Geneva: A member of the MV Hondius cruise ship crew who disembarked in Spain's Canary Islands and was repatriated to the Netherlands was confirmed Friday as a new hantavirus case, the WHO said. "Today, the Netherlands confirmed an additional case among a crew member who disembarked in Tenerife, was»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir left for Iran on Friday for talks expected to focus on the US-Iran conflict and regional peace efforts, a security source said, as Islamabad intensified its diplomatic engagement aimed at ending months of tensions between Tehran and Washington»»»

PRAGUE- Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Czech counterpart Tomio Okamura in Prague, Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Friday Belgrade expected stronger and more vocal Czech support for Serbia and its EU integration. Brnabic also said the future of EU enlargement had been one »»»

Dubai: Saudi PIF-owned airline startup, Riyadh Air, has opened public ticket sales for flights on its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on the Riyadh-London route, with full-service operations set to begin from July 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesTickets for the Sa»»»

Dubai: Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that Agiba Petroleum Company, the joint investment venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Eni, has made a significant new discovery in the Western Desert, marking the company's largest discovery in the past»»»

Twenty-five years after its first recorded order, eMAG is consolidating its role as a regional e-commerce platform, with an ecosystem that has reached approximately 9 million active customers, 80,000 partners, and 100 million annual transactions. In the region, 1 in 2 online shoppers chooses eMAG, »»»

Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was "undermining stability" and prospects for a two-state solution. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»

LONDON: England will head to next month’s World Cup without several familiar faces after midfielders Phil Foden and Cole Palmer and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold all missed the cutfor manager Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man squad on Friday. There was a surprise recall, however, for former Brentford strike»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel has ordered the UN’s World Food Programme to suspend its work in Gaza with a Turkish NGO it designated a terrorist organization, the UN agency told AFP on Friday. “WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to immediately suspend fuel provision and all activities with its »»»

The study was conducted online on a sample of 1,921 respondents. Its objective was to analyze Romanians’ actual saving behavior: how many people save, who they are, how they save, why they save, and how prepared they feel to make financial decisions in an economic environment marked by inflation an»»»

The Ministry of Interior has achieved a distinguished institutional milestone by obtaining the internationally recognized ISO 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems across its three roles: developer, provider, and user. The certification was awarded by LRQA, a globa»»»

The World Nomad Games Secretariat announced the launch of a new visual campaign «Seven Images — One Story.» According to the organizers, the project consists of seven separate visual stories, each reflecting a unique aspect of nomadic culture — movement, national sports, traditions, and the human c»»»

Zhyrgalbek Medetkanov has been appointed Director of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry, the new head was introduced to the staff on May 22 by Construction Minister»»»

Results of the Research Higher School: Medical University – Pleven project were presented Friday here by the leadership of the Pleven Medical University. The event was opened by Pleven Medical University Rector Dobromir Dimitrov, who described the programme as highly successful, noting major achiev»»»

Washington: OpenAI has officially announced the integration of its artificial intelligence assistant, ChatGPT, into Microsoft PowerPoint, aiming to simplify and enhance the presentation creation process. According to the company, the new feature - currently in beta - enables users to create full pr»»»

New Delhi: India's power ministry urged careful use of electricity on Friday, a day after breaking records for power generation during an intense heatwave in the world's most populous nation. Peak power usage this week has broken records for four straight days, with temperatures hitting 47C, accord»»»

Israel has ordered the UN's World Food Program to suspend its work in Gaza with a Turkish NGO it designated a terrorist organization, the UN agency told AFP on Friday. "WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to immediately suspend fuel provision and all activities with its partner IHH, »»»

WASHINGTON/BELGRADE - While others may scoff at US President Donald Trump's vision, Serbia understands it, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic wrote in an opinion piece for Fox News, noting that the future of US-European cooperation does not have to emerge from "the stale halls of the past" and that»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Beirut have established an open-air shelter to accommodate people displaced from their homes amid ongoing regional tensions and cross-border hostilities. The shelter, made up of rows of blue tents, has been set up along the capital’s waterfront area to provide temporary accomm»»»

European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027, with prices of other goods also following an upward trajectory. EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said that higher energy»»»

Demonstrators hold signs and wave flags during a protest outside the U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Friday. The new diplomatic building officially opened earlier in the day amid tensions over American interests in Greenland. Photo by Oscar Scott Carl/EPA May 22 (UPI) -- A new American consulate»»»

On September 12, Mastercard announced its agreement to acquire threat intelligence company Recorded Future from Insight Partners for $2.65 billion. This acquisition aligns with Mastercard’s strategic initiatives to bolster its cybersecurity offerings and enhance its value-added services (VAS). Simi»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek announced an expansion of the review of online activity of applicants for nonimmigrant visas. The new rules came into force on March 30, 2026. The additional screening now applies to applicants for A-3 and C-3 visas for domestic workers, G-5, H-3, and their family member»»»

Questions over the 2020 appointment of Bulgaria's European Prosecutor , Teodora Georgieva, and backstage influence in Bulgarian politics and the judiciary again moved into the spotlight on Friday after opposition lawmakers called for further scrutiny of the selection process and alleged ties to a n»»»

HELSINGBORG: NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 US troops to Poland just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statem»»»

Dubai: flydubai and Cyprus Airways have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, designed to enhance international connectivity and provide passengers with seamless access to an expanded network of destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the GCC. The partnership enables cust»»»

The so-called “security zone” that the Israeli army claims it is establishing in southern Lebanon to shield northern Israeli settlements is increasingly failing to achieve its declared objective. Instead, for settlers in the north, it has become what Israeli critics describe as a “deadly trap,” off»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West, led by the United States, continues to pursue a policy aimed at preserving its dominance and expanding NATO eastward, while seeking to create difficulties for its competitors, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. "For many years, Western countries led »»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, said on Friday that the chances of the United States and Iran reaching an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz are “50/50”, warning that another round of conflict between the two sides would further destabilise the region. IIn re»»»

In this episode we explore how the EU deals with outbreaks of disease. The latest scare for Europeans has been the hantavirus, detected on cruise ship the MV Hondius, which subsequently docked in Spain. Experts have stressed that this virus is not like Covid-19 and is much less infectious. Nev»»»

Democratic Bulgaria has submitted draft amendments to the Election Code providing for fully machine-based voting in all types of elections and the removal of restrictions on the number of polling stations in countries outside the European Union, the coalition's press office said on Friday. Accordin»»»

A court in Kazakhstan has inserted itself into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ruling in favour of Ukrainian state gas entity Naftogaz in a $1.4-bn dispute with Russian energy behemoth Gazprom. The judgement and order issued by the court of Astana International Finance Center (AIFC) endorses last year»»»

Doha: As households begin preparing for Eid Al Adha, Qatar Calendar has announced a wide range of events and activities taking place across Doha during the festive holiday. The lineup includes sneaker conventions, theatrical performances, concerts, family-friendly entertainment, and sporty outdoor »»»

A court in Kazakhstan has inserted itself into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ruling in favour of Ukrainian state gas entity Naftogaz in a $1.4-bn dispute with Russian energy behemoth Gazprom. The judgement and order issued by the court of Astana International Finance Center (AIFC) endorses last year»»»

JEDDAH: As millions of pilgrims gather in Makkah and the holy sites for Hajj, sun protection has become as essential as any other part of the spiritual journey. With daytime temperatures often exceeding 40 C and long hours of outdoor movement, pilgrims are not only relying on traditional methods su»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is monitoring developments related to hantavirus and the Ebola virus, and is safeguarding the well-being of citizens and pilgrims, the Public Health Authority has said. In coordination with international health agencies, the authority, known as Weqaya, is tracking the evolving »»»

PRAGUE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met with the EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Peter Sorensen in Prague on Friday. Earlier, she also visited the Czech parliament and met with her Czech counterpart Tomio Okamura. Brnabic is in Prague for the GLOBSEC 2026 forum. FOTO»»»

The United States’ indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro has pushed the long-running tensions between Washington and Havana into dangerous new territory, raising a question many thought belonged to the Cold War era: could the US actually intervene in Cuba? The immediate crisis was triggered»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was "slight progress" during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. He spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on a military strike on Iran because "serious negotiat»»»

UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Scientists at Oxford University have a made a new vaccine that could be used within months to help tackle the Ebola »»»

JEDDAH: In a season when millions turn their hearts toward Makkah, a new art exhibition opened its doors with quiet intention. Titled “Zarabi” (Carpets), the show was launched to coincide with Hajj, drawing on the spiritual atmosphere that defines this sacred time. Rather than presenting worship in»»»

RIYADH: Snap Inc. launched the Snap Maher Academy, a Saudi-born Arabic-first training initiative, in Riyadh to train marketers and boost the local digital marketing industry. The academy’s main purpose is to qualify marketing professionals, nurture digital marketing skills, and help organizations i»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia sees its cooperation with African countries and the Non-Aligned Movement as one of the main comparative advantages of its foreign policy, FM Marko Djuric said on Friday at an Africa Day ceremony in Belgrade, thanking African countries that support the territorial integrity and sov»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News 12 New Jersey (@news12nj) May 21 (UPI) -- A New Jersey resident shared footage of a black bear wandering up to a doorbell camera and triggering the bell with its snout. Naomi Kuren's doorbell camera at her home in Sparta, Sussex County, was recordin»»»

May 21 (UPI) -- The evening sky over New South Wales, Australia, was briefly illuminated by a meteor that caused a bright flash as it streaked across the sky. The fireball was spotted by multiple witnesses about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sydney, Canberra and across New South Wales. The meteor even str»»»

Washington took a significant step Thursday by imposing sanctions on two officers from the Lebanese Army and the General Security Directorate, accusing them of "sharing intelligence with Hezbollah." The U.S. also slapped sanctions on three Hezbollah MPs, a Hezbollah ex-minister, two Amal Movement s»»»

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao told the U.S. Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee that U.S. forces had the munitions needed for the conflict with Iran but a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan was being put on hold just in case. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- The »»»

Canada's oil-producing province of Alberta will hold an October referendum on separation from Canada, but Premier Danielle Smith said on Thursday the vote would not directly decide independence. Instead, voters will be asked whether the province should take constitutional steps towards a future bin»»»

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) has confirmed that private school fees in Dubai will remain unchanged for the 2026–27 academic year, following a leadership directive. The decision, issued under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin »»»

On May 27, the festive prayer in honor of Kurman Ait will be held in Bishkek on Turdakun Usubaliev (Old) Square. The muftiyat told 24.kg news agency. The program includes: The event is permitted to be held in open public spaces only in the capital. In all other regions of the country, prayers will »»»