Astronomical calculations indicate that the crescent moon marking the start of the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah is expected to be visible on May 17, with Eid Al Adha likely to begin on Wednesday, May 27, according to an astronomical report. The Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomical Centre sa»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu aims to attract investments worth SR2 trillion ($533 billion) over the next five years, a target that was originally set for 2045, at a time when current investments have already exceeded SR1.5 trillion, according to RCJY President Khalid Al-Sale»»»

Conservationists are preparing eleven young Egyptian vultures for release into the wild, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) announced on Thursday. This is the largest group of young Egyptian vultures that is about to start a new life in freedom. Two of the birds were donated t»»»

New Delhi, India: New Delhi on Thursday condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, saying that targeting civilian shipping and innocent crew members must be avoided in the region. "The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacce»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norway’s move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysia’s navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defense suppliers. Anwar said he raised Malaysia’s “vehement objection” during a phone»»»

DUBAI: Iran ‌has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-official Fars news agency said on Thursday, citing an informed source. The Fars report came as US President Donald Tru»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, inaugurated today, May 14, 2026, the 35th Doha International Book Fair, which will run until May 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The fair features 520 publishing hou»»»

Vice Mayor of Bishkek, Ramiz Aliev, announced on social media the launch of a program to install 30 modern waste container sites aimed at improving the capital’s waste collection system. He showcased one of the new sites and said that by the end of 2026 the city plans to install 30 such facilities.»»»

Bishkekgaz gas service informs that due to work on shut-off valves in gas wells, natural gas supply will be temporarily suspended from May 15 to 22 in the area bounded by the following streets: Bishkekgaz apologizes for the inconvenience and asks consumers to switch to alternative energy sources du»»»

Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»

Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»

Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»

Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»

Daily water consumption in the Iranian capital Tehran has climbed to nearly three billion litres before the start of summer, with reservoirs sitting at just 22% of capacity, according to newly released information on May 14 by state media. »»»

Iran's judiciary has defended the detention of American oil tankers in Iranian waters as a legitimate act backed by domestic law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, its press service said on May 14. »»»

Iran's judiciary has defended the detention of American oil tankers in Iranian waters as a legitimate act backed by domestic law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, its press service said on May 14. »»»

Iran's judiciary has defended the detention of American oil tankers in Iranian waters as a legitimate act backed by domestic law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, its press service said on May 14. »»»

As geopolitical instability redraws Eurasian trade routes, the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) says the South Caucasus is emerging as an increasingly important transit bridge between Europe and Asia. Yet while Georgia currently dominates this east-west corridor, mounting political tensions with We»»»

As geopolitical instability redraws Eurasian trade routes, the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) says the South Caucasus is emerging as an increasingly important transit bridge between Europe and Asia. Yet while Georgia currently dominates this east-west corridor, mounting political tensions with We»»»

Poland’s Ministry of Finance will work on a proposed 3% digital tax submitted by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, Finance Minister Andrzej Domański said on May 13, as Warsaw moves ahead with plans that have drawn criticism from the US administration. »»»

The US signalled a major shift in its approach to Bosnia & Herzegovina’s international oversight on May 12, saying the next international peace envoy should have a reduced mandate, a stance that exposed growing differences among Western powers over how quickly the Balkan country should be left »»»

At the Hungarian National Bank's (MNB’s) FX swap tender providing euro liquidity, the central bank of Hungary has reduced the maximum allowable swappoints, effectively lowering the annualised forint yield by around 50bp to 5.25%, MBH Bank said in a note on May 13, according to financial website&nbs»»»

Hungary’s political landscape changed decisively this week as Peter Magyar formally took office on May 12, completing the fastest government formation since the country’s democratic transition. Just 30 days after his landslide election victory, the leader of the centre-right Tisza Party unveiled hi»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign ministry condemned an attack of an Indian-flagged ship off Oman as “unacceptable” on Thursday, with maritime security monitors reporting the cargo vessel had sunk. New Delhi did not give further details on the attack on Wednesday, and the fate of the unnamed ship, nor who»»»

Dubai: Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to build deeper engine repair capabilities in Dubai, strengthening the airline’s ability to maintain key engines that power its Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement co»»»

Skopje, 13 May 2026 (MIA) - Our focus remains on protecting citizens’ standard of living and the budget rebalance will stay within that framework, Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska said in an interview with MIA, referring to the ongoing discussions on the budget rebalance. Dimitrieska-K»»»

Fine particulate matter levels in 2025 were higher than a year earlier, Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova said in Burgas on Thursday. Karamfilova-Blagova was speaking on the sidelines of a forum on upgrading the national air quality monitoring system. Karamfilova-Blagova»»»

New Delhi: Powerful storms including gales, lightning, rain and hail killed at least 89 people in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a government aid agency official said on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh, home to more than 240 million people, is frequently hit by storms during the summer month»»»

It may just be my imagination, but there seems to be an unusual amount of angst and tension in the world of cricket at present. In the last week alone, the proposed privatization of the Big Bash League in Australia has hit the buffers. A consequence of that pushback has been to inflame tensions in »»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended trading on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark index falling for a third consecutive session as profit-taking in large-cap stocks continued, while broader indices maintained their upward momentum on sustained buying in mid- and small-cap sha»»»

The World Press Institute (WPI) held the international conference New Horizons in Journalism: Truth Under Pressure on Thursday. The forum was organized with the Association of European Journalists – Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) and support from the America for Bulgaria Foundation. At the opening, Radio »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority expects more than 91,000 taxable persons to benefit from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative, as it urged unregistered businesses to apply and complete their first filing within the required timeline. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday accused the United Arab Emirates of playing what he called an active role in the US-Israeli war against Iran. "The UAE is an active partner in this aggression, and there is no doubt about it," Araghchi said while attending the BRICS summit in India»»»

Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington on Thursday, days before their latest ceasefire expires. Continued Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since the truce came into effect on April 17, according to an AFP tally based on figures provide»»»

In a real estate market defined by shifting demand patterns, rising expectations around quality, and growing pressure to deliver sustainable, future-proof assets, CPI Romania is continuously refining its approach to growth. Rather than pursuing scale for its own sake, the company focuses on strengt»»»

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has inflicted a massive retaliatory strike, including using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, on Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, military airfields, fuel and transport infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Rus»»»

V.D. Satheesan on Thursday pledged to usher in “a new Kerala” focused on young people, clean governance and economic revival after the Congress leadership formally picked him to head the next United Democratic Front (UDF) government in the state. The announcement ended days of intense speculation a»»»

China's President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Chinese markets will be more open to US and global trade in the future as a two-day summit got under way in Beijing on Thursday but warned that persistent disagreements over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous»»»

ROME: ​Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, saying it was a betrayal of diplomacy.Leo, who has drawn Trump’s ire in recent weeks after criticizing the Ir»»»

Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Ammar reiterated Thursday his group's rejection of the direct talks, as Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday. Ammar said direct talks amount to "free concessions" to Israel. Earlier this week, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem calle»»»

Abu Dhabi: Following the directions of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation have launched the “UAE Skills Platform”. This launch reflects a national directio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Temperatures are expected to rise further this weekend, with warnings issued for strong wind and high seas. The Qatar Meteorology Department said in its weather forecast that temperatures will range between a minimum of 31°C and a maximum of 41°C. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the weather»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday EXPO 2027 was an incredible, historic project and noted that, every day, there were more than 3,500 workers at the EXPO construction site in Belgrade's suburban municipality of Surcin. During a tour of the site, Vucic said all buildings»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman, calling it “unacceptable” and voicing concern over continued threats to commercial shipping in the region. In an official statement, the MEA said all Indi»»»

The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday. The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. The remains of the t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank while it was moving in the town of Al-Bayada with a guided missile and achieved a confi»»»

Dubai: DP World is accelerating plans to modernise Syria’s Port of Tartous under an $800 million investment programme aimed at rebuilding the country’s maritime and trade infrastructure as economic ties between the UAE and Syria deepen. Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, met Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi, Ch»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) – The Tunisian Post will release on Thursday, May 14, 2026, a special series of four postage stamps highlighting the beauty of ceramic decoration, the mastery of sculpture, and the art of glass engraving, as part of efforts to...»»»

A man from the Bulgarian town of Svilengrad has been detained after authorities say he made a series of false bomb threats targeting buildings in the city of Pleven, according to BTA, citing the Pleven Interior Ministry. Police reports indicate that the alert was received through Bulgaria’s emergen»»»

Wizz Air announced that it will resume flights to and from Tel Aviv starting May 28, restoring connections between Israel and a number of European destinations after a suspension linked to regional security concerns. The airline, which says it remains the largest carrier by market share in Bulgaria»»»