Bulgarian News Agency 20m

Denyo Denev Relieved of Duties as Deputy Chair of State Agency for National Security

The Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decision to release Denyo Denev from the post of deputy chair of the State Agency for National Security ahead of schedule. On February 26, the Council of Ministers adopted a decision rescinding Council of Ministers Decision No. 750 of 2025, which propose»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20m

Government Endorses Composition of Bulgarian Delegations to World Health Assembly 79th Session, WHO's Executive Board 159th Session

The Council of Ministers approved the participation, positions, and composition of the Bulgarian delegations for the 79th session of the World Health Assembly, from May 18 to 23 2026, and the 159th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization, from May 25 to 26 2026, in Geneva. T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20m

Parliament Rejects Establishment of Temporary Committee on Petrohan Case

Parliament rejected, with 61 votes in favour, three against and 126 abstentions, a draft resolution by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) on the creation of a temporary committee to establish facts and circumstances, and possible influence on state bodies by the National Protected Areas Con»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Air India cuts some international routes as fuel prices bite

Mumbai, India: Air India said Wednesday it would reduce or cut several international routes over jet fuel price hikes and airspace restrictions due to conflict. The Iran war since late February and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent aviation turbine fuel prices soaring, raising »»»

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Arab News 27m

Zubala: Ancient meeting point for caravans, pilgrims in northern Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The village of Zubala in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region is considered one of the most important civilizational landmarks on the Arabian Peninsula. It served as a vital meeting point for caravans, pilgrims and traders along the historic Darb Zubaydah route which connected Iraq and pa»»»

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Arab News 27m

Taif joins Cities of Literature meeting in Estonia

TARTU: Taif, a UNESCO City of Literature, participated in the Cities of Literature Annual Meeting hosted in Tartu, Estonia, from May 9 to 15. The Saudi city was represented by Ahmed Jameel Haidar, assistant deputy for investment at Taif Municipality, and Abdulaziz Al-Meshari, representative of the »»»

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Arab News 27m

UN cuts emergency food aid to Syria by 50 percent

ROME: The UN said Wednesday it was cutting emergency food assistance to Syria by 50 percent and halting a bread subsidy program that had supported millions because of funding shortfalls. The World Food Programme, the UN’s Rome-based food aid agency, said in a statement it was reducing the number of»»»

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Arab News 27m

Alternative shows counter Eurovision amid larger protest over Israel’s participation

BRUSSELS: In an ornate Brussels concert hall, Bashar Murad, a Palestinian songwriter, stood before hundreds and delivered a mournful performance of Nina Simone’s “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free” in English and Arabic. When the final notes faded, the audience erupted. The performance Tue»»»

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Arab News 27m

More than 1,700 held on Bordeaux cruise ship after suspected norovirus death

BORDEAUX: French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on a cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after a passenger died from a suspected norovirus, officials said. The Ambassador Cruise Line ship — with a majority of the 1,233 passengers from Britain or Ireland — arrived i»»»

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Arab News 32m

Google, Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil executives join US-Saudi Business Council board

RIYADH: Executives from Alphabet, Coca Cola and BlackRock are among are host of senior leaders joining the expanded board of the US-Saudi Business Council as economic ties deepen between the two countries. Citi, Bank of America and ExxonMobil are also among some of the world’s largest financial, in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 32m

Government Amends Council of Ministers' Rules of Organization

The government adopted a decree amending and supplementing the Rules of Organization of the Council of Ministers and its administration. The decree reflects the changes in the structure of the Council of Ministers following the decisions of the National Assembly of 8 May 2026 regarding the election»»»

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Tanjug 36m

Djedovic Handanovic: We are not satisfied with revised MOL proposal, talks to continue

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said a revised proposal by Hungary's MOL about its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS had arrived on late Tuesday but that the Serbian side was still not satisfied with the solutions of»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

More than 1,700 held on Bordeaux cruise ship after suspected norovirus death

Bordeaux: French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on a cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after a passenger died from a suspected norovirus, officials said. The Ambassador Cruise Line ship -- with a majority of the 1,233 passengers from Britain or Ireland -- arrived»»»

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Al Manar 39m

Isreli enemy army issues new threat to evacuate three villages in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Isreli enemy army issues new threat to evacuate three villages in southern Lebanon 13-05-2026 14:07 PM Latest News Urgent News Isreli enemy»»»

TAP 41m

National Council of Regions and Districts reviews agreements for construction of 5 photovoltaic power plants

TUNIS, May 13, 2026 (TAP) – The National Council of Regions and Districts convened in plenary session on Wednesday to review and vote on five draft laws approving concession agreements for the production of electricity from photovoltaic power...»»»

Arab News 49m

Kingdom advances crop protection with digital tools

RIYADH: Plant health plays an important role in food security and ecological balance. As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, attention is growing on measures to protect crops from transboundary pests and preserve natural resources amid climate change. Saudi Arabia’s National Cent»»»

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UPI 56m

Britain airlifts hantanvirus patients from remote South Atlantic islands - UPI.com

Eight passengers and two crew from the hantavirus-hit Hondius cruise ship are being flown from the British islands of St. Helena and Ascension in the South Atlantic back to the United Kingdom for observation, most likely at Arrowe Park Hospital near Liverpool. Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA May 13 (UPI)»»»

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UPI 56m

U.N. commissioner says engagement with North Korea must focus on rights - UPI.com

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, seen here at a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday, called for a heightened focus on human rights issues in North Korea. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI SEOUL, May 13 (UPI) -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk»»»

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Sana 58m

UAE minister says Syria-UAE economic ties gaining momentum

Abu Dhabi, May 13 (SANA) UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said on Wednesday that economic relations between Syria and the United Arab Emirates were gaining momentum, particularly in trade and investment, amid growing efforts to expand bilateral cooperation. In a post o»»»

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Sputnik 60m

Russian State Duma Ratifies Free Trade Agreement Between EAEU, Indonesia

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian State Duma has adopted on Wednesday a law on the ratification of the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia. The agreement was signed on December 21, 2025 on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersbur»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Swapan Sadhan Bose, former Mohun Bagan president and Rajya Sabha MP, dies at 79 in Kolkata

Swapan Sadhan Bose, a prominent Indian football administrator and former member of parliament, has died in Kolkata at the age of 79 following a cardiac arrest. Widely known as 'Tutu Babu,' Mr Bose passed away late on Tuesday at a private hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for multiple »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Despite Trump’s claims of a decimated Iranian military, why Tehran still threatens Hormuz shipping

Dubai: President Donald Trump said Iran’s military had been “decimated” after weeks of US-led strikes, but new intelligence assessments cited by The New York Times suggest Tehran still retains enough missile capability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The report said classified US»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel

Brussels, Belgium: The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules unveiled Wednesday aiming to boost train travel. Brussels said the move, fiercely opposed by operators, would make journeys more seamless, help»»»

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Arab News 1h

Russian ship that sank near Spain may have carried nuclear reactor parts

MADRID: A Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean after its engine room exploded may have been carrying pieces for nuclear reactors used in submarines, a Spanish government document shows. The Ursa Major sank on Dec. 23, 2024, between Spain and Algeria while allegedly on a journey from St. Pete»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Beyond the classroom: What students truly need to learn

When we look back at our schooling, there is a familiar pattern many of us recognise. We learnt a great deal of content — trigonometry, logarithms, rhombuses, quadratic equations, chemical formulae, and the reproductive parts of flowers. In science labs, learning also came alive through hands-on ex»»»

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France24 1h

Business - Japanese crisp bags turn black and white due to Iran war

Global oil prices rose further on Tuesday with Brent crude climbing near $110 a barrel, as a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continues with the US and Iran both rejecting the other's ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, Japanese snack giant Calbee has decided to temporarily switch to black and white p»»»

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Arab News 1h

Chinese Consul: Our exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 19% at the beginning of 2026

RIYADH: Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end immediately, stabilizing supply chains will take time. Shipping companies will need to adjust their routes, manufacturers will need to process their orders, and the market will need to fully regain its confidence, according to the Chinese »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Djedovic Handanovic, Mitsotakis discuss new gas pipelines between Serbia, Greece

ATHENS - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis at an energy transition summit on Wednesday to discuss the importance of building new natural gas corridors that would connect Serbia and Greece via North Macedonia and open a new natur»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ceasefire in Conflict to Come When Zelensky Withdraws Forces From Russia's Land - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict will come at the moment when Volodymyr Zelensky withdraws the armed forces from the territory of Russian regions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "Zelensky should order the armed forces of Ukraine to cease fire and leave th»»»

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Business-review 1h

Hagag Energy appoints Adrian Romanescu to lead distribution operations of Natural Gas Division

With over 25 years of experience in the energy sector and comprehensive understanding of the entire value chain, Adrian Romanescu bring to table extensive expertise in natural gas distribution, infrastructure development, operational management, and the coordination of large-scale energy projects. »»»

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Business-review 1h

Companies’ debts to the state budget reached RON 77 billion in Q1 2026

At the same time, the number of companies with outstanding debts rose to 47,012, up from 45,110 in the previous quarter. The highest number of arrears continues to be recorded in sectors such as construction, trade, and transportation. Source: RisCo Financial Analysis Platform The state budget acco»»»

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Arab News 1h

Cultural Front initiative brings Makkah history to life

MAKKAH: Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah is advancing the cultural and civilizational identity of the holy city through its Cultural Front initiative. The initiative offers an integrated interactive experience documenting Makkah’s history and heritage while highlighting the university’s status as o»»»

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Arab News 1h

How convenience apps are reshaping daily life in Saudi Arabia

ALKHOBAR: Routines in Saudi Arabia are being rewritten by mobile apps that are making daily life more and more convenient. Tasks that once required time, movement and planning are increasingly being handled through apps, delivered to the doorstep or completed without leaving the house. Food, grocer»»»

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Arab News 1h

Islamic coalition equips counterterror forces in Togo

LOME: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has launched an initiative in Lome, the capital of Togo, to provide military equipment to forces designated for counterterrorism operations. The initiative is a part of the Saudi-backed coalition’s strategic military programs aimed at enhancing»»»

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Arab News 1h

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

ACCRA: ‌Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave ​of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries, a post by the foreign minister said on X. Foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the ‌citizens had registered ‌for assistance ​with »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Fighters Carry Out More Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces in South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Carry Out More Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces in South Lebanon 13-05-2026 14:00 PM The Islamic Resistance fighters»»»

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Business-review 1h

ING customers donate over EUR 150,000 to social causes through Home’Bank, with total doubled by the bank

More than 5,500 ING customers donated EUR 154,881 through the “Donate and the good doubles” campaign, nearly twice as much as in the previous edition. ING Bank Romania doubled the amount raised through Home’Bank, bringing the total contribution to EUR 309,762, which will support 20 social causes in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman arrests all-women gang for OMR20,000 home thefts using spare keys hidden under doormats, shoes

An alleged women’s gang has been arrested in Oman after stealing jewellery and valuables worth more than OMR 20,000 ($52,000) by using spare house keys hidden outside homes, the Royal Oman Police said. Police said the suspects, identified as Arab women, targeted residences where homeowners had conc»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Watch: Hezbollah Drone Locks onto Israeli Tank in New Strike Documentation

Hezbollah Military Media on Wednesday released a new video documenting a drone strike targeting an Israeli Merkava in the vicinity of the Khirbet Al-Manara site along the southern Lebanese border. The one-minute clip opens with footage captured by a first-person-view (FPV) drone as it tracks an Isr»»»

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Arab News 1h

Azure opens first residential compound in Jeddah ‘Azure Salamah’

Azure has officially announced the opening of its first residential compound in Jeddah under the name “Azure Salamah,” marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and its expansion beyond Riyadh into other regions across the Kingdom. Located in Al-Salamah district, one of Jeddah»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police saves Dh367 million by cutting bureaucracy by 75 per cent

Dubai: Dubai Police has announced that its “On the Go” initiative has generated operational savings worth Dh367 million while reducing service procedures by 75 per cent and cutting processing time by 99.5 per cent as part of the UAE’s drive to eliminate bureaucracy and enhance government efficiency»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Analysis Results in Decision to Remove Borissov's, Peevski's National Protection Service Security Detail – Interior Minister

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told a press conference on Wednesday that the decision to remove GERB Chair Boyko Borissov's and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski's National Service for Protection (NSP) security detail was reached, after an analysis was conducted based »»»

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Sana 1h

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips to assess Syria offshore gas block

Paris/Doha, May 13 (SANA) TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips said on Tuesday they had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) to assess offshore oil and gas potential in Syrian waters, marking an initial step toward possible exploration activity in th»»»

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BNE 1h

ANPG extends TotalEnergies production licence for Block 32 offshore Angola until 2043

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

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BNE 1h

ANPG extends TotalEnergies production licence for Block 32 offshore Angola until 2043

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

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BNE 1h

Iraqi hackers claim cyber attacks on US tech giants eBay and Spotify

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iraqi hackers claim cyber attacks on US tech giants eBay and Spotify

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iraqi hackers claim cyber attacks on US tech giants eBay and Spotify

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russia trims growth outlook as economy skirts stagnation

Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has delivered a notably downbeat assessment of the country’s economic trajectory on May 12, signalling that growth is likely to stall over the next two years as structural pressures intensify and policy room narrows. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russia trims growth outlook as economy skirts stagnation

Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has delivered a notably downbeat assessment of the country’s economic trajectory on May 12, signalling that growth is likely to stall over the next two years as structural pressures intensify and policy room narrows. »»»

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