North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test launches of newly developed lightweight multi-purpose missile launching systems and tactical cruise missile systems, state-run media reported Wednesday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, May 27 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of new tac»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The portfolio of export orders for Russian weapons has grown since the beginning of the year compared to 2025 and totals tens of billions of dollars, Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation chief Dmitry Shugaev told Sputnik. "Tens of billions [of dollars]," Shu»»»

ARAFAT: More than 1.7 million pilgrims are performing Hajj this year, the majority of whom live outside of Saudi Arabia, according to authorities in the Kingdom. The total number of 1,707,301 is an increase of of 34,071, or 2.04 percent, compared with the 1,673,230 who attended the 2025 Hajj. This »»»

The air conditioning system at Veszprém’s Csolnoky Ferenc Hospital broke down despite having been put into operation only on 11 May. Maintenance and restart require components from South Korea. Air conditioning system down According to a recent post by Hungary’s new Health Minister, Dr Zsolt Hegedű»»»

The world economy loses around 25.4 trillion euros in value annually, equivalent to almost 31% of the global GDP of 82.6 trillion euros, due to the linear way resources are managed – which means that for every three euros created, one euro is lost, according to The Circularity Gap Report 2026, cond»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended Eid Al Adha greetings to President His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, the people of the UAE, and th»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, together with Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, Sheikhs, and well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Their Highnesses exchanged greetings»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has challenged before the Supreme Administrative Court a refusal of the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council to initiate disciplinary proceedings against former acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday. The J»»»

The Ruse–Veliko Tarnovo highway was long neglected, said Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov here Wednesday. He was speaking during a ceremony marking the symbolic start of construction on an additional 40.14 km section between Ruse and Byala. He recalled that the highway w»»»

Taipei: People in northern Taiwan sweltered through high temperatures on Wednesday, with the capital Taipei enduring its hottest day on record for the month in May, the weather agency said. Temperatures are often high in late May when seasonal southwesterly winds push up the mercury, Zeng Zhao-chen»»»

An Egyptian woman died after falling from the ninth floor of a residential building in Cairo into the building’s shaft, where a handbag was found beside her body after an alleged attempt to rob her friend’s apartment. The bag contained gold jewellery, foreign currencies and electronic devices worth»»»

Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday. A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take pla»»»

Continue the Change greeted Bulgarian Muslims for Kurban Bayram with a message about humility, patience, kindness and respect. "Eid al-Adha is a time of faith, humility, and kindness. A holiday that reminds us that a person is strong not by dividing, but when they extend a hand, show mercy, and bri»»»

The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Borislav Sarafov as Director of the National Investigation Service and as Deputy Prosecutor General. Sarafov announced his resignation earlier on Wednesday. “Today I submitted a request to the Prosecuto»»»

Indonesia has secured access to bargain-priced Russian oil, thanks to a combination of its recent entry into BRICS and sustained diplomatic efforts by its government, according to Satya Widya Yudha, a member of the National Energy Council of the Republic of Indonesia. "Indonesia has gained the oppo»»»

Air defense units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed more than 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the city’s governor said on Telegram. There were no injuries, according to preliminary data, Mikhail Razvozhayev said, addin»»»

SEOUL: South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an attack ‌on ‌a cargo ‌ship ⁠operated by local shipper ⁠HMM in the Strait of Hormuz ⁠earlier this ‌month likely ‌involved an ‌Iranian ‌anti-ship missile. The Iranian embassy in ‌Seoul did not immediately ⁠respond ⁠to a request for commen»»»

DUBAI: The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad, India, mocked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he shared photos of himself visiting the Taj Mahal during a recent trip to India. Rubio, who toured the marble mausoleum with his wife Janet as part of a four-day visit, described the Taj Mahal as “one »»»

London's firefighting service said Wednesday it was responding to a fire in Golders Green, a neighbourhood home to a large Jewish community targeted in recent months by a number of arson attacks. Several UK media outlets reported the fire was impacting a Jewish supermarket, Kosher Kingdom, with ima»»»

RIYADH: Global fertilizer prices are projected to rise more than 30 percent in 2026 from 2025 levels, with urea prices expected to climb even faster as conflict-related shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz tighten global supply. According to a report by Oxford Economics, prolonged cons»»»

EU officials were guarded on the prospect of closer relations with the UK amid growing speculation that London wants to reverse much of the Brexit process. Relations with the UK were high on the agenda at a meeting of the EU’s general affairs council in Brussels on Tuesday (25 May) and, ahead of th»»»

May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. military has killed another person in its latest strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Trump administration's deadly crackdown on alleged narcotics trafficking in interenational waters. The Tuesday strike was the 58th publicly disclosed by U.S. Southern Command»»»

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid made a surprise appearance at the Victoria’s Secret casting call in Miami this week, joining the nationwide search for a new generation of runway models ahead of the brand’s 2026 fashion show. The supermodel was spotted at Dadeland Mall, where aspir»»»

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) was forced to apologise yesterday on behalf of Libya’s commercial banks after the sudden disruption to electronic payment services. The CBL confirm that services have been restored to normal. However, there were still further reports of the card payment system not wo»»»

Progressive Bulgaria extended greetings to Muslims in Bulgaria and around the world celebrating the holy holiday of Kurban Bayram with a message centered on compassion, charity and the preservation of spiritual values. On behalf of the Progressive Bulgaria parliamentary group, Emine Gulestan descri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Art has always been a language beyond words, but in times of emotional strain that we all experience in our lives, it can become a lifeline for children and communities. Community Arts Lead at Qatar Foundation Ameera Al Aji and a specialist in fine arts and art therapy, emphasises that»»»

Doha, Qatar: The students of Birla Public School brought laurels to the school by securing the Silver Medal in the Improvisational Challenge at the prestigious Destination Imagination 2025–26 competition. Destination Imagination is an educational programme organised by the Al Faisal Without Borders»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Oman are holding negotiations to determine a new procedure for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani said on Wednesday. "Iran and Oman, as adjacent coastal states, are negotiating »»»

Oil major Total Energies said on Wednesday it would extend its policy of capping fuel prices at its French service stations through the month of June as the Middle East crisis continues. The company said it would ⁠keep the price ⁠caps, first announced in March, at €1.99 ($2.32) per liter for gasoli»»»

MRF marked Kurban Bayram on Wednesday with a message focused on compassion, unity and humanity. Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum, Ayten Sabri MP described the holiday as not only a symbol of sacrifice, but also a reminder that true wealth lies in generosity, kindness and hope rather than mat»»»

Parliament, on Wednesday, voted 196-0 to adopt at first reading an amendment to the budget extension act, increasing the minimum old-age pension for pensionable service from EUR 322.37 to EUR 347.51 as of July 1. The purpose is to ensure that under the conditions of an extended budget pensioners re»»»

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 Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, Israeli shelling of Maifadoun and Kfar Remman 27-0»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Syrian Medical Association in Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society, organised a scientific and cultural symposium entitled ‘The History of Medicine in Islamic Civilisation’ at Al-Razi Hall of the Qatar Cancer Society, with the attendance of a distinguished group of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail announces the opening of Brisa by Praia, a new beachfront restaurant located on the hotel’s private shoreline. Inspired by Mediterranean coastal destinations including Ibiza, the Côte d’Azur and the Greek islands, the concept brings together all-day dining, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Falconry Association has concluded a successful participation in the 8th Traditional Sports Festival in Istanbul, reinforcing Qatar’s role in preserving and promoting falconry heritage while strengthening cultural ties with participating nations. The four-day festival, organ»»»

Doha: Diabetes Qatar organised an educational support programme for mothers of children living with type 1 diabetes at Park Hyatt recently, bringing together 25 mothers for a day focused on education, peer support, and practical diabetes management. The initiative aimed to equip mothers with the kn»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University (QU) hosted the final thesis defense presentations for MSc in Nutrition students. The event marked an important academic milestone for the graduating cohort and highlighted research addressing im»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library brought knowledge, heritage, and innovation to the 35th Doha International Book Fair, welcoming 4773 visitors over ten days at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from May 14 to 23, 2026. As one of the Arab world’s leading literary platforms, the fai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Artificial Intelligence is redefining the world of work in profound ways. But when he spoke at Qatar Foundation’s Education City Speaker Series, Mo Gawdat offered reassurance to those who fear a technological takeover of the workplace: “AI will reshape roles, but should not wipe out en»»»

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed its deep concern yesterday over reports of continued mobilization of armed groups, along with the alarming increase in assassinations in and around the city of Zawia, which it said threatens to ignite a new wave of violence and further »»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary movement Sayyed Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi has cautioned that Muslim people’s neglect of Palestine is enabling Israeli expansionist agenda. In a message on eve of Eid Al-Adha, Sayyed Al-Houthi offered his warmest greetings to Muslims worldwide on the occasion. »»»

FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s office and retail real estate sectors remained broadly stable during the first quarter of 2026 despite softer activity toward the end of Q1 amid regional uncertainty and seasonal factors, noted ValuStrat in its latest report. The data showed that approximately 23,300 square met»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met on Monday, May 25, 2026, with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda, H E Antoine Marie Kajangwe, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, the two sides discussed wa»»»

British Ambassador to Iraq Irfan Siddiq sharply criticized Iran-backed armed factions, accusing them of operating through intimidation and extortion in a mafia-like manner. He also revealed that one such group had taken control of a contract originally awarded to a British company operating in Iraq»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to celebrate Eid Al Adha today with thousands of worshippers expected to gather for Eid prayers at mosques and prayer grounds across the country, while a packed calendar of family-friendly events and cultural activities promises a festive atmosphere throughout the holiday.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has urged people to slaughter their Eid Al-Adha sacrifices only at designated abattoirs, stressing that the measure is essential to protecting public health and ensuring the safety and quality of meat consumed during the festive season. In a public awarenes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Many pilgrims from Qatar praised the extensive efforts by the Qatari Hajj Mission and the high-quality services provided during this year’s Hajj season, as they performed the standing at Arafat, the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage, following their stay in Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah. P»»»

GENEVA: The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the center of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. “Spain reported a new ‌case among ‌the passengers who ‌are ⁠in quarantine, which brings ⁠the total number of cases to 13,”»»»

TEHRAN: An Iranian Revolutionary Guards official said on Wednesday that renewed war with the United States was unlikely but warned that Iran stood ready against any attack. “The possibility of war is low because of the enemy’s weakness, the armed forces are lying in wait with full magazines,” said »»»