Unification white paper pivots to peaceful 'two-state' coexistence with N. Korea - UPI.com
South Korea's Unification Ministry on Monday released a new white paper focusing on peaceful coexistence with North Korea. This photo shows the Unification Bridge in Paju, across the border from the North, on Oct. 26, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap The Lee Jae Myung government has shifted its focus to »»»
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship steams towards Rotterdam at voyage end
Rotterdam, Netherlands: A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam Monday, with the remaining crew facing weeks of quarantine. The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Dutch port between 10am (0800 GMT) and midday (1000 GMT), »»»
G7 Finance Chiefs Meet to Seek Common Stance on Unstable Ground
Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialized nations gather in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a united front as the Middle East war roils economic prospects worldwide. France, which currently chairs the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven, faces the tricky task of keeping»»»
In Tierra del Fuego, a Hunt for the Rodent Carrier of Hantavirus
A scientific mission was set to kick off the search Monday for rodents that may be hantavirus carriers after an outbreak on a cruise ship departed this region at the southern tip of Argentina on April 1. For several days, biologists from Buenos Aires will set traps at various locations on the south»»»
Felicia Stoica, KUBIS Interactive: Effective campaigns should stir emotion
KUBIS Interactive, the 360-degree creative agency known for curiosity-led storytelling, innovation, and integrated digital solutions, has appointed Felicia Stoica as Executive Creative Director. Felicia joined the team at a time of strategic evolution for the agency and marked a new stage in consol»»»
Romania has fewer tourists, but hotels are making more money – Crosspoint Real Estate report
Romania’s hotel industry recorded a 16% increase in turnover in 2025, reaching €2.2 billion, according to Crosspoint’s estimates, but the drivers behind this growth signal a structural shift. The advance is driven primarily by rate increases and the upscale segment, while overall demand has shown t»»»
Deposit growth in Saudi banks supports lending, reduces need for bonds: Riyad Bank
The recent increase in Saudi bank deposits could help sustain strong lending growth, albeit at a slower pace than in recent years, according to a senior economist. Speaking to Asharq, Naif Al-Ghaith, chief economist at Riyad Bank, said credit growth in the Kingdom slowed to 8 percent in March, comp»»»
Qatar real estate transactions climb to $566m in April
RIYADH: Qatar’s real estate transaction value climbed to 2.06 billion Qatari riyals ($566.4 million) in April, driven by a sharp increase in trading activity across key municipalities, official data showed. A total of 516 real estate transactions were registered during the month, according to the M»»»
Germany stakes claim in new space race
BusinessGlobal issuesGermany stakes claim in new space raceInsa WredeGerman companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for civilian and military purposes. https://p.d»»»
WHO Kicks off Annual Assembly Amid Hantavirus, Ebola Crises
World Health Organization member states gather for their annual meeting in Geneva Monday amid concern over deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks and uncertainty over announced US and Argentinian withdrawals. While the rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has gripped global attention is no»»»
Government Won't Adjust Prices for Road Construction Contracts under Methodology Adopted by Zhelyazkov Cabinet
Bulgaria’s Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov said the current government won't be paying inflation indexation for road construction contracts under a controversial methodology approved by the previous administration, arguing that the mechanism would unfairly drain public funds. Speaking o»»»
Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah MP condemns 'dead-end' talks
Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including an Islamic Jihad commander, Lebanese authorities and state media said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called U.S.-brokered talks a "dead end". The health ministry published a "preliminary toll" for Israel's strikes on Sun»»»
Carrying Gaza Children's Dreams to the Top of the World
Climber Mostafa Salameh is carrying a kite scribbled with dreams of Gaza's children to the summit of Mount Everest, seeking to raise awareness of the war's toll on its youngest victims. Tucked among his expedition gear is the kite in red, black, white and green of the Palestinian flag, marked with »»»
Is Anger at Iran Beginning to Spread Among Lebanon’s Shiites?
Growing frustration is emerging within Lebanon’s Shiite community, extending beyond the traditional political discourse of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement to target Iran directly, as many residents feel the war launched in support of Tehran ended in the destruction of their villages, the displaceme»»»
UAE capital strengthens public-private collaboration through expanding infrastructure strategy
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is accelerating efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration and expand long-term infrastructure development as it advances a AED209bn capital projects pipeline spanning more than 500 projects, according to the Director General of Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Cen»»»
Awqaf Ministry issues 212th edition of ‘Book of the Nation’ series
Doha, Qatar: The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued the 212th edition of the “Book of the Nation” series under the title “Book of the Nation: Enlightened Contributions and Renewed Giving” (Part One), featuring contributions from a dist»»»
QFC joins GCMA to advance Qatar’s asset management ecosystem
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has joined the Gulf Capital Market Association (GCMA) as an associate member, marking an important step towards building a more structured and competitive financial ecosystem in Qatar. This development build»»»
WHO kicks off annual assembly amid hantavirus, Ebola crises
GENEVA: World Health Organization member states gather for their annual meeting in Geneva Monday amid concern over deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks and uncertainty over announced US and Argentinian withdrawals.While the rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has gripped global attentio»»»
Qatar cross 100-medal mark as athletics end with 12 gold, Aya wins table tennis crown
Doha, Qatar: Mubarak Saeed and Zakaria Al-Alami secured a one-two finish in the men’s 1500m as Qatar’s athletics team claimed two more gold medals, while Aya Mohammed triumphed in table tennis to lift the hosts’ gold tally to 39 at the GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. Qatar crossed the 100-medal mark»»»
Trump Issues Dire Warning to Iran to Accept Peace Deal
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." Washington, locked in conflict with Tehran since US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the country beginning February 28, has stru»»»
Israel PM Says Close to Killing All Architects of October 7 Attack
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 armed wing»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Kill 7 Including an ‘Islamic Jihad’ Commander
Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including an "Islamic Jihad commander", Lebanese authorities and state media said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a "dead end". The health ministry published a "preliminary toll" f»»»
White House touts U.S.-China deals following Trump's Beijing trip - UPI.com
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 Debates seeks to redefine public discourse
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»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: Trump eats humble pie in Beijing
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»»»
Russia leads Europe's skyscraper ranking
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»»»
Lukashenko praises US as Belarus receives two-thirds of humanitarian aid from Washington
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»»»
Universal basic income vs universal high income: What's the difference?
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»»»
Kyrgyz dairy producers losing market share as Belarusian imports twice cheaper - | 24.KG
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 »»»
Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack
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 »»»
Hantavirus-hit Cruise Ship Nears End of Voyage, to Dock in Rotterdam
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»»»
Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
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»»»
Middle East: Israel attacks south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an extension of the truce between the two countries.»»»
Most of the architects of October 7 attacks have been killed, says Netanyahu
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»»»
Trump warns Iran that 'there won't be anything left of them' without peace deal
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»»»
No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
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»»»
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
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»»»
UK political crisis: PM Keir Starmer under pressure to resign
Starmer has vowed to fight on despite being widely unpopular after a series of setbacks, policy U-turns and questions over his judgment for appointing a friend of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as U.S. ambassador. The government is facing weeks of chaos after he rejected calls to resign following»»»
Sunbeds, Umbrellas Repriced in Euros as Bulgaria Prepares for Tourist Season ShiftOpinions
With the summer season approaching, discussions are emerging over whether beach service prices along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast will rise, as operators also prepare for the country’s transition toward euro-based pricing. For the first time, tariffs for sunbeds and umbrellas will be displayed in eur»»»
Oil shock strains Polish budget
Poland's state budget deficit reached approximately PLN 90 billion in the first four months of 2026, according to Finance Ministry estimates circulating in mid-May, as energy cost pressures and high defence commitments collided with steady social expenditure. The Middle East conflict — specifically»»»
Chinese poultry threatens Poland's crown
Poland — the EU's largest poultry producer with 21% of total bloc output and the world's third-largest exporter by volume — is facing a twin competitive threat from China and South America that industry leaders warn could erode its dominance within years. China has increased poultry production by n»»»
Sadyr Japarov addresses world leaders ahead of UN Security Council elections - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed heads of state ahead of the elections for non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, which will take place on June 3 in New York. In his address, he asked for support for Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy, declaring the need for more equitable representat»»»
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage, to dock in Rotterdam
THE HAGUE: 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 Mon»»»
UN General Assembly to take up climate change ‘obligations’ resolution
THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will weigh a draft resolution underlining states’ obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move that has been scaled back under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. In 2024, the small Pacific island nation o»»»
Magrabi Retail to acquire majority stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics
Magrabi Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, has announced the proposed acquisition of 51 percent of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, incl»»»
CDC mobilizes Ebola response amid reports Americans abroad affected - UPI.com
Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday they were responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference on anti-fraud initiatives in the Ind»»»
Xi, Trump agree: Iran must not get nuclear weapons — what it means for the world
During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»
A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Health authorities say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with more than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths. Cases have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of internationa»»»
Philippines: Why a little-known law matters now
A 17-year-old statute once viewed as largely symbolic has moved to the centre of a national debate over whether Philippine authorities may arrest and surrender former officials to face crimes-against-humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The law is Republic Act No. 9851, e»»»
What if disruption in Strait of Hormuz never ends? World already adapting to a “new normal”
Dubai: For months, governments, businesses and financial markets treated the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as a temporary crisis that would eventually ease through diplomacy or military de-escalation. Moody’s Ratings is now warning the world may need to think differently. Get updated faster an»»»