Praia: Cape Verde head coach Pedro Brito on Monday named a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the island nation prepares for its first appearance at football's biggest tournament. "Today is a historic day for Cape Verdean football," Bubista said during the squad announcement ceremony. "It»»»

Plastic & Rubber Client : Giza Governorate Kerdasah City Center Address : Kerdasah City, Giza Tender : General tender for supply of rubber tyres for cars Tender documents : EGP150 A bid bond of EGP14,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 9-5 -2017 Information Technology (IT) Client : General Auth»»»

Egypt’s foreign-exchange market passed through another tense trading week between 11 and 17 May, with the US dollar again climbing above the EGP 53 threshold as investors reassessed geopolitical risk, global interest-rate expectations, and exposure to emerging-market assets. By Sunday’s close of bu»»»

Thales participated in the anniversary edition of the “Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security” (BSDA) arms industry exhibition, from 13 to 15 May, where it presented a wide range of solutions for air, naval and land defense. Among these, the two systems launched earlier this year stand out – the»»»

DUBAI: The Israeli army has issued an evacuation alert for 12 towns in southern Lebanon on Tuesday. “URGENT WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF LEBANON LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND VILLAGES: Toura, Al-Nabatieh Al-Tahta, Houbbous, Al-Bazouriyeh, Tayr Debba, Kafr Huna, Ain Qana, Labaya, Jibshit, Al-Shahabi»»»

OVERVIEW The Government’s measures to tighten public spending and the competition between Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas to host Eurovision 2027 after Bulgaria’s win with DARA dominated the media on Tuesday. Several outlets also covered the cost of retirement bonuses in the public sector, the ris»»»

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi-based gas company ADNOC Distribution is partnering with Americana Restaurants to expand food and beverage offerings across its service station network in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. According to a press release, up to 200 quick-service restaurants representing 12 prominent g»»»

Russian scientists, in collaboration with colleagues from France, have developed a new material for ultra-efficient removal of toxic copper ions from water. According to the developers, it outperforms activated carbon by 14 times and can remove 99% of copper from water within two hours, the Russian»»»

Across decades of global disruption, the need for future-ready, resilient business leaders has only intensified. In moments like these, the responsibility of leaders is to prioritise stability, preparedness and long term value creation, even when short term pressures dominate. The UAE is a country »»»

This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell 3.25 percent on a tech stock slump. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed lower Tuesday as a foreign-selling spree of major techs continued, tracking an overnight tech slump on Wall Street. The »»»

Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos ReutersThe outbreak, which started in DR Congo, has also spread to neighbouring Uganda An Ebola outbreak which has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic R»»»

Vienna-based gastroenterologist says modern endoscopy is transforming cancer care, allowing doctors to detect and remove early-stage tumors without major surgery, while warning that Eastern Europe continues to face higher rates of stomach cancer linked to Helicobacter pylori infections. At the Vien»»»

Paris, France: Climate change could push seabirds into smaller habitats and force them to fly farther to survive, a new study said Tuesday. While warmer oceans have historically caused fish and other marine species to shrink in size, seabirds such as albatrosses, shearwaters and petrels have seen t»»»

The European Union criticized Tuesday the latest US waiver of sanctions on Russian oil, announced while G7 finance ministers were meeting to reach a common response to multiple economic challenges. Washington's move aims to help lower energy prices that have skyrocketed since the US and Israel laun»»»

US President Donald Trump has postponed what he described as a “very major attack” on Iran, saying Gulf leaders had asked Washington to give negotiations with Tehran another “two or three days.” Trump said the strike had been scheduled for Tuesday, but that he had ordered the Pentagon to stand down»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing this week with a high-level delegation for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on bilateral ties, trade, energy cooperation, and global affairs, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The May 19-20 visit coincides with the 25th annive»»»

Abu Dhabi: e& UAE, in collaboration with General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf), has launched an exclusive Hajj package for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage season. The telecom operator said the initiative builds on last year’s collaboration and ai»»»

A key distinguishing feature of NOZOMI Travel Society is the inclusion of special experiences within its tours, such as meetings with prominent figures or businesspeople from various countries, as well as personal and business development workshops, or tours led by renowned Romanian guides who are »»»

DUBAI: Roll calls begin at 6:00 in the morning. More than 14 heavily armed Israeli guards, equipped with tear gas and military gear, stand watch as Palestinian prisoners are forced to kneel on the floor with their hands behind their heads. Cells are routinely ransacked and the prisoners mercilessly»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilt into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday declared the outbreak a public health emergency»»»

DUBAI: Roll calls begin at 6:00 in the morning. More than 14 heavily armed Israeli guards, equipped with tear gas and military gear, stand watch as Palestinian prisoners are forced to kneel on the floor with their hands behind their heads. Cells are routinely ransacked and the prisoners mercilessly»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has prepared new tactical steps in the event of a new US attack, an Iranian military source told Sputnik. "We have prepared new tactical actions and approaches based on our doctrine. We have no problems in terms of weapons and defense capabilities," the source said.The US an»»»

Dubai: Private sector employees in the UAE are set to come under a stricter salary payment framework beginning June 1, 2026, after the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) introduced new wage protection rules aimed at tightening employer compliance. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»

As Excellence Awards returns for its sixth edition, the platform is bigger, broader and more influential than ever before. Hosted by Gulf News and BeingShe, the 2026 edition will honour not only exceptional women leaders but also organisations driving meaningful change for women in the workplace. S»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Massacre in Kfar Sir’: 5 Martyrs as Occupation Escalates Attacks on Southern Lebanon 19-05-2026 12:07 PM Five martyrs have fallen in new I»»»

The Mall Effect Index (MEI) is the first initiative in Romania to longitudinally track consumer behavior in shopping centers. Developed by Generatik together with Reveal Marketing Research, this index aims to bring greater clarity to an area that has been insufficiently measured until now: real con»»»

Several Bosnian media sources reported today that Bosnian engineering company Energoinvest has secured its return to the Libyan market after more than a decade by signing an international contract with the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO). The deal, valued at a €2.71 million, focuses on constr»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has proposed cutting the minimum capital requirement for securities businesses by 60 percent to SR20 million ($5.33 million), as part of broader reforms aimed at easing market entry and modernizing regulations. The proposed amendments, released by the Capital Market Authority f»»»

The campus is built on the One Minute City philosophy (services for work and daily life—from sports, education, and health to relaxation—all integrated within a maximum of one minute from the office) and supports a direction that is increasingly relevant to the office market: the office as an exper»»»

According to BNP Paribas Real Estate, cross-border investment in Europe reached EUR 15.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, while domestic investment, carried out by European investors in their own markets, totalled EUR 21.1 billion. “Europe is strengthening its position as the main driver of re»»»

Kuwait’s Municipal Council has approved the route corridor for the Kuwaiti section of a planned high-speed railway linking the country with Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, in a project aimed at strengthening regional transport connectivity. The Kuwaiti section of the railway will extend about 85 km »»»

NAIROBI: Medical charity Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that aid in South Sudan was being “instrumentalized” for military and political objectives, despite the country’s dire humanitarian needs. After gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan descended into civil war and remains mired in ex»»»

Read more Talks with Russia ‘inevitable’ for Europe – Kremlin envoy The EU’s search for a potential negotiator with Russian President Vladimir Putin has apparently been narrowed down to three candidates: Angela Merkel, Alexander Stubb, and Mario Draghi. However, all three come with baggage that cou»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is confident that under the strategic leadership of the heads of China and Russia, the friendship between the countries will be further strengthened, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. "Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin his visi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States conducted 56 investigations into corruption and other misuse of US aid by Ukraine in the first quarter of 2026, the Pentagon special inspector general’s report read. "As of March 31, Special IG and investigative partner agencies reported 56 open investigations a»»»

At the same time, operational indicators show Romanians’ continued strong interest in complex holidays, carefully designed and supported by specialised consultancy. The number of Eturia travellers reached nearly 20,000 in 2025, representing a 20% increase compared with 2024, while the number of esc»»»

Turkish counter-terror police on Tuesday arrested 110 people on suspicion of activities in support of the ISIS group in an operation largely targeting Istanbul, the Anadolu state news agency said. The suspects are accused of organizing classes in illegal associations, educating young children with »»»

Fears are escalating inside Israel over Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities, accompanied by stark warnings that the occupation army is being steadily depleted amid a war of attrition imposed by the resistance. Concerns are growing within ‘Israel’ about the increasing complexity of the confrontation »»»

Timisoara was designated "Destination of the Year 2026" in Romania during a gala hosted on last Thursday evening at the Constanta Casino, where the country's most appreciated cities, spa resorts, authentic villages and natural attractions were awarded."Destination of the Year 2026, now in its sixth»»»

Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent announced Monday that the United States would be issuing a temporary waiver on the sale of Russian oil already on vessels at sea. File Photo by Shawn Thew./UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has issued temporary Russia sanctions relief f»»»

In an unprecedented achievement for the Egyptian fintech sector, Thndr, a leading retail investment appliation platform, has secured the top spot in the Financial Times’ ranking of the fastest-growing companies in Africa for 2026. This recognition, achieved in collaboration with the global research»»»

Medical charity Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that aid in South Sudan was being "instrumentalized" for military and political objectives, despite the country's dire humanitarian needs. After gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan descended into civil war and remains mired in extreme pov»»»

President Donald Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action have not moved Tehran from its long-established positions. With shifting goals that make it difficult to judge the sta»»»

The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. Those waves have now crashed into this nation, testing its economic model like never before. The UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more»»»

The strategic North—South alternative road in Kyrgyzstan will be temporarily opened for traffic starting June 1, the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. According to the ministry, preparatory work for the seasonal opening is currently underway, along with additional measures to ensur»»»

The Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has lifted restrictions on foreign trade settlements under contracts without the actual delivery of goods, works, and services into the country. The decision was made on May 15. The move invalidates the resolution «On Ensuring Economic Security and Maint»»»

Strasbourg, France: France and Turkiye have the highest levels of prison overcrowding among Council of Europe member states, with 131 inmates for every 100 places, a specially commissioned report said Tuesday.These figures, compiled by the University of Lausanne for the 46-member Strasbourg-based b»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The command of the armed forces of Ukraine is preparing to launch a series of new terrorist attacks on Russia's rear regions, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday. "The command of the armed forces of Ukraine is preparing to launch a series of new terrori»»»

Washington, USA: The platform X has officially announced new, stricter technical limits for unverified accounts. Non-subscribers are now limited to posting 50 times per day, alongside a maximum of 200 replies, a sharp decrease from the previous limit of 2,400 posts per day. This sudden change was a»»»