Qatar backs Pakistan mediation: Al Ansari
DOHA: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its strong support for Pakistan-led mediation efforts aimed at preventing renewed regional escalation, while cautioning that the outcome of ongoing diplomatic engagements remains difficult to predict amid intensive regional contacts. Speaking during the Minis»»»
Iran war slowing global growth, reigniting inflation: UN
NEW YORK: The UN on Tuesday warned that the Iran war has dealt a fresh blow to the global economy, dragging down growth forecasts, reviving inflationary pressures and threatening hard-won gains across the developing world. Presenting the mid-2026 update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects»»»
UAE signs major new defence agreement with France during Paris visit
Paris: The UAE and France have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening military and defence collaboration between the two countries, the UAE Ministry of Defence announced. The agreement was signed during an official visit to France by Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazr»»»
Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Qatar supports Pakistani efforts, outcome of ongoing communications remains unpredictable
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its full support for the efforts led by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan aimed at reaching an agreement that prevents »»»
QMC, Media City Qatar partner to boost innovation and content development
Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Tuesday to enhance cooperation in content creation, digital innovation, and talent development within the Qatari media sector. The MoU was signed by Director of the International Cooperation and »»»
Analysis: Iraq struggles to balance rival powers in a tense Middle East
DUBAI: On April 30, US President Donald Trump congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi on his nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq, saying that he hoped the new leader would lead his country in a renewal of its relationship with the US. “We look forward to a strong, vibrant, and highly productive new r»»»
Bolivia rejects state of emergency amid protest violence - UPI.com
Police officers remove a woman during a protest demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday. The protests converged on Plaza Murillo, the site of the Presidential Palace and Parliament, guarded by police and military forces. Riot police deployed tear gas to supp»»»
Surrey, England, police investigating old cases involving Epstein - UPI.com
Book Volumes of the partially redacted Epstein files are on book shelves at The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room in New York City. Surrey, England, police said they are investigating old cases related to the release of Epstein's files. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Billion Dollar Blindspot’
For decades, global capital markets have operated with a systematic blind spot. Not in technology. Not in energy. In women’s health. Maryann Selfe, a Swiss-based global wealth and investment strategist and two-decade veteran of institutional capital allocation, exposes this failure in her new book »»»
Cebu Pacific restores Manila–Dubai route with 4 weekly flights
Dubai: Cebu Pacific (CEB) will resume its Dubai operations on July 2, 2026, following safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities. The airline said the return of services marks the reinstatement of its Manila–Dubai–Manila route, which will operate four times weekly under Flig»»»
Trump’s Gaza board reports funding ‘gap’, urges quicker disbursement
GENEVA: The gap between funding pledges and disbursement for Donald Trump’s Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the US president’s “Board of Peace” has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. Trump set up the Board of Peace to overse»»»
Opinion | Trump’s Visit to Beijing Raises the Question: Is Washington Recognizing a Post-Unipolar World?
Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements, and sometimes even in official denials. In international politics, denial can occasionally be part of the game. US Pres»»»
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for state visit to China - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade May 9 at Red Square in Moscow. Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit. Photo by Kremlin/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Beijing for »»»
Sharjah rolls out first-of-its-kind laundry hygiene programme in the Middle East
Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has expanded the scope of its Sharjah Health Safety Programme to include licensed laundry, ironing and carpet-cleaning establishments, the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East. The move is part of Sharjah’s efforts to strengthen health oversight standar»»»
Google doubles down on ‘AI for all’ as it unveils new wave of products, updates
LONDON: Google used its annual I/O conference on Tuesday to push artificial intelligence deeper into everyday life, unveiling a wave of new products and updates that complete the shift of its flagship Gemini system from a standalone tool into the backbone of Android, Search and Workspace. The 2026 »»»
US Prosecutors Preparing New Criminal Investigation Into Maduro - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US prosecutors are preparing a new criminal probe into Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amid concerns that an existing case may be too weak to proceed, CBS News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The new probe comes after Alex Saab, former Venezuelan Minister of Industry»»»
Boring plenary debates? Get rid of the MEPs
The European Parliament is back in Strasbourg this week and if history has any bearing, then many (if not most) MEPs will be absent during the heavily-scripted debates. Some will complain they have too many meetings, which is entirely plausible. But I have also seen MEPs in Strasbourg city centre c»»»
Eid Al Adha deal: Dubai Miracle Garden announces season finale date
Dubai: Visitors have until May 31 to experience the final floral displays at Dubai Miracle Garden before the attraction closes for the summer season. The popular attraction is inviting residents and tourists to enjoy its colourful installations and outdoor experiences during the Eid holidays as Sea»»»
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, Kinshasa AFP via Getty ImagesAt least 131 people have died during the Ebola outbreak Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of C»»»
Warsaw approves huge estate
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Warsaw waterfront grows taller
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Wrocław plans EU’s tallest tower
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$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie's
CultureUnited States of America$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie'sJon Shelton with AFP, dpaThe work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale. https://p.dw.com/p/5E0jS»»»
Imperial hotel revived
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Złoty defies headwinds
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Swedish lender enters Poland
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JSW weighs restructuring
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BGK urges state partnership
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LPG firms seek relief
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Lopetegui dreams of a competitive Qatar at World Cup
Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»
‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque gunmen
NEW YORK: “Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation. The alleged gunmen have been identif»»»
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 Daesh militants, senior leaders
ABUJA: Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 Daesh militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoin»»»
Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, group says
ISTANBUL: Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing toward Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. Video from the flotilla’s livestream showed soldiers firing s»»»
Russia’s New Two-Seat Su-57 Just Took Its First Flight — And It’s More Than a Fighter Jet
Russia has launched flight tests of a two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57, designed not only for combat, but also for battlefield coordination, pilot training, and long-range mission management, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced. “This aircraft, developed proac»»»
U.S. Treasury yields hit highest mark since 2007 amid economic worries - UPI.com
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. The yield on 1»»»
Qatar Winter Sports Committee and Years of Culture welcome public to winter sports open house activities
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Winter Sports Committee, in collaboration with Years of Culture, will continue the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture Winter Sports Development Programme with a new series of public winter sports activities at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena from May 24 to 26 2026. T»»»
PRE Group targets end-2026 delivery of first phase at Ivoire West in Sheikh Zayed
PRE Group announced the completion and full delivery of its Hadaba residential project in 6th of October City, while continuing construction works at Ivoire West in Sheikh Zayed City. The company said it is progressing with phased deliveries at Ivoire West, with the first phase scheduled for handov»»»
MAGRABI Retail acquires majority stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics Group
MAGRABI Retail has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Baraka Optics Group, one of Egypt’s leading optical retail chains. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Founded in 1979 as a wholesale optics busin»»»
Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Chadian president
RIYADH: Atallah bin Zaied Al-Zaied became the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Saudi Arabia to Chad on Tuesday. Al-Zaied presented his credentials to the Chadian president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, in the capital N’Djamena. He conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Saudi leadershi»»»
Russia-China partnership turns 30: From rivals to ‘no limits’ cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.” Putin’s trip comes as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic pa»»»
CBL renews call on Economy Ministry to prohibit imports without payment through official bank transfers starting from 15 June
The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, addressed the Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, in a letter dated 18 May 2026 (leaked to Libyan media today), urging the ministry to issue a decision the import and re-export of goods without transfer procedures through the »»»
India capital car blast death toll rises to 12
NEW DELHI: India’s anti-terrorism agency spearheaded on Wednesday the third day of investigations into a car blast in the capital, as a hospital official said the death toll had increased to 12.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the explosion on Monday evening a “conspiracy,” and has vowed tha»»»
Lebanese say Israel preventing post-war reconstruction
MSAILEH: When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones hovered ominously overhead — their loudspeakers sometimes calling him out by name.Despite a ceasefire struck last November aiming to put an end to more than a year of fi»»»
Nations must cooperate to fight terror financing: FATF watchdog chief
PARIS: Countries must work together to combat the financing of terrorism, the president of the international terrorist financing and money-laundering watchdog FATF, told AFP on Tuesday. “The terrorists respect no border. They have no limit. So countries cannot have the luxury of not working togethe»»»
Nigeria Says Joint US Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Militants, Senior Leaders
Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 ISIS militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country's northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoints, weapo»»»
Three-day Forum on Combating Human Trafficking Opens in Sofia
The opening of three-day international conference on strengthening justice systems through a coordinated European response against human trafficking took place in Sofia on Tuesday. The event was organized by Bulgaria's National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (NCCTHB) and the I»»»
Israeli Forces Intercept 6 More Activist Flotilla Vessels Headed for Gaza
Israeli forces on Tuesday intercepted six remaining vessels from a much larger activist flotilla attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Two other boats are still on their way to the Palestinian territory, according to the activist group's livestream. A live feed on the Global Sumu»»»
Board of Peace Will Ask the UN Security Council to Press Hamas to Disarm
The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and taske»»»