Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, affirmed his Ministry’s orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment. His affirmation came during a meeting held with the Mayor of Jadu Municipality, in the presence of members of the Muni»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary on Tuesday suspended a presidential body that had ordered the restoration of Internet access after months of near-total blackout since the war with the United States and Israel. The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said the ruling suspending the presidential body followed t»»»

A bypass road around the landslide-damaged section near the Makaza border crossing on the main route to Greece is expected to be completed within 3–4 days, the regional administration in Kardzhali said on Tuesday. Authorities say the detour has already been paved and marked, with guardrails and sig»»»

ARAFAT: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah conducted field tours of pilgrim camps in Mina, including those for international and domestic pilgrims, as part of direct oversight of Hajj preparations. Al-Rabiah reviewed the readiness of accommodation facilities and operational »»»

1 of 3 | An animal rescuer in England came to the rescue of a pony that somehow ended up completely stuck inside a large tractor tire. Photo courtesy of the RSPCA May 22 (UPI) -- An animal rescuer in England came to the rescue of a pony that somehow ended up completely stuck inside a large tractor »»»

KHARTOUM: A drone strike blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed 14 people, mostly women, in Sudanese town of Al-Tina, on the border with Chad, a survivor of the attack and a government official told AFP on Tuesday. Locals who rushed to bury the dead “found 14 bodies at the bomb site»»»

BARCELONA: Jonathan Andic, son of the founder of the Mango clothing empire, who has been arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into his father’s 2024 death, has denied the accusation of murder. Andic called the allegation “serious, unjust and unfounded,” in an open letter to staff published»»»

MINA: Indian academic Kamaluddin Al-Hamidi recalled his university days in Saudi Arabia five decades ago while performing Hajj this year under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit. Al-Hamidi, who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Islamic »»»

Alesonor, a developer with more than 23 years of experience in building sustainable communities in Romania, and Medikali, a modern multidisciplinary clinic with 100% Romanian ownership, announce the signing of a partnership for the development of a medical clinic within Amber Forest Agora, the educ»»»

Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan, Lebanon's most senior Sunni cleric, has thrown his support behind the Lebanese state and strongly criticized Hezbollah over the 2024 and 2026 wars with Israel. "None of us is convinced anymore by the methods used in confronting the enemy... seeing as in every »»»

MAKKAH: The Kingdom’s Unified Hajj Media Operations Center held its second press briefing, with spokespersons from the ministries of interior, health, and transport and logistics outlining key security, health, and mobility updates. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the smooth arrival of pilgrims »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army D9 bulldozer at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with an Ababil l»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar and the governing Tisza Party have revised a controversial constitutional amendment proposal after strong criticism from the opposition Fidesz over plans that would have removed references to the protection of Hungary’s “Christian culture” from the Fundamental Law. The c»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli prosecutors said Tuesday they were considering indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s former chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, in connection with an investigation into the leak of classified intelligence information. In a statement, the State Attorney’s Office said Attorne»»»

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said Monday he would slash his salary and those of cabinet ministers by 50 percent in an attempt to end weeks of anti-government protests. But the announcement by the centre-right leader fell on deaf ears, with protesters refusing to end their blockade of La Paz and c»»»

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil ReutersPeople in the affected areas are wearing face masks and avoiding contact with others to prevent the spread of Ebola The military governor of the Democratic Repub»»»

US Central Command said it "conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran" on May 25. This comes more than a month after a ceasefire between the countries took hold and amid ongoing peace negotiations in Qatar. Still, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained a deal can be reached within days.»»»

The Israeli army has issued a fresh set of evacuation orders for 10 villages in Southern Lebanon as it prepares for a new round of military strikes. Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have been trading deadly fire despite a ceasefire. In fact, two far-right Israeli ministers are calling for mo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry showcased resilience in the first quarter of 2026 amid regional geopolitical and economic uncertainty, with nationwide occupancy reaching 66.3 percent and average daily rates rising 3 percent to SR805.5 ($215.37). While revenue per available room dipped s»»»

BANGKOK: Rescuers tried to reach seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for the seventh day on Tuesday, with difficult terrain and weather impeding their efforts. There has been no contact with them since they became trapped. The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on M»»»

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended greetings to Muslims around the world and pilgrims performing Hajj as he called for unity, peace and collective responsibility in a message marking the Day of Arafat, one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. The Day of Arafat, obs»»»

Dubai: Fresh US strikes on Iranian missile sites and suspected mine-laying boats on early Tuesday have exposed the deep military distrust still hanging over Washington’s fragile diplomacy with Tehran, even as negotiators met in Qatar to discuss ending the war. US Central Command said Monday’s attac»»»

KYIV: Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday, as the country’s foreign ministry noted that Moscow’s recent threat to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air brought nothing new. Russia on Monday urged foreign citizens, i»»»

The Israeli military warned residents of the southern city of Nabatiyeh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, despite a ceasefire. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River. Anyone who is near Hezbollah members, facilities»»»

Officials celebrate the Korea Composite Stock Price Index surpassing the 8,000-point mark at a trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks pulled off a new record high over the 8,000-point level Tuesday driven by optimism for a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreeme»»»

Brussels, Belgium: A train crashed into a school bus in Belgium on Tuesday, leaving several "victims", the country's interior minister said. "With great dismay, I learnt of the tragic accident in Buggenhout, where a school bus was struck by a train. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved»»»

Police and fire officials conduct operations at the Seosomun Overpass in western Seoul, where a collapse occurred on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap An aging overpass in Seoul undergoing removal partially collapsed Tuesday, leaving three people dead and three others injured, officials said. Parts of the S»»»

SEOUL: South Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s. Seoul is seeking to bolster deterrence against nuclear-armed North Korea, with the South set to join a small circle of countries that »»»

In a powerful Hajj message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei has called on Muslim nations to forge a new regional and global order beyond American dominance, declaring that the United States is steadily losing its foothold in the region. “The Muslim Ummah and the n»»»

Brent crude oil rose 3% on Tuesday after the US military carried out strikes in Iran, adding to uncertainty on whether a deal will be imminently reached to end the war and open up shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal »»»

Four new metro trains manufactured by Skoda are being introduced into service on the Sofia Metro, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said Tuesday at the Obelya metro depot. Eight trains have been ordered in total, with seven having already been delivered, Terziev added, noting that the last train is expect»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Gaza health officials said an Israeli airstrike killed at least five people and wounded several others on Tuesday, in the latest violence to hit the territory despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “Five martyrs and several wounded were transferred (to hos»»»

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Monday freeing new army recruits of debts of up to 10 million rubles ($139,000), as Moscow continues to roll out financial incentives to lure more men to fight in Ukraine. Russia has for more than four years offered lucrative salaries to men »»»

An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians who confronted an anti-Hamas militia at a refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics and residents said an Israeli drone fired a missile at people who came out of their homes when an Israeli-backed Palestinian »»»

FLOODS: GOVERNMENT FACES FIRST TEST Floods are the first major test for the new government, political scientist Maraya Tsvetkova said on Bulgarian National Radio. “This test will be passed if conditions for future floods are minimized. We have been in such situations before, and the response has al»»»

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C. From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hi»»»

Rome, Italy: Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. The Luce -- Italian for "Light" -- has a top speed of over 310 kilometres per hour (190 mph) and a range o»»»

It is early morning and the day has barely started, yet attention is already being pulled in different directions as the phone lights up, messages arrive, and before you’ve even settled into your morning, your focus has shifted elsewhere. What should be a simple start quickly becomes a chain of int»»»

Israel's military has called up more troops to Lebanon, an Israeli security official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said Tuesday the military had called up an additional battalion to Lebanon, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sa»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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,»»»

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’»»»

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 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»»»

Under the false promise of imminent EU membership, the Kiev regime has turned the country into a staging ground for military and sabotage-terrorist operations against Russia, said Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov. His key statements:Ukraine has become a testing gr»»»