Two residents of Crimea have been detained for passing information about military facilities and personal data of members of the peninsula’s territorial defense forces to Ukraine, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday. "The FSB has disrupted the unlawful activities of two Russian»»»

Israel's military said it launched strikes against Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon on Thursday, hours before US-brokered talks between the two countries were set to begin in Washington. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon,»»»

Washington has authorised 10 Chinese technology giants to purchase Nvidia’s high-end H200 artificial intelligence (AI) processors, Reuters reported on May 14. The move coincides with US President Donald Trump’s arrival in »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned Donald Trump that a failure to manage the status of Taiwan could lead the two superpowers into a direct military confrontation, according to Reuters. Speaking during a high-stakes summit, Xi described the island's status as the most sensitive and critical pill»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned Donald Trump that a failure to manage the status of Taiwan could lead the two superpowers into a direct military confrontation, according to Reuters. Speaking during a high-stakes summit, Xi described the island's status as the most sensitive and critical pill»»»

Washington has authorised 10 Chinese technology giants to purchase Nvidia’s high-end H200 artificial intelligence (AI) processors, Reuters reported on May 14. The move coincides with US President Donald Trump’s arrival in »»»

Washington has authorised 10 Chinese technology giants to purchase Nvidia’s high-end H200 artificial intelligence (AI) processors, Reuters reported on May 14. The move coincides with US President Donald Trump’s arrival in »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned Donald Trump that a failure to manage the status of Taiwan could lead the two superpowers into a direct military confrontation, according to Reuters. Speaking during a high-stakes summit, Xi described the island's status as the most sensitive and critical pill»»»

Serbia is not satisfied with a revised proposal from Hungary’s MOL Group to acquire a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on May 13, adding negotiations would continue. »»»

Norwegian-backed energy companies are planning a major green hydrogen project in southwest Estonia, with investments expected to reach €1bn, Northern Europe Energy Group and Vindr Baltics announced in separate statements. A memorandum of understanding was signed on May 8, according to Northern»»»

Serbia is not satisfied with a revised proposal from Hungary’s MOL Group to acquire a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on May 13, adding negotiations would continue. »»»

Romania’s industrial output contracted by 2.8% q/q in seasonally and workday-adjusted terms and by 1.9% y/y in the first quarter of 2026, according to data published by the statistics office INS. The manufacturing sector p»»»

Romania’s economy contracted by 1.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 (chart), according to flash estimates published by the statistics office INS, as fiscal consolidation measures and weaker domestic demand continued to weigh on activity. »»»

A Hezbollah drone strike injured several Israeli civilians on Thursday, the Israeli military said, hours before US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon were set to begin in Washington. "A short while ago, an explosive drone that was launched by the Hezbollah terrorist organization fell within »»»

Czech consumer prices rose by 2.5% year-on-year (y/y) and by 0.5% month-on-month in April, the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) reported, confirming its preliminary estimate released earlier this month. Inflation accelerate»»»

At a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh, deputies considered the approval of the external auditor of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026-2028. The information was presented by Zhyldyz Sulaimanbekova, a member of the Board of the National Bank. She noted that the tender committee, having r»»»

Following immersive learning journeys to India, 60 Emirati professionals and university students have returned to the UAE to build on their experiences through the development of capstone projects. Guided by Zayed Education Foundation’s mission to nurture purpose driven leaders, the UAE–India Leade»»»

HMS Prince of Wales is carrying helicopters set to play a key role as NATO forces conduct submarine detection training in the Norwegian Sea next week. Dynamic Mongoose is NATO’s largest anti-submarine warfare exercise in Europe, and it is no coincidence that it takes place near the Arctic Circle. S»»»

Faris knight Banque Misr has signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Awqaf on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Cabinet headquarters, in the presence of Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly. The signing was attended by Minister of Awqaf Osama Al-Azhari, CEO of Banque Misr Hesham Okasha, and He»»»

Parliament passed at first reading amendments to the Consumer Protection Act submitted by Progressive Bulgaria (PB) MP Yavor Gechev and a group of MPs against high prices of goods and services on Thursday. The amendments were supported by 121 PB MPs and 15 MPs from the Movement for Rights and Freed»»»

While physical attacks remain the most visible form of violence against journalists, other threats have become increasingly pervasive: economic pressure is intensifying, political interference is growing, and press freedom is steadily eroding. The annual report of the Reporters Without Borders show»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the increasing prospect of a leadership challenge on Thursday, with his health minister reported to be ready to resign and his former deputy calling on him to "reflect" on his position. Starmer, who has repeatedly said he would fight to keep his job, has so»»»

Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, met with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov during the meeting of Security Council Secretaries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is taking place today, May 14, in Bishkek. During the talks, Sergei Sho»»»

This photo, taken June 30, 2019, shows U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meeting at the House of Freedom in the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom. File Photo by Yonhap Preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate remained relatively stable in April, with consumer prices rising 1.7 percent year on year. Data released by the Kingdom’s General Authority for Statistics showed the Consumer Price Index edged up 0.2 percent month on month in April, reflecting moderate increase»»»

New Delhi: Virat Kohli said his love of cricket keeps him going but admitted his career "is going to finish one day" after ending a mini slump in form with a match-winning IPL century. Regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen of his generation, the 37-year-old Kohli is a hero to hundreds of»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, have praised the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the energy and space sectors, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The talks between the two ministers took place Wednesday i»»»

Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning damaged homes and other structures and killed at least 96 people in northern India, officials said Thursday. The storms also injured more than 50 people as they swept across several districts late Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, The As»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Misgav Am in Galilee Panhandle over suspected drone infiltration: Israeli media 14-05-2026 11:43 AM Latest News Urgent News»»»

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JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said it launched strikes against Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon on Thursday, hours before US-brokered talks between the two countries were set to begin in Washington.“The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in souther»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Open Muay Thai Championship returns to Mubadala Dome at Al-Jazira Club on Friday, May 15, bringing together 599 male and female athletes from 75 clubs for three days of competition across 86 weight categories. Organized by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, the champion»»»

KABUL: The United Nations could feed a million additional children at risk of malnutrition in Afghanistan if the country’s conflict with Pakistan and the Iran war had not inflated prices and transport costs, a senior official told AFP.Afghanistan saw a record rise in malnutrition cases in 2025, fol»»»

At the opening of the 5th edition of the Future of Governance International Conference 2026, organized in Bucharest by Envisia – Boards of Elite, geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham delivered a stark warning to business leaders and board members: today’s instability is not a temporary cycle of tur»»»

Dubai: A new luxury hospitality destination is set to strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s growing reputation as a leading hub for tourism, weddings and corporate events, with the upcoming opening of Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves. Nestled within the emirate’s serene mangrove landscape, Rotana Ras Al»»»

A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading towards Iranian territorial waters, a UK maritime agency said Thursday, without naming the vessel. Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks later in Washington as their latest ceasefire nears its end»»»

A special employment quota for persons with disabilities will be introduced in state and municipal institutions in Kyrgyzstan. Members of Parliament have approved amendments to the Law «On State Civil and Municipal Service» in the second reading. The initiative was proposed by deputies of the Zhogo»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects an honor guard with U.S. President Donald Trump during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Thursday. Trump is in China for a two-day visit, his first since 2017, to discuss trade, technology and security issues. Pool Photo b»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Industrial Development Fund Investment Co., or SIC, is expanding its presence in alternative financing instruments and venture capital investments, with CEO Fahad Al-Naeem expecting total investments to reach approximately SR1.6 billion ($425 million) by the end of this year. In a»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency concluded a specialised workshop on International Critical National Infrastructure Dependencies, in cooperation with the UK Government. The workshop focused on fostering practical understanding of cyber risks associated with global chains. The workshop was o»»»

New Delhi: India's main opposition party Congress named the chief minister for the southern state of Kerala on Thursday, after a rare decisive election victory. The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, was a dominant force for decades -- but has dramatically lost ground to the Hindu-nationalist Bha»»»

Dog-friendly cafés and patisseries are popping up across the French capital, home to an estimated 100,000 canines, giving four-legged customers and their owners an opportunity to indulge side-by-side. An elegant, white-haired Parisian savours a biscuity cloud of cream and apple down to the las»»»

Philippine lawmakers are set to open an impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte next week, officials said Thursday of the second attempt to force her from office. Two-thirds of the 24-seat Senate would be needed to convict her, but that chamber is controlled by party affiliates and allies,»»»

DOHA: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with the support of its strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has successfully concluded a large-scale Project-Based Learning initiative in India, implemented with Mantra4Change, which»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US Embassy in Doha will be participating in the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), taking place May 14- 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Returning to this year’s fair, the US Embassy will host an engaging booth featuring a curated selection of books for rea»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon standard, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances v1.1 as CCP-Eligible by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon M»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar has participated in the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Chinese-Arab Partnership Conference, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The Qatari delegation was led by Ambassador H E Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Sada, Secretary-General of Qatar’s Com»»»

Most of Abdi Ahmed Farah’s hundreds of goats have died. It has not rained steadily in this part of Somalia for three years, something the 70-year-old never thought possible. He is in debt from buying water. The reservoir outside his tent is nearly empty. His family is down to one meal a day: rice w»»»

The Pentagon has raised its estimate of the cost of the Iran war to $29 billion, though the figure remains well below projections from several think tanks. In late April, acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst told lawmakers in Congress that the war had cost Washington around $25 billion. Testifyi»»»

The US plans to persuade China to pressure Iran into making concessions in the Middle East conflict, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said ahead of a meeting between the two countries’ leaders in Beijing. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold talks on Thursday»»»