Airport scanner mistakes spice mix for suspected drugs, leaving Indian businessman jailed for 57 days
Doha, Qatar: Security equipment at Bhopal Airport, India, mistakenly flagged packets of cooking spices as illegal drugs, leading to an Indian businessman being jailed for 57 days. According to The Independent, an Indian businessman was traveling in central state of Madhya Pradesh, en route to Malay»»»
Saudi Arabia hosts ‘Mexico vs The World’ bout between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli
CAIRO: The “Mexico vs The World” bout between Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez and French WBC super-middleweight world champion Christian Mbilli is set to take place in Riyadh on Sept. 12. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation,»»»
Djokovic to appear in record 82nd Grand Slam at the French Open with barely any match play
PARIS: Novak Djokovic will set a record the moment he steps on court for his opening match at the French Open against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night session on Sunday. Two days after his 39th birthday, Djokovic will play a men’s record 82nd Grand Slam tournament — one more than Roger Feder»»»
McBurnie’s last-gasp winner sends Hull City back to Premier League
LONDON: Oli McBurnie’s stoppage-time goal sent Hull City back to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Saturday. A match played in searing heat was drifting toward extra time when McBurnie pounced in the 95th minute to stab home a »»»
Russian Senator Slams BBC and CNN Refusal to Film Starobelsk School Attack Site
British and US TV news crews refused to go to the site of the Ukrainian strike on a dormitory in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic because they don't want to tell the truth, Senator Alexey Pushkov believes. "The motives are clear: To go is to show. To show is to speak truth," the politici»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Five players won Dh100,000 each – did you bag a prize?
Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, several participants have walked away with cash prizes, while the top jackpot once again remained unclaimed. In Draw No. 260523, the winning numbers drawn from the Days section were 12, 25, 11, 15, 23, and 14, while the Months section nu»»»
Agri-food sector: CEPEX to organise business mission to Poland, June 23-24
Tunis, May 23 (TAP) - A business mission for the agri-food sector will be organised next June 23-24 in Warsaw (Poland), the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) said on Saturday. CEPEX took part on May 20 in the Tunisian-Polish Economic Forum in...»»»
Ethiopian Airlines' passenger numbers rise 80 pct in 8 years
Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines has grown into a leading carrier in Africa, with passenger numbers increasing by 80 percent over the past eight years, Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said on Friday. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a month-long celebration marking the airline's 80th anniver»»»
Thousands gather in Serbian capital to call for elections
Belgrade: Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Belgrade Saturday to renew calls for early elections that grew out of the anti-corruption movement sparked by the 2024 Nov Sad rail station disaster. Since the railway station canopy collapse in November 2024, which killed 16 people, »»»
Russia: Ukraine hit dorm, 18 dead; Ukraine says it hit military target - UPI.com
Rescuers working at the site of a damaged dormitory building following a reported Ukrainian drone strike in Starobilsk, Luhansk region, Russia. According to Russian authorities, at least 18 people were killed and dozens of others injured in the attack. Photo by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Serv»»»
Official: Iraq Has Not Yet Applied for an IMF Loan
Financial Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister Mazhar Mohammed Saleh revealed on Saturday that Iraq has not yet submitted a formal request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Iraqi News Agency quoted Saleh as saying that “Iraq enjoys close relations with the IMF, and since 200»»»
Voting Ends in Albania’s Democratic Party Leadership Election as Ballot Counting Begins
The voting process for the leadership election of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) has officially concluded across the country, with ballot counting now underway. Polling stations closed at 19:00 local time after party officials decided to extend voting by one hour in several major branches where la»»»
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli ChibelushiandThomas Naadi,BBC Africa AFP via Getty ImagesThe volunteers are thought to have been infected before the outbreak had been identified, the Red Cross said Three Red Cross vo»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK), HE Yvette Cooper. The call discussed bilateral cooperation rela»»»
UAE President receives phone call from Emir of Qatar
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations in support of their mutual interests. The two lea»»»
More Children’s Hospitals Turn to Furry Caregivers to Help Kids Heal
The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball. He smiled as she ra»»»
French mother of boys abandoned in Portugal returns to court
SETUBAL, Portugal: A French woman and her partner appeared Saturday for the second day before a court in Portugal investigating the abandonment of her two young boys on a roadside in the south of the country. The 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man could potentially be placed in pretrial dete»»»
Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
DHAKA: A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday, marking the country’s deadliest surge in decades of the preventable disease. Hospitals in the capital Dhaka have been overwhelmed with cases and set up dedicated wards to take patients, but a»»»
F1 legend Alain Prost’s Swiss home robbed: reports
GENEVA: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland’s biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced t»»»
Manchester United’s Fernandes named Premier League player of the season
MANCHESTER: Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday after guiding his club to third place in the standings while equalling the league’s assists record with a game to spare. Fernandes tied the league record of 20 assists jointly hel»»»
Many injured in head-on German tram collision
FRANKFURT: Two trams collided head-on in the German city of Duesseldorf on Saturday, injuring over 50 people, including many who needed hospital treatment, the fire service said. The accident happened at around 11:30 am (0930 GMT) at a busy intersection of the western city, and emergency services w»»»
CIB, Mastercard deepen partnership to advance digital payments innovation in Egypt
Mastercard has announced a new partnership with Commercial International Bank (CIB) to strengthen digital payments innovation and broaden access to financial solutions in the Egyptian market. Under the collaboration, Mastercard will support CIB across a range of core digital payments and card issua»»»
Banks, companies offer EGP 73.09bn under ‘Affordable Housing Initiative’ until August
Banks and mortgage companies participating in the Affordable Housing Initiative have provided financing worth EGP 73.09bn to more than 583,700 clients until August 2024. According to a report from the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, 22 participating banks have injected around EGP »»»
Trump Says Negotiators Are Getting Closer to Iran Deal
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that »»»
US Military Conducts Rapid Response Exercise at Embassy in Venezuela
The US military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela’s capital Saturday, over four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolás Maduro. Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplan»»»
Prime Minister holds telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and »»»
Egyptian Foreign Minister discusses regional de-escalation efforts with US Middle East Envoy
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments, the US-Iranian negotiations, and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region during a phone call today with US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wittkopf. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that»»»
In phone call with Saudi FM, prime minister stresses importance of mediation efforts
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to »»»
Malaysia and Egypt elevate bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»
Climate Change Threatens Global Plant Species as Habitats Shrink
Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive. Researchers modelled f»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they d»»»
Amir, UAE president discuss efforts aimed at advancing political solutions that support security, stability
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding b»»»
Prime minister, UAE deputy PM discuss coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed re»»»
UAE says Hormuz tensions are fuelling unprecedented market volatility
Abu Dhabi: The UAE warned at the United Nations General Assembly’s Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets that escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions to maritime trade routes were placing unprecedented pressure on global commodity markets, driving up transportation and insurance costs »»»
Trump signals Iran decision within days as Pakistan steps up efforts in Tehran
Washington, May 23 (SANA) Diplomatic and military channels across the Middle East and beyond appeared to intensify on Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting he could decide within days whether to resume military action against Iran, while Pakistan’s army chief concluded back-to-back »»»
Ukrainian Strike on Lugansk People’s Republic Mirrors Nazi WWII Crimes - Russian Presidential Aide
Only Nazis deliberately targeted schools, camps and children. No other analogy is correct, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky said. He also expressed shock at the response of the Latvian and Danish UN delegates, who “feel no shame” over the tragedy.On Friday, Lugansk People's Republic head»»»
Four held after clashes at Spain airport as Gaza activists return
Madrid: Police detained four people at Bilbao airport in northern Spain on Saturday following clashes that broke out after activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla returned home, officials said. The incident occurred as supporters gathered in the arrivals hall to welcome six campaigners as they arrived»»»
Amir holds phone call with UAE President
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call on Saturday with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation»»»
Saudi Health Ministry honors Qatari Hajj mission's medical unit for equipment efficiency
Makkah Al Mukarramah: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health honored the medical unit of Qatar's Hajj mission, awarding it a certificate of appreciation in recognition of its medical preparedness and integrated efforts in establishing an advanced health care system to serve Qatari pilgrims during the 14»»»
Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia 18 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBrandon DrenonWashington EPAKilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and brought back to the US last year A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Gar»»»
Uganda health authorities confirms new Ebola cases, linked to DR Congo
Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest level for neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.»»»
Iran’s FM Araghchi to Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Full Support for Resistance, Lebanon Ceasefire Non-Negotiable in Any Deal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s FM Araghchi to Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Full Support for Resistance, Lebanon Ceasefire Non-Negotiable in Any Deal 23-05-2026 18:41»»»
Winners honored at 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club honored winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly »»»
Lionel Scaloni remains calm and cool as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title
BUENOS AIRES: The image is still remarkable. Lionel Scaloni standing impassively on the sidelines after Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive penalty in the final of the 2022 World Cup, giving Argentina their third star with a victory over France. The coach didn’t celebrate at first, remaining still,»»»
90 killed in Chinese coal mine gas explosion - UPI.com
Chinese coal miners walk to the tunnels in Datong, Shanxi Province, China, in 2018. A coal mine in the same area had an explosion Saturday that has killed at least 90 people. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- More than 90 people have died in a gas explosion in a coal mine »»»
CBSE third language rule: Board issues R3 phased rollout update, structural changes detailed
In alignment with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education (Central Board of Secondary Education) has issued an update announcing the introduction of a third language (R3) at the secondary level starting from Class IX in the 2026–27 academic session. The new three-language »»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre in the town of Sir Al-Gharbiyeh after deliberately targeting a crowded residential home as civil defense teams are working to rescue survivors amid reports of martyrs and wounded, including women and children - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre in the town of Sir Al-Gharbiyeh after deliberately targeting a cro»»»
Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk
Addis Ababa: Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of th»»»
EU automated border system suspended at Dover amid bank holiday chaos
LONDON: French authorities suspended the European Union’s new digital border check system at Britain’s Port of Dover on Saturday, as traffic piled up at the UK ferry terminal at the start of the long weekend. Travelers were facing wait times of over two hours at the terminal in southern England to »»»
The remains of 4 Italian divers killed in a Maldives cave dive have been repatriated
COLOMBO: The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave earlier this month while diving in the Maldives were repatriated early Saturday, a Maldivian government spokesperson said. Five Italian divers went missing on May 14 while exploring the cave about 50 meters (160 fee»»»