California: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Monday that Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal agent of China. From late 2020 to 2022, FBI said that Wang and Yaoning "Mike" Sun worked at the direction and control of Chinese government»»»

Federal prosecutors on Monday announced the Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, Calif., has been charged with acting as an agent of the People's Republic of China. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, Calif., has agreed to plead guilty to a cha»»»

BRUSSELS: European governments on Monday rejected a suggestion ​by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks with Moscow on the continent’s security. Putin said on Saturday he believed the war in Ukraine was coming»»»

Pakistan’s passport ranking has fallen to 100th place in the latest Henley Passport Index May 2026 update, after improving earlier this year to 97th in February from 98th in January and 103rd in 2025, reflecting a year marked by fluctuating mobility performance. Despite the latest decline, Pakistan»»»

Rome: India's growing economic and strategic importance is driving deeper engagement with Europe, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt said, noting that Swedish industries are preparing to expand into India following the India-European Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In a conversation with ANI, Bil»»»

NAIROBI: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reforming the international system to grant African nations broader representation in global governance. He made the remarks as he today officially opened new office facilities and laid the foundation stone for a major conference complex at »»»

BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers emphasised the importance of strengthening relations with the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council during their monthly meeting in Brussels on Monday. Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the outcome in a »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a vibrant International Labour Day celebration titled “Rang Tarang 2026” on May 8 at ICC Ashoka Hall. The colourful and heartwarming event paid tribute to the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a colorful and culturally enriching evening titled “Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta” on May 6 at ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for a grand celebration of India’s rich artistic tradition»»»

Al Mahmoud said the strategy also aimed to tackle non-communicable diseases, including obesity and diabetes, through greater public awareness, preventive programmes and early screening initiatives. He added that the government continues efforts to develop the national health insurance system, impro»»»

Tribune News Network Doha MES Indian School, Abu Hamour Branch (MESIS) celebrated its investiture ceremony for 2026-27. The event was held in the presence of Chief Guest Ashraf Sharafudheen, director of academics, MES Governing Board. He “motivated our young leaders to lead with vision, confidence,»»»

Since the last quarter of 2024, the Lebanese state has been undergoing one of the most critical phases in its history regarding national sovereignty. An analysis of the political performance of the Presidency of the Republic and the executive authority from the ceasefire on 27 November 2024 up to t»»»

Brussels, May.11 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said that Syria participated on Monday in the launch of the high-level political dialogue with European partners in Brussels, describing the move as an important step toward inaugurating a new phase of rela»»»

ROME: Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire Monday on a humanitarian rescue ship shortly after it saved about 90 migrants from an overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean, the group operating the vessel said. Sea-Watch, a German nongovernmental organization, said its ship —»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark this week on a multi-nation tour to the United Arab Emirates and four European countries, including Norway where he will attend a bilateral summit, officials said Monday. Modi will start his whirlwind tour from UAE -- where a 4.5 million-strong Indian»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) The Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation to Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, said Monday that the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels marks an important step toward strengthening coordination between Syria and donor countries on social and economic recovery. Speaking »»»

Riyadh: GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised the Gulf states for building a development model that balances cultural identity with global openness, saying Gulf Cooperation Council nations have strengthened their regional and international influence through deeper political, economi»»»

An illegal Israeli settlement outpost is seen in the Judean Desert between Jerusalem and Jericho on Saturday in the West Bank. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- The European Union came to an agreement Monday to sanction Israeli settlers in the West Bank for acts of violence a»»»

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova held talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, focusing on the implementation of Corridor No. 8, transport and energy connectivity, and cooperation in the field of defence, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said on its websi»»»

Brussels, May.11 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held bilateral talks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on the sidelines of the high-level political dialogue between the Syrian Arab Republic and the European Union in Brussels. The meeting »»»

NAIROBI: The UN must be reformed to increase African representation, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday when he broke ground on an expansion of the UN’s Kenyan campus. Guterres has repeatedly called over the years for change to give Africa and other regions better representation at t»»»

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to prove his doubters wrong and stem mounting calls for him to step down after disastrous local and regional elections for his ruling Labour party. But more than 50 of his own MPs were unconvinced by his pledge to make the party bolder and bette»»»

On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates quietly detonated one of the last credible institutions of collective Arab economic power. Its withdrawal from OPEC — framed in the careful, bloodless language of a corporate press release as a matter of “national interests” and “long-term strategic visio»»»

DAMMAM: Eastern Region Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has received in Dammam the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Kingdom Andy Rodriguez Duran. The parties enjoyed cordial exchanges and discussed topics of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Meanwhile, Sh»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) Syria and the European Union convened a high-level partnership coordination and political dialogue forum in Brussels on Monday, opening what both sides described as a new phase in bilateral relations built on strategic partnership rather than emergency aid. The EU Council si»»»

Brussels, May.11 (SANA) The first high-level political dialogue between Syria and the European Union began Monday in the Belgian capital, Brussels, co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affair»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking ​in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday, as the Middle East crisis drives up global oil prices and strains India’s foreign currency reserves»»»

Libyan Express airline announced today that a cooperation agreement was signed in Italy between Libyan Express and Horizon Technic from the Libyan side, and ALBA Technic along with 4Airways from the Italian side, in a step aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of air transport and aircra»»»

Brussels, May. 11 (SANA) Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met on Monday with Danish Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, on the sidelines of the high-level political dialogue between the Syrian Arab Republic and the European Union in Brussels. The two sides discussed opportunities to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of the GCC Railways Authority, Mohammad Al-Shabrami said on Monday that the overall completion rate of the GCC railway linkage project has exceeded 50 percent. In a video interview with the Saudi newspaper, Okaz, Al-Shabrami said the project is expected to become fully»»»

LONDON: Eurovision organizers have issued a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster KAN after it urged viewers to “vote 10 times” for Israel’s entry in the 2026 contest. The European Broadcasting Union said that KAN breached the rules by sharing videos on social media encouraging fans to support Noam»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, held a phone call to review bilateral ties, particularly in economic and development sectors, and ways to enhance cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership A»»»

Poland has a short window of opportunity to attract major investments in AI, data centers, logistics, energy, and projects linked to Ukraine’s reconstruction, according to executives from the commercial real estate sector. Industry leaders say the next 12–24 months could determine whether Poland be»»»

LONDON: Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on a dozen Iran-linked individuals and entities accused of involvement in “hostile activities” by Tehran targeting the UK or other countries. Updating its official sanctions list, the Foreign Office in London imposed the UK travel bans and asset freezes o»»»

A children's playground is seen in front of an apartment building that was shelled in early March in Irpin, Ukraine, on May 9, 2022. The European Union on Monday sanctioned Russian individuals and entities accused of forcibly deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children. File Photo by Ken Cedeno»»»

Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on a dozen Iran-linked individuals and entities accused of involvement in "hostile activities" by Tehran targeting the UK or other countries. Updating its official sanctions list, the Foreign Office in London imposed the UK travel bans and asset freezes on nine p»»»

Lebanese leaders urged the U.S. ambassador to Beirut to pressure Israel to halt its attacks as it pounded the country on Monday despite a truce in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Lebanese authorities on Monday also raised the overall death toll from Israeli strikes since March 2 to 2,869 people. That tol»»»

India’s passport has risen to 75th place in the Henley Passport Index (February 2026), marking a notable jump from 85th position last year and 80th at the start of 2026. The improvement comes as Indian passport holders can now access 56 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival (VOA/ETA), up one »»»

LONDON: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani said that the country was entering a new phase centered on economic recovery and the rebuilding of institutions during the opening of the EU-Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels on Monday. “Syria today is not asking the world to s»»»

Lebanon's president has urged the United States to put pressure on Israel to cease fire and stop home demolitions in south Lebanon, the presidency said on Monday, as the death toll from Israeli attacks rose. Lebanon's health ministry said 74 people had been killed by Israeli strikes in the last thr»»»

European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage. "It was high time we move from deadlock to delivery," EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said in announcing the green light»»»

The first working foreign visit of Prime Minister Rumen Radev will be to Berlin, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova told Bulgarian journalists in Brussels on the sidelines of Monday’s European Foreign Affairs Council. “We have confirmation and an invitation from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the first»»»

Dubai: The Gulf railway project linking the six member states of the Gulf Co-operation Council has reached 50 per cent completion, according to Mohammed Al Shebrami, Director of the GCC Rail Authority. The 1,700km network is scheduled to become fully operational by December 2030. Get updated faster»»»

The government’s anti-inflation measures are insufficient but a start to a debate, MP Martin Dimitrov of Democratic Bulgaria (DB) said at a news briefing on Monday. The proposals hinge on the work of the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) and the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP)»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met on Monday with Julian Barnes-Dacey, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at the European Council on Foreign Relations. The meeting comes on the sidelines of the high-level political dialogue between Syria»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to his American counterpart Donald Trump to visit Moscow remains valid, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "Yes, of course. I have no doubt that the President of Russia will be glad to welcome his counterpart in Moscow," »»»

Dubai: Iran’s wartime internet blackout, now in its 73rd day, is spiralling into a full-blown economic crisis, with layoffs mounting, businesses shutting down and millions facing growing hardship under war, sanctions and digital isolation. Internet watchdog NetBlocks describes the backout as the lo»»»

Progressive Bulgaria will submit a bill to extend the Euro Adoption Act by one year beyond August 8, MP Konstantin Prodanov told a news briefing on Monday. Under the proposal, retail chains with annual turnover of more than EUR 10 million will have to continue displaying prices in both leva and eur»»»

Jakub Fast, a Polish banking executive, has joined Revolut as head of its European business after leading Chase in Europe. Previously, he worked on mBank’s failed international expansion project, Copernicus, which was cancelled by Commerzbank due to financial problems. At JPMorgan, Fast helped deve»»»

DOHA: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and President of the Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, welcomed at his office Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE D»»»