MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is pursuing an unfriendly policy towards Moscow, cynically using Russia's capabilities, Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said on Friday. "Politically, all decisions by Pashinyan have already been made. I want to emphasize that»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday evening elections in the country would be held in the period between late September and mid-November. In an appearance on the RTS, Vucic said he was offering dialogue to all and that he would not give up on it. He noted that he respecte»»»

At PRIME Hospital, complex surgery is not only about removing disease. It is about restoring function, confidence and quality of life. In January 2026, a multidisciplinary surgical team successfully performed a highly complex total right hemi-mandibular resection with temporomandibular joint recons»»»

Brussels, May 22 (SANA) Artificial intelligence stocks in Europe continued to record strong gains despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and market pressures linked to the repercussions of the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian war and its impact on regional economic growth. According to CNN, economic data releas»»»

A driver suspected of causing a fatal traffic accident in Kant town, Chui region, has been detained. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region, the road accident occurred on the evening of May 21 on Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart road at the intersection of Kurenkeev and Lenin str»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the quota for attracting foreign labor migrants to Kyrgyzstan. According to a decree signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev on April 30, 2026, the maximum number of foreign citizens and stateless persons permitted to work in the country has been raised »»»

Bulgaria expects to receive a diplomatic note from the United States either on Friday (May 22) or on Tuesday (May 26) requesting an extension of the stay of US military aircraft at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during parliamentary control on Friday. He was resp»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian strike on a college in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) is a monstrous crime of Kiev, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "As a monstrous crime. This is another crime of the Kiev regime, a strike an educational facility where children and young people»»»

Dubai: Dubai developer Emaar Properties PJSC has announced a key change in its senior finance leadership, with Hesham Heikal, the company’s Group Head of Finance, leaving the business effective May 20, according to a filing on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Cash fare payments on buses in Bishkek will be abolished starting July 1. Mayor of the capital Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced the decision to journalists. According to him, passengers who are unable to pay using cashless methods will not be allowed to use public transport. «I would like to emphasize»»»

“Today, more than 250 million people around the world use the Cyrillic alphabet in their daily lives – a contribution of our country to global civilization and cultural progress,” MP Atidzhe Alieva-Veli said in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum marking May 24, the Day of Saints Cyril and»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: British climber Kenton Cool reached the top of Mount Everest for the 20th time Friday, extending his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak by a non-Nepali. More than 600 climbers have reached the peak since the spring season summits kicked off this month, tak»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered a top independent university with liberal leanings in Istanbul to shut in the middle of the school year, according to an official decree. Erdogan's decree, published in the official journal, revokes the operating license for Bilgi University,»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that “six people were martyred” including two rescuer»»»

LONDON: Al-Nassr beat Damac 3-1 on Thursday to become Saudi Pro League champions for the first time since 2019. Here are four factors that contributed to that long-awaited success. Cristiano Ronaldo still makes a difference The 41-year-old may not be the same player he was, but his near-unparallele»»»

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWill GrantBBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent BBCAna Rosa Romero says she barely leaves her apartment due to the uncertainty of what might happen The incident at»»»

A tripartite agreement has been signed today, May 22, to implement the public-private partnership project «Construction of an innovative, international-class hotel complex, Relax-Inn, in Karakol.» The parties to the agreement are the National Investment Agency, the state-owned enterprise Issyk-Kul »»»

Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport’s management received a delegation from the Malta Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Department yesterday, accompanied by the Director of the Aviation Security Office at the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was an audit aimed at reviewing a»»»

All mayors along Bulgaria’s Northern Black Sea coast are prepared for the upcoming tourist season, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Friday following a working meeting dedicated to the 2026 summer tourism season in Bulgaria. The meeting was hosted by Varna Regional Governor Mario Smarkov, and »»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov Thursday said he has requested a meeting with European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi to obtain first-hand information regarding allegations linked to European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva and the procedure under which she was selected. Speaking to journalists in Pa»»»

The existential crisis that recently engulfed the British Labour Party has intensified over the past week, and it is now clear that the party is facing political extinction. Two weeks ago, British voters showed their contempt for Labour, after enduring two years of scandal-ridden and ineffective go»»»

CAIRO, May 21 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed the preparation of a precise executive plan for the State Ownership Policy Document, identifying the targeted sectors over the coming three years, noting that the plan is clearly linked to the State-Owned Companies Unit. Madbouly also »»»

States and regions are increasingly using their budgetary powers to drive climate action. They’re aligning public spending with climate targets and sharing lessons across borders through a growing network of sub-national governments worldwide. The Under2 Coalition is the largest global network of s»»»

At a certain level of installed capacity, the balancing market may become increasingly crowded, while BESS project returns could start to compress, making financial modelling and long-term revenue assumptions increasingly important for developers and investors. In a fast-growing market, what matter»»»

It has been a frantic few months here at Gulf News, as I’m sure it has been for many readers. We now approach Eid Al Adha with an opportunity to catch our breath, to reflect and to spend time with friends and family. Let’s hope it is also a time for diplomacy and agreement. We’ve been pleased to re»»»

Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation has received an AED10 million Zakat donation from Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), further supporting efforts to improve access to healthcare and advance medical learning and research programmes. The donation reinforces DIB’s commitment to community-focused initiatives aimed at»»»

Commenting on allegations of links between GERB, former investigating magistrate Petyo Petrov, known as “Peppi the Euro”, and suspended Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, GERB leader Boyko Borissov denied knowing Petrov and argued that Georgieva had worked actively in a political mann»»»

There is currently no evidence of increased migratory pressure towards Bulgaria, although the government is closely monitoring developments related to the conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during parliamentary control in response to questions from Georgi Georgiev and Bori»»»

Helsingborg, Sweden: Poland's foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski thanked President Donald Trump on Friday for announcing that 5,000 US troops would head to Poland, after an earlier planned deployment was called off. "I want to thank President Trump for his announcement that the rotation, the presen»»»

EMSTEEL Group (ADX: EMSTEEL), one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, today announced the official launch of its ES600 high-strength steel rebar, the highest-strength steel grade currently produced in the UAE. Developed for modern infrastructure and h»»»

The European Union's executive commission cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran — but said the economy will avoid an outright recession. "As a net energy importer, the EU's economy is highly susceptible to the energy shock cau»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, only kidney transplants are free; liver transplant operations are subject to a fee. Health Minister Damir Osmonov told reporters this in response to a question from 24.kg news agency. According to him, 55 kidney transplant surgeries have been performed on a budget-funded basis since »»»

“There can be no state without literacy and spiritual memory. The wisdom of our ancestors was precisely in understanding that the strength of a nation lies not only in the sword, but in knowledge, books and spiritual unity,” MP Aylin Pehlivanova (Continue the Change) said in a declaration from the »»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, although it was not clear if he meant a planned deployment that was earlier delayed amid pressure on Europe to fend for itself. "I am pleased to announce that the United States will be sending »»»

Helsingborg, Sweden: NATO chief Mark Rutte Friday welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement that 5,000 US troops would head to Poland, after an earlier planned deployment was called off amid pressure for Europe to fend for itself. "Of course, I welcome the announcement," the secretary general »»»

A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party. The giant structure -- set to dwarf the Eiffel Tower at 365 meters (1,200 feet) once completed -- is going up in the for»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has so far contained the inflationary fallout from the Middle East war better than many regional peers, with consumer price growth staying below 2 percent even as global inflation pressures returned through higher energy, food and transport costs. The Kingdom’s Consumer Price I»»»

Washington: Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that woul»»»

Masdar City achieves UAE-first Estidama 5 Pearl office rating as Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 takes shape. Last week, at the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), Masdar City announced Its M19 A&B Office Buildings becoming the first commercial office development in the UAE to ach»»»

Washington, May 22 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States “fully controls” the Strait of Hormuz through what he described as a naval blockade forming a “steel wall,” adding that the U.S. Navy was carrying out its mission effectively. Trump told reporters at the W»»»

POLITICS - JUSTICE Standart writes that the National Assembly made the first step towards restoring the commission for countering corruption after MPs passed the bill on first reading. The move comes amid pressure linked to blocked European funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, including ar»»»

The Democratic Bulgaria parliamentary group will move for a hearing of the country's suspended European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva and other major figures over information that there was official correspondence from Bulgaria to EU institutions for Georgieva to be preferred over the other candidat»»»

In a defiant address marking Resistance and Liberation Day, Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal pledged Friday that his forces “will be the impregnable barrier against conspiracies” seeking to undermine Lebanon’s stability as Israeli attacks continue to batter southern Lebanon. The anni»»»

South Padre Island, United States: Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed the highly anticipated launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket, calling off Thursday's test after multiple countdown stops and starts. The company said it is now eyeing Friday for another take-off attempt of the third generation of »»»

A pair of luxury Hermes handbags that once belonged to a jailed Vietnamese property tycoon sold at auction for more than $500,000, state media reported, as the government seeks to recover funds linked to a $27 billion fraud. Property developer Truong My Lan was convicted in 2024 of swindling cash f»»»

The Ukrainian military carried out an overnight UAV attack on civilian facilities in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic. Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case involving a terrorist attack after the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the city of Starobelsk. To view this vid»»»

It's easy to lecture world leaders about how fuel subsidies ruin the environment and bleed state coffers dry, but try telling that to beleaguered Bolivians and cornered Kenyans, two of the many nations where the energy crisis has reached breaking point with citizens unable to keep up with prices at»»»

Activists Kim Ah-hyun (L) and Kim Dong-hyeon speak to reporters at Incheon International Airport on Friday following their release after being captured by Israeli forces aboard Gaza-bound aid flotillas. Photo by Yonhap Two South Korean activists returned home Friday after being released by Israeli »»»

Dubai :Dubai Police have impounded a vehicle involved in reckless stunt driving in a residential neighbourhood, warning motorists that dangerous driving, illegal modifications and excessive vehicle noise will not be tolerated as authorities intensify efforts to protect public safety and residents’ »»»

Passenger car imports to Kyrgyzstan in January—March 2026 rose to 38,639 units, an increase of 38.3 percent compared to the same period in 2025. In value terms, purchases totaled 26,620,188,600 soms (nearly $304.4 million). Data from the National Statistical Committee say. China became Kyrgyzstan’s»»»