Cambodian King Congratulates Putin on 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and expressed confidence in continued cooperation, the Cambodian Ministry of Information has said. "Th»»»
UAE has its sights set on investing in free zones in Syria
RIYADH: The UAE and Syria are looking toward a new phase of economic cooperation aimed at transforming ideas and investment opportunities into joint projects on the ground, including the development of free zones in Syria, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi said. This comes as»»»
Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply
Ship operators rely on a sludgelike substance known as bunker fuel to keep vessels running. The Iran war 's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off the supply of this fuel that powers the global maritime industry and its largest refueling hub in Asia. Bunker fuel is a literal bottom of the b»»»
US ambassador says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE
Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war, the U.S. ambassador to the country said Tuesday. Mike Huckabee made the comment on stage at an event in Tel Aviv, Israel. "I'd like to say a word of appr»»»
Shipping Industry Fears Fuel Shortages as Iran War Squeezes Bunker Fuel Supply
Ship operators rely on a sludgelike substance known as bunker fuel to keep vessels running. The Iran war's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off the supply of this fuel that powers the global maritime industry and its largest refueling hub in Asia. Bunker fuel is a literal bottom of the ba»»»
Qatar participates in high-level meeting of International Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children
Brussels: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, held in Brussels on Monday. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented the State of Qatar at the meet»»»
Al Mudahka appointed as Vice President of Gulf Chess Federation
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chess Association President Mohammed Al Mudahka has been appointed as Vice President of Gulf Chess Federation for 2026-27 term in accordance with established procedures and regulations, and based on the minutes of the General Assembly meeting held last December. The Gulf Chess Fe»»»
GCC Games Doha 2026 kick off with dazzling ceremony
Doha, Qatar: The fourth edition of the GCC Games Doha 2026 burst into life with a spectacular opening ceremony at the world-class Al Shaqab Indoor Arena yesterday, where vibrant performances lit up the night in a colourful celebration of regional unity. President of the Olympic Council of Asia and »»»
Colombia's battle-hardened veterans fuel Ukraine's front lines
Thousands of Colombian veterans are fighting in Ukraine's armed forces, drawn by salaries up to eight times their domestic military pensions, a flow of combat labour that has made Colombia the single largest source of foreign fighters on Kyiv's front lines. They account for an estimated 40% of all »»»
Colombia's battle-hardened veterans fuel Ukraine's front lines
Thousands of Colombian veterans are fighting in Ukraine's armed forces, drawn by salaries up to eight times their domestic military pensions, a flow of combat labour that has made Colombia the single largest source of foreign fighters on Kyiv's front lines. They account for an estimated 40% of all »»»
Colombia's battle-hardened veterans fuel Ukraine's front lines
Thousands of Colombian veterans are fighting in Ukraine's armed forces, drawn by salaries up to eight times their domestic military pensions, a flow of combat labour that has made Colombia the single largest source of foreign fighters on Kyiv's front lines. They account for an estimated 40% of all »»»
Bosnia peace overseer to step down after nearly five years
Christian Schmidt, the international official overseeing the implementation of the Dayton peace accords in Bosnia & Herzegovina, said on May 11 he would step down after nearly five years in the role, ending one of the longest mandates held by a High Representative since the office was establish»»»
Colombia's battle-hardened veterans fuel Ukraine's front lines
Thousands of Colombian veterans are fighting in Ukraine's armed forces, drawn by salaries up to eight times their domestic military pensions, a flow of combat labour that has made Colombia the single largest source of foreign fighters on Kyiv's front lines. They account for an estimated 40% of all »»»
Migrant disappearances leave families trapped without answers
DUBAI: The last message Deyaa’s family received came through a borrowed satellite phone as he crossed the Mediterranean Sea. “Mama, I am Deyaa. I am fine.” It was Aug. 24, 2014. Two days later, the boat he was on sank off the Libyan coast. He was never found. Deyaa, a Syrian photographer and father»»»
UAE and Ukraine Presidents discuss cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, held a phone call to review bilateral ties, particularly in economic and development sectors, and ways to enhance cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership A»»»
Honors for National Cricket Championship qualifiers in Riyadh
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in partnership with the Saudi Sports for All Federation honored the National Cricket Championship qualifiers at a ceremony in Riyadh recently. The event marking the completion of the championship qualifiers was attended by representatives of participatin»»»
Egypt’s Investment Minister appoints Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Strategic Communication
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, has appointed Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Promotion and Strategic Communication under Decision No. 198 of 2026, tasking him with attracting foreign investment and enhancing the country’s economic competitiveness. The »»»
Germany's businesses frustrated by economic decline
PoliticsGermanyGermany's businesses frustrated by economic declineSabine KinkartzNo one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Now, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment. https://p.dw.com/p/5DUWxThe German economy is in cris»»»
Bosnian Serb jailed for wartime killing of Muslims
SARAJEVO: A Bosnian court on Monday jailed a Bosnian Serb for 15 years for the killing of five Muslims during the Balkan nation’s 1990s war. Dusko Zoric, a 55-year-old extradited by Germany last year, was found guilty by Bosnia’s state court of crimes against humanity during the 1992-95 conflict, w»»»
One-month countdown World Cup preparations gather pace
Mexico City: With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections. The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first Wo»»»
Bishkek to host 21st Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior Championships - | 24.KG
From May 23 to 26, 2026, the city of Bishkek will host the 21st Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior Championships and the 17th Asian Senior Championships. The Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation of Kyrgyzstan reported. The continental tournament will bring together Asia’s strongest gymnasts. Around 180 ath»»»
Garcia claims Diamond Tour title as Hathab Round 13 concludes
Doha, Qatar: Rider Juan Carlos Garcia clinched the Diamond Tour title as the 13th round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded at the Qatar Equestrian Federation Outdoor Arena on Saturday night. Partnering with Oliver Twist Vd Berghoeve, Garcia produced the fastest round, clocking 6»»»
'One Gulf, One Heart': GCC Games set for grand opening ceremony at Al Shaqab
Doha, Qatar: Sport enthusiasts in the Gulf region will be in for a treat from today when the 4th edition of the GCC Games, Doha 2026, officially get underway with the participation of over 1,000 athletes from the six member nations. Qatar will field a 300-strong contingent at the prestigious multi-»»»
Europe funds the Ukraine conflict with debt, Russia with cash
How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»
Trapped seafarers traumatized by Gulf fighting: charities
LONDON: Isolated and traumatized by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global freight flowing hav»»»
Doha all set for grand opening of 4th GCC Games with over 1,000 athletes competing
Tribune News Network Doha The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at the Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, »»»
Doha 2026 set to host grand opening of 4th GCC Games with over 1,000 athletes competing across 17 sports
Doha, Qatar: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, secretaries-gener»»»
Iran at the World a ‘major diplomatic asset’: football chief
TEHRAN: The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a “major diplomatic asset.” Mehdi Taj was speaking after the federation (FFIRI) said on Saturday that Iran would take part in the men’s football sho»»»
Ukraine Fires at Russian Military Positions 676 Times in 24 Hours – Russian Military
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military shelled Russian troop positions 676 times in one day, carried out 6,331 drone strikes, and launched eight attacks on Russian positions, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out 676 shelling»»»
UAE Pavilion attracts 5,000 visitors at Istanbul defence exhibition
The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract significant attention on the fourth day of the International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, welcoming visitors including delegation members, experts, and government officials, amid strong interest from industry leaders and repr»»»
Russia Victory parade: few guests, no armour and all over after only 45 minutes due to Ukraine drone strike threats
It was all over in record short time. Russia’s annual Victory Day on Red Square ended after only 45 minutes with no displays of any of the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) military hardware and under extremely tight securit»»»
Russia Victory parade: few guests, no armour and all over after only 45 minutes due to Ukraine drone strike threats
It was all over in record short time. Russia’s annual Victory Day on Red Square ended after only 45 minutes with no displays of any of the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) military hardware and under extremely tight securit»»»
Jeddah forum highlights shift toward skills-based workforce development
JEDDAH: The future of Saudi employment and human capital development was a key focus at the Red Sea Development and Training Forum in Jeddah, which gathered more than 250 officials, experts, and academics under the theme “Building People, Empowering Capabilities, and Creating Impact.” Rather than a»»»
Orascom announces a new green industries hub in Ain Sokhna
Orascom Industrial Parks has announced a substantial investment of EGP 7 billion ($139 million) to develop a new industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. This strategic move, revealed by CEO Amr El Batrik during the 11th Akhbar El Youm Economic Conference, marks a decade-long commitment to bolstering Egypt’s»»»
Doha to host third edition of global half marathon
Doha: The Qatar Sports for All Federation, of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, will organize the third edition of the global half-marathon, "ONE RUN FOR ALL," on May 24 at the Lusail International Circuit, with the participation of more than 2,500 runners of all ages and categories, including men,»»»
Russian Troops Continue to Strictly Observe Ceasefire
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All Russian troop battlegroups in the special operation zone continue to strictly observe the ceasefire, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday. "In accordance with the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, during the »»»
Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation said on Saturday that the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war.The call comes after Canada refused entry to the fed»»»
Victory Day: How May 9 celebrated in Osh city - | 24.KG
The anniversary of the Great Victory was marked in Osh city with the Immortal Regiment march. According to the press service of the City Hall, early in the morning around one thousand residents walked along Alymbek Datka Street to the central square, carrying portraits of their grandfathers and rel»»»
Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate
PoliticsGermanyGermany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debateBen KnightFriedrich Merz's government has agreed to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks as part of its health care reforms. Critics have called it disproportionate interference, but dozens of countries already have such a levy. https:/»»»
Argentina's Milei sees disapproval rise to 63% on inflation and Adorni scandal
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing the highest disapproval ratings of his term, with multiple polls placing public rejection of his government between 61% and 65% as inflation rebounds, domestic activity slows and corruption allegations engulf his cabinet chief, Infobae and La Política Onli»»»
Europe funds the Ukraine conflict with debt, Russia with cash
How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»
Europe funds the Ukraine conflict with debt, Russia with cash
How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»
Europe funds the Ukraine conflict with debt, Russia with cash
How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»
Europe funds the Ukraine conflict with debt, Russia with cash
How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»
Europe funds the Ukraine conflict with debt, Russia with cash
How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»
Europe funds the Ukraine conflict with debt, Russia with cash
How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»
Trapped at sea: Middle East conflict takes heavy mental toll on seafarers
London: Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global freight flowing hav»»»
Arab world secures strong representation at IFJ centenary congress
LONDON: The International Federation of Journalists closed its centenary congress in Paris on Thursday with unprecedented Arab representation on the federation’s executive committee, as Saudi Arabia secured its first-ever seat alongside Palestine, Oman, Bahrain and Tunisia. The gathering marked 100»»»
Partnership agreement signed to enhance sustainable waste management in municipalities
Tunis, May 8 (TAP) – The National Federation of Tunisian Municipalities and the National Waste Management Agency (ANGED) signed a partnership agreement on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in sustainable waste management and environmental...»»»
Russia says Ukraine violates ceasefire, Russian forces respond in kind
MOSCOW: Russia’s defense ministry said on Friday that Ukraine violated a ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. “Despite the declaration of a ceasefire, Ukrainian armed groups continued to launch attacks using drones and arti»»»