Lebanon’s National News Agency: Four martyrs, two injured in Israeli strike targeting Civil Defense location in Hanaweih, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pakistani Embassy in Tehran: The Pakistani Interior Minister met again with the Iranian Foreign Minister to discuss proposals for resolving the disputes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Army Radio: Early this morning, the Israeli army spotted two armed men in southern Lebanon, a few hundred meters from the border fence opposite the settlements of Baraam and Dovev - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Cabinet of Ministers bans import of car bodies into Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers has imposed a temporary ban on the import of vehicle bodies into Kyrgyzstan. The resolution was adopted as part of measures to legalize vehicles and regulate the automotive market. According to the document, the ban will apply to bodies classified under the EAEU Foreign Eco»»»
Rumen Radev to Participate in his First Parliamentary Question Time as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Rumen Radev is expected to participate in his first parliamentary question time, according to information published on the National Assembly website about Friday's session. The question to Radev is from Vazrazhdane and is about the government's policy towards refugees in Bulgaria. De»»»
Katara celebrates Colombian culture with culinary and tourism showcase
Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation hosted a Colombian culinary arts event at Hall 32 in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Qatar, in an evening that celebrated cultural exchange and highlighted Colombia’s rich heritage, cuisine, and tourism attractions. The»»»
Amiri Guard celebrates graduation of basic training courses
Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Guard School celebrated on Thursday at Lahsaniya Camp the graduation of a number of basic training courses, marking the conclusion of the first phase of the 2026 training season, in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassi»»»
Doha Book Fair visitors debate whether social media is replacing physical books
Doha, Qatar: As visitors explored the vast genres and diverse book pavillions representing more than 30 countries participating in the Doha International Book Fair, one crucial question echoed among attendees and vendors across the venue: Is the art of reading physical books losing charm due to soc»»»
Lebanese Accuse Israel of Wiping their Towns Off the Map
Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah is collecting photos and videos to preserve the memory of her hometown which, like many others along the southern border, has been completely destroyed by Israeli forces. Testimony from residents and officials, as well as satellite images and photographs taken by A»»»
Siblings Race Across the World… Open Up About Surreal Experience
A brother and sister who are starring in the latest series of the BBC's Race Across the World program have opened up about the surreal experience of watching the show ahead of its final episode being aired. Harrison, 24, and Katie Devine, 21, from Manchester, will be seen later in the ultimate leg »»»
Crnković: Official report indicates Trgovska Gora project is already at an advanced stage
The President of the “Green Team” Association from Novi Grad, Mario Crnković, told SRNA that a report on the implementation of the Croatian Fund’s work program for financing the decommissioning and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant is direct evi»»»
Zakharova: “Inhumanity of the mechanism — where are NGOs and European rapporteurs now?”
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in the Hague demonstrated inhumanity by deciding not to release Serb General Ratko Mladić for medical treatment, and it is striking that non-governmental organizations monitoring prison conditions show no interest in the matter, Russian Fo»»»
Environment Minister honours companies for supporting safe e-waste disposal initiative
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has honoured national companies collaborating with the ministry in the safe disposal of electronic waste initiative, namely Al Hayat Company, Seashore Sustainability, and Al Nafees Factory, in»»»
Al Jazeera wins highest number of gold Telly awards
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network won the highest number of gold awards at the 47th edition of the Telly Awards this year, outperforming all competitors. The organisers of the Telly Awards, regarded as one of the world’s leading media awards, announced the winners of the competition on 19 May 2»»»
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea meets Qatari Acting Charge d’Affaires
Eritrea: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea, H E Osman Saleh Mohammed met yesterday with H E Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Eritrea, Ghanem bin Mohamed Al Maadeed. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»
Qatar Foundation champions social and emotional learning from earliest years
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation places social and emotional learning at the heart of its education ecosystem, recognising these skills as essential foundations for lifelong learning and positive social change. Across all learning environments, it prioritises connection, wellbeing, and emotional devel»»»
Celebrating smiles: Art, inspiration, and future of dentistry
Doha, Qatar: As British Smile Month shines a spotlight on the importance of oral health, the British International Dental Centre has found a unique and inspiring way to celebrate, through art. This year, the practice was honoured to receive a striking painting from a talented young artist, Eleena, »»»
UK Offers Cheaper Chocolate, Tickets to the Zoo to Ease Cost of Living Squeeze
The British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted entry to theme parks as it seeks to ease a cost-of-living squeeze and win back voters. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced modest handouts to help alleviate rising costs sparked by the Iran war, including a reduction»»»
Oil prices rise as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed on Friday but were on track for a weekly loss as investors doubted the prospects of a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks. Brent crude futures rose $1.66, or 1.6 percent, to $104.24 a barrel by 7:05 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.»»»
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
NEW YORK: Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-»»»
Recipes for success: Chef Melvyn Ngoundo Mbappe
DUBAI: Melvyn Ngoundo Mbappe has worked in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens. Having trained in Paris, he cut his teeth at two French Michelin-starred institutions: Pavillon Ledoyen and the Ritz Paris. A stint in New York followed before Mbappe returned to Paris, then later moved to Duba»»»
Ukraine Attacks School in Lugansk People’s Republic
Ukraine’s army has carried out a drone attack on a school building and a dormitory in the Lugansk People’s Republic overnight, the head of the republic, Leonid Pasechnik, said. The attack has left 35 people wounded, he added.Rescuers are searching for those still trapped under the rubble. At the ti»»»
QF event connects students with innovation ecosystem
Doha, Qatar: As part of the "QF Schools Showcase", students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators, and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through mentorship, »»»
Prime Minister attends Doha Institute's 10th cohort graduation ceremony
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended yesterday the graduation ceremony of the tenth cohort of master’s students at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. The ceremony was attended by several Their Excellencies min»»»
QFFD participates in Global Partnerships Conference
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London on May 19–20, 2026 and co-hosted by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and British International In»»»
Venezuela Approves US Military Flyover Drill
Venezuela said Thursday it had authorized the United States to perform a flyover of Caracas as part of an embassy evacuation drill -- a highly symbolic move five months after US airstrikes on the city. “At the request of the Embassy of the United States of America, the authorities have authorized a»»»
US Sending Additional 5,000 Troops to Poland, Trump Says
WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that additional 5,000 US troops will be deployed to Poland. "Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was proud to Endorse, and our relationship with him, I am pleased to announc»»»
Dubai paid parking update: Parkin to apply 5% VAT from June 1
Dubai motorists will soon pay a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on parking and toll-related services, after both Parkin and Salik confirmed the implementation of VAT from June 1, 2026. Parkin said the 5 per cent VAT will apply across all its services, including on-street and off-street parking, se»»»
Fuel Prices Split in Bulgaria: Gasoline Rises While Diesel and LPG FallOpinions
Fuel prices in Bulgaria are moving in mixed directions, with gasoline recording an increase while diesel and LPG continue to decline. According to data from the Fuelo platform, methane prices remain unchanged compared with the previous week, indicating a stable trend in that segment of the market. »»»
ASH: UK cocks up on Russian sanctions
At the least a PR disaster for the UK around its Russia sanctions regime. At the worst the UK has been pushed by Trump’s war on Iran to easing up sanctions on Russia. So here is the bad news: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-trade-licence-for-sanctioned-processed-oil-products/gene»»»
Qatar secures top 10 spot as ideal hub for corporate headquarters
Doha, Qatar: In an endorsement of its growing stature as a global business destination, Qatar is ranked 10th in the prestigious “Best Countries to Headquarter a Corporation” category of the US News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The report identified Qatar as the highest-ranked Middle»»»
Mediation part of Qatar's identity, foreign policy: Al Khulaifi
Prague: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi participated yesterday in the “GLOBSEC Forum 2026,” held in the Czech capital, Prague. During his intervention in a main forum session titled “Pursuing Peace in the Middle East and Beyond,” he sa»»»
Awqaf Minister launches medical unit and rapid response innovations for pilgrims
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim inaugurated the medical unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission in the holy sites yesterday as part of preparations to provide integrated healthcare services for Qatari pilgrims»»»
Opposition seeks ban on Ukrainian grain imports
Fidesz announced a bill that would ban the import of Ukrainian grain products. Parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás announced the proposal for parliament via social media. “There are certainly disadvantages when a government is active only on Facebook and through ever-new Netflix episodes. The»»»
PM says EU funding talks progressing well
Talks on European Union funding owed to Hungary are progressing well, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Thursday in Vienna while speaking to Hungarian journalists after a courtesy visit to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen. The prime minister noted that European Commission leaders have »»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces temporary driver’s licenses for six months - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the rules for issuing driver’s licenses and is introducing a new type of document — a temporary national driver’s license. According to the decree, it can be obtained by citizens who have completed at least four months of training at a driving scho»»»
Vietnam auctions convicted tycoon's Hermes handbags for over $500k
Hanoi, Vietnam: A pair of luxury Hermes handbags that once belonged to a jailed Vietnamese property tycoon sold at auction for more than $500,000, state media reported, as the government seeks to recover funds linked to a $27 billion fraud. Property developer Truong My Lan was convicted in 2024 of »»»
Free and discounted private school seats reach over 8,500
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that the number of free and discounted seats offered by private schools and kindergartens under the “Community Responsibility of Private Schools and Kindergartens” initiative has exceeded 8,500, marking a significant expansio»»»
Sale of subsidised local sacrificial animals under govt initiative for Eid Al-Adha begins
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality, yesterday announced the launch of the ‘National Initiative to Encourage Local Production and Support Sacrificial Animals for Eid Al-Adha 1447 AH - 2026’. This collaborative effort underscor»»»
Motjaba Khamenei Sets ‘Red Line’ on Sending Enriched Uranium Abroad
Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters on Thursday. The directive sets an additional red line on one of the main US demands at peace talks, amid signs of a widening rift between Te»»»
MNB chief praises policy shift
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB), focused on fulfilling its core responsibilities, has operated successfully over the past year, central bank governor Mihály Varga said on Thursday in a podcast. According to the MNB governor, the strengthening of the forint, declining inflation and growing foreign»»»
Fidesz rejects Tisza constitutional proposals
The parliamentary groups of Fidesz and KDNP do not support the proposals submitted by Tisza Party representatives that would amend the Fundamental Law in several areas, Gergely Gulyás, parliamentary group leader of Fidesz, said on Thursday. “With the proposed amendments, the Tisza Party is not buil»»»
The story of gas from the beginning to the end
In this paper we will discuss the story of gas in all its details from beginning to end Will Egypt actually import Israeli gas? What is the reality of the Convention? What advantages does Egypt have? Who are the biggest affected by Egypt in the gas market? What are the latest developments, expansio»»»
Russia irked by US, EU moves to secure Central Asia critical minerals
Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s team loses in final of Uzbekistan Open Ice Hockey Championship - | 24.KG
The team of Kyrgyzstan Uchur lost in the final series of the Uzbekistan Open Ice Hockey Championship. The tournament organizers reported. The athletes took to the ice against Humo team from Tashkent. The first two games were held on May 16-17 in Bishkek at the Nomad Arena. Humo won both games. The »»»
Russia irked by US, EU moves to secure Central Asia critical minerals
Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»
Murder of Kyrgyz woman in Moscow: MFA to assist in body repatriation - | 24.KG
The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia is working on repatriating the body of Aigerim T., brutally murdered in Moscow, to her homeland. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. The ministry also reported that a suspect, Kyrgyz citizen S.Zh., 31, has been detained in connection wi»»»
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
BUNIA: People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to»»»
Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is heading to a toss-up congressional district in New York on Friday to test his midterm message on the economy, even as voters largely disapprove of his stewardship of it. Trump will travel to the Hudson Valley area to appear with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who»»»
Trump to deploy 5,000 more U.S. troops to Poland - UPI.com
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in September 2025. Trump on Thursday announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI)»»»