The State Department under Secretary Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions Tuesday against 13 people linked to an India-based online pharmacy. File Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 13 (UPI) -- The United States announced visa restrictions on 13 people linked to a U.S.-sanctioned, Indi»»»

During Minister of Transport Mohamed Al-Shahoubi’s meeting with the Ambassador of Serbia, Dragan Todorović, at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters last Monday (11 May), Shahoubi praised the relations between the two countries and the developments that have taken place. These developments had follow»»»

Beijing, China: China announced the launch of a global AI education service platform during the 2026 World Digital Education Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, aiming to promote cross-border sharing of high-quality educational resources and further integrate AI into education. »»»

Tunis, May 13 (TAP) – The weather, on Wednesday, will be occasionally cloudy, with scattered rain in the south of the country and partly cloudy skies over the rest of the regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of...»»»

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre have unveiled a new portfolio of public-private partnership (PPP) projects valued at Dh55 billion, as part of the partnership programme overseen by ADIO. The package comprises 24 projects spanning the transport, infras»»»

Dubai: Dubai is set to turn into a full-scale live music hub this Eid, with a lineup that cuts across electronic, pop, and Arabic contemporary sounds. From DJ sets to arena performances, the city’s stages are hosting a mix of regional icons and international names, each bringing their own distinct »»»

Declining purchasing power and the critical condition of several sectors require urgent and adequate action, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the first regular meeting of the new government on Wednesday. Radev said the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria had already submitted draft legisl»»»

Saudi Arabia has expanded accessibility services for elderly and disabled pilgrims at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina during the current Hajj season, as part of efforts to improve mobility and ease of worship for visitors. The services include providing electric and manual wheelchairs, dedicated tra»»»

In France, a data breach occurs once every hour. In recent months, several public bodies have been affected: La Poste, France Travail and the ANTS, the portal that issues identity documents. This confidential information, which is sometimes highly sensitive, is sold on forums. It's then often purch»»»

DUBAI: A recent opinion article in the New York Times by columnist Nicholas Kristof has brought renewed attention to allegations of abuse against Palestinian detainees during the Gaza war, citing testimonies from former prisoners, human rights organizations and findings referenced by UN bodies. Kri»»»

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be his home for 35 days as he traveled across the South Atlantic.Now, he is one of 18 Americans under observation at specialized healthcare facilities designed to treat people with dangerous infectiou»»»

NEW DELHI: The US-Israeli war on Iran is set to cast a shadow over a two-day meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping that kicks off in New Delhi on Thursday, testing the bloc’s ability to reach a unified position and produce a joint statement. The grouping, which originally included »»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police arrested an Asian driver within five hours after he fled the scene of a traffic accident involving three women in the Al Jazeera Al Hamra area during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ope»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine, especially recently, has been deliberately attacking residential areas in Russia without any military facilities for the purpose of provocation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "In Russia, quite a lot of attacks happened, especially lately, by the Ukrainian »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is waging a covert war against drug cartels in Mexico and is now directly involved in the assassinations of their members, media reported, citing sources. The previously unreported CIA campaign in Mexico, overseen by the elite and top-secr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The allies of the United States are concerned about US President Donald Trump's intention to discuss future US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to China, media reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Trump is »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iran has preserved about 70 percent of its missile potential and regained access to 30 out of 33 launch sites near the Strait of Hormuz, media reported, citing US intelligence data. Iran also still has some 70% of its missile launch systems, according to the newspaper. Tehran»»»

The Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta stated on Tuesday that since the beginning of the year 14 drones have entered Romania's airspace and requested the positioning of military capabilities from central Europe on the Eastern Flank, in order to protect the continent."While in the middle of t»»»

Romania will have the contracts signed under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) military procurement programme by 31 May, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday at the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum."We are on schedule with the SAFE. As you know, there was a timeline, there was a deadline l»»»

Trojan Footprint 2026, the largest U.S. Special Operations Forces led exercise, commenced May 11, bringing together approximately 1,000 U.S. service members and 2,000 Special Operations Forces from 23 NATO Allies and partner nations. This premier multinational, joint-combined exercise demonstrates »»»

Ukraine has amended the list of countries with which it accepts dual citizenship agreements, adding 29 new states including Romania.On 8 May, the government in Kyiv adopted a "decree regarding amendments to the list of states whose citizens (subjects) acquire Ukrainian citizenship through a simplif»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday, at a press conference held alongside his Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki, that Romania wants as strong a presence of U.S. troops on its territory as possible and that it is "a good host" for American forces."Romania wants as many American troops as possible.»»»

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have charged powerful ex-national security chief Kamchybek Tashiyev with plotting to overthrow President Sadyr Japarov and seize power by force. Seven others face the same charge, but their identi»»»

Shares of the Czech defence companies listed on the Prague Stock Exchange (PX) weakened on the first day of trading this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he would end the Russian war in Ukraine following the commemorations of the end of World War II. »»»

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has completed a research study identifying how plants protect photosynthesis under high temperatures, an outcome that could support the development of more resilient crops in desert climates. The research team identified a protective mechan»»»

In a decisive move poised to transform Egypt’s railway industry, the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) announced plans to inaugurate its state-of-the-art factory in the East Port Said Industrial Zone by mid-2025. This major project is backed by an investment of approximately EGP »»»

Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis resident in the UAE are among the first in the world to gain access to the Federation's new biometric passport, following the launch of the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme by the Ministry of National Security and the St. Kitts and Ne»»»

A joint exhibition of Kazakh artists Umirali Ismailov and Mazhit Baitenov, «Legends of the Great Steppe,» will be opened on May 15. The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic announced. According to the ministry, the exposition features over 60 works by the two artists, revealing the grandeur a»»»

On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. 1 of 5 | On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. File Photo by John And»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League, in co-operation with Qatar Football Association, held a workshop for clubs as part of preparations for the 2026-2027 football season. Representatives from the QSL, QFA, Qatar Stars League clubs and Second Division clubs attended the meeting, which focused on the lat»»»

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company recognized Alfanar Engineering Services with a token of appreciation for its technical and operational contributions to one of the largest preventive maintenance projects in SATORP’s history and across the region. The recognition took place duri»»»

Bulgaria has expressed support for the multinational initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to strengthen the security of commercial shipping and guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced on May 12. The discussions took place »»»

Economists and business representatives are warning that the government’s proposed price control measures could create more problems than they solve, arguing that increased regulation and administrative intervention may ultimately push prices even higher rather than contain inflation. The debate ce»»»

MARINHA GRANDE: In a forest of pine and eucalyptus trees in central Portugal, chainsaws and diggers hum away clearing paths blocked by trees uprooted in winter storms, but the threat now is a high risk of summer fires. A team of forest firefighters, civil protection officers and military personnel »»»

Bain and Company, a leading global management consultancy, is expanding its UAE footprint with a new office space in Abu Dhabi, reiterating its long-standing commitment to the UAE’s growing role as a hub for regional and global business. This step builds on Bain’s established Middle East operations»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s project Masam, implemented by the nation’s aid agency KSrelief, removed 839 explosive devices from various parts of Yemen during the first week of May. The haul included 95 anti-tank mines, 12 anti-personnel mines, 721 items of unexploded ordnance, and 11 improvised explosive»»»

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The Israeli military said on Tuesday its troops had conducted a days-long raid in the area of the Litani river in south Lebanon, where exchanges of fire with Hezbollah persist despite a ceasefire. In a statement, the military said that over the past week, troops had conducted a "special operation t»»»

Dubai: Parkin, the emirate’s main public parking operator, has begun installing hundreds of AI-enabled cameras across busy districts to automate fee collection and monitor parking bay occupancy in real time. The rollout, currently in its first phase, includes more than 500 curb- and pole-mounted ca»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library will participate in the 35th Doha International Book Fair, taking place from May 14 to 23, 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), with an interactive booth that offers an engaging and inspiring experience for visitors of all ages. This year, th»»»

Iran on Wednesday hanged a man found guilty of selling information to Israeli intelligence, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the country. Since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States in February, Iran has ramped up executions, particula»»»

Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, announced plans to develop the Nizhne-Ala-Archa Reservoir in Chui region. He noted that many citizens of Kyrgyzstan are not even aware of this location. The reservoir was built in 1965, and during its filling,»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution proposing a temporary reduction in the tax burden on fuel and lubricants in order to curb rising fuel prices. Under the proposal, from May 15 to September 30, the value-added tax (VAT) rate on AI 92 gasoli»»»

Nine new members of parliament from Progressive Bulgaria took their oath at the beginning of the parliamentary sitting here on Wednesday. They are filling the seats of those elected, respectively, as Prime Minister and ministers in Bulgaria’s new regular government. National Assembly Chair Mihaela »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, in collaboration with Al Faisal Publishing House, is launching its latest publication titled “Banu Tamim in Al-Andalus: The Civilizational Role” during the Doha International Book Fair, to be held from May 14 to 23. The 662-page bo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School has once again solidified its status as a powerhouse in regional sports, emerging as the Overall Champions in the girls’ category at the CBSE Qatar Cluster Handball Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The tournament, held at Shantiniketan Indian School from »»»

Doha, qATAR: The Organising Committee of the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 hosted a luncheon in honour of Vice Presidents and Secretaries General of the GCC Olympic Committees, heads of administrative and sporting delegations as well as partners. The luncheon followed a gracious invitation extended by Se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar made a strong start to the GCC Games Doha 2026 after home athletes delivered medals across swimming, bowling and taekwondo, while also producing competitive displays in the rest of the appearances on the opening day of competition yesterday. Swimmers delivered an impressive show »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday announced a 34-man preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with head coach Julen Lopetegui (pictured) opting for a blend of youth and experience as the two-time Asian champions enter the final phase of preparations for football’s global showpiece. The squad featu»»»

The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of the year, Cyprus's President Nikos Christodoulides said. Christodoulides, who represents the Greek Cypriots in talks with Turkis»»»