At a time when the world feels increasingly fragile, the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated annually on May 22, offers a reminder that one of our most enduring sources of stability lies in the natural world. Nature is not separate from our economies or societies, it underpins th»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Roads and Transport Authority) has issued a travel advisory ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday, urging passengers to plan journeys early and use public transport to avoid congestion around Dubai International Airport. Travellers are encouraged to use the Dubai M»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova raised the issue of Bulgaria’s accession to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program during talks with Allison Hooker on the sidelines of the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden. According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, Petrova stressed that S»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping set out an expansive vision for their bilateral relationship in a joint statement issued during a state visit to Beijing this week, marking 30 years of strategic partnership and 25 years since the signing of the 2001 Treaty of Good-N»»»

The Russian Northern Fleet’s intelligence-gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov is loitering in the Norwegian Sea as NATO conducts its anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose. While Russia on Thursday concluded a three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving ballistic and cruise missile launches in»»»

KHARTOUM: It was a classic husband’s phone call. He was done for the day and would stop at the market before coming home. But he was returning from war, not work.Fahmy Al-Fateh never made it home. His wife, Azaher Abdallah, started calling friends and family, then turned to his colleagues in Sudan »»»

DUBAI: Lebanese singing sensation Haifa Wehbe attended the “La Bola Negra” screening during the ongoing 79th Cannes Film Festival glittering in jewels from Italian designer Pasquale Bruni. She wore the Rosina collier, crafted in white gold and white diamonds with a ruby and pink sapphire halo heart»»»

NIJAR: After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day ​jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra hopes a mass amnesty launched by the leftist government may finally turn his fortunes around. “Without documents you work for five euros ($5.80) an hour. With»»»

Manila: Batangas, a province south of Manila, has emerged as a key regional growth centre. This is thanks to its proximity to deep-water ports, a critical mass of manpower, available land and, now, a masterplanned manufacturing-cum-commercial hub. LiMa Estate, about 1,000 hectares in size, is a fas»»»

Marija Ana Milinković from Pale has completed another exceptionally successful season in the Italian Women’s Serie A, where she was selected for the league’s Best XI team of the season among players under 23 years old. Her club, Inter Milan, finished the season in second place and secured qualifica»»»

On Friday, as the National Assembly opened a first-reading debate on a government-sponsored bill to counter corruption among public-office holders, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said from the parliamentary rostrum that the fight against corruption "must be an unconditional national priority, be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball moved one step closer to the ABA League finals after defeating Buducnost VOLI 104-90 in game one of the ABA League semifinals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Thursday. Forced to play away from home again following the relocation of the series from Dubai, they delivered»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying out of Dubai during the Eid break are being urged to prepare for longer airport wait times, with Emirates advising its customers of a surge in passenger traffic and advising customers to arrive at least 3 hours ahead of departure. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the city of Nabatieh 22-05-2026 10:01 AM Latest News Urgent News Lebanese Army Commander Gene»»»

The acting US Navy secretary said Thursday that arms sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, acting secretary Hung Cao sa»»»

NATO's chief Mark Rutte said on Friday he welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to send 5,000 troops to Poland, through ‌he added the ‌trend is ‌still ⁠towards a stronger ⁠Europe less reliant on the United States for its defense. "Let's be clear: ⁠the trajectory we ‌are ‌on - which is ‌»»»

Iran's foreign minister met his Pakistani counterpart on Friday to discuss proposals to end the US-Israeli war, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz. Two days after presenting the Iranians with the late»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the sisterly Republic of Yemen HE Dr Rashad Muhammad Al Alimi, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.»»»

Felix Pauschinger in FrankfurtRichard Aphery, a custom shoemaker in Frankfurt, embodies a new vision of craftsmanship: sustainable, modern and personal. He talks about his journey to becoming a shoemaker and why a good pair of shoes can last a lifetime. https://p.dw.com/p/5D5plAdvertisementIn Frank»»»

On May 22, 2011, the deadliest tornado to strike the United States in half a century roared into the heart of Joplin, Mo., with winds of 200 mph. It killed nearly 160 people, injured about 1,100 others and destroyed nearly one-third of the city. 1 of 5 | An aerial view shows the destruction of resi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Commander General Haykal: On the anniversary of the Resistance and Liberation Day, our hope remains great in reclaiming every»»»

As part of the ongoing national policy to dismantle systemic corruption in government agencies, national security agencies have suppressed corrupt practices in the healthcare sector. Cases of systematically receiving payments for resolving patient problems and issues by employees of the Osh City Ma»»»

From May 23 to 26, Kyrgyzstan will host the Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships at Zhashtyk Arena in Bishkek for the first time. This was announced at a press conference. Athletes and team representatives from 19 Asian countries—more than 200 in total—will participate in the competition. The to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reem Al-Saei secured two gold medals as Qatar archers completed a three-gold haul, while Yaman Ashraf triumphed in karate, with the hosts extending their lead at the GCC Games Doha 2026 standings yesterday. The home athletes also won three silver and four bronze medals on penultimate d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain’s Hussain Mohamed Dadalla delivered an impressive performance to top Silver Tour, while Alqaqaa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani won Amateur class during the 14th and final round of the Longines Hathab – Qatar Equestrian Tour at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (»»»

A Briton improved his own Everest record on Friday and notched his 20th ascent to the world’s highest peak, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain, taking the season's toll to five, hiking officials said. Kenton Cool, 52, climbed the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak before dawn and was descendin»»»

Washington moved ahead of the Lebanese-Israeli security negotiations scheduled for May 29 by imposing sanctions on two officers from the Lebanese Army and General Security, marking the first time US measures have targeted Lebanese security officials alongside figures affiliated with or accused of c»»»

The volume of construction works increased in the first three months of the year by 8.2% in unadjusted terms and by 6.8% when adjusted depending on number of business days and seasonality, compared with the period January 1- March 31, 2025, according to data released on Thursday by the National Ins»»»

Banca Transilvania has risen from third to second place in the ranking of the most valuable Romanian brands, following an increase in its brand value to 876 million euros.According to a press release issued by the bank, the Brand Finance Romania 50 2026 evaluation was carried out by Brand Finance, »»»

The Government approved on Thursday, by decision, the payment of voluntary financial contributions from Romania to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for this year.According to a press release from the Government, the voluntary financial contribution to the OECD, worth»»»

Romania ranked 11th in Europe last year, attracting 109 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, up 16% compared with the previous year, in contrast to the decline recorded at European level, according to an analysis carried out by EY.According to the quoted source, foreign direct investment in Eu»»»

The European Commission has sharply lowered its forecast for Romania's economic growth this year to 0.1%, down from 1.1% projected in the autumn, while the inflation rate is now expected to reach 7%, compared with the previously announced level of below 6%, according to the EU Executive's spring ec»»»

Romania will receive approximately ?14.3 million from the EU Solidarity Fund following the 2025 floods, government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu announced.Thursday's government meeting included an information note on the implementation of the Solidarity Fund grant allocated to finance operations carri»»»

On Thursday, the government approved a memorandum for setting up a Fund of Funds to finance start-ups, small and Romanian developing companies. Investments will be oriented towards strategic sectors like: digital transformation, generating and storing clean energy, security and defense, intelligent»»»

The European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, announced on Thursday the signing of the fourth loan agreement with Romania within the European SAFE program.''SAFE demonstrates our strong commitment to European security & the Eastern Flank in particular,'' Kubilius wrote on X soc»»»

Four out of ten Romanians consider that organizing early parliamentary elections could be the best solution to overcome the present political crisis, while over half of them prefer the formation of a new government based on the present parliamentary parties, according to Informat.ro- INSCOP Researc»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, after consultations with parliamentarians from the "United for Romania" and "PEACE - Romania First" groups, as well as independent MPs, that he appreciated their openness to dialogue, stressing the need for good interinstitutional cooperation, especially in a»»»

PSD chairman Sorin Grindeanu declared on Thursday that he expects a new round of consultations with President Nicusor Dan, following which he will propose a possible prime minister for the future Government."I think there will be another round of negotiations. We do not have an address from the Pre»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds and high seas offshore from Friday afternoon onward. In its daily weather report, the department said inshore conditions until 6pm on Friday will be hot and slightly dusty during the daytime, while offshore conditions are expected to re»»»

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia,NairobiandAlfred Lasteck,BBC Africa, Dar es Salaam AFP via Getty ImagesActivists Boniface Mwangi (R) and Agather Atuhaire (L) said they were sexually assaulted while in»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, a unified registry of individuals accused of harassment and indecent acts is being created for the first time. The head of the Department of Public Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Daniyar Saparbaev, announced at a press conference. According to him, a special wo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reigning Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd SC will begin preparations for the 2026-27 season in July, including an overseas training camp in Austria as they aim for a trophy-laden campaign. Qatar’s most decorated club secured only the QSL title last season, missing out on the Amir C»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC were crowned champions of the prestigious Amir Cup Table Tennis Championship for the 2025-2026 season after defeating Al Arabi SC 3-2 in a thrilling final yesterday. Following the closely fought title clash, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee Jassim bin Rashid »»»

SpaceX on Thursday scrubbed the launch of its 12th Starship rocket from Texas and said it will attempt the high-stakes test flight again on Friday, as Elon Musk's space company nears a record-breaking public listing. Starship V3, uncrewed and featuring dozens of upgrades tailored for rapid Starlink»»»

Damascus, May 22 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Agriculture, Basel al-Suwaidan, held virtual talks on Thursday with Isabella Liao, the World Bank’s agricultural projects officer for Syria, to discuss proposed initiatives under a World Bank grant aimed at supporting the country’s agricultural sector and»»»

In 2013, Bloomberg published an article titled “After Years of Unrest, Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem Is Booming” in which the journalists wrote: “Contradicting Egypt’s image as a country at a standstill after almost three years of political upheaval, the proliferation of enterprises reflects a nation l»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, held its Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting yesterday, at The Oyster building at The Pearl Island. The meeting was chaired by Ahmed bin Ali Al-Ham»»»

Doha: Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of ticket sales for the biggest edition of the Qatar Toy Festival, taking place this year under the theme “More Fun, Endless Joy.” The festival will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from July 1 to 31, 2026, offering families a»»»