Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia are experiencing an unprecedented escalation after the two countries exchanged political and military accusations over support for armed groups and drone attacks, amid military movements along their shared border and growing fears that the crisis could slide int»»»

There are no indications of any serious breakthrough in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, a source told Al-Arabiya following around four hours of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington. "The atmosphere of the third round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations does not call for optimism," the sou»»»

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi emphasized the critical role of the petrochemical industry sector in the Egyptian economy. He noted that this sector is intricately linked to enhancing local industries and reducing the need for hard currency imports. Additionally, the s»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Sonia Ben Frej (BH INVEST) was elected on Thursday as President of the Tunis Stock Exchange Board of Directors, following the holding of its Ordinary General Assembly.The BVMT specified, in a statement, that its new Board of...»»»

President Donald Trump walks to speak to the press before departing the White House for Beijing, China, on Tuesday. A new lawsuit filed in Florida seeks to block the transfer of property planned for the Trump presidential library. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- A group of »»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday at her press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City that the United States has rejected 36 extradition requests from Mexico due to a lack of evidence, and therefore advocated applying the same criteria to the accusations against 10 Mexican»»»

ROME: Jannik Sinner reached the semifinals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments. Another straight-sets victory, this time 6-2, 6-4 over Rublev, moved Sinner up to 32 straight wins in the ATP’s to»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by businessman Ali Al-Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure. “The Council of Representatives votes to grant confidence to the government of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and its ministerial pro»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO: Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with five Champions League titles as a manager, league trophies from Europe’s big five competitions and a reputation for making elite dressing rooms breathe a little easier. One year on, he knows this job is something different: less club grind, mor»»»

AMMAN — Industrial production quantities rose by 2.50 per cent in March 2026 compared with February of the same year, and increased by 1.10 per cent compared with March 2025.According to the monthly report issued by the Department of Statistics (DoS), the cumulative industrial production index for »»»

The new Syrian administration is trying to provide justice for the tens of thousands tortured and hundreds of thousands more killed by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad. But is enough being done to investigate and prosecute those accused? Some tentative steps have been taken. A trial is»»»

New York: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said Thursday. Coldplay's Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final but has raised con»»»

United Nations, United States: The United States on Thursday pledged an additional $1.8 billion for UN humanitarian aid in 2026, after President Donald Trump slashed foreign assistance under his "America First" agenda. The additional payment brings the total US aid package for the United Nations th»»»

Damascus, May 14 (SANA) The Damascus Chamber of Commerce held talks on Thursday with the Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences (AUIEC), focusing on strengthening cooperation in exhibitions, training, and preparations for the participation of Syrian economic sides in the Plastics »»»

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew its support for her sacking of the defence minister after Ukrainian drones repeatedly strayed into the country. Silina had blamed defence minister Andris Spruds for the incursions, saying the»»»

At a time when the global economy is grappling with strong waves of price pressures caused by the Iran war and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has managed to chart a different course. Inflation continued to slow, settling at one of the lowest levels globally, supported by stable re»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Entrepreneurs from the Tunisian community abroad with innovative projects or those in the development phase can now apply for the new BID 2026–2027 cohort, supported by the MEG Tunisia programme run by the German Agency for...»»»

The top Democrat on the Constitution and Limited Government subcommittee, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., speaks with Muslim rights advocates after a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday. Photo by Jacques Abou-Rizk/Medill News Service WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- Muslim civil rights grou»»»

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has called a special session for later Thursday to vote on redistricting. File Photo by Stephen B. Morton/EPA May 14 (UPI) -- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to call a special session of the legislature to redraw the state's congressional districts,»»»

ISLAMABAD (Sputnik) - Pakistan supports China's involvement in mediation efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran, Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump is on a state visit to China from May 13-15. His talks with Chi»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation chief on Thursday said no visas had yet been issued for the national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, state media reported. “Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, we will have a decisive meeting with FIFA. They must give us guarantees,»»»

In recent years, European banks have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) as a pivotal tool for cost management and operational efficiency. This strategic move is reshaping the financial landscape, with Italian lender BPER Banca SpA at the forefront of these innovations. BPER has announced a sign»»»

Meeting with students from Sofia University, who are taking the courses Political Rhetoric and Communication Skills, President Iliana Iotova said on Thursday that the EU needs reforms to return to its founders' vision of a prosperous Europe - to strengthen its production, competitiveness, and finan»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with German Ambassador Irene Plank on Thursday, the ministry said. Topping the meeting were advancing cooperation in industry, energy, innovation, and scientific research. Minister Petrova underscored her desire, as well as that of the new Bulgarian government»»»

CAIRO: Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40 percent of the population, are facing acute hunger, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as the contours of a war that has created the world’s worst hunger crisis shift. The spread of hunger and famine has become a hallmark of t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has been named as an official tournament supporter in North America and Asia for this year’s FIFA World Cup. According to the announcement of the agreement, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to the growth of football at every level, from gras»»»

Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. Russia had launched 1,567 drones since the start of Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zele»»»

It is apposite that ‘After Nations, The Making and Unmaking of a World Order’ – written by English novelist turned historian Rana Dasgupta – should be published as Donald Trump is desperately seeking to extract America from an ill-judged and calamitous war in Iran. ‘After Nations’ is an analysis of»»»

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into “a very dangerous situation,” describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations. Xi made the remarks on Thursday during a meeting with Trump at the Grea»»»

BEIJING: In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability. The new vision will provide strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations over »»»

WASHINGTON: Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people familiar with the White House’s discussions told Reuters, as hopes for a quick resolution fade. US President Donald Trump this week backed suspending the federa»»»

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the 20th edition of Art Dubai »»»

BEIRUT: Israel’s defense minister on Thursday accused Barcelona’s superstar Lamine Yamal of inciting hate against Israeli soldiers after he waved a Palestinian flag while his club celebrated winning the La Liga title. “Lamine Yamal chose to incite against Israel and foment hatred while our soldiers»»»

Dubai: US authorities are moving to resolve fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, potentially ending a criminal case that has hung over the Adani Group for more than a year, Bloomberg News reported. According to people familiar with the matter, the US Justice Department could annou»»»

LONDON: The destination of Scotland’s Premiership title will be decided at Parkhead on Saturday when Celtic need victory to become champions for the 56th time while Hearts will take the crown for the first time in 66 years and fifth in all if they win or draw. Those are the bald facts, but they bar»»»

When the United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran in late February, the mission depended on a network of air refueling operations stretching from the Azores to the Arabian Gulf. Whether enough NATO allies would cooperate was not a given...and not all of them did. Secretary of State M»»»

The parliamentary ad hoc committee on legal affairs on Thursday approved at first reading a bill on tackling corruption among public office holders, by a 20-2 votes and no abstentions. The bill was submitted by the caretaker cabinet on April 30. The bill envisages the establishment of a five-member»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with Marie Dumoulin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry’s press office said on Thursday. The two sides discussed the upcoming finalization of the new roadmap for the Bulgarian-French strategic partnership, which is expected to give fresh impetus t»»»

LONDON: Gulf Arab countries have written to the UN secretary-general protesting against Iran’s “unacceptable claim” to have imposed new rules for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The letter also condemned Iran’s attacks on countries in the region for making sovereign choices related to “»»»

Population held steady in midsize American cities, the Census Bureau said. File Photo by UPI May 14 (UPI) -- Population numbers remained about the same in most U.S. midsize cities, the Census Bureau said Thursday. While the national population grew slowly, the population in major cities dropped, a »»»

LONDON: More than 6,000 ha of land near the Palestinian town of Yabad in the northern West Bank has been designated for seizure under an Israeli military order, according to the Wafa news agency. The area is owned by the residents of Zabda village in the Jenin governorate. This week, a seizure orde»»»

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Lebanon will demand Israel cease fire at face-to-face talks that began in Washington on Thursday, a senior Lebanese official said, as Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel continued ​to trade blows despite a US-backed truce declared last month. A State Department official co»»»

Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez clinched a spot in next month’s runoff election on Wednesday, official results showed, just hours after prosecutors indicted him on campaign finance charges and sought a prison sentence of more than five years. Peru's leftist candidate Roberto S»»»

Israel's ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections. The move, initiated by Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party, came as Netanyahu appeared to be facing a possible collapse of his fractious coalition, amid mounting pressure from the »»»

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in April secretly carried out a series of air strikes against Iran during the US-Israeli war against Tehran, the Wall Street Journal and Reuters reported this week. Analysts say these raids – which neither country has confirmed – would have been clandestine»»»

As the Eurovision returns, an investigation by the New York Times has revealed how Israel may have influenced voters to help its contestant Yuval Raphael in last year's edition. Story by James Vasina.»»»

In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US mediation, many Lebanese see a chance for a return to stability. But within Hezbollah’s camp, any normalization with Israel is firmly rejected. Report b»»»

The Fatah party is due to elect its new central committee for the first time in 10 years. It comes as questions arise over whether President Mahmoud Abbas will finally step aside after more than two decades at the helm. Major figures from within the movement are boycotting the vote and accusing the»»»

Dr. Ali El-Ghamrawy, Head of the Egyptian Drug Authority, participated today in an inspection tour of the Medical Professions Factory affiliated with the ACDIMA Group, as well as a press conference held on the sidelines of his visit. The event was attended by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 14, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump's visit to China features on most French front pages. Next, the British papers study the Labour Party's candidates as Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign. Also, the Guardian reports on a secret UN mission in Gaza. Mea»»»