Fresh alarm bells sounded from the World Health Organisation with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the grips of an Ebola outbreak. The body says it's unlikely to »»»

French Justice minister is back from a visit to Algeria, as relations between the north-african country and its former colonial power start to get back on track. A series of issues was discussed at that meeting, including illegally-acquired assets and the case of the French journalist Christophe Gl»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today honoured the winners of the second edition of the UAE’s Zero Bureaucracy Award, praising government teams that transformed simplifying procedures and accelerating servic»»»

In 2025, Panchayat became the most-watched series in India. Its success stems from its story about the head of a village council in a rural area of ​​Uttar Pradesh. In recent years, stories from rural India have permeated the film industry, even reaching prestigious international award ceremonies. »»»

Tunis, May 19 (TAP) — Tunisia is marking a record participation at the 40th edition of the APAS Show food industry exhibition, held from May 18 to 21, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil, according to a statement from the Tunisian Export Promotion Center...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received, at his office at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the credentials of three new ambassadors to the State of Qatar. His Highness received the credentials of the Ambassador of the sisterly State of Kuwait, HE Ahmad Abdulrahman»»»

West Cairo has become the most popular place for people looking for a modern and quiet lifestyle. Specifically, the areas of Sixth of October and Sheikh Zayed City are now the top spots for high-quality living. While they are right next to each other, both offer something special for families and i»»»

JEDDAH: The Red Sea Museum marked International Museum Day on Monday with a vibrant, family-focused program designed to turn the galleries into spaces of exploration. Throughout the day, visitors engaged with hands-on activities inspired by the Red Sea’s history, biodiversity, pilgrimage routes and»»»

BELGRADE - The 68th International Technical and Technical Achievements Fair was opened at the Belgrade Fair on Tuesday. Opening the event, Serbian PM Djuro Macut said it was "particularly important that the fair will also feature a presentation of the potential of specialised EXPO 2027, which is a »»»

The cruiseship hit by a deadly outbreak of hantavirus has finally docked in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. It will be disinfected and the crew will go into quarantine. It will then be setting sail for Iceland, where it is to start another trip on May 29. FRANCE 24's Fernande Van Tets tells us ore f»»»

Doha, Qatar: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received, at his office at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday, the credentials of three new ambassadors to the State of Qatar. His Highness received the credentials of HE Ambassador of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim; HE Am»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar said on Tuesday that US-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, required more time to reach a deal, a day after President Donald Trump said he had postponed planned attacks to give the process a chance. "We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown serio»»»

Bulgaria’s government plans to raise minimum social security thresholds by 5% starting August 1, while the maximum insurable income will increase to 2300 euros, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev announced during a briefing outlining the ruling “Progressive Bulgaria” coalition’s»»»

More than one-third of Bulgarian magistrates own multiple homes, while around 150 judges, prosecutors and investigators have declared ownership of five or more apartments, according to a new analysis examining property and vehicle declarations filed between 2017 and 2024. The report, titled “Proper»»»

Doha HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, on Tuesday visited the Doha International Book Fair in its 35th edition, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Sheikha Moza toured the fair's pavilions and reviewe»»»

US biological laboratories are part of a hybrid war strategy and have no global oversight, Russian affairs expert Qusai Ibrahim warns. The complete lack of transparency surrounding these laboratories raises many questions — these labs may serve as military facilities developing viruses that could h»»»

Russia's main exports to China are dominated by energy resources —oil, gas, and coal — and agricultural products. China's exports to Russia consist largely of industrial and consumer goods, machinery, electronics, and vehicles. Over 90% of bilateral settlements are now conducted in rubles and yuan,»»»

Gazprom Neft Badra B.V. was incorporated in 2007 in the Netherlands as a private limited liability entity (besloten vennootschap). The company focused on hydrocarbon exploration and production activities at the Badra field, initially under Gazprom Neft, before later restructuring removed it from Ga»»»

Dubai: An Islamabad court on Tuesday sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of teenage TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf, bringing a major development in a case that shocked Pakistan and reignited debate over women’s safety and online harassment. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Af»»»

Washington, May 19 (SANA) Syrian chargé d’affaires in Washington Mohammad Kanatri met with U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in support of Syrian-American relations and shared interests. The Syrian Embassy in Washi»»»

As the UAE accelerates its transition toward a diversified, innovation-led economy, financial institutions are playing an increasingly strategic role in shaping the nation’s industrial future. At the forefront of this transformation is Ahmed Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Development»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A Pakistani court sentenced a man to death on Tuesday for murdering a teenage influencer last year after she had repeatedly rejected his advances. Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety. A judge announced to a cramped »»»

Progressive Bulgaria’s (PB) proposed amendments to the National Assembly’s rules of procedure are aimed at ensuring substantive parliamentary debate without abuse of time and parliamentary procedures, Dimitar Zdravkov said on Tuesday. Zdravkov, who chairs the ad hoc committee drafting the rules of »»»

ZAGREB: Croatia will not sign off on the appointment of a new Israeli ambassador because of the policies of Israel’s current government, President Zoran Milanovic said Monday. Milanovic, a vocal critic of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, said the proposed ambassador “has not received, nor will r»»»

MP Mohammad Raad has lamented that "the reality confirmed by the rounds of direct negotiations between Lebanon and the enemy (Israel) is that the ruling authorities have practically adopted the occupation's narrative against the resistance." "Based on this, it has been arranging the internal politi»»»

Nantes, France: A German serial killer already in prison for the murders of three children went on trial in France on Tuesday over the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old boy during a school trip in 2004. Martin Ney, dubbed "the man in black", has been charged with murder and kidnapping over the»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately with Ambassador of Georgia to the State of Qatar HE Varlam Avaliani and Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the State of Qatar HE Juha Mustonen. During the two meetings, bilateral relations between the State of »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani underscored the pivotal role of prominent creators and researchers in advancing nations and fostering the progress of societies. In a post on his official account on platform X, HH the Amir said the State of Qatar val»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Tuesday KFOR was the only legal and legitimate armed force in Kosovo-Metohija and that, under existing agreements, there was no foundation or space for Pristina to form parapolice or paramilitary squads,»»»

In recent years, as employee expectations evolve and international mobility becomes increasingly common, corporate health insurance is being redefined around continuity, access, and cross-border protection. In this exclusive interview, SIGNAL IDUNA representatives Daniela Nicoară, Product Manager, »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Unified Fire Authority (@unifiedfire) May 18 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Utah came to the rescue of about 25 million bees in a broken-down semi truck amid high heat. The Unified Fire Authority said crews from Millcreek were called into action when the truck»»»

May 18 (UPI) -- Serial record-breaker David Rush passed the time during a Disney Cruise by taking on a Guinness World Record for snapping toothpicks. Rush, who holds more than 300 Guinness World Records titles, said he and his family took the Disney Cruise as a means of visiting the National Park o»»»

May 18 (UPI) -- A New York high school's graduating class boasts a record-breaking 21 valedictorians among its approximately 300 students. Jericho High School in Nassau County, Long Island, bases valedictory status on unweighted letter grades, rather than percentages, meaning each valedictorian has»»»

Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi is showcasing a range of advanced initiatives and AI-powered platforms during its participation in the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026), currently taking place at ADNEC Centre»»»

Lisbon: Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, now at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, is set to appear at a recor»»»

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Tuesday with Hassan Abdalla to review developments in Egypt’s economic performance, inflation trends, foreign currency reserves, and the impact of ongoing regional geopolitical tensions on the country’s financial stability and external balance. According to Pre»»»

A car bomb in Damascus killed a soldier on Tuesday, a Syrian civil defense source told AFP, with a security source saying an explosive was likely planted in a vehicle near a building affiliated with the defense ministry. The civil defense source said at least one person was killed, while the securi»»»

SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq: Three major Kurdish opposition parties exiled from Iran told AFP they did not send weapons to the country, after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck groups smuggling American munitions from Iraq. The Iranian government accuses the armed Kurdish parties, which have camps»»»

PARIS: The finance ministers of ​the G7 group of countries reiterated it was imperative to re-open the Strait of ‌Hormuz, and ‌that ​it ‌was ⁠important ​to tackle global, ⁠current account imbalances.They also reaffirmed in a joint statement their ⁠commitment to multilateral ‌cooperation ‌in address»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani underscored the pivotal role of prominent creators and researchers in advancing nations and fostering the progress of societies. In a post on his official account on platform X on Tuesday, HH the Amir said the State of Qatar values outstandin»»»

Former prison boss Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was "one of the worst instigators" of torture, rape and murder in Libya's notorious Mitiga prison, prosecutors told the International Criminal Court Tuesday. Judges will have 60 days to determine whether the charges against El Hishri – including »»»

Dubai: You can now own a home inside the grounds of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental after Emirates Palace Company (EPCO), LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group unveiled a new luxury residential project in Abu Dhabi. The development, called Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions,»»»

Members of the ruling “Progressive Bulgaria” (PB) coalition have introduced legislative amendments aimed at significantly reducing the powers of the special commercial manager overseeing Lukoil’s operations in Bulgaria, while restoring judicial oversight over his actions. The proposed changes targe»»»

A Bulgarian real estate investor has said, in an interview with BNR, that the property market is moving from “euphoria to reality,” but insisted that there is no sign of a bubble or imminent price collapse. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, investor Ivo Dimovski, who operates in both Bulgaria a»»»

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 air strike on the village of Kfar Sir 19-05-2026 15:40 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

Serbia will submit its final position to Hungary’s MOL Group on the potential takeover of a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) on May 15, with the Hungarian firm expected to respond early next week, Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said. MOL’s board is expected to decide on»»»

Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) has granted Pension Fund Administrators a special regulatory waiver allowing them to invest pension assets in the planned initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, marking a significant policy shift ahead of one of Afr»»»

The tit-for-tat missile and drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine went up another notch on May 17 after the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched its biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the war started. Moscow has largely been off limits for Ukraine’s drones, but that has changed»»»

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has launched a review of more than 120 overseas biological laboratories funded by American taxpayers, reopening a politically charged debate over US-supported research facilities in countries including Ukraine and fuelling renewed scrutiny of Washi»»»

Russian uncrewed aerial vehicles targeted two non-military freight carriers navigating towards Ukrainian Black Sea ports, including a Chinese-owned bulk carrier on May 18. The automated naval strike occurred exactly 24 hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a bilateral»»»