative killed in the war in Tehran, Iran. On Monday, Iran said Monday's attacks on Iran violated a cease-fire. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Iran said the U.S. strikes on Iran Monday were a "gross violation" of the f»»»

In a large-scale humanitarian initiative marking the day of Arafah, Sharjah Charity International distributed 15,000 Iftar meals to workers and underprivileged families across multiple locations in Sharjah at sunset on Tuesday. The campaign, launched under the title “Day of Arafah Meals,” formed pa»»»

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has exchanged cables of congratulation with his brothers, their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, the leaders of sisterly Arab and Islamic countries. HH the Amir also received cables of congratulations on this o»»»

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia announced today that the total number of pilgrims for the 1447 AH Hajj season reached 1,707,301, with international pilgrims arriving through various entry points making up 1,546,655, while domestic pilgrims, comprising citizens and resi»»»

Damascus, May.26 (SANA) Director General of Local Production and Export and Development Authority, Manhal al-Fares, stated that Syrian exports have begun witnessing a gradual recovery since the beginning of 2026, with notable improvement in export activity and the return of several regional markets»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan plan to increase mutual trade turnover to $500 million. It was announced at a meeting of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erlist Akunbekov, with his Tajik counterpart, Sulaimon Ziezoda, in Dushanbe. The press service of the Cabinet of Min»»»

Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Adilet Orozbekov, participated in a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the CSTO Security Council, which took place on May 26 in Moscow. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, representatives of the Collective Security Tr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted two Merkava tanks in the town of Rashaf at 10:45 on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with two Ababil loitering g»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying a state visit to Kazakhstan for the second time, contrary to protocol practice, which underlines the unprecedented high level of relations between the countries, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. Putin will arrive in Astana on W»»»

A French school aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexually assaulting kindergarten pupils, in the first such public hearing since a flurry of allegations of abuse rocked the capital. Parents in the city have in recent months accused supervisors in charge of children outside the clas»»»

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man inside the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Tuesday. "A citizen... was killed by Israeli fire in the Jenin camp, and ambulance crews transported his body to Jenin Government Hospital," the Ramallah-based mi»»»

The Gabrovo Regional Governor has lifted the state of emergency in the region, the regional administration said here on Tuesday. The most critical situation in terms of infrastructure remains in Dryanovo Municipality, where activities to restore and secure the affected sites are continuing. In addi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Brazil would like to examine the latest innovations from the Russian defense industry during the International Security Forum, a member of the Brazilian delegation, Colonel Carlos Gustavo Monteiro Goncalves, told Sputnik on Tuesday. "We were invited to participate in this event. »»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s wheat output for the 2025–2026 season is expected to reach up to 5 million metric tons, keeping the country on track for self-sufficiency, the deputy agriculture minister said. Mahdi Sahar Al-Jubouri said production was forecast at 5 million tons after around 8 million dunams of far»»»

Iranian authorities partially restored internet connectivity Tuesday after an almost three-month shutdown imposed against the backdrop of the war against Israel and the US, said a monitor, a senior official and sources inside the country. The shutdown left Iranians largely cut off from internationa»»»

Last year's brazen robbery of the Louvre -- when thieves made off with jewellery worth some $100 million -- is set to become a movie, a publisher said on Tuesday. French director Romain Gavras -- whose work includes 2025 Hollywood film "Sacrifice" starring Anya Taylor-Joy and music videos including»»»

Israel has issued an expropriation order for land in the occupied West Bank near the site of a Biblical prophet's grave north of Jerusalem, an Israeli NGO reported Tuesday. The site, known as Nabi Samuel, is believed in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim tradition to include the grave of the Biblical fi»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bulgaria Elmar Mammadov at the Foreign Ministry, the ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. The talks focused on cooperation in energy, trade and economic relations, energy and transport connectivity, innovation and opportu»»»

There is a moment that defines every major technological shift. It is not the idea, the breakthroughs, or even the invention itself. It is rather the point when the conversation changes entirely. Early adopters are curious. Then skeptical. Then excited. Companies experiment cautiously, innovation t»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - The stock market maintained its upward momentum, posting a 1.38% gain to close at 17,542.24 points at the end of Tuesday’s trading session.Trading volumes remained relatively strong, nearing TND 11 million despite the lack of...»»»

NATO is testing various types of weapons in Ukraine, including biological ones, Yulia Semke, an international studies expert from the Higher School of Economics, tells Sputnik. "Since 2014, NATO’s military support for Ukraine has been steadily increasing," Semke says. "The refusal to withdraw this »»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The international situation is currently undergoing its most profound changes since World War II, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday. "We are gathered here at a time when the international situation is undergoing the most complex and profound changes since t»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr has secured a place among the world’s top 10 bestselling football clubs by jersey sales, having sold more than 1.2 million jerseys worldwide during the current season, in which it secured the Roshn Saudi League title, according to a study conducted by Euromericas Sport Marketing. T»»»

IZMIR: Riot police in Turkiye fired tear gas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel Tuesday, days after a court dismissed him from office. The protest in the city of Izmir came two days after riot police battered their way into the main opposition CHP’s h»»»

BEIJING: Unmarked tunnels, missing trackers and fake doors have been uncovered during an initial probe into the deadliest mining tragedy in China in over 15 years, with the government vowing to leave no stone unturned, state media reported on Tuesday. At least 82 people were killed by a gas explosi»»»

Mecca: Pilgrims from the UAE gathered at Mount Arafat on Tuesday to perform the pinnacle ritual of Hajj. The UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office said the pilgrims arrived at Arafat smoothly and were all in good health, with continuous follow-up provided by accompanying medical teams. Get updated faster and»»»

As Egypt navigates the complex landscape of global energy dynamics, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with key ministers underscores the nation’s commitment to transforming its energy sector. This strategic shift not only aims to stabilize and enhance the domestic energy supply but also posi»»»

Russia's call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over the threat of fresh strikes drew a sharp backlash from Western countries on Tuesday, some of whom accused Moscow of escalating the more than four-year war. Russia announced Monday it had started a campaign of "systematic" strikes on Kyiv»»»

Riot police in Türkiye fired tear gas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel Tuesday, days after a court dismissed him from office. The protest in Izmir came two days after riot police battered their way into the main opposition CHP's headquarters in the »»»

The grand opening of a new fueling complex belonging to Asman Oil Company, a subsidiary of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, took place at Manas International Airport. Construction of the complex began in May 2022 and was financed by the company’s own funds. The facility is already operational. Accordin»»»

Head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Daiyrbek Orunbekov met with Andrew Anderson (Andru Donalds), vocalist of the world-famous music project Enigma, who arrived in the country on an official visit. During the meeting, Orunbekov stated that the arri»»»

A new survey by the Publicus Institute suggests that a large majority of Hungarians believe former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have little chance of returning to power following their crushing election defeat in April. Two-thirds see no path back for Fidesz According to the rep»»»

In a new series of interviews with professionals in the Romanian communication industry, BR sat down with Aela Cotabiță, Managing Director at Highlight PR, and talked about consultancy, strategy, tactics, services, as well as about what sets the agency apart. By Romanita Oprea How did you start the»»»

Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is done with automating 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MoT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs, 4. The »»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - MP Ahmed Saidani had been released under a special pardon, lawyer Houssem Attia confirmed in a statement to TAP on Tuesday.President Kais Saied issued a presidential pardon on Monday on the celebration of Eid al-Adha, leading...»»»

Iran said the United States had violated a ceasefire after the US conducted what it called defensive strikes in southern Iran, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal to halt the conflict could "take a few days". Iran's foreign ministry said US strikes in Iran's southern Hor»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Yerevan on Tuesday, less than two weeks before parliamentary elections in the South Caucasus country. Rubio's visit comes as Russia has threatened to exert economic pressure o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western media have twisted the attack on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) to present Russia's retaliatory strikes as aggression, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "Look at how this tragedy is presented in the Weste»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Italy intends to accelerate its return to nuclear energy through safe modular mini-reactors, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday. "We want to move forward quickly on the path to bringing nuclear energy back to Italy, focusing on the most innovative technologies using sa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky openly embraced fascism by honoring Andriy Melnyk, one of the leaders of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)*, Slovak member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha said on Tuesday. Zelensky, whose grandfather fought in the Great Patriotic War on th»»»

As most of the Arab and Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid Al Adha on Wednesday, four countries, India, Bangladesh, Brunei and South Africa, have announced that they will mark the holiday a day later, on Thursday, following differing moon-sighting determinations for the start of Dhul Hijjah. Hu»»»

Riyadh, May 26 (SANA) A specialized technical delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates visited the Syrian embassy in Riyadh to review on-the-ground operations and assess the mission’s needs across various sectors. The visit comes as part of ongoing efforts to develop diplomat»»»

RIGA: Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a Lithuanian official said on Tuesday. Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, European nations have often accused Russia of electronic interference»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Manturov conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wishes for continued »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan when he visits the country this week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, an oil- and gas-rich nation of 20.5 million people, has not had any nuc»»»

Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev met with Greece’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alexios Marios Liberopoulos, on Tuesday, the Transport Ministry reported. The two sides agreed that Bulgaria and Greece are key partners whose cooperation along the North-South axis is crucial for the securi»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in a ceremony to hand over 370 new official vehicles equipped with modern digital technologies to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Addressing the staf»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to the president of Serbia, said on Tuesday the 1999 battle on Mt Pastrik, Kosovo-Metohija, was a symbol of an unwavering fight of young people on sacred Serbian soil. "The battle for Pastrik is proof of an unwavering fi»»»