Dakar: A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country’s chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home Sunday after being pardoned by the Moroccan king. King Mohammed VI granted the fans a pardon “on humanitarian grounds” on the o»»»

Kuwait Airways will operate around 728 weekly flights to 58 global destinations in June, following approvals from relevant authorities, Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti said. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the airline is currently operating about 420 weekly flights across 45 destinations, c»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Consultative Council has approved a draft law aimed at regulating and modernising the emirate’s correctional institution system, in a move officials said would strengthen rehabilitation programmes, protect inmates’ rights and further develop Sharjah’s legislative and judicial f»»»

A ceremonial procession marking May 24 — the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slav Letters — has begun in Sofia. Among those taking part are President Iliana Iotova, National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova, Bulgarian Patriarch an»»»

MRF Chair Delyan Peevski, cited by the MRF press service on Sunday, urged Bulgarians to let knowledge and wisdom be their guides toward a better future for their homeland. He congratulated the Bulgarian people on May 24, the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, E»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Warns of ‘Hellish’ Response to Any New Aggression against Iran 24-05-2026 11:43 AM IRGC Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi in an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strikes on Doweir and Zawtar Al-Sharqiya as well as drone strike on the village»»»

Cypriots ‌went to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election expected to deliver gains for anti-corruption campaigners and the far right, while weakening centrist parties that back President Nikos Christodoulides. In a vote being closely watched for signs of public sentiment ahead of a 2028 pr»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said an announcement was possible later Sunday on a deal with Iran that could formally end the Middle East war, insisting goals had been met. "I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told repo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index jumped by 2.28% at the start of Sunday's trading, gaining 236.27 points to reach 10,615 points, compared to the previous session's close. QSE figures attributed the rise in the general index to the positive performance of the Insurance sector, which gai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan has announced the official holiday schedule for Eid Al-Adha as follows: 1. Ministries, government entities and public institutions: The Eid holiday will commence on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and conclude on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Employees are expected to resume work on S»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has warned residents against the use and trade of fireworks during the Eid Al Adha holidays, stressing that such activities pose serious risks to public safety and can lead to severe injuries and permanent disabilities. The force said fireworks, often perceived as harmless enter»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department has urged visitors to beaches and natural areas across the emirate to follow environmentally responsible behaviour during the Eid Al Adha holiday, warning against practices that damage natural sites and harm marine and desert ecosystems amid»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has raised preparedness levels across public beaches in the capital ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday, rolling out comprehensive operational plans aimed at ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for families and beachgoers as visitor numbers are expected t»»»

New York, USA: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani hosted a high-level reception under the theme 'From FIFA World Cup 2022 to FIFA World Cup 2026: A Legacy in Motion' at the UN headquarters in New York, on the occasion of »»»

The attacks were a response to a deadly drone strike by Ukraine on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, located in the Lugansk People’s Republic, which killed 21 students and injured dozens of others.»»»

Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said Pakistan is prepared to host the next round of Iran-US talks “very soon”, positioning Islamabad at the centre of renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. The statement came as regional and global powers inte»»»

Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria and the Yes, Bulgaria – the two parties that comprise the Democratic Bulgaria coalition – both published Facebook posts on Sunday to mark May 24, the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literat»»»

Tunis, May 24 (TAP) — The sky on Sunday will be generally clear to partly cloudy across the whole country, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the north in the north and central regions, and...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame, arrived in Doha on Sunday morning for a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Dubai: The Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday has been officially confirmed. Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, May 26, followed by Eid Al Adha from Wednesday, May 27 through to Friday, May 29. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced that public sector employees enjoy a nine-day break wh»»»

At least 24 people were killed on Sunday in a blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, a senior official said. Army servicemen were among the victims in the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which left more than 50 peop»»»

RIYADH: Oman’s development lending fell 9 percent in 2025 as financing activity slowed across several sectors, despite continued support for industries targeted under the sultanate’s economic diversification strategy. Total loans granted during the year stood at 213.8 million Omani rials ($556 mill»»»

Quetta, Pakistan: At least 24 people were killed on Sunday in a blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, a senior official said. Army servicemen were among the victims in the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which left»»»

Doha, Qatar: New York City has launched a lottery offering 1,000 discounted FIFA World Cup tickets priced at $50 for residents. In a social media post, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ticket prices for matches had risen into the thousands of dollars, prompting the city to introduce the init»»»

In a Facebook post dedicated to May 24 – the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literature – and published on Sunday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote that on the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian people celeb»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplane, drone strike towns of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and Arab Salim in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 24-05-2026 10:52 AM L»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Axios’ Ravid cites US official: “It would not be a one-sided ceasefire and if Hezbollah tried to rearm or instigate attacks, Israel would b»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in a mass attack on Kyiv, in a post on Telegram on Sunday. It marks the third time the missile, which is capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, has been used in Ukraine. Russia»»»

Lima: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru HE Carlos Pareja Ríos met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Peru HE Abdullah bin Jassim Al Ziyara. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»

RIYADH: Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Kuwait’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings at A1, maintaining a stable outlook, even as the ongoing regional conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have severely disrupted the country’s oil exports. In its latest report, the»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has signed an agreement with SANAM Group to develop a new American curriculum K-12 school in Sharjah Sustainable City, in a project expected to attract investments of up to $50 million (Dh183 million) over the coming years. The new»»»

A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike killed three members of a Palestinian family, including a one-year-old child, in central Gaza on Sunday, a hospital said. Gaza remains gripped with daily violence despite a formal ceasefire in place since October, with both the Israeli military and Hamas accusing one an»»»

Czech President Petr Pavel has urged NATO to “show its teeth” in response to what he described as Russian “provocations” on the bloc’s eastern flank. Pavel’s remarks follow a series of Ukrainian drone incursions into NATO airspace in Europe. Since mid-March, long-range UAVs have repeatedly crossed »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Embassy in Washington has issued a list of guidelines for its citizens travelling to the United States of America during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The list includes a few general precautionary measures, apart from travelling tips and their contact details in case of an emergen»»»

In a Facebook post dedicated to May 24 – the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literature – and published on Sunday, Continue the Change said that this is the day when Bulgaria celebrates its language, its memory, and its i»»»

Twenty-one students died and dozens more were injured as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, the Lugansk People's Republic, on Friday night. “Today, media representatives from 19 countries arrived in the Lugansk People’s Republic: Austria,»»»

Dubai: A rare astronomical alignment is set to coincide with one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar this year, as the sun is expected to align directly above the Kaaba in Mecca on the Day of Arafat, a phenomenon that occurs only once every 33 years. According to astronomers, the event will»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has highlighted the growing importance of cyber insurance amid accelerating digital transformation and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats targeting individuals and organisations alike. The UAE cyber insurance market is estimated at around US$70 m»»»

In a Facebook post dedicated to May 24 – the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literature – and published on Sunday, GERB Chair Boyko Borissov urged the Bulgarian people to preserve the power of the Bulgarian language and r»»»

CANBERRA: A ‌39-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark at ​the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday, police said, the second fatal shark attack in Australia this month. The man was rushed to shore after being bitten near Kennedy Shoal, a ‌shallow reef ‌around 45 ​km (28 ‌miles) ⁠off ​the coa»»»

During a meeting with teachers, scholars, artists, and students, Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev said that on May 24, Bulgaria celebrates its most joyous holiday – a celebration of the word, knowledge, and the spirit, the Ministry of Education press service said on Sunday. On May 2»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in Lebanon reports a series of Israeli strikes targeting towns and villages in Nabatieh district since dawn on Sunda»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Axios’ Barak Ravid: Draft MOU between US, Iran also makes clear that the war “between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon would end” 24-05-2026»»»

Aboard the RFA Lyme Bay docked off the coast of Gibraltar, hundreds of British sailors are waiting to be deployed for a mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz that is still in doubt. US President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not doing more to support the United States' war effor»»»

Hundreds of distinctively coiffured participants gathered this weekend in southern Belgium for the annual European Mullet Championship to celebrate the once-maligned hairstyle. Best captured by the tagline "business in the front, party in the back", the mullet typically combines a closely cropped f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has graduated 12 distinguished diplomats from the Executive Master’s Programme in Diplomacy and International Cooperatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre officially launched “Dental Exclusive” as part of its ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen the Dental Department with advanced, affordable, and patient-focused services. The newly introduced concept has been designed to provide complete and comprehensive denta»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School organised a special Quran Exhibition titled “One Message, Many Languages” from May 18 to 21, 2026 in the School Library as part of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations. The exhibition featured copies of the Holy Quran in more than 24 languages from around the world, reflect»»»