The Republic of Moldova gears up its engines for big business. How is the European Union helping the country in the process
The Republic of Moldova continues to rev its engines at full speed to attract investment and develop its economy, taking concrete steps to align more closely with European legislative and economic standards. In this context, Mihai Burunciuc, deputy director of the Investment Agency Invest Moldova —»»»
FMO Media’s Brian Goff on Using AI Without Losing Creative Quality in Video Marketing
As AI tools become standard in video production workflows, marketing teams face a critical choice: adopt strategically or sacrifice creative quality for speed. Brian Goff, Director of Sales at FMO Media, has observed this tension across dozens of projects and understands the stakes. Teams that depl»»»
BP chair Albert Manifold ousted by board citing grave 'conduct concerns' - UPI.com
British oil giant BP announced the removal Tuesday of Albert Manifold as chairman just months after his appointment on 'serious’ governance and conduct concerns. File photo by Neil Hall/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- The board of British oil giant BP announced Tuesday the removal of chairman, Albert Manifold,»»»
Iran accuses US of breaking truce after new strikes
TEHRAN: Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to end the war.The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by almost three percent after US Central»»»
Russian Gymnastics Team Reaches Bulgaria After Transfer Issues in Istanbul
Despite problems with their transfer from Istanbul, the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, on May 26, where the 2026 European Championships will be held from May 27 to 31. The team's arrival was complicated after Bulgarian aviation authorities refused to approve a»»»
California evacuation area reduced as danger of explosion ends - UPI.com
Fire and police officials look at a map of the chemical plant after a leak from a large storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Calif., Saturday. A failing 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate overheated, but the danger of explosion is over. Photo by Ted Soqui/EPA May 26 (U»»»
New 5,000sqm Al Khan Park opens in Sharjah ahead of Eid A; Adha
Sharjah : In less than a month, Sharjah Municipality has completed and opened Al Khan Park, a new 5,000-square-metre public green space in the Al Khan area, offering residents a fresh recreational destination just in time for Eid Al Adha celebrations. The opening comes in line with the vision and d»»»
Focus - Chile's Trump-inspired border controls complicate life for migrants
Just after taking office, Chile's new far-right President José Antonio Kast pledged to expel more than 300,000 undocumented migrants. Two months into his presidency, the mass departures that many predicted have not happened. The construction of a border wall with Peru, modelled on US President Dona»»»
Bolivian president slashes salary by 50% to calm protests
In another bid to quell the protests that have effectively blockaded the Bolivian capital, President Rodrigo Paz announced that he and his ministers would reduce their salaries by half on May 25. The demonstrations which have seen protestors clash with police are over the high cost of living in the»»»
Rick Sanchez slams BBC and CNN for refusing to visit college dorm massacre site (VIDEO)
CNN and the BBC should have visited the site of a deadly Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) if they say they distrust Moscow’s narrative about the attack, US journalist Rick Sanchez has said. Kiev struck a teacher training college dormitory in »»»
Pilgrims advised to travel light as Hajj enters its peak
RIYADH: As the Hajj season reaches its peak, the focus for pilgrims shifts from packing to presence, and finding the balance between traveling light and carrying essential medical and practical supplies. “One of the biggest mistakes pilgrims make is overpacking. Most experienced pilgrims recommend »»»
Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record
France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government sa»»»
Tennis legend Gael Monfils says goodbye to French Open ahead of retirement
Gaël Monfils ended his 19th and final French Open on May 25 before retiring at the end of the season, a career during which he has inspired many players with his style and personality. Monfils was once world number six, at his peak in 2016. The Frenchman has won 13 ATP titles, including three ATP 5»»»
Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj. The rituals at the hajj have been a constant for centuries. But technology»»»
Israel military chief dismisses former top lawyer from ranks
JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Tuesday announced the dismissal of its former top lawyer, months after she resigned amid a scandal involving a leaked video appearing to show soldiers severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The case, which sparked international outrage as well as protests within Is»»»
Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave
Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Mosco»»»
Press Review - Austrian paraglider unscathed after terrifying mid-air collision with plane
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 26: We look at reactions in the Senegalese and French press after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints a new prime minister after firing his former mentor Ousmane Sonko. Also, papers react to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on the dangers of AI and the need to "disarm»»»
Manchester City says goodbye to manager Pep Guardiola
Widely touted as one of the best managers in Premier League history, Pep Guardiola has stepped down from his role at the helm of Manchester City on May 26. After ten glorious years, during which the 55-year-old oversaw 593 games - more than any other in the club's history - fans said goodbye to Gua»»»
Official: Revolut begins rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers for millions of users
Fintech giant Revolut has officially begun the gradual rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers to its customers in Hungary, marking a major step in the company’s local expansion and potentially reshaping how millions of Hungarians use digital banking services. The company announced on LinkedIn on»»»
Artificial Intelligence is Yet to Dominate Marketing Quite as ExpectedOpinions
While company-wide changes and statements are hailing the arrival of artificial intelligence, many workers across several industries saw the potential of the tech as already failing to meet the expectations of these statements. Many businesses of different sizes have been leaning into using AI»»»
Israeli strike on Mashghara killed at least 11, two of them children
The health ministry said Tuesday that an Israeli strike a day earlier killed at least 11 people, two of them children, as the Israeli military said it had launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure. In a statement, the ministry said that "yesterday's Israeli enemy airstrike on the town of Mashgha»»»
Gulmarg Gondola rescue: 320 tourists safely evacuated after cable car malfunction
Srinagar: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the famous Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir were rescued safely following a massive multi-agency operation involving the Army, police and disaster response teams. The six-hour-long rescue mission was launched»»»
Israel Military Issues Evacuation Warning for Lebanese City of Nabatieh
The Israeli military for the first time warned residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, while Hezbollah said it confronted Israeli troops in a nearby town. The day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his m»»»
Stellantis to invest 1bn euros in French electric vehicle production, Macron says
Paris, France: Stellantis, owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands, "will invest more than one billion euros" to produce electric vehicles at a site in eastern France, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. Macron spoke at a meeting of France's so-called "electrification team" at the Elysee Palac»»»
Vucic meets with HBIS, Bank of China, CNNC and ARIDGE representatives in Beijing
BEIJING - On the third day of his official visit to China, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with HBIS, Bank of China, CNNC and ARIDGE representatives in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss opportunities for cooperation and projects the companies could take part in. "With representatives of HBIS and»»»
Paramedic killed in Srifa as Israel intensifies attacks on south and east
An airstrike on the Amal-affiliated Risala Scout Association center in Srifa killed two people on Tuesday, including a paramedic. The Israeli army also struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Barish, Srifa, Shohour, Dweir, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnou»»»
Dahieh residents fear strikes as Lebanon pins hopes on talks
Since a ceasefire was reached in April, the Lebanese capital of Beirut has been spared from strikes, except for one strike on its suburbs. But Israel's latest moves have caused fear, urging residents of Dahieh to evacuate once again, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had »»»
Zoya Akhtar production house theft: Hard disks worth Rs.13 lakh stolen, staff arrested
Dubai: Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's production company Tiger Baby Digital has reportedly been hit by a major data theft case after 66 hard disks containing sensitive film and OTT-related material went missing from their Mumbai office. According to multiple reports, the stolen storage de»»»
Gold Falls as Renewed US-Iran Tensions Dampen Peace Hopes, Clouds Interest Rate Outlook
Gold slipped on Tuesday as US strikes in Iran pushed Brent prices higher, stoking inflation worries and clouding the outlook for US interest rates. Spot gold was down 0.7% at $4,537.10 per ounce, as of 1052 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery was unchanged at $4,536.80. "The uncertainty triggere»»»
How pilgrimage unifies strangers into single global community
RIYADH: As millions of pilgrims from around the world gather in Makkah for Hajj each year, language barriers often give way to shared rituals, gestures and acts of kindness. People who have spent years serving pilgrims say Hajj creates a unique form of human connection that transcends nationality, »»»
UNDP Tunisia calls for speeding up implementation of national biodiversity strategy
Tunis, May 26 (TAP)- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tunisia called for speeding up the implementation of the national strategy and the action plan on biological diversity, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and...»»»
Iran judiciary suspends presidential body after it ordered Internet restored
TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary on Tuesday suspended a presidential body that had ordered the restoration of Internet access after months of near-total blackout since the war with the United States and Israel. The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said the ruling suspending the presidential body followed t»»»
US, India launch maritime surveillance cooperation with Japan, Australia
NEW DELHI: The US, India, Japan and Australia launched on Tuesday a maritime surveillance initiative for the Indo-Pacific region and a series of new collaborations, as their foreign ministers gathered in New Delhi. The meeting took place among members of the four-state strategic security alliance k»»»
Azerbaijan Promotes Caucasus Corridors to Link Saudi Logistics With Central Asia
As global markets search for logistical lifelines to secure supply chains and energy flows amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions, Azerbaijan is promoting major transport and logistics projects, foremost among them overland freight routes through the Caucasus and across the Caspian Sea, as a strateg»»»
Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers
The Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation said last Sunday (25 May) that it is continuing to work to strengthen the plan of the Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers through the employer, in accordance with organizational, security and health controls and under the supervision of the »»»
Hezbollah, Amal Movement Underline Resistance and National Unity to Achieve Victory and Defend Homeland - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah, Amal Movement Underline Resistance and National Unity to Achieve Victory and Defend Homeland 26-05-2026 15:24 PM Hezbollah and A»»»
Qatar Meteorology Department issues Eid Al-Adha weather forecast
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has released an update on the expected weather for the first and second days of Eid Al-Adha. On the first day of Eid, May 27, the weather will be hot to very hot, with temperatures varying between 31°C and 43°C. Winds will be mainly Southwesterly to Nor»»»
Why are buyers from these countries suddenly eyeing Hungarian property after the election?
Interest in the Hungarian property market from abroad has risen sharply from certain Western European countries since Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election, according to new data from Duna House. However, the company says there is still no sign of a large-scale emigration or return migration wave a»»»
West Uses IT as Tool of Neocolonial Economic Policy - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western countries are increasingly using information technology as an instrument of neocolonial economic policy, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Tuesday. "The arsenal of practices employed by the collective West in the context of neocolonial e»»»
Look: Equine extraction: Stuck pony rescued from tractor tire - UPI.com
1 of 3 | An animal rescuer in England came to the rescue of a pony that somehow ended up completely stuck inside a large tractor tire. Photo courtesy of the RSPCA May 22 (UPI) -- An animal rescuer in England came to the rescue of a pony that somehow ended up completely stuck inside a large tractor »»»
Watch: Man puts on a record-breaking 32 T-shirts in one minute - UPI.com
May 22 (UPI) -- The Idaho man who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles added another accomplishment to his tally by donning 32 T-shirts in one minute. David Rush, whose previous T-shirt related records include the most t-shirts put on in 30 seconds and the fastest time to put on »»»
4 killed, 5 seriously injured after school bus, train collide in Belgium - UPI.com
The aftermath of an deadly collision between a train and a school bus on a grade crossing Tuesday morning that killed four people, including two children aged 12 and 15, and seriously injured five other children. Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Four people, including two children aged »»»
Lebanon says Israeli strike on Monday killed at least 11 people
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said Tuesday that an Israeli strike a day earlier killed at least 11 people, two of them children, as the Israeli military said it had launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure. In a statement, the ministry said that “yesterday’s Israeli enemy airstrike on the t»»»
Hantavirus scare will not deter Filipino seafarers from joining cruise industry, says labor migration expert
DUBAI: The recent hantavirus outbreak on a transatlantic cruise ship will not deter Filipino seafarers from jumping onboard, according to a labor migration expert. “This is an extraordinary event and there is nothing to be worried about. I am sure this incident will not discourage Filipino seafarer»»»
Saudi food aid supports Rohingya refugees during Eid Al-Adha
DHAKA: Saudi food assistance will allow thousands of Rohingya families to observe this Eid Al-Adha in a traditional way, refugee mothers say, as supplies in camps have been recently cut due to declining international aid. More than 60,000 families — mainly Rohingya, but also host-community families»»»
Interior Ministry Sets Priorities on Drugs, Smuggling and Road Safety, Promises Reforms
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said Tuesday that the Interior Ministry will prioritize combating drug trafficking, smuggling, draining of public resources and road safety, while also addressing problems within police structures and removing officials involved in practices incompatible with poli»»»
Applications open for Tunisian companies to join 2026 London Tech Week
Tunis, May 26, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (CONECT), CONECT International Foundation and the Tunisian-British Chamber of Commerce announced the opening of applications for Tunisian companies to join the official...»»»
Rubio's India visit signals effort to steady ties
ConflictsIndiaRubio's India visit signals effort to steady tiesMurali Krishnan in New DelhiThe US secretary of state's visit to New Delhi comes after months of tension in US-India ties. Underlying disputes over trade, energy and strategy show trust remains fragile. https://p.dw.com/p/5EKjaRubio sai»»»
Dragoljub Micunovic, one of the founders of the modern Democratic party, dies aged 95
BELGRADE - Serbian politician Dragoljub Micunovic, the first president of the Democratic Party following its renewal in 1990, died on Tuesday aged 95, the Democratic Party has announced. In a statement, the party said Micunovic was a part of a generation of people who knew the price of freedom as t»»»
World Horrified by Ukraine's Attack on College in Starobelsk - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The majority of the international community was horrified by Ukraine's attack on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "The majority of the world is horrified by Kiev's crime," Zakharo»»»