Lusail International Circuit launches premium hospitality packages for Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2026
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has officially launched its premium hospitality packages for the Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026, taking place from November 27 - 29, offering guests an elevated race weekend experience that combines world class motorsport, luxury hospi»»»
Tunindex closes Fridays session up 0.93%
Tunis, May 15 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Friday's session up 0.93% to 17,383.37 points, with a high traded volume of TND 19.2 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. TPR shares were the best performers after rising by 6% to TND 15.620, feeding the market...»»»
SYDF allocates $15 million in first disbursement across key sectors
Damascus, May 15 (SANA) The Syrian Development Fund (SYDF) announced an initial allocation of $15 million to support education, health, economic empowerment, war debris removal, and early warning and emergency response systems, based on field assessments conducted across Syrian governorates. The fu»»»
‘Submerged’ reveals the hidden heritage of the Red Sea
JEDDAH: A new documentary analyzing the importance of the discovery of the 18th-century Umluj shipwreck, just off the coastline of the Red Sea, has been unveiled. “Submerged” is a 10-minute film featuring Heritage Commission experts. It follows the first fully Saudi-led marine archaeological missio»»»
Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year
Beijing, China: Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday.»»»
“Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference yields signing 3 future projects
On 13 September 2017, on the sidelines of the inauguration of the “Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference organised by EIB in collabouration with MIIC, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr signed a financing agreement worth EUR 4.7 million with the »»»
Why thousands of families are choosing Dubai to call home
Dubai: The emirate has recorded strong growth in family residency permits and Golden Residency applications in recent years, as authorities continue expanding digital services aimed at enhancing family stability and quality of life. Marking the International Day of Families on May 15, the General D»»»
UAE says nearly 3,000 Iranian missiles and drones targeted civilian sites
New Delhi: The UAE has reaffirmed its categorical rejection of what it described as Iranian claims and attempts to justify terrorist attacks targeting the country and other states in the region, during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi. Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of Sta»»»
Russian Il-114-300 Airliner Proves Fit for Extreme Arctic Conditions
Specialists from the Ilyushin Aviation Complex – part of the United Aircraft Corporation within the Rostec State Corporation – conducted flights of the Il-114-300 turboprop airliner from the Arctic islands of Novaya Zemlya and Franz Josef Land. They tested the aircraft’s flight and navigation syste»»»
VD Satheesan gets emotional during visit to late mentor G Karthikeyan’s home
Dubai: Ahead of his elevation to Kerala’s top post, chief minister-designate VD Satheesan visited the home of his late mentor and became visibly emotional, breaking down in tears. Satheesan, who is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister on May 18 following the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s l»»»
Vancouver mayor clarifies claims he has AI doing work for him
The mayor of the Canadian city of Vancouver, Ken Sim, has clarified that artificial intelligence systems are not used to make municipal decisions after remarks about digital assistants handling parts of his workload sparked debate online, local media reported. The backlash began after Sim told a te»»»
BRICS nations must shatter US ‘sense of impunity’ – Iranian foreign minister
BRICS member states must join forces to counter the US´ growing “sense of superiority and impunity,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday. Speaking at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, Araghchi said that while Iran has twice come under US-Israeli aggression over»»»
US policy on Taiwan remains ‘unchanged,’ Rubio says after China’s warning
Washington’s policy on Taiwan remains unchanged and any attempt by China to break the status quo would be a “terrible mistake,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio made the remarks in an interview with NBC News on Friday, while traveling with President Donald Trump on the first state »»»
CIA chief delivers Trump’s message to Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has paid a rare visit to Havana to deliver a message from US President Donald Trump to the Cuban leadership amid a US-imposed fuel blockade of the island. According to Reuters, it was the first time a CIA chief has visited Cuba since the Communist Revolution in the 1950s»»»
Emirates NBD secures India approvals for RBL Bank majority stake deal
Emirates NBD has announced that it has received all required regulatory and governmental approvals, including from the Government of India, for its planned acquisition of a majority controlling stake in RBL Bank Limited. The bank said the milestone clears the path for the imminent completion of the»»»
Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres
CANNES: Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the “massacring” of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who traveled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his thoughts about e»»»
Art Dubai returns for special 20th edition in pared back, intimate format
DUBAI; The 20th anniversary edition of Art Dubai arrived this week in a more intimate, pared-back format, yet still drew eager crowds that flowed steadily through the venue from opening hour. Collectors, curators, artists and art enthusiasts gathered in the familiar corridors of Madinat Jumeirah, w»»»
Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola outbreak; 65 people killed - UPI.com
A handout photo made available by the World Health Organization shows temperature screening at Mpondwe border point with the Democratic Republic of Congo, near Bwera, Uganda, in May 2019. The Democratic Republic of Congo declared an Ebola outbreak on Friday as 65 people have died from the disease i»»»
Vasiljevic: Vucic to miss Business Summit 2026 for health reasons
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will not be participating in Business Summit 2026 in Belgrade on Friday due to health reasons, his media adviser Suzana Vasiljevic said. Vucic had been announced by the organisers as one of the participants. Vasiljevic said Serbian Progressive Party lea»»»
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan discuss industrial cooperation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al Khorayef virtually discussed with Pakistan's Minister of Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan and Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik ways to strengthen industrial cooperation and expand investment partne»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah in southern Lebanon for the second time with a loitering glider: statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah in southern Lebanon for the second time wi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli enemy army helicopter in the skies over the town of Al-Bayyada in southern Lebanon with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to withdraw: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia upgrades Hajj journey with 19-language smart app
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national digital platform Tawakkalna is providing Hajj-related government services in 19 languages for pilgrims and workers during the 1447H Hajj season, as part of wider efforts to improve the pilgrimage experience through advanced digital solutions. The initiative comes with»»»
UAE students score near-perfect CBSE results despite most exams being cancelled - here's how they did it
Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released Class 12 results on Wednesday for millions of students, including those in UAE-based CBSE schools, under circumstances unlike any previous year. Regional tensions stemming from the US-Israel-Iran conflict forced the cancellation of»»»
America’s missile arsenal explained: From Minuteman III to Dark Eagle
The US boasts impressive military capabilities that solidify the country’s position among the world’s military powers. This also applies to missile technology – the US maintains its status as a major global missile power, and long competed with the Soviet Union in the missile and space race. The US»»»
Russia reduces jet fuel flow to Berlin airport
Wolfgang BernertBerlin flights depend on fuel from the Schwedt refinery. But Russia has cut Kazakh oil flows to the refinery, forcing Germany to seek new supply routes via Poland. https://p.dw.com/p/5DdBeAdvertisementThe fuel supply for Berlin's airport is closely tied to the PCK Refinery in Schwed»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Qouzah in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Indian PM Modi urges ‘open and safe’ Hormuz during UAE visit
ABU DHABI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an “open and safe” Strait of Hormuz during a visit to the UAE on Friday, the start of a five-nation tour overshadowed by energy and supply-chain worries due to the Iran war. Modi, whose plane was guided in and out of UAE airspace by military»»»
Angry Libyan football fans set GNU building on fire during protest
TRIPOLI: Angry fans of a football club in Tripoli protesting a referee decision set fire to the facade and garden of the headquarters of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), two eyewitnesses and a local TV channel said on Thursday. The violence flared in the capital on Thursday evening, aft»»»
Saudi industry minister discusses expanding industrial partnership with Pakistani counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of industry and mineral resources held a virtual meeting with Pakistan’s Minister of Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan and Minister of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Masood Malik. Bandar Alkhorayef discussed ways to strengthen indust»»»
Lovech, Taishun County in China Sign Memorandum to Launch Long-Term Partnership
A memorandum of intent to establish friendly relations between the town of Lovech and China’s Taishun County was signed during the visit of Lovech Mayor Stratsimir Petkov to China, the municipal administration said on Friday. "The agreement marks the official beginning of a long-term partnership ce»»»
Indian PM urges 'open and safe' Hormuz at start of UAE-Europe tour
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an "open and safe" Strait of Hormuz during a brief visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the start of a five-nation tour overshadowed by energy and supply-chain worries due to the regional tension in the Gulf. Modi, whose plane w»»»
Zionist Enemy Intensifies Attacks on southern Lebanon
The Israeli warplanes launched on Friday airstrikes on the towns of Qusaybah, Mayfadoun, Shukin, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Srifa, Tayr Falsayh, Majadel, Burj Qalawiyah, Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, Dabaal, Frun, Ghandouriyah, Shabriha, Maashouq, al-Masakin, the Abbasieh junction, and al-Housh. A building near Hir»»»
LUCA reaches the milestone of 200 locations in Romania and Poland
The entire network is wholly owned by Tinervis Group, consolidating LUCA’s position as the bakery chain with the most extensive direct presence in Romania and a brand undergoing continuous development in Poland. In a competitive and dynamic market, Tinervis Group emphasizes the importance of buildi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:45 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the Deir Seryan River in southern Lebanon with a loitering glider [FPV]: statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Class 12 results row: Is CBSE’s marking system fair? Board responds on evaluation system fairness
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reaffirmed its commitment to a fair, transparent and consistent evaluation system following social media discussions around Class 12 results and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) method. The Board said the OSM system was introduced to improve transparen»»»
PM Radev Allocates Remits of Deputy PMs
Prime Minister Rumen Radev has allocated among the four deputy prime ministers the remits for coordinating the Government’s overall policy and interaction with executive bodies under the Council of Ministers, the Cabinet’s press centre said on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Gala»»»
Dentons advises UniCredit on financing for large solar and battery storage project in Bulgaria
Global law firm Dentons has advised UniCredit as sole global coordinator, mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, together with a group of lenders and including Raiffeisen Bank International AG, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, United Bulgarian Bank and Eurobank Bulgaria on a ma»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:40 on Friday 15-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rashaf town with artillery shells and a rocket barrage: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza Strip
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces now control 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, suggesting troops have expanded into more of the Palestinian territory than set out in an October ceasefire plan. His comments come as Gaza remains gripped by daily violence, and as efforts to»»»
Andy Burnham campaign to challenge Keir Starmer gathers momentum - UPI.com
The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, arrives at Downing Street in London for a meeting with regional mayors on March 31. Burnham announced Thursday his intention to quit and challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party and the position of prime minister of »»»
'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad
Brussels, Belgium: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape". Lukaku, who has scored 89 goals in 124 international appearances, has struggled for form and fitness at Serie A club Napoli this »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Friday 15-05-2026 a Merkava tank on the Al-Bayyada–Naqoura road with a loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Food as a weapon of war: MSF’s says Israeli restrictions of aid resulted in alarming malnutrition in Gaza
DUBAI: Israeli restrictions on food and humanitarian aid have resulted in alarming levels of malnutrition in Gaza, with devastating consequences for pregnant women, newborns and infants, according to a new analysis by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The medical charity said its data shows a sharp d»»»
PM Radev Distributes Responsibilities of Deputy PMs
Prime Minister Rumen Radev has distributed among the four deputy prime ministers the responsibilities for coordinating the Government’s overall policy and interaction with executive bodies under the Council of Ministers, the Cabinet’s press centre said on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance M»»»
Czech police find stolen skull of saint
Prague: Czech police said on Friday they had found the skull of a 13th century saint, days after it was stolen from a church in the north of the country. Police said they had arrested a suspect, who had admitted to taking the skull of St Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in the basilica of St»»»
Macut, Greek culture minister discuss advancement of cultural cooperation
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut received Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni in Belgrade on Friday to discuss advancement of cultural cooperation between the two countries, preservation of cultural heritage and strengthening of institutional ties between Serbia and Greece. "Macut stated that Serb»»»
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Friday, the country's weather agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit at 8:22 pm (1122 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Miyagi prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological»»»
Several injured in Libya football clashes, govt building set ablaze
Tripoli, Libya: Clashes that erupted after a football match in a western Libyan town left several people injured, authorities said Friday, while a government building was set on fire in capital Tripoli. Fights began in the town of Tarhuna, some 80 kilometres (49 miles) south of the capital, after a»»»
US-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, Taiwan
ConflictsChinaUS-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, TaiwanAndrew Zi-Qi Fang Washington DC | Darko JanjevicDonald Trump hopes to have China help him end the war in Iran, but this goal seemed far from guaranteed as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Beijing. Xi Jinping, in turn, took th»»»