Riyadh, May 26 (SANA) A specialized technical delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates visited the Syrian embassy in Riyadh to review on-the-ground operations and assess the mission’s needs across various sectors. The visit comes as part of ongoing efforts to develop diplomat»»»

RIGA: Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a Lithuanian official said on Tuesday. Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, European nations have often accused Russia of electronic interference»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Manturov conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wishes for continued »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan when he visits the country this week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, an oil- and gas-rich nation of 20.5 million people, has not had any nuc»»»

Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev met with Greece’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alexios Marios Liberopoulos, on Tuesday, the Transport Ministry reported. The two sides agreed that Bulgaria and Greece are key partners whose cooperation along the North-South axis is crucial for the securi»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in a ceremony to hand over 370 new official vehicles equipped with modern digital technologies to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Addressing the staf»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to the president of Serbia, said on Tuesday the 1999 battle on Mt Pastrik, Kosovo-Metohija, was a symbol of an unwavering fight of young people on sacred Serbian soil. "The battle for Pastrik is proof of an unwavering fi»»»

The logo for Eli Lilly And Co hangs at the entrance to the New York Stock Exchange after the opening bell on Wall Street on May 11, in New York City. Eli Lilly announced Tuesday that it is acquiring three vaccine companies in deals totaling nearly $4 billion. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License P»»»

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s right-wing government said on Tuesday it has agreed to halve the price of monthly public transport passes in the second half of 2026, providing relief to ‌households ahead of ‌an election ‌for parliament due ⁠in September. The temporary ⁠cuts, beginning on July 1, are expected t»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - A large three-dimensional mosaic artwork depicting the ancient olive tree of Echraf, which had adorned the Tunisian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, was installed on Tuesday at the Oita Prefectural Art Museum (OPAM), in the...»»»

Israeli media on Tuesday reported that troops had begun ground operations beyond the so-called "Yellow Line" in south Lebanon, which runs around 10 kilometres (six miles) deep inside Lebanese territory. Israeli troops have until now been operating inside the self-declared "Yellow Line", where they »»»

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw materials and munitions similar to those used to carry out deadly gas attacks during the country's long-running civil war, a Syrian official told Reu»»»

Interest in private education continues to grow in Romania, and with it, the criteria by which parents choose a school are also shifting. According to an analysis by Romania Education Alliance (REA), Romania’s first national private school network, in 2026 the decision to choose a private school is»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is done with automating 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MOT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call»»»

Investigators at the Don State Technical University (DSTU) have developed a method for assessing anxiety in dogs that could help pet owners distinguish between anxiety, fear and aggression. According to the university’s press service, the findings could be used to identify signs of anxiety in both »»»

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»»»

The Israeli army has begun ground operations beyond the Israeli-designated Yellow Line in south Lebanon, as the world expects the Trump administration to soon reach a ceasefire with Iran, which will likely impose a fuller ceasefire on the Israeli army versus Hezbollah, Israeli newspaper The Jerusal»»»

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone conversation with HE Dr Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriate Affairs, to discuss bilateral relations and regiona»»»

The skies above Makkah witnessed on Tuesday the sun aligning directly over the Holy Kaaba at 12:18 PM Makkah time, an astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction, SPA reported. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Eng. Majed Abu Zahra stated that the sun reached its closest point to »»»

A project aiming to strengthen the population of Egyptian vultures, where Bulgaria is one of the partners, is among the finalists for the LIFE Awards 2026, as seen in a European Commission (EC) news story. The 20th anniversary of the LIFE Awards is scheduled to take place on June 3 as part of EU Gr»»»

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesThe paramilitary RSF group has been fighting Sudan's regular army since 2023 Colombian mercenaries were recruited »»»

BENGHAZI: Belgacem Haftar, son of eastern Libya’s military chief Khalifa Haftar, touted in an interview with AFP what he called a push to make up for more than 40 “lost years” under slain ruler Muammar Qaddafi. After Qaddafi was killed during the 2011 revolution, Libya descended into civil war, spl»»»

LONDON: Britain on Tuesday targeted Russian-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks and financial networks it said were used to bypass sanctions, freezing their assets and barring UK firms from ‌processing payments ‌or maintaining correspondent banking ‌ties. The ⁠measures focus on ⁠what London desc»»»

BANGKOK: Thailand imposed on Tuesday a 21-day quarantine order for people traveling from or having transited through the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda, where a deadly Ebola crisis is surging. The eastern DRC is ground zero for an Ebola outbreak which has sparked an international health ale»»»

ARAFAT: Pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Dhul Hijjah 9, Tuesday, for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the ritual, amid strict security and health measures. They also attended the annual Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque, the second-largest facility in the Makkah region, wher»»»

Doha: On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund will be organizing “Eid Al Adha Celebrations 2026 for Communities” at Asian Town and Al Khor Workers Sports Complex on first and second days of Eid from 5 pm – 10 pm and on first, second and third days of Eid at Kreeq Spor»»»

US fighter jets have struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats as explosions were heard near the port of Bandar Abbas. The attack occurred on Monday as US and Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar in hopes of advancing stalled talks. According to SNN, the attack on the Iranian vesse»»»

A total of 317 cases of measles have been recorded in Bulgaria between January 1 and May 24, 2026, compared to just one case during the same period of 2025, according to the latest data released by the National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases. The year's first measles cases were reporte»»»

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has announced that coordinated preparedness and inspection measures are being implemented to prevent a potential Ebola outbreak in the country. Noting that the Ebola virus disease is a highly contagious and fatal disease that is easily transmitted from »»»

President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed Tuesday for his annual checkup. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is scheduled for a trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for the third checkup of his second term, which the Whi»»»

1 of 3 | Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the Republican who has held a Texas Senate seat since 2002, edged Attorney General Ken Paxton by a percentage point in the March 3 Republican primary. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's endorsements loom large o»»»

Mecca: More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the plains of Arafat on Tuesday as Sheikh Dr Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Hudhaifi, Imam and Khateeb of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the annual Arafat sermon, calling for unity among Muslims, devotion to God, respect for the sanctity of Hajj and»»»

Sonny Rollins one of jazz's greats has passed away at age 95. Often called the 'Saxophone Colossus' after his groundbreaking 1965 album, Rollins left a lasting mark on jazz. Born in 1930, and raised in Harlem, Rollins took up the saxophone at age 8. By his twenties he was playing with the greats, a»»»

There will be no change in the foreign policy orientation of Bulgaria, which made its choice long ago, and it is the European Union, said the country's President Iliana Iotova at a meeting with EU ambassadors on Tuesday. The meeting was held in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council»»»

Brazzaville, May 26, 2026 (TAP) – Growth in North Africa, estimated at 4.4% in 2025, is expected to slow to 4% in 2026, according to the African Economic Outlook 2026 (AEO 2026) report, presented Tuesday in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo,...»»»

Skopje, 21 May 2026 (MIA) - A business forum organized by the Swedish-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce and Macedonia2025, supported by the countries' governments, took place in Stockholm on Thursday, dedicated to enhancement of economic cooperation, trade exchange and investment opportunities. Deputy»»»

BELGRADE - At a meeting with a delegation of experts and advisers from the US Congress, Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Tuesday Serbia attached great importance to development and advancement of its relations with the US, based on mutual respect and strengthened po»»»

ANKARA: Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkiye said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small proportion of its budget, despite the proposal not gaining traction from allies. Ambassador Nariman Dzhelialov told Reuters on Tuesday»»»

An unusual spring heatwave continues to scorch parts of Western Europe, driven by a "heat dome" which has pushed temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. France and the UK have broken temperature records for the month of May and the French government spokesperson said that seven»»»

A train hit a school minibus in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on the morning of May 26, with at least four people killed, including two children. The cause of the crash is not immediately clear, neither is the reason why the bus was on the tracks. Belgium's rail agency says footage from the scene »»»

Eskom says its generation recovery plan has delivered steady improvements in plant performance and financial stability over the past three years, helping reduce power cuts and restore confidence in the electricity system. What: Eskom has reported sustained recovery, having achieved 365 consecutive »»»

African health authorities have approved a $319mn six-month response plan to contain Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, after suspected cases in the DRC passed 900 and infections were confirmed across the border in Uganda. The plan, developed by the Africa Centres f»»»

France's utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a €1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years. Built in 1971, the plant's two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43 years in »»»

Retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin, chairman of the Shinsegae Group which owns Starbucks Korea, issued a second apology in two weeks on Tuesday as the public outcry over the coffee chain's "Tank Day" marketing campaign fails to subside. The group is seeing a drop in sales over the campaign that appe»»»

Ferrari has rolled out its first fully electric car, the"Luce (Italian for "Light"), marking a high-stakes shift by Italy's best-known luxury sports car maker even as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini ​scale back ‌their EV ambitions, citing weak demand. Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari h»»»

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats threatened diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to end the war. The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by almost three percent after US Central Comman»»»

The Republic of Moldova continues to rev its engines at full speed to attract investment and develop its economy, taking concrete steps to align more closely with European legislative and economic standards. In this context, Mihai Burunciuc, deputy director of the Investment Agency Invest Moldova —»»»

As AI tools become standard in video production workflows, marketing teams face a critical choice: adopt strategically or sacrifice creative quality for speed. Brian Goff, Director of Sales at FMO Media, has observed this tension across dozens of projects and understands the stakes. Teams that depl»»»

British oil giant BP announced the removal Tuesday of Albert Manifold as chairman just months after his appointment on 'serious’ governance and conduct concerns. File photo by Neil Hall/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- The board of British oil giant BP announced Tuesday the removal of chairman, Albert Manifold,»»»