BRATISLAVA - State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nevena Jovanovic attended on Tuesday in Bratislava a meeting of FMs of the Friends of the Western Balkans group and Western Balkan countries. "During the meeting, held in a constructive atmosphere, the participants discussed cu»»»

Dubai: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has extended the suspension of several Middle East flights, including services to Dubai and Doha, citing ongoing security risks and unpredictable airspace conditions in the region. The airline has noted that flights between Manila and Dubai will remain »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday with Dragan Simeunovic ahead of his taking office as Serbia's new ambassador to Romania. In a post on Instagram, Djuric wrote that the discussions had focused on "strengthening of political dialogue and advancement of transport, energy, infrastructu»»»

ThinkProp Venture, a Abu Dhabi- and Dubai-based real estate training institute of the Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) Venture, has announced the launch of ThinkProp AI Academy, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE designed to build real, measurable AI-enabled capabilities for real estate»»»

Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo dies aged 40 Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil Alexx Ekubo via YouTubeFriends have called Ekubo's passing "devastating and unbelievable" Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo has died, reportedly after a long battle with cancer. The award-winning actor wa»»»

Dubai: A leaked “model paper”, encrypted WhatsApp trails and a 45-hour head start have pushed India’s biggest medical entrance exam into crisis, with investigators tracing the NEET-UG 2026 leak from a Nashik printing press to coaching hubs and student networks across multiple states. The National T»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Skopje has summoned Bulgarian Ambassador Zhelyazko Radukov, issuing an oral protest over the use of the term “North Macedonian” by Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova during a recent EU-level meeting, according to media reports »»»

The shores of Issyk-Kul Lake will host the first-ever Central Asian Sailing Championship. From May 16 to 21, the region’s top sailors will compete in Cholpon-Ata for the championship title, the Sailing Federation reported. The competition will bring together athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uz»»»

At ADIS 2026, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei stated that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is leading the largest wave of infrastructure spending in the United Arab Emirates over the next four years, covering roads, transportation, railways, metro systems, and high-speed trains. The initiative forms part o»»»

Oil and Gas Products, Equipment & Services Client : Al-Taawen Petroleum Address : 10, Maamal Al-Saboun Street, Sharabia, Cairo Tender : Tender No. 70/2017 for supply of central centrifugal pumps Tender documents : EGP2,000 A bid bond of EGP125,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 10-4-2017 at 10»»»

Dubai: Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, passed away at the age of 38 in Lucknow on Wednesday. Yadav was declared “brought dead” at the Civil Hospital in Lucknow. He was the stepbrother of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister»»»

Abu Dhabi witnessed significant international momentum yesterday as the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) officially opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together an elite gathering of decision-makers, urban development leaders, investors, financiers, and techn»»»

Romania can and must become the main logistics hub for the reconstruction of Ukraine, said the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Transport Ionel Scriosteanu.The statements were made during the panel "Challenges and Opportunities in the Reconstruction of Ukraine: Romania's Role in this Strategic»»»

Poland is an important partner for Romania and the two states will continue their dialogue, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday during a joint press conference with his visiting Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.The two heads of state will co-chair the Bucharest Nine (B9) Summit on Wednesday."In»»»

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have charged powerful ex-national security chief Kamchybek Tashiyev with plotting to overthrow President Sadyr Japarov and seize power by force. Seven others face the same charge, but their identi»»»

Political analyst Ilir Kulla has publicly praised veteran Albanian actor Robert Ndrenika for the support he showed to Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj during a court appearance at the Administrative Court. In a text message sent to journalist Erla Mëhilli’s program on Euronews Albania, Kulla commended Ndr»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution proposing a temporary reduction in the tax burden on fuel and lubricants in order to curb rising fuel prices. Under the proposal, from May 15 to September 30, the value-added tax (VAT) rate on AI 92 gasoli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar made a strong start to the GCC Games Doha 2026 after home athletes delivered medals across swimming, bowling and taekwondo, while also producing competitive displays in the rest of the appearances on the opening day of competition yesterday. Swimmers delivered an impressive show »»»

SEOUL: South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signaling support steps short of military participation. Ahn told a press conference with South Korean reporters in Washington th»»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

The Panama Canal is making more money than at any point in its recent history, and its leadership is openly uncomfortable saying so. Revenues are up between 10 and 15% year-on-year, daily transits have hit their operational ceiling on multiple occasions, and auction prices for crossing slots have n»»»

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, president of the conglomerate Dangote Industries, said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, shifting focus away from an earlier plan centred on Tanzania. »»»

With elections to Kazakhstan’s restructured parliament about three months away, a new political party has just entered the contest. Not surprisingly, it is a pro-presidential party. »»»

The world is simultaneously more afraid of war and less willing to fight one. That paradox sits at the heart of the security and defence findings from the 2026 Democracy Perception Index — a survey of 94,146 people across 98 countries conducted between March 19 and April 21, as US and Israeli force»»»

A report released on Tuesday by an independent Israeli investigative commission found that sexual violence was a "central component" of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and of the captivity of the hostages that the militant group took back to Gaza. Hamas and its allies committed "system»»»

Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority has urged travellers against booking tickets with airlines that have not been officially authorised to operate in the country, citing the need to protect passengers’ rights and regulate air traffic operations. The authority's spokesman Abdullah Al Rajhi said in a s»»»

Allegations of organized vote buying have surfaced in Ruse, where, according to reports, the activity is being coordinated by Iliyan Stoilov, known as “The Monarch”, BGNES reports He has previously been prosecuted for a range of serious crimes, including racketeering, kidnapping, drug-related offen»»»

Bulgaria’s debate over public finances and new borrowing has intensified, with political forces divided over whether additional state debt is unavoidable, while the outgoing caretaker finance minister insists that the country’s fiscal position remains stable and manageable. During a parliamentary h»»»

President Iliana Yotova warned that it is “not normal” for a producing country to face extremely high prices for basic food products, as she addressed journalists in Veliko Tarnovo. With the fruit and vegetable season beginning, Yotova argued that the first policy responses should focus on food aff»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova has described the Vertical Gas Corridor as a project of key strategic importance for Europe’s energy security, saying it carries both economic and political weight amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts. Her remarks were made during a high-level dis»»»

The EPPO investigation that's been running since at least early 2025 produced its first indictment in April 2026. Berlin. Three car traders. The charge was participation in a criminal organization that had been buying wrecks at American insurance auctions, doing the minimum amount of bodywork to ma»»»

A box of thermal receipt rolls at a wholesale supplier in Sofia runs about 20% more than it did in late 2023. Shop owners aren’t losing sleep over the reason. EU chemical policy is behind it, though nobody working a register tracks that kind of thing. REACH Regulation 2016/2235 put a 0.02% cap on B»»»

Dubai: As regional tensions this year continue to create uncertainty for businesses across the UAE, many companies have been forced to focus on rising costs, operational disruptions, and staff concerns. But for Dubai-based Filipina entrepreneur Lourds Adalia-Evertse, the difficult period has become»»»

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, seen here on June 21, 2022, said he will not be deterred following a bomb scare at a campaign event on Tuesday. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he and his gubernatoria»»»

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that security authorities have arrested a fugitive convict who fled the country before completing the remainder of his prison sentence, following coordination with Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the arrest was carried out as part of ongoing security coope»»»

QNA Brussels Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine HE Andrii Sybiha in Brussels on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance and develop it, as well as Qa»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to further enhance and advance them»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Tuesday. The meeting, held as part of Fidan’s visit to Qatar, focused o»»»

Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has strongly condemned the infiltration of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) elements into Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island to carry out hostile acts, which resulted in the injury of a member of the Kuwaiti armed forces. In a»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed differences with President Xi Jinping over the US and Israel’s conflict in Iran as he headed to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader. Trump has been unsuccessfully pressing Xi to use China’s considerable leverage to prod I»»»

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attempted infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island this month by an Iranian armed group sent by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with the aim of carrying out hostile acts. The ministry said the action violated Kuwaiti sovereignty,»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri attended on Tuesday evening at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi the closing of the Africa-France Summit “Africa Forward,” which brought together 35 heads of state and...»»»

Then-Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak attends a meeting with U.S. officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, 2025. Yermak, who resigned his position in November, faces money laundering charges. File Photo courtesy Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry | License Photo May 12 (UPI) --»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Tuesday in Tunis with law professor Slim Laghmani, Tunisia’s candidate for the position of judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of...»»»

On May 1, 2025, during a White House event marking the National Day of Prayer, US President Donald Trump announced the creation of the White House Religious Liberty Commission, a body he said was designed to “protect the religious and spiritual values of American society.” Yet the event quickly bec»»»