MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A deafening silence has fallen over Europe, and there has been no public outcry over the dead children following the Ukrainian attack on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), which killed 21 people, Danilo Della Valle, a member of the European Parliament»»»

OTTAWA - Speaking to reporters after discussions in Ottawa with Canadian counterpart Anita Anand and a meeting with members of a Canada–Serbia parliamentary friendship group, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said a new chapter in the relations with Canada had been opened and would be marked by serious and s»»»

Dubai: For many entrepreneurs, relocating to another country involves years of careful planning. But for Ukrainian entrepreneur Ivan Kroshnyi, the decision to move to Dubai happened almost overnight. In late 2020, Kroshnyi has been preparing to settle in Andorra, attracted by its calm lifestyle and»»»

RIYADH: Oman issued 10 million Omani rials ($26 million) in government Treasury bills, including 4 million rials allocated to a 91-day maturity period, with an average yield of 3.85 percent. The average accepted price stood at 99.050 rials per 100 rials, matching the minimum accepted price, while t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Orthodox Church calls on Czech investigative and judicial authorities to ensure the rights of Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev), the Synodal Department for Church's Relations with Society and Mass Media said, adding that the church will take all measures to provide the »»»

An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed 12 people, state media said Tuesday, as an Israeli official said the military had called up more troops to Lebanon. The strike hit the village of Mashghara late Monday, according to the state-run National News Agency. It cam»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball will play a decisive third game in the ABA League semifinals after losing narrowly to Buducnost VOLI in Podgorica on Sunday night with a score of 91-90, levelling the best-of-three series at 1-1. Having opened the semifinal series with a victory in Game 1, Dubai Basketball e»»»

MONTREAL: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney denounced on Monday the “appalling treatment” of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as “unacceptable” during a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement. Last week, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar »»»

Employees in Bulgaria will soon have the legal right to request official information about average salaries for their job position within their company under new amendments to the country’s anti-discrimination legislation. The urgent changes to the Commission for Protection Against Discrimination f»»»

Eastern European members of the European Union are facing mounting demographic pressure from population decline, ageing societies and persistently low birth rates, according to new data from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, highlighting a widening demographic divide across the bloc. While the E»»»

Brent crude oil rose 3% on Tuesday after the US military carried out strikes in Iran, adding to uncertainty on whether a deal will be imminently reached to end the war and open up shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal »»»

Four new metro trains manufactured by Skoda are being introduced into service on the Sofia Metro, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said Tuesday at the Obelya metro depot. Eight trains have been ordered in total, with seven having already been delivered, Terziev added, noting that the last train is expect»»»

Expanding convenient retail across the Kingdom, SWFT by LuLu has launched in Saudi Arabia, delivering fast, seamless, and modern shopping experiences for consumers. The first four SWFT stores were inaugurated virtually by Yusuffali M. A. The launch includes two metro station outlets at Al-Rabi and »»»

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global "jobs apocalypse" and the technology had not claimed as many white-collar jobs as he had feared. Speaking virtually at a Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) conference in Sydney, Altman said h»»»

European officials and representatives of member state governments are set to gather in Brussels today for an Intergovernmental Conference focused on Albania’s European Union accession process. Ahead of the conference, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to deliver a statement to the media»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Gaza health officials said an Israeli airstrike killed at least five people and wounded several others on Tuesday, in the latest violence to hit the territory despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “Five martyrs and several wounded were transferred (to hos»»»

People enjoy the beach as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman, Tuesday, May 12. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday while in India that the strait will be reopened. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- T»»»

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Monday freeing new army recruits of debts of up to 10 million rubles ($139,000), as Moscow continues to roll out financial incentives to lure more men to fight in Ukraine. Russia has for more than four years offered lucrative salaries to men »»»

DUBAI: Karen Wazen has opened the first UAE flagship store for her eyewear label at Dubai Mall, marking a milestone in the regional expansion of her fast-growing fashion brand. The new boutique opened this week in Dubai Mall’s Social District, introducing a permanent retail space for the influencer»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India as Washington and New Delhi try to repair relations strained by trade tensions and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Both sides say progress is being made toward a long-term trade agreement, though concerns remain over tariffs, India’s tr»»»

Libyan Express announced today the launch of its direct scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport and Malta starting 22 June The carrier said it is scheduling two weekly round-trip flights. It will be recalled that Libyan Express airline announced on 11 May that it had signed a coopera»»»

An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians who confronted an anti-Hamas militia at a refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics and residents said an Israeli drone fired a missile at people who came out of their homes when an Israeli-backed Palestinian »»»

FLOODS: GOVERNMENT FACES FIRST TEST Floods are the first major test for the new government, political scientist Maraya Tsvetkova said on Bulgarian National Radio. “This test will be passed if conditions for future floods are minimized. We have been in such situations before, and the response has al»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday it should be "mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran, in a move that could further complicate »»»

France and the UK experienced record high temperatures for May over the weekend, according to the country’s national weather service, with Paris recording this year's first temperature above 30C on Saturday. A spokesperson for Météo-France added that a yellow heatwave »»»

Claudia Sümeghy, an economist specialising in international relations and a film producer, has been appointed the prime minister’s chief of staff, the PM announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday. Magyar appoints chief of staff Magyar wrote that Sümeghy speaks English and Italian at a high level and »»»

Washington: The United States said early Tuesday it carried out strikes on missile launch sites in southern Iran and boats it accused of attempting to lay mines, in what it described as defensive action. US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said in a statement that American forces conducted »»»

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C. From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hi»»»

Wellington: A New Zealand lawmaker made a splash inside parliament on Tuesday, brandishing a hefty live crayfish that he pledged to devour after the government budget this week. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones cradled the crustacean as he strolled through the lobby at New Zealand's Parliament House,»»»

Rome, Italy: Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. The Luce -- Italian for "Light" -- has a top speed of over 310 kilometres per hour (190 mph) and a range o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany is carrying out total militarization at all levels and on a scale unprecedented in the country's history, Reiner Braun, an expert and former co-chair of the International Peace Bureau (IPB), told RIA Novosti. "We are witnessing the total militarization of the country. Thi»»»

Israel's military has called up more troops to Lebanon, an Israeli security official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said Tuesday the military had called up an additional battalion to Lebanon, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sa»»»

Dubai: A long-time expatriate family in Dubai is appealing for support to help their daughter continue her education in the UAE, while also seeking employment opportunities to restore financial stability during a challenging period marked by serious health issues. At the centre of their concerns is»»»

New Delhi, India: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the meeting in New Delhi, 10 days after President Donald Trump paid a friendly state visit to China and spoke glowingly»»»

The port in the Sulina Free Zone is nearing the moment when it will become fully operational, following the completion of the main infrastructure works. The Director of the Sulina Free Zone Administration (AZL), Dragos Ionita, says that the port platform, the docking quay, and the access road are a»»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is preparing to welcome its guests during the Eid Al Adha holiday in an atmosphere that revives the blessed spirit of the occasion and spreads joy among all visitors, amid the expected influx of worshippers attending Eid prayers and daily prayers, as well as vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: As preparations for Eid Al Adha gather momentum across Qatar, beauticians, tailors, and henna artists are experiencing a significant increase in customer patronage, with some businesses extending working hours to meet growing demand. Speaking to The Peninsula, hair colourist and co-fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Eid al-Adha approaches, homes across Qatar are packed with familiar traditions and preparations: deep cleaning, buying clothes, arranging family visits, and decorating homes. For many, the days leading up to Eid are just as meaningful as the celebration itself, where religious pract»»»

Doha, Qatar: The BPSMUN 2026, themed “Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation for Sustainable Development through Inclusivity,” was held at the Basant Kumar Auditorium on May 23 with great enthusiasm and academic spirit. The conference witnessed the participation of 125 delegates along with 35 organisin»»»

New Delhi: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the meeting»»»

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»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday and stocks dithered as investor optimism over an imminent US-Iran peace deal was tempered ‌by new US strikes in the Middle East. US forces conducted strikes in southern Iran in what was described as defensive action, as Tehran’s top negotiator and its foreign m»»»

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»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United Kingdom have entered a new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation, following the official announcement in London of the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between the two sides. This represents a structural shift that enhances inves»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Lebanon can’t become a true final homeland for its people through slogans alone, but through safeguarding its land and citizens,»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine, a distinguished virologist and researcher at QU, received the Vaccine Research and Innovation Award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The award recognises Dr. Yassine’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hukoomi announces comprehensive technical updates to its website and mobile application, effective 25 May 2026, in preparation for the official launch of the platform’s new and enhanced edition. These updates come as part of the development of the next generation of digital government »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network has won 12 awards at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. The winners were announced during a virtual ceremony held on May 21, 2026. Al Jazeera Arabic Channel won two Gold Awards and one Bronze Award for documentaries and programmes covering developmen»»»