New Delhi: Powerful storms including gales, lightning, rain and hail killed at least 89 people in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a government aid agency official said on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh, home to more than 240 million people, is frequently hit by storms during the summer month»»»

It may just be my imagination, but there seems to be an unusual amount of angst and tension in the world of cricket at present. In the last week alone, the proposed privatization of the Big Bash League in Australia has hit the buffers. A consequence of that pushback has been to inflame tensions in »»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended trading on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark index falling for a third consecutive session as profit-taking in large-cap stocks continued, while broader indices maintained their upward momentum on sustained buying in mid- and small-cap sha»»»

The World Press Institute (WPI) held the international conference New Horizons in Journalism: Truth Under Pressure on Thursday. The forum was organized with the Association of European Journalists – Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) and support from the America for Bulgaria Foundation. At the opening, Radio »»»

Pakistan's engagement is more than just purchasing Chinese bonds — it's about securing direct financing from Chinese investors and institutions. The Chinese investment bonds also can help Islamabad with its energy crisis, Syed Basim Raza of the NUST Institute of Policy Studies told Sputnik.Pakistan»»»

A US jury awarded $49.5 million in damages on Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The suit was brought by relatives of Samya Stumo, who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash which claimed a total of 157 lives. The Chicago jury, wh»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority expects more than 91,000 taxable persons to benefit from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative, as it urged unregistered businesses to apply and complete their first filing within the required timeline. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday accused the United Arab Emirates of playing what he called an active role in the US-Israeli war against Iran. "The UAE is an active partner in this aggression, and there is no doubt about it," Araghchi said while attending the BRICS summit in India»»»

During a meeting with residents, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev commented on issues related to the possible expropriation of private land during the implementation of urban infrastructure projects. According to him, if a land plot falls within the construction zone of roads or other facilities o»»»

Switzerland is helping to reduce premature mortality in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health’s press center reported. According to the ministry, the results of the eight-year project «Effective Management and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Kyrgyz Republic» have been summarized. From 2»»»

Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington on Thursday, days before their latest ceasefire expires. Continued Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since the truce came into effect on April 17, according to an AFP tally based on figures provide»»»

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing despite talks currently taking place between Lebanon and Israel. On Wednesday, twelve people were killed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry. Story by James Vasina.»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition seized control of the electoral timetable on Wednesday by submitting a motion to dissolve Israel's parliament early, paving the way for early elections. The bill, which was signed by leaders of the six parliamentary groups in the governin»»»

In a real estate market defined by shifting demand patterns, rising expectations around quality, and growing pressure to deliver sustainable, future-proof assets, CPI Romania is continuously refining its approach to growth. Rather than pursuing scale for its own sake, the company focuses on strengt»»»

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has inflicted a massive retaliatory strike, including using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, on Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, military airfields, fuel and transport infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Rus»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s interior ministry has ordered a cybercrime investigation into the alleged leak of Cambridge examination papers, as outrage grows among students and parents over repeated breaches during the ongoing exam session, according to reports by Dawn and Geo News. The ministry on Thursday d»»»

V.D. Satheesan on Thursday pledged to usher in “a new Kerala” focused on young people, clean governance and economic revival after the Congress leadership formally picked him to head the next United Democratic Front (UDF) government in the state. The announcement ended days of intense speculation a»»»

Donald Trump is in China where he's set to take part in highly-anticipated talks with President Xi Jinping. The two sides are to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. This is the US President's first visit to the country in ten years. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beijing, Yena Lee.»»»

China's President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Chinese markets will be more open to US and global trade in the future as a two-day summit got under way in Beijing on Thursday but warned that persistent disagreements over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous»»»

It's an honor to be your friend - Donald Trump told Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping, however, responded by offering a cautionary warning about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations. A contrast in tone underscoring then just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in I»»»

JERUSALEM: Thousands ‌of Israeli nationalists will march on Thursday through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem’s walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual event marking Israel’s capture of the city’s east in a war nearly six decades ago. The parade, the main celebration of Jerusalem Day, has»»»

ROME: ​Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, saying it was a betrayal of diplomacy.Leo, who has drawn Trump’s ire in recent weeks after criticizing the Ir»»»

Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Ammar reiterated Thursday his group's rejection of the direct talks, as Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday. Ammar said direct talks amount to "free concessions" to Israel. Earlier this week, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem calle»»»

Abu Dhabi: Following the directions of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation have launched the “UAE Skills Platform”. This launch reflects a national directio»»»

The Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) Thursday accepted the proposal of Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev for the Sofia Municipality to acquire the sculptural figures and bas-reliefs from the Monument to the Soviet Army free of charge from the State. “We are the owners of the land. It is normal that the figur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Temperatures are expected to rise further this weekend, with warnings issued for strong wind and high seas. The Qatar Meteorology Department said in its weather forecast that temperatures will range between a minimum of 31°C and a maximum of 41°C. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the weather»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday EXPO 2027 was an incredible, historic project and noted that, every day, there were more than 3,500 workers at the EXPO construction site in Belgrade's suburban municipality of Surcin. During a tour of the site, Vucic said all buildings»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman, calling it “unacceptable” and voicing concern over continued threats to commercial shipping in the region. In an official statement, the MEA said all Indi»»»

The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday. The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. The remains of the t»»»

Russia launched at least “800 drones” against Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He accused Moscow of deliberately carrying out the attacks on the day US President Donald Trump arrived in China. These R»»»

Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight. At least one person has been killed and sixteen injured. The strike has caused damage across six of the city's districts, including on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. One multistory resi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank while it was moving in the town of Al-Bayada with a guided missile and achieved a confi»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Foundation and Basketball Africa League have launched a multi-year collaboration to make the sport more accessible to African communities. The collaboration, facilitated by Qatar Sports Investments, makes the QF the first Official Community Partner of the BAL, and was unveiled as th»»»

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said Israel's strategy for Lebanon is to run two different tracks simultaneously — one of peace and one of war. Ahead of direct talks Thursday between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, Leiter said there will be two Israeli tracks: one responsible for achieving peac»»»

Dubai: DP World is accelerating plans to modernise Syria’s Port of Tartous under an $800 million investment programme aimed at rebuilding the country’s maritime and trade infrastructure as economic ties between the UAE and Syria deepen. Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, met Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi, Ch»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) – The Tunisian Post will release on Thursday, May 14, 2026, a special series of four postage stamps highlighting the beauty of ceramic decoration, the mastery of sculpture, and the art of glass engraving, as part of efforts to...»»»

The Fujairah Government Media Office said smoke seen in the emirate’s oil industries area on Thursday was caused by a minor fire resulting from pipeline maintenance works. In a statement, the office said the incident was linked to routine maintenance operations and described the fire as accidental.»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar’s inward foreign direct investment rose 2 percent to 165.4 billion Qatari riyals ($45.5 billion) in 2025, while outward investment climbed 8.1 percent to 210 billion riyals. Preliminary data released by the National Planning Council in collaboration with the Qatar Central Bank showed »»»

A man from the Bulgarian town of Svilengrad has been detained after authorities say he made a series of false bomb threats targeting buildings in the city of Pleven, according to BTA, citing the Pleven Interior Ministry. Police reports indicate that the alert was received through Bulgaria’s emergen»»»

Wizz Air announced that it will resume flights to and from Tel Aviv starting May 28, restoring connections between Israel and a number of European destinations after a suspension linked to regional security concerns. The airline, which says it remains the largest carrier by market share in Bulgaria»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar House announced that Venus, the brightest planet in our solar system, will reach its closest point to the sun (perihelion) on Friday, Dhul-Qi'dah 28, 1447 AH, corresponding to May 15, 2026. Venus will be approximately 107 million kilometers from the sun, compared wit»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon and Israel will open the third round of preliminary negotiations on Thursday in Washington under US sponsorship. Weeks of political and diplomatic maneuvering by Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, channeled through American interlocutors, have failed to firmly lock in a stable truce. »»»

BusinessEuropeWho is Charlemagne Prize winner Mario Draghi?Timothy RooksThe Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis. https:/»»»

More than a dozen executives from the world's largest companies have joined US President Donald Trump on a high-stakes visit to China. The business delegation points to an agenda dominated by trade, technology and rare earths. The minerals are the building block of many modern industries, and a sou»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources confirmed the readiness of the food industries sector for the Hajj season, noting that Hajj represents a strategic opportunity to introduce millions of visitors to Saudi products. During a tour of production lines at factories in Jed»»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the three Progressive Bulgaria (PB) MPs who resigned from the National Assembly on Thursday. Two of them, Ilko Iliev and Mario Smarkov, will be appointed to the position of regional governors of Varna, on the Black Sea, and Targovishte, North Eastern Bulgaria, respectiv»»»

Large groups of Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Thursday under tight protection by Israeli occupation forces, as tensions surged ahead of the anniversary of Al-Quds’ occupation and warnings mounted over efforts to alter the status quo at the holy site. The Islamic Waqf Departmen»»»

London: Pressure mounted on Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday when his former deputy Angela Rayner emerged as a potential challenger in a frenzied battle for the leadership. Starmer, who led his Labour party to victory in 2024 elections ending 14 years of Conservative rule, is fighting»»»

Mobility and delivery platform Uber announced a new set of products and features at its annual GO–GET product event, including hotel bookings and new travel tools. The company said the updates reflect its continued platform strategy to bring more of everyday life into one simple user experience and»»»

Dubai: flydubai will launch direct flights to Benghazi next month, becoming the first UAE carrier to connect Dubai with the Libyan city. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based airline said flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport will begin on June 17,»»»