Southampton expelled from EFL playoff final after spying breach
LONDON: Southampton have been kicked out of the Championship playoffs after being found guilty of spying on semifinal opponents Middlesbrough, the English Football League said on Tuesday. Middlesbrough, who lost 2-1 to Southampton in the two-legged semifinal, have been re-instated and will now fac»»»
Opinion | Trump’s Visit to Beijing Raises the Question: Is Washington Recognizing a Post-Unipolar World?
Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements, and sometimes even in official denials. In international politics, denial can occasionally be part of the game. US Pres»»»
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for state visit to China - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade May 9 at Red Square in Moscow. Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit. Photo by Kremlin/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Beijing for »»»
Sharjah rolls out first-of-its-kind laundry hygiene programme in the Middle East
Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has expanded the scope of its Sharjah Health Safety Programme to include licensed laundry, ironing and carpet-cleaning establishments, the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East. The move is part of Sharjah’s efforts to strengthen health oversight standar»»»
Google doubles down on ‘AI for all’ as it unveils new wave of products, updates
LONDON: Google used its annual I/O conference on Tuesday to push artificial intelligence deeper into everyday life, unveiling a wave of new products and updates that complete the shift of its flagship Gemini system from a standalone tool into the backbone of Android, Search and Workspace. The 2026 »»»
US Prosecutors Preparing New Criminal Investigation Into Maduro - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US prosecutors are preparing a new criminal probe into Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amid concerns that an existing case may be too weak to proceed, CBS News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The new probe comes after Alex Saab, former Venezuelan Minister of Industry»»»
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, Kinshasa AFP via Getty ImagesAt least 131 people have died during the Ebola outbreak Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of C»»»
Ukrainians settle into Poland
Ukrainian workers are increasingly treating Poland as a long-term place to live and work rather than a transit stop to Western Europe. A survey cited by Money.pl found that 84% of Ukrainian temporary workers are satisfied with work in Poland, up from 75% two years earlier, while the share planning »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 10:00 and 19:00 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at Khallet Al-Raj in Deir Seryan town with artillery shells, rocket barrages, and loitering drones in repeated waves: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: The shooting operation carried out by a Hezbollah member this morning, in which an officer was killed, took place in an area only 2.5 km from the border, an area under Israeli control - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Army Radio: A Hezbollah gunman opened fire this morning on an officer in the Qawzah area of southern Lebanon, killing him instantly. The shooter then withdrew from the scene - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lopetegui dreams of a competitive Qatar at World Cup
Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»
‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque gunmen
NEW YORK: “Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation. The alleged gunmen have been identif»»»
U.S. Treasury yields hit highest mark since 2007 amid economic worries - UPI.com
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. The yield on 1»»»
MAGRABI Retail acquires majority stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics Group
MAGRABI Retail has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Baraka Optics Group, one of Egypt’s leading optical retail chains. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Founded in 1979 as a wholesale optics busin»»»
DOJ wants to drop fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to drop fraud charges against Gautam Adani, chair and founder of Adani Group. File Photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA May 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will drop criminal fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam »»»
Russia-China partnership turns 30: From rivals to ‘no limits’ cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.” Putin’s trip comes as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic pa»»»
India capital car blast death toll rises to 12
NEW DELHI: India’s anti-terrorism agency spearheaded on Wednesday the third day of investigations into a car blast in the capital, as a hospital official said the death toll had increased to 12.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the explosion on Monday evening a “conspiracy,” and has vowed tha»»»
Lebanese say Israel preventing post-war reconstruction
MSAILEH: When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones hovered ominously overhead — their loudspeakers sometimes calling him out by name.Despite a ceasefire struck last November aiming to put an end to more than a year of fi»»»
Israeli media: One soldier was killed this morning in an attack by Hezbollah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Forces Intercept 6 More Activist Flotilla Vessels Headed for Gaza
Israeli forces on Tuesday intercepted six remaining vessels from a much larger activist flotilla attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Two other boats are still on their way to the Palestinian territory, according to the activist group's livestream. A live feed on the Global Sumu»»»
Board of Peace Will Ask the UN Security Council to Press Hamas to Disarm
The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and taske»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:30 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Beit Lif town with artillery shells: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UK trade minister hopes Britain will rejoin EU 'in my lifetime'
Strasbourg, France: Britain's trade minister Chris Bryant said Tuesday he hopes to one day see his country rejoin the European Union, in a further sign the UK is headed for a new domestic fight over Brexit. "Brexit has delivered enormous problems for the UK economy," Bryant told AFP in an interview»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Monday 18-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Odaisseh town with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:45 on Tuesday 19-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Ramyeh town with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UN expert slams Israel’s ‘gross disregard’ for Palestinian detainees
NEW YORK: The UN independent expert on torture on Tuesday urged Israel to overhaul its detention laws, policies and practices after documenting widespread allegations of torture, sexual violence and other serious abuses against Palestinian detainees since October 2023. Alice Jill Edwards said emerg»»»
Israel Military Issues Fresh Evacuation Warnings for South Lebanon
The Israeli military on Tuesday warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah, the latest despite a ceasefire. "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire compel the army to operate against it. The army does »»»
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iranian Exchange House, Shadow Fleet Vessels
The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on behalf of Iranian banks as the US maintains pressure on Tehran. The move came after Iran said its latest peace proposal to the United »»»
New monologue series in Riyadh’s creative hub blends music, storytelling
RIYADH: One Monday evening in Riyadh, musicians, writers, actors and directors gathered in the city’s creative district, JAX, to deliver a one-of-a-kind monologue sequence that drew audiences in with its humor, wit and sincerity. “Unspoken,” a series produced collaboratively by Writers in Riyadh, A»»»
Business Withholds Support, Trade Unions Back Anti-High Price Amendments
The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation discussed on Tuesday draft amendments to the Protection of Competition Act and the Consumer Protection Act related to high prices of goods and services. Employers’ organizations said they were refraining from supporting the proposals, citing legal amb»»»
Mango founder’s son arrested in Spain over father’s death
BARCELONA: Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father’s death during a hiking trip in December 2024. Jonathan Andic, who was alone with his 71-year-old billionaire father when the retail magnate plunged to his death in t»»»
Son of Spanish fashion tycoon Isak Andic arrested for his death - UPI.com
President of Spanish fashion brand Mango Isak Andic, left, shakes hands with Thai fashion designer Wisharawish Akaransantisook, after Akaransantisook was awarded the Mango Fashion Award in Barcelona in 2012. Andic fell to his death in 2024 on a hiking trip with his son, Jonathan Andic. Catalonian p»»»
MEPs shield German centre-right Angelika Niebler from EU fraud probe in secret vote
The European Parliament on Tuesday (19 May) voted to shield centre-right MEP Angelika Niebler from prosecution, avoiding an investigation by the European public prosecutor’s office (EPPO) over her alleged misuse of EU funds. Tuesday’s secret vote was backed by 309 MEPs, 283 against, with 53 abstent»»»
Palestinians in Gaza Mark Anniversary of Nakba, Say Today’s Catastrophe Is Worse
Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neighborhoods of the southern I»»»
Philippine Senate probes security after shots fired last week
MANILA: Security officers from the Philippine Senate are being investigated for firing their weapons without provocation as a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge in the building, officials said on Tuesday. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa briefly sought refuge in the Senate las»»»
Iranian Army Threatens to Open New Fronts If US Aggression Repeated
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's military will open new fronts in the event of renewed aggression by the United States and Israel, Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said on Tuesday. "If the enemy commits a foolish act and falls into the [Israeli] trap again, committing another aggression against o»»»
European crime gang made BBQ briquettes from toxic ashes: Italian police
ROME: Italian police said Tuesday they had disrupted a criminal group active from Switzerland to Serbia that allegedly turned toxic ashes into BBQ briquettes and fertilizer, while protected by the provincial environmental agency. Nineteen individuals and three companies are currently under investig»»»
Six killed, three injured in Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon
Beirut: Six people were killed and three others wounded on Tuesday in continued Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanon, Lebanese authorities said, despite an ongoing truce between the two sides. Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said four people were killed and two others injured in an Is»»»
Inside Iraq’s Iran-backed militias: Tehran’s terror tools behind Barakak attack
Dubai: The drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant has once again thrust Iraq’s Iran-backed militias into the regional spotlight, reviving fears that Tehran’s vast network of proxy groups is widening the conflict far beyond Iran’s borders. UAE officials said the drone involved in the »»»
UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant came from Iraq
DUBAI: The UAE said on Tuesday that the drones that targeted its nuclear plant last week came from Iraq — from where Iranian-backed groups have launched several attacks since the Middle East war began. On Sunday, an unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator near the Arab world’s only nuclear p»»»
Northern Sea Route: How Russia & China Are Forging ‘Polar Silk Road’
Since 2024, Russia has invited its Chinese partners to jointly develop the Northern Sea Route (NSR), focusing on logistics expansion and container shipments - extending China's Belt and Road Initiative into polar waters. In 2023, China’s NewNew Shipping Line acquired a fleet of vessels for containe»»»
Will the Iran conflict end soon? Ryanair chief ties war timeline to US politics
Dubai: Europe’s biggest airline believes the US-Israel-Iran conflict may ease within weeks, with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary suggesting political pressure in Washington could force a resolution before the US midterm election campaign intensifies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Iron Dome platform at the Jall al-Allam site with a loitering glider, resulting in its destruction: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli air raid targets Tyre City, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trend Survey: Twice as Many Women as Men Go to Preventive Check-ups
Twice as many women as men attend mandatory preventive medical examinations for their respective gender, shows a nationally representative survey, carried out by Trend into the health culture of Bulgarians. The results were presented by Dimitar Ganev from Trend during a discussion organized by the »»»
Unique experiences at Doha International Book Fair 2026
Doha, Qatar: Books may be the main attraction at the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), but this year’s edition offers visitors much more than just printed words. With cultural areas, workshops, family activities and literary discussions taking place throughout the fair, DIBF continues to grow as»»»
Bodies of 2 Italian divers recovered from undersea caves in Maldives - UPI.com
Finnish specialist divers in the Maldives recovered the bodies of two Italian scuba divers, a man and a woman, in a two-hour operation in a cave system dubbed by locals as "shark cave" at a depth of 200 feet. Photo courtesy Maldives President's Media Division/EPA May 19 (UPI) -- A specialist intern»»»
Drones that targeted UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant came from Iraqi territory
Abu Dhabi: The UAE announced that air defence systems had successfully detected and intercepted six hostile drones over the past 48 hours that attempted to target civilian and vital areas across the UAE. The Ministry of Defence said air defence forces intercepted and neutralised the hostile targets»»»
UN considers response to Israeli move to build a military compound on site of relief agency
DAMASCUS: The United Nations is considering how to respond to Israel’s announcement that it will build a military complex on the former headquarters of the UN relief agency for Palestinians in east Jerusalem, an official said Tuesday. Israel at the weekend announced the government’s approval for a »»»