Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reinforced efforts to bolster cybersecurity resilience across critical infrastructure sectors through a specialised ‘Cyber Shield’ workshop organised yesterday for leaders and managers of Ras Laffan Power Company Limited, focusing on cy»»»

Under the false promise of imminent EU membership, the Kiev regime has turned the country into a staging ground for military and sabotage-terrorist operations against Russia, said Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov. His key statements:Ukraine has become a testing gr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March31 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neutral s»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the resolution on the financial recovery of the Electric Stations and National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan companies. The document was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The amendments are aimed at increasing the »»»

California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing fears over a potential explosion that earlier prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across»»»

Colombia is heading into a high-stakes presidential election on Sunday, amid rising violence, inflation, and deep political division. Voters will choose between continuing left-wing social reforms under Ivan Cepeda, a centrist-right shift led by Paloma Valencia, or a hardline security agenda from A»»»

ANGELES: Lea Casilao and her husband usually began each day exchanging text messages: “Good morning” from her, and his usual reply of “Good morning, love.” But on Sunday morning, no reply came. Casilao said she knew her husband, Joselito, had been staying at the workers’ barracks on Saturday night »»»

NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the United States, also known as the Quad, are meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday on how to strengthen their cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and common concerns about China’s growing influence in the region. The meeting brings together In»»»

The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides sign»»»

Israeli strikes killed two people in southern Lebanon during the weekend despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah. At the same time, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected talks with Israel, opposed disarmament, and called for protests against the Lebanese government, drawing condemnation from t»»»

Rouzbeh Parsi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Lund University, is FRANCE 24’s guest to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. Iran and the United States are both seeking a possible diplomatic way out of the conflict, but uncertainty remains high amid conflicting signals from both sides. Par»»»

Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush” Hezbollah, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes despite an April ceasefire and as another round of US-Iran talks takes place in Doha in»»»

Australia’s spy chief on Monday told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting that anti-Semitism was left unchecked in the country after the start of the war in Gaza. Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head Mike Burgess added that before the attack that kill»»»

A viral online joke in India, the “Cockroach Janta Party,” created as a parody of comments by a Supreme Court judge, has grown into a Gen Z–driven political movement with millions of followers. It promotes youth frustration with traditional politics but has also faced attempts by authorities to res»»»

At Kumtor mine, 13 operators and instructors are undergoing training to work with modern Sandvik DD322i self-propelled drilling rig. This equipment is unique in that, among other mining companies in the CIS, such a digital drilling rig is currently used only at Kumtor mine. The new rig takes underg»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 25 May 2026: First, papers discuss whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost support from his backers. Next, a police raid of opposition party headquarters in Turkey is getting considerable coverage. Also, the Enhanced Games do not lead to the»»»

Mecca: More than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the plain of Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most sacred rite of the Hajj pilgrimage, in one of the world’s largest annual displays of faith and devotion. Pilgrims streamed into the vast desert plain in an atmosphere of calm and order, as Sa»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence US President Donald Trump’s decision-making on Iran as the president negotiates a deal in the nearly three-month-old war, according to two sources speaking to Reuters o»»»

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to keep the discount rate at 12 percent. This decision comes into effect on May 26, 2026, the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Since the beginning of 2026, the external economic environment has been»»»

Former Economy and Energy Minister Rumen Ovcharov sharply criticized the management of Lukoil under special manager Rumen Spetsov, describing the results as “catastrophic” after Parliament moved to limit the powers of the state-appointed administrator. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Ovcharov»»»

Hosting Eurovision 2027 could bring Bulgaria between EUR 45 million and EUR 70 million in net economic revenue, according to a preliminary analysis by cross-border payment company iBanFirst. The estimate depends largely on how many foreign visitors arrive for the contest and how long they remain in»»»

Nigeria’s state oil company is considering an equity partnership that could give Chinese investors a controlling stake in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries of about 51%, marking a potentially significant shift in the country’s downstream restructuring strategy. The proposed arrangement follows»»»

Health authorities across Central and East Africa are racing to contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that insecurity, weak health systems and the absence of an approved vaccine for t»»»

Millions of Ukrainian refugees are likely to remain in the European Union for years – and possibly permanently – even if the war with Russia ends, according to a new report by Dutch think-tank Clingendael Institute that warns European governments must prepare for long-term integration rather than a»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to reorganize the country’s road management system. According to the resolution, the state institution Road Fund under the Ministry of Transport and Communications will be merged into the Department of Road Management. The authorities explained the»»»

When Russian President Vladimir Putin and South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev signed their "Treaty on Deepening Allied Interaction" at the Kremlin on May 9, the Russian State Duma ratified it within days. The speed was deliberate. So was the date: Victory Day, chosen to frame the absorption of a »»»

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are both pushing hard to become renowned Central Asian technology hubs. Persuading international investors, startup founders and global tech communities – all in search of new high-growth markets beyond more saturated technology ecosystems – is essential to their ambitions»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese “joint combat readiness patrol” in a week near the island, as Taipei steps up its guard over Beijing’s activities. China has pressured Taiwan by increasing its military presence around the island, and Taipei is on high alert f»»»

DUBAI: Jordan’s Saudi-born Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein attended the country’s 80th Independence Day in a sky blue gown, accessorized with a Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Knot Minaudière Clutch. The royal’s dress features cuffs featuring Arabic calligraphy, as well as a brooch pinned to the bodice of her»»»

“We are not slowing down — quite the opposite, I have ordered an acceleration,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, according to L’Orient Today. “We will intensify the strikes, increase their force, and we will crush Hezbollah,” Netanyahu added.The IDF said it will tighten defensive gui»»»

A bill on the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office could be submitted to parliament within one or two weeks, with the Tisza government aiming to grant the new institution the broadest possible powers, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with Telex on Monday evening. The prime »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution on measures to stabilize prices for fuel and lubricants. The document was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The authorities explained the decision as necessary to ensure the country’s economic security, uninterrupted fuel »»»

A 31,135 sqm investment plot in Ursus — a former industrial district in western Warsaw that has been steadily transforming into a residential and mixed-use neighbourhood — is going under the hammer in a court-supervised enforcement auction. The site, valued by a court-appointed expert at just under»»»

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Three of Poland's independent grocery operators — Eurocash (which distributes under franchise banners including Lewiatan and Delikatesy Centrum), Netto Polska, and the regional chain POLOmarket — are finalising entry into European Marketing Distribution (EMD), a pan-European retail purchasing group»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife has launched a new package of ecotourism projects, including safari destinations and birdwatching areas, as the Kingdom pushes to expand sustainable tourism tied to biodiversity and conservation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The initiatives in»»»

A forum «Development of Min-Kush Village Through Sustainable Tourism — Revival of Forgotten Towns» was held in Dzhumgal district of Naryn region. The event was organized within the framework of the Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions for 2023–2027 with the support of intern»»»

BEIRUT: The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to “crush” Hezbollah. The airstrikes come as the United States and Iran seek to finalize the terms of an agreement»»»

ARAFAT: More than 1.6 million pilgrims gathered Tuesday on the Plain of Arafat for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, in scenes of intense devotion and prayer reported by the Saudi Press Agency. From dawn on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims streamed into Ar»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen here in a February 26 press conference with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, announced Monday that Israel would be intensifying attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Pool File Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Israeli»»»

PARIS, France: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on p»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s drone exports are taking off, fueled by the war in Ukraine, as Taiwanese companies seek a stake in the fast-growing global market for unmanned aerial vehicles. Low-cost drones used for reconnaissance and strikes are in high demand as governments around the world boost defense spend»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for another hot and humid week, with temperatures expected to climb further heading into Eid Al Adha on Wednesday, while mist and humidity are forecast to persist in several coastal areas during the early morning hours. According to the National Center of Meteorology, Tues»»»

European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in already fragile Iran peace negotiations by demanding that several Muslim-majority countries normalise ties with Israel as part of any broader regional agreement — a push analysts say could dramatically complicate efforts to end the war and r»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met with security and military leaders ahead of the day of Arafat, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Tuesday. More than 1.6 million pilgrims are taking part in this year’s Hajj, with many heading to the plain of Arafat for the c»»»

US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. "US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Irani»»»

Manila: The Supreme Court of the Philippines has rejected fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s attempt to stop his possible arrest over a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), ruling that his petition lacked merit. In a closely watched 9-5-1 vote, the 15-member high court denied »»»

The United States and Iran are inching toward a possible breakthrough agreement aimed at ending months of escalating conflict, with negotiators working on what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “memorandum of understanding” (MOA). But major disagreements over the wording surrounding »»»