DUBAI: Iranian Supreme ​Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on his Telegram ‌channel ‌on Tuesday ​that ‌Gulf ⁠powers ​will no ⁠longer be a shield for United States ⁠bases ‌and the ‌US ​will ‌no ‌longer have a safe haven ‌in the region, as Tehran ⁠and ⁠Washington discuss a framework to end their »»»

PARIS: The French government said Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of which were drownings. “What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths directly or indirectly related to the heat,” government»»»

The Israeli army struck Tuesday several towns and villages in south Lebanon, including Kafra, Srifa, Shohour, Majdal Selem, Kawthariyet al-Rez, Arnoun, Yohmor-Shqif, Zawtar, Mayfadoun and Arzoun. An Israeli airstrike late Monday on Mashghara in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, the country's state-»»»

Dubai: As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in government systems, critical infrastructure, and public services, Gulf countries are increasingly shifting their focus from simply adopting AI tools to building sovereign AI capabilities that ensure long-term control, resilience, and digi»»»

1/8Arafat Day, observed around 70 days after the end of Ramadan, marks the second day of Hajj and is considered one of the holiest days in Islam. The occasion commemorates the day when a Quranic verse was revealed declaring the perfection of Islam and the completion of Allah’s blessings upon believ»»»

North Korea launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by North Korea this year. The missile fired from Jongju, a city near the North's west coast, flew about 80 kilometers (50 m»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Resisting occupation and aggression isn’t an act of rebellion against the state nor a breach of the Constitution; rather, it’s l»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah calls for canceling political sectarianism in order to fully implement the constitutional reforms approved by the Taif Agreement »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President HE Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth under the Al Majed Jewellery umbrella has officially announced their retail presence in Doha. The Maison GéraldGenta is built on a dialogue between instinctive design and technical mastery, where technique serves imagination, and artistry is unbound by conv»»»

The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) is warning consumers about the importance of the responsible use of food supplements and the major risks they expose themselves to when purchasing products that do not comply with the legal regulations in force.'The supplements mar»»»

The volume of construction works in Romania increased more than 6% in the first two months of 2026, following a record year in 2025, while the sector remained in April the only major economic driver still showing growth, according to a specialist analysis.The Colliers report, based on Eurostat data»»»

The port in the Sulina Free Zone is nearing the moment when it will become fully operational, following the completion of the main infrastructure works. The Director of the Sulina Free Zone Administration (AZL), Dragos Ionita, says that the port platform, the docking quay, and the access road are a»»»

Only 5.2% of companies in Romania currently use technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI), compared to a European average of about 20%, while 66% of Romanian SMEs say they want to adopt such solutions, said Viorel Baltaretu, entrepreneur and former secretary of state in the Ministry of Eco»»»

The National Company for Road Infrastructure Management (CNAIR) approved on Thursday the feasibility study for the Brasov – Fagaras Highway, a project estimated at 7.74 billion lei without VAT, which is set to connect the two cities through a route of nearly 50 kilometers. According to a statement »»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is preparing to welcome its guests during the Eid Al Adha holiday in an atmosphere that revives the blessed spirit of the occasion and spreads joy among all visitors, amid the expected influx of worshippers attending Eid prayers and daily prayers, as well as vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: As preparations for Eid Al Adha gather momentum across Qatar, beauticians, tailors, and henna artists are experiencing a significant increase in customer patronage, with some businesses extending working hours to meet growing demand. Speaking to The Peninsula, hair colourist and co-fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Eid al-Adha approaches, homes across Qatar are packed with familiar traditions and preparations: deep cleaning, buying clothes, arranging family visits, and decorating homes. For many, the days leading up to Eid are just as meaningful as the celebration itself, where religious pract»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Super Duty 2020-2022 models. In a statement, the Minister said that the recall is due to a potential issue in which, in some affected vehic»»»

Doha, Qatar: The BPSMUN 2026, themed “Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation for Sustainable Development through Inclusivity,” was held at the Basant Kumar Auditorium on May 23 with great enthusiasm and academic spirit. The conference witnessed the participation of 125 delegates along with 35 organisin»»»

New Delhi: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the meeting»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Israel would intensify strikes against Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Israel's military soon thereafter said it was attacking Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and other areas. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire in mid-Ap»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, highlighting the landmark institution as a platform for preserving Islamic heritage, advancing scholarship and strengthening cultural d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, hosted a special gastronomy event titled “Flavours from India” at Katara Cultural Village on May 24, 2026. The event brought together Ambassadors, diplomats, Qatari dignitaries, members of the Indi»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday and stocks dithered as investor optimism over an imminent US-Iran peace deal was tempered ‌by new US strikes in the Middle East. US forces conducted strikes in southern Iran in what was described as defensive action, as Tehran’s top negotiator and its foreign m»»»

On May 26, 2021, a gunman opened fire at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority rail yard in San Jose, Calif., killing nine people and himself. 1 of 6 | Father of Paul Megia (R) mourns at a memorial vigil for nine slain transit workers including Paul Megia in San Jose, Calif., on May 27, 202»»»

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow up of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund, in cooperation with sev»»»

Sydney: A show featuring dozens of drones in dazzling displays above Sydney’s Darling Harbour has been called off, organisers said Tuesday, after the flying gadgets malfunctioned and fell into the water. Vivid Sydney takes place every year and features drones, fireworks and art shows across the Aus»»»

Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United Kingdom have entered a new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation, following the official announcement in London of the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between the two sides. This represents a structural shift that enhances inves»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Lebanon can’t become a true final homeland for its people through slogans alone, but through safeguarding its land and citizens,»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine, a distinguished virologist and researcher at QU, received the Vaccine Research and Innovation Award during the 8th Saudi International Vaccination Forum (SIVF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The award recognises Dr. Yassine’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network has won 12 awards at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. The winners were announced during a virtual ceremony held on May 21, 2026. Al Jazeera Arabic Channel won two Gold Awards and one Bronze Award for documentaries and programmes covering developmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard H E Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatar Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al-Ghanim, Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force. During the visit, he was briefed on the progress of wor»»»

NEW DELHI/MONTREAL: Indian officials investigating last year’s deadly Air India crash are preparing an interim report rather than a final one ahead of the anniversary of the Boeing 787 accident that killed 260 people, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The interim report from India’»»»

The automotive sector, agriculture and HoReCa are facing layoffs, insolvencies and company closures amid a lack of measures to support the business environment and a liquidity shortage in the economy, making stability and a government with a clear long-term direction essential, IMM Romania presiden»»»

Staff from public institutions involved in the implementation of projects financed from European funds will be able to benefit from increases of up to 40% of the basic salary, according to the draft of the new salary law published on Monday in public debate by the Ministry of Labor, Family, Youth a»»»

The Republic of Moldova could register an economic growth of approximately 2% this year and average inflation of 8.1% stated on Monday the governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu at a specialized conference.'In the summer of 2025, we began cutting the monetary policy rate, bringing it »»»

The Three Seas Initiative, which Greece has also joined, will transform the eastern and south-eastern parts of the European Union, said Iulian-Cosmin Margeloiu, Secretary of State with the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, on Monday at the event 'Strategic Regional »»»

Romania and Greece share an important regional responsibility, co-operating on the development of transport infrastructure, in the energy sector and to create the most attractive possible environment for investment and regional trade, said Luca Niculescu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign »»»

The international evolutions over the last five years showed the strategic importance of interconnection between Greece, Bulgaria and Romania for the consolidation of resilience and security of the extended region and Europe, stated on Monday Evangelia-Lili Grammatika, ambassador of the Hellenic Re»»»

Greek investments in Romania are at a good level, with over 2,000 Greek companies present, and exports have reached a high level of development, Konstantinos Gkioulekas, Deputy Minister of Interior for the regions of Macedonia and Thrace, said on Monday."Investments are at a good level. There are c»»»

Most Romanians would vote against the dismissal of President Nicusor Dan if a referendum on the issue were held, according to the Informat.ro - INSCOP Research Barometer conducted between 11 and 14 May.If a referendum on dismissing the president were organised next Sunday, 44% of Romanians say they»»»

The financing of political parties remains dominated by subsidies, including "massive" reimbursements for campaigns, and loans - one of the major changes seen over the past two electoral cycles, according to a report Expert Forum published on Monday.Titled "Political Party Financing in 2025 and the»»»

The Ministry of National Defense (MApN) announced that, between June 25 and 27, the multinational military drill NOBLE BLUEPRINT 2026 (NOBL26) will be taking place in Romania, a training activity organized under the coordination of the Allied Joint Force Command Naples, in cooperation with the Join»»»

Austria's Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhard Karner will pay a visit to Romania on Tuesday.According to the Romanian Interior Ministry, Karner and his Romanian counterpart Catalin Predoiu will deliver a press statement at 17:30 in the Port of Constanta, focusing on the security of Romania's a»»»

During the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu took part in discussions on peace in Ukraine and Romania's strategic role in the Black Sea region.According to a Foreign Ministry press release issued on Saturday, Toiu attended the 21st edition of the GLOBSEC Forum, one of E»»»

Culture Minister Demeter András István announced his resignation on Monday, after the emergence of an audio recording attributed to him, in which he is heard using vulgar language in a private discussion with subordinates.In his resignation letter, Demeter wrote: "Esteemed Mr. Prime Minister, follo»»»

Water service to Sevlievo and other settlements in the region of Gabrovo that were left without drinking water due to a rupture in the city’s main water supply line was restored shortly before midnight, the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry announced on Tuesday. On Monday, Regional Dev»»»