Record-high gold prices and surging investment demand have triggered the fastest industry growth in gold recycling in China in a decade. New firm registrations jumped 78.7% in 2025Over half of all recycling firms were set up in the last three yearsThe boom is concentrated in southern and eastern Ch»»»

Makkah Al-Mukarramah Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim has issued a ministerial decision establishing the Qatari Hajj Mission for the 1447 AH (2026 CE) Hajj season and defining the support units operating under its umbrella, as part of the State of Qatar's c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry reports 5 martyred and 15 wounded in Israeli enemy raids on the towns of Tayr Felsay, Tayr Debba, Zrarieh and Jebc»»»

Tunis, May 17 (TAP)- The Tunisian–French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF) is organising a high-level strategic meeting, Monday, in the capital, on the future of the sustainable construction sector, under the theme: “What strategic vision and...»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic HE Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi. The call discussed efforts to achieve peace and enhance security and stability »»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Their conversation discussed ways t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit jamming devices belonging to the Israeli occupation army in the town of Rshaf with an attack drone: Militar»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the town of Rshaf with four attack drones: Military Media St»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has condemned the terrorist targeting of the Barakah nuclear power plant. In a post on his X account, Gargash said: “The terrorist targeting of the Barakah nuclear power plant, whether carried out by the principal perpetrator or th»»»

HAMA: Syrian emergency teams have removed more than 79,000 cubic meters of debris from northern and eastern areas of Hama province as part of continuing recovery operations aimed at restoring infrastructure and facilitating the return of displaced residents. Mohammad Al-Sheikh Qaddour, director of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir participated in the first European-Gulf Geopolitical and Investment Summit in Athens, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Al-Jubeir attended on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The summit aimed to strengthen the st»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran "there won't be anything left of them," if Teheran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States. "For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them," Trump wrote on his Truth Social»»»

A well-placed source at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) confirmed to that the bank officially launched its direct foreign currency transfer service today through its official system. This service aims to meet the needs of small traders, companies, suppliers, and artisans, enabling them to easily an»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov congratulated Dara for her win at the Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he wrote: "A wonderful story of immense talent, boundless effort, and faith in success, despite the criticism. Thank you, Dara, and everyone involved! Bulgaria is number one.»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, they reviewed efforts aimed at achieving peace and enhancing»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations »»»

‎Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Essam Al-Tamouni, stressed that his government’s slogan “Return to Life” represents the grand national strategy that places the National Housing Project at the top of its priorities. This project plans to complete and construct 150,000 »»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova and her Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev discussed ways to expand energy cooperation between the two countries in Baku on Sunday. Iotova is in Azerbaijan's capital for the May 17-18 Leaders' Summit at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum at the invitation»»»

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi Sunday rejected claims that disciplinary proceedings against Bulgaria's suspended European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva are politically motivated, saying the case is based on evidence and decisions taken unanimously by independent prosecutors from across the E»»»

Ukraine's two main anti-corruption bodies - the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) - have "more than enough grounds to detain Volodymyr Zelensky's wife," a security source told Sputnik. "A decision is currently being made on which crimin»»»

Individuals in the areas of concern are urged to use caution when using any outdoor power equipment. File Photo by Peter DaSilva/UPI | License Photo Conditions will be conducive for wildfires across parts of the Southwest and Plains as a storm moving out of the Rockies will help raise the risk into»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army troops in the Khallat Raj area of Deir Siryan with artillery fire and st»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “time is of the essence” after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing reports that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing for a possible resumption of the war against Tehran. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they bet»»»

A bear mauled to death a man at Vitosha, a mountainous region just outside Bulgarian capital Sofia, police told AFP on Sunday. "The findings of the medical examiner and a wildlife expert show that marks found on the body are those of a female bear accompanied by her cub," a Sofia police spokesperso»»»

The US and Israel are actively preparing for a renewal of hostilities with Iran and could resume attacks as early as next week, The New York Times has reported, citing sources. Indirect negotiations between Iran and the Trump White House have remained deadlocked since a fragile ceasefire was establ»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump again hinted at possible renewed military escalation against Iran as tensions rise in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing diplomatic contacts and efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire between the two sides. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform late o»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk to review the ministry’s ongoing efforts and preparations to secure food supplies and maintain market stability ahead of Eid Al-Adha. During the meeting, Madbouly stressed the importance of ensuring»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Almud Weitz, Regional Director for Infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa at the World Bank Group, to discuss strengthening cooperation and advancing shared strategic priorities. Rostom affirmed that Egypt is pursuing»»»

IMKAN Misr announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport to allocate 45 feddans within Alburouj in New Heliopolis for the establishment of a new campus for the Academy, reflecting both parties’ commitment to supporting th»»»

Egypt has welcomed the implementation of the second phase of a $1bn development policy financing programme with the World Bank and is looking forward to launching a third phase, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. The announcement came during Abdelatty’s meeting with World Bank Vice Pre»»»

Dubai: Dubai Customs’ “Green Corridor” initiative was launched as an emergency trade facilitation measure. Within weeks, it evolved into one of the Gulf’s most significant alternative logistics routes, helping businesses reroute cargo away from disrupted maritime corridors while keeping trade flows»»»

Medical workers check temperatures at the Mpondwe border point with DR Congo, near Bwera, Uganda, on May 9, 2019. File Photo courtesy the WHO May 17 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern in reaction to an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and »»»

Tunis, May 17 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday night will feature passing clouds across most regions, sometimes becoming dense over the western highlands of the north and centre, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Winds will blow from...»»»

Tunis, May 17 (TAP) - The Tunisian Marine Turtle Care Centre announced in a statement on Sunday the official start of the 2026 marine turtle nesting season in Tunisia.The centre reported that a nesting event and the first nest of a loggerhead sea...»»»

Pop star Dara returned to Bulgaria from Vienna on Sunday just hours after winning the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with "Bangaranga". At Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, she was welcomed by Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev, members of the Bulgarian National Television manageme»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s central moon-sighting committee on Sunday announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah had been sighted in the country, consequent upon which Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on May 27. The central moon-sighting committee met in Ka»»»

Iranian media said Sunday that the United States had failed to make any concrete concessions in its latest response to Iran's proposed agenda for negotiations to end the war. The Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nucle»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, highlighted the importance of GCC-European partnerships in strengthening stability, security and peace. Speaking about the first European-Gulf summit, held in Athens, Greece, which focused on strengthening strategic ties and addres»»»

Pop star Dara returned to Bulgaria from Vienna on Sunday just hours after winning the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with "Bangaranga". At Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, she was welcomed by Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev, members of the Bulgarian National Television manageme»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal HE Paulo Rangel. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. They al»»»

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said, as ceasefire efforts meant to end fighting between Israel and Hamas falter. In the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran, Israel has stepped up its attacks in Gaza, where Hamas »»»

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 2,988, with 9,210 wounded. Local sources reported that one person was killed and two others were wounded in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon. The sources indicated t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Sunday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal HE Paulo Rangel. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and str»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone call with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif. Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. They»»»

The UAE is expected to experience generally fair but dusty weather on Monday, with a drop in temperatures and strong north-westerly winds reaching up to 40km/h, according to the latest forecast issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The active winds are expected to stir up dust and san»»»

The UAE announced that Monday, May 18, will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, as the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday evening. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.When will Eid Al Adha begin? Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, t»»»

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked terrorist attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, carried out by a drone that entered the country’s territory from the western border di»»»

RIYADH: Ehud Olmert, the former Israeli prime minister, sees a renewed nuclear agreement between the US and Iran as the only realistic way to defuse one of the Middle East’s most dangerous flashpoints. Diplomacy, not military force, he said, offers the best chance of curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambiti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call on Sunday with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif. Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and»»»

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority reaffirmed its commitment to protecting endangered wildlife species through a comprehensive ecosystem of environmental programs and initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity, restoring ecological balance, and developing natur»»»