“There is absolutely no doubt for us about the connection between Petyo Petrov and the government of Boyko Borissov in the appointment of Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva ,” MP Boyko Rashkov of Continue the Change said during a briefing in Parliament. Petyo Petrov, a privately practi»»»

New York: Remember Donald Trump's response in the 2016 presidential debate, when Hillary Clinton blasted him for paying virtually no federal taxes? "That makes me smart," Trump said. By that logic, Trump is looking smarter than ever now. On Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service agreed to drop all p»»»

Kochi and Chennai airports have stepped up Ebola surveillance and passenger screening measures as part of nationwide precautionary efforts following global health alerts. While Kochi has activated a 24-hour monitoring system after an emergency preparedness meeting, Chennai has issued a passenger ad»»»

The OSCE Presence to Tirana, welcomes the consensual approval by parliament of the amendments to the Assembly Rules of Procedure. In a short statement by the OSCE, this was considered a positive step for political dialogue and the functioning of parliamentary democracy. "The changes reflect a Const»»»

A postage stamp marking the 125th anniversary of the anthem of Bulgarian education and the 175th anniversary of the first May 24 celebrations in Plovdiv was validated at the Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia on Thursday. The issue was released jointly by the National Library, the Mi»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world's highest peak. "They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nive»»»

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 fresh Israeli drone strike on the city of Nabatieh 22-05-2026 13:11 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Reacting to fresh disclosures about Bulgaria's European prosecutor, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday that nothing has been done to address judicial system dependencies in the cases of "The Eight Dwarfs" and "The Notary". "No progress at all has been achieved over the years, so I hope for a»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow and orange code warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in 20 regions around Bulgaria on Friday, according to an announcement published on NIMH's website. An orange alert has been issued for seven regions in Northern an»»»

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe declined in 2025, marking a period of slowdown and structural transformation in the investment landscape. The number of announced projects was 7% lower than in 2024 and remains significantly below peak-period levels, against a backdrop shaped by moderate ec»»»

Russian officials said at least four people had been killed and 35 children wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine. Reuters was not able to verify what happened independently and there was no immediate commen»»»

A Ukrainian naval drone found off a Greek island earlier this month could have sunk a civilian ship and led to mass casualties, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has said. The unmanned surface vessel (USV) was reportedly a Ukrainian Magura V3 kamikaze drone, capable of carrying an explosive payl»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine a limited “interim” status within the EU as a way to deal with its accession ambitions, according to media reports on Thursday that cited a letter by Merz to bloc leaders. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly demanded full members»»»

Israel conserved its air defense interceptors during the Iran war while the US expended significant portions of its stockpiles, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing anonymous US officials. US forces used more than 200 THAAD interceptors, around half of the total stockpile, and over 100 »»»

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, citing his support for the country’s conservative president, Karol Nawrocki. The move comes after the Pentagon abruptly canceled a planned rotation of 4,000 US troops into Poland last week, triggering conf»»»

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said NATO states should help Kiev “direct” its drone attacks “in the right directions,” blaming a string of Ukrainian UAV incursions into the airspace of the US-led bloc on Moscow. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said this week that Latvia allowed Uk»»»

Lebanon's military said Friday its soldiers were loyal to the institution after the U.S. announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it "affirms that all officers and members of the military inst»»»

Rotary Club of Giza Metropolitan hosted Dr. Ahmed Zaki Badr, the New Minister of Local and Administrative Development, at its annual education month gathering. Dr. Zaki, who has great experience in education as a former minister of education, tackled various educational aspects and challenges. The »»»

New Delhi: New Delhi’s iconic auto-rickshaws have received a Donald Trump-themed makeover to mark the United States’ 250th Independence celebrations and the upcoming India visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but not everyone is a fan. The US embassy said it is providing thousands of vehicle co»»»

Dubai: When Dr. Faisal Shaheen arrived in the UAE in 1972, Abu Dhabi was still in the early stages of its transformation into the modern city it is today. More than five decades later, the Syrian expat has become one of the capital’s most familiar faces among pet owners, a veterinarian trusted by g»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air strikes target southern Lebanese towns of Jwayya and Toulin: Al-Manar reporter 22-05-2026 13:11 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-M»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said there would be no "mechanical" staff cuts in the state administration, stressing that the government would first carry out a detailed analysis before undertaking any reforms. "The state administration serves the interests of both citizens and businesses. It must work»»»

Wizz Air has launched direct flights between Varna Airport and Warsaw (Modlin), the airline's press centre announced on Friday. The inaugural flight on the new route took place on May 21. The service will operate throughout the summer season with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satu»»»

US President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, only hours before Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet alliance ministers in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war. Trump, in a Truth Social post, cited his relationship »»»

Lebanon's military said Friday its soldiers were loyal to the institution after the US announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it "affirms that all officers and members of the military instit»»»

ARMAF the biggest fragrance hoise in UAE with a presence in 140 countries, brought fragrance, culture, and entertainment together in spectacular fashion with the unveiling of The Timeless Collective – Season 2 at Wavehouse, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. Hosting over 250 creators, media personalities, t»»»

During a working visit to Turkmenistan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The bilateral meeting took place during Adylbek Kasymaliev’s participation in the regular me»»»

“Today, more than 250 million people around the world use the Cyrillic alphabet in their daily lives – a contribution of our country to global civilization and cultural progress,” MP Atidzhe Alieva-Veli said in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum marking May 24, the Day of Saints Cyril and»»»

The Sofia City Prosecution Office will appeal the sentence handed to former investigator Petyo Petrov, nicknamed "Peppi the Euro" and will seek a guilty verdict on all charges, prosecutors said. On Wednesday, the Sofia City Court found Petrov guilty of preparing forged documents and imposed an admi»»»

Madrid, Spain: Former Spain international defender Cesar Azpilicueta announced his retirement from professional football on Friday at the age of 36. The defender, who played for Spain 44 times, made his announcement on social media. "This season will be my last as a professional footballer. After s»»»

An explosion at a petrochemical plant in Hungary on Friday killed one person and injured several others, according to a statement by Hungarian energy company Mol Group, which owns the plant. The explosion in Tiszaújváros, in eastern Hungary, occurred during a restart of the plant following maintena»»»

Egypt, the biggest buyer of Russian wheat, aims to create a global grain trading and storage hub, Supply Minister Sherif Farouk said on Friday, speaking at a grains event in the Russian city of Sochi. Faruk said that Egypt is pursuing an ambitious ⁠and comprehensive strategy to ⁠transform the count»»»

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that "six people were martyred" including two rescuers from the Risala»»»

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that "six people were martyred" including two rescuers from the Risala»»»

French President's special envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian has warned of "a dangerous situation" in Lebanon, pointing out to divisions inside the country, regarding Israel and Hezbollah. In an interview Thursday, Le Drian said Lebanon's unity and integrity are at risk, citing the Israeli occupa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is pursuing an unfriendly policy towards Moscow, cynically using Russia's capabilities, Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said on Friday. "Politically, all decisions by Pashinyan have already been made. I want to emphasize that»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday evening elections in the country would be held in the period between late September and mid-November. In an appearance on the RTS, Vucic said he was offering dialogue to all and that he would not give up on it. He noted that he respecte»»»

At PRIME Hospital, complex surgery is not only about removing disease. It is about restoring function, confidence and quality of life. In January 2026, a multidisciplinary surgical team successfully performed a highly complex total right hemi-mandibular resection with temporomandibular joint recons»»»

Brussels, May 22 (SANA) Artificial intelligence stocks in Europe continued to record strong gains despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and market pressures linked to the repercussions of the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian war and its impact on regional economic growth. According to CNN, economic data releas»»»

A driver suspected of causing a fatal traffic accident in Kant town, Chui region, has been detained. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region, the road accident occurred on the evening of May 21 on Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart road at the intersection of Kurenkeev and Lenin str»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the quota for attracting foreign labor migrants to Kyrgyzstan. According to a decree signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev on April 30, 2026, the maximum number of foreign citizens and stateless persons permitted to work in the country has been raised »»»

Bulgaria expects to receive a diplomatic note from the United States either on Friday (May 22) or on Tuesday (May 26) requesting an extension of the stay of US military aircraft at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during parliamentary control on Friday. He was resp»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian strike on a college in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) is a monstrous crime of Kiev, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "As a monstrous crime. This is another crime of the Kiev regime, a strike an educational facility where children and young people»»»

Dubai: Dubai developer Emaar Properties PJSC has announced a key change in its senior finance leadership, with Hesham Heikal, the company’s Group Head of Finance, leaving the business effective May 20, according to a filing on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Roads and Transport Authority) has announced updated service schedules for the Eid Al Adha 1447 AH / 2026 holiday period, covering key public services including customer centres, parking, public transport, marine transport and vehicle testing services. Public »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strikes southern Lebanese town of Deb’al: Al-Manar correspondent 22-05-2026 12:44 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar cor»»»

Cash fare payments on buses in Bishkek will be abolished starting July 1. Mayor of the capital Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced the decision to journalists. According to him, passengers who are unable to pay using cashless methods will not be allowed to use public transport. «I would like to emphasize»»»

“Today, more than 250 million people around the world use the Cyrillic alphabet in their daily lives – a contribution of our country to global civilization and cultural progress,” MP Atidzhe Alieva-Veli said in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum marking May 24, the Day of Saints Cyril and»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said Friday that he expects the government’s governing programme to be ready within approximately a month and a half. Hristov explained that the strategic goals his team would work on are clearly defined in the election platform of Progressive Bulgaria and will als»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: British climber Kenton Cool reached the top of Mount Everest for the 20th time Friday, extending his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak by a non-Nepali. More than 600 climbers have reached the peak since the spring season summits kicked off this month, tak»»»