Sputnik 12m

Russian Gymnastics Team Reaches Bulgaria After Transfer Issues in Istanbul

Despite problems with their transfer from Istanbul, the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, on May 26, where the 2026 European Championships will be held from May 27 to 31. The team's arrival was complicated after Bulgarian aviation authorities refused to approve a»»»

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Arab News 20m

Pilgrims advised to travel light as Hajj enters its peak

RIYADH: As the Hajj season reaches its peak, the focus for pilgrims shifts from packing to presence, and finding the balance between traveling light and carrying essential medical and practical supplies. “One of the biggest mistakes pilgrims make is overpacking. Most experienced pilgrims recommend »»»

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France24 22m

Ebola outbreak comes with increasing economic toll for DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak continues in Africa where cases are mounting and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo have been closing their borders in a bid to halt the spread. While people understand the danger the virus presents, moves like this have cut many off from their livelihoods, p»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj. The rituals at the hajj have been a constant for centuries. But technology»»»

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Novinite 33m

Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Women’s Participation in ICT SectorOpinions

In 2025, employment in the European Union’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector reached 3.4 million people, reflecting continued expansion of the industry across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figure marks an increase of 5.1 percent compared with 2024, when around 3.2 m»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Gulmarg Gondola rescue: 320 tourists safely evacuated after cable car malfunction

Srinagar: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the famous Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir were rescued safely following a massive multi-agency operation involving the Army, police and disaster response teams. The six-hour-long rescue mission was launched»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Competitors tumble downhill in UK cheese race

Dubai: Thrill-seekers from around the world gathered at Cooper’s Hill near the English city of Gloucester for the annual cheese-rolling race, one of the UK’s most unusual sporting traditions. Believed to date back several centuries, the event sees competitors sprint — and often tumble uncontrollabl»»»

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Al Awsat 43m

Israel Military Issues Evacuation Warning for Lebanese City of Nabatieh

The Israeli military for the first time warned residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, while Hezbollah said it confronted Israeli troops in a nearby town. The day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his m»»»

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Arab News 56m

How pilgrimage unifies strangers into single global community

RIYADH: As millions of pilgrims from around the world gather in Makkah for Hajj each year, language barriers often give way to shared rituals, gestures and acts of kindness. People who have spent years serving pilgrims say Hajj creates a unique form of human connection that transcends nationality, »»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran judiciary suspends presidential body after it ordered Internet restored

TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary on Tuesday suspended a presidential body that had ordered the restoration of Internet access after months of near-total blackout since the war with the United States and Israel. The judiciary’s Mizan Online website said the ruling suspending the presidential body followed t»»»

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Arab News 1h

US, India launch maritime surveillance cooperation with Japan, Australia

NEW DELHI: The US, India, Japan and Australia launched on Tuesday a maritime surveillance initiative for the Indo-Pacific region and a series of new collaborations, as their foreign ministers gathered in New Delhi. The meeting took place among members of the four-state strategic security alliance k»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hantavirus scare will not deter Filipino seafarers from joining cruise industry, says labor migration expert

DUBAI: The recent hantavirus outbreak on a transatlantic cruise ship will not deter Filipino seafarers from jumping onboard, according to a labor migration expert. “This is an extraordinary event and there is nothing to be worried about. I am sure this incident will not discourage Filipino seafarer»»»

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RT 1h

Netanyahu orders Israeli military to intensify Lebanon attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon to deliver what he described as a decisive blow to the armed group. The escalation could further complicate indirect talks between the US and Iran, as Tehran has stat»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan does not receive adequate compensation for water distribution - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan is investing significant financial and human resources in preserving water formation zones, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Erlist Akunbekov, said at an international conference in Tajikistan. According to him, Kyrgyzstan, without receiving water from other countries, uses l»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Nearly Every Second Pregnant Woman in Bulgaria, 13% of Children Suffer from Iodine Deficiency, Endocrinologists Say

Nearly every second pregnant woman and 13% of children in Bulgaria suffer from iodine deficiency, endocrinologist and Chair of the Bulgarian Thyroid and Parathyroid Association Rusanka Kovacheva told journalists on Tuesday. The Bulgarian Thyroid and Parathyroid Association was holding a press confe»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Bulgaria’s Charter Flight Refusal Nearly Derailed Russian Gymnasts' Trip to European Championships

Despite problems with their transfer from Istanbul, the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, on May 26, where the 2026 European Championships will be held from May 27 to 31. However, the team's arrival was significantly complicated after Bulgarian aviation authoriti»»»

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BBC 2h

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul Njie,BBC AfricaandNicolas Negoce,BBC Africa AFP via Getty ImagesOusmane Sonko backed Bassirou Diomaye Faye for president in 2024 after he himself was barred from r»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ahmedabad medical student missing in Georgia for 12 days, family seeks govt intervention

Ahmedabad: A family from Ahmedabad has appealed for urgent intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat government after their 23-year-old son, a medical student in Georgia, went missing 12 days ago amid allegations of harassment by his landlord and roommates. Dhvanit Rajdeep, a r»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Au so chic: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in a century

Paris, France: The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ou»»»

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Business-review 2h

Arval Mobility Barometer: Half of Romanian companies are considering introducing or increasing operational leasing

Nearly half (49%) of Romanian companies participating in the study intend to introduce or expand operational leasing for fleet financing, up from 42% in 2024. At the same time, fleet electrification and adaptation to restrictive internal combustion engine (ICE) policies are identified as the main f»»»

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Arab News 2h

Centuries of serving Zamzam to pilgrims

JEDDAH: The tradition of serving Zamzam water to pilgrims is among the oldest professions linked to the Two Holy Mosques, dating back thousands of years to the rediscovery of the Zamzam Well by Abdul-Muttalib bin Hashim, the grandfather of Prophet Muhammad. The responsibility for caring for the wel»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Tisza backtracks on constitutional amendment after Fidesz backlash over ‘Christian culture’ clause

Prime Minister Péter Magyar and the governing Tisza Party have revised a controversial constitutional amendment proposal after strong criticism from the opposition Fidesz over plans that would have removed references to the protection of Hungary’s “Christian culture” from the Fundamental Law. The c»»»

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Naharnet 3h

What will military delegation discuss in Washington?

A Lebanese military delegation, scheduled to travel to the United States to meet with an Israeli military delegation on May 29, will focus on consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon so that the army can fulfill its duties. A media report, published Tuesday in the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, said the d»»»

France24 3h

Bolivian leader's move to slash own salary fails to appease protesters in La Paz

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said Monday he would slash his salary and those of cabinet ministers by 50 percent in an attempt to end weeks of anti-government protests. But the announcement by the centre-right leader fell on deaf ears, with protesters refusing to end their blockade of La Paz and c»»»

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BBC 3h

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil ReutersPeople in the affected areas are wearing face masks and avoiding contact with others to prevent the spread of Ebola The military governor of the Democratic Repub»»»

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France24 3h

Israel strikes Lebanese village and calls up more troops in the region

The Israeli army has issued a fresh set of evacuation orders for 10 villages in Southern Lebanon as it prepares for a new round of military strikes. Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have been trading deadly fire despite a ceasefire. In fact, two far-right Israeli ministers are calling for mo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Relations with Qatar are robust and longstanding: Jordanian minister

Amman The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Qatar have robust and longstanding relations, a senior Jordanian official has said. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of Government Communication HE Dr Mohammad Momani said both countries are keen to further develop bilateral relati»»»

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France24 3h

Eye on Africa - Ghana introduces new e-visa system to boost tourism, business

In tonight's edition: Ghana announces the end of visa fees for all African business travellers on Africa Day. Also, the WHO warns DR Congo's neighbours of the risks they face from the Ebola outbreak. Plus Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints economist Ahmadou ‌Al Aminou Lô as the»»»

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France24 3h

Dr Congo adapts burials amid Ebola outbreak

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the issue of burials is central to the management of the new Ebola outbreak affecting the country. Since bodies remain contagious even after death, burials must be carried out by specialized teams to limit the risk of infection. But securing public acceptanc»»»

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MIA 3h

UNDP joins Just Energy Transition Investment Platform

Skopje, 20 May 2026 (MIA) - The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed Wednesday a joint declaration by which UNDP officially joins the Just Energy Transition Investment Platform (JETIP), thus enhancing the national capacities for»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Paris Mint to Issue 1st Solid-gold Coins in a Century

The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ounce (31.1 grams»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US strikes expose uneasy reality behind Iran talks: What we know

Dubai: Fresh US strikes on Iranian missile sites and suspected mine-laying boats on early Tuesday have exposed the deep military distrust still hanging over Washington’s fragile diplomacy with Tehran, even as negotiators met in Qatar to discuss ending the war. US Central Command said Monday’s attac»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israel military issues evacuation warning for southern city of Nabatiyeh

The Israeli military warned residents of the southern city of Nabatiyeh to immediately evacuate on Tuesday ahead of expected strikes, despite a ceasefire. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River. Anyone who is near Hezbollah members, facilities»»»

The Peninsula 4h

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea: Seoul

Seoul, Republic of Korea: North Korea launched several projectiles including a ballistic missile into the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, Republic of Korea's military said. Republic of Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said they had detected the launches of "several projectiles" at around 1:00 pm (0400 GMT) fro»»»

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Al Manar 4h

‘The US Era Is Over’: Leader’s Hajj Message Calls for New Islamic World Order

In a powerful Hajj message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei has called on Muslim nations to forge a new regional and global order beyond American dominance, declaring that the United States is steadily losing its foothold in the region. “The Muslim Ummah and the n»»»

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Arab News 4h

Oman raises $26m in Treasury bills at yields up to 3.94% 

RIYADH: Oman issued 10 million Omani rials ($26 million) in government Treasury bills, including 4 million rials allocated to a 91-day maturity period, with an average yield of 3.85 percent. The average accepted price stood at 99.050 rials per 100 rials, matching the minimum accepted price, while t»»»

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Arab News 4h

Dubai Basketball set for decisive ABA League semifinal clash after defeat in Montenegro

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball will play a decisive third game in the ABA League semifinals after losing narrowly to Buducnost VOLI in Podgorica on Sunday night with a score of 91-90, levelling the best-of-three series at 1-1. Having opened the semifinal series with a victory in Game 1, Dubai Basketball e»»»

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BNE 4h

Eastern EU faces mounting demographic strain as populations shrink and age, Eurostat says

Eastern European members of the European Union are facing mounting demographic pressure from population decline, ageing societies and persistently low birth rates, according to new data from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, highlighting a widening demographic divide across the bloc. While the E»»»

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Arab News 5h

Gaza health officials say five killed in Israeli airstrike

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Gaza health officials said an Israeli airstrike killed at least five people and wounded several others on Tuesday, in the latest violence to hit the territory despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “Five martyrs and several wounded were transferred (to hos»»»

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Libya Herald 5h

Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June

Libyan Express announced today the launch of its direct scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport and Malta starting 22 June The carrier said it is scheduling two weekly round-trip flights. It will be recalled that Libyan Express airline announced on 11 May that it had signed a coopera»»»

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France24 5h

Trump demands more countries sign Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said Monday it should be "mandatory" for countries including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords normalising ties with Israel as part of any agreement to end the war with Iran, in a move that could further complicate »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as hajj reaches peak

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C. From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hi»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai family appeals for support to continue daughter’s education, seek job opportunities amid cancer battle

Dubai: A long-time expatriate family in Dubai is appealing for support to help their daughter continue her education in the UAE, while also seeking employment opportunities to restore financial stability during a challenging period marked by serious health issues. At the centre of their concerns is»»»

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UPI 7h

Spaniard tests positive for hantavirus in cruise-linked oubtreak - UPI.com

A second Spaniard who disembarked from a cruise ship in the Canary Islands earlier this month has tested positive for the virus while in quarantine, Spanish health officials said Monday. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- A Spanish national who was aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise shi»»»

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Novinite 7h

Eurovision Fever Begins: Bulgaria Already Seeing Early Booking Surge for 2027Opinions

Interest in Bulgaria as the future host of Eurovision 2027 is already beginning to affect the tourism sector, with the first reservations reportedly appearing only minutes after DARA won this year’s contest with “Bangaranga.” Representatives of the tourism and hotel industry say the event could bec»»»

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France24 8h

Hajj pilgrims battle Mecca's scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans

More than a million worshippers gathered in Mecca on Monday for the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Islam's holiest city, but the harsh heat has been brutal for many attendees. This week’s daytime temperatures will hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius, according to Saudi Arabian of»»»

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France24 8h

Donald Trump slows momentum towards an Iran agreement

US President Donald Trump has tempered expectations of a swift agreement with Iran despite signs of progress in negotiations. The talks reportedly focus on Iran pledging not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for possible sanctions relief and an easing of US economic pressure.»»»

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France24 8h

'Work in progress': Washington seeks diplomatic exit from Iran war

Despite signs of progress, uncertainty still surrounds a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran, with both sides signalling caution over the terms of any final deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that negotiations were still a “work in progress”, though his comments sug»»»

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France24 8h

Possible Iran-US deal: What we know about the key issues on both sides

The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides sign»»»

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France24 8h

Fresh strikes test fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce

Israeli strikes killed two people in southern Lebanon during the weekend despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah. At the same time, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected talks with Israel, opposed disarmament, and called for protests against the Lebanese government, drawing condemnation from t»»»

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