Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, has launched a nationwide rail safety campaign, marking a significant step in preparation for the introduction of passenger services across the country. The campaign aims to raise awareness of safe behaviour around railw»»»

Hungary’s new National Assembly formally elected Péter Magyar as prime minister on Saturday (9 May). Of his Tisza party’s 140 MPs, one abstained, and 54 MPs voted against. The crowd filling Kossuth Square broke out in cheers. “I stand before you, deeply moved,” Magyar began, in his long speech in p»»»

RABAT: Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the 31st Rabat International Book Fair, held from May 1 to 10, highlighting the nation’s cultural and intellectual ties with Morocco. Abdullatif Al-Wasel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, said the participation reflects»»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP)- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri said, as she met Monday at the University of Nairobi with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso, Tunisia is keen to take partnership...»»»

Skopje, 8 May 2026 (MIA) - TAV Macedonia, a subsidiary of TAV Airports and a member of the ADP Group, presented the potential of both Macedonian airports and the tourism potential of the country to leading airlines, tour operators and travel journalists at road shows in Finland and Norway, aiming t»»»

The Chair of the Varna Association of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers, Pavlin Kosev, took part in Bulgarian News Agency's BG Tourism – Summer 2026 forum at the Saints Constantine and Helena resort on Monday. “People in the tourism sector lack self-confidence,” he said. “Our country has everything - min»»»

Oil prices rose Monday as the market reacted to the prospect of continued disruption to supply as it became clear the Strait of Hormuz -- the world's most important energy chokepoint -- would remain closed for now. File photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA May 11 (UPI) -- Global oil prices jumped overnig»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation advised the public to remain cautious when outdoors during the windy conditions. In a social media post, PHCC noted that dust carried by strong winds may trigger attacks in asthma patients hence they should limit outdoor exposure during peak winds. I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Monday with Co-President Global Wealth Management and President UBS Asia Pacific, Iqbal Khan. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developme»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Monday in Brussels Serbia's key message at an informal meeting of EU and Western Balkan FMs, held before an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, had been that the EU should accelerate the integration process and open the Schengen area to the Balkan region a»»»

Top Indian business leaders on Monday rallied behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity measures and economic discipline as India grapples with the fallout of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruptions to global energy supplies. Industrialists and economists said Modi’s prop»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan blames Afghanistan-based militants ‌for ‌the attack ‌on ⁠a police post ⁠that killed 15 ⁠personnel ‌over ‌the weekend, ‌Pakistan’s foreign ministry ‌said ‌on Monday. Images from after the attack on Saturday showed the structure had been reduced to rubble, with bricks, charred wre»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel has destroyed "more than 90%" of Hezbollah's rockets and ballistic missiles, but noted that that "still leaves them with thousands of rockets and some ballistic missiles." "And that's still a big issue. They still hold Lebanon hostage .»»»

Israeli enemy continued on Monday attacks on Lebanon, in ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement announced last month, carrying out a series of strikes and shelling that didn’t spare paramedics who were evacuating casualties. The attacks on Monday focused on the district of Nabatieh, where ou»»»

An oncologist went on trial Monday in Thessaloniki accused of defrauding cancer patients by promising access to supposedly new anti-cancer drugs and “miraculous” treatments. According to the indictment, 27 patients accuse the 53-year-old doctor of collecting sums ranging from 300 euros to 43,000 eu»»»

President Iliana Iotova participated in the opening of Journalist Square in Veliko Tarnovo on Monday. The initiative was organized by the local branch of the Union of Bulgarian Journalists (UBJ), and was unanimously approved by the Veliko Tarnovo Municipal Council earlier in 2026. Iotova said journ»»»

The most substantial investment, amounting to €10.5 million, will be made at the Timișoara plant by the first quarter of 2027. The project includes automation, a complete transformation of the production flow, and the expansion of the finished goods warehouse to meet next-generation logistics requi»»»

Temperatures across Oman climbed sharply above 40 °C as the Sultanate moved closer to the peak summer season, with Saham recording the country’s highest temperature at 44.5°C over the past 24 hours, according to official data. Data released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) showed several regio»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Bloomberg cites sources: Iran insists any agreement must lead to an immediate cessation of hostilities in Lebanon 11-05-2026 13:22 PM Lates»»»

As of December 31, 2025, the ratio of Kyrgyzstan’s state external debt to preliminary GDP stood at 23.64 percent, while of the total state debt, including domestic debt, reached 39.45 percent. The data was presented in the annual report on the execution of the national budget of the Kyrgyz Republic»»»

Dubai: Ahead of a planned visit by US President Donald Trump to Beijing later this week, two US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport. The large military transport planes are believed to be carrying vehicles, security equipment, and logistical supp»»»

DUBAI: Four years after Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead while reporting in the occupied West Bank, no one has been arrested, charged, or held accountable for her killing. Abu Akleh was on duty covering an Israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp when an Israeli sniper »»»

President Joseph Aoun met Monday with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa as Lebanon and Israel prepare to hold a third round of talks on Thursday and Friday in Washington. Aoun urged Issa to pressure Israel to implement a ceasefire reached on April 17, halt attacks, and stop the demolition and »»»

RIYADH: A visa-free travel arrangement between Saudi Arabia and Russia took effect Monday, reflecting both countries commitment to advancing tourism and cultural exchange. The agreement covers all passport types and makes Russia the first country to have signed a mutual visa exemption accord for ho»»»

MAKKAH: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the Dalalah wa Tibyan program as part of its Hajj season plan. The program aims to raise religious awareness and support pilgrims’ educational and spiritual experience by distributing guidance book»»»

The maintenance of the Zhogorku Kenesh in 2025 amounted to 1,810.6 billion soms, according to the annual report on the execution of the national budget of the Kyrgyz Republic submitted to Parliament. It is noted that the increase in budget expenditures by 792.6 million soms was influenced by: Key s»»»

Police in Razgrad have detained a 57-year-old man wanted on a European Arrest Warrant, the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said on Monday. The man, whose residence address registration is in the village of Belovets near Kubrat, appeared in the Schengen Information System as wanted by »»»

London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he would introduce legislation to nationalise Chinese-owned British Steel, after the government took control of the company last year. "Legislation will be brought forward this week to give the government powers... to take full national o»»»

Doha Qatar: Qatar Airways announced its expansion in the Americas with the launch of new flight operations to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, commencing from July 22, 2026, strengthening connectivity between the Middle East and the Americas. In a statement by Qatar Airways, the service re»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces violated the ceasefire with Russia 23,802 times, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. The Russian army in the special military operation zone continues to strictly observe the ceasefire, the ministry said. Despite the declared truce, Ukrainian a»»»

The Enterprise solution enables the integration and management of all types of message templates approved by WhatsApp, as well as the automation of communication flows on a large scale and at the individual level. This enables companies to orchestrate both mass communication campaigns and personali»»»

“Thirty years after entering the Romanian market, this campaign is our way of saying ‘Thank you!’—to each and every family that has chosen a Nestlé product for breakfast, lunch, a snack, or dinner. We have a comprehensive portfolio of participating products, ensuring that everyone is included, no m»»»

Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday talks with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS were complex but that the goal was to reach compromise and that Serbia's demands remained the same. "Ou»»»

Manila: The Philippine House of Representatives erupted in drama on Monday over House Resolution No. 989 — the controversial impeachment initiative tied to Vice President Sara Duterte. After hours of heated plenary debate, lawmakers voted 255-26-9 (yes, no, abstain) in favour of advancing the measu»»»

An Indian-American businessman and philanthropist stunned graduating students at North Carolina State University by announcing that he and his wife would pay off the final-year education loans of 176 students — a surprise gesture that triggered tears, cheers and standing ovations at the commencemen»»»

SARAJEVO: A Bosnian court on Monday jailed a Bosnian Serb for 15 years for the killing of five Muslims during the Balkan nation’s 1990s war. Dusko Zoric, a 55-year-old extradited by Germany last year, was found guilty by Bosnia’s state court of crimes against humanity during the 1992-95 conflict, w»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said overnight that his visit to Damascus aimed to elevate the level of cooperation between Lebanon and Syria and strengthen relations based on mutual respect and non-interference in each other's affairs. He noted that the era of Syrian tutelage over Lebanon and Hezbollah»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to the State of Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Fore»»»

Abu Dhabi: The emirate has launched a new batch of public-private partnership (PPP) projects worth a combined Dh55 billion ($15 billion), as the emirate seeks to accelerate infrastructure development and attract long-term private investment. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi »»»

JEDDAH: Jordan has signed a $1 billion investment agreement to develop its first utility-scale green ammonia production facility, marking a key step in its transition toward clean energy and low-carbon industrial development. In the presence of Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, the agreement was signed»»»

Authorities in Dubai will hold an event to sight the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent on May 17, 2026. The event, being organised by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department at the Jebel Nazwa Trail, will commence at 5pm and continue until the completion of the moon sighting after sunset. Get»»»

Consumers worldwide are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to guide investment decisions and improve financial security, according to the second EY Global AI Sentiment Survey. The survey, which canvased more than 18,000 people across 23 countries, found that adoption of AI in fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of Package 2 of the roads and infrastructure development project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. In a statement, the Authority said the achievement reflects its ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the road netwo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: Western Galilee residents report heavy smoke seen near Lebanon border 11-05-2026 12:40 PM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone targets a municipal vehicle in Zebdine that was transporting bread to residents, resulting in two casualties: Al-Manar corres»»»

KPMG in Romania and Moldova, and KPMG Legal – Toncescu și Asociații provided vendor due diligence services in relation to the sale of Giurgiulesti International Free Port, Moldova’s sole sea-river port operator, to the National Company Administration of Maritime Ports, Romania’s port authority for »»»

ING Bank Romania is expanding the RoPay functionalities available in Home’Bank with the launch of the Payment Request option, which allows users to send and receive instant payment requests using only a phone number, without entering an IBAN. ING Bank is expanding the functionalities offered throug»»»

At least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Sudan between January and April this year, the UN said Monday, warning such strikes were pushing the conflict towards a "new, even deadlier phase". Drone attacks by both Sudan's army and paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have»»»

Saudi Aramco reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit for 2026, beating analyst expectations as higher oil prices and increased crude sales offset geopolitical disruptions linked to shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz. Aramco’s adjusted net income rose nearly 26% to $33.6 billion (SAR»»»