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Oman participates in 15th General Conference of ICESCO in Tatarstan

The Sultanate of Oman has taken part in the 15th General Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held in Kazan in the Republic of Tatarstan, according to official participation from the Ministry of Education.

13 May 2026-17:33
Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair

Two journalists have been jailed in the Maldives after a court found them guilty of violating a gag order linked to reporting on allegations involving President Mohamed Muizzu, according to rights groups and court proceedings in the Maldivian capital, Male.

13 May 2026-17:24
Iran war boosts Russian budget revenues but energy tax take still lags 2022 levels

Russia’s state revenues from oil and gas have risen sharply following the escalation of the war in Iran, but overall energy tax income remains significantly below levels seen in 2022, according to finance ministry data.

13 May 2026-17:16
Tesla gets approval to test self-driving software in Belgium

Tesla has been authorised to test its supervised self-driving software on public roads in the Belgian region of Flanders, marking another in the company’s European expansion of autonomous driving trials.

13 May 2026-17:15
Trump greeted in China for Xi summit

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where he is expected to push for expanded access for US businesses in China.

13 May 2026-17:01
Gunshots heard as tensions rise at Philippine Senate - VIDEO

Chaos erupted at the Philippine Senate in Manila on Wednesday after gunshots were heard inside the area as tensions grew over a possible attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court.

13 May 2026-16:49
Trump’s military campaign against Iran faces growing scrutiny

Questions are continuing to grow around the effectiveness of Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran after reports suggested that much of Iran’s missile arsenal and nuclear infrastructure survived months of joint US-Israeli attacks.

13 May 2026-16:35
Kazakh students claim podium finish at robotics championship in Greece

A team of school students from Kazakhstan has achieved a podium finish at the FIRST LEGO League Open International Championship 2026 held in Corinth, Greece.

13 May 2026-16:14
Zelenskyy arrives in Romania to take part in Bucharest Nine summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Bucharest on Wednesday to participate in the Bucharest Nine summit, which brings together Eastern European NATO members to discuss regional security and defense coordination.

13 May 2026-16:07
Why did Kazakhstan miss its oil production target in early 2026?

13 May 2026-16:07