Kigali, May 14 (SANA) Strengthening its presence on the global economic stage, Syria officially participated on Thursday, in the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum held in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The Syrian delegation, representing the Syrian Investment Authority (SIA), is led by its Directo»»»

Cuba's power blackouts worsened on Thursday, with the country's energy minister saying that oil reserves sent by Russia had "run out" under a tightened US fuel embargo of the island. Dozens of Cubans took took the streets outside of Havana on Wednesday night to protest the crippling blackouts and f»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.»»»

Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body. The string of coral islands is a luxury holiday destination popular with divers, who often stay at remote resorts »»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic officially reopened its embassy in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, on Thursday after a hiatus of nearly 14 years. Morocco severed diplomatic ties with Syria and declared the country’s ambassador persona non grata in 2012, following the brutal suppression by former pres»»»

We welcome the assumption of office today (14 May) by the new government in Iraq, under the leadership of Mr. Ali al-Zaidi, following a vote of confidence in the Iraqi Council of Representatives. We wish Prime Minister al-Zaidi success as he undertakes this critical responsibility. We trust that th»»»

Occupied Jerusalem, May.14 (SANA) Caught between an open wound and a reality that continues to reproduce the tragedy, Palestine marks the 78th anniversary of al-Nakba under exceptionally harsh conditions. Today, Palestinians face overlapping crises, as massive waves of displacement in the Gaza Stri»»»

Rabat, May.14 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani holds a meeting with Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in the Kingdom of Morocco Leila Benali. The meeting addressed the prospects on mutual cooperation in the fields of energy, sustain»»»

The world does owe an apology to Russia for dismissing its concerns regarding US secret global bio-research as conspiracy, experts tell Sputnik. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a probe into more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine, »»»

The confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah widened on Thursday as Israeli strikes moved beyond southern border villages into the western Bekaa, while new evacuation warnings reached populated towns farther from the front line. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire and drone attacks targeting Isr»»»

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, whose government was approved on Thursday, vowed to ensure that the state would have a monopoly over weapons, the INA state news agency said. Zaidi's government program, which he presented to parliament, includes "reforming the security apparatus by restricti»»»

Migrants wait to surrender to the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the border wall from Mexico near Campo, Calif., in 2024. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks resigned Thursday. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks stepped down Thursday, saying »»»

Prices for some goods have tripled or quadrupled within a matter of months. At least two million people have lost their jobs, the currency has lost 60% of its value, the international internet has been shut down for more than 75 days, and there is no end in sight. This is the reality of Iran’s econ»»»

Egyptian authorities recovered the decomposed bodies of 12 suspected irregular migrants on a beach in the Abu Ghalila area near the city of Sidi Barrani on Egypt’s north-western Mediterranean coast on Thursday. Residents discovered the bodies after waves washed them ashore alongside wooden debris b»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums has announced free entry to museums across the country as part of celebrations marking International Museum Day. The announcement was made on social media on Thursday, with Qatar Museums inviting the public to enjoy a full day of interactive experiences and activities for all ag»»»

The Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with the top U.S. military leader in the Middle East ended with a focus on the challenge of disarming Hezbollah. Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, the committee’s Republican chair, noted how Hezbollah has continually fired rockets into Israel, while Israe»»»

May 14 (UPI) -- A California woman captured video of the moment her toddler came face-to-face with a bobcat through the sliding glass door of their home. Kaylee Brandenberger posted a video to social media showing her toddler and the bobcat looking at one another through the glass door at the famil»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Six Tunisian companies appear in the Top 130 of the 5th Africa's Fastest-Growing Companies 2026 Ranking, conducted by the Financial Times (FT) and Statista.This achievement places Tunisia among the top five African countries...»»»

A person performs mechanical work on an electric tricycle in Havana on Thursday. The Cuban government acknowledged that the National Electric System is in critical share, with blackouts in Havana exceeding 22 hours a day in recent days, while in other provinces the outages have lasted two consecuti»»»

Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia are experiencing an unprecedented escalation after the two countries exchanged political and military accusations over support for armed groups and drone attacks, amid military movements along their shared border and growing fears that the crisis could slide int»»»

ConflictsIranIran says Chinese ships passed through Hormuz overnightChinese-flagged vessels were among over 30 ships that crossed the waterway, according to Iran's revolutionary guard. The statement comes as Trump tries to rally Beijing against Tehran during a state visit. https://p.dw.com/p/5DlnxI»»»

There are no indications of any serious breakthrough in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, a source told Al-Arabiya following around four hours of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington. "The atmosphere of the third round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations does not call for optimism," the sou»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - The progress of projects financed under the Balance of Payments Support Programme was the focus of the 13th meeting of the Tunisian–Italian Committee, held on Thursday, May 14, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and...»»»

MALE: Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body. The string of coral islands is a luxury holiday destination popular with divers who come to explore its pris»»»

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi emphasized the critical role of the petrochemical industry sector in the Egyptian economy. He noted that this sector is intricately linked to enhancing local industries and reducing the need for hard currency imports. Additionally, the s»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Sonia Ben Frej (BH INVEST) was elected on Thursday as President of the Tunis Stock Exchange Board of Directors, following the holding of its Ordinary General Assembly.The BVMT specified, in a statement, that its new Board of...»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Tunisia is intensifying its efforts to protect its agricultural genetic resources and reinforce its food sovereignty, amid expectations of a promising grain season and a projected output exceeding 20 million quintals, compared...»»»

President Donald Trump walks to speak to the press before departing the White House for Beijing, China, on Tuesday. A new lawsuit filed in Florida seeks to block the transfer of property planned for the Trump presidential library. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- A group of »»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday at her press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City that the United States has rejected 36 extradition requests from Mexico due to a lack of evidence, and therefore advocated applying the same criteria to the accusations against 10 Mexican»»»

ROME: Jannik Sinner reached the semifinals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments. Another straight-sets victory, this time 6-2, 6-4 over Rublev, moved Sinner up to 32 straight wins in the ATP’s to»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by businessman Ali Al-Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure. “The Council of Representatives votes to grant confidence to the government of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and its ministerial pro»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO: Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with five Champions League titles as a manager, league trophies from Europe’s big five competitions and a reputation for making elite dressing rooms breathe a little easier. One year on, he knows this job is something different: less club grind, mor»»»

Malé, Maldives: Five Italians have died following an accident while scuba diving in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said Thursday, with security forces on the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body. The string of atoll islands is a luxury holiday destination with white sand beaches and»»»

Rabat, May.14 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, on Thursday raised the flag of the Syrian Arab Republic above the Syrian Embassy chancery in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, attended the event that signals the resumption of the»»»

The new Syrian administration is trying to provide justice for the tens of thousands tortured and hundreds of thousands more killed by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad. But is enough being done to investigate and prosecute those accused? Some tentative steps have been taken. A trial is»»»

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 (»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»