MOSCOW (Sputnik) - African countries have achieved impressive success in the economic and social fields, and are also playing an increasingly important role in addressing pressing global issues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. "African countries have achieved impressive success i»»»

Fast, fashionable mode of transport for some, scourge of the cycle path for others: in bike-mad Amsterdam, complaints about "fatbikes" have driven authorities to impose an unprecedented ban in one of the city's top parks. Hugely popular with children, fatbikes -- so called for their ultra-thick tir»»»

A man has died after a shark attack in northern Queensland state in Australia, police said on Sunday. The 39-year-old died from his injuries at a boat ramp after he was pulled from the water following the attack at Kennedy Shoal, Queensland police said in statement. Emergency services were called t»»»

At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers, but years of scientific research have found climate change is causing hea»»»

Makerfield, a little-known political district in northwest England, has been thrust into the spotlight in the UK ahead of a by-election dubbed one of the most consequential in British history. The June 18 vote could prompt embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer's downfall, as the main potential riva»»»

Doha, Qatar: Washington Post Intelligence, the intelligence and advisory platform of The Washington Post, has named Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings, to its Council on AI & Technology. The council is a global leadership forum focused on advancing policy and industry innova»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the beginning of the year, the US economy was on a path of steady growth and moderating inflation. Price pressures continued to ease from their post-Covid pandemic peak, with consumer inflation declining from around 9% in mid-2022, steadily converging back to the 2% target of the Fe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media issued overnight statement 1 elaborating on a rocket strike targeting Israeli vehicles in the southern Lebanese to»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12, citing an Israeli source: Proposed Iran deal ‘bad’ 24-05-2026 09:25 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli Channel 12, citi»»»

Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mohammed Saeed Haidan was crowned the overall Diamond Tour champion as the ninth edition of the Longines Hathab Tour 2025-2026 came to a spectacular close at the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Indoor Arena yesterday. The third and final day of the 14th round – the finale - featured »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s property sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite softer transaction activity and broader regional uncertainty, according to the latest ValuStrat report, which showed steady price performance supported mainly by gains in the villa segment. The ValuStrat Pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar attracted more than 3,290 non-Qatari companies during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reflecting growing international confidence in the country’s investment environment and economic outlook. In a post on its X platform, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) released the n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation during an official visit to Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, aimed at exploring avenues to strengthen bilateral cooperation and identify partnership opportunities in strate»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian experts are ready to present their proposals for the US plan on Ukraine at the next meeting, Alexey Polishchuk, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Second CIS Department, told Sputnik. "Following productive rounds in Abu Dhabi and Geneva, our experts have devel»»»

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country hopes to host the next round of Iran-US peace talks, positioning Islamabad at the centre of mediation efforts as President Donald Trump said a largely negotiated agreement could soon reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Follow our »»»

On May 24, Bulgaria celebrates the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literature. The day is traditionally marked by paying floral tributes to monuments of St Cyril and St Methodius and festivities at schools, community cent»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani FM says negotiations offer ‘grounds for optimism’ toward positive, lasting Outcome: Reuters 24-05-2026 09:04 AM Latest News Urgen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran;s IRGC chief: Any new act of aggression will trigger a devastating, hellish response extending across both regional and broader theate»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC chief: Third imposed war was complex, but our decisive response thwarted enemy plans 24-05-2026 09:10 AM Latest News Urgent New»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani FM says the important call made by President Trump represents a crucial step towards achieving regional peace: Reuters 24-05-2026»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Food Safety Rating Programme for Food Establishments run by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is playing a growing role in enhancing competitiveness among food establishments by encouraging higher standards of compliance with health and safety regulations. The programme not only»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran envisages an end to the armed conflict between Israel and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah, Axios reported citing a US official. According to an unnamed Israeli official, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresse»»»

bkry bills itself as an "experimental multidisciplinary bakespace" rather than simply a bakery. Hyperfocused on ingredients and the artform of baking, the Dubai-born brand has become a must-visit destination since opening in Alserkal Avenue in June 2024. Gulf News spoke to head baker and co-founder»»»

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an update on the Class 12 post-result process after technical issues on May 21–22, 2026 led to incorrect fee deductions in some cases, according to official information. The issue occurred during applications for scanned copies of evalu»»»

Rescuers in northern China looked for survivors Sunday after the country's deadliest coal mine explosion in recent years killed at least 82 people. An Associated Press reporter witnessed police and security guarding the entrance to the mining facility located in Qinyuan county in the city of Changz»»»

Türkiye is ready to provide every kind of support during implementation of a potential ‌deal with Iran, ‌President Tayyip ‌Erdogan ⁠said in a ⁠call with US President Donald Trump and regional leaders, reported Reuters. Erdogan's ⁠office on ‌Sunday ‌cited him ‌as saying ‌during the call that an agre»»»

The Iran-aligned Nujaba Movement in Iraq warned on Saturday against an “American plot” to merge the pro-Iran Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in state institutions, presenting new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi with his first test in imposing state monopoly over arms. It made its warning in wake of a»»»

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday "meaningful progress" had been achieved in US and Iran ‌negotiations, offering ‌grounds for ‌optimism ⁠that a positive and ⁠durable outcome is within reach. Earlier in the ⁠day, Pakistan's Prime ‌Minister ‌Shehbaz Sharif congratulated ‌US Preside»»»

New Delhi: At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers but years of scientific research have found climate change is c»»»

Manila: Nineteen people are feared trapped after a building under construction near the Philippine capital Manila collapsed early on Sunday, government officials and witnesses said. The building in Angeles city collapsed on itself at around 3:00 am (1900 GMT Saturday) while also heavily damaging an»»»

Doha, Qatar: As universities across Qatar host graduation ceremonies this season, thousands of students are marking the end of years of hard work and the beginning of a new chapter. For the country, however, convocation season represents more than academic achievement and it reflects the outcome of»»»

QINYUAN, China: Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly»»»

Despite the Middle East war, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. "Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out," the 49-year-old US national, who asked that only his first name be used, told AFP. "We are undo»»»

The Lebanese front offers a striking illustration of Israel’s lack of a coherent long-term strategy. The continuation of hostilities under restrictive conditions and within the framework of a fragile, virtually nonexistent, ceasefire—recently extended by the United States for an additional 45 days »»»

A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the US Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month. The law enforcement agency said in a statement»»»

Washington, United States: A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said. President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time -- on a day when he was »»»

The United States has informed Japan that delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles will be delayed by up to two years as the Pentagon prioritizes replenishing its own depleted stocks following the war with Iran, the Financial Times reported. Tokyo had planned to receive 400 Tomahawk missiles by 2028 as»»»

Damascus announced on Saturday that it has received over 10,000 applications for Syrian citizenship from Kurds in wake of a recent decree that preserves their rights in the country. The Interior Ministry said it received applications for citizenship from 2,892 families and 10,516 individuals. The m»»»

The US-Iran agreement, which could be signed soon, calls for a 60-day ceasefire extension, Axios reported citing a US official. During this period, the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, Iran will be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations will be held to limit Iran's nuclear program, the publica»»»

Heavy consumption of THAAD and Standard Missile interceptors during Iran conflict sparks worries over U.S. deterrence capacity in Asia A launch vehicle of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is seen at a U.S. military base in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The U»»»

DUBAI: Iran ​executed one person for charges related to sending ‌information ‌to ​the ‌US ⁠and ​Israel during the ⁠war, the Iranian judiciary’s ⁠Mizan ‌news agency reported ‌on ​Sunday.The ‌individual, ‌identified as Mojtaba Kian, ‌was sending data about Iran’s ⁠defense ⁠industry to “the enemy,” ac»»»

Lebanon's civil defense agency said early on Sunday its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh had been destroyed by an Israeli strike. The Directorate General of Civil Defense said the building had collapsed and a large number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged by a "direct hit»»»

MANILA: Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers on Sunday, an official said, as rescue efforts continued. “They are in constant communication. We are awaiting more details, ‌but our ‌rescuers are doing their best to ‌pull ⁠th»»»

Reporters on the White House North Lawn were forced to take cover and rush into the press briefing room on Saturday evening after gunfire was heard near the presidential complex, triggering a brief lockdown and a rapid security response from the Secret Service. Several journalists, some filming liv»»»

FRANCE 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson speaks from Washington, DC on the reported progress in the talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.»»»

A suspect identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire outside a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to media reports. Authorities said Best fired multiple rounds at offic»»»

Manila: Nineteen people are feared trapped after a building under construction near Manila collapsed early on Sunday, a local government official said. Officials in Angeles City, around 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of the Philippine capital, said they had received a report at about 3:00 am (1900 »»»

MINA/MADINAH: Saudi Arabia activated an extensive transportation and mobility network on Sunday as the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage began, deploying high-capacity rail, shuttle bus and road-management systems to facilitate the movement of more than 1.6 million pilgrims across Makkah and the holy sites, SPA»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE on Sunday, with humid conditions expected overnight and into Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas. According to the forecast, low clouds are expected to appear eastward, while fog or mist »»»