Cabinet Chairman meets with U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with Lesslie Viguerie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic. The Cabinet of Minister’s press service reported. The Cabinet Chairman congratulated his counterpar»»»
President Japarov visits Khoja Ahmed Yasawi mausoleum in Turkistan - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov on May 15, during a working visit to Kazakhstan, visited the Azret Sultan National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve and the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi together with the heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States, the presidential press servi»»»
Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
London: West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were denied a crucial equaliser against Arsenal. Nuno's team thought they had rescued a valuable 1-1 draw with the Premier League leaders last weekend when Callum Wilson netted i»»»
No: 91, 15 May 2026, Regarding the Agreement Between Yemeni Parties on the Release of Detainees
We welcome the agreement on the release of detainees, following talks held in Amman between Yemeni parties. We appreciate the contributions of all relevant parties to this process. We trust that this agreement will contribute to advancing efforts toward a comprehensive political solution to the con»»»
Syria’s envoy outlines justice, returns and investment gains in Syria
New York, May 15 (SANA) Syria’s permanent representative to the UN Security Council, Ibrahim Olabi, said Friday during a Security Council session in New York on developments in the situation in Syria, that transitional‑justice process is moving forward as one of the pillars of the new Syria, noting»»»
Oman, Iraq FMs discuss regional developments
Muscat: Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed the latest regional and international developments in a phone call on Friday. According to the Oman News Agency, the two sides also addressed the bilateral relations and reaffirmed their comm»»»
Israel targets top Hamas militant leader in Gaza strike
JERUSALEM: Israel said on Friday it had carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the most senior Hamas military leader in the Gaza Strip.Israel believes he is one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel, and has identified h»»»
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
WASHINGTON: The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum, prosecutors said in a court filing Friday. Elias Rodriguez faces federal hate crime and murder charges in the killin»»»
WHO reports 10 hantavirus cases, 3 deaths, tied to cruise ship - UPI.com
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefs the press on the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship during a joint press conference with the Spanish prime minister at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday. Photo by Chema Moya/EPA»»»
Carthage Cement: profit and revenue down in 2025 financial year
Tunis, May 15 (TAP) - The financial statements of Carthage Cement show a decline in profit to TND 40.118 million during the 2025 financial year, compared with TND 70.256 million a year earlier.According to data published on Friday by the Tunis Stock...»»»
UN welcomes Syria’s initial steps toward national anti-torture strategy
Geneva, May 15 (SANA) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has welcomed Syria’s initial steps toward developing a national strategy to combat torture, expressing support for ongoing efforts in this regard. In a post published on its official account on X on Friday, the Office of th»»»
Hamas to Choose its Leader on Sunday Amid Push for Comprehensive National Dialogue
Hamas voiced hope that a direct meeting would be held between its leadership and Fatah’s after the end of the latter’s eighth general conference, which is being held for a second day in Ramallah, Gaza, Cairo, and Beirut. The conference is due to end on Saturday with the election of new members to F»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim
NEW YORK: Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration “secretly engineered” the outcome of his case. US President Trump has championed the effort to deport Mahmoud Khali»»»
Tunindex rises 5.2% over week
Tunis, May 15, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange posted a weekly gain of 5.2% to 17,383.37 points over the period from May 11 to 15, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs. The TUNINDEX has advanced by 29% since the beginning of 2026.On the...»»»
UAE plans second oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
A vessel is seen anchoring off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 1. The United Arab Emirates is planning to fasttrack construction of a West-East pipeline that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz, opening in 2027. File Photo by Stringer/EPA May 15 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates is»»»
Namibia's food security improves despite climate shocks: WFP
Windhoek: Food security in Namibia has improved compared to last year, though climate-related shocks continue to strain vulnerable communities, the World Food Program (WFP) said in its April 2026 country brief. According to the brief, about 456,000 people are projected to face acute food insecurity»»»
Hezbollah Drone Threat Underscores How Unmanned Warfare Transforms Modern Combat: WSJ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers on the Al-Bayyada-Naqoura road with a squadron of attack drones: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Scattered to temporarily stormy showers expected Friday night in northern and midland regions
Tunis, May 15 (TAP) - The weather will be very cloudy on Friday night, with scattered to temporarily stormy showers expected in the north and midland, and partly cloudy in the south. Temperatures will range between 15°C and 20°C in the north and...»»»
Dubai opens its first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates
Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority has opened the Mall of the Emirates Smart Bus Station, the first facility of its kind in Dubai, as the emirate accelerate efforts to modernise public transport infrastructure through smart and sustainable mobility solutions. The new station introduces a model de»»»
How much money does Rutte want NATO to give Ukraine?
Read more NATO chief wants to triple money flows to corruption-plagued Ukraine – Politico NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants NATO members to cough up 0.25% of their GDP for Ukraine. This figure seems minuscule, but how much hard-earned taxpayer money does it add up to? Rutte floated the idea a»»»
Kasymaliev meets with national team coaches after being elected as head of KFU - | 24.KG
On May 15, newly elected President of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with the KFU staff and coaches of the national teams of Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting, the parties discussed strategic plans and further development of football in the country. Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasi»»»
Leaders of Turkic states launch Center of Turkic Civilization project - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part on May 15 in a capsule-laying ceremony marking the start of construction of the Center of Turkic Civilization in Turkistan. The event was held within the framework of the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and was attended by P»»»
Pakistan Says 11 Citizens, 20 Iranian Nationals Being Repatriated from Vessels Seized by US
Pakistan is repatriating 11 of its nationals and 20 Iranians from vessels seized in the high seas by the US, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. They were repatriated through Singapore to Bangkok en route to Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Friday night, Dar added in an X post, with the »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army D9 bulldozer in the town of Rashaf with a loitering glider and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Winner pays $9m in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry
WASHINGTON: Someone paid more than $9 million to have lunch with basketball player Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett, and the legendary investor also promised to match the winning bid so both their favorite charities will benefit. The auction on eBay was intended to revive an event that Buffett host»»»
British celebrities urge government to apologize for UK’s role in Palestine during Mandate era
LONDON: Dozens of British celebrities, including singer Paloma Faith and actor Juliet Stevenson, have signed an open letter urging the UK government to formally apologize for its actions in Palestine during the Mandate period between 1917 and 1948. The letter was released on May 15, Nakba Day, whic»»»
Injury-hit Romelu Lukaku included in Belgium’s World Cup squad for the fourth time
BRUSSELS: Romelu Lukaku’s efforts to recover from injuries seem to have paid off after the Napoli striker was included in Belgium’s World Cup squad Friday. Lukaku, midfield great Kevin de Bruyne and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois are set to play their fourth World Cup campaigns. Lukaku has»»»
History tilts odds in favor of Zamalek for CAF Cup
JOHANNESBRUG: History favors Egyptian club Zamalek when they seek to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Algerian visitors USM Alger on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup final second leg. In 22 previous editions of the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League, three teams have built solitary-goa»»»
Saudi crown prince, Qatar emir discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Friday with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to discuss ties and regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two leaders reviewed relations Saudi-Qatari relations as well as areas of joint coop»»»
UAE slams Iranian attempts to justify its attacks on Gulf countries
LONDON: The UAE on Friday “categorically rejected” Iran’s attempts to justify its "terrorist attacks” against the Emirates and other Gulf countries. The comments were made by Minister of State Khalifa bin Shaheen Al-Marar at a BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, which included Iran’s Abb»»»
Five Reasons Why the US Couldn’t Get the Upper Hand in China Talks
The US delegation failed to negotiate from a position of strength with their Chinese counterparts, Ekaterina Zaklyazminskaya, head of the Center for World Politics and Strategic Analysis at the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia (RAS), tells Sputnik. What's behind the fiasco? 1.Prior to the m»»»
‘We are in a phase as big as the printing press’: How Jordan became Arab world’s blueprint for media literacy
LONDON: Sitting comfortably in his office in Amman, Dr. Ziad Rifai does not immediately strike you as someone whose grand mission is to fight information warfare. The dean of the Jordan Media Institute and architect of its media literacy program — one of the first and most comprehensive initiatives»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Russia discuss strategic projects in energy and transport - | 24.KG
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk held talks on the sidelines of the International Forum Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum 2026. The parties focused on the implementation of agreem»»»
Film incentives raised to boost Saudi film production
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has raised film incentives to 60 percent to boost film production in the Kingdom. The Saudi Film Commission has announced the updated cash rebate program as part of efforts to support growth in the sector, attract high-quality projects and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as »»»
Saudi experts: Media narratives, the hidden battlefield of Feb. 28 war
RIYADH: Saudi media experts have affirmed that contemporary conflicts are no longer waged by military means alone but through “narrative wars,” pointing to the US-Israeli-Iranian war as evidence that media is not a neutral conduit but a principal actor in shaping the balance of power. The remarks c»»»
Ukraine Vows More Strikes on Russia After Attack on Kyiv Kills 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children, according to officials. Russia has shown little sign of halting its more than four-year invasion of Ukraine, launchin»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:30 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Bint Jbeil city in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage and artillery shells: statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Treasury bond yields spike to 5.05% on inflation reports - UPI.com
Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh speaks during a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on his nomination in April. He was confirmed on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. treasury sold $25 billion of 30-year bonds Wednesday»»»
Foreign Minister Petrova Speaks By Phone with Egypt's Counterpart Badr Abdelatty
Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova spoke by phone with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Friday. During the conversation, which was initiated by the E»»»
Consumer Watchdog Filing Class-action Lawsuit against Electricity Supplier over Unfair Terms
The Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) has decided to file a class-action lawsuit against one of the electricity supply companies in Bulgaria after finding unlawful clauses in the company's general terms and conditions, and unfair practices in the handling of complaints over electricity bills»»»
Motorcyclists Protest Nationwide Over Rising Civil Liability Insurance Costs
Motorcyclists staged a protest on Friday at Prince Alexander I Battenberg Square in Sofia, blocking traffic along Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard. The demonstration was organized in response to the rising cost of the mandatory insurance against civil liability, with organizers claiming that its price ha»»»
Amir receives phone call from Saudi Crown Prince
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed the strong fraternal relations between the two brotherly »»»
Pakistan's Search for Markets Beyond the Gulf and the West
The IMF has warned that Pakistan's economy remains dangerously tied to the Gulf Cooperation Council, which supplies over four-fifths of its fuel and half of all remittances. The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning: A staggering 85% of Pakistani fuel imports and 50% of its remitta»»»
US Will Replenish Every Barrel of Oil It Releases from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Energy Secretary Says
The US will replenish every barrel of oil it releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday at an event in Sabine Pass, Texas. "We're releasing oil now, and for each barrel we're releasing, we're going to get at least 1.2 barrels of oil back into the r»»»
FBI Offers $200,000 Reward to Catch Ex-Air Force Specialist Wanted on Espionage Charges in Iran
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to capture and prosecution of a former US Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government. Monica Elfriede Witt, 47, was indicted »»»
VivaTech 2026 : APII launches call for applications
Tunis, May 15 (TAP) - The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) announced Friday the launch of a call for applications aimed at Tunisian start-ups, innovative companies and technology firms to take part in international B2B...»»»
Bishkek to host OIMO-2026 Festival - | 24.KG
The 20th International Festival of Traditional Culture and Crafts OIMO-2026 will take place in Bishkek from May 27 to 31. This year’s festival theme is «World Cultural Heritage: Traditions, Crafts, Continuity.» Organizers expect participation of more than 150 artisans, designers, artists, and repre»»»