On May 24, Bulgaria celebrates the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slavic Literature. The day is traditionally marked by paying floral tributes to monuments of St Cyril and St Methodius and festivities at schools, community cent»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani FM says negotiations offer ‘grounds for optimism’ toward positive, lasting Outcome: Reuters 24-05-2026 09:04 AM Latest News Urgen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran;s IRGC chief: Any new act of aggression will trigger a devastating, hellish response extending across both regional and broader theate»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC chief: Third imposed war was complex, but our decisive response thwarted enemy plans 24-05-2026 09:10 AM Latest News Urgent New»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Food Safety Rating Programme for Food Establishments run by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is playing a growing role in enhancing competitiveness among food establishments by encouraging higher standards of compliance with health and safety regulations. The programme not only»»»

DUBAI: French Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair shared a glimpse into her Cannes Film Festival experience this weekend after she attended one of the event’s most high-profile evenings, the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026. Held annually during the Cannes Film Festival 2026, the amfAR Gala took place at the legenda»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran envisages an end to the armed conflict between Israel and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah, Axios reported citing a US official. According to an unnamed Israeli official, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresse»»»

bkry bills itself as an "experimental multidisciplinary bakespace" rather than simply a bakery. Hyperfocused on ingredients and the artform of baking, the Dubai-born brand has become a must-visit destination since opening in Alserkal Avenue in June 2024. Gulf News spoke to head baker and co-founder»»»

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an update on the Class 12 post-result process after technical issues on May 21–22, 2026 led to incorrect fee deductions in some cases, according to official information. The issue occurred during applications for scanned copies of evalu»»»

Rescuers in northern China looked for survivors Sunday after the country's deadliest coal mine explosion in recent years killed at least 82 people. An Associated Press reporter witnessed police and security guarding the entrance to the mining facility located in Qinyuan county in the city of Changz»»»

Türkiye is ready to provide every kind of support during implementation of a potential ‌deal with Iran, ‌President Tayyip ‌Erdogan ⁠said in a ⁠call with US President Donald Trump and regional leaders, reported Reuters. Erdogan's ⁠office on ‌Sunday ‌cited him ‌as saying ‌during the call that an agre»»»

The Iran-aligned Nujaba Movement in Iraq warned on Saturday against an “American plot” to merge the pro-Iran Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in state institutions, presenting new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi with his first test in imposing state monopoly over arms. It made its warning in wake of a»»»

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday "meaningful progress" had been achieved in US and Iran ‌negotiations, offering ‌grounds for ‌optimism ⁠that a positive and ⁠durable outcome is within reach. Earlier in the ⁠day, Pakistan's Prime ‌Minister ‌Shehbaz Sharif congratulated ‌US Preside»»»

New Delhi: At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers but years of scientific research have found climate change is c»»»

Manila: Nineteen people are feared trapped after a building under construction near the Philippine capital Manila collapsed early on Sunday, government officials and witnesses said. The building in Angeles city collapsed on itself at around 3:00 am (1900 GMT Saturday) while also heavily damaging an»»»

Doha, Qatar: As universities across Qatar host graduation ceremonies this season, thousands of students are marking the end of years of hard work and the beginning of a new chapter. For the country, however, convocation season represents more than academic achievement and it reflects the outcome of»»»

QINYUAN, China: Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly»»»

Despite the Middle East war, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. "Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out," the 49-year-old US national, who asked that only his first name be used, told AFP. "We are undo»»»

The Lebanese front offers a striking illustration of Israel’s lack of a coherent long-term strategy. The continuation of hostilities under restrictive conditions and within the framework of a fragile, virtually nonexistent, ceasefire—recently extended by the United States for an additional 45 days »»»

A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the US Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month. The law enforcement agency said in a statement»»»

Washington, United States: A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said. President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time -- on a day when he was »»»

The United States has informed Japan that delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles will be delayed by up to two years as the Pentagon prioritizes replenishing its own depleted stocks following the war with Iran, the Financial Times reported. Tokyo had planned to receive 400 Tomahawk missiles by 2028 as»»»

The suspect in the shooting at the White House checkpoint has been identified as Nasir Best, he had previously been under law enforcement scrutiny, and there were concerns about his mental health, NBC journalist Tom Winter reported citing official sources. The US Secret Service said that the incide»»»

Damascus announced on Saturday that it has received over 10,000 applications for Syrian citizenship from Kurds in wake of a recent decree that preserves their rights in the country. The Interior Ministry said it received applications for citizenship from 2,892 families and 10,516 individuals. The m»»»

The US-Iran agreement, which could be signed soon, calls for a 60-day ceasefire extension, Axios reported citing a US official. During this period, the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, Iran will be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations will be held to limit Iran's nuclear program, the publica»»»

Heavy consumption of THAAD and Standard Missile interceptors during Iran conflict sparks worries over U.S. deterrence capacity in Asia A launch vehicle of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is seen at a U.S. military base in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The U»»»

DUBAI: Iran ​executed one person for charges related to sending ‌information ‌to ​the ‌US ⁠and ​Israel during the ⁠war, the Iranian judiciary’s ⁠Mizan ‌news agency reported ‌on ​Sunday.The ‌individual, ‌identified as Mojtaba Kian, ‌was sending data about Iran’s ⁠defense ⁠industry to “the enemy,” ac»»»

Lebanon's civil defense agency said early on Sunday its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh had been destroyed by an Israeli strike. The Directorate General of Civil Defense said the building had collapsed and a large number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged by a "direct hit»»»

MANILA: Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers on Sunday, an official said, as rescue efforts continued. “They are in constant communication. We are awaiting more details, ‌but our ‌rescuers are doing their best to ‌pull ⁠th»»»

Reporters on the White House North Lawn were forced to take cover and rush into the press briefing room on Saturday evening after gunfire was heard near the presidential complex, triggering a brief lockdown and a rapid security response from the Secret Service. Several journalists, some filming liv»»»

FRANCE 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson speaks from Washington, DC on the reported progress in the talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.»»»

A suspect identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire outside a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to media reports. Authorities said Best fired multiple rounds at offic»»»

Manila: Nineteen people are feared trapped after a building under construction near Manila collapsed early on Sunday, a local government official said. Officials in Angeles City, around 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of the Philippine capital, said they had received a report at about 3:00 am (1900 »»»

MINA/MADINAH: Saudi Arabia activated an extensive transportation and mobility network on Sunday as the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage began, deploying high-capacity rail, shuttle bus and road-management systems to facilitate the movement of more than 1.6 million pilgrims across Makkah and the holy sites, SPA»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE on Sunday, with humid conditions expected overnight and into Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas. According to the forecast, low clouds are expected to appear eastward, while fog or mist »»»

HOUSTON: South Korean Kim Si-woo clung to a two-stroke lead after firing a three-under par 68 in Saturday’s third round of the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. The 30-year-old from Seoul, seeking his first victory since the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, stood on 21-under 192 after 54 holes at T»»»

GIZA, Egypt: Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare to earn an 11th-round stoppage against Rico Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxer who pushed the undefeated Ukrainian to his limits on Saturday. In a chaotic ending, the 39-year-old Usyk dropped the challenger late in the penultimate round, a»»»

Poland’s military ​aviation is active in the country’s airspace ‌after ‌Russian ​strikes ‌on ⁠Ukraine’s territory, ​the Polish ⁠army said on Sunday. The actions ⁠are ‌preventive ‌in ​nature and ‌aimed ‌at securing and protecting Polish ‌airspace, particularly in ⁠areas adjacent to ⁠threatened regio»»»

ABOARD THE RFA LYME BAY: 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»»»

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization, “Fjord,” has won the Palme d’Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival ‘s top honor for the second time to Mungiu, the Romanian director of “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.” At a 79th Cannes Film Festival that saw few films cause a stir, “Fj»»»

PANAMA CITY, Panama: Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced on Saturday that she plans to run for president again and intends to return to her home country before the end of 2026. Machado’s remarks, made while meeting in Panama with several fellow Venezuelan oppositio»»»

Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.»»»

The death toll from a drone strike ​on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 16, with most of the victims young women, Russian officials said on Saturday, after a heated U.N. debate on the incident.»»»

MINA: Saudi authorities have intensified heat protection and healthcare measures for pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, as temperatures in Makkah and surrounding holy sites are forecast to climb to 47 degrees Celsius, according to SPA reports. The Saudi Ministry of Health urged pilgrims to reg»»»

Travelers must be screened at one of three U.S. airports before returning home. Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment on Saturday prepare to transport the body of person who died of Ebola for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic»»»

A gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening has died after being shot by US Secret Service officers, according to statements cited by US media reports. A bystander was also wounded in the exchange of gunfire, though officials have not released details about the person’s condit»»»

Dubai: Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector as part of an elaborate espionage campaign during the US-Israeli war with Iran, cybersecurity researchers told CNN on Friday. The Iranian operatives also targeted a US oil and gas firm, along with org»»»

Hungary has restored a ban on Ukrainian food imports after the new government “accidentally” allowed the restrictions to lapse. The ban, covering around 20 categories of agricultural goods, was introduced in 2023 after former Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government declared an emergency over the e»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joined a joint phone call on Saturday with US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, SPA reported. The call also included Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatari Emir Tamim bin»»»