'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, Kinshasa AFP via Getty ImagesAt least 131 people have died during the Ebola outbreak Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of C»»»

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»

ISTANBUL: Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing toward Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. Video from the flotilla’s livestream showed soldiers firing s»»»

MAGRABI Retail has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Baraka Optics Group, one of Egypt’s leading optical retail chains. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA). Founded in 1979 as a wholesale optics busin»»»

MSAILEH: When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones hovered ominously overhead — their loudspeakers sometimes calling him out by name.Despite a ceasefire struck last November aiming to put an end to more than a year of fi»»»

PARIS: Countries must work together to combat the financing of terrorism, the president of the international terrorist financing and money-laundering watchdog FATF, told AFP on Tuesday. “The terrorists respect no border. They have no limit. So countries cannot have the luxury of not working togethe»»»

Israeli forces on Tuesday intercepted six remaining vessels from a much larger activist flotilla attempting to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Two other boats are still on their way to the Palestinian territory, according to the activist group's livestream. A live feed on the Global Sumu»»»

The body overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza will ask the United Nations Security Council to press the Hamas group to disarm, according to a report seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The report by the Board of Peace, an international body set up by US President Donald Trump and taske»»»

Paris: An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines and treatments that can be quickly tested and rolled out to save lives and stem the crisis. More than l30 people have died so far during the outbreak, the World Health Org»»»

Strasbourg, France: Britain's trade minister Chris Bryant said Tuesday he hopes to one day see his country rejoin the European Union, in a further sign the UK is headed for a new domestic fight over Brexit. "Brexit has delivered enormous problems for the UK economy," Bryant told AFP in an interview»»»

Dubai: Bahrain has suspended the entry of non-Bahraini travellers arriving from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda on all flights starting Tuesday, following updated warnings by the World Health Organization regarding Ebola outbreaks in the three African countries. In a statem»»»

CAIRO: Bahrain said on Tuesday ​it was suspending the entry of foreign travelers arriving from South Sudan, ‌the Democratic ‌Republic ​of ‌Congo ⁠and ​Uganda due ⁠to the Ebola virus outbreak. The suspension will be effective for ⁠30 days ‌starting Tuesday, ‌according ​to ‌the country’s ‌state news »»»

The Israeli military on Tuesday warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah, the latest despite a ceasefire. "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire compel the army to operate against it. The army does »»»

Berlin: Germany is readying to admit and treat a US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the current deadly outbreak, the health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. The patient was named as medical missionary Dr Peter Stafford, who lives in the DRC with his wife Rebekah,»»»

The European Parliament on Tuesday (19 May) voted to shield centre-right MEP Angelika Niebler from prosecution, avoiding an investigation by the European public prosecutor’s office (EPPO) over her alleged misuse of EU funds. Tuesday’s secret vote was backed by 309 MEPs, 283 against, with 53 abstent»»»

Beirut: Six people were killed and three others wounded on Tuesday in continued Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanon, Lebanese authorities said, despite an ongoing truce between the two sides. Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said four people were killed and two others injured in an Is»»»

Dubai: The drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant has once again thrust Iraq’s Iran-backed militias into the regional spotlight, reviving fears that Tehran’s vast network of proxy groups is widening the conflict far beyond Iran’s borders. UAE officials said the drone involved in the »»»

Dubai: DP World said it attracted Dh854 million in investments across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) during the first four months of 2026, reflecting continued investor demand for Dubai’s trade and industrial hub. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The »»»

Dubai: Europe’s biggest airline believes the US-Israel-Iran conflict may ease within weeks, with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary suggesting political pressure in Washington could force a resolution before the US midterm election campaign intensifies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»

DAMASCUS: The United Nations is considering how to respond to Israel’s announcement that it will build a military complex on the former headquarters of the UN relief agency for Palestinians in east Jerusalem, an official said Tuesday. Israel at the weekend announced the government’s approval for a »»»

WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to not travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan or Uganda amid mounting worries over a deadly Ebola outbreak. The department gave the three Central African countries its highest travel advisory — “Level 4: »»»

Fresh alarm bells sounded from the World Health Organisation with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the grips of an Ebola outbreak. The body says it's unlikely to »»»

The cruiseship hit by a deadly outbreak of hantavirus has finally docked in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. It will be disinfected and the crew will go into quarantine. It will then be setting sail for Iceland, where it is to start another trip on May 29. FRANCE 24's Fernande Van Tets tells us ore f»»»

Bulgaria’s government plans to raise minimum social security thresholds by 5% starting August 1, while the maximum insurable income will increase to 2300 euros, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev announced during a briefing outlining the ruling “Progressive Bulgaria” coalition’s»»»

Gazprom Neft Badra B.V. was incorporated in 2007 in the Netherlands as a private limited liability entity (besloten vennootschap). The company focused on hydrocarbon exploration and production activities at the Badra field, initially under Gazprom Neft, before later restructuring removed it from Ga»»»

As the UAE accelerates its transition toward a diversified, innovation-led economy, financial institutions are playing an increasingly strategic role in shaping the nation’s industrial future. At the forefront of this transformation is Ahmed Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Development»»»

ZAGREB: Croatia will not sign off on the appointment of a new Israeli ambassador because of the policies of Israel’s current government, President Zoran Milanovic said Monday. Milanovic, a vocal critic of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, said the proposed ambassador “has not received, nor will r»»»

Lisbon: Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, now at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, is set to appear at a recor»»»

SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq: Three major Kurdish opposition parties exiled from Iran told AFP they did not send weapons to the country, after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck groups smuggling American munitions from Iraq. The Iranian government accuses the armed Kurdish parties, which have camps»»»

The tit-for-tat missile and drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine went up another notch on May 17 after the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched its biggest drone strike on the Russian capital since the war started. Moscow has largely been off limits for Ukraine’s drones, but that has changed»»»

It has taken around two decades as well as a series of efforts to battle through corruption and cost overrun controversies, but Kazakh capital Astana finally boasts a light rail transit (LRT) system. May 17 saw the launch of what is Central Asia’s first fully automated driverless urban rail network»»»

Two days' of large-scale Russian air, sea, and terrestrial military exercises with Belarus got underway Tuesday in preparation to deploy nuclear forces in the event of an "aggression threat." File Photo by Russian Ministry Defense/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russia embarked on two days of l»»»

Dubai: The UAE has taken a major step towards advancing veterinary healthcare and education with the launch of the country’s first private veterinary teaching hospital and college in Ajman. Thumbay Group broke ground today on the new project at Thumbay Medicity in the presence of His Highness Sheik»»»

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed its continued commitment to its role as a reliable and responsible partner in promoting global energy security, as one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), noting that it has consistently provided stable and reliable supplies of LNG »»»

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed its continued commitment to its role as a reliable and responsible partner in promoting global energy security, as one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), noting that it has consistently provided stable and reliable supplies of LNG »»»

After US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive on May 19 to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Given the flurry of visits by foreign leaders to Beijing this year, it is clear that Beijing has become the place to go to for resolving major pr»»»

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday voiced growing alarm over the “scale and speed” of the Ebola outbreak spreading through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that the crisis could become prolonged and increasingly difficult to contain as suspected cases surged past 500. WHO chief T»»»

The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, held a meeting with domestic mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters. He also serves as the President of the National MMA Association. According to the SCNS press service, Shabdanbekov expressed gratitude»»»

Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC 16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWill GrantBBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent Juan Orlando Hernández: Case was a 'witch-hunt' and different from Nicolás Maduro's Just a month before US elite troo»»»

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»»»

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to at least 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the World Health Organization on Tuesday is set to host an emergency committee meeting.  The toll from the Ebola out»»»

RD Congo is to open three Ebola treatment centres as the World Health Organisation is also sending a team of experts to the country following an outbreak of the rare type of the virus. At least 131 have died, and over 500 have been infected. The US is also screening passengers coming from the outbr»»»

Dubai: Iran’s latest peace proposal to the United States appears to offer little that is new, reviving many of the same demands US President Donald Trump dismissed last week as “garbage” — even as he paused plans for renewed military strikes and signalled fresh optimism about diplomacy. The proposa»»»

Konstantin Prodanov, chairman of the temporary Budget Committee in Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly and MP from “Progressive Bulgaria,” said the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev is determined to bring the budget deficit within the 3% limit, warning that difficult financial decisions are un»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair has seen a significant surge in demand for children's literature, transforming youth-centric pavilions from niche spaces into primary drivers of visitor engagement. In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), industry experts and publishers stated the t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Raad: Authorities in Lebanon Emboldened by Israeli Enemy, Act against their Own People 19-05-2026 14:26 PM Head of Hezbollah's »»»

Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi AFP via Getty ImagesKey roads in the capital Nairobi remained empty Transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike following talks wit»»»

Dubai: As Emirates moves closer to its long-term shift to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), the airline has been steadily building the infrastructure needed to support what could become one of the world’s biggest aviation hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Ove»»»

Egypt’s gold market moved lower during the week between 11 and 17 May despite continued weakness in the Egyptian pound, highlighting a broader shift in investor sentiment as rising US Treasury yields and softer haven demand weighed on bullion prices. By Sunday, the gold sovereign had fallen to arou»»»

At least six people were killed Tuesday and 3 others wounded in strikes on south Lebanon. A strike on a home in Kfarsir killed four people and wounded two, while a separate strike targeting a car in Harouf killed one person and wounded another. In the southern town of Froun, a strike on a motorbike»»»