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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Casualties in Israeli strikes on Harouf, Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports 15-05-2026 15:10 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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-»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Clashes between rival gangs in the suburbs of Haiti’s capital have killed at least 78 people and wounded 66 since Saturday, the United Nations office in Haiti said on Thursday. The toll included 10 civilians. Haiti, the Caribbean’s poorest country, has faced spiralling gang violence and worsening i»»»

Pope Leo XIV has condemned rising European military spending, warning that rearmament betrays diplomacy and fuels tensions in a world already being “maimed by wars.” Global military spending approached a record $3 trillion in 2025 despite lower US outlays, according to a SIPRI report released last »»»

The Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government, through the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Thai Trade Center Dubai, officially inaugurated the Thai Fruits & Food Festival 2026 at Choithrams Green Community Supermarket – DIP on Friday, 15 May 2026. This event reaffirms Thail»»»

At least 1,067 tons of food aid donated by the Russian Federation to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have arrived in Kyrgyzstan. The products have arrived at warehouses in Bishkek and Osh. This contribution will support vulnerable families across the country through projects aimed at restoring pu»»»

In tonight's edition: Congolese Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege slams the US-brokered peace deal in eastern DR Congo as predatory. Also, once dominant in Senegal's economy, France is now being overtaken as China and Turkey emerge as the country's leading investors. Plus we take a squint at the stellar»»»

Bulgarian lawmakers on Friday extended the deadline for written proposals between the first and second readings of amendments to the Judicial System Act, which were approved on Thursday. Parliament approved a two-week extension to the original seven-day deadline, making the total period for submitt»»»

Bulgaria is emerging as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev said on Friday. Vasilev was speaking at a Black Sea Economic Cooperation forum on AI and scientific cooperation, the Ministry of Innovati»»»

By order of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Georgi Georgiev Todorov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Tourism, the Government press service said on Friday. On Thursday, the Prime Minister appointed six new deputy ministers across three ministries. /RY/»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous we look at the Normandy Impressionist festival, which runs from May 29 to September 27 here in France. It marks the 100th anniversary of Impressionist painter Claude Monet's death. Philippe Platel, the festival's director, tells us what events are planned and»»»

BELGRADE - In spite of global crises, Serbia has succeeded in maintaining its macroeconomic stability, credibility and attractiveness to investors, Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Friday. Addressing a Business Summit 2026 panel, Mali said that the whole world, inclu»»»

The investigation into more than 120 US biological laboratories abroad recently announced by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reveals the Biden administration’s full-scale deception on the matter, with the globalist elite continuing to spread those falsehoods, Russian expert Dmitry S»»»

NEW DELHI: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday he had “received messages” from the United States saying it is willing to continue talks, and that he was open to any support, including from China. “We received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to contin»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday his government had received messages from the United States indicating that President Donald Trump's administration was open to continuing talks aimed at ending the Middle East war. "What was said that the United States rejected Iran's proposal »»»

A search operation was underway Friday in the Maldives to recover the bodies of five Italians killed in a scuba diving incident while exploring underwater caves at a depth of more than 160 feet in the Vaavu Atoll area of the Indian Ocean archipelago. File Photo Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 15»»»

More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed in London Saturday to prevent disorder when a Palestinian solidarity demonstration marking Nakba Day and a far-right rally converge in the heart of the British capital.  London police were gearing up for one of their largest operations in recent»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May 17, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qa’dah in the Umm Al Qura calendar. In a statement, the court urged anyone capable o»»»

A large-scale police operation targeting property fraud in Sofia has led to the arrest of nine people, according to Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, who said investigators have already uncovered damages amounting to tens of millions of euros. Demerdzhiev described the operation as only the begin»»»

Skopje, 14 May 2026 (MIA) - In March 2026, 73,921 tourists spent 134,233 overnight stays, the State Statistical Office said. In March 2026, 19.7% were domestic tourists, and 80.3% were foreign tourists. The number of nights spent in March 2026 was 134,233, of which 26.5% were realised by domestic a»»»

DUBAI: “It’s costing me money talking to you” said Mona — not her real name — as she chuckled over a voice note she managed to send. “It’ll cost me a lot more if the boogey men find out too,” she said, referring to the Revolutionary Guards. Like millions of Iranians, Mona’s life has been upended by»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday threatened to take The New York Times to court over a piece it published denouncing allegedly widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have ordered the “initiation of a defamation lawsuit »»»

Latvia’s national carrier airBaltic posted losses of €70.1mn in the first quarter of 2026, more than double the figure recorded during the same period last year, despite rising revenues andd passenger numbers, BNS, a pan-Baltic news agency, reported on May 14. The carrier welcomed a new CEO, Erno H»»»

Sylhet, Bangladesh: Pakistan will be strengthened by the return of star batsman Babar Azam for the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Friday. A knee injury ruled Babar, 31, out of the first Test, won by Bangladesh by 104 runs to give the ho»»»

Kinshasa: Health authorities confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday. Hundreds of suspected cases have been reported in Ituri Province, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Preliminary te»»»

Druze leader Walid Jumblat has said that he does not fear a new civil war in Lebanon because such a war "requires two armed sides, and currently only Hezbollah possesses weapons." "However, we are living through a period of dangerous instability, and some Lebanese leaders may actually desire a retu»»»