Tunis, May 20 (TAP)-President Kaïs Saïed made an unannounced visit on Tuesday to several areas in the governorate of Nabeul, including Marsa Al Oumara, Al Mangaa, and Retiba in the Takelsa district. He later traveled to Korbous, where he observed...»»»

A staff in a protective gown prepares to inspect visitors as a preventive measure against Ebola at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday, the same day U.S. health officials said an American infected with the virus was being sent »»»

Under the patronage of Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the ninth and largest-ever edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) officially opened yesterday (Tuesday, May 19) at ADNEC Centr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a barrage of rockets targeting gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the southern Leb»»»

The National Network for Children (NNC) sent on Wednesday a position statement to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Adoption of the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the 52nd National Assembly, expressing concern over a proposal to abolish the standing parliamentary Committee on Demographic Policy, »»»

New York, USA: The United Nations (UN) called for negotiations between Ukraine and the Russia to resume to prevent further escalation, stressing that dialogue is the only path to achieving peace, and reaffirming its condemnation of all attacks against civilians. This was delivered in a speech to th»»»

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has recalled 537 children’s metal tea sets sold by Flying Tiger Copenhagen after authorities identified a potential choking hazard linked to detachable small parts. The ministry said the recall covers model number 3058431 manufactured between 2024 and 2025. Accor»»»

An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a koala rescuer. The successful pooch will replace the world-famous Bear, credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires during a decade of service. "Bear set the gold standard»»»

Hezbollah’s position on negotiations tied to the war in Lebanon has exposed a growing contradiction - the group fiercely opposes direct talks between the Lebanese state and Israel, yet supports Iranian-American negotiations that Tehran says include Lebanon. The discrepancy has fueled political deba»»»

MAKKAH: The concepts of human-centered services and integrated care are reflected at the holy sites through the drinking-water development project, which has introduced a tangible improvement to the pilgrim experience. The project provides more than 2,400 modern water points along pedestrian walkwa»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has declared May 26-28 public holidays for Eid Al-Adha, the Cabinet Division said on Wednesday, as authorities stepped up preparations for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The notification came days after Pakistan’s central moon-sighting committee announced that the »»»

The ‘Israeli Health Ministry’ has disclosed that 882 soldiers have been admitted to hospitals from the northern front alone since the start of the war on February 28th until May 19th reached 8,783. Yesterday, 12 new injuries were reported in ‘Israel’, including the death of a major who served as a »»»

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has announced the schedule for video calls between inmates at correctional and rehabilitation centres and their families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The initiative comes as part of the department’s efforts to strengthen family ties and support inmates through progr»»»

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has inaugurated the “Al Bashaer” Mosque in Dubai Science Park, Al Barsha South 2, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand religious infrastructure and provide houses of worship built to the highest architectural and service standards»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli news site Walla reports: The commander of the 401st Armored Brigade and several soldiers were wounded when a drone launched by Hezb»»»

Seoul: A South Korean oil tanker is currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the country's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday, marking the first transit by a South Korean vessel through the waterway since the regional tension began. "At this very moment, our oil tanker is passing through the»»»

Tunis, May 20 (TAP) — The weather, on Wednesday, will be partly cloudy across most regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the north in the north and center of the country, and from the...»»»

The Israeli army struck overnight into Wednesday several southern towns and villages including Jebshit, Habboush, Kherbet Selem, Kafra, and Toura, as Hezbollah reported clashes with Israeli troops in southern Lebanon despite a truce. Hezbollah said its fighters "clashed.. with a force of the Israel»»»

The US dollar was steady near a six-week high on Wednesday as investors come to terms with the possible need for higher interest rates to tackle inflation due to the Iran war, pushing the Japanese yen back into the intervention zone. The uncertainty over when the Middle East war may end has weighed»»»

The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who sacrificed his life to keep 140 school children inside the mosque safe by engaging two gunmen in a shootout that deterred the teenage suspects and helped thwart their attack. Authorities also disc»»»

RIYADH: The Unified Security Operations Center in Makkah and Madinah has enhanced its services for this year’s Hajj pilgrims. The center, which can be reached by calling 911, receives emergency security and humanitarian calls, deploys the latest technologies, and responds in two seconds. Qualified »»»

Qatar Airways Group posts QAR 7.08bn net profit (US$1.94bn) for financial year 2025/26, demonstrating prudent growth and operational resilience Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group announced a post-tax profit of QR7.08bn (US$ 1.94bn) for financial year 2025/26, demonstrating a robust performance agains»»»

From Buenos Aires to Busan, Lagos to Lahore, new cultural powerhouses are reshaping how “global” looks and who gets to define it, says VML Intelligence’s The Future 100 for 2026. According to Brand Finance’s “Global Soft Power Index 2025,” China has climbed to second in the ranking, overtaking the »»»

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Moscow is investigating the brutal murder of a 33-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan Aigerim. Relatives discovered the woman’s body, bearing signs of violent death, inside a sofa in a rented apartment on Lyublinskaya Street, Russian media report»»»

Paris, France: The Ministry of Finance delegation, headed by H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, participated yesterday in the opening session of the fifth edition of the “No Money for Terror” conference, held in Paris, French Republic. During the opening session, His Excellency the M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste HH Jose Ramos-Horta, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day»»»

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission announced the discovery of a collection of Abbasid-era gold jewellery at the Dariyah archaeological site in Saudi Arabia’s Qassim region during the fourth season of excavation and survey work at the site. The commission said the discovery included around 100 gold »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling ‌the action “way ‌out of line”. In ‌a ⁠cabinet meeting, Lee ⁠said the South Korean citizens had been detained for reasons not ⁠valid under international ‌law, questioni»»»

On May 20, 1995, President Bill Clinton permanently closed Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House after more than 200 years of mostly unimpeded traffic. 1 of 5 | Military personnel practice marching on Pennsylvania Avenue for the inauguration ceremony in front of the White House in Washing»»»

Eng. Mohamed Shimi, Minister of the Public Business Sector, embarked on a pivotal visit to the Egyptian Aluminum Company “Egyptalum” in Nag Hammadi today. This visit marked the beginning of a strategic dialogue with members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, reflecting the ministry’s c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones overWestern Bekaa 20-05-2026 09:57 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar corre»»»

France: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Secretary of the Treasury of the United State of America H E Scott Bessent during his visit to the French Republic. During the meeting, a range of financial and economic issues was reviewed, in addition to discussing current regional »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will face the UAE, Bahrain and Yemen in Group B of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, as the draw ceremony held in Jeddah yesterday revealed. Hosts Saudi Arabia headline Group A alongside Iraq, Oman and Kuwait in the regional tournament, which will be staged in Jeddah from September 23 t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrated World Family Doctor Day, which falls on May 19 each year, under this year’s theme “Compassionate Care in a Digital World,” in recognition of the vital role played by family physicians in promoting the health of individuals and commu»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its efforts to promote alternative dispute resolution, the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) hosted a student delegation from various schools and educational levels. The visits, organised by the Center in cooperation with the Sustainable Dev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday marked the graduation of 1,321 students from various programmes and disciplines, which included more than 250 outstanding students. The ceremony, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ordinary General Assembly of Nebras Energy, in its meeting held yesterday, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, electronically via “Zoom”, chaired by H E Engineer Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and CEO of Qatar Energy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nebras»»»

China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the US that is set to expire this November. The statement marked Beijing's first confirmation of the Boeing order, though it did not elaborate on the types of planes China would buy. If finalized,»»»

Iraq’s massive tax embezzlement scandal - widely known as the “Heist of the Century” - has resurfaced with a dramatically higher estimated value of 8 trillion Iraqi dinars (about $5 billion), nearly double the amount originally announced when the scandal first erupted in October 2022. The new figur»»»

Cooperation between Romania and the People's Republic of China creates opportunities for developing agriculture, attracting investment and exchanging best practices, acting Agriculture Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna said on Tuesday, as he met at the Ministry of Agriculture with H.»»»

Romania has emerged as one of Europe's most attractive destinations for foreign investment, climbing significantly in the latest PwC Global CEO Survey 2026 rankings alongside Poland as a leading regional market for international investors.According to the report, Romania rose from 13th to 9th place»»»

Romania's economy can overcome current imbalances only by abandoning the model based on consumption financed by loans and by accelerating the absorption of European funds, including those from the PNRR, argues economic consultant Adrian Negrescu."Romania must give up the steroids of debt-based cons»»»

National Bank of Romania (BNR) Governor Mugur Isarescu on Tuesday rejected claims that the central bank had artificially maintained the exchange rate, saying developments in international reserves supported this view and stressing that market interventions had in fact been much smaller than a year »»»

National Bank of Romania (BNR) Governor Mugur Isarescu believes that a technocratic prime minister is not necessarily a solution, underscoring that political experience and credibility are essential to exercise this position."Not necessarily [that a technocratic prime minister is a solution]. I was»»»

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has revised upwards its inflation forecast for the end of 2026 to 5.5%, from the previous estimate of 3.9%, and anticipates that inflation will reach 2.9% by the end of 2027, according to data BNR Governor Mugur Isarescu presented on Tuesday."Regarding the forecas»»»

The fall of Romania's Government and the deterioration of the macroeconomic context point out significant risks for the multiannual efforts of the country's fiscal consolidation, the fiscal evaluation agency Fitch Ratings points out in a report released on Monday. The agency reminds that in the neg»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) is calling on the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to put forward a proposal for the prime minister office or to acknowledge its inability to govern Romania."The National Liberal Party calls on the PSD to take responsibility for resolving the political crisis it has pl»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) Chairman Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that he had told President Nicusor Dan that, in the end, his party could gather a parliamentary majority, but that this majority did not meet the criteria required by the head of state.Grindeanu was asked whether President Nicuso»»»

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu was awarded the European Order of Merit, a distinction established by the European Parliament to mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. The award recognizes personalities who have made a significant contribution to promoting Europe»»»

Oana Toiu, the acting foreign minister, was asked at a press conference if there were concrete data about president Nicusor Dan's visit to the United States. “There is a clear decision between Romania and the United States about a meeting between the two presidents. As you know, president Donald Tr»»»