Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Department of Curriculum and Learning Resources, celebrated the conclusion of the seventh edition of the Reading Olympiad project and the tenth season of the Arab Reading Challenge at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. The eve»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-manar correspondent: Israeli airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya in southern Lebanon 19-05-2026 09:04 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-ma»»»

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic signed trilateral sub-loan agreements under the Quality and Innovation in Higher Education (QIHE) project with the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and five state universities with special status. According t»»»

PARIS: French Finance Minister Roland Lescure ​said on Tuesday that G7 finance ministers had agreed that the ‌International ‌Monetary ​Fund ‌and ⁠the ​World Bank needed to ⁠step up efforts to aid vulnerable countries. Lescure, who ⁠is hosting ‌a ‌G7 ​finance ‌ministers’ meeting ‌in Paris, made the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School, Doha has made history at the Alice Programming Competition 2026, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar under the guidance of the Hamad Bin Jassim Center for K 12 Computer Science Education. The school swept the Advanced Category with 1st and 2nd positions a»»»

Rome, Italy: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday in Rome with Diplomatic Advisor to Prime Minister, Fabrizio Saggio. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and relations and discussed regional developments, part»»»

President of the Republic of Albania H E Bajram Begaj met yesterday with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The meeting explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discussed several issues of mutual interest. He also met in Tirana alos with HE Minister »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), through its Institute of Public Administration, yesterday organised a thought-provoking discussion session titled “Leaders Ready for the Future in a Changing Work Environment” as part of the Cultural Salon at the ongoing 35th D»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, successfully concluded the second edition of its Women’s Padel Tournament 2026, bringing together residents in a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit, and friendly competition. Held at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has reached a new academic milestone, with its Public Administration programmes earning initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programmes (ACBSP) for a period of 10 years. The distinction makes them the only hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first edition of the Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase will be held today, organised by Pre-University Education at Qatar Science & Technology Park, bringing together students from across its schools to present up to 50 innovative, student-led projects addressing real-world challen»»»

More than half of the money from the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument will remain in Romania, representing a much cheaper capital injection than any other, the interim Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Irineu Darau, told Digi 24 private television broadc»»»

Inflation and cost of life are the main concerns of the population, the society being dominated by a climate of distrust and pessimism to the direction where Romania is going and the political instability has become of the central topics in the public perception, shows a CURS opinion poll made in t»»»

In the first three months of 2026, the balance-of-payments current account posted a deficit of EUR 5,338 million, compared with EUR 6,153 million in the same year-ago period, according to the National Bank of Romania (BNR) release.The breakdown shows that the deficit on trade in goods declined by E»»»

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Bucharest is leading an investigation into suspected procurement and subsidy fraud involving non-repayable EU funding to support small farms and young farmers.According to an EPPO press release, searches were carried out in Dambovita County on May 1»»»

The Senate adopted, on Monday, the emergency ordinance that allows the filling of vacant positions of contractual personnel in the Ministry of National Defense, the Special Telecommunications Service and the justice system, also introducing the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) among the instituti»»»

If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday, AUR would win 32% of the vote, according to a CURS poll conducted between May 1 and 14. PSD is estimated at 24%, while PNL stands at 20%. USR would obtain 10% and UDMR is at the 5% threshold. The survey also shows that PNRR, the party led by Cristia»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) went up to second place in voting preferences for the parliamentary elections, behind the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) and ahead of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), according to the Informat.ro - INSCOP Research Barometer conducted between 11 and 14 M»»»

President Nicusor Dan held consultations with the political parties and formations in Parliament on Monday at Cotroceni Palace on the topic of designating a candidate for the position of prime minister to form the new Executive, following the dismissal of the Bologna Government by motion of no conf»»»

It is necessary to form as soon as poosible a government with a program to continue the fiscal-budgetary consolidation and the reforms, as well the absorption of the European money, says the chairman of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Daianu.'The political crisis (since it is more than just a government»»»

Residents in the north of Tulcea county received another RO-ALERT message on Monday night into Tuesday amid the war launched by Russia in Ukraine.In the message sent by authorities at around 02:00, the population was warned about the possibility of objects falling from the airspace and was advised »»»

Multiple Hamas sources in the Gaza Strip revealed that the movement’s armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, is now led by Mohammed Awda, succeeding Ezzedine al-Haddad, who was killed by Israel last Friday after decades of pursuit. Three Hamas sources in Gaza told Asharq Al-Awsat that Awda ha»»»

Kenyan ant expert Dino Martins gushes over the red and black insects that have become the center of an international smuggling trade. Martins has been visiting the network of nests of these Giant African Harvester Ants outside Nairobi for 40 years. “They're big and bold... They're the tigers of the»»»

A Russian air attack damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail city in the early hours of Tuesday, while Russian authorities said they had downed four drones launched by Ukraine that were headed towards Moscow. Izmail, in the southern Odesa region and home to the largest Ukrainian port on the»»»

The exercises on the readiness and deployment of Russian nuclear forces are to be held from May 19 to 21, Russian Ministry of Defense stated. Key details:Over 64,000 troops and more than 7,800 pieces of equipment will be involved in nuclear forces exercisesDuring the exercises, the Russian Armed Fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has organised the 2026 Annual Planning Forum under the theme “Continuity, Resilience, and Future Foresight,” to strengthen institutional integration and enhance the efficiency of strategic planning for the coming phase. Kahrama»»»

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi were set to hold their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring their push to deepen ties between the historical Asian rivals in the face of geopolitical challenges. Lee will host Takaichi in h»»»

MADRID: At ​least two people died ‌and four ‌were ​injured ‌in ⁠a ​shooting in ⁠the southern Spanish ⁠city ‌of El ‌Ejido, ​El ‌Pais newspaper ‌reported on ‌Tuesday, adding that the shooter ⁠was ⁠still at large.»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s government is taking an “authoritarian” turn under President Prabowo Subianto, allowing disinformation to discredit critics and justify repression, Amnesty International said Tuesday. In a report titled “Building up Imaginary Enemies,” the rights watchdog highlighted a trend of»»»

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said he ‌and his staff would have their work cut out getting their squad ready for the World Cup at their training camp in Turkiye with most of the players having been out of action for the last seven weeks. The domestic Arabian Gulf Pro League season was suspended after t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. During the call they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to suppor»»»

The US-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion - and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis. A review of corporate statements since the start of the conflict by companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia offers a sobering loo»»»

May 19 (UPI) -- At least 118 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died of suspected Ebola infections, according to Congolese health officials, who said the outbreak is spreading. The suspected death toll was announced by DRC government spokesman Patrick Muyaya on Monday, the official Con»»»

Montréal, Canada: New data released today by Arton Capital’s Passport Index shows that the United Arab Emirates has further strengthened its position as the holder of the world’s strongest passport, climbing to a total score of 182 — the highest ever recorded in the history of the index. The UAE ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), hosted by Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan from May 17 to 22, 2026, under the theme “Global Housing: Safe and Resilient Cities»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Rezaei: The Americans must either submit to diplomacy and our terms, or face the power of our missiles 19-05-2026 09:01 AM Latest News Urge»»»

Construction of an innovative international-level hotel complex Relax-Inn will begin in Karakol city. The project will be implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework using a special legal mechanism known as a «project sandbox.» The decision was approved by Cabinet Chairman Adylbe»»»

The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 18, bringing together more than 45,000 delegates from 182 countries. During the forum, President Sadyr Japarov delivered a speech emphasizing Kyrgyzstan’s focus on the sustainable development of mountain region»»»

Citizen I.E. filed a written complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, reporting fraud. The press service of the capital’s Main Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to the complaint, on February 2, while on Leo Tolstoy Street, she was ordering »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) is making a strong impression at the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the largest in the event’s history, with interactive AI-powered experiences and a special focus on Qatar’s rich history and cultural heritage. In an interview with The Pe»»»

A Jackson Pollock painting sold for a record $181.2 million on Monday at Christie's in New York, leading a blockbuster day at the auction house. With its black drips of paint accented by touches of red on a huge canvas spanning over three meters (nine feet), Pollock's "Number 7A, 1948" sold for $18»»»

Britain has received supplies of the antiviral drug favipiravir from Japan as part of its response to a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the Hondius cruise liner, the UK Health Security Agency said on Monday. UKHSA said it accepted delivery of the drug, which remains experimental for use to ‌tr»»»

President Lee Jae Myung (R) welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a hotel in Andong, about 190 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Tuesday, ahead of their summit. Photo by Yonhap Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived Tuesday at an airport in the South Korean city of Daegu for a »»»

Three major Polish construction companies signed a cooperation agreement on May 15 to jointly target infrastructure projects as part of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, the Ministry of State Assets said. The signatories to the agreement, signed at the State Assets Ministry, include Budimex and Po»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh H E Tarique Rahman met yesterday with Minister of Labour of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the state of bilateral relations between the two countries in the field of»»»

SEOUL: The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980. Shinsegae Group, the retail conglomerate that licenses and manages the US coffee chain in South Korea,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Hajj Mission has intensified preparations for 2026 Hajj season by completing the preparation and outfitting of camps for Qatari pilgrims in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah according to the highest organizational and technical standards, ensuring a safe, comfortable and integrated»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar-Bangladesh Joint Committee on Labour convened yesterday under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, and H E Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment of Banglade»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani yesterday chaired the meeting of the Steering Committee for Smart Government and Digital Leadership. They discussed the progress achieved in national plans and projects related to dig»»»

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted off into orbit Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create dazz»»»