Pyongyang, May 20 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday:

- A ceremony for inaugurating the first stage of the Tanchon Power Station took place.

- Achievements are being made in different units and parts of the country.

- DPRK players returned home after winning the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article is dedicated to World Metrological Day.

- Another article deals with the serious water shortage caused by drought in different countries.

Minju Joson

- An article says that the United Arab Emirates, a big oil producer and exporter, withdrew from the major international oil organization, drawing attention of the international community. -0-