Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday talks with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS were complex but that the goal was to reach compromise and that Serbia's demands remained the same. "Ou»»»

Manila: The Philippine House of Representatives erupted in drama on Monday over House Resolution No. 989 — the controversial impeachment initiative tied to Vice President Sara Duterte. After hours of heated plenary debate, lawmakers voted 255-26-9 (yes, no, abstain) in favour of advancing the measu»»»

An Indian-American businessman and philanthropist stunned graduating students at North Carolina State University by announcing that he and his wife would pay off the final-year education loans of 176 students — a surprise gesture that triggered tears, cheers and standing ovations at the commencemen»»»

SARAJEVO: A Bosnian court on Monday jailed a Bosnian Serb for 15 years for the killing of five Muslims during the Balkan nation’s 1990s war. Dusko Zoric, a 55-year-old extradited by Germany last year, was found guilty by Bosnia’s state court of crimes against humanity during the 1992-95 conflict, w»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said overnight that his visit to Damascus aimed to elevate the level of cooperation between Lebanon and Syria and strengthen relations based on mutual respect and non-interference in each other's affairs. He noted that the era of Syrian tutelage over Lebanon and Hezbollah»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to the State of Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Fore»»»

Abu Dhabi: The emirate has launched a new batch of public-private partnership (PPP) projects worth a combined Dh55 billion ($15 billion), as the emirate seeks to accelerate infrastructure development and attract long-term private investment. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi »»»

JEDDAH: Jordan has signed a $1 billion investment agreement to develop its first utility-scale green ammonia production facility, marking a key step in its transition toward clean energy and low-carbon industrial development. In the presence of Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, the agreement was signed»»»

Authorities in Dubai will hold an event to sight the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent on May 17, 2026. The event, being organised by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department at the Jebel Nazwa Trail, will commence at 5pm and continue until the completion of the moon sighting after sunset. Get»»»

Consumers worldwide are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to guide investment decisions and improve financial security, according to the second EY Global AI Sentiment Survey. The survey, which canvased more than 18,000 people across 23 countries, found that adoption of AI in fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of Package 2 of the roads and infrastructure development project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. In a statement, the Authority said the achievement reflects its ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the road netwo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: Western Galilee residents report heavy smoke seen near Lebanon border 11-05-2026 12:40 PM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone targets a municipal vehicle in Zebdine that was transporting bread to residents, resulting in two casualties: Al-Manar corres»»»

KPMG in Romania and Moldova, and KPMG Legal – Toncescu și Asociații provided vendor due diligence services in relation to the sale of Giurgiulesti International Free Port, Moldova’s sole sea-river port operator, to the National Company Administration of Maritime Ports, Romania’s port authority for »»»

ING Bank Romania is expanding the RoPay functionalities available in Home’Bank with the launch of the Payment Request option, which allows users to send and receive instant payment requests using only a phone number, without entering an IBAN. ING Bank is expanding the functionalities offered throug»»»

At least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Sudan between January and April this year, the UN said Monday, warning such strikes were pushing the conflict towards a "new, even deadlier phase". Drone attacks by both Sudan's army and paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have»»»

Saudi Aramco reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit for 2026, beating analyst expectations as higher oil prices and increased crude sales offset geopolitical disruptions linked to shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz. Aramco’s adjusted net income rose nearly 26% to $33.6 billion (SAR»»»

Ukraine should not be using Estonian airspace for drone attacks on Russia, the Baltic nation’s defense minister, Hanno Pevkur, has said. Over the past few weeks, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland have reported several cases of Ukrainian UAVs crashing in their territory. Moscow previously accu»»»

Long before the D-Day landings came to symbolize the decisive turning point of the Second World War in many Western narratives, the Soviet Union had already spent years bearing the brunt of the war against Nazi Germany, suffering massive losses while repeatedly urging Britain and the US to open a s»»»

Two ethnic Kyrgyz women — 26-year-old Riza Duishon kyzy and 18-year-old Gulsanat Beishen kyzy — have set off from China to Kyrgyzstan on horseback. The journey was reported by ethnodesigner and project founder Asel Kalkanova, who is a relative of the travelers. The trip began on May 2 in the Kizils»»»

When it comes to plastic-related particles and chemicals, people often feel helpless and overwhelmed. Plastic contamination feels so pervasive, inevitable and frustrating, especially since the research is limited on how to reduce your exposure. That’s why a new randomized controlled trial published»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to the State of Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UK PM Starmer: “If it was up to other parties, we would be at a stand off with Iran right now, I will never do that” 11-05-2026 12:54 PM La»»»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people of India to cut down on petrol and diesel consumption amid supply disruptions due to the Middle East war. India is one of few countries in the region that has not increased prices of petrol and diesel for domestic consumers or rationed supplie»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with a delegation of specialists from the Republic of Korea to discuss cooperation in high-tech medicine. Kasymaliev stated that modernizing the healthcare system and introducing modern treatment methods remain a state priori»»»

According to the approved budget estimate, the President’s Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic had planned expenditures of 4,619.3 billion soms in 2025. Based on presidential directives, 4,337.7 billion soms were actually disbursed. Of this amount, 1,659.9 billion soms were allocated directly at the place »»»

AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed, AED-backed stablecoin, is now accepted by Nephos Group as the first professional services firm in the region to accept stablecoin payments, marking AE Coin’s arrival in mainstream business services. The move signals a broader evolution in how regulate»»»

National Library and Archives has launched a new package of artificial intelligence and digital transformation projects aimed at preserving the UAE’s history and national memory through advanced digital technologies. The initiative comes as part of the UAE’s wider efforts to accelerate digital tran»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica said on Monday that the European Union was preparing financial support packages worth a total of 355 million euros to assist Syria’s reconstruction and recovery efforts. Speaking during the EU-Syria Partnership Coord»»»

Manila: Philippine lawmakers voted on Monday by a wide margin to send articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate, throwing her announced 2028 presidential run into doubt. The articles of impeachment accuse the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte of graft, cor»»»

The 5th edition of the Future of Governance International Conference, organized Envisia – Boards of Elite, took place in Bucharest on May 7th, under the theme “The Great Governance Reset”. Leaders, board directors, governance experts and policymakers gathered at the conference to address one of the»»»

Hundreds of passengers and crew aboard a Turkish Airlines flight to Nepal were safely evacuated on Monday after the plane's landing gear caught fire while arriving at Kathmandu airport, officials said. The right landing gear of the jet, carrying 277 passengers and 11 crew from Istanbul, caught fire»»»

President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a US peace proposal sent oil prices surging on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed. Days after the US floated an offer in the hopes of re-opening negotiatio»»»

The team of Kyrgyzstan won 16 medals at the IATI 2026 International Olympiad in Informatics, which was held online from April 15 to 17. Hundreds of schoolchildren from 12 countries participated in the competition. Kyrgyzstanis won three gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals. At least 285 stude»»»

The UAE healthcare system has reached a significant milestone through New Al Shefa Clinic which has launched a new specialised medical treatment center to operate as Dubai's top day surgery facility. The clinic has established four specialised treatment areas which include precision-based ophthalmo»»»

Skopje, 7 May 2026 (MIA) - Consumer prices in April, compared to the same month in 2025, increased by 5.7 percent, while retail prices rose by 5 percent, said the State Statistical Office on Thursday. Inflation measured through the Consumer Price Index in April, compared to the previous month, was »»»

Police have launched a manhunt for three suspects following an armed bank robbery in Kato Tithorea, central Greece, authorities said. According to reports, two suspects entered the bank while a third remained outside in a getaway vehicle. The two men inside were armed, one carrying a Kalashnikov-st»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan has announced major tariff reductions at Gwadar Port in a bid to boost regional and global transit and shipping activity, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs said on Monday. Berthing fees for container vessels and ships carrying transit or transshipment cargo have been re»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable", raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asia trade on Monday. Iran had on Sunday responded to Washington's latest peace p»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest response to a US ceasefire proposal has pushed the fragile Gulf truce back to the brink, raising fresh fears of renewed military escalation, shipping disruption and another spike in global oil prices. Trump called Tehran’s response “totally»»»

Israel's military said Monday that one of its soldiers had died in fighting near the border with Lebanon, bringing its losses to 18 personnel since the war with Hezbollah began in early March. Sergeant Major Alexander Glovanyov, 47, "fell during combat near the Israel-Lebanon border", the military »»»

US President Donald Trump has said his country will get hold of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium “at some point,” repeating one of his key demands in peace talks. In an interview aired on Sunday, journalist Sharyl Attkisson asked Trump what stage the war with the Islamic Republic had reached, c»»»

Servicemen of the Kyrgyz Republic are taking part in the international military exercises Efes-2026, held in Izmir. The Ministry of Defense reported. The personnel from military unit 35524 of the South-Western Operational Command were deployed to the exercises. The drills are taking place at the Ka»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has launched a limited-time global sale offering discounted fares from Abu Dhabi to more than 40 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said travellers can get up to 30 per cent off Ec»»»

Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a global model for sustainable urban development and quality of life through a series of major projects focused on infrastructure, smart mobility, sustainability and urban expansion. According to figures released by the Department of Municipalities »»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said on Monday that Syria was seeking deeper partnership with the European Union based on mutual interests, reconstruction and long-term regional stability.Al-Shaibani made the remarks during the opening of the»»»

BELGRADE- The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3800 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, 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 to th»»»

BRUSSELS - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is visiting Brussels, attended on Monday an informal breakfast hosted for EU and Western Balkan FMs by EU foreign policy and security chief Kaja Kallas. While in Brussels, Djuric will have several bilateral meetings. The meeting, which addressed relations in »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The cost of the US military operation against Iran continues to grow and has already exceeded $77 billion by the 71st day of the operation, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker portal. The resource updates data in real time and calculates the funds needed to maintain person»»»