President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. The project to demolish and replace the East Wing with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has caused jitters among many members of Congress.. Photo by Samuel Coru»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Central Bank (QCB) directed all banks operating in the State of Qatar to cooperate with the Qatar Development Bank (QDB) program in supporting the sectors identified by QDB, in accordance with the mechanisms set out under the program, noting that the program aims to provide liquidity»»»

QNA Doha As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, global attention is turning toward the urgent need to protect ecosystems and preserve the natural balance upon which life on Earth depends. Amid increasing environmental pressures and growing concerns over biodiversit»»»

India said Thursday it would reschedule next month's summit on the conservation of big cat species to ensure the participation of African nations grappling with Ebola. The decision came hours after India and the African Union decided to postpone a key economic summit due to the deadly Ebola outbrea»»»

Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi has announced the rescheduling of the ninth edition of the Understanding Risk Global Forum. The event, which was originally scheduled for October 2026, will now take place from May 10 to 14, 2027, in Abu Dhabi. Get updated faster and for»»»

Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 20 hoping that the Iran war's disruption to global energy markets would finally give him the leverage to close one of the most consequential — and most elusive — energy deals of his presidency. He left the Chinese capital empty handed. The state visit comes »»»

Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 20 hoping that the Iran war's disruption to global energy markets would finally give him the leverage to close one of the most consequential — and most elusive — energy deals of his presidency. He left the Chinese capital empty handed. The state visit comes »»»

AMMAN — Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands announced organising a Jordanian trade mission comprising 11 companies in financial technology and advanced digital solutions to participate in the Money 20/20 Europe co»»»

The Administrative Court in Plovdiv has halted the execution of a Karlovo Municipal Council decision that scheduled a local referendum for June 28, 2026, related to plans for a Rheinmetall military production facility, the municipality confirmed. The ruling concerns a case filed following an appeal»»»

Doha, Qatar: FIFA and the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) have announced that the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 will take place from 19 November to 13 December. The prestigious youth tournament returns to Qatar, marking the second of five consecutive editions that the country »»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had postponed signing an executive order on AI because he "didn't like certain aspects of it." Trump had planned to sign the order at a ceremony on Thursday afternoon attended by CEOs of AI companies. The order would create a voluntary framework for AI »»»

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis waves after speaking at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Polis' own state party voted to censure him for granting clemency to Tina Peters, a former county clerk who allowed someone to steal election information. File Photo by David Banks/UPI | License Ph»»»

Three people have died during flooding in southern Türkiye on Thursday, officials said, as the Interior Ministry issued weather warnings for 15 of the country's 81 provinces. Heavy rainfall in Hatay, the province most affected by a devastating earthquake in 2023, caused the Asi river, also known as»»»

Dubai: Over the past two decades, the UAE has undergone a profound transformation in SME finance. What was once a traditional lending environment has rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic, digitally advanced credit ecosystems in the region. While partly driven by market forces, this shift is»»»

Oil prices jumped while stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar firmed Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks. US President Donald Trump has described the latest discussions as being on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed s»»»

BRASILIA: Neymar has suffered a ‌minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil’s camp next week ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11 in the US, Canada and Mexico. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad on Monday, marking his return afte»»»

Dubai: Dubai Airports is preparing to handle more than 3,600 pilgrims during the Hajj travel period this year, accounting for nearly 59 per cent of all UAE pilgrims departing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until 23 May on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas»»»

The Lebanese military delegation to the May 29 talks with Israel at the Pentagon is expected to be formed within the next two days, although its composition will remain confidential for now, sources told the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper. Regarding the Shiite officer, the sources noted that the military»»»

Paris, France: Tourists and Parisians goggled at the sight of the French capital's oldest bridge transformed into a giant "cave" on Thursday, a spectacular new public work by the street artist JR. JR, dubbed the "French Banksy" after the British street artist, has wrapped the Pont Neuf in fabric pa»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s MBC Studios has unveiled a slate of new Saudi film and television productions during the Cannes Film Festival 2026. Among the projects announced is “Hell of the Transients,” the first feature film directed by Saudi filmmaker Hana Al-Omair. The film, adapted from the work of be»»»

Kuwait's General Civil Aviation Authority has launched its operational plan for the 2026 Hajj season, with 63 scheduled flights set to transport around 8,400 pilgrims and administrators from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia. The flights will depart from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport between May »»»

RIYADH: Dubai approved a new 1.5 billion dirham ($410 million) economic support package aimed at easing costs for businesses and strengthening the emirate’s economic resilience amid global uncertainty. The latest package, approved by Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Ma»»»

Dubai: Dubai has unveiled a second Dh1.5 billion package of economic incentives aimed at cutting business costs, supporting key industries and easing financial pressure across sectors ranging from tourism and education to construction and logistics. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid»»»

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NEW DELHI: India and the African Union have postponed a summit meeting due to take place next week in New Delhi after a deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. “Mindful of the emerging public health situation on the continent... the two sides agreed that it would be advisable to conv»»»

Bulgaria is stepping up efforts to attract more visitors from Romania, Germany, and Poland as the country looks to strengthen its tourism sector ahead of the upcoming seasons. Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov held discussions with Bulgaria’s tourism attachés in Germany and Poland, as well as with Bul»»»

Human remains were discovered in the village of Baetov in Ak-Talaa district of Naryn region during excavation work for a water pipeline. According to local residents, the discovery was made on May 16 during earthworks. After the old skeletal remains were found, employees of the district police depa»»»

New Delhi, India: India and the African Union have postponed a summit meeting due to take place next week in New Delhi after an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. "Mindful of the emerging public health situation on the continent... the two sides agreed that it would be advisable to con»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has directed all banks operating in the country to cooperate with the Qatar Development Bank's program to support sectors identified by the bank, in accordance with the program's mechanism. The program aims to provide liquidity and working capital financing. In a »»»

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has undergone a transformation in the way travel is perceived. Journeys are no longer viewed simply as movement from one place to another, but as immersive cultural experiences that deepen people’s connection to places and redefine the meaning of discovery. Interest in»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western businessmen are submitting their applications to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), but they are keeping it under wraps, Dmitry Birichevsky, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of Economic Cooperation, told Sputnik. "Western »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the Working Capital Stabilization Financing Guarantee Program to support the national economy, ensure stability of the private sector and enhance the business environment. As part of this initiative, it has directed all banks operating in the Stat»»»

Berlin, May 21 (SANA) Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, security and stability during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Wednesday. According to Jordan’s Petra news agency, the meeting took place at the st»»»

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has ordered financial institutions in the country to strengthen consumer protection measures against fraud and enhance security authentication procedures beyond single-factor verification methods such as one-time passwords (OTP). The central bank said it had begu»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped slightly on Thursday, giving UAE shoppers a small breather after recent volatility in bullion markets. The price of 24K gold dropped to Dh546.75 per gram, down from Dh547.50 yesterday, while 22K fell to Dh506.50 from Dh507.00. The decline tracks softer international»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) officially launched on Wednesday its InvestEU Portfolio Risk Sharing Facility in Romania, marking a major step forward in mobilising sustainable private and public investment across the country, according to a release of the international »»»

SPEEDWELL, one of the most active real estate developers with Belgian roots and operations across Romania and Poland, announces the international expansion of the SPACEPLUS concept through the launch of its first project in Poland, while also preparing to begin construction works this June on the n»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality provided over half a million services during 2025 through its customer service platforms, including the Unified Call Center, “Oun” application, official website, and scheduled service channels, reflecting the Ministry’s continued efforts to enhance service »»»

Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 779,800 and average net earnings reached HUF 546,000 in March 2026. Average gross earnings grew by 9.2%, net average earnings increased by 11.3% and real earnings were 9.3% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings exceeded»»»

A Bulgarian parliamentary delegation, led by National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova, is leaving on a two-day visit to Vatican City and Rome today, May 21, for celebrations of the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, marked as the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and Slavic Liter»»»

After marathon five-hour talks, representatives from the EU Parliament and the EU Council agreed on Wednesday to go ahead and ratify the trade pact found with the US in July 2025. US President Donald Trump had threatened to increase tariffs on EU autos to 25 percent if the deal wasn't implemented b»»»

Hull City will play Middlesbrough for a place in the Premier League after Southampton failed on Wednesday to overturn ​their expulsion from the Championship playoff final for spying on opponents. Southampton were thrown out of the final on Tuesday, and handed a four-point deduction for next season,»»»

ISTANBUL: Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in the first half in Istanbul through Tielemans’ thunder»»»

GENEVA: Defender Ricardo Rodriguez and ‌midfielder Granit Xhaka will each take part in their fourth World Cup after being named to Switzerland manager Murat Yakin’s 26-player roster. The pair have each equaled Xherdan Shaqiri’s Swiss record of 12 World Cup finals appearances. On the other end of th»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump delivers the commencement address during the United States Coast Guard Academy's graduation ceremony Wednesday in New London, Conn. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo May 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump delivered the commencement address Wednesday at t»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police showcased its latest smart security technologies and future policing initiatives at the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) in Abu Dhabi, with Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri highlighting the force’s focus on a»»»

Sitting on Wednesday, the competent parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee approved further provisions of new draft Rules of Organization and Procedure of the National Assembly moved by Progressive Bulgaria. According to the approved version, the National Assembly Chair may move a change in the agenda, unl»»»

TUGUEGARAO CITY: Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on Tuesday, as floodwaters receded in hundreds of villages and the storm’s death toll climbed to 18.Fung-wong, which displaced 1.4 million people, had weakened into a s»»»

Dubai: The Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Wednesday has seen numerous players winning cash prizes, while the top jackpot remained unclaimed. In Draw No. 260520, the winning numbers for the Days section were 19, 29, 7, 20, 22, and 4, with the selected Months section number being 9. »»»

1 of 2 | Former Rep. Barney Frank speaks in 2022 during a signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act, which requires the U.S. federal government to recognizing the validity of same-sex and interracial marriages in the United States, in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.»»»