Dubai: “Everything just feels so normal,” says Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh as she talks about Dubai’s incredible ability to keep moving forward despite regional uncertainty. “The fact that we are sitting here and discussing a show like this today is proof of how strong and resilient this ec»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organized in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister an»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Monday in Brussels allegations that Serbia was not receiving money from EU development funds due to a decision by the EU were sheer political manipulation unsupported by facts. Speaking to reporters after an informal meeting of EU and Western Balkan FMs, D»»»

DUBAI: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio Dominguez discussed current challenges facing maritime navigation in the strait of Hormuz. During a meeting in Muscat on Monday, they also reviewe»»»

JEDDAH: At just 15, Sulaf Al-Johani is the first Saudi Arabia female to participate in and win the Most Inspiring Young Leader award at the Impact CEO Awards in Dubai earlier this year, for her leadership and scientific contributions at international gatherings. She is “proud” of several projects a»»»

Qatar Airways said it will expand its operations in the Americas by launching flights to Caracas in Venezuela and Bogota in Colombia from July 22, strengthening its global route network. The airline said the move would make it the first Gulf carrier to operate flights to Venezuela and the first int»»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP)-The National Guard on Monday commemorated the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place on May 11, 2016, in Tataouine governorate.The attack resulted in the deaths of four National Guard officers: Brigadier General...»»»

A Bulgarian delegation, headed by Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov, has conferred in Helsinki with representatives of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Naydenov's Ministry said in a press release on Monday. The meeting took place ahead of the adoption of the eighth progress report on the imp»»»

Lyudmila Petkova and Rositza Velkova-Jeleva were appointed deputy finance ministers by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the government information service said on Monday. Lyudmila Petkova has over 30 years' experience in tax policy and public finance management. She was deputy finance minister (2013-201»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s futuristic “Red Carpet” seamless travel service has reduced airport crossing times by more than 60 per cent, allowing eligible travellers to complete immigration procedures in just 3.4 seconds without presenting any documents, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affair»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has issued safety guidelines to assist pilgrims in completing essential physical and medical preparations ahead of the Hajj season to protect their well-being and ensure a safe pilgrimage. In a social media post, the ministry recommended building stamina t»»»

The corruption cases around former International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo show that the body has effectively become an instrument of blackmail, Lebanese political activist Hani Suleiman tells Sputnik. The court is unable to uphold justice, he adds, due to:Lack of transparent leg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplane strikes area between Al-Sharqiyeh and Al-Nmeiriyeh in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 11-05-202»»»

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today published the 2026 first-quarter results of its new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030. Building on Schneider Electric’s long-standing leadership and distinctive approach to sustainability, Impact 2030 structures the Group’s ambition aro»»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP)- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri said, as she met Monday at the University of Nairobi with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso, Tunisia is keen to take partnership...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s licensed finance companies have risen to 74 after the central bank approved a new buy-now-pay-later firm, while the number of payment service providers in the Kingdom reached 32. The Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, licensed Madark Solutions for Financing to engage in »»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced today that it had regained full control of the Ras Lanuf Refinery from the Emirati LERCO JV (Libyan Emirati Refinery Company) partner Company. In its statement, the NOC said that ‘‘after more than a decade of international legal and arbitration»»»

Tunis, May 11(TAP)- Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala met on Monday with Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia, who is on an official visit to Tunisia accompanied by a parliamentary...»»»

Representatives of Progressive Bulgaria have submitted two bills to Parliament to eliminate all unfair trade practices. One proposes amendments to the Competition Protection Act, while the other concerns the Consumer Protection Act, MP Yavor of Progressive Bulgaria told a news briefing on Monday. “»»»

The Ministry of Education and Science on Monday presented its annual St John of Rila Awards honouring school principals who have achieved high results in their work and contributed to the development of Bulgarian education. The ceremony took place at the Rila Monastery. The awards are traditionally»»»

Abu Dhabi: Cinema lovers in the UAE can look forward to the return of Cannes Film Nights at Louvre Abu Dhabi, as the museum prepares to host a five-day programme of international screenings from May 12 to May 16. Organised in collaboration with the Institut français in the United Arab Emirates, the»»»

BRUSSELS - EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Monday the EU had not made a formal decision on freezing Western Balkans Growth Plan funds for Serbia, and added that the candidate countries' fulfilment of criteria was constantly being checked. "What we are doing now is we are constantly ch»»»

BANGKOK: Thai police announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade on Monday, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250 kilograms (551 pounds) of African elephant tusks via Facebook. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers who often sell highly prized »»»

A number of Saudi students have achieved outstanding results in a national test recognizing academic giftedness, with several securing places at top universities around the world. This year’s students from Downe House Riyadh who were recognized for their scores in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Apt»»»

LONDON: London’s Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airp»»»

In a remarkable economic surge, Guyana achieved a stunning 43.6% growth in its GDP for 2024, propelled by a significant increase in oil production and exports. This marks the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth for the Latin American nation, catapulting it to the region’s fifth-largest cr»»»

Gold prices declined on Monday as renewed tensions surrounding stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran intensified inflation concerns and reinforced expectations that US interest rates could remain elevated for longer, while a firmer US dollar added further pressure on bullion markets. A»»»

Salavat Sadyrakunov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, the press service of the ministry reported. The appointment order was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev based on the proposal of Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev. Sadyrakunov»»»

RIYADH: Islamic finance is gaining momentum across Central Asia as growing engagement from Gulf investors and Islamic multilateral institutions helps accelerate the development of Shariah-compliant banking and capital markets. Governments across the region are rolling out regulatory reforms to supp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Amir and Chairman of the Board of Regents of Qatar University (QU) HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, chaired the fourth meeting of the QU Board of Board of Regents for the academic year 2025-2026, held at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the beginning of the meeting, the B»»»

LONDON: London’s Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airp»»»

Temirlan Aitiev submitted a request for early termination of his powers as a deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh, sources informed 24.kg news agency. The reasons for his resignation have not been disclosed. Temirlan Aitiev, 27, served twice as a local council member. In the November 2025 parliamentary el»»»

RIYADH: The Future Investment Initiative Institute announced the first group of keynote speakers and the strategic agenda for the FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 summit, which will be held from June 17 to 19, 2026, in Rome, Italy, under the theme: “Europe Reimagined: Capital, Sovereignty & Strategic Auton»»»

President Iliana Iotova congratulated students and professors of Veliko Tarnovo University on May 11, celebrated as the feast day of St Cyril and St Methodius, the university's patron saints. Iotova emphasized that past and present meet in Veliko Tarnovo to open a path to the future. She highlighte»»»

Alexander Poulev’s first visit as Minister of Economy, Investment, and Industry was to the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technologies (INSAIT) at Sofia University in Sofia Tech Park on Monday. There, he discussed with the institute’s leadership topics related to digita»»»

May 8 (UPI) -- A Mexican circus performer showed off the strength of her scalp by lifting a 166.11-pound weight with her hair. Diana Elizabeth Batres Hermosillo, who has been performing circus feats for 26 years, took on the Guinness World Record for the heaviest weight lifted with the hair (female»»»

May 8 (UPI) -- An Idaho man with more than 350 Guinness World Records titles added another to his tally by balancing a skateboard on his chin for over an hour. David Rush, who has previously broken several records involving balancing objects on his chin, said he decided to attempt the skateboard re»»»

May 8 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in Florida responded to a potentially dangerous call involving a venomous snake that approached the front door of a home. The Daytona Beach Police Department said on social media that two officers responded to a local home on a report of a snake near the front»»»

Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries will jointly develop electric-powered advanced air mobility aircraft as South Korea pushes to compete in the global urban air transportation market International military delegates chat with exhibitors next to a FA-50 multirole fighter jet model de»»»

The emirate of Sharjah will construct a Dh140 million bridge linking Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road with Maliha Road, as the emirate moves to improve traffic flow and reduce journey times. The project was approved by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ru»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Targets Gatherings of Israeli Soldiers in Taybeh, South Lebanon 11-05-2026 15:05 PM Screen capture of a Hezbollah drone »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli air strikes on Arnoun and Zibdine in Nabatieh district 11-05-2026 14:22 PM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Rashaf with a loitering glider and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 5»»»

BANGKOK: Thai police announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade on Monday, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250 kilograms (551 pounds) of African elephant tusks via Facebook. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers who often sell highly prized »»»

Saudi Arabia and Russia have officially implemented a mutual visa exemption agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas from May 11. The move reflects deepening ties between Riyadh and Moscow and is expected to boost tourism, business, and cultural exchange between the tw»»»

PoliticsGermanyGermany's businesses frustrated by economic declineSabine KinkartzNo one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Now, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment. https://p.dw.com/p/5DUWxThe German economy is in cris»»»

World shares were mixed Monday after Wall Street set more records, and oil rose more than 2% following U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's response to the latest U.S. proposal on ending the war in Iran. U.S. futures edged less than 0.1% lower. In early European trading, Britain's FT»»»

World shares were mixed Monday after Wall Street set more records, and oil rose more than 2% following U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's response to the latest U.S. proposal on ending the war in Iran. U.S. futures edged less than 0.1% lower. In early European trading, Britain's FT»»»

Emirates Nature-WWF has launched a new 2030 strategy focused on environmental conservation, food and water security, climate action and community resilience across the UAE. The strategy was approved during the organisation’s Annual General Assembly, held under the chairmanship of Mohammed Ahmed Al »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric received US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B Rogers in Belgrade on Sunday to discuss advancement of Serbia-US cooperation, US participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade and strengthening of people-to-people relations and regional connectivity in the »»»