Media Review: May 19
OVERVIEW The Government’s measures to tighten public spending and the competition between Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas to host Eurovision 2027 after Bulgaria’s win with DARA dominated the media on Tuesday. Several outlets also covered the cost of retirement bonuses in the public sector, the ris»»»
Seoul shares dip 3.25 pct on tech slide; won drops - UPI.com
This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell 3.25 percent on a tech stock slump. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed lower Tuesday as a foreign-selling spree of major techs continued, tracking an overnight tech slump on Wall Street. The »»»
Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos ReutersThe outbreak, which started in DR Congo, has also spread to neighbouring Uganda An Ebola outbreak which has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic R»»»
Kremlin reveals details on Putin’s upcoming trip to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing this week with a high-level delegation for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on bilateral ties, trade, energy cooperation, and global affairs, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The May 19-20 visit coincides with the 25th annive»»»
“Prisons became graveyards of the living”: Ali Al Samoudi on a year behind Israeli bars
DUBAI: Roll calls begin at 6:00 in the morning. More than 14 heavily armed Israeli guards, equipped with tear gas and military gear, stand watch as Palestinian prisoners are forced to kneel on the floor with their hands behind their heads. Cells are routinely ransacked and the prisoners mercilessly»»»
WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of DR Congo Ebola outbreak
Geneva: The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilt into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday declared the outbreak a public health emergency»»»
“Prisons became graveyards of the living”: Ali Al Samoudi on a year behind Israeli bars
DUBAI: Roll calls begin at 6:00 in the morning. More than 14 heavily armed Israeli guards, equipped with tear gas and military gear, stand watch as Palestinian prisoners are forced to kneel on the floor with their hands behind their heads. Cells are routinely ransacked and the prisoners mercilessly»»»
‘Massacre in Kfar Sir’: 5 Martyrs as Occupation Escalates Attacks on Southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Massacre in Kfar Sir’: 5 Martyrs as Occupation Escalates Attacks on Southern Lebanon 19-05-2026 12:07 PM Five martyrs have fallen in new I»»»
Cluj Business Campus in a new phase of development, with investments of half a million euros in 2026
The campus is built on the One Minute City philosophy (services for work and daily life—from sports, education, and health to relaxation—all integrated within a maximum of one minute from the office) and supports a direction that is increasingly relevant to the office market: the office as an exper»»»
MSF warns aid used for ‘military objectives’ in South Sudan
NAIROBI: Medical charity Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that aid in South Sudan was being “instrumentalized” for military and political objectives, despite the country’s dire humanitarian needs. After gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan descended into civil war and remains mired in ex»»»
WHO chief says ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘scale and speed’ of DR Congo Ebola outbreak
GENEVA: The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was “deeply concerned” by an Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilt into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. “Early on Sunday, I declared a public health emergency of international concern over an»»»
Eturia Group closes 2025 with €37 million in turnover and operational growth across all segments
At the same time, operational indicators show Romanians’ continued strong interest in complex holidays, carefully designed and supported by specialised consultancy. The number of Eturia travellers reached nearly 20,000 in 2025, representing a 20% increase compared with 2024, while the number of esc»»»
Germany says to admit and treat US Ebola patient
Berlin, Germany: Germany is preparing to admit and treat a US citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the German health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. "US authorities have requested assistance from the German government in treating a US citizen who contracted Ebola in Congo»»»
Tourism : Timisoara, designated
Timisoara was designated "Destination of the Year 2026" in Romania during a gala hosted on last Thursday evening at the Constanta Casino, where the country's most appreciated cities, spa resorts, authentic villages and natural attractions were awarded."Destination of the Year 2026, now in its sixth»»»
MSF Warns Aid Used for 'Military Objectives' in S.Sudan
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that aid in South Sudan was being "instrumentalized" for military and political objectives, despite the country's dire humanitarian needs. After gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan descended into civil war and remains mired in extreme pov»»»
Trump's tough-talk foreign policy hits wall with Iran
President Donald Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action have not moved Tehran from its long-established positions. With shifting goals that make it difficult to judge the sta»»»
Ukraine Plotting to Use Latvia as Launchpad for Strikes Against Russia - Russian Foreign Intel
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The command of the armed forces of Ukraine is preparing to launch a series of new terrorist attacks on Russia's rear regions, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday. "The command of the armed forces of Ukraine is preparing to launch a series of new terrori»»»
Foreign Affairs: US Bases Has Become Source of Vulnerability for Gulf States
A new analysis by the Foreign Affairs warns that the Gulf region has entered an “untenable” security phase in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran, arguing that the longstanding American military presence, once viewed as a shield, has increasingly become a source of vulnerability for Gulf states.»»»
WHO Chief Says ‘Deeply Concerned’ by ‘Scale and Speed’ of DR Congo Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilled into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. "Early on Sunday, I declared a public health emergency of international concern over an epide»»»
WHO chief says ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘scale and speed’ of DR Congo Ebola outbreak
GENEVA: The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was “deeply concerned” by an Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilt into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. “Early on Sunday, I declared a public health emergency of international concern over an»»»
Trump's tough-talk foreign policy hits wall with Iran
President Donald Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action have not moved Tehran from its long-established positions. With shifting goals that make it difficult to judge the sta»»»
War in south Lebanon and truce in Washington
Two people were wounded Tuesday in a strike that targeted a car in the southern village of Harouf. Israeli strikes also targeted overnight into Tuesday Shehabiyeh, al-Rihan, Kafra, Kfardounin, Qalaway, al-Maashouq, and al-Mansouri. The death toll in Lebanon surpassed Monday 3,000, including 292 wom»»»
Africa CDC Declares Continental Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Continental Public Health Emergency, in a statement late Monday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 131 deaths from 513 suspected cases of Ebola, and there has been»»»
Putin's Imminent China Visit to Supercharge Strategic Partnership
On May 19-20, Russian President Vladimir Putin will carry out an official visit to China at the invitation of XI Jinping, marking his 25th visit. A large delegation including all deputy prime ministers and heads of state-owned and private companies operating in China will accompany Putin on his vis»»»
Trump pauses Iran strike — and Dubai gold prices react. Is now a good time to buy?
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Tuesday morning as global markets reacted to signs of easing geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump's announcement that he had paused a planned military strike against Iran to allow negotiations to continue. In Dubai, 24K gold slipped to»»»
U.S. imposes new Cuba sanctions as Caribbean tensions rise - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday announced additional sanctions against Cuba. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he has imposed additional sanctions against Cuba, with more to come in the days and weeks ahead, as the Trump »»»
Argentine Scientists Lay First Traps in Hantavirus Hunt
Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Argentina's Ushuaia on Monday laid the very first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying the disease, AFP journalists observed. The MV Hondius cruise ship, where a hantavirus outbreak on board killed three people and tr»»»
Iran focused on fitness in Turkiye after war-enforced furlough
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said he and his staff would have their work cut out getting their squad ready for the World Cup at their training camp in Turkiye with most of the players having been out of action for the last seven weeks. The domestic Arabian Gulf Pro League season was suspended after t»»»
DRC reports 118 suspected Ebola deaths as epidemic spreads - UPI.com
May 19 (UPI) -- At least 118 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died of suspected Ebola infections, according to Congolese health officials, who said the outbreak is spreading. The suspected death toll was announced by DRC government spokesman Patrick Muyaya on Monday, the official Con»»»
UAE strengthens lead as world’s most powerful passport in 2026
Montréal, Canada: New data released today by Arton Capital’s Passport Index shows that the United Arab Emirates has further strengthened its position as the holder of the world’s strongest passport, climbing to a total score of 182 — the highest ever recorded in the history of the index. The UAE ha»»»
Britain Gets Experimental Drug from Japan to Bolster Hantavirus Response
Britain has received supplies of the antiviral drug favipiravir from Japan as part of its response to a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the Hondius cruise liner, the UK Health Security Agency said on Monday. UKHSA said it accepted delivery of the drug, which remains experimental for use to tr»»»
Iran Announces New Authority to ‘Manage’ Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Monday announced the formation of a new body that it said would “manage” the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse. It was not immediately clear what the new body would do, but the move comes as part of an Iranian effort to manage ship t»»»
Xi hosts Putin in Beijing days after Trump: what to know
Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, looking to deepen a strategic partnership stretching from Scandinavia to Southeast Asia. Underpinning the two nuclear powers' relations is China's economic heft complemented by Russi»»»
Under Trump Pressure, EU Eyes Deal to End Trade Standoff
The EU hopes Tuesday to strike a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the United States -- with an increasingly impatient Donald Trump threatening steep new tariffs unless it is done by July 4. The 27-nation bloc struck an accord with Washington last July setting levies on »»»
RAGOZIN: From reform to relapse, Ukraine’s corruption problems resurface
Charges brought against president Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, focus on four mansion houses in the luxury estate co-op called Dynasty. These are identified as R1, R2, R3 and R4 by the SAPO (anti-corruption prosecutor’s office) investigation which claims that the suspe»»»
Azerbaijan's graduate glut
Azerbaijan is producing more university graduates than its economy can absorb, leaving thousands of young people to choose between working below their qualifications, paying bribes for public-sector positions, or emigrating, according to economists and graduates who spoke to Toplum TV and Aznews.az»»»
North Korean club says focused only on football during rare South Korea visit
SUWON, South Korea: North Korea’s Naegohyang FC will focus only on football during their rare visit to South Korea, their coach said on Tuesday when asked about a 3,000-strong cheering squad organized by activist groups for their game against Suwon FC Women. Naegohyang face the South Korean club i»»»
Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban
HANOI: Millions of exhaust-belching motorbikes zip through Hanoi’s narrow streets every day fueling its chronic air pollution, but authorities have backtracked from an ambitious plan to ban them in favor of electric two-wheelers. Vehicular emissions account for more than half of the capital’s pollu»»»
Cabinet to publish ministry file on pardon scandal
The government will publish on Tuesday on the government website the case file related to the pardon affair held by the Ministry of Justice, the prime minister announced on Monday at a press conference in Budapest following the cabinet meeting. Péter Magyar said the government had reviewed the file»»»
Xi to Host 'Old Friend' Putin as China Projects Stable Global Role after Trump Visit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to host his "old friend" Vladimir Putin less than a week after Donald Trump's high-profile visit, as Beijing seeks to project itself as a stable and predictable power in a world shaken by trade tensions, wars and an energy crisis. China and Russia have cast Putin's »»»
US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency
The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services, as the World Health Organization declares the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international»»»
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall
Iran announced a new body to oversee the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signalling tighter control over the strategic waterway after months of disruption linked to its war with the United States and Israel. Tehran says the authority will manage maritime traffic and provide updates as tolls and restric»»»
DR Congo takes emergency measures to contain new Ebola outbreak
DRC authorities have been advised to take emergency measures in a bid to contain the latest Ebola outbreak. Dozens of lives have already been claimed by the outbreak, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World health Organisation. Cases have also been re»»»
WHO declares emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 80 and for which there is no vaccine.»»»
What we know about the deadly new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
More than 90 people are believed to have been killed in a fresh outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's what we know about the outbreak so far. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo believed to have killed more than 90 people has been declared »»»
Damage control over prevention: International health system 'closing gaps instead pushing forward'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Moore, Professor of Biochemistry at University College Cork. She is warning about the seriousness of the latest Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain. While tests and vaccines exist for the Zaire strain, Professor Moore says “we don’t yet hav»»»
French cinema faces reckoning as media mogul Bolloré blacklists stars for daring to challenge him
France's film industry is reeling after its biggest production company – Canal+, owned by right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré – announced it would no longer work with some 600 professionals who signed a petition opposing Bolloré and the "grip of the far right" on cinema. The fallo»»»
Kyrgyzstan faces electricity deficit of about 3.5 billion kilowatt-hours - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s electricity deficit currently stands at approximately 3.5 billion kilowatt-hours. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the deficit persists due to the constant growth of consumption, despite the country’s»»»
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection
The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Monday reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection as authorities prepared quarantine arrangements for remaining crew and medical staff following an outbreak that has killed three people and triggered global monitoring. The hantavirus-hit cruise»»»
Hantavirus cruise ship arrives in the Netherlands to be disinfected
The MV Hondius has arrived in Rotterdam, where the crew will disembark and the ship will be disinfected. Despite fears of a widespread outbreak, the World Health Organisation has maintained its assessment of this hantavirus outbreak is of low risk. Disease specialists say a global pandemic of the d»»»