Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare to transport the body of an Ebola victim in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 23. Health officials announced Sunday that the number of Ebola cases in the country has surpassed 1,000. File Photo by EPA Ma»»»

On May 25, 2011, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" broadcast its final original episode after 25 years on the air. 1 of 8 | Oprah Winfrey talks to the audience during the taping of “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular” at the United Center in Chicago on May 17. 2011. The show aired over two days, May 23 »»»

The National Academy Manas has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU). The document was signed in Moscow by Academy President Nazira Aaly kyzy and MSLU Rector Irina Kraeva. According to the Academy, the agreement is aimed at developing long-term cooper»»»

Finance Minister Ruslan Suinaliev, responding to a question from a 24.kg news agency journalist, stated that he considers the growing number of state-owned banks in Kyrgyzstan a positive trend. According to him, there are six state-owned banks operating in the country, and the state continues to su»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, in association with the Embassy of India - Doha and APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), officially launched “LuLu Mango Mania 2026 – Best of India Mango Festival” at LuLu Hypermarket Al Gharafa. The grand inauguration c»»»

Doha: To introduce Eid al-Adha and the Qatari traditions associated with it, the women’s section of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a variety of activities aimed at educating non-Arabic-speaking women about this special season. The women’s section held its “»»»

Doha, Qatar The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) organised a specialised introductory seminar on the debt instruments market in the State of Qatar. The seminar featured participation from representatives of the QFMA, alongside speakers from the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Qatar Stock Excha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ahli Bank to collaborate on initiatives that support fintech innovation, digital transformation, and the continued development of Qatar’s financial services sector. The MoU will leverage the QFC Digital As»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, received yesterday at the Chamber’s headquarters, H E Nguyen Huy Hiep, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the State of Qatar. The meeting discussed economic and trade relations between the »»»

ASTANA (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan from May 27-29, the office of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday. "On May 27-29, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit »»»

A Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating affirmed at “Aa3” with a stable outlook by Moody’s last week came as an international testament to the resilience of the Kingdom’s economy and its ability to absorb the region's most violent geopolitical shocks, most notably the closure of the Strait of Horm»»»

Syria’s new parliament will hold its first session on the preliminary date of June 8 after the approval of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's final share of seats in the legislature, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. The president boasts 70 seats in the 210-member parliament. The sources said the final list o»»»

Two liquefied natural gas tankers are exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, heading to ‌Pakistan and China, while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, shipping data showed. The US-Israeli war on Iran that began on Februar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) began the trading week on a strong bullish note, reflecting renewed investor confidence and positive market momentum. The benchmark QSE index recorded a remarkable surge of 327.01 points, or 3.15%, to close at 10,706.70 points yesterday, marking one of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Shell has announced the successful conclusion of the NXplorers 2025-26 season, implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and High Education (MoEHE). The final was held at the MoEHE headquarters, where students showcased their technical and critical thinking skil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim met with owners of Qatari Hajj campaigns (Hajj tour operators) to review readiness levels and operational plans ahead of the start of 2026 Hajj season, reaffirming that »»»

EUobserver sat down for an interview with Wojciech Wiewiórowski, the EU’s Data Protection Supervisor. Wiewiórowski, from Poland, caused headlines this month with his annual report, highlighting how complaints of data-breaches against Europol, the continent’s supra-police force had soared. He also t»»»

North Korea will convene a plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea next month, state media reported Monday. In this February photo, leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening of the ninth party congress. File Photo by KCNA/EPA North Korea will convene a plenary meeting of the ruling»»»

Construction of one of nine schools being built by Russia has begun in Batken. The project was launched by Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Batken region, Acting Director of the Donor Projects Implementation Department of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and»»»

Doha, Qatar: With sharp focus on display, Qatar went through an energetic training session at the Khalifa International Stadium yesterday as preparations continued to gather pace for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. All 35 probables under head coach Julen Lopetegui w»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step towards digital transformation and enhancing government operational efficiency, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has successfully automated the calculation of end-of-service gratuity within the Mawared human resources system. The initiativ»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s supreme leader is operating from hiding in an undisclosed location with limited access to the outside world, relying on a network of couriers to relay messages as Iran’s leadership fears further targeted strikes, according to a CBS News exclusive citing US officials familiar with the »»»

Samsung Electronics Co. topped smartphone markets in Central and South America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia in the first quarter, industry data showed Monday. In this photo, Galaxy S26 Ultra phones are on display at the Samsung Gangnam store on March 11, 2026. File Photo by Yonhap Samsung El»»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as both countries seek to reinforce strategic and economic ties despite recent trade tensions. In meetings on Sunday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fo»»»

The death toll rose to four Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with more than a dozen people still believed missing, authorities said. Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way Sunday, hitting »»»

Finance Minister Ruslan Suinaliev, responding to a question from a 24.kg news agency journalist, stated that he considers the growing number of state-owned banks in Kyrgyzstan a positive trend. According to him, there are six state-owned banks operating in the country, and the state continues to su»»»

Doha, Qatar: National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday launched ‘Personal Data Sharing Checklist for Regulated Entities,’ aimed at strengthening personal data governance and helping organisations comply with the country’s data privacy legislation. The announcement was made by the Personal Dat»»»

Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masrour Barzani held talks in Baghdad on Sunday with new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on pending issues between Baghdad and Erbil. Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji said: “There is great understanding between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regi»»»

Israel reportedly is trying to separate its occupation of parts of southern Lebanon from the anticipated agreement between the United States and Iran. An Israeli source said on Sunday that the preliminary US-Iran agreement, which would also stipulate a ceasefire in Lebanon, grants Israel “the right»»»

Tajikistan will host international exercises for rescuers from Central Asian countries, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Tajikistan reported. The main objective of the exercises is to improve interagency and cross-border cooperation mechanisms, increase the operational readin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has announced the completion of its preparations for Eid Al-Adha, following an extensive campaign of inspections, coordination meetings, and awareness initiatives aimed at ensuring public health and the smooth operation of slaughterhouses and food establish»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new French public opinion survey has revealed a significant rise in positive perceptions of Qatar among the French public, reflecting the country’s growing diplomatic and economic influence in Europe and the Middle East. According to the ‘French Perspectives on Foreign Policy Wave 2 »»»

Europe’s hawks hoped that removing Viktor Orban’s influence from Hungary would open the door to another obedient pro-EU government, but reality is proving far less convenient, report German media. Hungary’s new PM Peter Magyar is already showing that the country will not abandon pragmatism for ideo»»»

The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday, with more than 1.5 million pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia from abroad. Saudi officials said the influx comes as the region remains on edge due to a fragile ceasefire linked to the Iran war and wider geopoli»»»

The Bishkek Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance conducted a laboratory test of vegetables, fruits, berries, and greens sold at the capital’s markets. According to the agency, specialists examined 67 product samples, including strawberries, peaches, apricots, greens, and vario»»»

Dubai Police have issued a traffic alert on social media following an accident on Emirates Road involving vehicles travelling from Sharjah towards the Al Ain exit. Motorists have been urged to exercise caution and drive carefully while approaching the affected stretch to ensure safety and avoid fur»»»

In Osh, a 33-year-old man was killed as a result of an attack on a currency exchange office, the city police reported. According to law enforcement authorities, on the evening of May 24, an unknown man broke into the currency exchange office on Amir-Timur Street and attacked an employee, M.Kh., 33,»»»

Russian actor Sergei Bezrukov has announced his participation in the Kyrgyz feature film Aitmatov, dedicated to the life and work of the great Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov. The actor posted a video on Instagram in which he said he is assisting director Kanatbek Kalmatov in the production of the b»»»

In Osh, heavy rainfall flooded the basements of several apartment buildings, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, at around 10:40 p.m. on May 24, water from overflowing irrigation channels entered the basements of buildings No. 16 on Razzakov Street and No. 19a »»»

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today". "We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today, I wouldn't read too much into it," Rubio said in New Delhi, referring to the potential agreement. "We have what I thi»»»

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialize on Monday, as President Donald Trump tempered expectations. The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imp»»»

TORONTO: A tent-shaped tomb in southwest London that has stood largely inaccessible for more than 70 years reopened last month. The Burton Mausoleum in Mortlake, the final resting place of Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel, reopened in April following a two-year, $334,6»»»

The national plan for secondary education admissions in Bulgaria for the 2026/2027 school year shows that 63% of the enrolment positions are for vocational training. To ensure that secondary-level vocational education is linked to the needs of the labour market, it is essential to develop the dual »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their h»»»

May 25 (UPI) -- A World Surfing League event was temporarily suspended on Monday after a photographer in the water suffered an animal bite to his foot. The photographer, identified as Australian Ed Sloane, suffered what WSL described in a statement as "a wildlife injury" Monday morning while photog»»»

Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States Edil Baisalov has presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald Trump. The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the United States and Canada reported. According to the diplomatic mission, the official credential presentation ceremony took pla»»»

An act of vandalism was reported at the South-Western cemetery in Bishkek. Videos from the scene were shared by social media users on May 24. Residents are asking law enforcement authorities to identify those responsible and bring them to justice in accordance with the law. According to the press s»»»

The next round of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland took place in Bishkek. The press service of the Foreign Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The parties discussed the further »»»

Dubai’s public parking operator Parkin has announced free parking across the emirate in observance of Eid Al Adha, offering motorists relief during the holiday period. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Free parking periodDates: May 25 to May 29, 202»»»

As millions of pilgrims move between the holy sites in scenes of profound devotion and spirituality, a vast and sophisticated digital network operates quietly behind the scenes to ensure uninterrupted communications, stable digital services, efficient app performance, and the continuous real-time f»»»