Dubai: For Siyad Moideenkutty, standing atop Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, was more than just a personal achievement. It was a moment of pride, gratitude, and relief. The 46-year-old Indian expatriate, who has lived in the UAE for 15 years and works with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Compa»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has clarified rules governing workers seeking to move to new employers after the end of their employment contracts, while warning that some violations could lead to a one-year ban on obtaining a new work permit. The ministry said workers may transfe»»»

Residents of the village of Golemo Selo and nearby villages in Bobov Dol Municipality blocked the main road to the town on Wednesday to protest air pollution caused by the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant (TPP). Protesters said pollution from the plant has persisted for years and is contributing to gr»»»

Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna (NPGM), a manufacturer of weapons and military equipment, on May 12 kicked off efforts to raise PLN200mn-220mn (€47.1mn-51.8mn) from a share issue to finance its transformation into a European defence industry player. »»»

State-controlled Telekom Srbija said on May 12 it has raised about €1.95bn through a multi-tranche issuance of senior unsecured bonds denominated in US dollars and euros, marking one of the largest corporate debt transactions in emerging Europe. »»»

Kosovo’s harmonised consumer price index (HICP) increased by 7.5% year-on-year in April (chart), accelerating inflationary pressures across several key sectors of the economy, the statistics office said on May 12. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.1% in April compared to March. »»»

Ukraine is revising its state budget after securing access to a major EU financial package that Kyiv says will provide tens of billions of euros for defence, security and wartime fiscal support, reported Ukraine Business News. »»»

Polish economic growth will be slower than expected in 2026 and 2027 as a prolonged conflict in the Persian Gulf weakens private consumption and exports, Poland’s Bank Pekao said in a report on May 12. The bank expects Pol»»»

Peter Magyar formally took office as Hungary's new prime minister on May 12 after assembling a 16-member cabinet in a record 30 days following the parliamentary election. This was the fastest government formation since the»»»

Russia’s federal budget revenues reached RUB3.4 trillion ($37.4bn) in April, up 6% year-on-year (y/y), while expenditures rose 12% y/y to RUB4.7 trillion ($51.7bn), according to preliminary Ministry of Finance data. Notabl»»»

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US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ fin»»»

Bayanat Engineering, a leading provider of essential solutions for aviation and critical infrastructures, is proud to announce its first strategic entry into the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector through Skyports Infrastructure, the global leader in vertiport development. This collaboration marks »»»

Choi Seung-ho, head of Samsung Electronics' largest labor union, speaks to reporters Wednesday after a hearing on an injunction against a labor strike filed by Samsung at Suwon District Court. Photo by Yonhap Samsung Electronics Co. and its labor union failed to reach a wage agreement Wednesday, ra»»»

A draft law on migration codifying new EU policy, called the “Pact on Migration and Asylum,” was posted online for public consultation Tuesday. It will be accessible until May 25. In line with the new EU policy, screening of asylum applicants will be sped up at the border, or rather the reception c»»»

Drug-related pretrial proceedings and detentions rose in March, the Prosecution Service said Wednesday, citing data from the Specialized Interdepartmental Unit of the Prosecution Service and the Interior Ministry for Supporting Investigations into Drug-Related Crimes and Illegal Migration. Between »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail has announced the launch of the Sunflower program for passengers with hidden disabilities across Doha metro and Lusail Tram networks. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, a globally recognized initiative uses a sunflower as a simple, voluntary way for passengers to sha»»»

The residential market in Romania is undergoing a period of recalibration, in which the balance between prices, access to financing, and purchasing power is becoming increasingly fragile. Rising costs and shifts in consumer behaviour are reshaping the buyer profile, in a context where housing affor»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing is ready to develop cooperation and resolve differences with Washington, adhering to the principles of equality, respect and mutual benefit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a briefing on Wednesday. "China stands ready to work with the US to expan»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Tuesday announced the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage slipping to 85.20 per cent from last year’s 88.39 per cent. According to the board, 1,780,365 students had registered for the examinations this year, of wh»»»

Dubai: Did Air India suspend all international flights for three months because of soaring fuel prices? The airline says no — but it has reduced several overseas services as rising jet fuel costs and longer flight routes increase pressure on operations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the»»»

Tokyo, Japan: A Japanese company making ferocious-looking robot wolves is being swamped by orders after record numbers of fatal bear attacks on humans last year. "Monster wolf" is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals. Ohta Seik»»»

Iraq resumed condensate exports on Tuesday after a suspension caused by the Iran conflict and disruptions to regional shipping operations, the oil ministry said. Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Izzat Saber Ismail announced that Basra Gas Company had loaded 50,000 cubic meters of condensate onto»»»

LONDON: King Charles III on Wednesday will deliver the government’s legislative program for the coming year to lawmakers with all the pomp and historic trappings that accompany the ceremonial opening of Britain's Parliament.The question is whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be around to imple»»»

ABUJA: Nigeria’s military said on Wednesday that there has been no evidence of civilian casualties from an airstrike on militants in the northwest Zamfara state this month, calling reports of large death tolls unverified and misleading. Amnesty International said this week that at least 100 civilia»»»

RIYADH: Venture investment in the Middle East and North Africa hit $15.4 billion over the past five years, with 12 percent coming from corporate financiers, according to MAGNiTT and stc group. A joint MENA Corporate Venture Investment Report from the firms also showed that 3,329 deals were reached »»»

Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world's energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic's own economy are testing its ability to withstand the war and defy Washington's demands. Iranians have been hit by spiraling prices for food,»»»

RIYADH: Companies listed on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index, or TASI, regained strong earnings momentum during the first quarter of this year, defying geopolitical tensions in the region, to record their highest quarterly profits since mid-2022, surpassing the weak performance seen in the fi»»»

A 39-year-old British man was arrested on Tuesday for aggressive behaviour towards his wife on a flight from the UK to Crete. The suspect was arrested by the Greek police as soon as the aircraft landed at Niko Kazantzakis International Airport in Iraklio. The police had been alerted by the cabin cr»»»

The Prosecutors' Chamber of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council on Wednesday postponed personnel decisions because of proposed amendments to the Judicial System Act currently being debated in Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament's legal affairs committee approved at first reading three draft bills th»»»

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said on May 12 that he would not nominate a prime minister candidate without confirmed parliamentary backing, while acknowledging that only a limited number of realistic options remain for forming a new government, according to Agerpres. »»»

Authorities in Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region are facing growing financial constraints as the unrecognised administration seeks additional resources to cover pensions and public sector wages. Several days before »»»

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are facing a growing wave of defections, raising questions over the future of the paramilitary group’s military cohesion and tribal alliances as the conflict with the Sudanese army enters its fourth year and turns into a prolonged war of attrition. The latest and »»»

SEOUL: A Chinese alleged cybercrime ringleader, whose victims reportedly included BTS megastar Jungkook, was extradited from Thailand to South Korea on Wednesday over a hacking scheme that stole more than $25 million, Seoul’s justice ministry said. The 40-year-old suspect is accused of leading a ha»»»

Romania’s economy fell by 1.7% in the first three months of the year on the unadjusted series, compared with the same quarter of 2025, and by 0.2% compared with the previous quarter, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics on Wednesday. Gross domestic product fell by 1.7%»»»

For the first time in Central Asian history, the Kyrgyz Republic will host a UIM F1H2O World Championship round — Kyrgyzstan Grand Prix. Issyk-Kul 2026. The Department of Tourism announced. According to the department, from July 31 to August 2, Issyk-Kul Lake will host a world-class international s»»»

People enjoy the beach as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo May 13 (UPI) -- Britain has pledged drones, fighter jets and a warship to the multinational mission to protect shipping vesse»»»

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, seen here arriving at Incheon Airport on Wednesday, met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on a stop in Seoul ahead of his trip to Beijing for the Trump-Xi summit. Pool Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Wednes»»»

At ADIS 2026, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei stated that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is leading the largest wave of infrastructure spending in the United Arab Emirates over the next four years, covering roads, transportation, railways, metro systems, and high-speed trains. The initiative forms part o»»»

Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh Rukanga AFP via Getty ImagesProtests against illegal immigration have been held in several South African cities Ghana says it will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa »»»

DUBAI: The UAE has condemned a failed attempt by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to infiltrate Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island earlier this month in an effort to perpetrate hostile acts on Kuwaiti territory. In a call between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE’s deputy prime mini»»»

DUBAI: A series of ‌nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts ​and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster. The repeated activity has revived concerns that accumulated t»»»

Nine new members of parliament from the Progressive Bulgaria party were sworn in at the opening of Wednesday’s plenary session. The lawmakers take up seats in the 52nd National Assembly after the original mandate holders joined the newly formed government. The replacements include several high-prof»»»

Torrential rains have triggered severe flooding in a district near Turkey’s Black Sea coast, inundating homes and businesses and sweeping away cars. At least 12 people were hospitalized with minor injuries, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. The heavy rainfall late on Tuesday caused rivers in t»»»

Mexico City: Toluca midfielder Marcel Ruiz was included in Mexico's preliminary World Cup squad on Tuesday despite struggling with a knee injury. The 25-year-old suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in March and opted not to undergo surgery in a bid to be read»»»

Israeli strikes targeted Wednesday two cars on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon, ahead of talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. The attacks took place in the Jiyeh area, about 20 kilometers south of the capital. On Saturday, two similar strikes targeted two cars on the s»»»