Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo dies aged 40
Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo dies aged 40 Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil Alexx Ekubo via YouTubeFriends have called Ekubo's passing "devastating and unbelievable" Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo has died, reportedly after a long battle with cancer. The award-winning actor wa»»»
Inside the NEET leak: Nashik student, WhatsApp trails, 45-hour head start
Dubai: A leaked “model paper”, encrypted WhatsApp trails and a 45-hour head start have pushed India’s biggest medical entrance exam into crisis, with investigators tracing the NEET-UG 2026 leak from a Nashik printing press to coaching hubs and student networks across multiple states. The National T»»»
World Cup broadcast deadlock ends up in Indian court
New Delhi, India: A standoff over World Cup broadcasting rights in India has ended up in the courts with fans fearing they won't be able to watch football's biggest party when it begins in under a month. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Indian government and public broadcaster»»»
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, Several Dead in Attacks on Cars
The Israeli military said it launched a new wave of strikes across southern Lebanon Wednesday, despite a truce with the Lebanese government to halt fighting with Hezbollah. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon," the military said, hours af»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting the newly established Israeli site of Blat in southern Lebanon: Military Media statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Indonesia to review visa waivers after foreign scammers’ arrests
JAKARTA: Indonesia will review its visa-free entry policy for nationals of Southeast Asian countries after a string of arrests of foreigners accused of running illegal gambling and scam operations, a top immigration official said Wednesday. Authorities last week detained more than 500 people in two»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the vicinity of the Moussa Abbas Complex in the city of Bint Jbeil with a loitering drone: Military Media statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Skopje Summons Bulgarian Ambassador Over Use of “North Macedonian” Term
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Skopje has summoned Bulgarian Ambassador Zhelyazko Radukov, issuing an oral protest over the use of the term “North Macedonian” by Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova during a recent EU-level meeting, according to media reports »»»
Saudi Cabinet directs ministries to develop childcare nurseries at large workplaces
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has directed government authorities to work on expanding childcare nurseries at government and private sector workplaces with large numbers of employees, as part of efforts to boost women’s participation in the labour market under Vision 2030. The Cabinet instruc»»»
GERB Leader Loses National Protection Service Security Detail
GERB Deputy Chair Tomislav Donchev told reporters on Wednesday that the National Service for Protection told his party that, starting Thursday, it will no longer protect GERB Chair Boyko Borissov. Donchev added: "This seems like an emotional, God forbid, a political decision, but by no means an ins»»»
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Announces Launch of Large-Scale Nationwide Police Operation
A large-scale specialized police operation began across the country at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers following the Government meeting here. Several main areas will be targeted during the operation, he said. According t»»»
Indonesia to review visa waivers after foreign scammers' arrests
Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia will review its visa-free entry policy for nationals of Southeast Asian countries after a string of arrests of foreigners accused of running illegal gambling and scam operations, a top immigration official said Wednesday. Authorities last week detained more than 500 pe»»»
Musk, Cook among US executives invited to join Trump on trip to China
Prominent US executives from Big Tech to agriculture have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, according to a White House official. Trump has left for Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping. Aside from discussions about Iran, the two leaders are expected to»»»
Israeli Strikes Hit Towns, Cars, and Highways in Lebanon
Israeli occupation forces continue their aggression against Lebanon and their violation of the ceasefire agreement, carrying out a new wave of airstrikes and attacks across several southern areas while issuing fresh evacuation orders for residents of multiple towns in southern Lebanon. مشاهد توثق ج»»»
Czech Police Seek Thief who Stole Saint's Skull
An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing "incalculable" historic damage, police said late on Tuesday. St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deeds, was c»»»
Lebanese Health Ministry: 8 martyrs including 2 children in 3 Israeli drone strikes on the coastal highway between Beirut and Sidon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli military vehicle in the town of Rshaf with an attack drone: Hezbollah Military Media statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters fired a barrage of rokckets at a gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Qawzah: Hezbollah Military Media statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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PM reviews investment zones system to boost local, foreign investments
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid the investment zones system as one of the key mechanisms for attracting and stimulating local and foreign investments. During the meeting, the minister outlined the competitiv»»»
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department highlights role of marriage in strengthening family stability
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has highlighted the importance of marriage in building stable families and supporting social sustainability during an awareness lecture held in Khalifa City. The session, titled “The Importance of Marriage and its Role in Building the Individual and Society,” was organ»»»
National Service for Protection to No Longer Protect GERB Chair Borissov
GERB Deputy Chair Tomislav Donchev told reporters on Wednesday that the National Service for Protection told his party that, starting Thursday, it will no longer protect GERB Chair Boyko Borissov. Donchev added: "This seems like an emotional, God forbid, a political decision, but by no means an ins»»»
MRF Chair Peevski Loses National Protection Service Security Detail
The National Protection Service (NPS) withdrew MRF Chair Delyan Peevski’s security detail, his party’s press service said on Wednesday. The decision followed a review by the specialized commission under Article 23 of the National Protection Service Act, requested by Peevski in December. “I believe »»»
Media Review: May 13
BOYKO BORISSOV AND DELYAN PEEVSKI’S PROTECTION REMOVED All Wednesday media report the news that the National Service for Protection (NSP) is removing the protection provided to the leaders of GERB and MRF, Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski, effective May 14. *** According to the Dnevnik.bg online n»»»
Global Carbon Council achieves ICVCM CCP eligibility approval
Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon standard, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances as CCP-Eligible by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3814
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3814 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»
Medjedovic defeated in Rome Masters round of 16
ROME - Serbian tennis player Hamad Medjedovic has been knocked out of the Rome Masters tournament after a 7-5, 6-4 defeat to Spaniard Martin Landaluce in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Medjedovic is likely to climb to the 54th place in the ATP rankings once they are released next Monday. tennis Hamad »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers between the Wadi Al-Uyun area and the town of Srobbin with a rocket salvo: Hezbollah Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fresh strawberries from Kyrgyzstan reach Russia’s Arctic region store shelves - | 24.KG
Fresh strawberries from Kyrgyzstan have appeared on store shelves in Russia’s Arctic region. A 20-ton shipment has arrived in Russia’s Murmansk Oblast. The berries passed phytosanitary inspection and were declared safe for sale, confirming the high quality standards of agricultural products exporte»»»
Issyk-Kul to host Central Asian Sailing Championship for the first time - | 24.KG
The shores of Issyk-Kul Lake will host the first-ever Central Asian Sailing Championship. From May 16 to 21, the region’s top sailors will compete in Cholpon-Ata for the championship title, the Sailing Federation reported. The competition will bring together athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uz»»»
Kichevo-Ohrid motorway to be fully functional in first quarter of 2027
Skopje, 11 May 2026 (MIA) - The deadline for Kichevo-Ohrid motorway remains the same - it will be fully functional in the first quarter of 2027, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski on Monday. "We will finish the motorway within the deadli»»»
Egypt aims to attract $77.5bn across 7 investment zones under construction
RIYADH: Egypt aims to attract investments worth up to 4.1 trillion Egyptian pounds ($77.5 billion) to seven major investment zones under construction across three governorates over the next 20 years. The zones are targeting 214 projects and are expected to create around 1.2 million jobs as Egypt st»»»
What it takes to reach the top of Europe: UAE-based Indian climber’s journey to Elbrus summit
Dubai: For Siyad Moideenkutty, standing atop Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, was more than just a personal achievement. It was a moment of pride, gratitude, and relief. The 46-year-old Indian expatriate, who has lived in the UAE for 15 years and works with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Compa»»»
MOHRE explains how UAE workers can move to new employers, convert work models, and avoid one-year work permit bans for contract and probation breaches.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has clarified rules governing workers seeking to move to new employers after the end of their employment contracts, while warning that some violations could lead to a one-year ban on obtaining a new work permit. The ministry said workers may transfe»»»
Bobov Dol Residents Rally Against Years of Air Pollution from Thermal Power Plant
Residents of the village of Golemo Selo and nearby villages in Bobov Dol Municipality blocked the main road to the town on Wednesday to protest air pollution caused by the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant (TPP). Protesters said pollution from the plant has persisted for years and is contributing to gr»»»
Poland’s Niewiadów PGM seeks to build European defence champion with new capital raise
Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna (NPGM), a manufacturer of weapons and military equipment, on May 12 kicked off efforts to raise PLN200mn-220mn (€47.1mn-51.8mn) from a share issue to finance its transformation into a European defence industry player. »»»
Telekom Srbija raises €1.95bn in record CEE corporate bond sale
State-controlled Telekom Srbija said on May 12 it has raised about €1.95bn through a multi-tranche issuance of senior unsecured bonds denominated in US dollars and euros, marking one of the largest corporate debt transactions in emerging Europe. »»»
Kosovo’s annual inflation rises to 7.5% in April
Kosovo’s harmonised consumer price index (HICP) increased by 7.5% year-on-year in April (chart), accelerating inflationary pressures across several key sectors of the economy, the statistics office said on May 12. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.1% in April compared to March. »»»
Ukraine revises budget as EU loan unlocks billions for defence spending
Ukraine is revising its state budget after securing access to a major EU financial package that Kyiv says will provide tens of billions of euros for defence, security and wartime fiscal support, reported Ukraine Business News. »»»
Pekao cuts Polish GDP forecasts because of war in the Middle East
Polish economic growth will be slower than expected in 2026 and 2027 as a prolonged conflict in the Persian Gulf weakens private consumption and exports, Poland’s Bank Pekao said in a report on May 12. The bank expects Pol»»»
Hungary's new government formed in record time
Peter Magyar formally took office as Hungary's new prime minister on May 12 after assembling a 16-member cabinet in a record 30 days following the parliamentary election. This was the fastest government formation since the»»»
Russian budget deficit jumps to 55% of annual target in 4M26
Russia’s federal budget revenues reached RUB3.4 trillion ($37.4bn) in April, up 6% year-on-year (y/y), while expenditures rose 12% y/y to RUB4.7 trillion ($51.7bn), according to preliminary Ministry of Finance data. Notabl»»»
Israeli Injuries Hit 8,692 as Hezbollah Keeps Up Cross-Border Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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South Korea’s EL B&T to Build $250mn EV and Battery Hub in Duqm
Oman has signed a $250 million agreement with South Korean electric vehicle technology company EL B&T to establish an electric vehicle and battery cell manufacturing complex in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, marking a major step in the Sultanate’s industrial diversification and clean mobility a»»»
Sultan of Brunei Darussalam receives credentials of Qatar's Ambassador
Bandar Seri Begawan: HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam received the credentials of HE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam Abdullah Hamad Ali Al Adham Al Marri. HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin »»»
Trump Heads to China, Stresses Need to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ fin»»»
Bayanat Engineering announces landmark deployment of advanced Meteorological Sensors at Dubai’s First Commercial Vertiport
Bayanat Engineering, a leading provider of essential solutions for aviation and critical infrastructures, is proud to announce its first strategic entry into the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector through Skyports Infrastructure, the global leader in vertiport development. This collaboration marks »»»
Samsung Electronics' labor talks break down, raising fears of major strike - UPI.com
Choi Seung-ho, head of Samsung Electronics' largest labor union, speaks to reporters Wednesday after a hearing on an injunction against a labor strike filed by Samsung at Suwon District Court. Photo by Yonhap Samsung Electronics Co. and its labor union failed to reach a wage agreement Wednesday, ra»»»
SPHERE EXPO 2026 held in Tripoli from 10 to 12 May offered a real estate investment platform for reconstruction opportunities in Libya
The second edition of the Libya Investment Exhibition ‘‘SPHERE EXPO 2026’’ May 10-12 ended in Tripoli yesterday. The event, held at the rebranded Marriot Hotel, now Lancaster Tower Hotel, is organized by the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences and the ADD International Conferences and»»»
Draft law provides for fast asylum seeker screenings
A draft law on migration codifying new EU policy, called the “Pact on Migration and Asylum,” was posted online for public consultation Tuesday. It will be accessible until May 25. In line with the new EU policy, screening of asylum applicants will be sped up at the border, or rather the reception c»»»