There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign inter»»»

Poland’s competition and consumer watchdog UOKiK has launched proceedings against the online stores of H&M and Peek & Cloppenburg over the way they advertised discounts to shoppers. Regulators allege the retailers either failed to display the lowest price from the previous 30 days — a legal require»»»

The US Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, a former columnist whom President Donald Trump was found liable for sexually assaulting, US media reported late Wednesday. Trump has repeatedly urged his Justice Department to take action against his enemies, and the late»»»

TORONTO: Canada will buy early warning radar planes built by Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier over two American options, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday. Carney said his government has entered negotiations to procure Saab’s Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft, which is bui»»»

Dubai: UAE residents ordering products from overseas sellers on platforms such as Amazon, Temu and Shein are increasingly seeing delivery estimates stretch into weeks rather than days as disruptions across Middle East shipping routes intensify. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nicolas Enrich, a former senior USAID official-turned-whistleblower, said the US agency was dismantled not to cut waste but "to soothe the ego of the world's richest man", then DOGE head Elon Musk. Enrich warned that up to 14 million people could die in the next five»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Offers Condolences and Congratulations on Martyrdom of Al-Qassam Commander Mohammad Aoudeh: Statement 27-05-2026 19:11 PM Hezboll»»»

Türkiye is set to cut imports of Russia's Urals crude from Baltic and Black Sea ports this month to the lowest level in almost one and a half years, according to data from LSEG, Kpler and trading sources. Türkiye is the largest importer of seaborne Russian crude in the Mediterranean and the world's»»»

Something odd has been happening at the checkout page these past eighteen months: shoppers who once tolerated the small ritual of copying an IBAN, opening a banking app and confirming with a code now bail the moment that sequence appears on screen. Cart abandonment data from major payment processor»»»

The Czech government is mulling the sale of the Explosia plant, known internationally for developing and producing plastic explosive Semtex, which was said to have been used in the 1988 bombing of the 103 PanAm flight that killed 270 passengers, crew and residents near the Scottish town of Lockerbi»»»

Arab Finance: Valu, through its specialized arm Valu Shift, partnered with ElTawkeel.com to launch Egypt's first fully integrated digital automotive e-commerce platform focused on the new car segment, as per an emailed press release. The partnership aims to provide customers with a single platform »»»

Arab Finance: Toyota Egypt Group announced its entry into Egypt’s electric vehicle market with the launch of two fully electric models, the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ, marking the company’s first move into the local electric mobility segment after 45 years of operations in the country, as per an »»»

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) was forced to apologise yesterday on behalf of Libya’s commercial banks after the sudden disruption to electronic payment services. The CBL confirm that services have been restored to normal. However, there were still further reports of the card payment system not wo»»»

FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met on Monday, May 25, 2026, with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda, H E Antoine Marie Kajangwe, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, the two sides discussed wa»»»

CARACAS: Venezuela freed eight army officers on Tuesday jailed on charges of plotting to overthrow former president Nicolas Maduro, the latest political prisoners to walk free after the autocratic leader was toppled. Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners since US forces captured Ma»»»

Kenya is preparing to impose taxes on foreign investors exiting local startups in a move that could reshape East Africa’s venture-capital landscape and increase scrutiny of offshore deal structures. Under the proposed Finance Bill 2026, tabled in parliament on May 25, the government plans to introd»»»

Regzar Kay Chiragh, authored by Zahid Hussain Awan, was formally unveiled during a graceful ceremony organised by Halqa e Ahbab Qatar at the Friends Cultural Centre in Doha. The 187-page Urdu publication documents the journey and achievements of Halqa e Ahbab Qatar, a long-standing platform serving»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched and automated 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, »»»

Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – More than 1.7 million Muslims gathered for this year's climax of the hajj pilgrimage, enduring scorching desert heat on Tuesday to fulfill a lifelong religious duty. Pilgrims prayed under temperatures topping 44°C, while Saudi authorities depl»»»

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass tra»»»

Ghana is introducing a new e-visa system, which is to be free of charge for all African citizens. The country hopes that this free visa will attract both tourists and investors, as Ghana hopes to improve its economy. It is now the sixth African country to remove all visa fees for African citizens. »»»

On any given afternoon this week, visitors to Promenada Mall in Craiova might find themselves standing before a 17th-century oil painting of a shipwreck, one that begins to move as they approach it, its colours shifting, its sea churning in response to their presence. A few steps further, the music»»»

As part of the Open Cabinet: Territory of Responsibility project, Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Suinaliev visited Asyltash Plus LLC plant in Chui region—one of the largest ceramic tile and porcelain tile producers in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Finance, the total cost of the pr»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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,»»»

A project aiming to strengthen the population of Egyptian vultures, where Bulgaria is one of the partners, is among the finalists for the LIFE Awards 2026, as seen in a European Commission (EC) news story. The 20th anniversary of the LIFE Awards is scheduled to take place on June 3 as part of EU Gr»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 26: We look at reactions in the Senegalese and French press after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints a new prime minister after firing his former mentor Ousmane Sonko. Also, papers react to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on the dangers of AI and the need to "disarm»»»

1 of 3 | An animal rescuer in England came to the rescue of a pony that somehow ended up completely stuck inside a large tractor tire. Photo courtesy of the RSPCA May 22 (UPI) -- An animal rescuer in England came to the rescue of a pony that somehow ended up completely stuck inside a large tractor »»»

May 22 (UPI) -- The Idaho man who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles added another accomplishment to his tally by donning 32 T-shirts in one minute. David Rush, whose previous T-shirt related records include the most t-shirts put on in 30 seconds and the fastest time to put on »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense units have intercepted and shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Persian Gulf, warning that any violation of the ceasefire by the United States will be met with a severe response. The IRGC Public Relations Department, in a statemen»»»

Paris, France: The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ou»»»

In tonight's edition: Ghana announces the end of visa fees for all African business travellers on Africa Day. Also, the WHO warns DR Congo's neighbours of the risks they face from the Ebola outbreak. Plus Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints economist Ahmadou ‌Al Aminou Lô as the»»»

The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ounce (31.1 grams»»»

Mega Company, an American industrial real estate development company active in Romania since 1997 and developer of one of the largest cold storage facilities in Eastern Europe, announces the completion of a new temperature-controlled cold storage warehouse totaling 4,500 sqm within the Mega MDO Log»»»

The BMW iX3 model was named Romania's best electric car of 2026, while the popularity award went to the Renault 4 E-Tech, during the "Best Electric Car in Romania 2026" awards event organised at the headquarters of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests (MMAP).The competition was divided in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, highlighting the landmark institution as a platform for preserving Islamic heritage, advancing scholarship and strengthening cultural d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, hosted a special gastronomy event titled “Flavours from India” at Katara Cultural Village on May 24, 2026. The event brought together Ambassadors, diplomats, Qatari dignitaries, members of the Indi»»»

On May 26, 2021, a gunman opened fire at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority rail yard in San Jose, Calif., killing nine people and himself. 1 of 6 | Father of Paul Megia (R) mourns at a memorial vigil for nine slain transit workers including Paul Megia in San Jose, Calif., on May 27, 202»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard H E Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatar Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al-Ghanim, Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force. During the visit, he was briefed on the progress of wor»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the State of Qatar H E Firas Adel Al Budeiri. During the meeting, they discussed areas of joint cooperation in fields re»»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to President of the Argentine Republic H E Javier M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March31 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neutral s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the Unified Permanent Committee for the Selection of Candidates for Military Officer, where he was received by Major General (Staff) Nasser Abdulrahman»»»

A consortium including private equity firm Advent and FedEx has launched a recommended all-cash public offer to acquire all shares of Polish automated parcel locker operator InPost and delist it from the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, FCWB - a who»»»

First Lady Aigul Japarova attended the Last Bell ceremony at Akylman Presidential Lyceum in Cholpon-Ata. She posted this on social media. In her congratulatory speech, Aigul Japarova noted that the lyceum educates the best and most talented students from seven regions of Kyrgyzstan. «No matter whic»»»

European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding foodservice industry is fueling demand for new financing models as Vision 2030 accelerates tourism and hospitality growth. With restaurant sales rising about 7 percent annually, according to Bain & Co., alternative funding platforms are increasingly stepping»»»