Thai lawmakers vote to revive clean air bill
Bangkok: Thailand's parliament on Friday revived a law that would enshrine the right to breathable air and tax emitters, setting up a final vote in the senate on the landmark legislation. Several cities in Thailand, including Bangkok and northern tourist hub Chiang Mai, suffer from seasonal smog, s»»»
Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The uncompromising resistance and the honorable victory against the world’s brutal aggressors have strengthened the people’s resolve to preserve cultural independence - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The uncompromising resistance and the honorable victory against the world’s brutal aggressors have stren»»»
Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The Iranian nation is ready to confront the US cultural invasion - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei: The Iranian nation is ready to confront the US cultural invasion 15-05-2026 14:10 PM Latest News Urgent »»»
Lemnisk welcomes former Emirates NBD banking veteran Suvo Sarkar as strategic advisor to accelerate agentic AI vision
Lemnisk, a leading enterprise Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Suvo Sarkar to its advisory board. Sarkar is a distinguished banking executive whose expertise will help guide Lemnisk's mission to revolutionise customer engagement through agentic AI an»»»
Air India suspends, reduces international flights until August 2026 amid rising costs
Air India has announced temporary cuts and suspensions across several international routes between June and August 2026, citing ongoing airspace restrictions and record-high jet fuel prices impacting global operations. The airline said the move is aimed at improving schedule stability and reducing »»»
Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
Six people were killed Friday in strikes on south Lebanon, hours before Lebanese and Israeli envoys were set to meet for a second day of talks in Washington. Israel's military called on residents of five villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks, despite a truce»»»
Report: Israel would seek US approval to hit 'Beirut' if Iran war renews
If the U.S. war against Iran is renewed, it would have "immediate implications" for the war picture in Lebanon, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported. "In such a scenario, Israel would ask the United States for a 'green light' to renew strikes in Beirut, amid Hezbollah's increased use of expl»»»
Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
London: Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife Victoria's collective wealth reached an estimated £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion) this year, the Rich List compilers s»»»
Haiti gang clashes kill at least 78 in Port-au-Prince suburbs, UN says
Clashes between rival gangs in the suburbs of Haiti’s capital have killed at least 78 people and wounded 66 since Saturday, the United Nations office in Haiti said on Thursday. The toll included 10 civilians. Haiti, the Caribbean’s poorest country, has faced spiralling gang violence and worsening i»»»
Pope Leo warns Europe’s military buildup undermines diplomacy
Pope Leo XIV has condemned rising European military spending, warning that rearmament betrays diplomacy and fuels tensions in a world already being “maimed by wars.” Global military spending approached a record $3 trillion in 2025 despite lower US outlays, according to a SIPRI report released last »»»
Israeli enemy army issues new threat for Lebanese citizens to evacuate five villages in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues new threat for Lebanese citizens to evacuate five villages in southern Lebanon 15-05-2026 14:29 PM Latest News Ur»»»
Thailand officially launches Thai Fruits & Food Festival 2026 across 16 Choithrams stores in the UAE
The Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government, through the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Thai Trade Center Dubai, officially inaugurated the Thai Fruits & Food Festival 2026 at Choithrams Green Community Supermarket – DIP on Friday, 15 May 2026. This event reaffirms Thail»»»
New shipment of food aid from Russia arrives in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
At least 1,067 tons of food aid donated by the Russian Federation to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have arrived in Kyrgyzstan. The products have arrived at warehouses in Bishkek and Osh. This contribution will support vulnerable families across the country through projects aimed at restoring pu»»»
Eye on Africa - Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo
In tonight's edition: Congolese Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege slams the US-brokered peace deal in eastern DR Congo as predatory. Also, once dominant in Senegal's economy, France is now being overtaken as China and Turkey emerge as the country's leading investors. Plus we take a squint at the stellar»»»
MPs Extend Deadline for Proposals Between First and Second Readings of Amendments to Judicial System Act, Price Control Legislation
Bulgarian lawmakers on Friday extended the deadline for written proposals between the first and second readings of amendments to the Judicial System Act, which were approved on Thursday. Parliament approved a two-week extension to the original seven-day deadline, making the total period for submitt»»»
Bulgaria Advances as Regional AI Centre
Bulgaria is emerging as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev said on Friday. Vasilev was speaking at a Black Sea Economic Cooperation forum on AI and scientific cooperation, the Ministry of Innovati»»»
Entre Nous - Normandy art festival celebrates Monet and beyond
In this edition of Entre Nous we look at the Normandy Impressionist festival, which runs from May 29 to September 27 here in France. It marks the 100th anniversary of Impressionist painter Claude Monet's death. Philippe Platel, the festival's director, tells us what events are planned and»»»
Mali: Serbia has succeeded in maintaining macroeconomic stability
BELGRADE - In spite of global crises, Serbia has succeeded in maintaining its macroeconomic stability, credibility and attractiveness to investors, Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Friday. Addressing a Business Summit 2026 panel, Mali said that the whole world, inclu»»»
Gabbard’s Probe Exposes US Plans to Use Ukraine as Lab Mouse – Expert
The investigation into more than 120 US biological laboratories abroad recently announced by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reveals the Biden administration’s full-scale deception on the matter, with the globalist elite continuing to spread those falsehoods, Russian expert Dmitry S»»»
Iran FM says US willing to continue talks, open to China’s help
NEW DELHI: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday he had “received messages” from the United States saying it is willing to continue talks, and that he was open to any support, including from China. “We received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to contin»»»
Iran FM says 'received messages' from US saying willing to continue talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday his government had received messages from the United States indicating that President Donald Trump's administration was open to continuing talks aimed at ending the Middle East war. "What was said that the United States rejected Iran's proposal »»»
5 Italians from Genoa University killed in Maldives diving incident - UPI.com
A search operation was underway Friday in the Maldives to recover the bodies of five Italians killed in a scuba diving incident while exploring underwater caves at a depth of more than 160 feet in the Vaavu Atoll area of the Indian Ocean archipelago. File Photo Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 15»»»
London police brace for far-right march and rally marking Palestinian Nakba
More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed in London Saturday to prevent disorder when a Palestinian solidarity demonstration marking Nakba Day and a far-right rally converge in the heart of the British capital. London police were gearing up for one of their largest operations in recent»»»
Four killed by carbon monoxide poisoning inside parked vehicle in Oman
Dubai: Four Asian expatriates died from carbon monoxide poisoning after inhaling exhaust fumes inside a running vehicle in Al Musannah in Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate, the Royal Oman Police said on Friday. Police said emergency teams responded to a report in Al Musannah, where the four indiv»»»
Islamic countries prepare to observe Dhu Al Hijjah crescent on May 17
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May 17, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qa’dah in the Umm Al Qura calendar. In a statement, the court urged anyone capable o»»»
Nine Arrested in Sofia Property Fraud Scheme Worth MillionsOpinions
A large-scale police operation targeting property fraud in Sofia has led to the arrest of nine people, according to Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, who said investigators have already uncovered damages amounting to tens of millions of euros. Demerdzhiev described the operation as only the begin»»»
Number of foreign tourists up 6.9% by March: statistics
Skopje, 14 May 2026 (MIA) - In March 2026, 73,921 tourists spent 134,233 overnight stays, the State Statistical Office said. In March 2026, 19.7% were domestic tourists, and 80.3% were foreign tourists. The number of nights spent in March 2026 was 134,233, of which 26.5% were realised by domestic a»»»
Iran’s internet blackout leaves millions isolated
DUBAI: “It’s costing me money talking to you” said Mona — not her real name — as she chuckled over a voice note she managed to send. “It’ll cost me a lot more if the boogey men find out too,” she said, referring to the Revolutionary Guards. Like millions of Iranians, Mona’s life has been upended by»»»
Israel threatens to sue NYT over report on sex abuse of Palestinian inmates
JERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday threatened to take The New York Times to court over a piece it published denouncing allegedly widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have ordered the “initiation of a defamation lawsuit »»»
airBaltic quarterly losses widen to €70.1mn despite passenger growth
Latvia’s national carrier airBaltic posted losses of €70.1mn in the first quarter of 2026, more than double the figure recorded during the same period last year, despite rising revenues andd passenger numbers, BNS, a pan-Baltic news agency, reported on May 14. The carrier welcomed a new CEO, Erno H»»»
Babar Azam to boost Pakistan in second Bangladesh Test
Sylhet, Bangladesh: Pakistan will be strengthened by the return of star batsman Babar Azam for the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Friday. A knee injury ruled Babar, 31, out of the first Test, won by Bangladesh by 104 runs to give the ho»»»
Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo
Kinshasa: Health authorities confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday. Hundreds of suspected cases have been reported in Ituri Province, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Preliminary te»»»
Jumblat warns that Hezbollah can't be disarmed by force
Druze leader Walid Jumblat has said that he does not fear a new civil war in Lebanon because such a war "requires two armed sides, and currently only Hezbollah possesses weapons." "However, we are living through a period of dangerous instability, and some Lebanese leaders may actually desire a retu»»»
Louisiana vs. Callais ruling enables erasure of majority Black districts - UPI.com
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana vs. Callais has set off a series of state-level moves that seek to immediately reshape elections. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the voting rights case Louisiana vs. Callais has added a ne»»»
China state broadcaster says secures rights to 2026, 2030 World Cups
Beijing: China's state broadcaster CCTV announced Friday it has secured the rights to air the FIFA World Cup this year and in 2030, ending an agonising wait for fans in the football-mad country. With kick-off less than a month away, hundreds of millions of Chinese fans had been left wondering wheth»»»
South Korea to Investigate Ship Debris from Hormuz Attack
Debris from a fire-damaged cargo ship said to have been attacked by unidentified aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz arrived in South Korea on Friday for investigation, the foreign ministry said. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since conflict broke out with the United States»»»
Tunisia to participate in Halal Expo, World Halal Summit in Turkey
Tunis, May 15 (TAP)- The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on enterprises and economic operators to participate in the annual Halal Expo International Trade Exhibition and the 12th edition of the World Halal Summit which Istabnbul,...»»»
Big Ticket awards Dh560,000 in prizes to four expat winners
Dubai: Four expatriates from Sudan, India, and the Philippines have won a combined Dh560,000 in Big Ticket series 286 Big Win Contest, with winners planning to use the money to support their families, pay tuition fees, and settle debts. One winner is Abdel Rahman Ali Ahmed Mohamed, a 49-year-old bu»»»
Ministers Adopt New Interpretation of Migrants’ Rights in European Legal System
European ministers adopted a new interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights on Friday that could facilitate some migrant deportations, including to third country "return hubs", but which critics say will weaken human rights protections. The declaration comes amid complaints from mem»»»
Indian rupee hits record low, pushing Dh1 above INR26
Dubai: The Indian rupee fell to its weakest level ever against the US dollar on Friday, pushing the UAE dirham above the INR26 mark for the first time ever, boosting the value of remittances being sent home from the Gulf. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.During intraday»»»
Report: Lebanon, Israel to agree Israeli withdrawal in exchange for Hezbollah disarmament
Israel and Lebanon are expected to agree on an Israeli military withdrawal from Lebanese territory in exchange for the disarmament of Hezbollah, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday. The report stated that the CIA has prepared a plan for disarming the group, and that deleg»»»
Experts: Statements by Central Auditing Organisation on corruption confuse investors
A fact-finding comittee to investigate CAO’s statements Economists said that the latest statements by Hisham Genena, the Head of the Central Auditing Organisation, on corruption will cause confusion among investors, especially in light of the conflict that has occurred in this respect. Genena annou»»»
General Directorate Combating Organized Crime Intercepts Cigarette Smuggling Channel from Greece to Romania
Officers of the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) intercepted a channel for smuggling cigarettes from Greece through Bulgaria to Romania and detained two people near Pernik, Deputy Director Senior Commissioner Darin Kostov said here Friday. As part of the operation, a passenger »»»
Dubai Police impounds car, imposes Dh50,000 fine for reckless driving
Doha, Qatar: Dubai Police apprehended a motorist for reckless driving, including weaving between vehicles, sudden swerving at high speed, and overtaking from the road shoulder. Police took the necessary legal action against the driver, identified as Asian, including impounding the vehicle and enfor»»»
On Nakba Anniversary: Islamic Jihad and Hamas Reaffirm Resistance, Reject Disarmament Calls
Marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, Islamic Jihad and Hamas Palestinian resistance groups reaffirmed their commitment to the path of resistance, condemning what the ongoing Israeli aggression, while voicing rejection to disarmament calls. In a statement, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movemen»»»
Starovic continues working visit to US
WASHINGTON - Continuing a working visit to Washington, Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic held a series of important meetings with members of the US Congress. On the second day of the visit, Starovic spoke with Congressman Patrick Harrigan of North Carolina and Congressman Ro»»»
Meeting underway between Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Nawaf Salam in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Meeting underway between Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Nawaf Salam in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh: Al-Manar correspondent 15-05-2026 13:07 »»»
Japarov and Mirziyoyev discuss strengthening Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan alliance - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held talks with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a working visit to Turkistan. The press service of the head of state reported. The leaders noted the high level of political dialogue and the dynamic development of relations between Kyrgyzstan a»»»