Gold edged lower on Friday and was headed for a second consecutive weekly drop, as elevated oil prices fueled fears of inflation and boosted expectations of a US interest rate hike this year. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $4,523.42 per ounce, as of 1148 GMT. The metal has shed about 0.4% so far in the»»»

Washington took a significant step Thursday by imposing sanctions on two officers from the Lebanese Army and the General Security Directorate, accusing them of "sharing intelligence with Hezbollah." The U.S. also slapped sanctions on three Hezbollah MPs, a Hezbollah ex-minister, two Amal Movement s»»»

TUNIS: A Tunisian court sentenced the former head of the national anti-graft body to 10 years in prison over charges including forging documents, his lawyer said on Friday. Chawki Tabib, who is also a prominent lawyer and the former head of the Tunisian bar association, was arrested last April. Def»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s military said Friday its soldeirs were loyal to the institution after the US announced sanctions that included, for the first time, an army officer accused of sharing information with Hezbollah. In a statement, the army said it “affirms that all officers and members of the militar»»»

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao told the U.S. Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee that U.S. forces had the munitions needed for the conflict with Iran but a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan was being put on hold just in case. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- The »»»

Canada's oil-producing province of Alberta will hold an October referendum on separation from Canada, but Premier Danielle Smith said on Thursday the vote would not directly decide independence. Instead, voters will be asked whether the province should take constitutional steps towards a future bin»»»

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) has confirmed that private school fees in Dubai will remain unchanged for the 2026–27 academic year, following a leadership directive. The decision, issued under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin »»»

On May 27, the festive prayer in honor of Kurman Ait will be held in Bishkek on Turdakun Usubaliev (Old) Square. The muftiyat told 24.kg news agency. The program includes: The event is permitted to be held in open public spaces only in the capital. In all other regions of the country, prayers will »»»

JAKARTA: The Indonesian military has dispatched 744 soldiers to serve in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, its chief said on Friday as Israel continues its near-daily attacks on the Middle Eastern country, despite a ceasefire. Indonesia has contributed troops to UNIFIL since 2006, after the operatio»»»

New Delhi: It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta Party, with the insect as its symbol, has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humour into»»»

European foreign ministers holding talks at a NATO summit in Sweden Friday scrambled to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump’s decision to send 5,000 US troops to Poland, just weeks after he ordered 5,000 troops to be pulled out of Europe. Sweden's foreign »»»

Ukrainian forces attacked an ​oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, the ​latest ‌in a series of strikes ⁠by Kyiv on Russian oil facilities. Authorities in Ukraine's Russian-controlled Luhansk region on Friday said a Ukrainian drone attack on a stu»»»

Last year, for the first time in its history, Israel recorded a negative migration balance. In 2024, 82,700 Israelis left the country, an all-time record. In Europe, Germany is benefiting the most, attracting 18 percent of this emigration according to the OECD. Settling in Germany is facilitated by»»»

Dubai: Days after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, invited a young Kenyan boy to visit the city, the story has come full circle. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downl»»»

Abu Dhabi, May 22 (SANA) Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced Friday the launch of an integrated multimodal land logistics network that combines dry ports, freight warehouses and rail-linked transport infrastructure to support industrial supply chains across the United Arab Emirates. The new network inc»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov denied any involvement in the appointment of former Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva and rejected accusations linking him or his party to the so-called “Eight Dwarfs” affair and fugitive former investigator Petyo Petrov. Speaking to reporters in parliament,»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria remains aligned with the EU’s common foreign and security policy, while still retaining the right to express its own position on international issues. Addressing the proposal for a special tribunal against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Radev argue»»»

Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament Michaela Dotsova described her audience with Pope Leo XIV as warm, extended, and marked by an unusually open exchange, following her visit to the Vatican on the occasion of May 24 celebrations. She highlighted the long-standing tradition of marking the Day of the»»»

Bulgaria has reaffirmed its support for coordinated European Union and United States efforts aimed at achieving what it describes as a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, grounded in the UN Charter and principles of international law. The position was outlined by Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova»»»

The Bulgarian Ministry of Justice has appointed Eliana Ilieva as the new Executive Director of the Registry Agency, following an order issued on May 21, 2026. Deputy Justice Minister Iva Kecheva formally introduced her to the agency’s staff, according to the ministry. Ilieva is a lawyer with extens»»»

Bulgaria and the United Kingdom are set to deepen cooperation in defense industry development, security policy, and Black Sea stability, following talks between Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and British Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty, according to BG»»»

More than 30,000 critically endangered sturgeons were released into the Danube River near the village of Gomotartsi (Northwestern Bulgaria) by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on Friday to mark the World Migratory Fish Day on May 23. The fish belong to the critically endangered species Acipense»»»

A conference titled Defence Readiness: The Role of the EU and European Cooperation, took place in Sofia Friday, organized by the European Parliament (EP) Liaison Office in Bulgaria and the House of Europe. The forum was attended by two Bulgarian MEPs - Nikola Minchev of Renew Europe Party, and Andr»»»

PRAGUE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Friday in Prague Serbia needed EU membership for its citizens and its businesses, and not for the sake of having the right of veto or a commissioner. Brnabic said this at a GLOBSEC 2026 panel on The Role of South East Europe in the Global Syst»»»

CIM Steel Industry LLC, Rhino Steel Industries LLC and Metal Care Center Factory LLC have formed a landmark industrial collaboration under the Umm Al Quwain Industrial City Authority, supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable industrial developm»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents in south Lebanon report Israeli air strikes on Tibnin and Al-Mansouri as well as drone strike on Ain B’al 22-05-202»»»

On May 22, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev, along with other members of Parliament, met with Natalia Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, as part of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly events in St.»»»

Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced that the capital is considering launching night bus routes. He announced this as part of Open Cabinet project. According to the mayor, the issue has been submitted for public discussion. After its completion, the authorities are ready to create conditions»»»

A total of 11,746 children were admitted in the first round of applications for public creches and kindergartens in Sofia, Deputy Mayor for Education, Sport and Youth Activities Desislava Zhelyazkova said after Mayor Vassil Terziev officially launched the city’s electronic admissions system on Thur»»»

The UAE called on the United Nations Security Council on Friday to ensure the enforcement of its resolutions and safeguard international navigation, warning that continued attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure are undermining both international law and the credibility of the council itself.»»»

Abu Dhabi: Q Mobility , the public parking operator in Abu Dhabi, announced free public parking and toll gate access across Abu Dhabi during the Eid Al Adha holiday, while unveiling revised operating hours for vehicle inspection centres, licensing facilities and customer service branches across the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Vietnamese President To Lam has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to pay an official visit to Vietnam this year, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang said on Friday. "I would like to convey through you Comrade To Lam's greetings to President Vladimir Putin with »»»

Capitals, May 22 (SANA) Barclays has maintained its forecast for Brent crude at an average of $100 per barrel, citing persistent geopolitical tensions and tightening supply conditions that continue to support the oil market despite recent volatility. The bank said Brent was trading near $105 a barr»»»

A new partnership between Fair Isaac Corporation and Plaid Inc. to integrate cash-flow data into credit scoring models is drawing growing attention across the global banking sector, potentially offering a framework that could carry significant implications for financial institutions in Egypt and th»»»

Information has been requested from the Plovdiv Regional Health Inspectorate regarding the current status of the Infectious Diseases Department at the Karlovo Hospital, as well as the measures taken at municipal level to strengthen the institution, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said during parliamen»»»

Dubai: Six board and audit committee members at Middle East Healthcare Company (Saudi German Health) have resigned with immediate effect, Gulf News can reveal. The revelation comes a day after Saudi Arabia’s market regulator announced final decisions convicting 11 individuals over financial stateme»»»

Tunis, May 22 (TAP)- Former president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) Chawki Tabib was sentenced to 10 years in prison.The sentence was handed Thursday by the Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis...»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based expat from Kerala is celebrating a memorable Big Ticket win after his long-running group entry struck lucky in the latest weekly e-draw, earning Dh25,000 to be shared among 50 members. Girishkumar Parayanthazhathu, a sales manager who has been living in Dubai since 2003, has hi»»»

The ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi after attracting more than 37,000 visitors and bringing together leading companies and experts from around the world. Held under the patronage of Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the exhibiti»»»

The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, together with other departments, is carrying out a detailed analysis of settlements at risk of water shortage, a task assigned by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, said Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov on Friday. Shishkov was in the Nation»»»

DUBAI: The draft agreement between the United States and Iran will algedely include a series of significant commitments aimed at reducing tensions and stabilizing the region, according to a copy of the document obtained by Al Arabiya. Al Arabiya did not say where they obtained the document from. Th»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reinforced its position as a leading regional hub for the transition toward sustainable mobility after ranking first in the Middle East for electric vehicle (EV) sales for the second consecutive year, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026 repor»»»

The Lebanese Army responded to the statement issued by the US Treasury Department concerning the involvement of a Lebanese Army officer in leaking intelligence information this year, affirming that all the officers and soldiers perform their national duties with utmost professionalism, responsibili»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: As beaches across the emirate begin attracting larger crowds during the summer season, Ras Al Khaimah Police has launched a month-long awareness campaign aimed at promoting beach safety and preventing drowning incidents. The campaign is being organised by the Media and Public Relati»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has ordered the administrative closure of Ahal Al Raya Butchery, located in the Hadbat Al Zafranah area of Abu Dhabi Island, citing repeated food safety violations and practices deemed hazardous to public health. In a statement, the aut»»»

In the first quarter of 2026, frozen fish imports to Kyrgyzstan reached $2,602,600. According to the National Statistical Committee, frozen fish accounts for the main share of demand on the foreign market. Where the fish comes from and in what volumes The geography of frozen fish supplies shows a h»»»

Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev told Parliament on Friday that the government would implement a package of measures aimed at halting the negative trend of school closures, particularly in smaller settlements. He was responding to a question from Angel Yanchev of Vazrazhdane concerning»»»