PRAGUE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Friday in Prague Serbia needed EU membership for its citizens and its businesses, and not for the sake of having the right of veto or a commissioner. Brnabic said this at a GLOBSEC 2026 panel on The Role of South East Europe in the Global Syst»»»

CIM Steel Industry LLC, Rhino Steel Industries LLC and Metal Care Center Factory LLC have formed a landmark industrial collaboration under the Umm Al Quwain Industrial City Authority, supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable industrial developm»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents in south Lebanon report Israeli air strikes on Tibnin and Al-Mansouri as well as drone strike on Ain B’al 22-05-202»»»

On May 22, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev, along with other members of Parliament, met with Natalia Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, as part of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly events in St.»»»

A total of 11,746 children were admitted in the first round of applications for public creches and kindergartens in Sofia, Deputy Mayor for Education, Sport and Youth Activities Desislava Zhelyazkova said after Mayor Vassil Terziev officially launched the city’s electronic admissions system on Thur»»»

The UAE called on the United Nations Security Council on Friday to ensure the enforcement of its resolutions and safeguard international navigation, warning that continued attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure are undermining both international law and the credibility of the council itself.»»»

Abu Dhabi: Q Mobility , the public parking operator in Abu Dhabi, announced free public parking and toll gate access across Abu Dhabi during the Eid Al Adha holiday, while unveiling revised operating hours for vehicle inspection centres, licensing facilities and customer service branches across the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Vietnamese President To Lam has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to pay an official visit to Vietnam this year, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang said on Friday. "I would like to convey through you Comrade To Lam's greetings to President Vladimir Putin with »»»

Capitals, May 22 (SANA) Barclays has maintained its forecast for Brent crude at an average of $100 per barrel, citing persistent geopolitical tensions and tightening supply conditions that continue to support the oil market despite recent volatility. The bank said Brent was trading near $105 a barr»»»

A new partnership between Fair Isaac Corporation and Plaid Inc. to integrate cash-flow data into credit scoring models is drawing growing attention across the global banking sector, potentially offering a framework that could carry significant implications for financial institutions in Egypt and th»»»

Information has been requested from the Plovdiv Regional Health Inspectorate regarding the current status of the Infectious Diseases Department at the Karlovo Hospital, as well as the measures taken at municipal level to strengthen the institution, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said during parliamen»»»

Dubai: Six board and audit committee members at Middle East Healthcare Company (Saudi German Health) have resigned with immediate effect, Gulf News can reveal. The revelation comes a day after Saudi Arabia’s market regulator announced final decisions convicting 11 individuals over financial stateme»»»

Tunis, May 22 (TAP)- Former president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) Chawki Tabib was sentenced to 10 years in prison.The sentence was handed Thursday by the Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis...»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based expat from Kerala is celebrating a memorable Big Ticket win after his long-running group entry struck lucky in the latest weekly e-draw, earning Dh25,000 to be shared among 50 members. Girishkumar Parayanthazhathu, a sales manager who has been living in Dubai since 2003, has hi»»»

The ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi after attracting more than 37,000 visitors and bringing together leading companies and experts from around the world. Held under the patronage of Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the exhibiti»»»

The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, together with other departments, is carrying out a detailed analysis of settlements at risk of water shortage, a task assigned by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, said Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov on Friday. Shishkov was in the Nation»»»

DUBAI: The draft agreement between the United States and Iran will algedely include a series of significant commitments aimed at reducing tensions and stabilizing the region, according to a copy of the document obtained by Al Arabiya. Al Arabiya did not say where they obtained the document from. Th»»»

The Lebanese Army responded to the statement issued by the US Treasury Department concerning the involvement of a Lebanese Army officer in leaking intelligence information this year, affirming that all the officers and soldiers perform their national duties with utmost professionalism, responsibili»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: As beaches across the emirate begin attracting larger crowds during the summer season, Ras Al Khaimah Police has launched a month-long awareness campaign aimed at promoting beach safety and preventing drowning incidents. The campaign is being organised by the Media and Public Relati»»»

In the first quarter of 2026, frozen fish imports to Kyrgyzstan reached $2,602,600. According to the National Statistical Committee, frozen fish accounts for the main share of demand on the foreign market. Where the fish comes from and in what volumes The geography of frozen fish supplies shows a h»»»

Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev told Parliament on Friday that the government would implement a package of measures aimed at halting the negative trend of school closures, particularly in smaller settlements. He was responding to a question from Angel Yanchev of Vazrazhdane concerning»»»

“There is absolutely no doubt for us about the connection between Petyo Petrov and the government of Boyko Borissov in the appointment of Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva ,” MP Boyko Rashkov of Continue the Change said during a briefing in Parliament. Petyo Petrov, a privately practi»»»

New York: Remember Donald Trump's response in the 2016 presidential debate, when Hillary Clinton blasted him for paying virtually no federal taxes? "That makes me smart," Trump said. By that logic, Trump is looking smarter than ever now. On Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service agreed to drop all p»»»

Kochi and Chennai airports have stepped up Ebola surveillance and passenger screening measures as part of nationwide precautionary efforts following global health alerts. While Kochi has activated a 24-hour monitoring system after an emergency preparedness meeting, Chennai has issued a passenger ad»»»

The OSCE Presence to Tirana, welcomes the consensual approval by parliament of the amendments to the Assembly Rules of Procedure. In a short statement by the OSCE, this was considered a positive step for political dialogue and the functioning of parliamentary democracy. "The changes reflect a Const»»»

Tunis, May 22 (TAP)- Former president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) Chawki Tabib was sentenced to 10 years in prison.The sentence was handed Thursday by the Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis...»»»

A postage stamp marking the 125th anniversary of the anthem of Bulgarian education and the 175th anniversary of the first May 24 celebrations in Plovdiv was validated at the Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia on Thursday. The issue was released jointly by the National Library, the Mi»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world's highest peak. "They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nive»»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola will bring his trophy-laden decade as manager of Manchester City to an end this weekend, the club announced on Friday. "Deep inside, I know it's my time," said Guardiola, who will take charge for the final time against Aston Villa on Sunday.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports fresh Israeli drone strike on the city of Nabatieh 22-05-2026 13:11 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Reacting to fresh disclosures about Bulgaria's European prosecutor, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday that nothing has been done to address judicial system dependencies in the cases of "The Eight Dwarfs" and "The Notary". "No progress at all has been achieved over the years, so I hope for a»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow and orange code warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in 20 regions around Bulgaria on Friday, according to an announcement published on NIMH's website. An orange alert has been issued for seven regions in Northern an»»»

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe declined in 2025, marking a period of slowdown and structural transformation in the investment landscape. The number of announced projects was 7% lower than in 2024 and remains significantly below peak-period levels, against a backdrop shaped by moderate ec»»»

Russian officials said at least four people had been killed and 35 children wounded in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine. Reuters was not able to verify what happened independently and there was no immediate commen»»»

A Ukrainian naval drone found off a Greek island earlier this month could have sunk a civilian ship and led to mass casualties, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has said. The unmanned surface vessel (USV) was reportedly a Ukrainian Magura V3 kamikaze drone, capable of carrying an explosive payl»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine a limited “interim” status within the EU as a way to deal with its accession ambitions, according to media reports on Thursday that cited a letter by Merz to bloc leaders. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly demanded full members»»»

Israel conserved its air defense interceptors during the Iran war while the US expended significant portions of its stockpiles, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing anonymous US officials. US forces used more than 200 THAAD interceptors, around half of the total stockpile, and over 100 »»»

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, citing his support for the country’s conservative president, Karol Nawrocki. The move comes after the Pentagon abruptly canceled a planned rotation of 4,000 US troops into Poland last week, triggering conf»»»

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said NATO states should help Kiev “direct” its drone attacks “in the right directions,” blaming a string of Ukrainian UAV incursions into the airspace of the US-led bloc on Moscow. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said this week that Latvia allowed Uk»»»

Lebanon's military said Friday its soldiers were loyal to the institution after the U.S. announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it "affirms that all officers and members of the military inst»»»

Rotary Club of Giza Metropolitan hosted Dr. Ahmed Zaki Badr, the New Minister of Local and Administrative Development, at its annual education month gathering. Dr. Zaki, who has great experience in education as a former minister of education, tackled various educational aspects and challenges. The »»»

New Delhi: New Delhi’s iconic auto-rickshaws have received a Donald Trump-themed makeover to mark the United States’ 250th Independence celebrations and the upcoming India visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but not everyone is a fan. The US embassy said it is providing thousands of vehicle co»»»

Dubai: When Dr. Faisal Shaheen arrived in the UAE in 1972, Abu Dhabi was still in the early stages of its transformation into the modern city it is today. More than five decades later, the Syrian expat has become one of the capital’s most familiar faces among pet owners, a veterinarian trusted by g»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air strikes target southern Lebanese towns of Jwayya and Toulin: Al-Manar reporter 22-05-2026 13:11 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-M»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said there would be no "mechanical" staff cuts in the state administration, stressing that the government would first carry out a detailed analysis before undertaking any reforms. "The state administration serves the interests of both citizens and businesses. It must work»»»

Wizz Air has launched direct flights between Varna Airport and Warsaw (Modlin), the airline's press centre announced on Friday. The inaugural flight on the new route took place on May 21. The service will operate throughout the summer season with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satu»»»

US President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, only hours before Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet alliance ministers in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war. Trump, in a Truth Social post, cited his relationship »»»

Lebanon's military said Friday its soldiers were loyal to the institution after the US announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it "affirms that all officers and members of the military instit»»»

During a working visit to Turkmenistan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The bilateral meeting took place during Adylbek Kasymaliev’s participation in the regular me»»»

“Today, more than 250 million people around the world use the Cyrillic alphabet in their daily lives – a contribution of our country to global civilization and cultural progress,” MP Atidzhe Alieva-Veli said in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum marking May 24, the Day of Saints Cyril and»»»