U.S. President Donald J. Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Thursday, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- China has agreed to purchase at least»»»

Doha, Qatar: At a time when public discourse is increasingly shaped by outrage, speed and polarisation, Doha Debates is positioning itself as a space for something quieter but more enduring: thoughtful dialogue. According to Managing Director of Doha Debates Amjad Atallah, success is not measured s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: Netanyahu’s trial session, which was scheduled for this morning, has been postponed at his request “for security and political»»»

Law enforcement officers have detained a foreign citizen, A.Kh., 28, in Bishkek. He had been internationally wanted through Interpol at the request of Turkey. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. The man was wanted on suspicion of murder. According to the Turkish investigation, in 2018, a con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the formation of the Qatari Hajj Mission for 2026 Hajj season, headed by Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, as part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive services and e»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds and high seas offshore on Monday. In its daily weather report, the department said inshore conditions until 6pm will be relatively hot to hot during the daytime, with the highest temperature in Doha expected to reach 36°C. Offshore area»»»

Serbia will submit its final position to Hungary’s MOL Group on the potential takeover of a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) on May 15, with the Hungarian firm expected to respond early next week, Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said. MOL’s board is expected to decide on»»»

US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing ends today and he has been forced to eat humble pie after coming out of the gate last year with an extremely aggressive policy on China. If you remember in the heady days of Trump's first term in office we still lived under the pax Americana. Trump launch»»»

Closures among Russia’s small and medium-sized enterprises accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, after the economy contracted in the first quarter of this year in real terms and economic pressure on small companies mounts. Russian Forbes reported that about 209,000 SMEs ceased operations during»»»

Russia accounts for 40 of the 50 tallest skyscrapers currently under construction in Europe, according to 2026 data published by World of Statistics, underscoring the country’s continued push into large-scale urban development despite sanctions and economic pressure linked to the war in Ukraine. Th»»»

Serbia will submit its final position to Hungary’s MOL Group on the potential takeover of a majority stake in Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) on May 15, with the Hungarian firm expected to respond early next week, Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said. MOL’s board is expected to decide on»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has praised the United States as a leading source of humanitarian assistance for his country despite the sanctions regime, Russian outlet RBC reported on May 15. Speaking at a meeting with Franklin Graham, president and chief executive of the Billy Graham E»»»

Is it possible to pay everyone on the planet — all adults — a universal basic income (UBI) without conditions, without expecting them to do do any work, or even if they're rich? It's like the ultimate socialist utopia. And what if, beyond UBI, a universal high income (UHI) is made possible by the A»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convened for the 10th summit of their tripartite cooperation mechanism last week. Their discussions culminated in a robust commitment to bolstering peace, stability, and co»»»

Driven by a wave of regional investor enthusiasm, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) enjoyed a robust comeback, closing with significant gains this Thursday. The influx of regional buying power added a substantial LE 14.9 billion to the market’s capitalization. Leading the charge, the benchmark EGX 40 ind»»»

Cuba has run out of fuel and diesel, as the US blockade plunges the island deeper into an energy crisis. The government is now considering a renewed offer of aid from the Trump administration – but that financing would come with conditions. Also in the show: US President Donald Trump announces»»»

Cases of unauthorized use of enduro motorcycles and other motor vehicles on pastures and specially protected natural areas have been recorded in Bishkek and Chui region. Dozens of violations were identified during recent inspections, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervis»»»

Dubai: Humanoid robot monks joined thousands of participants at Seoul’s colourful Lotus Lantern Festival parade, drawing huge crowds ahead of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. The robot monk, “Gabi”, created by South Korea’s Jogye Order, bowed, greeted spectators and marched alongside traditional lan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) is aiming to empower government employees across sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) and project management, as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce institutional performance and support sustainable development acros»»»

Ulukbek Begaly uulu has been appointed Director of Kyrgyztasmasy State Cinema Center. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy reported. The new director was introduced to the center’s staff. During the meeting, priority areas of work were outlined, includ»»»

The Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has identified serious challenges in the operations of dairy processing enterprises in the northern regions of Kyrgyzstan. The issue involves declining sales of domestic dairy products both on the domestic »»»

Two citizens of Kyrgyzstan, wanted internationally on suspicion of murdering a foreign national in Chui region, have been detained in Thailand. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, citizens R.A. and N.A., 26, were arrested in Phuke»»»

PARIS: Iran put to death over 2,150 people last year, a “staggering” increase that pushed recorded worldwide executions to their highest level since 1981, Amnesty International said Monday. Amnesty said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707 people globally in 2025. Of these cases, 2,159»»»

SRI VIJAYA PURAM: One of the last outsiders to make authorized visits to India’s only “uncontacted” tribe says it may be time to reconnect with the isolated people — in order to shield them from an encroaching world. Anthropologist Anstice Justin, 71, took part in the government’s limited contact m»»»

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region on May 17, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev visited several social, infrastructure, and tourism facilities in Jeti-Oguz and Ton districts, the parliamentary press service reported. The speaker also visited one of the well-know»»»

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel had almost completed a key goal of the war in Gaza — eliminating all those responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attack. His remarks followed the Israeli military’s announcement that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas’s »»»

COLOMBO: Three ‌Finnish cave divers are joining efforts in the Maldives on Monday to try ​to find and recover the bodies of four Italian scuba divers who died in an accident in underwater caves, the DAN Europe divers’ network said. The team arrived on Sunday, DAN Europe said ‌in a ‌statement, after»»»

BANGKOK: The driver of a train that collided with a bus in Thailand’s capital, killing eight people, has tested positive for drugs and was charged with reckless driving, police said Monday. The freight train crashed into the public bus on Saturday afternoon at a busy junction in Bangkok, with the v»»»

SYDNEY: A former leader who supported ties with Taiwan and a China critic have won key roles in the new Solomon Islands government, signalling change for the South Pacific’s closest backer of Beijing. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale was elected on Friday by lawmakers after his predecess»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will visit Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Government press service said here Monday. Following the official welcome with military honours for the Bulgarian Prime Minister at the Chancellery, Radev and Merz will hold a one-on-one meeting. A ple»»»

A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam on Monday, with its remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine. The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port between 10am (0800 GMT) and midday (1000 GMT) on Monday, accord»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammad Thneibat said the company has achieved a major turnaround in its financial and operational performance between 2018 and 2025, overcoming significant financial and administrative challenges through a comprehens»»»

— Simplifying procedures, reducing time required for licenses, approvals to attract investments, facilitate projects— Expanding scope of investment incentives by reducing requirements for expansion, development, creative industries— Licenses to operate 'subject to compliance', significant amendment»»»

Authorities said the three suspects were arrested following a traffic stop of a white Kia Optima on Sunday. Two suspects were arrested at the scene while a third was detained a while later, following a pursuit. Photo courtesy Austin Police Department/X May 18 (UPI) -- Authorities said Sunday night »»»

Thirty new, modern Yutong electric buses will soon be purchased for Talas region. Ermat Dzhumaev, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the region, announced this on social media. According to him, the initiative is being implemented with the support of President Sadyr Japarov and is aimed at provi»»»

The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to capture and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government.  Monica Elfriede Witt, 47, was i»»»

The White House is making prayer a focal point of this weekend’s celebrations marking the US's 250th anniversary, staging a large-scale mass prayer that underscores the Trump administration’s wider push to amplify Christianity’s role in public and political life. Thousands of people gathered Sunday»»»

French prosecutors investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged trafficking network say around ten previously unidentified suspected victims have recently contacted authorities, widening a probe into possible abuse committed in France or involving French accomplices linked to the late financier. Around »»»

President Iliana Iotova will address the World Urban Forum Summit in Baku, the President’s press secretariat said on Monday. The event is themed Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities. Monday is the second day of Iotova’s visit to Azerbaijan, at the invitation of President Ilh»»»

President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly towards a peace deal or "there won't be anything left of them". In a statement released on his Truth Social platform, the US leader wrote, "For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST»»»

The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had killed the head of Hamas's military wing Ezzedine Al-Haddad during an air strike carried out the previous day in Gaza. Haddad's wife and daughter were also killed in the attack, according to a Hamas source. Israel said Saturday it had killed Ha»»»

Yasser Abbas, the 64-year-old son of ageing Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, won a seat Sunday on the central committee of the Fatah party, initial results showed. The election extended the family's grip on the movement that has dominated the Palestinian Authority (PA) for decades. The PA is un»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is close to finishing a key war aim in Gaza: killing the planners of the October 7 attacks. The comments came after Israel said it had killed senior Hamas commander Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike, as its campaign against the group’s lead»»»

A drone strike sparked a fire near the United Arab Emirates’s Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, authorities said, in an attack Abu Dhabi condemned as a threat to regional security. The strike highlighted the possibility of renewed war amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran»»»

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to move quickly towards a peace deal or face destruction, as Washington’s war with Tehran and its allies continues to stall negotiations, drive up energy prices, and fuel instability across the Middle East. President Donald Trump issued a fresh warni»»»

Most Asian shares were lower in morning trade on Monday, extending slides in global markets, as the impasse in the Middle East drove oil prices more than two percent higher. Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce in April, but negotiations on ending the conflict have stalled and sporadic attacks i»»»

US President Donald Trump met with senior national security officials to discuss the next steps in the war against Iran, American media reported. The meeting reportedly included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and special envoy Steve Witkoff.Acco»»»

A new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has caused at least 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths, according to the latest figures released on Saturday. There is currently no vaccine available for the strain, known as Bundibugyo, which is considered highly lethal, the country's health minister Samue»»»

President Donald Trump said that a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a top leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.»»»

General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. In a post on X, the World Health Organization said the outbreak does not meet the cr»»»