⁠The ⁠United ​Arab Emirates' ​foreign ministry denied on Wednesday the ​reports ‌of ⁠Israeli Prime Minister ‌Benjamin Netanyahu's visit ⁠to the country, adding such claims are "baseless". The Israeli ​PM’s office said earlier Wednesday ​that Netanyahu had held a "secret" meeting with the UAE presid»»»

Soaring costs for fuel due to the Iran war are leading consumers in hard-hit Asia toward rooftop solar power, a likely windfall for China as the world's largest provider of solar technology. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Maria-Eugenia Sanin, Economics Professor at Université Paris-Est Crét»»»

Soaring costs for fuel due to the Iran war are leading consumers in hard-hit Asia toward rooftop solar power, a likely windfall for China as the world's largest provider of solar technology. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Maria-Eugenia Sanin, Economics Professor at Université Paris-Est Crét»»»

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP): As Israeli drones buzz overhead and ambulance sirens wail in the distance, Tarik Zaeem stays hunched over his laptop, working through lines of code for a Saudi valet parking app, debugging its barcode reader. On weekdays he walks through the bombed-out streets of Gaza Ci»»»

As the Africa Forward summit concluded in Nairobi, FRANCE 24 sat down with Kenya's President William Ruto. For him, the summit was "significant" after French President Emmanuel Macron announced investments in Africa in areas such as the energy transition, digital and AI. Ruto also discussed th»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) discussed the upcoming World Cup and AFCON competitions. "I'm confident that an African country will win the World Cup," Patrice Motsepe said. "We have to aspire high and high". He also »»»

Every single second, two pieces of child sexual abuse material are shared online. Now, an international group that fights to address the causes and effects of sexual violence against children and adolescents is singling out France for particular criticism. The NGO Cameleon says that France, and the»»»

French prosecutors on Wednesday demanded a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy who had launched an appeal against his conviction for accepting illegal campaign contributions from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy became the first modern French president »»»

France's iconic teething toy is caught up in a manufacturing scandal. The investigative journalism website Mediapart has found that Sophie the Giraffe, or Sophie la Giraffe in French, is actually made in China and has been for decades. We dive into how the toy has been seen as a French-made success»»»

US President Donald Trump is travelling to Beijing, where he will be hosted by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. On the agenda are a series of issues that could cement the superiority of one over the other, and even lead to a new world order. Beneath the diplomatic and friendly language there are»»»

US President Donald Trump's highly anticipated visit to Beijing on Wednesday comes at a restless moment for a world worried about war and trade disputes. Trump has said he will have a "long talk" about Iran with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and will also discuss US arms sales to Taiwan. Here»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 13, 2026: A highly awaited summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping kicks off in China. But first, the British front pages discuss Prime Minister Keir Starmer's continuing struggles. Next, climate scientists are worried that El Nino will be particularl»»»

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since 2017. The stakes are high for the two-day summit, which analysts suggest could mark a tipping point in the relationship between the superpowers – likely in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s favour.  Durin»»»

Gunfire broke out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday as authorities attempted to arrest Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity linked to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug crackdown. There were no casua»»»

New Delhi: The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is set to begin in New Delhi on Thursday under India’s 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping, at a time when geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to escalate. The high-level gathering will be chaired by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jais»»»

The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rival firms' tickets on their websites under new rules unveiled Wednesday aimed at streamlining travel on a fragmented rail network that remains broken into national systems. Critics say the current system makes it unnecessarily complicated to book mu»»»

French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to disembark a British cruise ship that had been in lockdown after docking in the French city of Bordeaux, following an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that killed a 90-year-old passenger. Regional health authorities earlier »»»

King Charles III delivered the British government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections. The monarch said Britain would introduce legislation»»»

Several heads of state, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, are gathering in Bucharest this Wednesday for the B9 summit, which brings together NATO's eastern flank countries amid growing tensions linked to the war in Ukraine. Even in Romania, the conflict feels increasingly present. I»»»

Pro-Russian accounts are claiming that Sergeant Bin Chen and Corporal Axel Delplanque "vanished" in Odesa, Ukraine, during an underwater mission. While it is true that these two French service members recently lost their lives, the circumstances of their deaths have no connection to any Russian att»»»

This week British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been fighting for his political survival as more than 80 members of his own party have asked him to step down, and recent polls show him to be Britain’s most unpopular leader on record. Just two years ago Starmer entered Downing Steet after winning »»»

The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify D.C. disbarment proceedings against Jeffrey Clark, seen here in October 2020 as acting assistant U.S. attorney general. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/EPA-EFE May 13 (UPI) -- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday evening a»»»

The National Protection Service (NPS) has withdrawn the state security details assigned to DPS Chair Delyan Peevski and GERB leader Boyko Borissov. Peevski confirmed he had been informed of the decision through the head of the service, Gen. Emil Tonev, and described the move as the result of an ass»»»

The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev carried out a sweeping replacement of all 28 regional governors in Bulgaria in a single decision adopted during a regular meeting of the Council of Ministers. One of the most notable aspects of the reshuffle is the large number of newly appointed governo»»»

A large-scale police operation in Sofia has led to the seizure of more than one kilogram of pure fentanyl, alongside additional narcotics and cash, with 12 individuals detained across several coordinated actions, the Interior Ministry and SDVR confirmed. In the first case, officers acted on intelli»»»

Radan Kanev, a second-term MEP from Bulgaria’s Democratic Party within the European People’s Party (EPP), raised concerns over Bulgaria’s future role in EU decision-making, warning that trust issues could affect access to sensitive information, Club Z reported. He said Bulgaria risks remaining poli»»»

Bulgarian state gas supplier Bulgargaz has selected Shell to deliver a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced from the United States, following a tender in which five companies competed for the contract. The selected shipment will consist of 1,000,000 MWh of LNG and is expected to be loaded i»»»

Energy resilience will play a decisive role in Europe’s future economic stability and geopolitical security, according to German energy expert Dr. Philipp Steinberg, former director general for energy security at Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Speaking to BGNES, he high»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that 2026 should be a historic year for China-US relations. "Let 2026 be a historic and significant year for China-US relations," Xi said at a meeting with Trump in Beijing.Trump is in China, where he will hold meetings with Chinese leader»»»

Washington: Senior US Air Force officials told lawmakers that the rapidly evolving threat from China is forcing the Pentagon to reassess whether the planned fleet of 100 B-21 bombers will be enough, as Congress pressed the military on ageing aircraft, tanker vulnerabilities and drone threats. Testi»»»

WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire — considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes — nears its end.On the eve of the negotiations, Lebanon’s health ministry said that 22 people, includ»»»

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed a high-stakes US-China summit and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street. The cautious mood came after another tech-led rally on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit fresh record h»»»

Official negotiations on the Innovative Finance for Sustainable Energy Transition (iFIRST) project took place at the World Bank office in Bishkek, the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported. During the negotiations, the parties discussed the project’s legal agreements, environmental and social o»»»

The Saudi Film Commission announced it would take part in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival through a comprehensive program that reflects the rapid development of the Saudi film industry. The participation further enhances Saudi Arabia’s growing presence at leading international cinemati»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that during US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, the American delegation hopes to convince China's leadership to play a more active role in the context of Iran's plans in the Persian Gulf. "We hope to convince them to play a more active role in gettin»»»

MAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior has intensified its crackdown on Hajj regulation violators, announcing administrative decisions against 19 individuals—five expatriates and 14 citizens—caught transporting 29 unauthorized persons into the holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency has reported. These»»»

Dubai: When Indonesian expatriate Sylvana Sari arrived in the UAE in 2014, she joined Emirates Airline as a cabin crew member, stepping into a fast-paced, multicultural environment that would go on to define much of her life. Working in aviation has exposed her to passengers from around the world a»»»

The Russian and Indian top diplomats discussed cooperation in trade, energy, and technology, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on X. "This evening, had a productive exchange of views with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia here in Delhi. Our conversation touched upon several »»»

Dubai: UAE residents are increasingly choosing overseas holidays over local staycations for the Eid Al Adha break, with destinations such as the Maldives, Thailand, Greece, France and Mauritius emerging among the most booked locations, according to dnata Travel. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

Dubai: The UAE banking sector did not seek a Covid-style rescue package during the current regional crisis, senior banking officials said on Wednesday, even as lenders prepared for disruption linked to trade, tourism and regional shipping routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council interior ministers have reaffirmed that the security of GCC member states is “indivisible,” calling for intensified coordination against regional threats following the arrest in Kuwait of cells allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according »»»

A cell measuring nine square metres, one hour's exercise outside and a weekly budget of 25 euros for treats: welcome to the new world of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte. AFP was granted rare access inside the detention centre in The Hague, where Duterte is awaiting trial on crimes agai»»»

Washington: Top US officials told senators that Iran remains only “weeks away” from weapons-grade uranium enrichment, as lawmakers raised concerns over rising global instability, nuclear modernisation delays and energy disruptions linked to the Gulf conflict. During a tense Senate Armed Services Co»»»

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People for a high-stakes summit, AFP saw Thursday. The two leaders shook hands after Trump arrived in a motorcade to the steps, where a US delegation including State Secretary Marco Rubio, War Secretary »»»

The UAE is expected to see a slight decrease in temperatures from Thursday through Monday as the country remains affected by a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east and a high-pressure system from the west, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather authority said»»»

Dubai’s highest court has revised a child visitation arrangement after finding that a father’s Friday work schedule made part of the order impractical, in a ruling that highlighted the need to balance parental rights with the child’s wellbeing and daily routine. Visitation refers to the legal right»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Wednesday at Carthage Palace, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.The meeting focused on the outcomes of Tunisia’s participation in the Africa-France Summit held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.On...»»»

After months under a near-total internet blackout during the Middle East war, Iranian tech worker Amir-Hassan was finally able to get back online, but only through a privileged service that has sparked public criticism. Millions like the 39-year-old have been unable to access the internet since the»»»

An old Greek myth about perfumes still wafts through time, the story of how fragrance changed the life of a sailor named Phaon. One day, he ferried the deity Aphrodite across the sea. When he realised who she was and refused payment for the passage, she thanked him by giving him a perfumed ointment»»»

Grupa Arche announced it will stop launching purely residential projects and gradually phase out traditional housing development. Instead, the company plans to focus on tourism, hotels, mixed-use developments, and revitalization projects in less obvious locations. According to COO Adam Białas, the »»»