The Israeli military launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings for several villages in the area, saying it was targeting Hezbollah positions despite an existing ceasefire.    This liveblog is no longer being updated.    • Hezbo»»»

Iran on Saturday questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf. A parallel ceasefire on the war's Lebanon front is also under strain amid daily exchan»»»

Dubai: As more students in the UAE look for faster routes into the workforce, fast-track degrees and accelerated learning programmes have been gaining renewed attention. From compressed undergraduate courses to intensive professional certifications, shorter academic pathways are being positioned as»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he will not resign after local elections that saw his governing Labour Party suffer big losses and the hard-right Reform UK make important gains. The local elections were widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer.  Keir Starmer vowed Fri»»»

Hungary’s parliament was set to swear in opposition leader Peter Magyar as prime minister on Saturday, marking the end of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power after the pro-European conservative challenger won a landslide election victory on promises to tackle corruption and restore democratic institut»»»

Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar arrived at Hungary's parliament Saturday morning to be sworn in as prime minister, on a promise of "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power. The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging w»»»

Warsaw has recorded an unprecedented number of hybrid attacks on its territory since 2024, Poland’s internal security service (ABW) said in a report published this week. Amateur spies once used by Russian intelligence services have laid the groundwork for more complex operations, according to a res»»»

Manila: When the majestic Mayon Volcano erupted again recently, it wasn’t just the sky that turned grey — entire communities around the cone-shaped peak in Albay, Philippines felt the impact. Thick plumes of ash, carried by the wind after a lava collapse-fed pyroclastic density current recently, bl»»»

Islamabad: Seven cops were killed and three others injured late Saturday night as militants carried out a suicide bombing and a subsequent attack at a police checkpost in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a police official said. The attack took place late Saturday night as m»»»

Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant in Bushehr continues to function normally despite reports of renewed US-Iran military exchanges, Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said. Russian personnel have not observed any attacks near the plant in recent days»»»

The US military said its forces disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman after a confrontation with Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was part of ongoing American blockade »»»

Dubai: If you have been paying attention to the calendar lately, you have probably realised that something special is almost upon us. Eid Al Adha, the second and holiest festival in Islam, is now just about two weeks away, and a quiet but unmistakable energy is beginning to build across the UAE. Fo»»»

Share: Smoke rises during an Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90) Here is the latest on the Middle East war The U.S. continues to wait for Iran’s response to its latest peace proposal, as the fragile ceasefire is still holding. President T»»»

A new search for the remains of Kristin Smart, murdered in 1996 while a freshman at California Polytechnic State University, proved unsuccessful Saturday in San Luis Obispo, Calif., authorities said. Photo courtesy San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office May 9 (UPI) -- California authorit»»»

Dubai: “Welcome to the hallowed halls.” That’s how Mark Jan Kar, general manager of Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, introduces Gulf News to the backstage world of the Middle East’s largest indoor entertainment venue during an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Mark leads us through the grey-red carpeted co»»»

Three Syracuse, N.Y., police officers were injured during a nine-hour standoff with an armed gunman on Saturday, authorities said. The suspect later surrendered without incident. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE May 9 (UPI) -- A man accused of shooting and injuring three Syracuse, N.Y., police off»»»

Dubai: Wealthy collectors are turning more selective in the luxury investment market, with rare art, high-demand watches and assets with strong provenance drawing attention after two years of correction across collectible categories, according to Knight Frank. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Multiple injuries caused by burns were reported by Miami-Dade County officials Saturday as the result of a possible boat explosion off a popular sandbar in Biscayne Bay. Photo by Bal Harbour Village Government/Facebook May 9 (UPI) -- Multiple injuries were reported Saturday in what rescuers called »»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa replaced several government officials and ministers on Saturday, including his own brother, in a partial government overhaul, state media reported. The new appointments, announced by Syria’s official SANA news agency, include former Homs governor Abdul Rah»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel set up ‌a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and ​launched airstrikes against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter including US officials. »»»

The Financial Times published a remarkable report about how Hezbollah managed to rebuild its military capabilities after the Israeli war on Lebanon in 2024. The report starts with reminding that the residents of northern ‘Israel’ were promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in late 2024 that »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Gharafa claimed a glorious successive Amir Cup trophy as they scored a roaring 4-1 triumph over Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd in the final at a packed Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani presented Al Gh»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Global concern surrounding hantavirus has intensified following the emergence of confirmed and suspected infections aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, an incident that has drawn renewed international attention to one of the world’s deadliest rare viral diseases. While health »»»

LONDON: They are known as the “zero-dose children” — infants who have received neither of the two measles vaccine doses needed to protect them from a disease that kills 95,000 children globally each year. Save the Children says ongoing conflict across the Middle East and North Africa is pushing tha»»»

TORONTO: Lionel Messi had a goal and two assists to become the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, and Inter Miami doubled up Toronto FC 4-2 on Saturday, upping their winning streak on the road to six. Messi’s effort gives him 59 goals and 41 assists in 64 regular-season »»»

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations. Putin spoke after telling soldiers at the scaled-down parade in Moscow that t»»»

by Mahmoud Hammad Hisham El-Qousi, managing director of the company MH Financial consulting, said that the company intends to do the restructuring of a number of companies in the textile, tourism and renewable energy sectors with capital amounting to LE200 million pounds in preparation for placing »»»

Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, arrives to attend a hearing at the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon, Israel, on May 3. Israel has said he and Saif Abukeshek will be released Saturday. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA May 9 (UPI) -- Two activists being held in Israel after the co»»»

Doha: Qatar, seeking a hat-trick of Asian Cup titles, will face four-time champions Japan, Thailand and Indonesia in Group F after the final draw for the continent’s premier tournament produced an intriguing set of fixtures. Qatar defeated Jordan 3-1 in February 2024 to retain the crown they first »»»

LONDON: Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League action next season after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, while Manchester United were frustrated in a goalless stalemate at Sunderland on Saturday. Ryan Gravenberch’s sweet strike gave Liverpool the perfect start in the sixth minute»»»

ALGIERS, Algeria: France and Algeria set aside a two-year diplomatic falling-out to agree to intensified cooperation on domestic security and defence in a meeting Saturday between Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune and French armed forces minister Alice Rufo. As part of Rufo's visit, France's a»»»

Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks Phillips Getty ImagesMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement after it provoked widespread criticism Parents in Mexico have criticised a plan»»»

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named former Premier Gordon Brown as his envoy on global finance on Saturday, turning to a man credited with shoring up banks during the financial crisis to bolster his support after a crushing local elections defeat. Starmer is on the back foot after his»»»

Seven cyclists from the Giro d’Italia were admitted to the regional hospital in Veliko Tarnovo after a crash near the village of Merdanya, Lyaskovets Municipality, the hospital’s press centre said on Saturday. Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia, crossing Bulgaria from South to North, was marred by a majo»»»

Pakistan: A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a security post in northwest Pakistan late Saturday, triggering an intense firefight that killed at least three police officers, police said. The attack took place in Bannu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pro»»»

Despite what Western mainstream media, think-tanks, and some propagandists with academic titles have been telling us, NATO-EU Europe has never “appeased” Russia. In reality, the NATO-EU European elites, with Germany among the leaders, have certainly appeased the US. Because you don’t end up with th»»»

WOLFSBURG, Germany: Bayern Munich’s ‌Harry Kane missed a penalty as the Bundesliga champions failed to hit top form but still edged strugglers VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 on Saturday to bounce back after their midweek Champions League semifinal exit to Paris St. Germain. Bayern, who won with a Michael Olize »»»

MANCHESTER: Manchester City kept the Premier League title race bubbling with a 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday thanks to second-half goals by Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush as they cut the gap with leaders Arsenal to two points with three games left. City have ‌74 points ‌from 35 »»»

ISLAMABAD: Qatari LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat was sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after departing Qatar’s Ras ​Laffan en route to Port Qasim in Pakistan, according to LSEG shipping data. A successful passage would mark the first transit by a Qatari LNG tanker through the strait since »»»

RIYADH: Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the US, met the Saudi team who are competing in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The Saudi delegation includes 42 students presenting projects across a range of emerging sci»»»

GRANADILLA DE ABONA, Spain: A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain’s Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius was expected to reach waters off Tenerife on Sunday, w»»»

BERLIN: RB Leipzig sealed Champions League qualification with a comfortable 2-1 win over St. Pauli on Saturday on a dramatic day in the Bundesliga’s race for Europe. Goals from Xaver Schlager and Willi Orban saw Leipzig secure third place with a game to spare and plunge St. Pauli deeper into the re»»»

BUDAPEST: Hungary’s Pater Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country’s new prime minister, ending Viktor Orban’s 16 years of autocratic rule. Magyar’s center-right Tisza party defeated Orban’s nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month, gaining more votes and se»»»

Washington: A person who jumped a perimeter fence and was hit by an airplane taking off from Denver International Airport died in the incident, the airport said Saturday. Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 aborted takeoff after hitting the person at about 11:19 pm Friday night (0519 GMT Saturday), the a»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects to access Chinese capital markets through its first Panda Bond issuance next week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday, as the country seeks to strengthen external financing amid rising energy import costs linked to the Iran war and disruptions around th»»»

Rome: Aryna Sabalenka became the second star name dumped out of the Italian Open when she suffered a shock third-round exit on Saturday, as Jannik Sinner bids to continue his record-breaking Masters 1000 winning streak. World number one and pre-tournament favourite for overall victory, Sabalenka fo»»»

SEVILLE: Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation. The Nigeria forward’s 91st minute strike propelled record seven-time Europa League winners Sevilla provisionally up to 12th, three points clear of the relegation»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa met Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Damascus on Saturday on a visit tackling issues including security, transport and energy. Beirut and Damascus have been rebuilding their ties after the December 2024 overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar Assad in Sy»»»

Sputnik comes to you live from Moscow where Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses Russian and international media following his meeting with world leaders on Victory Day. Putin held bilateral meetings with leaders of Kazakhstan, Abkhazia, Uzbekistan, Laos, Belarus, Republic of Srpska, Malaysia»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev proposed that the Sofia Municipality acquire free of charge from the State the sculptural figures and bas-reliefs from the Monument to the Soviet Army, according to a report included in the agenda for the upcoming Sofia Municipal Council meeting on May 14. The report conc»»»