The insistence of about 500 displaced Lebanese to stay along Beirut’s waterfront has raised questions about why they chose to remain in that area despite the lack of basic living conditions. The displaced say they are staying for security reasons, fearing they could be targeted if they move to larg»»»

Europe’s economy is slowing sharply as the Iran war drives up energy costs, deepening pressure on households and challenging policy makers. Fresh data for May showed euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years while inflation pressures intensified, raising fear»»»

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that NATO should assist Ukraine in guiding its drones, commenting on incidents involving Ukrainian drones flying into alliance countries. Ukrainian drones have previously flown repeatedly over Finland and the Baltic states. On Tuesday, Estonian Defense Mi»»»

Russia and the United States, as the largest nuclear powers, bear a special responsibility for the fate of the world, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. In an interview with the Vedomosti business daily, he noted that the current Republican administration has largely departed from»»»

The US State Department said it had approved a potential $108 million sale of HAWK air defense system maintenance equipment to Ukraine. "The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine for Hawk Missile System Sustainment an»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has detained citizens A.K.T. and K.Zh.A. on suspicion of committing large-scale fraud against foreign investors. The latter’s initials match those of Zhanybek Kubandykov. He previously served as an adviser to Sadyr Japarov and is the hu»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced the entry into force of bilateral agreements on mutual visa exemption requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. According to the ministry’s press service, the agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Rep»»»

In the world of artificial intelligence, the focus used to be on training AI models. Now, increasingly, it's on "inference" – the actual execution of the tasks we ask these systems to perform. David Gurlé is a French tech entrepreneur whose startup Antimatter aims to service the inference»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and “moving in a suspicious manner” in an area where it is fighting Hezbollah. Israel and the Iran-backed group have been regularly trading fire in the country’s south despite »»»

The US has urged the Palestinian envoy to the UN to withdraw his candidacy for a senior General Assembly post and threatened to revoke his delegation’s visas if he refuses, according to media reports citing an internal State Department cable. The dispute centers on Palestinian efforts to expand the»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev arrived in Turkmenistan for a working visit. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. During the visit, he will participate in the regular meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government, where trade, economic, cultura»»»

A meeting of the IPA CIS Permanent Commission on Defense and Security Issues was held in St. Petersburg. The press service of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan reported. During the meeting, Karim Khanjeza, a member of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic, was elected Deputy Chair of the Commission. Par»»»

The Kyrgyz Republic has received an official invitation to accede to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported. According to the agency, the decision will help strengthen international cooperation in criminal cases, improve the effici»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held an extended meeting on the domestic market supply of fuels and lubricants. The Cabinet’s press service reported. The discussion was attended by the heads of the largest oil trading companies, which hold key positions in th»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov presented the first issue of the updated «Ala-Too» magazine. He posted a photo on Facebook. «The «Ala-Too» magazine, which has become a priceless treasure in preserving and disseminating the spiritual heritage of our people, as well as enriching the national li»»»

House Democrats criticized their Republican colleagues on Thursday after the GOP leadership pulled a vote on a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's ability to wage war with Iran. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- House Republicans abruptly pulled legislation to c»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has updated regulations governing the carriage and use of power banks aboard aircraft, as part of broader efforts to strengthen aviation safety and regulatory oversight in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported. GACA »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, in Cholpon-Ata on May 21. The presidential press service reported. They discussed further development of cooperation between the two countries’ central banks, including techni»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan K.Zh.A. and A.K.T. have been detained on suspicion of committing large-scale fraud against foreign investors. The press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. As part of the criminal case opened under Part 4 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code of»»»

MAKKAH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Thursday reviewed the readiness of the Hajj Security Forces to implement approved field and organizational plans for Hajj. The ceremony in Makkah, attended by Prince Abdulaziz, who is also the Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committ»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, after Washington said an earlier planned deployment had been called off amid pressure on Europe to fend for itself. Trump said the move was based on his relationship with Poland's president Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see generally fair weather on Friday, with temperatures edging slightly higher before dustier and cooler conditions arrive over the weekend, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Daytime temperatures are expected to climb to between 40°C and 46°C in inland areas, »»»

Seventy-five corporate leaders and executives were among the targets as South Korean police worked with Thai authorities and Interpol to arrest and repatriate a ringleader from a Bangkok hideout. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. File. Photo by Asia Today May 21 (Asia Today) -- South Korean pol»»»

Abu Dhabi: National Ambulance has announced full operational readiness for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday, with intensified emergency response coverage across crowded public areas in the Northern Emirates. In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority said it has activated a comprehensive prep»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police wrapped up its participation in the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, showcasing advanced smart policing technologies, autonomous patrols, cybersecurity awareness platforms, and emergency»»»

The US has indicted former President Raul Castro to have a pretext to invade Cuba and eventually dominate the entire region, American labor and human rights lawyer Daniel Kovalik has told RT. The US Justice Department indicted Castro and five officials on Wednesday for conspiracy to kill US nationa»»»

The 2CV, the iconic French car popular for much of the last century, is to be reincarnated as an electric vehicle 36 years after production ceased, Citroen announced Thursday. "The 2CV is back!" said CEO Xavier Chardon said. "Citroen is back. Back to the future." The announcement came at an investo»»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has appointed for His servants sacred seasons through which they attain His pleasure, and days in which they draw ever nearer to Him, exalted is His Majesty. In them, He multiplies their rewards and grants them abundant recompense. I bear w»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah is collecting photos and videos to preserve the memory of her hometown which, like many others along the southern border, has been completely destroyed by Israeli forces. Testimony from residents and officials, as well as satellite images and photographs ta»»»

At least 19 people, including six police officers, were killed in northern Honduras following two simultaneous armed attacks. Gunmen opened fire at a plantation in the municipality of Trujillo and on police in Omoa. Authorities are investigating the shootings, which occurred against a backdrop of l»»»

Tunis, May 22 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Thursday afternoon at Carthage Palace Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to Tunisia, Ali Ould Sidi Ali, who paid a farewell visit to the Head of State on the occasion of the end of his...»»»

MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Thursday inspected several projects and facilities in the holy sites as part of tours to monitor preparations for Hajj. During a visit to Mina Emergency Hospital 2, Prince Abdulaziz, who is also Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Co»»»

Venezuela's president will travel to India next week to discuss selling oil, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, an unusual announcement of a foreign leader's travel that shows the new US influence over Caracas. Rubio mentioned the trip by interim President Delcy Rodriguez, in power si»»»

KABUL, Afghanistan: The United Nations expressed “grave concern” on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan’s Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage, saying the code further entrenches discrimination against women and girls. The government re»»»

Washington DC: India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has been honoured with the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), presented in Washington DC on May 21. On August 23, 2023, Chandrayaan-3 made history as the first spacecraft to achieve a s»»»

BIG Poland has officially opened BIG Dzierżoniów, a newly built retail park with 17,000 sqm GLA, located in the city centre at Batalionów Chłopskich Street. The investment became the company’s 11th retail park in Poland and opened its doors on 21 May. The project was developed by Redkom Development»»»

Warsaw-listed medical technology company Synektik has begun trading in Ukraine, establishing a local entity and a dedicated sales and service team — the country's first structured market entry by a Polish surgical-robotics firm. The move was made possible by an agreement signed in February 2026, an»»»

Average gross monthly pay in Poland's enterprise sector reached PLN 9,530.74 in April 2026, a 5.4% increase year-on-year, according to GUS data published Thursday. That figure is the first print above PLN 9,500 and marks a continuation of real wage growth that has been driving consumer demand. Empl»»»

Abu Dhabi: When 12-year-old Arjun Abhinav Patwardhan walked into the SAT examination centre in Abu Dhabi on May 2, heads turned. The test, designed for high school students typically aged 16 and above, is not where you expect to find an eighth-grader. Some candidates could not help but ask what thi»»»

Poland's statistical office (GUS) reported that industrial output rose 3.1% year-on-year in April 2026 — a significant step down from March's revised 7.5% gain and below analyst forecasts of around 4.1%. On a month-to-month basis, production fell 7.4%. GUS noted that April had one fewer working day»»»

How much did you score in your board exams — and did it feel, even for a moment, like you were on top of the world when you saw it, before the mind quietly drifted to what could have been better? It is a question that carries more weight today than it once did, not just about marks, but about expec»»»

Richard Knight, 47, died by lethal injection at Florida State Prison Thursday for the 2000 murders of Coral Springs, Fla., woman and her 4-year-old daughter. Photo courtesy Florida Deptatment of Corrections May 21 (UPI) -- Florida death row inmate Richard Knight was executed Thursday, 26 years afte»»»

The United States and Iran are engaged in indirect talks aimed at developing a framework for a possible agreement, Iran's ISNA News Agency reported. According to the report, the two sides are currently exchanging messages and draft texts. 'Very close' to reaching dealAn Iranian official earlier tol»»»

British energy giant BP is facing a lawsuit over allegations that improper toxic waste disposal in two remote villages in northeastern Kenya killed thousands of livestock and caused cancer among hundreds of locals. In a petition filed by hundreds of locals, BP is accused of dumping toxins that cont»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and America’s top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of US military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island’s former leader, Raúl Castro.Trump said »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkiye following global outcry over their treatment in custody.Hundreds of activists from countries around the world were placed in detention »»»

HELSINGBORG, Sweden: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO ​allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe. Before leaving for a meeting »»»

WASHINGTON: Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that woul»»»

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 16 people, including six police officers, police said. The first incident took place at a ranch in the municipality of Trujillo in northern Honduras, where at least 10 workers were sho»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the American military footprint in Europe. The Trump administratio»»»