Trump skips son’s wedding amid reported Iran strike preparations
US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this weekend, saying he must remain in Washington due to unspecified “circumstances pertaining to government." The Trump administration was preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran»»»
More than 180 new services are set to be added to 'DubaiNow' app by end of February 2027
DUBAI: As part of the efforts to integrate Dubai government services within the digital shared channels ecosystem, Digital Dubai organised an intensive specialised bootcamp in collaboration with government entities to accelerate the integration of individual services into the “DubaiNow” app. More t»»»
Ten years in prison on appeal for former judge Taïeb Rached
Tunis, May 22 (TAP) - The Criminal Division specialising in financial corruption cases handed down its verdict on Thursday evening in the appeal hearing of the case involving former First President of the Court of Cassation Taïeb Rached and several...»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 22:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at the riverbed on the outskirts of Deir Seryan town with artillery shells: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 22:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers at the riverbed on the outs»»»
US–Iran talks see 'slight progress' but gaps over uranium stockpile, control over Strait of Hormuz persist
Negotiations between the US and Iran have reportedly shown “slight progress,” though major disputes over Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to hinder efforts toward a broader agreement. Public details about the latest diplomatic discussions rema»»»
Report: US prepares for new military strikes against Iran
The Trump administration was preparing Friday for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, sources with direct knowledge of the planning told U.S. TV network CBS, even as diplomacy continued. No final decision on strikes had been reached as of Friday afternoon Washington time. "Circumstances»»»
'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesWest Africa experienced the world's worst and most complex Ebola epidemic more than a decade ago "I saw the burial team»»»
People in U.S. on a visa who want a green card must leave to apply - UPI.com
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow, pictured during a congressional hearing in April, announced on Friday that people in the U.S. on any kind of visa who want to apply for a greed card will have to leave the country to do so. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May»»»
US intelligence records detail Soviet MiGs chasing UFO swarms in newly declassified Cold War files
An incident involving 13 Soviet-designed MiG fighter jets chasing a mysterious star-shaped UFO was among the encounters described in newly declassified top-secret files released after a decades-long legal battle with the US intelligence community. The Disclosure Foundation, a US nonprofit advocatin»»»
National Guard: 250,000 ecstasy pills destroyed, trafficking network dismantled
Tunis, May 22 (TAP) - National Guard units, in the presence of a representative of the public prosecutor's office, destroyed 250,000 ecstasy pills and dismantled an international network involved in drug trafficking and human smuggling, according to...»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 00:00, an Israeli Heron 1 drone in the airspace of the Bekaa region with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to retreat: statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at the entrance to the Wadi Hamoul area in Naqoura town with a rocket barrage: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:30 on Friday 22-05-2026 a gathering of soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at the ent»»»
Hurricane season hasn't started yet, but one area is already being watched for development - UPI.com
The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is June 1, but AccuWeather hurricane experts are already keeping an eye on the potential for tropical development come early June. "A close eye will have to be kept on the far southwestern Atlantic during the first and second weeks of June as»»»
Dahars inscription on UNESCO’s GGN marks new chapter for Medenine Governorate (Minister)
Medenine, May 22 (TAP) - The inscription of the Dahar Geopark on the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and its designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark marks a new chapter for the governorate of Medenine, and confirms that Tunisia is rich in natural...»»»
Middle East Matters - 'Cold, pragmatic relationship': UAE-Israel ties driven by defence and technology
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London and Fellow at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. According to Krieg, "Iran is fighting a war against the global economy." By targeting the UAE, and especia»»»
Ukrainian protesters in Kyiv urge veto of a bill families fear could declare missing soldiers dead
KYIV, Ukraine: Hundreds of Ukrainians marched through the capital Friday to demand that the government repeal a recent law that families of missing soldiers say could lead to their loved ones being prematurely declared dead. The protesters gathered In Kyiv to oppose legislation passed in February o»»»
Trump’s overall intel chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns, citing husband’s health
WASHINGTON: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet member to depart during Trump’s second term, all of them women. In her resignation letter, which she»»»
State of emergency declared for Utah drought after 'no-pack' winter - UPI.com
Precipitation for Utah, pictured here in 1999, has been half to three-quarters of the historical average since April 1. File Photo by Michael J. Miller/UPI | License Photo The governor of Utah declared a state of emergency Thursday as worsening drought threatens a broader water crisis affecting pub»»»
Ceremony marking Dahar Geoparks UNESCO inscription
Medenine, May 22 (TAP) - The inscription of the Dahar Geopark on the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and its designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark marks a new chapter for the governorate of Medenine, and confirms that Tunisia is rich in natural...»»»
Syria presents energy sector rebuilding vision at Istanbul summit
Istanbul, May 23 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s Energy Ministry participated Friday in the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit, where officials presented the country’s vision for rebuilding the energy sector and attracting long-term investment. The delegation included Deputy Energy Minister for Oil»»»
Disney asks FCC for equal time exemption for ‘The View’ - UPI.com
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday announced that the agency has opened the public comment period on a petition from Disney and the ABC network to maintain an equal time exemption for its news analysis program "The View." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- The Federal Co»»»
Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business. “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest memb»»»
Greater Tunis: 321 wanted individuals arrested in major anti-crime crackdown
Tunis, May 22 (TAP) - Simultaneous security operations carried out in the Greater Tunis district during the night of May 21-22 have led to the arrest of 321 wanted individuals, the Ministry of the Interior announced on Friday.These large-scale...»»»
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to run in Broward County's new district - UPI.com
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024. She announced Friday that she will run again in a new Broward County district. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., announced»»»
Transit shipment moves through al-Yarubiyah crossing from Türkiye to Iraq
Hasakah,May 22 (SANA) The al-Yarubiyah crossing witnessed the passage of a new transit shipment coming from Turkish territory and heading to Iraq, in a move that reflects the growing movement of commercial transport and the return of international transit lines to work through Syria after years of »»»
EU expands Iran sanctions to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
The Council of the European Union today decided to expand the scope of the legal framework of the European sanctions imposed on Iran to include individuals and entities involved in policies and actions that infringe upon the established rights of both transit and innocent passage through internatio»»»
Why aid chiefs believe Gaza’s peace plan is failing Palestinian civilians
NEW YORK CITY: Shortly after the UN Security Council met to discuss the first report by the Board of Peace and the implementation of Resolution 2803 in the language of diplomacy, international aid leaders stood before reporters to describe a far harsher reality in Gaza. Speaking at UN headquarters »»»
Arbeloa confirms he is leaving Real Madrid amid talk of Mourinho’s return
MADRID: Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed what many in Spain took for granted for weeks — he won’t be Real Madrid’s coach beyond the final game of the season on Saturday. When asked in a press conference Friday if the La Liga game against Athletic Bilbao would be his last, Arbeloa said, “Yes.” Arbeloa was w»»»
Press Review - Ex-reality TV star Spencer Pratt is 'running Trump's playbook' in LA mayoral race
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 22: Some 13 candidates are vying to defeat Karen Bass next month for the Los Angeles mayorship. Among them is former reality TV villain Spencer Pratt, whose social media savvy and debate skills have garnered support. Also, the controversial pro-doping Enhanced Games »»»
Haiti's children trapped by gangs face an uncertain future despite new UN security force
Haiti’s powerful gangs nearly tripled their recruitment of children in 2025. This year, a new UN-backed security force has begun deploying – but for the thousands of children already caught up in armed groups, the path back to a stable future remains uncertain. As a new multinationa»»»
Twisha Sharma case: Why are Indian women still told to ‘adjust’ in marriage?
Dubai: There is something particularly haunting about the Twisha Sharma case, and it goes beyond the disturbing details now dominating headlines and television debates in India. Perhaps it stings deeper because the story feels painfully familiar. Beneath the allegations, the investigations, the com»»»
EU Ambassadors Approve Key Step Forward for Albania’s Membership Negotiations
Ambassadors of the 27 European Union member states have officially approved the provisional draft of the EU Common Position (EUCP), confirming that the eighth Intergovernmental Conference with Albania will take place on May 26, 2026, at 19:00 in Brussels. The meeting is expected to mark a major mil»»»
Rubio signals progress on Iran talks, insists on no Hormuz tolls - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday. Photo by Johan Nilsson/EPA May 22 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran implied Friday that there was progress in peace talks but Tehran's uranium and tolls for the Strait of Hormuz were stick»»»
South Lebanon's agriculture falls victim to Israeli attacks - UPI.com
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon soldier stands guard as farmers harvest olives in the village of Odaisseh, located close to the Blue Line border with Israel, in southern Lebanon, in October. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 22 (UPI) -- Lebanon's agriculture sector emerge»»»
Sudan War: Is A Settlement Drawing Closer?
After more than three years of war, Sudan is facing a different political and humanitarian moment. The fighting has not stopped, and neither side has won. But the cost of prolonging the war now appears to have outgrown what Sudan, its neighbors, and the wider international community can bear. As in»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region — a major attraction for tourists
JAZAN: Marking World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the Kingdom’s Jazan region highlighted its rich, deep-rooted civilizational heritage and unique social identity. The region’s history is anchored by its remarkable military and environmental architecture, including coasta»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Jung’s Life and Work’
Authors: C. G. Jung and Aniela Jaffe In 1957, at the age of 81, C. G. Jung began a collaboration with his student and secretary Aniela Jaffe and the legendary publisher Kurt Wolff on a book about his life. “Memories, Dreams, Reflections” would become a bestseller, yet it draws from less than half o»»»
MP Raad Affirms Resistance is Protecting Our Existence, Warns against Betting on Int’l Hypocrites
Head of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary bloc, Hajj Mohammad Raad addressed the Resistance community, stressing that it is the criteria of honesty and commitment. MP Raad stressed that the Resistance fighters are protecting the existence amid the absence of the state, warning against»»»
India records over 300 suspected heatstroke cases as summer temperatures spike
More than 300 suspected cases of heat-related illnesses have been reported in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from the start of March to mid-May, the state’s health department said. Here are some details: Andhra Pradesh reported 325 suspected heatstroke cases between March 1 and May 19»»»
Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end settlement expansion
ROME: Italy, France, Britain, and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was “undermining stability” and prospects for a two-state solution. “We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative »»»
Who killed Trump's AI order? Musk says it wasn't him
Speculation swirled Friday over the last-minute collapse of President Donald Trump's planned executive order on powerful AI models, with fingers pointing at the president's allies in Silicon Valley who oppose government oversight of the technology. A draft of the shelved order leaked to US media sh»»»
Tunisia/Oman: Ways to scale up cooperation reviewed
Tunis, May 22 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Friday received Oman's Ambassador to Tunisia Hilal bin Abdullah Al-Sinani, who conveyed to him a verbal message from his brother, Omani Minister...»»»
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as intelligence chief after husband's cancer diagnosis - UPI.com
Tulsi Gabbard on Friday resigned as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, who has been diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence Friday to support her »»»
Kevin Warsh promises 'reform-oriented' Fed as he's sworn in as chairman - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Kevin Warsh (L) takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve by U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Kevin W»»»
Islamabad airport handles record 45,160 pilgrims during Pakistan’s pre-Hajj flight operations
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad International Airport facilitated a record 45,160 pilgrims during Pakistan’s pre-Hajj flight operations this year, airport authorities said on Friday, highlighting expanded flight handling capacity supported by the use of digital baggage-tracking technology during one of the co»»»
External borrowing under favorable conditions, committed to maintaining fiscal stability and rational use of public funds: FinMin
Skopje, 19 May 2026 (MIA) - The latest external borrowing will be realized under significantly favorable conditions, including lower interest rates and longer repayment period, which indicates the trust of international financial institutions in the Macedonian economy, says Finance Minister Gordana»»»
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePascal Fletcher,Latin America specialist, BBC Monitoring,Duncan WalkerandAlicia Curry ReutersSince returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made clear his desire to change Ha»»»