Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition seized control of the electoral timetable on Wednesday by submitting a motion to dissolve Israel's parliament early, paving the way for early elections. The bill, which was signed by leaders of the six parliamentary groups in the governin»»»

ROME: ​Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, saying it was a betrayal of diplomacy.Leo, who has drawn Trump’s ire in recent weeks after criticizing the Ir»»»

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement is due on Thursday to elect a new central committee for the first time in 10 years, as it faces existential challenges in the wake of the Gaza war. During the three-day general conference, the movement will vote on the central committee, its high»»»

Serbia is not satisfied with a revised proposal from Hungary’s MOL Group to acquire a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on May 13, adding negotiations would continue. »»»

Serbia is not satisfied with a revised proposal from Hungary’s MOL Group to acquire a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on May 13, adding negotiations would continue. »»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the increasing prospect of a leadership challenge on Thursday, with his health minister reported to be ready to resign and his former deputy calling on him to "reflect" on his position. Starmer, who has repeatedly said he would fight to keep his job, has so»»»

This photo, taken June 30, 2019, shows U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meeting at the House of Freedom in the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom. File Photo by Yonhap Preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong»»»

New Delhi: Virat Kohli said his love of cricket keeps him going but admitted his career "is going to finish one day" after ending a mini slump in form with a match-winning IPL century. Regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen of his generation, the 37-year-old Kohli is a hero to hundreds of»»»

New Delhi: India's main opposition party Congress named the chief minister for the southern state of Kerala on Thursday, after a rare decisive election victory. The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, was a dominant force for decades -- but has dramatically lost ground to the Hindu-nationalist Bha»»»

Philippine lawmakers are set to open an impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte next week, officials said Thursday of the second attempt to force her from office. Two-thirds of the 24-seat Senate would be needed to convict her, but that chamber is controlled by party affiliates and allies,»»»

In a preemptive political maneuver, the Israeli occupation government coalition has advanced a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset, seeking to control the pace of its own collapse rather than hand the opposition a political victory. According to a report by ‘Israel Hayom’ political correspondent Benn»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports two strikes, including one carried out by a drone, on the southern town of Tuffahta in Sidon district in sou»»»

LONDON: Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are likely to break out into open rebellion Thursday, with one potential rival expected to announce his bid for the job and another clearing the way for her to enter any future leadership contest. Allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting»»»

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 Zibqine and Yatar 14-05-2026 11:07 AM Latest News Urgen»»»

In one of the more sensational details emerging from the unfolding corruption investigation into Ukraine’s elite, it emerged that former head of Ukraine’s presidential office, Andriy Yermak, consulted a fortune teller called Veronica Feng Shui before making all important decisions. »»»

In a geopolitical environment marked by rising security risks and the acceleration of European rearmament efforts, Romania is at a strategic inflection point where defence-related decisions could have a significant impact on both national security and long-term economic development. These are among»»»

More than 860,000 foreign pilgrims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as the kingdom ramps up large-scale logistical, transport and digital operations ahead of the peak rituals in Mecca, Tawfiq Al Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah, said. Al Rabiah said: "As of Wedn»»»

Romania currently occupies the bottom tier of the European Union’s digital transformation, with only 5.2% of enterprises utilising artificial intelligence technologies as of 2025. While the broader European market has reached a 54% business adoption rate in 2026, local firms struggle to move past t»»»

ING Bank Romania has launched a range of online services for businesses, designed to make banking more accessible. Even loan applications can be completed entirely online, removing the need for branch visits, and users are able to view personalised offers in real time, including borrowing capacity »»»

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday issued a proclamation convening the state's General Assembly for a special session on June 17 to consider revising the state's congressional map. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Gov. Brian Kemp has called for a special session of»»»

On May 14, 2000, hundreds of thousands of mothers and other gun-control advocates took part in the "Million Mom March" in Washington and several other cities, demanding "sensible" gun laws. 1 of 6 | Marchers in the Million Mom March start out walking down the National Mall with the Washington Monum»»»

MANILA: ​The Philippine Senate will convene ‌as ‌an ​impeachment ‌court ⁠on ​May ⁠18 for ⁠the ‌trial ‌of ​Vice President ‌Sara Duterte, ‌its president ‌Alan Peter Cayetano ⁠said on ⁠Thursday. Duterte was accused in an impeachment complaint of misusing public funds, accumulating unexplained wealth a»»»

The state of emergency in Hungary, introduced in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and later extended in 2022 due to the Russia-Ukraine war, has ended after six years. According to data available in the online national legal database, more than 170 government decrees were issued over the pas»»»

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaBBC News ReutersConflict in eastern DR Congo has caused a massive humanitarian crisis Summary executions and rape were among the atrocities committed by the M23 rebe»»»

A Palestinian source and a Western source close to the office of Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative for Gaza at the Board of Peace, said Mladenov is studying “new options” with Israel on moving forward with the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan. The options inc»»»

From humble beginnings in the 1970s, Bangladesh’s textile and readymade garments (RMG) industry has grown to become the most important part of the nation's economy. It provides livelihood to millions of people. More than 4,500 garment factories and over 1,500 textile mills operate in various indust»»»

Russia has pushed ahead with the deployment of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to date — the RS-28 Sarmat, a weapon Moscow claims will form the backbone of its nuclear deterrent for decades to come. »»»

Russia has pushed ahead with the deployment of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to date — the RS-28 Sarmat, a weapon Moscow claims will form the backbone of its nuclear deterrent for decades to come. »»»

Russia goes to the polls on September 18-20 for its first State Duma elections since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. All 450 seats in the lower house of the Federal Assembly are at stake, and the outcome — United Russia retaining its overwhelming majority — is not seriously in doubt. The real i»»»

Lebanon heads into direct talks with Israel on Thursday, with little room to maneuver as positions harden on both sides. Officials in Beirut believe Israel does not want to end the war soon, while Hezbollah, fully aligned with Iran, has largely cut off contact with Lebanese authorities. The third c»»»

The catastrophic defeat suffered by the UK’s ruling Labour Party in this month’s local elections has not only raised doubts about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s ability to remain in office. The scale of the defeat has prompted concerns that the result could spell the end of the two-party system »»»

Slovenia’s largest bank, Nova Ljubljanska banka (NLBR) announced on May 13 that it had published a prospectus for a voluntary public takeover bid aimed at acquiring a controlling stake in Austria’s Addiko Bank, formally opening the acceptance period for shareholders. »»»

AMMAN — The Jordanian-Hungarian Friendship Association, in cooperation with the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC), organised a seminar on prospects for Jordanian-Hungarian trade and economic cooperation, with the participation of Hungarian Ambassador to Jordan Péter Jakab and economic stakeholders.Ac»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. Security cooperation was also discussed duri»»»

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh – Trump's top pick – as the new Federal Reserve chair in the most partisan vote ever for the role. Warsh takes over as policymakers warn persistent price pressures could complicate President Donald Trump’s push for lower borrowing costs. The US Senat»»»

In a late-night social media blitz before his high-stakes China visit, Donald Trump unleashed a string of debunked conspiracy theories, AI-generated images and attacks on his political rivals. Posting 55 times in a span of 3 hours, Trump tore into former President Barack Obama, accusing him - witho»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) discussed the upcoming World Cup and AFCON competitions. "I'm confident that an African country will win the World Cup," Patrice Motsepe said. "We have to aspire high and high". He also »»»

French prosecutors on Wednesday demanded a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy who had launched an appeal against his conviction for accepting illegal campaign contributions from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy became the first modern French president »»»

US President Donald Trump's highly anticipated visit to Beijing on Wednesday comes at a restless moment for a world worried about war and trade disputes. Trump has said he will have a "long talk" about Iran with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and will also discuss US arms sales to Taiwan. Here»»»

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since 2017. The stakes are high for the two-day summit, which analysts suggest could mark a tipping point in the relationship between the superpowers – likely in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s favour.  Durin»»»

Gunfire broke out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday as authorities attempted to arrest Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity linked to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug crackdown. There were no casua»»»

The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rival firms' tickets on their websites under new rules unveiled Wednesday aimed at streamlining travel on a fragmented rail network that remains broken into national systems. Critics say the current system makes it unnecessarily complicated to book mu»»»

King Charles III delivered the British government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections. The monarch said Britain would introduce legislation»»»

This week British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been fighting for his political survival as more than 80 members of his own party have asked him to step down, and recent polls show him to be Britain’s most unpopular leader on record. Just two years ago Starmer entered Downing Steet after winning »»»

The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify D.C. disbarment proceedings against Jeffrey Clark, seen here in October 2020 as acting assistant U.S. attorney general. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/EPA-EFE May 13 (UPI) -- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday evening a»»»

The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev carried out a sweeping replacement of all 28 regional governors in Bulgaria in a single decision adopted during a regular meeting of the Council of Ministers. One of the most notable aspects of the reshuffle is the large number of newly appointed governo»»»

Washington: Senior US Air Force officials told lawmakers that the rapidly evolving threat from China is forcing the Pentagon to reassess whether the planned fleet of 100 B-21 bombers will be enough, as Congress pressed the military on ageing aircraft, tanker vulnerabilities and drone threats. Testi»»»

MAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior has intensified its crackdown on Hajj regulation violators, announcing administrative decisions against 19 individuals—five expatriates and 14 citizens—caught transporting 29 unauthorized persons into the holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency has reported. These»»»

Dubai’s highest court has revised a child visitation arrangement after finding that a father’s Friday work schedule made part of the order impractical, in a ruling that highlighted the need to balance parental rights with the child’s wellbeing and daily routine. Visitation refers to the legal right»»»

BEIJING: President Donald Trump on Thursday kicks off the busiest portion of his China visit, a summit expected to be long on pageantry and symbolism but unlikely to feature major breakthroughs on key issues like trade, US relations with Taiwan or the war in Iran. He arrived at an elaborate welcome»»»