The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continues to rise. The WHO upgraded its risk assessment level from high to very high for the DR Congo, while keeping the regional»»»

ABU DHABI: Manchester City have officially confirmed that Pep Guardiola will step down from his role as manager this summer. The Catalan, who joined City in 2016, will depart as the club’s most successful manager after an amazing decade of success at the Etihad Stadium, winning 20 trophies. Manches»»»

BRUSSELS: The EU ‌will temporarily lift customs duties on key nitrogen-based fertilizers such as urea and ammonia for one year to mitigate the knock-on effects of the Iran war, the Council of the EU said on Friday. Global fertilizer prices have jumped following the near total closure of the Strait »»»

KYIV: US-brokered talks with Russia are gradually reaching ​the point of exhaustion, Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday, adding that European engagement ‌could bring ‌a ​new ‌dynamic ⁠to ​the process. “My ⁠impression is that this format is gradually reaching the point where dis»»»

CAIRO: Preparations for “Glory in Giza” continued on Thursday night in Cairo as the the boxers gathered at the Grand Egyptian Museum for the press conference in the presence of Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Speaking at the event sponsored by Riyadh Sea»»»

GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment o»»»

KABUL: Heavy rain and floods have killed at least 24 people in the past 48 hours across Afghanistan, local and disaster officials said on Friday. In the last 24 hours, 15 people were killed in the northern province of Baghlan, two in northeastern Badakhshan and one in central Wardak due to flash fl»»»

Doha: A Qatari refereeing team has been appointed to officiate Saturday's 2026 Malaysia Cup final between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Kuching City, reflecting continued Asian confidence in Qatari officiating. The crew includes referee Mohammed Al Shammari, assistants Yousef Aref Al Shammari and Khalid A»»»

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon Friday killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. The first strike»»»

RT has gained rare access to Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, more than 80 days after US and Israeli strikes left the site in ruins and killed more than 170 people, most of them children. The US has refused to accept responsibility for the strike, with the »»»

President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. The project to demolish and replace the East Wing with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has caused jitters among many members of Congress.. Photo by Samuel Coru»»»

The Emirates Council for Balanced Development has announced the launch of development works for the Al Rams Waterfront and Al Rams Boulevard projects in Ras Al Khaimah, as part of wider efforts to transform UAE villages and rural areas into integrated destinations that enhance quality of life and s»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that severe shortages of medical equipment and supplies are limiting the ability of hospitals and health centers in Gaza to operate fully. WHO representative in the Palestinian territories, Rinehard van de Veerd, said 53 percent of hospitals and 58»»»

French investigators have searched the Elysee presidential palace as part of a probe into alleged favoritism and corruption, prosecutors said Friday, after a previous attempt was refused. The search at the official residence of President Emmanuel Macron, carried out on Thursday, is linked to a prob»»»

Ukrainian drones struck a college dormitory in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early Friday, killing six people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said. As many as 15 others remained missing as of Friday afternoon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in televised comments, de»»»

MINA: The Saudi Roads General Authority has launched an awareness campaign aimed at enhancing traffic safety for road users, as part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness, improve the pilgrim experience, and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The campaign aims to promote safe d»»»

TradeUnited States of AmericaUS or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?Nik MartinTehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recess»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:05 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at the Dei»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Since this morning, approximately ten explosive-laden drones have been launched by Hezbollah toward northern ‘Israel’ 2»»»

Jakarta: An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck the Molucca Sea between North Sulawesi and North Maluku in Indonesia on Friday. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred about 116 kilometers east of Bitung at a depth of approximately 48 kilometers. Indon»»»

MAKKAH: Makkah continues to embody a unique global model of cultural and human diversity. The holy city stands as an unparalleled global model of coexistence and harmony rooted in Islamic teachings. During the Hajj and Umrah seasons, Makkah transforms into a multicultural landscape where languages »»»

BAKU: Alwaleed Philanthropies (Global), chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, participated in the World Urban Forum in Baku, focusing on addressing urban challenges and advancing sustainable urbanization across the Arab world. Princess Lamia bint Majed Al-Saud participated at the event as secretary»»»

The Islamic Resistance continued confronting the Israeli occupation forces in South Lebanon and Galilee in northern Palestine. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statements to detail the Resistance attacks and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in respons»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Friday 22-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army»»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football. Guardiola guided City to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, and won the Champions League for the fi»»»

ANKARA: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has implemented a hearing project for cochlear implants and auditory rehabilitation in Samandag and Defne in the Hatay Province of Turkiye. Several volunteers from various medical specialties are participating in the project. The agency’s volunteer medical team»»»

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav Lukiv ReutersThere are now almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo The public health risk from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been increa»»»

Personnel and military equipment will be transported via the national road network from May 23 to May 27, the Ministry of Defence press service reported on Friday. On May 23 and 24, equipment and personnel from Turkiye will pass from Bulgaria for its deployment to Serbia for a joint NATO exercise. »»»

When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach. They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities of the now war-rav»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Friday sharply rejected characterizations of the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran as merely “an unnecessary war,” insisting the attack amounts to a clear act of military aggression in violation of the UN Charter. Responding to German President F»»»

Police in England are asking the public for more information about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's alleged misconduct in public office. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- British police are asking the public for more information about the former Prince Andrew as they inves»»»

Istanbul, May 22 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan confirmed Friday that Türkiye is continuing joint operations with Syria’s new government in the fields of mining and oil, describing the partnership as part of Ankara’s broader drive to achieve energy independence and expand its role as»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:35 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the Bra»»»

Alberta provnce took a first step toward a separation referendum after a citizen-led petition was signed by well in excess of the 300,000 people required to trigger a vote on seceding from the federation. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Canada's oil-rich Alberta pro»»»

During the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova held talks with her North Macedonia counterpart Timco Mucunski, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. The talks focused on improving regional connectivity, with both ministers reaffirmin»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Presidency condemned the interception and detention of the "Global Sumud Flotilla" in international Mediterranean waters, describing it as "maritime piracy" and a violation of international law. The Presidency said the activists aboard were on a humanitarian mission to del»»»

European Union nations moved Friday towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the EU said. Tehran effectively closed the key shipping lane for global gas and oil in retaliation to US-Israeli strikes launched in February. Deeming the bl»»»

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, surrendered before a court in Jabalpur on Friday and was subsequently taken into police custody in connection with the 33-year-old woman’s death, a case that has triggered allegations of dowry harassment, demands for a fresh autopsy and calls for a centr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression on Lebanon since March 2, 2026: 3111 martyrs and 9432 injuries 22-05-2026 16:41»»»

Trust in institutions as a prerequisite for economic growth, contemporary geopolitical challenges and energy security were among the topics discussed at a meeting in Parliament between Deputy Parliament Chair Ivan Angelov and economist James Smith, the National Assembly press office said on Friday.»»»

The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. "There's been some progress. I wouldn't exaggerate it. I wouldn't diminish it," Rubio told rep»»»

Ukrainian drone flyovers over NATO members’ territory could lead to uncontrollable military escalation if Western leaders continue to refuse direct dialogue with Russia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Since mid-March, Ukrainian long-range drones have repeatedly crossed Baltic and Nor»»»

Ukraine's neo-Nazi authorities have carried out a terrorist strike on a college dormitory in the Lugansk People's Republic, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “Last night, the neo-Nazi regime that seized power in Kiev carried out a terrorist strike on the student dormitory of the Starobelsk Ped»»»

The “Time of Heroes” program is being implemented by the Higher School of Public Administration of the Presidential Academy in cooperation with the presidential platform Russia – Land of Opportunity. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from the “Time of Heroes” project, where Russian President Vlad»»»

Damascus, May 22 (SANA) Syria extended Friday its congratulations to Yemen‘s leadership and people on the occasion of the country’s National Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its wishes for Yemen’s continued security, stability, and prosperity, affirming Syria’s commitm»»»

Mudflows hit Tash-Kumyr after heavy rains. Eyewitnesses reported on social media. According to preliminary reports, streams of water and mud swept through several parts of the city and nearby areas, flooding some streets. There are currently no reports of casualties or injuries. The circumstances a»»»

Tunis, May 22, 2026 (TAP) – Preserving biodiversity in Tunisia represents an environmental, social and economic challenge, Minister of Environment Habib Abid said on Friday.Speaking at a national conference on local action to preserve biodiversity,...»»»

Syria's General Authority for Borders and Customs has signed an agreement with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM to operate two dry ports within the free zones of Adra, in Damascus' outskirts, and Aleppo, Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Tuesday. The deal covers the management an»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William on Friday said his wife Catherine, popularly known as Kate, was “edging herself back into doing more” overseas trips following her cancer diagnosis in 2024. William, 43, told Heart radio’s breakfast show that the Princess of Wales was “buzzing” after her visit to It»»»

Europol, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies from 31 countries, including Bulgaria, and leading private-sector partners, has concluded the third and most successful operational week of Project A.S.S.E.T. (Asset Search & Seize Enforcement Taskforce). The initiative is organized by Europol’s»»»