Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears 24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCherylann Mollan Getty ImagesAccording to WHO, there have been 600 suspected cases of Ebola so far and 139 suspected deaths Next week's India-Africa Forum Summit has been cancelled due to the»»»

RIYADH: The UK-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade deal is set to be worth far more than the anticipated $5 billion boost to Britain’s economy, Arab News has been told, as the two economies become increasingly interlinked. The deal, signed on May 20, is the first such agreement between a G7 nation »»»

Banke Capital has officially secured the exclusive master agency mandate for Samana Business Hub, marking a major milestone in the UAE real estate sector and further strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading real estate distribution and investment advisory platforms. The announcemen»»»

Dubai: Dubai motorists will soon see slightly higher parking and Salik costs, with a 5 per cent VAT charge being added to public parking services, toll gate crossings and Salik tag activation fees from June 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The tariff itself is »»»

1 of 2 | Naegohyang Women's FC head coach Ri Yu Il (L) and forward Kim Kyong Yong speak at a press conference at Suwon Stadium on Friday. The team will play in the AFC Women's Champions League final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, May 22 (UPI) -- The coach of a North Korean women»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law regulating antiquities and archaeological sites in Dubai, as the emirate moves to strengthen the protection, preservation and management of its cultural h»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s fast-paced lifestyle and culture of innovation are inspiring many young people to turn personal passions into meaningful projects. Among them is 17-year-old Yasmine Farra, a Lebanese student living in Dubai who has launched an art therapy initiative focused on relaxation and stress r»»»

President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of US military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro. Trump said previous US»»»

Saudi Arabia’s merchandise trade surplus surged to its highest level since 2022 in March, driven by strong momentum in oil exports, which rose 37.4%, while the East-West pipeline played a central role in improving the flexibility of crude flows to Red Sea ports, according to official data and an in»»»

A strike on the Deir Qanoun-Burj Rahhal road killed two paramedics Friday, after a first strike targeted a motorcycle nearby. The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and "moving in a suspicious manner". Israel and Hezbollah hav»»»

Jeddah, May 22 (SANA) The Executive Director of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hadi bin Ali al-Yam said the recent visit of OIC to Syria has created new opportunities for cooperation and coordination between OIC institutions and t»»»

Interest in investments, financial markets, and alternative assets continues to grow in Romania, as more and more retail investors, entrepreneurs, and local professionals look for access to practical information, secure opportunities, and international perspectives. At the same time, the local mark»»»

Saudi Arabia’s financial market is undergoing a structural shift as short-term speculative trading gives way to institutional investment through funds, managed portfolios and sukuk, according to Ahmed Al-Mohaisen, chief executive of Ashmore Investment Saudi Arabia. In an interview with Asharq Al-Aw»»»

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink Due: July 31 Having been forced, at the end of 2021’s “No Way Home,” to protect the multiverse by getting Doctor Strange to cast a spell meaning that everyone in his world forgets all about Peter »»»

At a time when the world feels increasingly fragile, the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated annually on May 22, offers a reminder that one of our most enduring sources of stability lies in the natural world. Nature is not separate from our economies or societies, it underpins th»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Roads and Transport Authority) has issued a travel advisory ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday, urging passengers to plan journeys early and use public transport to avoid congestion around Dubai International Airport. Travellers are encouraged to use the Dubai M»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping set out an expansive vision for their bilateral relationship in a joint statement issued during a state visit to Beijing this week, marking 30 years of strategic partnership and 25 years since the signing of the 2001 Treaty of Good-N»»»

KHARTOUM: It was a classic husband’s phone call. He was done for the day and would stop at the market before coming home. But he was returning from war, not work.Fahmy Al-Fateh never made it home. His wife, Azaher Abdallah, started calling friends and family, then turned to his colleagues in Sudan »»»

NIJAR: After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day ​jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra hopes a mass amnesty launched by the leftist government may finally turn his fortunes around. “Without documents you work for five euros ($5.80) an hour. With»»»

Manila: Batangas, a province south of Manila, has emerged as a key regional growth centre. This is thanks to its proximity to deep-water ports, a critical mass of manpower, available land and, now, a masterplanned manufacturing-cum-commercial hub. LiMa Estate, about 1,000 hectares in size, is a fas»»»

On Friday, as the National Assembly opened a first-reading debate on a government-sponsored bill to counter corruption among public-office holders, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said from the parliamentary rostrum that the fight against corruption "must be an unconditional national priority, be»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball moved one step closer to the ABA League finals after defeating Buducnost VOLI 104-90 in game one of the ABA League semifinals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Thursday. Forced to play away from home again following the relocation of the series from Dubai, they delivered»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying out of Dubai during the Eid break are being urged to prepare for longer airport wait times, with Emirates advising its customers of a surge in passenger traffic and advising customers to arrive at least 3 hours ahead of departure. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

Iran's foreign minister met his Pakistani counterpart on Friday to discuss proposals to end the US-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz. Two days after presenting the Iranians with the late»»»

Felix Pauschinger in FrankfurtRichard Aphery, a custom shoemaker in Frankfurt, embodies a new vision of craftsmanship: sustainable, modern and personal. He talks about his journey to becoming a shoemaker and why a good pair of shoes can last a lifetime. https://p.dw.com/p/5D5plAdvertisementIn Frank»»»

On May 22, 2011, the deadliest tornado to strike the United States in half a century roared into the heart of Joplin, Mo., with winds of 200 mph. It killed nearly 160 people, injured about 1,100 others and destroyed nearly one-third of the city. 1 of 5 | An aerial view shows the destruction of resi»»»

A Briton improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent to the world’s highest peak, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain, taking the season's toll to five, hiking officials said. Kenton Cool, 52, climbed the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak before dawn and was descendin»»»

Washington moved ahead of the Lebanese-Israeli security negotiations scheduled for May 29 by imposing sanctions on two officers from the Lebanese Army and General Security, marking the first time US measures have targeted Lebanese security officials alongside figures affiliated with or accused of c»»»

The volume of construction works increased in the first three months of the year by 8.2% in unadjusted terms and by 6.8% when adjusted depending on number of business days and seasonality, compared with the period January 1- March 31, 2025, according to data released on Thursday by the National Ins»»»

The European Commission has sharply lowered its forecast for Romania's economic growth this year to 0.1%, down from 1.1% projected in the autumn, while the inflation rate is now expected to reach 7%, compared with the previously announced level of below 6%, according to the EU Executive's spring ec»»»

Romania will receive approximately ?14.3 million from the EU Solidarity Fund following the 2025 floods, government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu announced.Thursday's government meeting included an information note on the implementation of the Solidarity Fund grant allocated to finance operations carri»»»

The European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, announced on Thursday the signing of the fourth loan agreement with Romania within the European SAFE program.''SAFE demonstrates our strong commitment to European security & the Eastern Flank in particular,'' Kubilius wrote on X soc»»»

Four out of ten Romanians consider that organizing early parliamentary elections could be the best solution to overcome the present political crisis, while over half of them prefer the formation of a new government based on the present parliamentary parties, according to Informat.ro- INSCOP Researc»»»

PSD chairman Sorin Grindeanu declared on Thursday that he expects a new round of consultations with President Nicusor Dan, following which he will propose a possible prime minister for the future Government."I think there will be another round of negotiations. We do not have an address from the Pre»»»

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia,NairobiandAlfred Lasteck,BBC Africa, Dar es Salaam AFP via Getty ImagesActivists Boniface Mwangi (R) and Agather Atuhaire (L) said they were sexually assaulted while in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reigning Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd SC will begin preparations for the 2026-27 season in July, including an overseas training camp in Austria as they aim for a trophy-laden campaign. Qatar’s most decorated club secured only the QSL title last season, missing out on the Amir C»»»

SpaceX on Thursday scrubbed the launch of its 12th Starship rocket from Texas and said it will attempt the high-stakes test flight again on Friday, as Elon Musk's space company nears a record-breaking public listing. Starship V3, uncrewed and featuring dozens of upgrades tailored for rapid Starlink»»»

In 2013, Bloomberg published an article titled “After Years of Unrest, Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem Is Booming” in which the journalists wrote: “Contradicting Egypt’s image as a country at a standstill after almost three years of political upheaval, the proliferation of enterprises reflects a nation l»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Police Academy organised a ceremony to honour the military and civilian entities participating in the final exercise of the second batch of the Security Command and Staff Programme, which was conducted at the academy’s Virtual Security Operations Center. Vice President of the Polic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, chaired the Ministry’s first quarterly meeting to review its performance for 2026, in the presence of Ministry officials. The meeting reviewed the Ministry’s key achievements and initiatives during the »»»

Federal immigration authorities on Thursday arrested Adnys Lastres Morera, the sister of an executive for a Cuban military-controlled conglomerate. Photo courtesy Homeland Security Investigations/Release May 22 (UPI) -- Federal immigration officials have arrested the sister of a sanctioned Cuban ex»»»

Poland offered Hungary support in reducing its dependence on Russian energy on May 20, as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar pledged to work together to advance shared interests in Brussels and revive Central European cooperation. The meeting in Warsaw marke»»»

Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah is collecting photos and videos to preserve the memory of her hometown which, like many others along the southern border, has been completely destroyed by Israeli forces. Testimony from residents and officials, as well as satellite images and photographs taken by A»»»

A brother and sister who are starring in the latest series of the BBC's Race Across the World program have opened up about the surreal experience of watching the show ahead of its final episode being aired. Harrison, 24, and Katie Devine, 21, from Manchester, will be seen later in the ultimate leg »»»

Dubai: Motorists in Dubai will soon pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on Salik toll gate usage fees and Salik tag activation charges, according to an announcement by the company. On a post on X, Salik said a 5 per cent VAT will be applied effective June 1, 2026, on toll gate usage fees and toll tag activat»»»

The British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted entry to theme parks as it seeks to ease a cost-of-living squeeze and win back voters. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced modest handouts to help alleviate rising costs sparked by the Iran war, including a reduction»»»

NEW YORK: Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-»»»

DUBAI: Melvyn Ngoundo Mbappe has worked in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens. Having trained in Paris, he cut his teeth at two French Michelin-starred institutions: Pavillon Ledoyen and the Ritz Paris. A stint in New York followed before Mbappe returned to Paris, then later moved to Duba»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the "QF Schools Showcase", students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators, and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through mentorship, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London on May 19–20, 2026 and co-hosted by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and British International In»»»