Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its full support for the efforts led by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan aimed at reaching an agreement that prevents »»»

People pass an electronic monitor with currency exchange rates on the Buenos Aires Stock Market in downtown. File Photo by David Fernandez/EPA May 19 (UPI) -- Prominent U.S. investor Stanley Druckenmiller sharply increased his exposure to Argentina in the first quarter of 2026, purchasing nearly $1»»»

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Tuesday to enhance cooperation in content creation, digital innovation, and talent development within the Qatari media sector. The MoU was signed by Director of the International Cooperation and »»»

DUBAI: On April 30, US President Donald Trump congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi on his ​nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq, saying that he hoped the new leader would lead his country in a renewal of its relationship with the US. “We look forward to a strong, ​vibrant, and highly productive new r»»»

Dubai: British Airways has reduced flights to seven destinations across the Middle East, including Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv, as the airline adjusts its summer 2026 schedule in response to ongoing regional tensions and conflict. The airline said the changes would remain in place throughout the curre»»»

Police officers remove a woman during a protest demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday. The protests converged on Plaza Murillo, the site of the Presidential Palace and Parliament, guarded by police and military forces. Riot police deployed tear gas to supp»»»

Book Volumes of the partially redacted Epstein files are on book shelves at The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room in New York City. Surrey, England, police said they are investigating old cases related to the release of Epstein's files. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»

LONDON: A Hebrew version of “Intermezzo” by Irish novelist Sally Rooney is being released through Israeli publishers who support Palestinian rights, The Guardian reported on Tuesday. Rooney had originally blocked a Hebrew version of the 2024 book on grounds that she supports the Boycott, Divestment»»»

Dubai: Cebu Pacific (CEB) will resume its Dubai operations on July 2, 2026, following safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities. The airline said the return of services marks the reinstatement of its Manila–Dubai–Manila route, which will operate four times weekly under Flig»»»

LONDON: Southampton have ‌been kicked out of the Championship playoffs after being found guilty of spying on semifinal opponents Middlesbrough, the English Football League said on Tuesday. Middlesbrough, who lost 2-1 to Southampton in the two-legged semifinal, have been re-instated and will now fac»»»

GENEVA: The gap between funding pledges and disbursement ​for Donald Trump’s Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the US president’s “Board of Peace” has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. Trump set up the Board of Peace to overse»»»

Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements, and sometimes even in official denials. In international politics, denial can occasionally be part of the game. US Pres»»»

1 of 2 | Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade May 9 at Red Square in Moscow. Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit. Photo by Kremlin/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Beijing for »»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has expanded the scope of its Sharjah Health Safety Programme to include licensed laundry, ironing and carpet-cleaning establishments, the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East. The move is part of Sharjah’s efforts to strengthen health oversight standar»»»

Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is keen to boost cooperation with Tunisia and broaden its scope, ITFC CEO and Secretary-General of the Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) programme Adeeb Yousuf Al Aama...»»»

National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova met with the Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil here on Tuesday. The conversation was also attended by Parliament's deputy chairs Ivan Angelov, Raya Nazaryan, Ayten Sabri, Stoyu Stoev, Tsoncho Ganev and MP Atanas Slavov, as well as the metro»»»

LONDON: Google used its annual I/O conference on Tuesday to push artificial intelligence deeper into everyday life, unveiling a wave of new products and updates that complete the shift of its flagship Gemini system from a standalone tool into the backbone of Android, Search and Workspace. The 2026 »»»

DUBAI: A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Arabian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife, videos and satellite photos show. The oil-soaked waves lapping onto Shidvar Island, an uninhabited island, repres»»»

US Vice President JD Vance reiterated the Trump administration’s hardline stance on Iran, declaring that Tehran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. “Loud and clear since day one: Iran can NEVER have a nuclear weapon,” Vance said during a White House briefing, as negotiations with Tehr»»»

The European Parliament is back in Strasbourg this week and if history has any bearing, then many (if not most) MEPs will be absent during the heavily-scripted debates. Some will complain they have too many meetings, which is entirely plausible. But I have also seen MEPs in Strasbourg city centre c»»»

The fifth Libyan-German Economic Forum kicked off this morning in Tripoli, with the participation of the Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha. The forum is organized by the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Ghorfa) in cooperation with the Libya Experts Forum and hosted by the »»»

Dubai: Visitors have until May 31 to experience the final floral displays at Dubai Miracle Garden before the attraction closes for the summer season. The popular attraction is inviting residents and tourists to enjoy its colourful installations and outdoor experiences during the Eid holidays as Sea»»»

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, Kinshasa AFP via Getty ImagesAt least 131 people have died during the Ebola outbreak Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of C»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting with executives of retail chains here on Tuesday, the Government Information Service said. The meeting was part of the Cabinet's holistic approach to designing and implementing measures to curb price rises, ensure greater transparency in pricing, »»»

CultureUnited States of America$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie'sJon Shelton with AFP, dpaThe work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale. https://p.dw.com/p/5E0jS»»»

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»

NEW ‌YORK: “Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center ​of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation. The alleged gunmen have been identif»»»

BRUSSELS: The US will pull more troops from Europe but the process will stretch over years to give allies time to develop capabilities to replace them, NATO’s top commander said on Tuesday. US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich was speaking after decisions by US President Donald Trump’s administra»»»

ABUJA: ‌Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 Daesh militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoin»»»

ISTANBUL: Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing toward Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. Video from the flotilla’s livestream showed soldiers firing s»»»

Russia has launched flight tests of a two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57, designed not only for combat, but also for battlefield coordination, pilot training, and long-range mission management, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced. “This aircraft, developed proac»»»

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose six basis points to about 5.2% on Tuesday, its highest level since 2007. The yield on 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Winter Sports Committee, in collaboration with Years of Culture, will continue the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture Winter Sports Development Programme with a new series of public winter sports activities at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena from May 24 to 26 2026. T»»»

RIYADH: The anticipation for Expo 2030, set to be held in Riyadh, has sparked curiosity among prospective visitors, expected to exceed 42 million people. During a walkthrough of the site in its early excavation phase, construction activity continues to scale across the Expo 2030 Riyadh grounds as p»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has announced a six-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha and Arafat Day for employees across ministries, government agencies, public bodies and state institutions, with official work set to resume on Monday, June 1, 2026. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by She»»»

MAGRABI Retail has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Baraka Optics Group, one of Egypt’s leading optical retail chains. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Founded in 1979 as a wholesale optics busin»»»

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to drop fraud charges against Gautam Adani, chair and founder of Adani Group. File Photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA May 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will drop criminal fraud charges against billionaire Indian businessman Gautam »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is participating today in the emergency session of the United Nations Security Council following the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah peaceful nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region of the »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.” Putin’s trip comes as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic pa»»»

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, addressed the Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, in a letter dated 18 May 2026 (leaked to Libyan media today), urging the ministry to issue a decision the import and re-export of goods without transfer procedures through the »»»

NEW DELHI: India’s anti-terrorism agency spearheaded on Wednesday the third day of investigations into a car blast in the capital, as a hospital official said the death toll had increased to 12.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the explosion on Monday evening a “conspiracy,” and has vowed tha»»»

MSAILEH: When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones hovered ominously overhead — their loudspeakers sometimes calling him out by name.Despite a ceasefire struck last November aiming to put an end to more than a year of fi»»»

PARIS: Countries must work together to combat the financing of terrorism, the president of the international terrorist financing and money-laundering watchdog FATF, told AFP on Tuesday. “The terrorists respect no border. They have no limit. So countries cannot have the luxury of not working togethe»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia have been drawn in a tough Group A for the preliminary round of the 27th Gulf Cup, scheduled to be held later this year in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The official draw ceremony for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup “Khaleeji 27” took place on Tuesday at the Culture Square, ah»»»

Nigerian forces, working with the United States, have killed 175 ISIS militants in a series of joint air and ground strikes in the country's northeast in recent days, the Defense Headquarters said on Tuesday. The military said operations conducted with US Africa Command destroyed checkpoints, weapo»»»

A United Nations expert on Tuesday raised alarm over the alleged "torture" of Palestinian prisoners and "potentially unlawful deaths" in Israeli prisons since October 2023. The comments come as Israel faces growing scrutiny over detention conditions following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas ins»»»

Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - The weather Tuesday night will be generally partly cloudy, with wind blowing north in the north and centre, and east in the south, light to moderate, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology.The sea...»»»

The opening of three-day international conference on strengthening justice systems through a coordinated European response against human trafficking took place in Sofia on Tuesday. The event was organized by Bulgaria's National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (NCCTHB) and the I»»»

Israeli forces on Tuesday intercepted six remaining vessels from a much larger activist flotilla attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Two other boats are still on their way to the Palestinian territory, according to the activist group's livestream. A live feed on the Global Sumu»»»