Can the country achieve its goal without more rigorous, independent environmental reporting? A farmer transports rice on a boat along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, a part of the Hoa Lu limestone mountain range about 75 miles from Hanoi, Vietnam. As one way to reduce carbon emissions, the country i»»»

A damaged mosque is shown Wednesday, a day after an Israeli airstrike hit the village of Maashouk in southern Lebanon. According to the Disaster Management Unit of the Lebanese government, Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed more than 3,045 people and injured more than 9,310 others since the»»»

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Getty Images The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the coun»»»

As part of ongoing efforts to modernize systems and enhance the efficiency of technical services at airports, an expanded meeting was held at the Airports Authority headquarters yesterday where a visual presentation by Spanish Company was made on Modern Aviation Technologies. Attendees included the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the Working Capital Stabilization Financing Guarantee Program to support the national economy, ensure stability of the private sector and enhance the business environment. As part of this initiative, it has directed all banks operating in the Stat»»»

ABU DHABI: When Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added another NBA Most Valuable Player award to his growing list of achievements this season, it reinforced a trend that has increasingly defined basketball’s modern era. The NBA’s highest individual honor has now remained in international hands»»»

BEIJING: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday to Tuesday for talks, the Chinese foreign ministry said, without specifying whether the war in Iran would be discussed. Pakistan and China have both sought to mediate in the Middle East conflict, sparked by US and Isra»»»

DUBAI: The UAE-based Lebanese influencer talks jobs, productivity and travel. Best job you’ve ever had? Working on my mom’s jewelry brand, Hiba Hasbini. I love being able to design, create, and build a business with my mom. I really enjoy seeing the fruits of my labor and bringing ideas to life. Wo»»»

DUBAI: This week’s President’s Cup Final at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium is more than a football match. It is an occasion defined by the honor of lifting a trophy that carries immense national significance, presented in the presence of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, president of the UAE. The sho»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Aviation units of the Russian aerospace forces, as part of the nuclear forces exercise, are practicing equipping Kinzhal missiles with special warheads and flying into patrol areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Russia is holding exercises on the preparation and »»»

Dubai: Ships stranded in Gulf waters for weeks are now facing an unusual new problem — barnacles, algae and jellyfish are building up on their hulls and propellers, raising concerns that some vessels could struggle to leave even after the regional conflict eases. Sign up for our daily business news»»»

Romania’s private equity market is entering a new stage of maturity, driven by founder transitions, regional consolidation opportunities, and growing institutional interest across Central and Eastern Europe. In an exclusive interview for Business Review, Anthony Stalker, Managing Partner at CEECAT »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to increase Emirati representation in classrooms through a landmark partnership between the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Aldar Education. The strategic agreement aims to create a stronger pipeline of UAE national educators throug»»»

Australia, New Zealand and several EU officials joined the chorus of condemnations Thursday over a video clip of Israeli Minister Itmar Ben-Gvir heckling detained activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. European ⁠Council President ​Antonio Costa said he was "appalled" by their treatment and »»»

Foreign trade in live animals in Kyrgyzstan declined significantly from January to March 2026. According to the National Statistical Committee, cattle purchases fell by 73.4 percent. Imports: Decline in cattle purchases In the first three months of this year, 2,902 head of cattle worth $802,500 wer»»»

Turkey’s Ambassador to Libya, Güven Beginç, said Turkish institutions are ready to contribute to the implementation of joint Libyan-Turkish marine projects in coordination with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). The Turkish Ambassador was quoted by the Libyan Ministry of Marine»»»

Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest stock sales ever by taking public a space company that is currently losing billions of dollars a year. A filing shows that his SpaceX lost $2.6 billion from operations last year on $18.7 billion in revenue, and the losses kept piling up at »»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar affirmed its continued efforts at both the regional and international levels in the areas of preventing conflicts and mitigating them, as well as addressing their root causes, alongside mediation endeavors and peacebuilding, and humanitarian diplomacy aimed at bolsterin»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has advanced weapons that have not yet been used on the battlefield in the conflict with the US and Israel, an Iranian military source told Sputnik. CNN reported on May 18 citing sources familiar with the matter that the Pentagon had prepared a list of targets for strikes in»»»

A leading Norwegian newspaper has come under intense criticism after publishing a cartoon depicting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer, triggering accusations of racism, colonial stereotyping and cultural insensitivity across India. The cartoon, published by Norway’s largest dai»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained a foreign citizen in Bishkek suspected of organizing an illegal migration channel using forged medical certificates. According to the security service, the suspect, identified by the initials L.Ts., acted in collusion with cert»»»

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working visit to Turkmenistan on May 21-22 of this year. During his visit, the Cabinet Chairman will participate in the regular meeting of the Council of Head»»»

The territorial office of the Land and Water Supervision Service in Osh region fined the construction company Zhu-Zhu-Xi LLC 117,000 soms for illegal construction outside the allocated land plot and violating topsoil management regulations. According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Re»»»

Bulgarian livestock breeders are warning that the sector is approaching a breaking point because of low purchase prices, weak market oversight, and growing pressure from imported products. Boyko Sinapov, chairman of the Association “United Bulgarian Livestock Breeders,” said producers are strugglin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today with the Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater, Nir Bar Dea. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in global finance and investme»»»

Pakistan's army chief was due in Iran Thursday, Iranian media reported, with Islamabad mediating as Iran examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war. The reported visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan's foreign relations, comes a day after Pr»»»

Manila: Seven beneficiaries of the government’s conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, known as "4Ps" formally received socialized condominium units on Thursday (May 21, 2026) under the administration’s flagship housing initiative. This marks what officials described as a "milestone" in President»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s booming real estate sector is accelerating a major transformation in the UAE’s fit-out and construction industry, as developers and investors increasingly turn to integrated delivery models that combine design, construction, and post-handover services under a single platform. Amid ri»»»

“Salary isn’t the issue.” That’s what the chairman of a family-run trading firm told me a few weeks ago in his office off Sheikh Zayed Road. His CEO of 19 years had just left for a competitor. He shrugged. Said they’d find a replacement. He wasn’t wrong about the salary. The trouble is, that’s exac»»»

Martin Phillips of Phuket Plus, a developer specialising in condominium projects on Thailand's most sought-after island. We sat down with him to find out why Warsaw is increasingly looking east — far east. Martin Phillips is a partner of Phuket Plus What is driving the recent surge of interest from»»»

An Air France flight en route to Detroit on Wednesday we re routed to Montreal due to a Congolese passenger being denied entry to the United States. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- An Air France flight bound for the United States was diverted to Canada after a passen»»»

Berlin, May 21 (SANA) Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, security and stability during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Wednesday. According to Jordan’s Petra news agency, the meeting took place at the st»»»

BEIJING: China said it supported Cuba and urged the United States to “stop brandishing the judicial stick” against the country, after Washington indicted the Caribbean island’s former leader Raul Castro on murder charges. The US charges against the 94-year-old former president — announced Wednesday»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ben-Gvir’s ‘Shameful Display’ Sparks Global Fury Over Abuse of Gaza Flotilla Activists 21-05-2026 11:09 AM Israeli National Security Minist»»»

The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Mohamed Abdelkader, accompanied by the Undersecretary, Mustafa Al-Samou, held a meeting last Tuesday, with several representatives of Chinese companies, in the presence of Khaled Rashid, Secretary of the High Committee for Supervising Libyan-Chinese Cooperatio»»»

The organization of the Eurovision Song Contest, which Bulgaria will host in 2027, is expected to cost between EUR 20 million and EUR 30 million, with good returns on expenditure, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said on the Bulgarian National Television's (BNT) morning programme on Thursday. Hris»»»

Doha, Qatar: A Diego Maradona jersey, a football dating back to 1888, and a shirt worn during the 1970 FIFA World Cup are among the more than 15 prized artefacts that the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum will bring to Mexico City this June, offering the world a rare glimpse into the most treas»»»

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 »»»

DUBAI: The “PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia” show is set to take over Coca-Cola Arena this weekend for two nights of world-class entertainment, live music, and elite cage action by fighters from across the Middle East and North Africa. The event, held in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council and the Du»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Construction Cost Index rose 2.4 percent year on year in April, driven by higher equipment rental and labor costs, with both residential and non-residential sectors recording increases, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, residential const»»»

President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador refuses to end his candidacy for the vice presidency of the UN General Assembly, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters. »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is ready to work with Russia to implement agreements reached by heads of two countries and enrich cooperation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday, commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit. Russia and China need to follow the trend »»»

Manila: At least two infrastructure projects worth ₱186.8 million fully paid by Filipino taxpayers but turned out to be non-existent — or "ghosts" — are now the subject of court battles, amid an ongoing crackdown on infrastructure anomalies tied to politicians. One project, worth ₱94 million, invol»»»

New York: The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution supporting strong action to combat climate change, despite US diplomatic efforts to have the measure withdrawn. The General Assembly, comprised of 193 member states, adopted a non-binding resolution endorsi»»»

Seoul, Republic of Korea: A group of Samsung Electronics shareholders on Thursday vowed legal action against a tentative deal between the Republic of Korean chip giant and its largest labour union that averted a major strike. The last-minute agreement on bonuses -- which union members will vote on »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday continued its celebrations for the Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies, honouring a new group of graduates from various academic disciplines. The occasion, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of »»»

Amira Elhamy covers “Rise up summit 2019”, hosted in its new destination AUC new Campus for the first time, with exclusive quotes for MEO With its 2019 slogan “ Journey to Growth” Rise up summit” 2019 was held on a bigger scale, on Dec 5th at the American University new Campus at the fifth settleme»»»

Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery delivery to its app in a bid to transform itself into a one-stop travel shop. The rollout marks the latest step in Airbnb's push to capture more of the trav»»»

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side. The 8,849-meter (29,032 feet) Everest straddles the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China and can b»»»

Iran on Thursday hanged two men convicted of armed rebellion and membership in "separatist terrorist groups", the latest in a string of executions during the Middle East war. Since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States in February, Iran has ramped up executions, with many of t»»»