Published reports say Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro negotiated a multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal to finance a film about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, with a banker now jailed on suspicion of leading a criminal organization involved in financial fraud. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA May 14 (»»»

US President Donald Trump is in Beijing today, meeting China's President Xi Jinping. This visit is the first by a US leader in nearly a decade. Talks so far have focused on trade and Taiwan… with Xi warning that disagreement over the island's future could even lead to conflict. However, the pair al»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome David Sacks, Fellow for Asia Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Questions surrounding Taiwan, semiconductor sovereignty, trade diplomacy, and Middle Eastern energy security are becoming inseparable components of a broader strategic contest between »»»

New York: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said Thursday. Coldplay's Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final but has raised con»»»

United Nations, United States: The United States on Thursday pledged an additional $1.8 billion for UN humanitarian aid in 2026, after President Donald Trump slashed foreign assistance under his "America First" agenda. The additional payment brings the total US aid package for the United Nations th»»»

Damascus, May 14 (SANA) The Damascus Chamber of Commerce held talks on Thursday with the Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences (AUIEC), focusing on strengthening cooperation in exhibitions, training, and preparations for the participation of Syrian economic sides in the Plastics »»»

LONDON: The UN’s Yemen envoy, Hans Grundberg, announced on Thursday that the country’s warring parties had agreed to release more than 1,600 conflict-related detainees following 14 weeks of negotiations in Jordan, in what he described as the largest prisoner release deal since the war began. The Ye»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 5»»»

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew its support for her sacking of the defence minister after Ukrainian drones repeatedly strayed into the country. Silina had blamed defence minister Andris Spruds for the incursions, saying the»»»

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to international maritime navigation and regional stability. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack represe»»»

Tehran: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that naval forces had allowed a number of Chinese ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz since the previous night. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israe»»»

At a time when the global economy is grappling with strong waves of price pressures caused by the Iran war and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has managed to chart a different course. Inflation continued to slow, settling at one of the lowest levels globally, supported by stable re»»»

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that a staff mission is currently in Egypt to conduct the latest reviews on the country's Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Trust loan programs, which ⁠will determine a ⁠possible $1.6 billion disbursement. IMF spokesperson Juli»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - The weather will be cloudy on Thursday night nationwide, scattered showers expected in the south and western heights, locally reaching at the end of the night eastern-central regions. Temperatures will range between 16°C and...»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Entrepreneurs from the Tunisian community abroad with innovative projects or those in the development phase can now apply for the new BID 2026–2027 cohort, supported by the MEG Tunisia programme run by the German Agency for...»»»

The top Democrat on the Constitution and Limited Government subcommittee, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., speaks with Muslim rights advocates after a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday. Photo by Jacques Abou-Rizk/Medill News Service WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- Muslim civil rights grou»»»

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has called a special session for later Thursday to vote on redistricting. File Photo by Stephen B. Morton/EPA May 14 (UPI) -- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to call a special session of the legislature to redraw the state's congressional districts,»»»

ISLAMABAD (Sputnik) - Pakistan supports China's involvement in mediation efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran, Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump is on a state visit to China from May 13-15. His talks with Chi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar claimed the gold medal in the 10-ball doubles billiards event at the 4th Gulf Games Doha 2026, currently being hosted in the Qatari capital through May 22. The Qatari duo of Ali Al Obaidly and Abdul Latif Al Fawal, with Mansour Al Obaidly serving as reserve player, secured t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the town square of Taybeh with a loitering glider: statement 11 14-05-2026 18:21 PM »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:20 on Thursday 14-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at the Ras Al-Naqoura sit»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation chief on Thursday said no visas had yet been issued for the national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, state media reported. “Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, we will have a decisive meeting with FIFA. They must give us guarantees,»»»

In recent years, European banks have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) as a pivotal tool for cost management and operational efficiency. This strategic move is reshaping the financial landscape, with Italian lender BPER Banca SpA at the forefront of these innovations. BPER has announced a sign»»»

Meeting with students from Sofia University, who are taking the courses Political Rhetoric and Communication Skills, President Iliana Iotova said on Thursday that the EU needs reforms to return to its founders' vision of a prosperous Europe - to strengthen its production, competitiveness, and finan»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with German Ambassador Irene Plank on Thursday, the ministry said. Topping the meeting were advancing cooperation in industry, energy, innovation, and scientific research. Minister Petrova underscored her desire, as well as that of the new Bulgarian government»»»

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it welcomes the initial positive dialogue between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding that reducing tension and uncertainty between the world's ⁠two largest economies ⁠was good for the world. "It's very important, »»»

CAIRO: Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40 percent of the population, are facing acute hunger, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as the contours of a war that has created the world’s worst hunger crisis shift. The spread of hunger and famine has become a hallmark of t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has been named as an official tournament supporter in North America and Asia for this year’s FIFA World Cup. According to the announcement of the agreement, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to the growth of football at every level, from gras»»»

WASHINGTON: Iran’s ability to threaten its neighbors ​and US interests has been dramatically reduced by US bombings, and Tehran’s defense industry has been set back by 90 percent, a senior US admiral said on Thursday.Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, ‌sought to underscore ‌the tactic»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced the reconstitution of its Index Committee, in accordance with Board Resolution No. (11) issued during the first meeting of 2026. The reconstituted Index Committee is chaired by Mansour Rashid Al Khater, with members including Sheikh Jassim b»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian government adopted on Thursday a decision to set up a Working Group to Monitor the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) of the Council of Europe. "The task of the Working Group will be to direct the work of state administrati»»»

Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. Russia had launched 1,567 drones since the start of Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zele»»»

It is apposite that ‘After Nations, The Making and Unmaking of a World Order’ – written by English novelist turned historian Rana Dasgupta – should be published as Donald Trump is desperately seeking to extract America from an ill-judged and calamitous war in Iran. ‘After Nations’ is an analysis of»»»

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into “a very dangerous situation,” describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations. Xi made the remarks on Thursday during a meeting with Trump at the Grea»»»

BEIJING: In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability. The new vision will provide strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations over »»»

WASHINGTON: Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people familiar with the White House’s discussions told Reuters, as hopes for a quick resolution fade. US President Donald Trump this week backed suspending the federa»»»

A consumer survey conducted by the University of Michigan found that consumer sentiments are low due to concerns about high prices and current economic conditions. This has caused consumers to hold off on making major purchases, such as furniture and automobiles. File Photo by Amanda Sabga/UPI | Li»»»

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the 20th edition of Art Dubai »»»

Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. This was Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the largest-known dinosaur»»»

Meeting with the winners of the Ambassador for a Day initiative, President Iliana Iotova said that combating violence against girls and women requires not only legislative measures, but also strong public intolerance that encourages victims to overcome their fear and seek help, the President's pres»»»

Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar (IMO) said the country’s ports handled 50738 containers for April 2026. In a social media post, IMO stated that the April 2026 trade flow highlights showed that the three major ports in the country - Hamad, Doha and Ruwais- continue »»»

Beirut: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, has provided a grant to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Republic of Lebanon in support of Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport, including navigation equipment and technical systems. HE Sheikh Saud bin Abd»»»

BELGRADE,- Darko Mladic, the son of former Republika Srpska Army General Ratko Mladic, said on Thursday the Hague-based International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) had rejected a request for his father's temporary release from prison for medical treatment in Serbia. "For who kno»»»

Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the conflict in the Middle East, a source close to the IMF said on Thursday. Initial conversations took place last month during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washing»»»

BEIRUT: Israel’s defense minister on Thursday accused Barcelona’s superstar Lamine Yamal of inciting hate against Israeli soldiers after he waved a Palestinian flag while his club celebrated winning the La Liga title. “Lamine Yamal chose to incite against Israel and foment hatred while our soldiers»»»

LONDON: Anti-narcotics authorities of the Syrian Arab Republic thwarted an attempt to smuggle 142,000 captagon pills into Jordan. The Interior Ministry announced Thursday that smugglers used balloons equipped with GPS tracking and remote-control methods to transport drugs into Jordan near the south»»»

Dubai: US authorities are moving to resolve fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, potentially ending a criminal case that has hung over the Adani Group for more than a year, Bloomberg News reported. According to people familiar with the matter, the US Justice Department could annou»»»

A request will be submitted to the National Assembly to extend by one week the deadline for discussing draft bills aimed at curbing rising prices, ensuring pricing transparency, and combating unfair trade practices, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Po»»»

LONDON: The destination of Scotland’s Premiership title will be decided at Parkhead on Saturday when Celtic need victory to become champions for the 56th time while Hearts will take the crown for the first time in 66 years and fifth in all if they win or draw. Those are the bald facts, but they bar»»»

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for a period that is still unknown until the moment, Lebanese sources told Sky News Arabia as the third round of Lebanese-Israeli talks kicked off in Washington. "Israel is insisting on continuing its operations in south Lebanon and Washingt»»»