Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine is ramping up security measures in its regions bordering Belarus, Kyiv said on Thursday, after weeks of warning of a possible fresh attack from Russia's chief regional ally. Kyiv has sounded the alarm that Russia may use Belarus -- a springboard for its 2022 invasion of Ukrai»»»

Rome: Italian divers who died in the Maldives may have taken the wrong tunnel in a cave and died in a dead-end corridor, the head of the company that recovered their bodies told AFP Thursday. Finnish divers working for Dan Europe found their bodies in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave comp»»»

A bill to amend and supplement the Act on Administrative Regulation of Economic Activities Associated with Oil and Petroleum Products was passed on first reading on Thursday by the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee on Budget and Finance with 13 votes in favour, no votes against, and 4 abstentions. The»»»

LONDON: British police are sending just three officers to the US as “cultural interpreters” during the World Cup given the lack of any US funding, UK police said on Thursday. By contrast, 40 officers went to Germany for the 2024 European Championships, with financing by the hosts, said Mark Roberts»»»

LONDON: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Crown Prince Hussein discussed de-escalation efforts in the Middle East with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Wednesday. The meeting also highlighted collaboration across economic, technological, and educational sectors while e»»»

A 60-year-old Belarusian man returning home from Germany was shot multiple times in Poland by plain-clothes officers in unmarked vehicles. He was hit in the head and legs — with 30 bullet holes found in his car. Not a single shot was aimed at the tires, the News.by website reports.The victim was ru»»»

Dubai: Dubai Customs has launched a new research and knowledge centre with the University of Dubai as part of efforts to strengthen Dubai’s trade and logistics ecosystem and support the emirate’s long-term economic growth plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe new C»»»

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was came under intense fire from the international community Thursday in the wake of a video showing him taunting actiivists seized from a Gaza aid flotilla and brought to Israel. He posted the video on X himself. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | Li»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Ways to scale up bilateral cooperation for the coming period took centre stage at a meeting held Wednesday between Economy and Planning Minister Samir Abdelhafidh and Regional Manager for the Maghreb at the International...»»»

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee organized the 2026 Paralympic Challenge Day for people with disabilities on Wednesday in cooperation with Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre University Education, at the academy’s sports hall, in a distinguished sporting and educational atmosphere aimed »»»

Prague: Prime Minister of the Czech Republic HE Andrej Babis met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC Forum, held on Thursday in the Czech capital, Prague. During the meeting, they discussed th»»»

PARIS: A Paris appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France’s aviation history. The Paris Court of Appeal ruled that the French flag carrier and Europe’s leading a»»»

A teenager who turned up on the doorstep of an Iranian researcher in southern Sweden armed with a knife was sentenced Thursday to almost four years in a young offenders institution. The teenager was convicted along with two others of a plot to kill Arvin Khoshnood, a high-profile academic who maint»»»

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash 1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos Getty Images Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. The Paris Appeals Court found the ai»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Agricultural Affairs Department, organised an event titled 'The National Honey Bee Project… A Partnership Towards Sustainable Agriculture' in celebration of World Bee Day. The event highlighted the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support beekeepe»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic will visit the Czech Republic for the GLOBSEC 2026 Global Security Forum in Prague. "The National Assembly Speaker will take part in panels on The Role of South East Europe in the Global Systemic Transformation and Rethinking EU Enlargement," an off»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaKevin Warsh: Trump's man at the Fed or independent voice?Nicolas MartinNever before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet? https://p.dw.com/p/5E»»»

Dubai: When Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the start of the Iran war on February 28, many observers expected the Islamic Republic to descend into chaos or a bitter succession struggle. Instead, Iran’s system held. According to a detailed report by The New York Times, power in Te»»»

Sharjah Police have announced a comprehensive security and traffic plan ahead of Eid Al Adha, with increased patrols around mosques, markets, beaches and entertainment areas to ensure the safety of residents and visitors during the holiday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

President Joseph Aoun is dismayed about the U.S. backing down on their promise to pressure Israel into a ceasefire, al-Binaa newspaper said Thursday. The daily reported that Aoun told U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa that the Israeli violations are "embarrassing" to him before the Lebanese pe»»»

Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc urged on Thursday Arab and foreign embassies to inform their governments of the daily Israeli aggressions, over the course of fifteen months, since a truce was reached in November 2024. "That agreement obligated both sides to cease all forms of hostilities and mandate»»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil has said that Lebanon should devise a national security strategy document and Hezbollah's weapons "should be part of it." "Hezbollah must accept that we should live in peace when the conditions are secured for protecting Lebanon, achieving a ceasefire, Is»»»

The indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro by the US Justice Department marks the latest escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Havana. Is President Donald Trump trying to repeat the Maduro playbook? What was Raul Castro charged with?Unsealed on Wednesday, the indictment acc»»»

The German Interior Ministry is considering offering Syrian refugees up to €8,000 ($9,300) to return home voluntarily, Focus magazine reports, citing government sources. The proposal comes as support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has been campaigning heavily on migration concer»»»

Dubai: After a blockbuster Dubai debut that saw Primark open three large-format stores in less than eight weeks — in the middle of regional disruption, supply chain pressure and even a thunderstorm-hit launch day at Dubai Mall — the Irish fashion giant is now preparing to make its way to Abu Dhabi.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:00 on Thursday 21-05-2026 an engineering vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Khalle»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Urges UNSC to Break Silence on US Threats, War Crimes 21-05-2026 16:56 PM Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations,»»»

The Sofia City Court on Thursday found former investigating magistrate Petyo Petrov, aka "Peppi the Euro", guilty of forging documents and ordered him to pay a fine of EUR 2,556. The sentence can be appealed. The court also revoked Petrov's permanent detention order and withdrew the European Arrest»»»

The ad hoc committee drafting Parliament's rules of procedure Thursday approved changes to the mechanism for debating bills at second reading. Under the adopted texts, the National Assembly will debate and vote on draft legislation chapter by chapter, section by section or text by text. Provisions »»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye on Thursday said it was sending charter flights to Israel to repatriate hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists, after Israeli forces detained them in scenes that sparked international condemnation. “We plan to bring our citizens and participants from third countries to Turkiye via sp»»»

Eleven people were killed and six others injured when a four-storey building collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, about 200 kilometres (124 miles) east of Rabat, state-owned broadcaster 2M said on Thursday. Authorities said a search for others who might still be buried was ongoing. Medi»»»

LILONGWE: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a written message to President of the Republic of Malawi HE Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was delivered by Ambassador of»»»

Damascus, May 21 (SANA) Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi, vice chairman and chief executive of Zain Group, said Syria could become a source of revenue and profit growth for the company as it seeks a mobile telecommunications license in the country. Speaking to CNBC Arabia, the Kuwaiti business leader said S»»»

Lilongwe: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message on Thursday to President of the Republic of Malawi HE Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was delivered by Ambassador of the State of Qatar »»»

BRASILIA: Neymar has suffered a ‌minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil’s camp next week ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11 in the US, Canada and Mexico. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad on Monday, marking his return afte»»»

Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said, marking Syria's first participation in a summit of the group since the forum was founded in 1975. An invitation to Sharaa to attend th»»»

BRUSSELS - EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos welcomed on Thursday the passage of four electoral laws in the Serbian parliament following recommendations by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), and noted that it was "the first important step to support free and fair e»»»

In the presence of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Sela, a Public Investment Fund company and one of Saudi Arabia’s leading entertainment and destination developers, announced the launch of a strategic consortium with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG»»»

Tunis, May 21, 2026 (TAP) – The Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Baghdad announced on Thursday that the launch of the first direct flight (Baghdad–Tunis–Baghdad) has been postponed to May 28, following an agreement between the Iraqi Airways and...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index ended the week higher, gaining 41.98 points, or 0.38 percent, to finish at 11,027.54. The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index advanced 6.28 points, or 0.43 percent, to 1,475.62, while the parallel market Nomu rose 0.55 percent to close at 22,905.50. A tota»»»

Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest single bombing raid on Lebanon since the announcement of a tenuous ceasefire last month. The toll from Israel's strike on the town of Deir Qanou»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched Win Your Home in Dubai, a 12-week programme that gives shoppers the chance to own a home in the emirate simply by spending at outlets they already visit. The campaign runs from 22 May to 30 August 2026. The programme is a joint effort between Dubai Festivals and Retail Est»»»

Dubai: The “Pledge and Commitment” initiative has brought together residents, leaders, students, and community figures in Abu Dhabi, in a strong display of unity and national cohesion. The initiative reflects sincere national loyalty and appreciation for the leadership of President His Highness She»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior urged parents and guardians to put in place measures to prevent swimming pool accidents. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that one of child safety requirements include not running in or around the pool area. It also noted that poolside flooring shoul»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is restoring its armed forces and weapons production much faster than the United States expected, CNN reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with US intelligence data. During the six-week ceasefire that began in April, Iran resumed operations at some of its drone prod»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Funds allocated by the US Department of War to conduct operations against Iran might dry up this summer, Punchbowl News has reported, citing US House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole. Although the chair did not provide a concrete date for when the funds might run out, »»»