British retail sales fell by the most in nearly a year in April as fuel sales plummeted, according to official figures published on Friday that added to signs of waning consumer spending against the backdrop of the Iran war and rising energy costs. Retail sales volumes slid by 1.3% in April from Ma»»»

Starbucks tumblers and cups lay on the ground during a rally criticizing Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotional event outside a store in Gwangju on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap Civil servant unions have called on their members to boycott Starbucks Korea over a promotional event that evoked painful m»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent says two paramedics matyred after being targeted by Israeli drone while conducting a mission in the southern town of»»»

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»»»

Tunis, May 22 (TAP) — The weather, will be partly cloudy, on Friday, across most regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the north. They will be light to moderate then they...»»»

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 »»»

Paris, France: The world's largest video game tournament will be held in Paris this summer instead of Saudi Arabia, partly due to disruptions caused by the Middle East war, organisers said. The 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup -- to be held from July 6 to August 23 -- will see players compete »»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplane strikes southern Lebanese town of Majdal Zoun: Al-Manar correspondent 22-05-2026 10:59 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar»»»

Oslo, Norway: Norway's national football team announced its 26-man squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, with Manchester City hitman Erling Haaland leading the roster. Having participated in the World Cup three times in 1938, 1994 and 1998, Norway finished the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with ei»»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered a top independent university in Istanbul to shut in the middle of the school year , according to an official decree. Erdogan's decree, published in the official journal, revokes the operating licence for Bilgi University,»»»

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»»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump announces that he will rescind Biden-era regulations on refrigerators and air conditioners at an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has rolled back»»»

People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, actor and artist Dogdurbek Kydyraliev will become the laureate of an award for outstanding contribution to Kyrgyz and world cinema at the 4th Bishkek International Film Festival, the festival’s PR service reported. Dogdurbek Kydyraliev gained wide recognition»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Nine Indonesian nationals detained after the Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 humanitarian aid vessel bound for Gaza are now on their way home, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Thursday. The volunteers have departed Israeli territory for Ista»»»

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»»»

Ukrainian forces used four aircraft-type UAVs to strike a school and a dormitory in Starobelsk (the Lugansk People's Republic), Russia’s Investigative Committee said. The attack caused the five-story dormitory to collapse to the second floor. Several people are believed to be trapped under the rubb»»»

Capitals, May 22 (SANA) Gold prices moved lower on Friday, putting the precious metal on track for a second straight weekly loss as investors monitored inflation pressures and expectations that U.S. interest rates may remain elevated for longer. According to Reuters, spot gold fell 0.2 percent to $»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strike on the town of Maifadoun 22-05-2026 10:45 AM Latest News Urgent News Pak»»»

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»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Friday condemned what it called "illegal" U.S. sanctions on Tehran's ambassador-designate to Lebanon, according to a ministry statement. The ministry "strongly condemned the illegal and unjustified action by the U.S. Treasury Department in sanctioning Mohammad Reza Raouf »»»

‘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»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova raised the issue of Bulgaria’s accession to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program during talks with Allison Hooker on the sidelines of the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden. According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, Petrova stressed that S»»»

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»»»

The Russian Northern Fleet’s intelligence-gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov is loitering in the Norwegian Sea as NATO conducts its anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose. While Russia on Thursday concluded a three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving ballistic and cruise missile launches in»»»

A final coordination conference for the multinational naval exercise Breeze 2026 was held in Burgas on May 20 and 21, the Bulgarian Navy said in a press release on Friday. The conference took place in person, with participants divided into four working groups covering maritime operations, interagen»»»

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 »»»

DUBAI: Lebanese singing sensation Haifa Wehbe attended the “La Bola Negra” screening during the ongoing 79th Cannes Film Festival glittering in jewels from Italian designer Pasquale Bruni. She wore the Rosina collier, crafted in white gold and white diamonds with a ruby and pink sapphire halo heart»»»

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»»»

Marija Ana Milinković from Pale has completed another exceptionally successful season in the Italian Women’s Serie A, where she was selected for the league’s Best XI team of the season among players under 23 years old. Her club, Inter Milan, finished the season in second place and secured qualifica»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

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, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the city of Nabatieh 22-05-2026 10:01 AM Latest News Urgent News Lebanese Army Commander Gene»»»

The acting US Navy secretary said Thursday that arms sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, acting secretary Hung Cao sa»»»

NATO's chief Mark Rutte said on Friday he welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to send 5,000 troops to Poland, through ‌he added the ‌trend is ‌still ⁠towards a stronger ⁠Europe less reliant on the United States for its defense. "Let's be clear: ⁠the trajectory we ‌are ‌on - which is ‌»»»

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»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the sisterly Republic of Yemen HE Dr Rashad Muhammad Al Alimi, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.»»»

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