BUNIA, DR Congo: UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak, an AFP journalist saw. The World Health Organization’s director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that »»»

A patient in the DRC has been confirmed to have recovered - a first since the outbreak was detected in mid-May. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the country on Friday, where authorities are still struggling to contain the spread of the disease. Story by Jennie Shin.»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament has given final approval to legislation establishing a new Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), a move backed by all parliamentary groups except Delyan Peevski’s DPS. The vote comes less than four months after lawmakers dismantled the previous anti-corruption body, a decision ini»»»

Four months after the establishment of the Board of Peace, an international body launched under the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump, none of the billions of dollars pledged by participating countries has reportedly reached the organization, according to information published by the Financ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The world marks No Tobacco Day annually on May 31, an international observance launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance awareness of the health, social, and economic menaces of tobacco and to encourage stronger policies aimed at curbing its spread among all members of»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has advised its citizens against travelling to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan except when necessary, citing ongoing health developments related to the Ebola virus disease (EVD). In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

Tedros Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa ahead of a planned visit to the eastern province of Ituri, the epicentre of the outbreak. We speak to an investor that returned to Congo to grow chillis. And finally the Caen Memorial, in France is presenting an exhibition dedicated to sub-Saharan Africa,»»»

Around 92 million jobs are expected to disappear globally, while 170 million new ones will be created, according to projections by the World Economic Forum, WEBIT Foundation Board Executive Chairman Plamen Russev said during the Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum in Sofia on Saturday. Russev »»»

Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preli»»»

A visit to Sofia by US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has drawn attention after details of the meetings emerged primarily through social media rather than official announcements from Bulgarian institutions. In a post on X, Guilfoyle said she had trav»»»

A total of 20 parliamentary candidates with dual citizenship appeared on the ballot for Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly in the April 19 elections, according to data from the Central Election Commission cited after a request by Club Z. One candidate was later removed due to failing to meet residen»»»

For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»

For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»

PARIS: When Arsenal faces Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final, the rivalry will extend to the singing in the stands. Thousands of opposing fans will try drowning out their rivals’ anthem with their own at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna stadium. Those from defending champion PSG will p»»»

Shelly Group Executive Director Dimitar Dimitrov and Sirma Group Holding Executive Director Tsvetan Alexiev discussed entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence at the Bulgaria Across Five Oceans forum on Saturday. The Innovators panel, part of the Bulgaria Wants You platform, was held on the Suc»»»

London: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage. Roberto Martinez's side are strong favourites to progress from Group K where they face DR Congo and tournament debuta»»»

Bulgaria Wants You co-creator Ivan Hristov and Nova TV morning show host Marina Tsekova opened the Leaders of Change stage at the Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum in Sofia on Saturday. The event is organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform. Tsekova said the platform attracted more than 4»»»

Fifteen children have been killed in Lebanon and 62 injured over the last seven days, the United Nations said Friday, despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency, called the figures "staggering" and stressed that under international humanitarian law, child»»»

Military officials from Israel and Lebanon held "productive" talks in Washington on Friday, a U.S. official said, adding that the meeting will complement upcoming diplomatic discussions. "Today at the Pentagon, I hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon for the security track supporting »»»

Hezbollah said on Saturday it fired rockets at the northern Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona, as exchanges of fire between the two sides have intensified despite Lebanon-Israel negotiations. In at least two statements, the Iran-backed group said it launched a "rocket barrage" at the town "in def»»»

Dubai: Runaway sacrificial animals, frantic street chases and a bull crashing into a barber shop have become some of the most talked-about moments of this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations, generating millions of views online and providing a mix of shock, humour and relief across the region. In Istan»»»

Albanian Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama addressed a large gathering of supporters in the Dibër region on Saturday as part of events marking the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party’s founding. Speaking before party members and local supporters, Rama reflected on the Socialist»»»

We have reported on several occasions that the extreme drought afflicting Hungary is not only impacting smaller lakes, but is also severely affecting Lake Velence. Water levels have already fallen so dramatically that, by late summer, the lake could approach complete desiccation. Urgent state inter»»»

Hezbollah said on Saturday it fired rockets at the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, as exchanges of fire between the two sides have intensified despite Lebanon-Israel negotiations. In at least two statements, the Iran-backed group said it launched a "rocket barrage" at the town "in defense o»»»

The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in mineral extraction in January-April 2026 to 28,550.7 billion soms. The physical production index increased by 23.8 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Who is leading the mining industry? In April 2026, the sector prod»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah said on Saturday it fired rockets at the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, as exchanges of fire between the two sides have intensified despite Lebanon-Israel negotiations. In at least two statements, the Iran-backed group said it launched a “rocket barrage” at the town “in d»»»

Every year, 45 percent of university-bound students from France's overseas territories leave their island to pursue higher education. From Réunion to Guadeloupe, brain drain keeps growing, driven by a lack of opportunity. Nowhere is this more acute than in Martinique, which is on track to become Fr»»»

During the past week, four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip, carrying 60 trucks loaded with more than 930 tonnes of diverse relief supplies, including food assistance and Eid Al Adha clothing, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid was delivered in support of the Pales»»»

When can a deal involving Russia be considered as done? When it comes to Russia’s agreement to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, it is hard to determine. Kazakh officials announced almost a year ago that Russia’s nuclear energy entity, Rosatom, would build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear pla»»»

The United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of covert airstrikes inside Iran during the early days of the US-Israeli war, in a far more expansive role than previously disclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the Emirati strik»»»

RIYADH: Is a new chapter beginning for women filmmakers in the region? Rima Mismar, executive director of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, thinks so. Mismar spoke with Arab News about the third “Women in Film: Training Through Practice” event, run in partnership with Netflix. An open call, which»»»

DUBAI: US Palestinian beauty entrepreneurs and influencers Simi and Haze Khadra have added another feather to their caps — a master’s degree each from Harvard University. Born in Saudi Arabia and raised between London and Dubai, the twins initially rose to fame for their front-row fashion week pres»»»

The UAE’s humanitarian role in supporting the Gaza Strip stands out as a model of direct intervention delivered through a structured and organized relief framework. It approaches the crisis as an ongoing humanitarian emergency requiring rapid, sustained action, with a clear focus on alleviating civ»»»

The Suez Canal may have incurred heavy losses due to regional tensions and instability in recent years — from the war in Gaza to the conflict involving Iran — those same disruptions have contributed to a significant surge in activity at Egyptian ports and in transit trade. However, Egyptian economi»»»

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Ivan Kostov publicly endorsed Andrey Gyurov as his preferred presidential candidate from what he described as Bulgaria’s democratic community ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. Speaking to Bulgarian National Television, Kostov praised Gyurov’s performance »»»

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around. The company fueled the hulking New Glenn rocket Thursday night, hoping to briefly ignite the engines ahead of a satellite laun»»»

Military officials from Lebanon and Israel held "productive" talks in Washington on Friday, a US official said, adding that the meeting will complement upcoming diplomatic discussions. "Today at the Pentagon, I hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon for the security track supporting th»»»

The National Network for Children called for the restoration of the parliamentary committee responsible for children and family issues in an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the ruling majority in the 52nd National Assembly, the organization said on Saturday. On May 28, Parli»»»

Donald Trump's doctor said he was in "excellent health" but advised him to lose weight, the White House said Friday, after the US president's annual medical check-up weeks before his 80th birthday. Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and »»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defense spending sufficiently "will face a clear shift in how we do business". NATO members pledged last year to ramp up defense-related spending to five percen»»»

Singapore: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently "will face a clear shift in how we do business". NATO members pledged last year to ramp up defence-related spending to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s retail real estate market remained broadly stable during the first quarter of 2026 (Q1) despite softer consumer activity toward the end of the period amid regional tensions and seasonal factors, noted ValuStrat in its latest data. The report showed that total retail supply in Q»»»

Dubai: For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), moving to the UAE begins with the goal of building a better future for the people waiting back home. For OFWs Jay Esqueta, Delia Rubios, Chrissie Asuncion, and Carla Castro, that journey started with sacrifice, long working hours, and the responsibi»»»

The vendors of wild meat at the sprawling Masina Market in the Congolese capital don’t always display their goods openly. Customers must ask for whatever they're looking for, whether it is a giant swamp rodent or the severed parts of an antelope. Others occasionally sell in the open, like the women»»»

The football world will have its eyes on Budapest this Saturday as the Puskás Arena hosts the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. While many fans were unable to secure tickets for the match itself, there will still be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the occasion ac»»»

A new Market Links survey commissioned by bTV shows President Rumen Radev with a record 56% level of public trust, positioning him as the only political figure with a positive balance between trust and distrust, at 56% versus 22%. The poll presents him as a broadly unifying figure in a political en»»»

Repeated Israeli strikes on the medieval Beaufort Castle and its surroundings east of Nabatieh have revived debate over one of southern Lebanon’s most sensitive sites due to its elevated position overlooking Palestinian territories, Syria and Lebanon. For decades, the Crusader fortress was a comman»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new randomised study by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has found that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who received psychosocial interventions alongside medication showed significantly greater improvements in symptoms and daily functioning than child»»»

Doha, Qatar: Many young people struggle with career choices not because they lack ambition, but because they are often pressured into following paths chosen by others, according to Qatari career coach Noora Salem Albuhaddoud Al-Dosari (pictured). Al-Dosari, an experienced human resources profession»»»

Naval blockades, military history has shown, require patience. That is not the leading attribute of the officials in Washington. “So when President Trump imposed a blockade of Iranian ports in April, the quick result he was looking for — a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic — w»»»