Thessaloniki oncologist jailed for defrauding cancer patients
A court in Thessaloniki has sentenced a 53-year-old oncologist to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of fraud and bribery for exploiting cancer patients with false promises of breakthrough treatments. According to the indictment, 27 patients accused the doctor of collecting payments rangin»»»
10 Bangladeshi and Indian workers arrested in Kuwait slaughterhouse raid
Dubai: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 10 Bangladeshi and Indian nationals after shutting down three illegal slaughterhouses operating inside livestock pens in the Kabd area, according to the Ministry of Interior. The ministry said the operation was carried out by investigators from the Criminal »»»
Israeli broadcaster warned over ‘vote 10 times’ Eurovision call
LONDON: Eurovision organizers have issued a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster KAN after it urged viewers to “vote 10 times” for Israel’s entry in the 2026 contest. The European Broadcasting Union said that KAN breached the rules by sharing videos on social media encouraging fans to support Noam»»»
Trump weighs military action against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with his national security team Monday to discuss the way forward in the Iran war, including possibly resuming military action, after negotiations with the country deadlocked on Sunday, three U.S. officials told U.S. news portal Axios. U.S. officials say Trump»»»
Indonesia monitors close contact of hantavirus case from MV Hondius
Jakarta: Indonesia's Health Ministry Monday said the country is monitoring a foreign national identified as a close contact of a suspected hantavirus-infected passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The United Kingdom's International Health Regulation National Focal Point informed Indonesian hea»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Submits Legislation Against Unfair Trade Practices, Opposition Says Measures Are Insufficient. Good Start
Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has submitted two bills to Parliament aimed at eliminating unfair trade practices and tackling price inflation. Opposition parties described the proposals as a good starting point for debate, but insufficient. According to the draft agenda of Tuesday’s sitting of the ad ho»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Submits Bills Against Unfair Trade Practices, Opposition Says Measures Are Insufficient but a Good Start
Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has submitted two bills to Parliament aimed at eliminating unfair trade practices and tackling price inflation. Opposition parties described the proposals as a good starting point for debate, but insufficient. According to the draft agenda of Tuesday’s sitting of the tempo»»»
Nonprofit sues Trump over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Workers in gas masks and protective gear paint the reflecting pool blue during its paint renovation in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- A nonprofit organization filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Monday over renovating the »»»
Afif makes history at Qatar Football Awards
DOHA: Akram Afif cemented his status as Qatar's football king after claiming a record sixth Player of the Season award at the 2025–2026 Qatar Football Association Awards, extending his dominance with a third straight triumph. Al Sadd SC and Qatar national team star beat fierce competition from Roge»»»
Trump to suspend US gas tax as Iran war spikes prices
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to suspend a federal gasoline tax as consumers deal with surging energy prices in the wake of the Iran war. Responding to a reporter's question at the White House, Trump said he would be taking the step, with the susp»»»
Hondius passengers enter hantavirus quarantine as captain pays tribute
Amsterdam, 11 May 2026 (dpa/MIA) - Passengers from the Hondius cruise ship were beginning quarantines in their home countries Monday after being evacuated on special flights in response to the deadly outbreak of hantavirus on board. Four German passengers have been transferred back to Germany where»»»
Macron announces 23 bn euros of investment at Africa summit
Nairobi: French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros ($27 billion) of investment for Africa during a major summit on the future of the continent hosted by Kenya on Monday. France has brought together dozens of heads of state and business leaders for the two-day Africa Forward summit»»»
Why Hantavirus Is Not the New Covid, According to Experts
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has revived bitter memories of when Covid-19 first emerged, but health experts have emphasized the two viruses are very different -- and have sought to assuage fears of another pandemic. Here is what you need to know. - New or old? - After the first cas»»»
British army parachutes medics to remote island over suspected hantavirus case (VIDEO)
The British Army has airdropped a team of medics accompanied by paratroopers to treat a suspected hantavirus case on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. The patient was among the passengers who left the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius before the deadly outbreak was confirmed. The cruise l»»»
EU sanctions Russians accused of forcibly transporting, indoctrinating Ukrainian children - UPI.com
A children's playground is seen in front of an apartment building that was shelled in early March in Irpin, Ukraine, on May 9, 2022. The European Union on Monday sanctioned Russian individuals and entities accused of forcibly deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children. File Photo by Ken Cedeno»»»
45 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend - UPI.com
1 of 2 | AAA estimates that 45 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from home over Memorial Day weekend, a slight uptick over last year. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- AAA estimates that 45 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from»»»
Djuric: Dialogue with Pristina is not, will not be about mutual recognition
BRUSSELS - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Monday in Brussels that, for Serbia, establishment of a Community of Serb Municipalities remained a priority and a framework for building the institutional capacities of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs and for safeguarding their collective rights, and noted that the»»»
Issa meets Aoun, Salam and Berri ahead of third round of Israel-Lebanon talks
Lebanese leaders urged the U.S. ambassador to Beirut to pressure Israel to halt its attacks as it pounded the country on Monday despite a truce in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Lebanese authorities on Monday also raised the overall death toll from Israeli strikes since March 2 to 2,869 people. That tol»»»
Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Monday it had sentenced two soldiers to imprisonment after one of them was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. An image widely shared online last week showed an Israeli soldier with his arm around the statue »»»
Türkiye-Syria Border Gate to Reopen After 12-Year Closure
One of the border crossings between Türkiye and Syria is to reopen on Tuesday, ending a 12-year closure, local officials said Monday. The reopening of the Akcakale crossing, which sits roughly in the middle of Türkiye's 900-kilometer (550-mile) border with Syria, is the latest step in Damascus's mo»»»
Trump Says Ceasefire Is on ‘Life Support’ After Rejecting Iran’s Latest Offer
US President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected the country’s latest proposal for not including a nuclear concession. Asked if the ceasefire was still in place, Trump said he’d say it’s “unbelievably weak” and on “life support.” “I would call it th»»»
Major update for Indian passport holders: See full list of visa-free destinations in May ranking
India’s passport has risen to 75th place in the Henley Passport Index (February 2026), marking a notable jump from 85th position last year and 80th at the start of 2026. The improvement comes as Indian passport holders can now access 56 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival (VOA/ETA), up one »»»
Violanta manager released on bail in deadly factory explosion case
The general manager of the Violanta factory, where five workers were killed in a major gas explosion in January, has been released from pretrial detention after appearing before the investigating magistrate handling the case. According to state broadcaster ERT, the magistrate and prosecutor agreed »»»
Trump mulls restarting ‘Project Freedom’ in Hormuz Strait after rejecting Iran’s proposal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is considering relaunching his “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran continue over a proposed agreement aimed at ending weeks of conflict. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Washington would continue to pressure T»»»
Israel Sentences 2 Soldiers to Military Prison for Desecration of Christian Statue in Lebanon
Israel’s military said Monday that two soldiers will spend weeks in military prison for the desecration of a Christian statue in southern Lebanon. One soldier, who stuck a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary, was sentenced to 21 days and a soldier who filmed the incident was sente»»»
No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms
Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a U.S. blockade of its ports, after President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran's terms for starting negotiations to halt the Middle East war. The sharp exchange of messages raised the specter of a return to open co»»»
MRF Welcomes Progressive Bulgaria Measures against Unfair Trade Practices
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) party welcomes measures proposed by Progressive Bulgaria (PB) as initial steps in the right direction, MRF lawmaker Atije Alieva-Veli said at a briefing on Monday, adding that her party is also preparing its own proposals. “We are witnessing a paradox in w»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Says Progressive Bulgaria’s Proposed Measures Show Incompetence
Measures proposed by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria party are “palliative” and demonstrate incompetence, Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a statement distributed by the party’s press office. According to Kostadinov, price controls are incompatible with a»»»
Extending US Permit to Purchase Russian Oil Means End of Support for Ukraine - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The prolongation by the US waiver for Russian oil indicates that Ukraine can no longer count on Washington's support, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing Ukrainian officials. In late April, a Ukrainian delegation visited Washington to ask the US authorities not to e»»»
Syria Says Two Soldiers Killed in Attack in Northeast
Syria said two soldiers were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the country's northeast on Monday, while a military source told AFP investigations were underway to identify the perpetrators. In recent months, Syria's new government has expanded its control to parts of the country's n»»»
Tunindex closes Mondays session up 0.82 %
Tunis, May 11 (TAP) - Tunindex posted on Monday a significant 0.82% rise to 16,662.07 points, with a high traded volume of TND 15.4 million said broker Tunisie Valeurs. OFFICE PLAST shares were the best performers after rising byt 5.9% to TND...»»»
Cole Allen, WHCA attack suspect, pleads not guilty - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Public defenders for Cole Allen have motioned to have Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro disqualified from prosecuting him, arguing they are victims of his alleged crimes. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- Cole »»»
1,700km GCC railway project reaches halfway point
Dubai: The Gulf railway project linking the six member states of the Gulf Co-operation Council has reached 50 per cent completion, according to Mohammed Al Shebrami, Director of the GCC Rail Authority. The 1,700km network is scheduled to become fully operational by December 2030. Get updated faster»»»
US, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive
Granadilla de Abona, Spain: An American citizen and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive, officials said, as the repatriation operation continued on Monday. Following the positive test results, Spain defended the rigour of its sanita»»»
Syrian and Dutch justice ministers discuss legal cooperation
THE HAGUE: Syria’s justice minister, Mazhar Al-Wais, held talks with his Dutch counterpart, David van Wiel, about the expansion of legal and judicial cooperation between their countries. Their meeting, at the Ministry of Justice in The Hague on Sunday, took place after Al-Wais participated in the J»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Says Price Measures Are a Start, but Regulators Must Act
The government’s anti-inflation measures are insufficient but a start to a debate, MP Martin Dimitrov of Democratic Bulgaria (DB) said at a news briefing on Monday. The proposals hinge on the work of the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) and the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP)»»»
Dubai Police are taking policing deep into the desert
Dubai: Dubai Police have launched a specialised foresight retreat to develop future-ready policing solutions for rural and desert regions, with a strong focus on innovation, advanced technologies, and improving security services in remote communities. The retreat, titled “The Future of Security Wor»»»
No internet for 73 days: Digital siege triggers layoffs, economic collapse in Iran
Dubai: Iran’s wartime internet blackout, now in its 73rd day, is spiralling into a full-blown economic crisis, with layoffs mounting, businesses shutting down and millions facing growing hardship under war, sanctions and digital isolation. Internet watchdog NetBlocks describes the backout as the lo»»»
Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Monday it had sentenced two soldiers to imprisonment after one of them was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. An image widely shared online last week showed an Israeli soldier with his arm around »»»
Progressive Bulgaria to Propose One-Year Extension of Euro Adoption Act
Progressive Bulgaria will submit a bill to extend the Euro Adoption Act by one year beyond August 8, MP Konstantin Prodanov told a news briefing on Monday. Under the proposal, retail chains with annual turnover of more than EUR 10 million will have to continue displaying prices in both leva and eur»»»
Hegseth: Pentagon to review Sen. Mark Kelly's comments about weapons stockpiles - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., speaks at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24. He said Sunday that he was concerned about the depletion of the U.S. military's weapons stockpile amid the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary »»»
Jakub Fast takes over for Revolut in Europe
Jakub Fast, a Polish banking executive, has joined Revolut as head of its European business after leading Chase in Europe. Previously, he worked on mBank’s failed international expansion project, Copernicus, which was cancelled by Commerzbank due to financial problems. At JPMorgan, Fast helped deve»»»
Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales
Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales 18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMayeni JonesAfrica correspondent , Johannesburg Ullstein Bild via Getty ImagesScientists fear that more ships are sailing through areas with lots of whales S»»»
Syrian teen arrested in Germany over suspected Daesh-inspired plot
BERLIN: A 17-year-old Syrian was arrested in Hamburg on suspicion of planning an attack likely inspired by Daesh, German prosecutors said Monday.The teenager is suspected of wanting to try to kill “unbelievers” in a shopping center, bar or police station using explosives, Molotov cocktails or a kni»»»
Israeli objectives towards Lebanon and the shifts in military discourse (March – May 2026): Report
The ambitions of Zionism have been always limitless; however formulating the strategic and tactical goals of the Israeli wars relies basically on the data of the battlefield. The following report prepared by the Union Center for Research and Development highlights the Zionist military discourse in »»»
After a Decade, Eni and BP Resume Strategic Drilling in Libya Amid Cautious Optimism
In a significant development for the North African oil landscape, Italian energy giant Eni and British petroleum behemoth BP have recommenced hydrocarbon exploration in Libya, marking their return after a decade-long hiatus caused by the country’s civil strife. The decision underscores a cautious o»»»
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte impeached for second time - UPI.com
The Philippine Congress voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte Monday for the second time for allegedly misusing public funds. File Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/EPA-EFE May 11 (UPI) -- The Philippine Congress voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte Monday for the second time for allegedly mi»»»
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesFishermen in the Lake Chad region live and work among jihadist fighters Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead af»»»
Greece renews its EPPO prosecutors’ mandate for 2 years
A Greek council of judges on Monday renewed the mandate of three European prosecutors whose protracted presence at the head of a major farm subsidy fraud investigation had caused tension with government officials in Athens. But the Supreme Judiciary Council only renewed the three prosecutors’ terms»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main market rises 43 points to 11,158
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index gained 43.38 points, or 0.39 percent, on Monday to close at 11,158.45. The MT30 index rose 3.31 points, or 0.22 percent, to 1,492.94, while the parallel market Nomu slipped 9.38 points, or 0.04 percent, to 22,635.06. Trading turnover on the m»»»