Tunis, May 12 (TAP) – Speaker of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) Imed Derbali met on Tuesday with Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia, accompanied by a high-level parliamentary delegation and Canada’s...»»»

VIENNA: The Eurovision semifinals kicked off Tuesday amid blasts of dry ice and jets of flame with Israel waiting in the wings, its participation triggering the song contest’s biggest-ever political boycott. Moldova got the party started before 11,200 fans at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna with ra»»»

LONDON: UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice. In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of “ser»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said Tuesday that they had arrested a former air force chief of staff under Bashar Assad who was sanctioned by the European Union including for his role in chemical attacks. Since Assad’s December 2024 overthrow, Syria’s new Islamist authorities have periodically announ»»»

Vice President JD Vance waves at an event Monday on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C. Vance will visit Bangor, Maine, on Thursday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance will visit Bangor, Maine, on Thursday, his office and the executi»»»

Singapore: Gold prices were largely steady on Tuesday, as markets weighed ‌the developments in the Middle East conflict and interest rate expectations ahead of key US inflation data. Spot gold was steady at $4,732.89 per ounce. US gold futures for June delivery gained 0.3% to $4,742.40. Spot silver»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri attended on Tuesday evening at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi the closing of the Africa-France Summit “Africa Forward,” which brought together 35 heads of state and...»»»

Rome: Serie A are to appeal the rescheduling of this weekend's Rome derby which city authorities moved from Sunday to Monday to avoid clashing with the Italian Open men's final. In a statement, Rome's prefect said that in order to manage "public order and urban mobility concurrently with a world-cl»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri delivered Tunisia’s address on Tuesday at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi during the plenary session on peace and security, held as part of the Africa-France Summit...»»»

TUNIS: A Tunisian appeals court on Tuesday upheld the three-and-a-half-year prison sentences of two prominent journalists jailed for alleged financial crimes, according to their lawyer. The journalists, Mourad Zeghidi and Borhen Bsaies, were sentenced in January for money laundering and tax evasion»»»

Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, has announced the acceleration of digital transformation projects aimed at refining the local fuel trading system. In a significant leap towards modernization, projects such as the automated warehouse measurement system (RTG) and compr»»»

Polycystic ovary syndrome was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome Tuesday by patients and medical organizations. File Photo by UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Polycystic ovary syndrome, known to more than 170 million women suffering from the condition worldwide, was renamed polyend»»»

A surge in global oil prices linked to energy supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel war on Iran, has nearly doubled diesel costs for Indonesian fishermen. The spike has forced much of the country’s fishing fleet to remain docked according to a report b»»»

Israel has intensified its “brutal bombardment” of southern Lebanon, expanding evacuation orders to more villages, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney has reported from Beirut. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 87 people in the neighboring country since Friday, according to the Lebanese Health Min»»»

GOTLAND, Sweden: The war game scenario was this: One of NATO ‘s newest members, Sweden, was under threat by an unnamed country that was building up troops along the military alliance’s eastern border. And in an unusual twist, non-NATO member Ukraine was there to advise on drone warfare — and delive»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri delivered Tunisia’s address on Tuesday at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi during the plenary session on peace and security, held as part of the Africa-France Summit...»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday he does not need help from China on ending the war with Iran but said he would talk at length with Xi Jinping when they hold a summit this week.Trump told reporters before leaving for Beijing that “we’re going to have a long talk about it.”Chin»»»

Residents of Sofia’s Mladost district protested on Tuesday evening against plans to build a 22-story building and what they described as overdevelopment in the area. Demonstrators organized a march that briefly blocked traffic on Aleksandar Malinov Boulevard. The protest was approved by Sofia Munic»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP Correspondent Besma Chettaoui) – TAP news agency is taking part in the media forum of the “Russia–Islamic World Strategic Vision Group,” held on May 14 in Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, as part of the Kazan Economic Forum 2026 under...»»»

Then-Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak attends a meeting with U.S. officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, 2025. Yermak, who resigned his position in November, faces money laundering charges. File Photo courtesy Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry | License Photo May 12 (UPI) --»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. During the call, they dis»»»

LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone discussions on Tuesday with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. The calls addressed recent developments in the region and the continuation»»»

Last week, hackers breached online education platform Canvas, holding the data for ransom. On Tuesday, the parent company announced it had made a deal with the hacking group. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA May 12 (UPI) -- The parent company of Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universiti»»»

Three men were wounded by shotgun pellets following a violent altercation Tuesday evening in the Agia Sofia settlement in the Delta municipality near Thessaloniki. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. Relatives transported the injured men to the Diavata Health Center, whose staff alerted police. The»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly Ad Hoc Committee on Legal Affairs on Tuesday approved at first reading three bills amending the Judicial System Act. PB Version One bill, tabled on Monday by Olga Borisova and 21 other MPs of Progressive Bulgaria (PB), passed unanimously by 23 votes in favour. The purpo»»»

Dubai: Dubai has moved to tighten control over commercial shopfront signage across the emirate, introducing stricter visual and technical standards aimed at reducing urban clutter, improving road safety and preserving Dubai’s architectural appearance as part of its long-term city beautification str»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud. During the call, they discussed bilateral relations bet»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Tuesday in Tunis with law professor Slim Laghmani, Tunisia’s candidate for the position of judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of...»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is going to have an extensive conversation about Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to China. "Well, I think number one, we're going to have a long talk about it," Trump told reporters when asked »»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council, under the theme "Promising Researchers for Qatar". The event runs until May »»»

BEIRUT: While Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to end the attacks on shipping that are shaking the world economy, Iran’s most powerful ally Hezbollah and Israel are stepping up a drone war in Lebanon — on camera — that is complicating the path to peace. In recent weeks, Hezbollah has used ch»»»

GENEVA: Seventy ‌children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured, the UN children’s agency said on Tuesday. Most of those killed or injured in the West Bank and East Jerusalem were ‌h»»»

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A domestic dispute in western Greece has led police to confiscate a stash of illegal firearms in the home of a man accused of making threats against his former girlfriend. A police statement Tuesday said the raid followed a woman’s complaint that her ex turned up after midnight outside her home nea»»»

TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Ghazi Binzagr has met former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as part of efforts to strengthen strategic dialogue. Their meeting carried special significance within the framework of the Saudi-Japanese Strategic Partnership, with the two sides holding »»»

Located in the heart of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Zuma has long been a staple of the Saudi capital’s high-end dining scene. The Japanese restaurant has recently elevated its offering with the launch of a sophisticated new brunch experience. Spanning two floors, the atmosphere »»»

TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Ghazi Binzagr has met former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as part of efforts to strengthen strategic dialogue. Their meeting carried special significance within the framework of the Saudi-Japanese Strategic Partnership, with the two sides holding »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Tuesday 12-05-2026 the newly established Blat site in southern Lebanon with a rocket barra»»»

Argentina has nearly 16 million cars, with an average age of almost 15 years, which continues to support demand for replacement parts. File Photo by Enrique Garcia Medina/EPA BUENOS AIRES, May 12 (UPI) -- Argentina's auto parts industry is facing a sharp downturn as vehicle production declines, imp»»»

The United Arab Emirates has designated 21 individuals and entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The designation was issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (63) of 2026, under which the UAE Cabinet approved the inclusion of 16 individuals and five entities»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) highlighted the QPost tracking enquiry service available through the Metrash mobile application, allowing users to track official documents sent through Qatar Post. According to the ministry, the service enables users to follow up on the status of mailed doc»»»

The statement by Mojtaba Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, that “control over the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possessing a deterrent power on the level of a nuclear weapon, and it is a vital card we will never relinquish,” is far from a passing remark. Rather, it reveals the pinnacle of T»»»

On May 1, 2025, during a White House event marking the National Day of Prayer, US President Donald Trump announced the creation of the White House Religious Liberty Commission, a body he said was designed to “protect the religious and spiritual values of American society.” Yet the event quickly bec»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom to review the progress of the country’s FY2025/26 economic and social development plan and discuss measures to enhance the governance of public investments. During the meeting, Madbouly reaff»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is "100% confident" that Iran will stop enriching uranium and will hand over the enriched material that it possesses to the U.S. In a radio interview, Trump also emphasized that Washington will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, and claimed th»»»

Kevin Warsh speaks during a hearing on his nomination to the Federal Reserve on April 21 in Washington, D.C. The Senate confimed Warsh as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Kevin Wars»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves No.10 Downing Street on April 20. On Tuesday, four junior ministers on his Cabinet resigned. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Four junior members of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet resigned from their roles Tuesday, »»»

A member of the Bolivian Workers’ Union sets off a firework during a protest against the government’s economic policies in La Paz, Bolivia, on Monday. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA May 12 (UPI) -- Bolivia's largest labor union federation launched a nationwide strike Tuesday, with road and street bl»»»

Tunis, May 12 (TAP) - The bureau of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD), meeting on Tuesday at the Bardo Palace, decided to submit the report of the Bureau of the Investment and International Cooperation Committee on draft laws...»»»

Nitro-Chem has signed an agreement with General Dynamics and Paramount Enterprises International to develop production capabilities for Hydra 70 mm rockets in Bydgoszcz. The unguided air-to-ground rockets are used by military helicopters including the AH-64 Apache. The project will initially focus »»»