Abu Dhabi: The UAE announced on Friday the success of a new mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine that resulted in a prisoner exchange involving 410 captives from both sides. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the exchange included 205 prisoners from the Russian side and 205 prison»»»

An AI-generated tabloid magazine cover online claims to show French President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani together. The fake cover builds on claims from a new book by a French journalist, who alleges the pair had a "platonic" relationship, of which text messa»»»

It is necessary to introduce mediation for small consumer disputes, and not to have them brought directly to court, said Bulgarian Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva at the sixth national scientific conference on mediation in various public areas. The forum was hosted by the Varna University of Economics»»»

Beijing, May 15 (SANA) China on Friday called for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in the Middle East and urged the reopening of international maritime routes amid ongoing regional tensions. According to Agence France-Presse, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued on the sidel»»»

MOSCOW, May 15 (Sputnik) - Ukrainian special services have recently stepped up their efforts to destabilize Russian society, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Friday. "According to the information received by the SVR, Ukrainian intelligence agencies have recently stepped up the»»»

New Delhi: India’s counter-terrorism agency has charged 10 men with involvement in the 2025 car blast that killed at least 11 people in the capital, linking them to an Al Qaida inspired group. The November 10 explosion took place near a crowded metro station, close to the historic Red Fort in Delhi»»»

‘What’s the latest on the Strait?’, a friend asked as I was about to roll in a par during a round of football golf with our kids (it’s great fun, give it a try). ‘Errrm, it’s complicated… and there’s, errm, hope that they…do the, errm…”, I replied with the confidence of a school pupil who was about»»»

A third round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon kicked off in Washington Thursday, days before the expiration of a truce that reduced but did not stop the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanese officials are hoping that the two-day negotiations will yie»»»

Tunis, May 15 (TAP)- The weather on Friday is partly cloudy in most regions, growing sometimes densely cloudy in the midland and locally in the south with scattered showers. Rain is forecast to move to the north in the late afternoon, the National...»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed decrees awarding state awards to mothers with many children. The Baatyr Ene Order was awarded to mothers who have given birth to and raised seven or more children. The Ene Danky Medal was awarded to mothers who have given birth to and raised six children»»»

Motorcyclists from Silistra will block the border checkpoint to Romania on Friday in support of the national protest against the increased prices of compulsory third-party liability insurance, Iron Cross Motorcycle Club President Teodor Simeonov told BTA. Traffic through the checkpoint will be bloc»»»

Bangkok: Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much an nine adult elephants. The long-necked herbivore stretched 27 metres (88 feet) and weighed about 27 tonnes, according to a study published in the jou»»»

In a major diplomatic push for regional stability, China has reaffirmed its stance that the ongoing conflict with Iran is unnecessary and must be resolved through a solution that serves the interests of all parties involved. Through its Foreign Ministry, Beijing asserted that the hostilities should»»»

KABUL: The United Nations could feed a million additional children at risk of malnutrition in Afghanistan if the country’s conflict with Pakistan and the Iran war had not inflated prices and transport costs, a senior official told AFP. Afghanistan saw a record rise in malnutrition cases in 2025, fo»»»

The traditional Last Bell ceremony in secondary schools across Kyrgyzstan will take place on May 29. The date was postponed due to the extension of spring holidays in March. According to the Ministry of Education, ceremonial events will begin at 9 a.m., with a unified order applying to all schools.»»»

London: British Gas will pay millions of pounds to settle an investigation into the forced installation of prepayment meters, energy regulator Ofgem said Friday. The company has agreed to pay £20 million ($27 million) into Ofgem's voluntary redress fund and write off up to £70 million of debt owed »»»

Avangard Gold, one of the main players on Romania’s investment gold market, reported turnover of RON 91 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 300% increase compared with the same period last year. The growth comes amid increasing interest from Romanians in assets perceived as safe havens,»»»

Dubai: ADQ subsidiary Agthia Group said its bottled water, food and agri-business operations helped support growth in the first quarter of 2026. This is as businesses across the region dealt with geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions and pressure on logistics networks. Sign up for our daily b»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball will finally return home to Coca-Cola Arena for the 2025-26 ABA League semifinals after spending 66 days away, marking an emotional homecoming for the team and fans. The semifinal series against Buducnost VOLI will begin on Wednesday, May 20, as the team return with a title »»»

VENICE: The National Pavilion of Saudi Arabia at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia invites you to come and cry. Saudi-Palestinian artist’s Dana Awartani’s new installation “May your tears never dry, you who weep over stones” — curated by Art Jameel’s director, Antonia »»»

Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that's left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam's family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neighborhoods of the southern I»»»

Ayman al-Zain watched on a recent afternoon as a bulldozer cleared the rubble of what used to be his sports clothing store, which was one of dozens of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes. With a nominal truce in place that has reduced but not halted the fighting, Al-Zain tried to assess whether »»»

The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it has launched an investigation into allegations that Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-NC., fostered or created a hostile work environment. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation»»»

Dubai Police have confirmed that traffic patrols arrested an Asian driver following a series of dangerous road behaviours, including reckless driving, sudden swerving at high speed, weaving between vehicles, and overtaking from the road shoulder. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»

1/8Sphere Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is strengthening its global entertainment profile with Sphere Abu Dhabi, a US$1.7 billion immersive venue on Yas Island, developed with Sphere Entertainment Co. and DCT Abu Dhabi. Located near Yas Mall and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, it will host concerts, sports and visual s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sales transaction value held above $3.5 billion in the week ending May 9, reflecting resilient consumer activity despite softer spending across several sectors. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, total POS transactions reach»»»

Manila: Widespread power cuts struck the Philippines Friday, leaving millions without electricity in the tropical nation's hottest month of the year. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said rolling one-hour power outages hit parts of the capital Manila and the rest of the main »»»

The Malaysian data centre landscape is in the middle of a transformation, in which the country tries to evolve from a secondary destination for its neighbour Singapore’s overflow demand, into a regional leader in high-value Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in its own right. This expansio»»»

The Malaysian data centre landscape is in the middle of a transformation, in which the country tries to evolve from a secondary destination for its neighbour Singapore’s overflow demand, into a regional leader in high-value Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in its own right. This expansio»»»

US policy on Taiwan remains unchanged following high level talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 14, Taipei Times reports. The meeting marks the first visit by a US head of state to China in nearly a decade. Rubio’s insiste»»»

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded their diplomatic mission in the Chinese capital with a working lunch and tea on May 15, the South China Morning Post reports. The final day of the trip followed a formal greeting ceremony and discussions at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, where bot»»»

The Malaysian data centre landscape is in the middle of a transformation, in which the country tries to evolve from a secondary destination for its neighbour Singapore’s overflow demand, into a regional leader in high-value Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in its own right. This expansio»»»

The Malaysian data centre landscape is in the middle of a transformation, in which the country tries to evolve from a secondary destination for its neighbour Singapore’s overflow demand, into a regional leader in high-value Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in its own right. This expansio»»»

The Malaysian data centre landscape is in the middle of a transformation, in which the country tries to evolve from a secondary destination for its neighbour Singapore’s overflow demand, into a regional leader in high-value Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in its own right. This expansio»»»

The Malaysian data centre landscape is in the middle of a transformation, in which the country tries to evolve from a secondary destination for its neighbour Singapore’s overflow demand, into a regional leader in high-value Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in its own right. This expansio»»»

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded their diplomatic mission in the Chinese capital with a working lunch and tea on May 15, the South China Morning Post reports. The final day of the trip followed a formal greeting ceremony and discussions at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, where bot»»»

US policy on Taiwan remains unchanged following high level talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 14, Taipei Times reports. The meeting marks the first visit by a US head of state to China in nearly a decade. Rubio’s insiste»»»

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded their diplomatic mission in the Chinese capital with a working lunch and tea on May 15, the South China Morning Post reports. The final day of the trip followed a formal greeting ceremony and discussions at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, where bot»»»

US policy on Taiwan remains unchanged following high level talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 14, Taipei Times reports. The meeting marks the first visit by a US head of state to China in nearly a decade. Rubio’s insiste»»»

Venezuela's interim government has announced it will begin a formal restructuring of the country's external public debt, including obligations tied to state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), in what could rank among the largest sovereign debt workouts in history. The Sectoral Vice Pr»»»

Building codes and regulations for the construction of new schools are being revised in Kyrgyzstan. Zhyrgalbek Medetkanov, Deputy Director of the Housing and Civil Construction Department at the Ministry of Construction, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, building codes previously stipu»»»

Cuba has declared it has run out of fuel entirely, with its energy minister confirming the island holds no diesel, no fuel oil and no reserves whatsoever, as prolonged blackouts of up to 22 hours triggered the largest street protests in Havana since the crisis began and thrust a dormant US humanita»»»

Venezuela's interim government has announced it will begin a formal restructuring of the country's external public debt, including obligations tied to state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), in what could rank among the largest sovereign debt workouts in history. The Sectoral Vice Pr»»»

Minister of Education Dr El-Hilali El-Sherbini issued ministerial decree no. 64 on forming anti-corruption commission in the ministry’s general bureau and directorates. This commission will be authorized to set and follow up on main executive plans for the national anti-corruption strategy 2015-201»»»

Cuba has declared it has run out of fuel entirely, with its energy minister confirming the island holds no diesel, no fuel oil and no reserves whatsoever, as prolonged blackouts of up to 22 hours triggered the largest street protests in Havana since the crisis began and thrust a dormant US humanita»»»

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro solicited financial backing from a scandal-plagued banker for a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, according to messages published by Intercept Brasil and confirmed by the newspaper Estadão through sources close to the investigation, a revelation that r»»»

The International Monetary Fund said on May 14 it stands ready to assess a formal financing request from Bolivia, a week after the government of President Rodrigo Paz confirmed it is seeking a package of up to $3.3bn to address a dollar liquidity crunch. "The underlying policy proposals and fi»»»

Cuba has declared it has run out of fuel entirely, with its energy minister confirming the island holds no diesel, no fuel oil and no reserves whatsoever, as prolonged blackouts of up to 22 hours triggered the largest street protests in Havana since the crisis began and thrust a dormant US humanita»»»

Venezuela's interim government has announced it will begin a formal restructuring of the country's external public debt, including obligations tied to state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), in what could rank among the largest sovereign debt workouts in history. The Sectoral Vice Pr»»»

Cuba has declared it has run out of fuel entirely, with its energy minister confirming the island holds no diesel, no fuel oil and no reserves whatsoever, as prolonged blackouts of up to 22 hours triggered the largest street protests in Havana since the crisis began and thrust a dormant US humanita»»»