U.S. Central Command's Adm. Brad Cooper contradicted recent reports that internal intelligence assessments given to senior U.S. officials showed that Iran retained most of its prewar missile capacity. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- The war in Iran has "s»»»

Germany risks locking itself into decades of costly gas import dependence unless policymakers give battery storage equal treatment in upcoming power market reforms, energy think-tank Ember has warned. In a report published on May 13, Ember said Germany’s electricity system was at a “critical inflec»»»

Doha: Qatar claimed two silver medals and one bronze in the boxing competition at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 on Thursday. Mohammed Al Faqih secured silver in the 55kg category after losing 4-1 in the final to Saudi Arabia's Mohannad Majrashi. Al Faqih had reached the final with a dominant semi-fin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched a new bulk product data upload feature for the “Adding Commodity without a Custom Release” service, as part of efforts to enhance digital procedures and simplify product price registration processes for companies, retail stores »»»

ROME: The penultimate round of the Serie A campaign promises an intriguing fight for places in next season’s Champions League, but a fixture scheduling stand-off between the league and local authorities left clubs and supporters in limbo until an agreement was finally reached. Serie A rules require»»»

LONDON: Saudi Arabia has discussed the idea of a Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran as part of efforts to manage regional tensions after the end of the US-Israel war with Tehran, according to foreign diplomats cited by the Financial Times. While the report contained no Saudi confirmation, it»»»

RIYADH: Layan Allhidaan, Maram Bin Gubair and Noura Alshathry are the latest winners of the Apple Swift Student Challenge after they used their coding skills to solve real-world environment, communication, and climate change challenges. Through the Swift Student Challenge, Allhidaan created Velora,»»»

LONDON: A student in southern England has died after contracting suspected meningitis, health authorities said on Thursday, adding that two other young people were being treated following related cases. The UK Health Security Agency said three cases had been identified among young people linked to »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed an agreement reached in Jordan to exchange more than 1,600 conflict-related detainees in Yemen, describing the deal as a positive step toward easing humanitarian suffering and strengthening prospects for stability. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry»»»

A plane crashed in New Mexico Thursday morning, killing all four crew members on board. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- A small medical transport plane crashed near Ruidoso, N.M., Thursday, killing all four people aboard. The plane, a Beechcraft King Air 90, had flown»»»

Concerns for the security of the Baltic states rose on May 7 when three drones pierced NATO’s airspace and crashed in Latvia..Photo by Makalu/Pixabay WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- A State Department official told Congress on Thursday that NATO remains a critical deterrent to Russian aggression, and h»»»

Kigali, May 14 (SANA) Strengthening its presence on the global economic stage, Syria officially participated on Thursday, in the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum held in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The Syrian delegation, representing the Syrian Investment Authority (SIA), is led by its Directo»»»

Cuba's power blackouts worsened on Thursday, with the country's energy minister saying that oil reserves sent by Russia had "run out" under a tightened US fuel embargo of the island. Dozens of Cubans took took the streets outside of Havana on Wednesday night to protest the crippling blackouts and f»»»

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence drive is rapidly moving from experimentation to operational reality, as organizations increasingly integrate AI into core business functions rather than treating it as a separate innovation initiative. “AI in Saudi Arabia is moving beyond pilots fast»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis co-chaired a Saudi-Greek strategic partnership council meeting in Athens on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between their countries, highlighted the progress achieved in vari»»»

Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body. The string of coral islands is a luxury holiday destination popular with divers, who often stay at remote resorts »»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic officially reopened its embassy in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, on Thursday after a hiatus of nearly 14 years. Morocco severed diplomatic ties with Syria and declared the country’s ambassador persona non grata in 2012, following the brutal suppression by former pres»»»

British ​Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move ​designed ‌to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy ⁠Burnham a chance to return to parliament and challenge Prime Minister ‌Keir Starmer. FRANCE 24's Béédicte Paviot reports from 10 Downing Stre»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. He is warning of chaos as is expected to face a leadership challenge from his own health secretary, Wes Streeting. Starmer started the week saying he would prove his doubters wrong, but that address and Wednesday's King Spe»»»

JEDDAH: In response to the growing humanitarian needs in Sudan, the International Committee of the Red Cross has begun operating its RED aircraft from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to facilitate the rapid movement of humanitarian personnel supporting its operations in the African s»»»

We welcome the assumption of office today (14 May) by the new government in Iraq, under the leadership of Mr. Ali al-Zaidi, following a vote of confidence in the Iraqi Council of Representatives. We wish Prime Minister al-Zaidi success as he undertakes this critical responsibility. We trust that th»»»

Occupied Jerusalem, May.14 (SANA) Caught between an open wound and a reality that continues to reproduce the tragedy, Palestine marks the 78th anniversary of al-Nakba under exceptionally harsh conditions. Today, Palestinians face overlapping crises, as massive waves of displacement in the Gaza Stri»»»

Rabat, May.14 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani holds a meeting with Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in the Kingdom of Morocco Leila Benali. The meeting addressed the prospects on mutual cooperation in the fields of energy, sustain»»»

The world does owe an apology to Russia for dismissing its concerns regarding US secret global bio-research as conspiracy, experts tell Sputnik. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a probe into more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine, »»»

The confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah widened on Thursday as Israeli strikes moved beyond southern border villages into the western Bekaa, while new evacuation warnings reached populated towns farther from the front line. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire and drone attacks targeting Isr»»»

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged member states to devote 0.25% of their GDP to aid for Ukraine, Politico Europe reported on Tuesday, citing diplomatic sources. Rutte reportedly raised the issue during a closed door meeting of NATO ambassadors late last month. If adopted, the proposal, fi»»»

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, whose government was approved on Thursday, vowed to ensure that the state would have a monopoly over weapons, the INA state news agency said. Zaidi's government program, which he presented to parliament, includes "reforming the security apparatus by restricti»»»

Migrants wait to surrender to the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the border wall from Mexico near Campo, Calif., in 2024. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks resigned Thursday. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks stepped down Thursday, saying »»»

Prices for some goods have tripled or quadrupled within a matter of months. At least two million people have lost their jobs, the currency has lost 60% of its value, the international internet has been shut down for more than 75 days, and there is no end in sight. This is the reality of Iran’s econ»»»

Egyptian authorities recovered the decomposed bodies of 12 suspected irregular migrants on a beach in the Abu Ghalila area near the city of Sidi Barrani on Egypt’s north-western Mediterranean coast on Thursday. Residents discovered the bodies after waves washed them ashore alongside wooden debris b»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums has announced free entry to museums across the country as part of celebrations marking International Museum Day. The announcement was made on social media on Thursday, with Qatar Museums inviting the public to enjoy a full day of interactive experiences and activities for all ag»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:10 on Thursday 14-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Tayr Harfa t»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day summit. The Chinese Foreign ministry said the comments came in a closed-door meeting tha»»»

A senior Lebanese official familiar with the negotiations in Washington said Thursday Lebanon wants a complete ceasefire first and then would negotiate withdrawal of Israeli forces. The issue of Hezbollah’s weapons would be dealt with politically in Lebanon after that, he said. The official spoke o»»»

The Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with the top U.S. military leader in the Middle East ended with a focus on the challenge of disarming Hezbollah. Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, the committee’s Republican chair, noted how Hezbollah has continually fired rockets into Israel, while Israe»»»

May 14 (UPI) -- A California woman captured video of the moment her toddler came face-to-face with a bobcat through the sliding glass door of their home. Kaylee Brandenberger posted a video to social media showing her toddler and the bobcat looking at one another through the glass door at the famil»»»

A person performs mechanical work on an electric tricycle in Havana on Thursday. The Cuban government acknowledged that the National Electric System is in critical share, with blackouts in Havana exceeding 22 hours a day in recent days, while in other provinces the outages have lasted two consecuti»»»

Relations between Sudan and Ethiopia are experiencing an unprecedented escalation after the two countries exchanged political and military accusations over support for armed groups and drone attacks, amid military movements along their shared border and growing fears that the crisis could slide int»»»

ConflictsIranIran says Chinese ships passed through Hormuz overnightChinese-flagged vessels were among over 30 ships that crossed the waterway, according to Iran's revolutionary guard. The statement comes as Trump tries to rally Beijing against Tehran during a state visit. https://p.dw.com/p/5DlnxI»»»

There are no indications of any serious breakthrough in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, a source told Al-Arabiya following around four hours of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington. "The atmosphere of the third round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations does not call for optimism," the sou»»»

There is no doubt that cinema production is one of the cornerstones that can help in building a good economy, especially if the country takes into consideration the right elements that can boost this significant production. According to statistics there are four main countries that produce the bigg»»»

Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - The progress of projects financed under the Balance of Payments Support Programme was the focus of the 13th meeting of the Tunisian–Italian Committee, held on Thursday, May 14, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy and...»»»

MALE: Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body. The string of coral islands is a luxury holiday destination popular with divers who come to explore its pris»»»

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi emphasized the critical role of the petrochemical industry sector in the Egyptian economy. He noted that this sector is intricately linked to enhancing local industries and reducing the need for hard currency imports. Additionally, the s»»»

President Donald Trump walks to speak to the press before departing the White House for Beijing, China, on Tuesday. A new lawsuit filed in Florida seeks to block the transfer of property planned for the Trump presidential library. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- A group of »»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday at her press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City that the United States has rejected 36 extradition requests from Mexico due to a lack of evidence, and therefore advocated applying the same criteria to the accusations against 10 Mexican»»»

ROME: Jannik Sinner reached the semifinals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments. Another straight-sets victory, this time 6-2, 6-4 over Rublev, moved Sinner up to 32 straight wins in the ATP’s to»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by businessman Ali Al-Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure. “The Council of Representatives votes to grant confidence to the government of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and its ministerial pro»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO: Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with five Champions League titles as a manager, league trophies from Europe’s big five competitions and a reputation for making elite dressing rooms breathe a little easier. One year on, he knows this job is something different: less club grind, mor»»»