RIYADH: Hajj is not only one of the Five Pillars of Islam, but a visceral and emotional experience that brings people together from across the globe. More than a place of worship, the Grand Mosque becomes a contemplative space for introspection, connection, and unity. From colorful murals to magnet»»»

Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu 3 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydney Victoria PoliceMatthew Paton, 52, died after falling down a ravine while hiking to Machu Picchu An Australian man has died after falling down a ravine while walking on t»»»

Madrid: Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury. For the first time at a World Cup, the Spain squad will not feature a Real Madrid player with Dean Hui»»»

DUBAI: Lebanon marked its Resistance and Liberation Day on Monday against the backdrop of continued Israeli strikes and fresh displacement in the country’s south, with officials saying the anniversary could not be fully celebrated while parts of Lebanese territory remain under attack. The national »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of “new forms of slavery” behind its rise. The “just war” theory - espoused recently by the Trump administration - was “outdated”, L»»»

The Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theater hosted the international concert Silk Road Sounds, bringing together Kyrgyz and Japanese musicians. The program’s main performer was the Kyrgyz ethno-rock ensemble Urkor. The group presented a combination of folk instruments—komuz, kyl »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Three explosive drones exploded in the North during few minutes, a short time ago 25-05-2026 13:32 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»

Tunis, May 25 (TAP) - The National Agency for Energy Management (French: ANME) signed on May 21 two cooperation and partnership agreements with the Institute for University Cooperation (ICU) and the Tunisia Initiative Network, on the sidelines of...»»»

Dubai: Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) Group announced Monday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi-based Allied Biofuels Holding to explore the supply and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) for loc»»»

New Delhi, May 25 (SANA) Indian refiners have increased crude imports from Latin America and Africa following disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies linked to restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to trade data and industry sources. India, the world’s third-larges»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has warned against unsafe slaughtering practices and improper handling of sacrificial animals during Eid Al Adha, outlining 12 key health and preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of infections and protecting public health during the»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the trading week higher on Sunday, 24 May 2026, with broad gains across major indices as selective foreign buying and renewed interest in financial shares helped the market recover part of the losses recorded during the previous week’s consolidation phase. The be»»»

Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVanessa BuschschlüterLatin America editor, News Online Briceida Morales / AFP via Getty ImagesInmates took to the roof of the prison in protest Violent clashes have erupted between inma»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the Kremlin said on Monday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain," the Kremlin said in a statem»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Sunday Serbia was very clear and exclusive in its stance that NIS must remain the dominant oil company on the Serbian market. Commenting on talks with Hungary's MOL about its acquisition of a Russian-majority stak»»»

A mudflow occurred in Uzgen district of Osh region after heavy rains, inundating dozens of homes, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, mudflows occurred in Karool, Bash-Dobo, and Tort-Kol rural areas, as well as in Uzgen itself. As a result of the »»»

Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, a global tech leader and pioneer in new energy vehicles, has announced the launch of the new BYD Ti 7 in the Kingdom. The introduction of the Ti 7 marks the brand’s 12th model in Saudi Arabia, underscoring its continued expansion and commitment t»»»

Dubai: The UAE has recorded another strong year for tourism growth, welcoming more than 32 million hotel guests in 2025 while maintaining some of the world’s highest hotel occupancy levels. The latest figures were announced during a review by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dobropasovo in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of the Vostok battlegroup continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Dobropasov»»»

Dubai: Dubai is set to grow even greener as 1,200 more flame trees will be planted across the emirate in a new push to fill the city's streets, parks and communities with the towering red-and-orange canopies that have become one of its most beloved seasonal symbols. The initiative, carried out in c»»»

Pakistan, China ink $7 billion deals as Shehbaz pushes investment drive PM says Islamabad and Beijing must work together for regional peace as Army Chief Asim Munir joins high-level talks in Beijing Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged closer strategic coordination between Pakist»»»

CEC Bank is supporting the development of Romanian agriculture by financing one of the most important investment projects in the local livestock sector: the new pig breeding farm developed by Romsuin Transilvania Agricultural Cooperative, recently inaugurated in Băsești, Maramureș County. CEC Bank »»»

Akakus Oil Operations Company announced yesterday the use of SLB’s (Schlumberger) Rhino Reamer technology, the first in the Middle East and North Africa region – to successfully drill an oil well. Akakus said this comes as part of efforts to improve operational performance and address the technical»»»

Some 300 hectares of farmland have been damaged by flooding in the Sevlievo area following heavy rainfall on May 22 and 23, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said during a news briefing near Sevlievo on Monday. Abrovski, along with Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shi»»»

Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Suinaliev, speaking as part of the media project Open Cabinet: Territory of Responsibility, answered journalists’ questions about Western sanctions imposed on several domestic companies. The head of the Finance Ministry was asked whether the sanctions were affe»»»

According to new data from HomeRun.ro, one of Romania’s leading online platforms for local services, demand for gardening and outdoor living services increased by 35% over the past 12 months, as Romanians invest more in gardens, terraces, and outdoor improvements. The analysis is based on nearly 30»»»

Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAkisa WanderaBBC Africa, Nairobi YouTubeA man managed to briefly embrace President William Ruto Kenya's police chief has ordered a major shake-up of President William Ruto's secur»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth Dh1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the emirate. The move follows the directives of President His H»»»

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise. The "just war" theory -- espoused recently by the Trump administration -- was "outdated", Leo wrote in »»»

A bill tightening regulations for the rental of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The bill proposes banning the use of rental electric scooters by persons under 18. Corresponding amendments are planned to be made to the Law»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Rescue forces are on their way to a building in Metula targeted by Hezbollah’s explosive drone 25-05-2026 13:28 PM Latest Ne»»»

Tunis, May 25, 2026 (TAP) — Mohamed Ali Toumi has been elected president of the Tunisian Federation of Travel Agencies for the 2026–2030 term following the federation’s electoral general assembly held on Saturday, May 23, 2026.According to a...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Finance announced on Monday, May 25, 2026, that the State's general budget recorded a deficit of QR10.3 billion during the first quarter of 2026. In a statement posted on its official account on the social media platform X, the Ministry said total revenues during the qu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has not heard any official statements from the West condemning Kiev for the tragedy in Starobilsk in the LPR, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "We have not seen any actions that could be perceived as condemnation of this barbaric terrorist attack on young pe»»»

Global law firm Dentons has advised OTP Bank and ING Bank Romania on a €100 million financing of Sun Plaza, one of the leading shopping centers in Bucharest and a flagship retail asset within CPI Property Group’s portfolio. The financing was structured as a club deal, with OTP Bank and ING Bank eac»»»

BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing’s “unbreakable” friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their “all-weather” partnership. Pakistan is among an exclusive group of countries China regards as an “all-weather strategic p»»»

Mohamed Salah said he cried “more than I did my whole life” in his final appearance for Liverpool after a nine-year spell at the club in which he broke a bunch of scoring records. Salah was given a standing ovation and kissed the turf after being substituted in the 74th minute of the 1-1 draw with »»»

BEIJING - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that, under the Constitution, elections would have to be called within 90 days if he were to resign. Vucic, who is on an official visit to China, told Serbian reporters in Beijing that "it is known how everything works" and that, if and wh»»»

Libyan United Airlines (LUA), Libya’s soon-to-be launched new airliner, is holding three Cabin Crew Recruitment Open Days in Tunisia. This follows its cabin crew recruitment open day held in Tripoli on 4 May. The recruitment days will be held in: – Tunis from 6th – 7th June – Hammamet 9th June – So»»»

China's President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met visiting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking to deepen their "all-weather" partnership. Pakistan is among an exclusive group of countries China regards as an "all-weather strategic partner," »»»

Tunis, May 25, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisian Embassy in Brazil, in partnership with the Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, organized on Friday, May 22, a promotional event dedicated to Tunisian olive oil and...»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a creative blend that combines the authenticity of Arabic calligraphy with the beauty of green landscapes, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has completed the “Garden of Letters” mural at Rawdat Al Hamama Park, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and the Qatar Gene»»»

European consumers’ perception of cars made in China has entered a new stage: for the first time, a majority of Europeans, 55%, say they would be open to buying their next car from a Chinese manufacturer, according to the latest international Customers & Markets Survey conducted by global managemen»»»

In a new series of interviews with professionals in the communication industry, BR sat down with Andreea Rădulescu & Andrei Panait, Co-founders of Sparkling Content, and talked about the agency (its beginnings, their positioning), as well as what are clients looking for, consultancy insights, and m»»»

The first quarter of 2026 marks a major shift in the Romanian economy: financial distress is no longer affecting mainly small companies, but is moving rapidly towards firms with critical mass in the economy. According to an analysis by CITR, the leader of Romania’s insolvency and restructuring mark»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are compelled to operate again»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices climbed sharply on Monday, with 24K gold moving close to the Dh550 mark, adding pressure on shoppers planning Eid Al Adha purchases. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The rise in local rates comes as international gold prices gained ground, suppo»»»

Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top US diplomat»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon in 2000 »»»

Abu Dhabi: The first day of Eid Al Adha this year is expected to coincide with the rising of the “Thuraya” star cluster, a rare astronomical and cultural alignment that has historically signalled the arrival of intense summer heat and seasonal change across the UAE and the wider Gulf region. The ph»»»