Damascus, May 19 (SANA) Syria’s Interior Minister Anas Khattab has held talks with a diplomatic delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Damascus, led by Ambassador Lukman Hakim Siregar, to explore ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting, »»»

1 of 2 | A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House is proposing a new $130 fee for registering an electric vehicle to help pay for transportation infrastructure. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House is proposing a new $130 fee for registering a»»»

Paris: The finance ministers of countries part of the Group of Seven (G7) have renewed their commitment to multilateral cooperation in addressing risks threatening the global economy. Emphasizing the need for the swift and safe restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the finan»»»

Effective May 20, 2026, Plamen Pavlov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Director of the National Customs Agency by an order of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev, the Agency said in a press release on Tuesday. On Monday, the Finance Ministry announced that Donev had appo»»»

NEW YORK: The UN independent expert on torture on Tuesday urged Israel to overhaul its detention laws, policies and practices after documenting widespread allegations of torture, sexual violence and other serious abuses against Palestinian detainees since October 2023. Alice Jill Edwards said emerg»»»

Nuuk: Greenland is "obliged" to find a solution with the United States over President Donald Trump's desire to control the Arctic island, its leader said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said any solution to the conflict must be found within a Danish-US-Greenlandic working group set»»»

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) affirmed that the Family Medicine Model (FMM), being applied in all 31 health centers, has largely helped improve the quality of services and enhance prevention and early detection of diseases. The corporation stressed the critical role undertaken by»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Ukraine is not showing its willingness to make progress on settling the conflict, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Tuesday. "We see no signals from Ukraine about readiness to move substantively forward in the matter of settle»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that Iran retains the ability to launch retaliatory strikes. "They have a little ability [to retaliate]. Their missiles are 82% gone, we estimate. Their capacity to build is very little right now, because we hit, you know, we »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. The confirmation of Putin's trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up»»»

Dubai: Bahrain has suspended the entry of non-Bahraini travellers arriving from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda on all flights starting Tuesday, following updated warnings by the World Health Organization regarding Ebola outbreaks in the three African countries. In a statem»»»

Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - Tunisia's new climate strategic framework (NDC 3.0), recently presented to the public and climate stakeholders at a seminar organised by the National Forum of Adaptation to Climate Changes (French: FNACC), places the energy...»»»

A total of 76% of judges own at least one apartment, about 37% of them own at least one house, and 38% of them own agricultural land, according to the findings of a civil monitoring study by the Bulgarian Institute for Legal Initiatives (BILI). The results were presented at a press conference at th»»»

Desislava Georgieva, Director of the Management of Territorial Cooperation Directorate at the Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW), on Tuesday presented a contract for the implementation of the FLAMESHIELD Project to Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov, Director of »»»

BERLIN: Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a surprise return to Germany’s World Cup squad as the number one option two years after announcing his international retirement, German media reported on Tuesday. German tabloid Bild claimed coach Julian Nagelsmann had informed players, including p»»»

CAIRO: Bahrain said on Tuesday ​it was suspending the entry of foreign travelers arriving from South Sudan, ‌the Democratic ‌Republic ​of ‌Congo ⁠and ​Uganda due ⁠to the Ebola virus outbreak. The suspension will be effective for ⁠30 days ‌starting Tuesday, ‌according ​to ‌the country’s ‌state news »»»

The Israeli military on Tuesday warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah, the latest despite a ceasefire. "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire compel the army to operate against it. The army does »»»

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on behalf of Iranian banks as the US maintains pressure on Tehran. The move came after Iran said its latest peace proposal to the United »»»

RIYADH: One Monday evening in Riyadh, musicians, writers, actors and directors gathered in the city’s creative district, JAX, to deliver a one-of-a-kind monologue sequence that drew audiences in with its humor, wit and sincerity. “Unspoken,” a series produced collaboratively by Writers in Riyadh, A»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic received UNICEF Representative in Serbia Deyana Kostadinova on Tuesday to discuss advancement of cooperation in protection of child rights and support for the most vulnerable categories of minors. "During the meeting, the importance of continued coope»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched an expanded version of the pioneering LifeHub project at a new location in Msheireb Downtown, providing a uniquely immersive educational experience that promotes Qatar's vision for a healthier, more sustainable future built on innovatio»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation discussed on Tuesday draft amendments to the Protection of Competition Act and the Consumer Protection Act related to high prices of goods and services. Employers’ organizations said they were refraining from supporting the proposals, citing legal amb»»»

BARCELONA: Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father’s death during a hiking trip in December 2024. Jonathan Andic, who was alone with his 71-year-old billionaire father when the retail magnate plunged to his death in t»»»

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing on Tuesday night, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as they aim to showcase ironclad relations just days after a visit by geopolitical rival Donald Trump. Putin touched down in Beijing Capital International Airport sh»»»

Paris, May 19 (SANA) Finance ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries emphasized the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underlining the importance of addressing global economic imbalances and strengthening multilateral cooperation to confront risks facing the global economy. In a joint stat»»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is being challenged in Kentucky's Republican primary Tuesday by Ed Gallrein, a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump are vying for seats in several»»»

President of Spanish fashion brand Mango Isak Andic, left, shakes hands with Thai fashion designer Wisharawish Akaransantisook, after Akaransantisook was awarded the Mango Fashion Award in Barcelona in 2012. Andic fell to his death in 2024 on a hiking trip with his son, Jonathan Andic. Catalonian p»»»

Berlin: Germany is readying to admit and treat a US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the current deadly outbreak, the health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. The patient was named as medical missionary Dr Peter Stafford, who lives in the DRC with his wife Rebekah,»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the drones involved in the attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on May 17 originated from Iraqi territory, according to the results of technical tracking and monitoring investigations. In a statement, the mini»»»

Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant against him, accusing the Palestinian Authority of pushing for the move. Smotrich said he would retaliate by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian »»»

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing on Tuesday night, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as they aim to showcase ironclad relations just days after a visit by geopolitical rival Donald Trump. Putin touched down in Beijing Capital International Airport sh»»»

Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - Eight Tunisian companies are participating in the PLMA's 2026 World of Private Label, due May 19-20 in Amsterdam (the Netherlands). These companies are exhibiting agri-food products representative of Tunisia’s exportable goods,...»»»

Healthcare experts exchanged views on how to improve the health culture of Bulgarians at a forum in Sofia on Tuesday, organized by the Bulgarian Hospital Association (BHA). The specialists agreed that more systematic measures are needed to know what the state funds are for and what the steps of a g»»»

The European Parliament on Tuesday (19 May) voted to shield centre-right MEP Angelika Niebler from prosecution, avoiding an investigation by the European public prosecutor’s office (EPPO) over her alleged misuse of EU funds. Tuesday’s secret vote was backed by 309 MEPs, 283 against, with 53 abstent»»»

Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neighborhoods of the southern I»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. He has travelled to China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperatio»»»

19 May 1919, the date when the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, landed in Samsun and launched our national struggle against the occupying forces, including Greece, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Turkish nation on the occasion of the “Commemorat»»»

H.E. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of Mauritania, will pay a visit to Türkiye on 20 May 2026.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) affirmed that the Family Medicine Model (FMM), being applied in all 31 health centers, has largely helped improve the quality of services and enhance prevention and early detection of diseases. The corporation stressed the critical role undert»»»

MANILA: Security officers from the Philippine Senate are being investigated for firing their weapons without provocation as a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge in the building, officials said on Tuesday. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa briefly sought refuge in the Senate las»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's military will open new fronts in the event of renewed aggression by the United States and Israel, Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said on Tuesday. "If the enemy commits a foolish act and falls into the [Israeli] trap again, committing another aggression against o»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China on a two-day official visit, scheduled from May 19 to 20. Putin is scheduled to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral relations and explore avenues for further strengthening the strategic partnership between their nations. Additionally, the »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip is scheduled to last two days, from May 19 to 20. Putin will hold a meeting with Xi Jinping, where the two leaders will discuss bilateral relations and measures to further strengthen »»»

Kuwait, a key member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has embarked on a bold journey to transform its infrastructure landscape with the approval of 35 major projects. Valued at an ambitious 15.6 billion Kuwaiti dinars (approximately $51 billion), these ventures aim t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC dominated the Qatar Swimming Cup for the 2025/2026 season, capturing the championship title after securing the highest cumulative points across multi-club domestic competitions. The victory caps a highly successful season for Al Sadd, which also claimed the 2025 General Exce»»»

GLASGOW: Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is going to the World Cup alongside teammates who were not born when he made his national-team debut in 2004. Scotland coach Steve Clarke announced a 26-man squad Tuesday for the country’s first World Cup in 28 years, with Gordon among three g»»»

LONDON: The Jordanian Armed Forces have evacuated a group of 20 sick children from the Gaza Strip — accompanied by 40 family members — so they can receive treatment in Jordanian hospitals. Two children with heart conditions and blood disorders have been admitted to Jordan University Hospital, the P»»»

ROME: Italian police said Tuesday they had disrupted a criminal group active from Switzerland to Serbia that allegedly turned toxic ashes into BBQ briquettes and fertilizer, while protected by the provincial environmental agency. Nineteen individuals and three companies are currently under investig»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on ​Tuesday that the United States may need to hit Iran again and he was only an hour away from ‌deciding on ‌a strike before ​he ‌postponed ⁠the ​attack. “I was ⁠an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Trump told reporters at the ⁠White House.»»»

Beirut: Six people were killed and three others wounded on Tuesday in continued Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanon, Lebanese authorities said, despite an ongoing truce between the two sides. Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said four people were killed and two others injured in an Is»»»