Dubai: The United States and Iran appear closer than they have been in months to a possible agreement that could halt the war in the Middle East and ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. But despite optimistic statements from President Donald Trump and signals from Tehran, major questions rema»»»

From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 152.8 tons of honey, valued at 37.3 million soms ($426,600). This figure demonstrates growing demand for domestic honey in foreign markets and the expanding export potential of Kyrgyz beekeepers. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. Compared to the s»»»

The six retail parks have a total gross leasable area (GLA) of 126,000 square meters, which adds to AFI Romania’s current portfolio and strengthens the company’s position in the country’s retail sector. The acquisition reflects the company’s strategic direction to expand its existing portfolio in R»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to receive the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The delivery marks a key addit»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices rise for a fourth consecutive month in June, although the increase is expected to be far smaller than the sharp jumps recorded earlier this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The reason is simple: oil »»»

New York, May 25 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Monday amid growing optimism over possible progress in talks between the United States and Iran that could ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and reduce risks to global energy supplies. Brent crude futures fell $4.64, or 4.48%, to $98.90 a barrel, w»»»

China's leader Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, as diplomatic efforts by several countries to formally end the Iran war drag on. The high-level meeting, reported by state news agency Xinhua, followed Sharif's talks earlier in t»»»

Kyrgyzstan reduced its purchases of imported coal by 81.4 percent, but increased lignite exports by 67.5 percent. Uzbekistan remains the main buyer of domestic fuel. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 294,048.6 tons of coal worth 1, 241»»»

By the time many people think seriously about bone health, age-related bone loss is probably already happening. The foods and drinks you consume throughout life have a substantial impact on your future bone health - so it’s never too early to optimize your diet to support your skeleton. Building an»»»

A delegation from the Ministry of National Defence of Romania, led by Minister Radu Miruta, was on a working visit on Friday to the Romanian detachment 'Carpathian Vipers', deployed at the Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania.On the sidelines of the visit, Minister Radu Miruta will hold a bilateral meeti»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The issues of managing the Strait of Hormuz are not included in the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, they will be resolved by the coastal countries, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "Concerning the Strait of Hormuz i»»»

Rescuers pulled two more construction workers from the wreckage of a collapsed nine-story hotel before dawn Monday, but both later died, deepening fears for at least 20 others still believed trapped beneath tonnes of concrete, twisted steel, and shattered scaffolding, rescuers said. The unfinished »»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that progress has been made in negotiations with Iran, while tampering expectations that there was a forth coming announcement about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Secretary of Stat»»»

Multiple sclerosis is a condition defined by its unpredictability. For thousands of people living with this chronic neurological disease across the Gulf region, the journey from the first symptom to long-term management is often fraught with uncertainty. It is a journey that tests not only the resi»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon»»»

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-US war on Iran restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, data provided by trade sources show. Refiners in the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer bought m»»»

Abu Dhabi: Cities across the UAE have unveiled extensive Eid Al Adha decorations and operational plans ahead of the holiday, with municipalities rolling out illuminated streets, expanded slaughterhouse services and enhanced public safety measures as residents prepare for the festive period. Al Ain »»»

The new free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will deepen an already booming channel of trade and investment between corporates on both sides of the corridor. The UK and the six countries of the GCC are not starting from zero. They are already deeply connected t»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s schoolchildren won seven medals at the Open International Biology Olympiad. According to the Ministry of Education, the Olympiad was held from May 15 to 22 at the Sirius Educational Center in Sochi, Russia. More than 100 young biologists from 18 countries participated in the intellectu»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional tensions, supported by structural demand drivers, regulatory reforms and continued investor confidence, according to CBRE. In its latest market review, the real estate consultancy said the Kin»»»

Singapore: The dollar fell to its lowest level in a week in Asian trading on Monday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.1% to 98.95, its weakest level since the May 18. The dollar also weakened against the Japanese yen, falling 0.2% to 158.9»»»

Dubai: MBC Shahid has acquired global rights to Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s stand-up special “AAM JARRIB (Tryin’)” as part of a wider partnership with Front Row to produce six Arabic comedy specials for streaming audiences. On Monday, the official poster artwork and trailer for the show was rel»»»

CAIRO: A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.” It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take ef»»»

Speaking on Bulgarian National Television on Monday, Chief Commissioner Aleksandar Dzhartov, Director of the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection, said that the flood situation is gradually normalizing. “Over the past 24 hours, we received 36 alerts related to impacts of weather »»»

A guide called out to endangered golden monkeys with grunts and clicks to signal he posed no threat, a familiar sound in the mist-covered forests of Rwanda ’s Volcanoes National Park. Here in one of Africa's most well-known parks, steep ridges and dense vegetation often obscure even the largest mou»»»

Iran on Monday executed a man convicted of carrying out armed attacks during the nationwide anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said. Abbas Akbari's is the latest in a string of executions by the authorities after it ramped up hangings in security-related cases after the »»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $5 to two-week lows on Monday, ​as optimism grew that the US and Iran were moving closer to a ‌peace deal, even though they remain at odds over key issues such as blockades on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were down $5.09, or 4.9 percent, to $98.45 a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality announced the Eid Al Adha event on May 28, 2026 at Al Khor City Centre Market. In a social media post, the Ministry said the free event is open to vistiors from 4pm to 7pm. The Ministry in collaboration w»»»

One of Japan's most in-demand graphic designers is neither hip nor an artist by training: he’s a septuagenarian security guard who works the graveyard shift at a train station in Tokyo. Shuetsu Sato found his hidden passion when he was asked in 2004 to help travelers navigate the crowded, labyrinth»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are compelled to operate again»»»

On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball. "He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded as saying when she first caught sight of the cerulean cephalopod on »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured a number of military and security entities in recognition of their efforts in supporting environmental initiatives and activities, as well as their role in supporting national environment»»»

Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s key negotiator between the United States and Iran, army chief Asim Munir, is in Beijing alongside the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks with Chinese leaders, Pakistan television showed on Monday. Munir was in Tehran on Friday and Saturday alongside Pakistan’s »»»

Prague: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said no party should be allowed to dominate the Strait of Hormuz or use it as leverage against the global economy, as the UAE outlined its response to mounting disruptions affecting international trade routes during a strategic dial»»»

Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide. The US pope will attend the presentation of the "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity) encyclical at the»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Monday having appointed Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States.Moraru, who currently serves as EBRD Director for Poland and the Baltic states, will take up her new role on June 1, and will»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the “Destination Imagination” programme for the 2025/2026 academic season. The programme is implemented in public and private schools in the State of Qatar in partnership with the Minist»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) concluded its participation in the Doha International Book Fair 2026 through an interactive presence by the Safe Space initiative, which engaged children and families and highlighted the importance of strengthening digita»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School observed World Mental Health Awareness Week from May 10 to 14, 2026, aligning with this year’s global theme, “ACTION.” The Primary Section of the school organised diverse and engaging activities to promote emotional well-being, positivity, and self-awareness among s»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AIMathilda Jordanova-DudaThis medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs. https://p.dw.com/p/5ECzXWill rapidly adopting»»»

Dubai: More oil and liquefied natural gas tankers are beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the clearest sign yet that limited commercial shipping is resuming after nearly three months of severe disruption triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

New orders in the manufacturing industry overall (domestic and foreign markets combined) fell by 2.7% in nominal terms in the first quarter of the current year compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In March 2026, n»»»

Romania is among the European countries which lose the most rapidly population and get older in an accelerated way. Over the last two decades, our country has lost approximately two million inhabitants, and the average age has increased with almost nine years – the highest growth in the European Un»»»

The economists in UniCredit Bank Romania warns that the national economy goest through a period of cumulated turbulence – confirmed technical recession, accelerated inflation and prolonged political uncertainty – and coming back to normality will be gradual and conditioned greatly on the evolutions»»»

At the level of the European Union, in 2025, there were 3.4 million trained employees in the domain of informatics and communications technology (ITC) with 5.1% more than in 2024 (3.2 million) show the data published on Friday by Eurostat.According to the cited source, in 2025, men accounted for 83»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that the European Commission's downward revision of Romania's economic growth forecast is influenced by the international context, including the Gulf War, the war in Ukraine and global economic tensions.Bolojan said that in the coming period fiscal»»»

The Presidential Administration of Romania announced on Friday that, following a mediation process conducted under its coordination, the Social Democratic Party, National Liberal Party, Save Romania Union and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania had signed an agreement committing themse»»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) welcomes the European Commission's approval of the financing agreement for Romania under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, an initiative dedicated to strengthening the defence capacity of EU member states, and awaits the ratification of this ag»»»

The Social Security Agreement between Romania and the United States of America, along with its implementing administrative arrangement, will enter into force on 1 September 2026 following the completion of all necessary domestic procedures, the Ministry of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarit»»»