German prosecutors charged two men Thursday with planning to kill a prominent pro-Israel public figure and spying on Jews on behalf of Iranian secret services. Danish national Ali S. is charged with espionage, attempted murder, attempted arson and sabotage, prosecutors in Karlsruhe said. His allege»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has commented on the 50th anniversary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), saying that ADIA has remained focused on its mission of sustaining the prosperity of Abu D»»»

The United States is redirecting arrivals who recently traveled to countries hit by the ongoing Ebola outbreak to a single Washington area airport for screening, officials said Thursday. People who were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or neighbouring Uganda or South Sudan, within the past 21 d»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the American military footprint in Europe.The Trump administration»»»

Iran has restarted parts of its drone production and remains capable of threatening American allies and military assets across the Middle East, according to new US intelligence assessments that suggest Tehran is rebuilding faster than initially expected after recent military strikes. The assessment»»»

President Donald Trump, speaking in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday, revealed he has delayed signing a planned executive order meant to enhance security for artificial intelligence. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Thursday he has»»»

US crude oil inventories fell sharply last week while emergency petroleum reserves dropped to their lowest level in nearly two years, according to new government data, as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The latest figures from the US »»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that charges filed by the Department of Justice against 15 people for health care fraud are "just the tip of the iceberg." Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice on Thursday announced it brought charges against 15»»»

The UK Defense Ministry has claimed that two Russian fighter jets “dangerously” intercepted a British spy plane over the Black Sea, and released footage that it said showed the encounter. Moscow has consistently maintained that Russian pilots act in strict accordance with international law. The vid»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Tunis-Afrique-Presse (TAP) news agency signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and news exchange with Portuguese news agency LUSA, aiming to strengthen media cooperation and develop the exchange of news...»»»

The governor of Tennessee granted a reprieve on the execution of Tony Carruthers, who is on death row after his conviction for a triple-murder in 1994, after Department of Corrections medical staff could not insert a backup IV or central line. Photo courtesy Tennessee Department of Corrections May »»»

Cuba is a national security threat to the US, Rubio says 18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos ReutersThe US secretary of state said Cuba had always posed a threat Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not h»»»

QNA Doha The Police Academy, represented by the Police Officers Institute, celebrated the graduation of a number of mandatory and specialised courses held during the first half of 2026. The ceremony was attended by HE Major-General Dr. Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, legal advisor to the Minister of Interio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network won the highest number of gold awards at the 47th edition of the Telly Awards this year, outperforming all competitors. The organisers of the Telly Awards,regarded as one of the world’s leading media awards , announced the winners of the competitio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Eid in Qatar brings together a vibrant mix of entertainment, culture and family-friendly experiences, offering something for everyone. Taking place during Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ season, the festive period is marked by a diverse calendar of events across the country, m»»»

QNA Doha The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) concluded the first phase of its 2026 training programme at Zekreet Camp in the presence of Lekhwiya Deputy Commander HE Staff Major-General Mohammed Misfer Al Shahwani, along with senior military and security officials from across the country. The ce»»»

President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. The project to demolish and replace the East Wing with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has caused jitters among many members of Congress.. Photo by Samuel Coru»»»

QNA Doha As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, global attention is turning toward the urgent need to protect ecosystems and preserve the natural balance upon which life on Earth depends. Amid increasing environmental pressures and growing concerns over biodiversit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed on 21 May 2026, Qatar University (QU) highlighted a range of tangible achievements accomplished by the Inclusion and Special Needs Support Centre, in line with the university’s vision to serve as a mode»»»

Al Khulaifi stressed that Qatar’s philosophy toward mediation is straightforward: the country does not engage because the process is easy, but because the alternatives are often far more damaging. He underlined that mediators can make a significant difference when they gain the confidence of confli»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defence of Uzbekistan Lieutenant-General Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed »»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was never formally vetted to be a trade envoy, according to an investigation into his allegedly passing confidential investment information to deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. File Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA May 21 (UPI) --»»»

Damascus, May. 21 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received a telephone call on Thursday from the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. During the call, both sides reaffirmed the depth of bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and discussed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The stage is set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 following the official draw held in Zurich, Switzerland on 21 May ahead of the tournament’s return to Doha from 19 November to 13 December. Continuing the expanded 48-team format successfully introduced in 2025, qualified nations »»»

LONDON: US President Donald Trump emphasized Washington’s commitment to ensuring security and stability in the Gulf region in a letter to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. The US leader also expressed admiration for Bahrain’s national unity in response to Iran’s violations of international »»»

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the DNC's report on the Harris-Walz presidential campaign in 2024 isn't up to the party's standards. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the long-aw»»»

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, Kinshasa ReutersThe unrest highlights the struggle authorities face as cases of the virus rise An angry crowd set alight a section of a hospital at the epicentre of th»»»

New Delhi: A comment made by an Indian judge comparing ordinary citizens to “cockroaches” has triggered widespread criticism and satire online, leading to the emergence of a mock political movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janata Party.” The controversy erupted after the judge’s remarks circulated wid»»»

LONDON: Palestinian officials and academic critics have accused the British Museum of historical erasure and, in the words of a widely signed open letter, “complicity in genocide” after the museum removed the words “Palestine” and “Palestinian” from explanatory panels accompanying several exhibits »»»

RIYADH: Six years after their last title, Al-Nassr are once again champions of Saudi Arabia. A dominant 4-1 victory over Damac on the final matchday of the season secured the Saudi Pro League title for the Riyadh giants, sparking celebrations across Al-Awwal Park after one of the most dramatic titl»»»

Damascus, May.21 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued Legislative Decree No. 120 of 2026 granting an incentive bonus of 9,000 new Syrian pounds for every ton of wheat delivered by farmers to the Syrian Grain Establishment. The decree stipulates that the incentive shall be granted in addition to »»»

NEW DELHI: It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta Party, with the insect as its symbol, has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humor into »»»

NEW YORK: New York ‌City will offer its residents a chance to snag $50 tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Thursday, with 1,000 affordable tickets up for grabs through a lottery system. The discounted tickets come with free round-trip bus transportatio»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The official overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza urged the UN Security Council on Thursday to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm, warning that every act of violence in the Palestinian territory risks “unraveling” the agreement. Nickolay Mladenov, hig»»»

Iraqi officials said the United States has conditioned the integration of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) on disarming armed factions, sidelining their leaders, and appointing professional officers to oversee the PMF’s infrastructure, a step Washington says is necessary because the force rema»»»

The weekly injection helped nearly half of participants lose 30% of their weight. Eli Lilly on Thursday announced results from a phase 3 trial of its drug retatrutide that show it helped participants lose 30% of their weight over the course of two years. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo »»»

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has arrived in Mexico for talks with the country's security cabinet. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin arrived Thursday at Mexico's National Palace for meetings with President Cl»»»

The Ministry of Culture announced key details of the 20th edition of ‘Al Burda Award’ – a leading cultural celebration of Islamic arts – during a media briefing held at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The briefing brough together senior officials, cultural leaders, and representatives from leading m»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - The weather Thursday night will be partly cloudy nationwide, with temperatures ranging between 15 and 20°C in the north, near coasts and on heights, and between 21 and 26°C elsewhere, according to a monitoring bulletin from the...»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - African participation in international exhibitions must become "a genuine vehicle for economic diplomacy, attractiveness and cooperation," Trade Minister Samir Abid said Thursday at the opening in Tunis of the 2nd African...»»»

Net migration to the UK fell last year by nearly half to 171,000, its statistics agency said on Thursday, providing some relief on a key issue for under-fire Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The number of non-EU citizens arriving for work-related reasons fell by 47 percent in 2025, which was “the main »»»

MONTREAL: Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves. Football, which most Canadians call soccer, is the country’s most popular participatory sport»»»

MADRID: Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme on Thursday publically announced he planned to stand in Real Madrid’s presidential election although he has until Saturday to decide whether to formally submit his candidacy. Riquelme, 37, the president of the water and energy group Cox, sent a letter to»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - The solution to the Libyan crisis must be inter-Libyan, stemming from the will and consensus of all components of the Libyan people without exclusion, and in a way that preserves Libya’s unity and sovereignty, the Foreign...»»»

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova called on Bulgarians to preserve their language at a reception at the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome on Thursday. She spoke ahead of May 24, the Day of Sts Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture and of Slav Letters. The choir of Sof»»»

German politics is increasingly driven by revanchist attitudes toward Russia and "Fourth Reich" ideas, military expert Yury Knutov tells Sputnik. “The militarization of the economy now taking place in Germany is alarming because passenger car production is being phased out and replaced with the man»»»

India said Thursday it would reschedule next month's summit on the conservation of big cat species to ensure the participation of African nations grappling with Ebola. The decision came hours after India and the African Union decided to postpone a key economic summit due to the deadly Ebola outbrea»»»

A judge dismissed all charges against a vice principal who allegedly ignored warnings that a 6-year-old boy had a gun. The boy shot his teacher in 2023. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Criminal charges were dropped Thursday against an elementary school vice principal »»»

The three-day joint Russian-Belarusian nuclear weapons exercise concluded on Thursday with ballistic missile exchanges between the Barents Arctic region and the Russian Far East, alongside multiple launches of nuclear-capable cruise missiles. Putin was shown sitting alone as he commanded the nuclea»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi on Thursday received Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, on the occasion of his working visit in Cairo.On this occasion, the FM conveyed the...»»»