UPI 2m

Opposition group seeks end to Communist Party monopoly in Cuba - UPI.com

May 26 (UPI) -- The opposition platform Consejo para la Transición Democrática en Cuba, known as CTDC, launched a campaign seeking a constitutional reform to end the "civil and political" monopoly of the Communist Party of Cuba. The organization announced Monday that it aims to amend Article 5 of C»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9m

Foreign Minister Confers with Italy's Ambassador

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Tuesday received the Italian Ambassador in Sofia Marcello Apicella, Petrova's Ministry said in a press release. The two acknowledged the excellent dynamics of the political dialogue between Bulgaria and Italy at the highest level and the fruitful coop»»»

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24 News Agency 10m

Porcelain tiles produced in Kyrgyzstan to be exported to EAEU countries - | 24.KG

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»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Amir to receive Eid Al Adha well-wishers

Doha: The Amiri Diwan announces that the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will receive well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha at Lusail Palace on the morning of the first day of Eid. Immediately after the Eid prayer, HH the Amir will receive Their Excellencies Sheikhs, ministers, unders»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Amir exchanges cables of congratulation on occasion of Eid Al Adha

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has exchanged cables of congratulation with his brothers, their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, the leaders of sisterly Arab and Islamic countries. HH the Amir also received cables of congratulations on this occasion from a number of leader»»»

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UPI 14m

Court temporarily blocks Alabama's 'race-based' congressional map - UPI.com

May 26 (UPI) -- A federal court on Tuesday temporarily blocked Alabama from using a newly redrawn congressional map that would feature one majority-Black district. The panel of three judges said the map, which was adopted by lawmakers in 2023, was racially discriminatory since one of the state's se»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Strikes Hit South Lebanon City as Israel Expands Ground Operations

Several strikes hit the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Tuesday after an Israeli evacuation warning, an AFP correspondent said, as an Israeli military official confirmed ground operations had expanded deeper into the country. The latest strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan»»»

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RT 21m

Thai police dress as female dancers to catch suspected drug dealer

A team of Thai police officers have gone viral after disguising themselves as a female dance troupe to arrest a suspected drug dealer during a street festival. The operation took place last week in the Tha Luang district in the central Lop Buri Province, where officers dressed in sparkly outfits to»»»

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RT 21m

Czech Republic to cut back support for Ukrainian migrants

The Czech government has approved tighter rules for Ukrainian migrants, including restrictions on residency rights and welfare benefits, amid concerns over alleged abuse of aid. The Czech cabinet approved the legislation on Monday at the proposal of Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar, endorsing sweep»»»

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UPI 26m

Supreme Court tosses Florida lawsuit on English requirement for CDLs - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute between Florida, California and Washington Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by Florida against California and Washington over a fatal crash involving a truck drive»»»

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UPI 26m

Iran: U.S. strikes violated cease-fire - UPI.com

An Iranian child carrries a photograph Sunday of a relative killed in the war in Tehran, Iran. On Monday, Iran said Monday's attacks on Iran violated a cease-fire. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Iran said the U.S. strikes on Iran Monday were a "gross violation" of the f»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28m

Amir exchanges cables of congratulation on Eid Al Adha

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has exchanged cables of congratulation with his brothers, their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, the leaders of sisterly Arab and Islamic countries. HH the Amir also received cables of congratulations on this o»»»

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Sana 33m

Syrian exports witness gradual recovery amid efforts to expand external markets

Damascus, May.26 (SANA) Director General of Local Production and Export and Development Authority, Manhal al-Fares, stated that Syrian exports have begun witnessing a gradual recovery since the beginning of 2026, with notable improvement in export activity and the return of several regional markets»»»

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24 News Agency 34m

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan aim to increase mutual trade turnover to $500 million - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan plan to increase mutual trade turnover to $500 million. It was announced at a meeting of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erlist Akunbekov, with his Tajik counterpart, Sulaimon Ziezoda, in Dushanbe. The press service of the Cabinet of Min»»»

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Sputnik 38m

Putin's 2nd State Visit to Kazakhstan Shows High Level of States' Relations - Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying a state visit to Kazakhstan for the second time, contrary to protocol practice, which underlines the unprecedented high level of relations between the countries, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. Putin will arrive in Astana on W»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Paris school aide tried for alleged sexual assault of preschoolers

A French school aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexually assaulting kindergarten pupils, in the first such public hearing since a flurry of allegations of abuse rocked the capital. Parents in the city have in recent months accused supervisors in charge of children outside the clas»»»

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Sputnik 50m

Brazil to Explore New Developments in Russian Defense Industry at Security Forum- Colonel

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Brazil would like to examine the latest innovations from the Russian defense industry during the International Security Forum, a member of the Brazilian delegation, Colonel Carlos Gustavo Monteiro Goncalves, told Sputnik on Tuesday. "We were invited to participate in this event. »»»

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Arab News 51m

Iraq expects five million ton wheat harvest, eyes self-sufficiency

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s wheat output for the 2025–2026 season is expected to reach up to 5 million metric tons, keeping the country on track for self-sufficiency, the deputy agriculture minister said. Mahdi Sahar Al-Jubouri said production was forecast at 5 million tons after around 8 million dunams of far»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After Months-Long Shutdown

Iranian authorities partially restored internet connectivity Tuesday after an almost three-month shutdown imposed against the backdrop of the war against Israel and the US, said a monitor, a senior official and sources inside the country. The shutdown left Iranians largely cut off from internationa»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Louvre Heist to Be Turned into Film

Last year's brazen robbery of the Louvre -- when thieves made off with jewellery worth some $100 million -- is set to become a movie, a publisher said on Tuesday. French director Romain Gavras -- whose work includes 2025 Hollywood film "Sacrifice" starring Anya Taylor-Joy and music videos including»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Israel Issues Expropriation Order for West Bank Religious Site

Israel has issued an expropriation order for land in the occupied West Bank near the site of a Biblical prophet's grave north of Jerusalem, an Israeli NGO reported Tuesday. The site, known as Nabi Samuel, is believed in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim tradition to include the grave of the Biblical fi»»»

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Business-review 59m

Ștefan Nastasie, Grapefruit: AI is quietly restructuring how companies think, work and grow

There is a moment that defines every major technological shift. It is not the idea, the breakthroughs, or even the invention itself. It is rather the point when the conversation changes entirely. Early adopters are curious. Then skeptical. Then excited. Companies experiment cautiously, innovation t»»»

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TAP 59m

Stock market gains 1.38% on Tuesday

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - The stock market maintained its upward momentum, posting a 1.38% gain to close at 17,542.24 points at the end of Tuesday’s trading session.Trading volumes remained relatively strong, nearing TND 11 million despite the lack of...»»»

Sputnik 1h

Ukraine’s Role as NATO Testing Ground is Grim Reality

NATO is testing various types of weapons in Ukraine, including biological ones, Yulia Semke, an international studies expert from the Higher School of Economics, tells Sputnik. "Since 2014, NATO’s military support for Ukraine has been steadily increasing," Semke says. "The refusal to withdraw this »»»

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Arab News 1h

Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82

BEIJING: Unmarked tunnels, missing trackers and fake doors have been uncovered during an initial probe into the deadliest mining tragedy in China in over 15 years, with the government vowing to leave no stone unturned, state media reported on Tuesday. At least 82 people were killed by a gas explosi»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s Energy Evolution: Strategic Moves and Investments to Power the Future

As Egypt navigates the complex landscape of global energy dynamics, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with key ministers underscores the nation’s commitment to transforming its energy sector. This strategic shift not only aims to stabilize and enhance the domestic energy supply but also posi»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russian Call for Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Draws Western Backlash

Russia's call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over the threat of fresh strikes drew a sharp backlash from Western countries on Tuesday, some of whom accused Moscow of escalating the more than four-year war. Russia announced Monday it had started a campaign of "systematic" strikes on Kyiv»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

New fueling complex opened at Manas Airport - | 24.KG

The grand opening of a new fueling complex belonging to Asman Oil Company, a subsidiary of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, took place at Manas International Airport. Construction of the complex began in May 2022 and was financed by the company’s own funds. The facility is already operational. Accordin»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Enigma vocalist visits Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Daiyrbek Orunbekov met with Andrew Anderson (Andru Donalds), vocalist of the world-famous music project Enigma, who arrived in the country on an official visit. During the meeting, Orunbekov stated that the arri»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Most Hungarians believe Orbán and Fidesz cannot make a comeback after historic defeat

A new survey by the Publicus Institute suggests that a large majority of Hungarians believe former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have little chance of returning to power following their crushing election defeat in April. Two-thirds see no path back for Fidesz According to the rep»»»

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Business-review 1h

Aela Cotabiță (Highlight PR): “Maintaining a holistic approach across every communication project is one of our key long-term objectives”

In a new series of interviews with professionals in the Romanian communication industry, BR sat down with Aela Cotabiță, Managing Director at Highlight PR, and talked about consultancy, strategy, tactics, services, as well as about what sets the agency apart. By Romanita Oprea How did you start the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoT automates, launches 14 more maritime transportation e-services

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US and Armenia Sign Partnership Agreement Ahead of Armenian Election

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Yerevan on Tuesday, less than two weeks before parliamentary elections in the South Caucasus country. Rubio's visit comes as Russia has threatened to exert economic pressure o»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Says New US Strikes Violate Ceasefire

Iran said the United States had violated a ceasefire after the US conducted what it called defensive strikes in southern Iran, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal to halt the conflict could "take a few days". Iran's foreign ministry said US strikes in Iran's southern Hor»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Zelensky Embraces Fascism by Honoring Ukrainian Nationalist Leader Melnyk - EU Lawmaker

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky openly embraced fascism by honoring Andriy Melnyk, one of the leaders of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)*, Slovak member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha said on Tuesday. Zelensky, whose grandfather fought in the Great Patriotic War on th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russia, Kazakhstan will Sign Nuclear Power Deal during Putin Trip, Kremlin Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan when he visits the country this week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, an oil- and gas-rich nation of 20.5 million people, has not had any nuc»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Cabinet Chairman hands over 370 official vehicles to Internal Affairs Ministry - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in a ceremony to hand over 370 new official vehicles equipped with modern digital technologies to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Addressing the staf»»»

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UPI 1h

Eli Lilly announces acquisition of 3 vaccine makers in $4 billion deal - UPI.com

The logo for Eli Lilly And Co hangs at the entrance to the New York Stock Exchange after the opening bell on Wall Street on May 11, in New York City. Eli Lilly announced Tuesday that it is acquiring three vaccine companies in deals totaling nearly $4 billion. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License P»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Media Says Military Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon

Israeli media on Tuesday reported that troops had begun ground operations beyond the so-called "Yellow Line" in south Lebanon, which runs around 10 kilometres (six miles) deep inside Lebanese territory. Israeli troops have until now been operating inside the self-declared "Yellow Line", where they »»»

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Business-review 1h

Parents choose private schools for dual curricula, modern campuses, and reduced dependence on private tutoring – REA analysis

Interest in private education continues to grow in Romania, and with it, the criteria by which parents choose a school are also shifting. According to an analysis by Romania Education Alliance (REA), Romania’s first national private school network, in 2026 the decision to choose a private school is»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Transport Ministry automates, launches 14 more maritime transportation e-services

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,»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russian Scientists Develop AI-backed System to Detect Anxiety in Dogs

Investigators at the Don State Technical University (DSTU) have developed a method for assessing anxiety in dogs that could help pet owners distinguish between anxiety, fear and aggression. According to the university’s press service, the findings could be used to identify signs of anxiety in both »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel army issues evacuation order for Nabatiyeh, Mashaghara and Sohmor

The Israeli military warned residents of the southern city of Nabatiyeh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, despite a ceasefire. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River. Anyone who is near Hezbollah members, facilities»»»

Naharnet 2h

Israel begins ground op beyond 'Yellow Line' to confront Hezbollah drone threat

The Israeli army has begun ground operations beyond the Israeli-designated Yellow Line in south Lebanon, as the world expects the Trump administration to soon reach a ceasefire with Iran, which will likely impose a fuller ceasefire on the Israeli army versus Hezbollah, Israeli newspaper The Jerusal»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Egyptian Vulture Conservation Project with Bulgarian Participation Reaches LIFE Awards Final

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»»»

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BBC 2h

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesThe paramilitary RSF group has been fighting Sudan's regular army since 2023 Colombian mercenaries were recruited »»»

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Arab News 2h

Thailand mandates 21-day Ebola quarantine for DRC, Uganda arrivals

BANGKOK: Thailand imposed on Tuesday a 21-day quarantine order for people traveling from or having transited through the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda, where a deadly Ebola crisis is surging. The eastern DRC is ground zero for an Ebola outbreak which has sparked an international health ale»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Eid Gah at Asian Town and Eid Al Adha celebrations for communities in Asian Town, Barwa Al Khor and Kreeq Sports

Doha: On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will be organizing “Eid Al Adha Celebrations 2026 for Communities” at Asian Town and Al Khor Workers Sports Complex on first and second days of Eid from 5 pm – 10 pm and on first, second and third days of Eid at Kreeq Spor»»»

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RT 2h

US jets struck Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday

US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as explosions were heard near the port of Bandar Abbas. The attack occurred on Monday as US and Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar in hopes of advancing stalled talks. According to SNN, the attack on the Iranian vesse»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ethiopia intensifies coordinated Ebola preparedness, inspection measures

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has announced that coordinated preparedness and inspection measures are being implemented to prevent a potential Ebola outbreak in the country. Noting that the Ebola virus disease is a highly contagious and fatal disease that is easily transmitted from »»»

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