Tunis, May 18 (TAP)- Tunisia has finalised its new climate strategic framework (NDC 3.0), a massive plan aimed at mobilising $55 billion over the 2026–2035 period to confront climate change. Faced with increasing vulnerability, the country is...»»»

LONDON: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met his Lithuanian counterpart, Kestutis Budrys, during a visit to Lithuania on Monday, marking the first trip by a Jordanian foreign minister to the Baltic state. Safadi and Budrys discussed a plan for formal political consultations in the coming mon»»»

RAMALLAH: Settlers cut down olive trees in the town of Taybeh, east of Ramallah, on Monday. According to the Al-Baydar human rights organization, a number of colonists cut down several olive trees in the area as part of ongoing attacks targeting agricultural lands and Palestinian property. The orga»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Miguel Moratinos to respond to Kiev's persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "The head»»»

The United States announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services from the region. The public health measures announced by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Pr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters confronted at 14:15 on Monday 18-05-2026 an “Israeli” warplane in the skies of the western sector with a surfac»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:55 on Monday 18-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy ar»»»

Tirana: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Tirana on Monday with Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania HE Ferit Hoxha. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries, along with wa»»»

WASHINGTON: The American global affairs magazine Foreign Policy hosted on Monday Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League, for a discussion session focused on religious, intellectual and international issues. The event, which took place in Washington, wa»»»

BAKU: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen and UN-Habitat signed an agreement to implement the second phase of the adequate housing project during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Saudi reconstruction program was represented by assistant super»»»

Aiku is a new Japanese restaurant in Jeddah built around the concept of handrolls. It was created by four cousins from Al-Fadl family who wanted to introduce a modern Japanese dining experience to Saudi Arabia’s growing food scene. The kitchen is led by Chef Joseph Caballero, who brings more than 1»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was "not open" to any concessions after receiving Iran's latest peace proposal. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he is "not open" to any concessions for Iran. Tehran understands "what's going to be happening s»»»

A teenager nicknamed "The Girl in the River Main" after her body was found floating in Germany a quarter-century ago bearing signs of abuse has finally been identified, leading to her father's arrest, Interpol said Monday. The girl was named as Diana S, aged 16, the organisation said, adding that s»»»

Dubai: Gulf Air has restored 75% of its global network and is steadily increasing flights across key international markets, as the Bahraini carrier moves toward full operational recovery by June 1, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The airline»»»

Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime is part of President Javier Milei's investment strategy to increase foreign currency inflows and accelerate development in sectors considered critical to Argentina’s economy, including oil, natural gas, mining, infrastructure and renewable energy. Photo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes launched an attack targeting the town of Burj al-Shamali, South Lebanon 18-05-2026 20:18 PM Lates»»»

TIRANA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Tirana on Monday with Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania HE Olta Xhacka. During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and deve»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:20 on Monday 18-05-2026 the site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Al-Oweida Hill with tw»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) - The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) North Africa launched on Monday a call for environmental responsibility to keep beaches clean and preserve the richness of marine ecosystems, as the summer season approaches, visitor numbers...»»»

LONDON: An Egyptian bricklayer and his son have been praised in Italy after helping to stop a knife-wielding attacker who rammed his car into pedestrians at the weekend. Osama Shalaby, 56, and his 20-year-old son, Mohamed, were among a small group of passers-by who took down the attacker as he atte»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Prince ‌William will sell off parts of his vast Duchy of Cornwall estate over the next decade to help ​fund plans to invest more than 500 million pounds ($670 million) in local communities, including affordable housing and environmental projects. The sales were reported by the Tim»»»

RAMALLAH: The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Monday said Fatah would prioritize Gaza and return it “to the fold of Palestinian legitimacy,” the day after being elected to the movement’s top decision-making body. Fatah’s first congress in a decade came as the Palestinian movement face»»»

Doha, Qatar: The competitions of HH the Amir Table Tennis Cup for the 2025-2026 sports season kicked off Monday at the Abdullah Bin Suhaim Hall at Qatar Sports Club. Nine clubs are participating in the championship: Al Wakrah, Al Shamal, Qatar Club, Al Rayyan, Al Ahli, Al Sadd, Al Khor, Al Gharafa,»»»

Damascus, May.18 (SANA) “The Syrian Arab Republic has expressed appreciation for the EU’s decision to lift sanctions imposed on seven Syrian governmental entities, including the Ministries of Interior and Defense, while renewing sanctions against figures linked to the deposed regime and who committ»»»

Members of a Military Honor Guard stand with an American flag and a Canadian flag at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 2017. On Monday, the Defense Department said it was suspending its involvement in a joint military board with Canada. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo»»»

Protesters block an avenue in El Alto, Bolivia, on Sunday. Photo by Gabriel Marquez/EPA May 18 (UPI) -- The United States expressed support for Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz as the country entered a third consecutive week of protests, road blockades and political tensions that have caused food, me»»»

Dubai: The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) will unveil a series of smart security initiatives and AI-powered solutions during its participation in ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, taking place from May 19 to 21, as the UAE continues to accelerate efforts to strengthen innovation and sustainability i»»»

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday it will not take up an appeal from a group of drug makers attempting to block negotiations for lower drug prices. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday it will not take up an appeal from a group of »»»

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. During the meeting, held as part of Sheikh Abdullah’s working v»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital government services, Qatar is expanding digital platforms as a means of accessing essential services through various ministries. These applications allow citizens and residents to access services via smartphone, reducing the need fo»»»

Washington, United States: The US Treasury secretary on Monday said Washington was extending by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the Iran war. The latest "temporary 30-day general license" will "provide the most vu»»»

Four people were killed and another eight wounded when a gunman opened fire near the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, the DHA and IHA news agencies reported. At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire at a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere and the assail»»»

Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said the authority views promoting financial literacy among young people and university students as a strategic investment in the future of the non-banking financial sector, supporting market expansion and fostering innovation. H»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) - Thunderstorm cells with scattered rainfall are expected Monday night, with locally heavy showers over the western highlands and hail in limited areas, extending to some eastern ares of the centre and south, according to...»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) - The Tunisian startup "Oleo Mar Sarl", represented by its founder Sami Guetari and specialising in the circular economy and marine biotechnologies, has been selected to participate in the 4th fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa,...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received Monday a phone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif. Discussion during the call, focused on bilateral relations and ways t»»»

The US Treasury secretary on Monday said Washington was extending by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the Iran war. The latest "temporary 30-day general license" will "provide the most vulnerable nations with the a»»»

A team of Romanian men, acting as proxies for the Iranian government, carried out a knife attack on a journalist working for a Persian-language media organization in London, prosecutors told a British court on Monday. Pouria Zaratifoukolaei, known as Pouria Zeraati, a British journalist of Iranian »»»

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parr denied a media report that Cuba obtained more than 300 military drones. File Photo by Hector Retamal/EPA/Pool May 18 (UPI) -- Cuba's foreign minister on Monday reaffirmed the country's right to "self-defense" against external aggression after a media repo»»»

Baku: The State of Qatar participated in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), which kicked off Sunday in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan and runs until May 22 under the theme "Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities." The WUF is organized by the United Nations Human Settlements»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Health announced today the launch and activation of the Central Emergency Response Room. The Ministry reported that the first phase officially commenced in Tripoli after conducting tests and inspections. This will be followed by the second phase targeting the we»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the vehicle of the commander of the 300th Brigade of the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Shome»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 a newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Maroun»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters carried out between 15:00 and 15:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 extensive fire raids on all the positionings of the “I»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) - The food trade balance recorded a surplus of about TND 963.5 million at the end of April 2026, compared with TND 634.5 million during the same period in 2025, up 51.9%. Thus the coverage rate improved to 134.6%.According to...»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee for Smart Government and Digital Leadership. The meeting reviewed progress on national plans and projects related to digital government, ways to en»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and streng»»»

MAKKAH: Kidana Development Co. is continuing a series of infrastructure and service projects at the holy sites as part of efforts to improve pilgrim comfort, mobility and operational readiness during this year’s Hajj season. The company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and»»»