BEIJING - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that, under the Constitution, elections would have to be called within 90 days if he were to resign. Vucic, who is on an official visit to China, told Serbian reporters in Beijing that "it is known how everything works" and that, if and wh»»»

Residents affected by the floods in the Sevlievo area can receive at least three forms of social support, with total aid reaching up to nearly EUR 4,000, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova during a news briefing near Sevlievo on Monday. She added that 110 home visits had already be»»»

Israel said on Monday a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, taking to 23 the number of its troops killed in the war with Hezbollah. A military statement named him as 19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer of the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, who "fell in combat in southern Lebanon". During t»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize "today", adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack. "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, »»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon in 2000 »»»

Abu Dhabi: Eid Al Adha is expected to begin in the UAE in two days, with millions across the country preparing for prayers, family gatherings and festive celebrations marking one of the most important occasions in the Islamic calendar. According to astronomical calculations, the Hajj season for 202»»»

ANGELES: Philippine rescuers were racing against time on Monday in a search ​for possible signs of life more than 24 hours after the collapse ofa building under construction in the city of Angeles, with crews carefully removing rocks and surrounding debris by hand. The painstaking manual operation »»»

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Beijing: China always believes that dialogue and negotiation are the right path for the Iran situation, and the use of force is a dead end, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on media reports that the »»»

Dubai: The United States and Iran appear closer than they have been in months to a possible agreement that could halt the war in the Middle East and ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. But despite optimistic statements from President Donald Trump and signals from Tehran, major questions rema»»»

Rescuers pulled two more construction workers from the wreckage of a collapsed nine-story hotel before dawn Monday, but both later died, deepening fears for at least 20 others still believed trapped beneath tonnes of concrete, twisted steel, and shattered scaffolding, rescuers said. The unfinished »»»

Dubai: In a humanitarian initiative launched ahead of Eid Al Adha, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC), in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment, has settled Dh3.5 million in rental-related liabilities to secure the release of 54 inmates and reunite them with»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that progress has been made in negotiations with Iran, while tampering expectations that there was a forth coming announcement about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Secretary of Stat»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame left Doha on Monday morning, after a working visit to the country. HE and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul»»»

The Israeli enemy confirmed on Sunday that one soldier was killed and another seriously wounded after an explosive-laden drone launched by Hezbollah detonated near an Israeli occupation force in southern Lebanon. The drone struck at approximately 3:30 p.m., targeting Israeli troops operating near t»»»

Peshawar, Pakistan: At least 17 people were killed and 10 injured in a road accident on Monday in northwest Pakistan, officials said. The crash occurred when a passenger bus travelling from Swat to Peshawar in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province developed a mechanical fault and stopped on the roadside.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Monday, May 25, 2026, a cable of congratulations to HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

CAIRO: A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.” It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take ef»»»

PESHAWAR: At least 17 people were killed and 10 injured in a road accident on Monday in northwest Pakistan, officials said. The crash occurred when a passenger bus traveling from Swat to Peshawar in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province developed a mechanical fault and stopped on the roadside. Passengers»»»

1/11Muslim pilgrims perform evening prayers around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from abroad for this year’s Hajj, according to Saudi authorities.AP2/11A Muslim pilgrim»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are compelled to operate again»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha yesterday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi. The Minister of State for International Coop»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured a number of military and security entities in recognition of their efforts in supporting environmental initiatives and activities, as well as their role in supporting national environment»»»

MOSCOW: Two people were killed Monday in Ukrainian strikes on the Russian border regions of Belgorod and Bryansk, local authorities said. “A drone attacked a vehicle in the town of Graivoron,” the authorities of the Belgorod region said in a statement, reporting that “a civilian was killed.” In Bry»»»

Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»

Prague: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said no party should be allowed to dominate the Strait of Hormuz or use it as leverage against the global economy, as the UAE outlined its response to mounting disruptions affecting international trade routes during a strategic dial»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the “Destination Imagination” programme for the 2025/2026 academic season. The programme is implemented in public and private schools in the State of Qatar in partnership with the Minist»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently organised a workshop on the role of regulatory authorities in supporting coeliac disease patients, at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, in conjunction with World Coeliac Awareness Day. Coeliac d»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AIMathilda Jordanova-DudaThis medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs. https://p.dw.com/p/5ECzXWill rapidly adopting»»»

Asian shares mostly rose Monday and oil prices plunged after US President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 2.8% to 65,130.03. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.4% to 8,692.00. The Shanghai Composite gained 0.8% to 4,143.97. Tradi»»»

Two people were killed Monday in Ukrainian strikes on the Russian border regions of Belgorod and Bryansk, local authorities said. "A drone attacked a vehicle in the town of Graivoron," the authorities of the Belgorod region said in a statement, reporting that "a civilian was killed." In Bryansk, a »»»

Doha: Dozens of visitors attended the pavilion of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center at the Book Fair and the Prophetic Biography Exhibition organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The center participated by presenting the virtual reality film “Journ»»»

Doha: To introduce Eid al-Adha and the Qatari traditions associated with it, the women’s section of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a variety of activities aimed at educating non-Arabic-speaking women about this special season. The women’s section held its “»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, received yesterday at the Chamber’s headquarters, H E Nguyen Huy Hiep, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the State of Qatar. The meeting discussed economic and trade relations between the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim met with owners of Qatari Hajj campaigns (Hajj tour operators) to review readiness levels and operational plans ahead of the start of 2026 Hajj season, reaffirming that »»»

EUobserver sat down for an interview with Wojciech Wiewiórowski, the EU’s Data Protection Supervisor. Wiewiórowski, from Poland, caused headlines this month with his annual report, highlighting how complaints of data-breaches against Europol, the continent’s supra-police force had soared. He also t»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as both countries seek to reinforce strategic and economic ties despite recent trade tensions. In meetings on Sunday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fo»»»

The death toll rose to four Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with more than a dozen people still believed missing, authorities said. Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way Sunday, hitting »»»

The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday, with more than 1.5 million pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia from abroad. Saudi officials said the influx comes as the region remains on edge due to a fragile ceasefire linked to the Iran war and wider geopoli»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today". "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, referring to the potential agreement. "We have what I thi»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize on Monday, as President Donald Trump tempered expectations. The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imp»»»

TORONTO: A tent-shaped tomb in southwest London that has stood largely inaccessible for more than 70 years reopened last month. The Burton Mausoleum in Mortlake, the final resting place of Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel, reopened in April following a two-year, $334,6»»»

The national plan for secondary education admissions in Bulgaria for the 2026/2027 school year shows that 63% of the enrolment positions are for vocational training. To ensure that secondary-level vocational education is linked to the needs of the labour market, it is essential to develop the dual »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their h»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»

Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»