Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Argentina's Ushuaia on Monday laid the very first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying the disease, AFP journalists observed. The MV Hondius cruise ship, where a hantavirus outbreak on board killed three people and tr»»»

Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo on Tuesday said he was "cautiously optimistic" about arms sales from the US, after President Donald Trump said he was still considering whether to go ahead with new sales to the Chinese-claimed island. Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping last week, where T»»»

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon’s independent watchdog is probing the legality of the US military’s widely criticized operation targeting alleged drug boats that has killed at least 192 people, US media reported on Monday.President Donald Trump’s administration began striking vessels in the Caribbean and »»»

Doha, Qatar: On International Museum Day 2026, Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum celebrates its role as an arts and culture landmark that embodies inclusivity and diversity, staying true to the vision of renowned modern art master Maqbool Fida Husain. Housed within Qatar Foundat»»»

Moscow, Russia: Russia's army on Tuesday began three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin headed to China. Throughout its more than four-year offensive in Ukraine Moscow has flaunted it»»»

It's the middle of the night in Havana, but Alejandro Benitez is just getting down to work. The power is back on for the first time in 15 hours and Benitez, a fourth-year architecture student, needs to get his assignment in fast before the electricity cuts out again. Desperate times call for desper»»»

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk. Energy markets held center stage after US President Donald Trump signaled "serious negotiations" with Tehran and called off planned strikes, boosting opti»»»

A California jury rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday (May 18, 2026), finding that his claims were barred by the statute of limitations. In a unanimous verdict following roughly two hours of deliberations, the jury determined that Musk had "waited too long to fi»»»

Romania remains a destination for global projects, expertise and capacity in the IT sector, the president of the Employers' Association of the Software and Services Industry (ANIS), Radu Postolache, said at a specialist event.'We must acknowledge that the IT sector, both locally and globally, is fa»»»

General interior fit-out contractor Except Custom Solutions recorded a 30% increase in turnover in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The growth is underpinned by a reshaping of the project portfolio, directly influenced by market preferences. While the HoReCa segment »»»

Leasing transactions for modern office space in Bucharest increased 14% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, while new demand rose by 24%, according to data from Colliers.According to the source, new demand reached approximately 24,000 square metres in the first thr»»»

Romania’s hotel industry recorded a 16% increase in turnover in 2025, reaching €2.2 billion, according to Crosspoint’s estimates, but the drivers behind this growth signal a structural shift. The advance is driven primarily by rate increases and the upscale segment, while overall demand has shown t»»»

The European Commission on Monday proposed mobilising 144 million euros from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Spain, Romania and Cyprus recover from the devastating disasters of 2025, according to a EU Executive release.The largest amount, more than 120 million euros, is set to be »»»

Very important projects to Romania, such as Via Transilvania and slow tourism in the Danube Delta, will be funded with Norwegian grants, the Minister of European Investment and Projects, Dragos Pislaru, said on Thursday, at the end of a government sitting."We have announced that the memorandum will»»»

Timisoara was designated "Destination of the Year 2026" in Romania during a gala hosted on last Thursday evening at the Constanta Casino, where the country's most appreciated cities, spa resorts, authentic villages and natural attractions were awarded."Destination of the Year 2026, now in its sixth»»»

All livestock and poultry numbers increased in 2025 compared with the previous year, with Romania maintaining in second place in the European Union for sheep and goats, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to data published on Friday by the INS, the total number of catt»»»

The number of animals slaughtered and meat production increased in March 2026 for pigs, sheep and goats, and poultry, while they decreased for cattle, both compared with February 2026 and with March 2025, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Thus, in M»»»

LEKTRI.CO, one of the leading players in the electric mobility sector in Romania, has released data for April 2026 on the evolution of the electric vehicle market. During this period, 1,308 electric vehicles were registered, an increase of 113% compared to April 2025, a trend that confirms a resurg»»»

On May 19, 1935, Pope Pius XI canonized Sir Thomas More and Cardinal John Fisher as saints of the Catholic Church. 1 of 3 | On May 19, 1935, Pope Pius XI canonized Sir Thomas More, pictured, and Cardinal John Fisher as saints of the Catholic Church. File Image by J.F. Gleeson/Library of Congress On»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strikes on the towns of Mleekh, Majdal Selm and Kfar Sir 19-05-2026 09:52 AM La»»»

BENGALURU: Oil prices fell 2 percent on Tuesday in ​early Asian trade after US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned attack on Iran to ‌allow for negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. Brent futures for July delivery fell $2.26, or 2 percent, to $109.84 a barrel at 06:52 a.m.»»»

Hundreds of farmers staged protests for a second consecutive day across several Syrian provinces over the government’s wheat purchase price for the current harvest season, denouncing it as unfair and insufficient to cover production costs. Demonstrators warned the pricing policy would discourage wh»»»

Dubai: An Abu Dhabi-based student has turned a moment of anxiety into an opportunity to help her classmates by developing a mobile application aimed to provide support during stressful situations. Nakshatra Prem, a Grade 7 student at Abu Dhabi Indian School, has created “Al Amal – The Hope,” an app»»»

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MOSCOW: Russia’s armed forces will conduct exercises of its nuclear forces from ‌May ‌19 to ‌21, ⁠the defense ministry said on ⁠Tuesday. More than 64,000 personnel and ⁠7,800 pieces ‌of military equipment ‌will be ‌involved ‌in the drills, which will see ballistic ‌and cruise missiles launched ⁠fro»»»

Sofia is ready to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said on bTV’s morning programme. "I have great respect for my colleagues, and I know that they, too, would do a wonderful job with any event, but the scale of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) requires it to be held»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April 2026 stood at 110.61 points, recording a decline of 0.74% compared to March 2026, while rising by 2.62% year-on-year compared to April 2025. The index, which measures inflation, comprises 12 main groups covering 737 goods and services. It is»»»

Australia has secured three shipments of jet fuel from China totaling 600,000 barrels, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday, doubling the national supply. The Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused fuel prices to soar and left many Asia-Pacific nations facing a»»»

The unarmed missile test is to take place on May 20 from the US Vandenberg space force base in California. "The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy of the weapon system," Vandenberg base report states.The Minuteman III, with a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Department of Curriculum and Learning Resources, celebrated the conclusion of the seventh edition of the Reading Olympiad project and the tenth season of the Arab Reading Challenge at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The eve»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-manar correspondent: Israeli airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya in southern Lebanon 19-05-2026 09:04 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-ma»»»

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic signed trilateral sub-loan agreements under the Quality and Innovation in Higher Education (QIHE) project with the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and five state universities with special status. According t»»»

PARIS: French Finance Minister Roland Lescure ​said on Tuesday that G7 finance ministers had agreed that the ‌International ‌Monetary ​Fund ‌and ⁠the ​World Bank needed to ⁠step up efforts to aid vulnerable countries. Lescure, who ⁠is hosting ‌a ‌G7 ​finance ‌ministers’ meeting ‌in Paris, made the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School, Doha has made history at the Alice Programming Competition 2026, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar under the guidance of the Hamad Bin Jassim Center for K 12 Computer Science Education. The school swept the Advanced Category with 1st and 2nd positions a»»»

Rome, Italy: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday in Rome with Diplomatic Advisor to Prime Minister, Fabrizio Saggio. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and relations and discussed regional developments, part»»»

President of the Republic of Albania H E Bajram Begaj met yesterday with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The meeting explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discussed several issues of mutual interest. He also met in Tirana alos with HE Minister »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), through its Institute of Public Administration, yesterday organised a thought-provoking discussion session titled “Leaders Ready for the Future in a Changing Work Environment” as part of the Cultural Salon at the ongoing 35th D»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, successfully concluded the second edition of its Women’s Padel Tournament 2026, bringing together residents in a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit, and friendly competition. Held at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has reached a new academic milestone, with its Public Administration programmes earning initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programmes (ACBSP) for a period of 10 years. The distinction makes them the only hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first edition of the Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase will be held today, organised by Pre-University Education at Qatar Science & Technology Park, bringing together students from across its schools to present up to 50 innovative, student-led projects addressing real-world challen»»»

More than half of the money from the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument will remain in Romania, representing a much cheaper capital injection than any other, the interim Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Irineu Darau, told Digi 24 private television broadc»»»

Inflation and cost of life are the main concerns of the population, the society being dominated by a climate of distrust and pessimism to the direction where Romania is going and the political instability has become of the central topics in the public perception, shows a CURS opinion poll made in t»»»

In the first three months of 2026, the balance-of-payments current account posted a deficit of EUR 5,338 million, compared with EUR 6,153 million in the same year-ago period, according to the National Bank of Romania (BNR) release.The breakdown shows that the deficit on trade in goods declined by E»»»

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Bucharest is leading an investigation into suspected procurement and subsidy fraud involving non-repayable EU funding to support small farms and young farmers.According to an EPPO press release, searches were carried out in Dambovita County on May 1»»»

The Senate adopted, on Monday, the emergency ordinance that allows the filling of vacant positions of contractual personnel in the Ministry of National Defense, the Special Telecommunications Service and the justice system, also introducing the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) among the instituti»»»

Romanian Naval Forces personnel, alongside military structures and specialists from five allied and partner states, are taking part in OPEX 26, an exercise involving autonomous unmanned systems held in the Black Sea from May 18 to 29.The multinational operational experimentation exercise OPEX 26 is»»»

If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday, AUR would win 32% of the vote, according to a CURS poll conducted between May 1 and 14. PSD is estimated at 24%, while PNL stands at 20%. USR would obtain 10% and UDMR is at the 5% threshold. The survey also shows that PNRR, the party led by Cristia»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) went up to second place in voting preferences for the parliamentary elections, behind the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) and ahead of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), according to the Informat.ro - INSCOP Research Barometer conducted between 11 and 14 M»»»