New Delhi, May 25 (SANA) Indian refiners have increased crude imports from Latin America and Africa following disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies linked to restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to trade data and industry sources. India, the world’s third-larges»»»

RIYADH: The National Center for Waste Management has launched the model livestock city project in Makkah, marking the first model slaughterhouse to process carcasses and organic waste during Hajj using advanced rendering technology. The project is aiming for a 100 percent landfill diversion rate, u»»»

Makkah: Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position as a global leader in managing large-scale crowds through an integrated digital system designed to serve pilgrims during Hajj, with smart technology playing a central role in regulating movement across Makkah and the holy sites. The effort forms pa»»»

‎The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, yesterday approved 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies. The Ministry of Economy and Trade said this comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the investment climate and encourage the expansion of t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has warned against unsafe slaughtering practices and improper handling of sacrificial animals during Eid Al Adha, outlining 12 key health and preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of infections and protecting public health during the»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market opened the trading week higher on Sunday, 24 May 2026, with broad gains across major indices as selective foreign buying and renewed interest in financial shares helped the market recover part of the losses recorded during the previous week’s consolidation phase. The be»»»

A mudflow occurred in Kara-Suu district of Osh region following heavy rains, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to preliminary data, the disaster hit at around 1 a.m. on May 25 and affected areas across six rural municipalities in the district. The mudflows flood»»»

Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVanessa BuschschlüterLatin America editor, News Online Briceida Morales / AFP via Getty ImagesInmates took to the roof of the prison in protest Violent clashes have erupted between inma»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a deal with Iran would either be "great and meaningful" or there would be "no deal." "The deal with Iran will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal," he wrote on Truth Social.»»»

Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul NjieBBC Africa Anadolu via Getty Images"Deep reflection" and a "sense of duty" were El Malick Ndiaye's stated reasons for stepping down The Speaker of Senegal's parliament El Malick Ndiaye »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the Kremlin said on Monday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain," the Kremlin said in a statem»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Sunday Serbia was very clear and exclusive in its stance that NIS must remain the dominant oil company on the Serbian market. Commenting on talks with Hungary's MOL about its acquisition of a Russian-majority stak»»»

Speaker of Lebanon’s Parliament Nabih Berri called on Monday for an immediate end to hate speech, stressing on Resistance and Liberation Day the need for unity, sacrifice, and steadfastness in defending Lebanon’s land, sovereignty, and freedom against any aggressor or occupier. In a statement marki»»»

Mudflows have occurred in Batken region following heavy rains, the office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. According to authorities, mudflows occurred on May 24 in Batken and Leilek districts. In Batken, they flowed along riverbeds and, according to preliminary»»»

A mudflow occurred in Uzgen district of Osh region after heavy rains, inundating dozens of homes, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, mudflows occurred in Karool, Bash-Dobo, and Tort-Kol rural areas, as well as in Uzgen itself. As a result of the »»»

MINA: The Saudi health system has strengthened specialized cardiac care at the holy sites during Hajj by providing catheterization and cardiac surgery labs across several healthcare facilities. This initiative, a result of advanced cardiac catheterization services and their expanding applications, »»»

Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, a global tech leader and pioneer in new energy vehicles, has announced the launch of the new BYD Ti 7 in the Kingdom. The introduction of the Ti 7 marks the brand’s 12th model in Saudi Arabia, underscoring its continued expansion and commitment t»»»

Dubai: The UAE has recorded another strong year for tourism growth, welcoming more than 32 million hotel guests in 2025 while maintaining some of the world’s highest hotel occupancy levels. The latest figures were announced during a review by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dobropasovo in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of the Vostok battlegroup continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Dobropasov»»»

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 104 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Fujairah on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The inmates, of various nationalities, were selected based on good conduct»»»

Dubai: Dubai is set to grow even greener as 1,200 more flame trees will be planted across the emirate in a new push to fill the city's streets, parks and communities with the towering red-and-orange canopies that have become one of its most beloved seasonal symbols. The initiative, carried out in c»»»

Dubai :As part of its annual “You Made Me Happy” initiative, the General Department of Human Rights at Dubai Police, in collaboration with the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, has distributed Eid clothing to children of female inmates in celebration of Eid Al Adha, br»»»

Pakistan, China ink $7 billion deals as Shehbaz pushes investment drive PM says Islamabad and Beijing must work together for regional peace as Army Chief Asim Munir joins high-level talks in Beijing Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged closer strategic coordination between Pakist»»»

CEC Bank is supporting the development of Romanian agriculture by financing one of the most important investment projects in the local livestock sector: the new pig breeding farm developed by Romsuin Transilvania Agricultural Cooperative, recently inaugurated in Băsești, Maramureș County. CEC Bank »»»

Akakus Oil Operations Company announced yesterday the use of SLB’s (Schlumberger) Rhino Reamer technology, the first in the Middle East and North Africa region – to successfully drill an oil well. Akakus said this comes as part of efforts to improve operational performance and address the technical»»»