A delegation of the Interior Ministry, led by caretaker minister Emil Dechev, is on a working visit to the US, the Ministry said on its website. The delegation includes the ministry’s acting Secretary General Chief Commissioner Georgi Kandev, Deputy Minister Ivan Anchev, and chef de cabinet Ivelina»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), represented by the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department, organized a workshop to introduce the Data Classification Project. The workshop aimed to familiarize ministry employees with the project, review its objectives and deliverables, and explain the mec»»»

Miami Gardens, United States: Red Bull's Isack Hadjar will start from the back of the grid in the Miami Grand Prix after he was disqualified on Sunday from qualifying for a technical infringement on his car. Hadjar had posted the ninth quickest time in Saturday's qualifying but the stewards announc»»»

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) said on Sunday it had increased the operational capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Train to more than 2.21 million seats for the Haj season. The rail line, which runs from Mecca through Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City and Medina»»»

A delegation of the Interior Ministry, led by caretaker minister Emil Dechev, is on a working visit to the US, the Ministry said on its website. The delegation includes the ministry’s acting General Secretary Chief Commissioner Georgi Kandev, Deputy Minister Ivan Anchev, and chef de cabinet Ivelina»»»

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi discussed regional updates with a delegation from the European Parliament, during its visit. Albudaiwi said that the GCC states seek to strengthen ties with their regional and international partners to promote »»»

The internal election process of the Democratic Party (PD) branch in Korçë was suspended twice after disputes emerged over attempts by individuals not listed in the official voter registry to cast ballots. According to reports, the process was interrupted shortly after it began, with ballot papers »»»

Tunis, May 3 (TAP) - China has, since the beginning of May 2026, started implementing a full customs exemption (zero tariffs) on all goods imported from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, including Tunisia. This step...»»»

Riyadh: OPEC+ announced its decision to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting June, as part of its commitment to supporting stability in the oil market. Comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, the organization said that it held a virtual m»»»

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, dubbed 'Prince of Arab Singing,' passed away Sunday at the age of 74, according to Egyptian television. He had been receiving treatment in France, where he traveled last March after undergoing medical surgery in Egypt earlier in the year. Hany Abdel Aziz Shaker was born»»»

CAIRO: The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group conducted a training and advisory visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of a technical support program for the Egyptian Civil Protection Team. This visit is part of the team's preparations for obtaining international accreditation from t»»»

Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say 28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe surroundings of Tan Tan, Morocco, which is near where the Americans went missing Two US service members have gone missing»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index was steady on Sunday as it gained 5.18 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 11,192.84. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR4.29 billion ($1.14 billion), with 181 of the listed stocks advancing and 73 declining. The Kingdom’s pa»»»

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he on Sunday demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give up its nuclear weapons programme in a telephone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, AFP reported. "I emphasized that Germany supports a negotiated solution," Wadephul said in »»»

One Palestinian man was killed and four others seriously wounded during an Israeli military raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Sunday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said. The Palestinian Health Ministry said the man’s wife was in labor at a local hospital when she was informed »»»

In a statement on the occasion of International Firefighters’Day, May 4, the National Union of Firefighters and Rescuers urged for ensuring healthy working conditions that guarantee every firefighter returns home alive and well. “It is unacceptable that in 2026 many firefighters and rescuers in Bul»»»

Cairo, May 3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides»»»

In a short period, Saudi Arabia has moved into a phase of building global logistics influence through maritime alliances with major international companies. The latest step is the launch of a new shipping route linking the Kingdom with Europe, alongside 18 other maritime services currently in opera»»»

Seven OPEC+ countries - Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman - decided to raise production by 188,000 barrels per day in June, compared to May. Key adjustments: 1.Russia: +62,000 bpd2.Saudi Arabia: +62,000 bpd 3.Iraq: +26,000 bpd 4.Kuwait: +16,000 bpd 5.Oman: +5,000 bpd»»»

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, widely known as the “Prince of Arab Singing”, has died following a prolonged illness, after his health deteriorated during treatment in France, local media reported. Shaker had been receiving medical care in France after suffering a complex health condition that include»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump's stinging criticism of Pope Leo XIV. Italian media reported that Rubio would meet the US pontiff himself on Thursday. The government source told»»»

Cairo: The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group conducted a training and advisory visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of a technical support program for the Egyptian Civil Protection Team. This visit is part of the team's preparations for obtaining international accreditation from t»»»

Blue Oasis has strengthened its position in the UAE’s growing water wellness segment with its Ultra Shower Filter, now recognised among the top 5 shower filtration solutions in the UAE, reflecting increasing consumer demand for effective protection against hard water and chlorine exposure. With the»»»

LONDON: The UK prime minister’s threat to ban some protests against Israel’s actions in the Middle East has been condemned as an attack on free speech. A range of civil society, anti-war and rights groups criticized Keir Starmer after he said “there are instances” in which he would propose stopping»»»

NEW DELHI: A Bengaluru-based startup on Sunday launched India’s largest privately built satellite and the first enabling all-weather imaging of the Earth. Weighing 190 kg, the OptoSAR satellite was made by GalaxEye under its Mission Drishti. It is among India’s most advanced and was sent into orbit»»»

Dubai : Dubai Police have reported an exceptional 99.7 per cent security coverage rate and a 98.2 per cent customer happiness score at Al Khawaneej Police Station, underscoring its strong operational performance and community impact. The results were highlighted during an inspection visit by Lieute»»»

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) explored the most significant economic repercussions stemming from political tensions and developments in the region, including their impact on global energy markets, supply chains, and international trade flows, as well as their direct effects on Gulf economies and fina»»»

A delegation from the Tripoli based Libyan government held a meeting in Washington DC with officials from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a branch of the U.S. Department of the Interior, to follow up on previous meetings held in October 2025 and February 2026, and to discuss ways to expand strat»»»

Doha: In alignment with its commitment to advancing national workforce development, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) convened a specialised technical introductory workshop for evaluators and members of the judging panel of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award. The workshop forms a k»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe New Israeli air strike targets southern Lebanese town of Haris: Al-Manar correspondent 03-05-2026 15:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Trump Di»»»

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The UAE is expected to experience a gradual rise in temperatures and longer daylight hours throughout May, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM noted that May is part of the spring transitional period, during which the sun continues its apparent northward movement from the equator»»»

During its official visit to the United States, the Tripoli Libyan government delegation held a meeting with officials of the US Department of Energy to discuss ways to develop the oil and gas sector in Libya and enhance cooperation in strategic energy projects. Trans-Saharan Gas Line project (Nige»»»

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Is»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the two countries in Yerevan on Sunday, the President’s press secretariat reported. The sides expressed hope that the new government in Bulgaria would more activ»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has congratulated the Al Noor Center for the Blind graduates. In a post on X, the prime minister said, "Today, Al Noor Center for the Blind graduates a new generation that proudly and deserve»»»

As the world marks International Workers’ Day on May 1 each year, workers in Yemen have, for years following the Houthi coup and ensuing war, faced a starkly different reality marked by daily hardship and a struggle for survival amid economic and humanitarian conditions among the worst globally. Wo»»»

Tehran has submitted a comprehensive new peace plan, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday, adding that “the ball is in the US court.” Both the US and Iran have previously accused each other of putting forward unacceptable terms, as a ceasefire reached nearly a month ag»»»

PoliticsRussian FederationWhy Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global tradeDasha ThyssenRussia wants its Northern Sea Route to become an important artery of global trade. However, the Arctic shortcut between Europe and Asia is fraught with both political and environmental hurdles. https://»»»

Dubai: The oil alliance OPEC+ moved to contain fallout from the withdrawal of the UAE, announcing a modest increase in production targets while avoiding any direct reference to the departing member. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.At an online mee»»»

Dubai: Nine people, including a one-year-old child, were killed and two others injured after a devastating fire tore through a four-storey residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area early Sunday, Indian media reports said. The blaze broke out around 4am on the second floor and quickly sp»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended on Sunday the closing ceremony of Al Noor Center for the Blind of the Qatari Foundation for Social Work for the year 2026, at the centre's headquarters in Lusail City. During the cer»»»

Reserve assets at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) recorded a notable increase in March 2026, reaching 1.86 trillion riyals ($496 billion), the highest level since February 2020, according to central bank data. On an annual basis, reserve assets rose 9.4 percent from 1.7 trillion riyals ($453 billion)»»»

Doha,Qatar: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani attended on Sunday the closing ceremony of Al Noor Center for The Blind of the Qatari Foundation for Social Work for the year 2026, at the Center's headquarters in Lusail City. During t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates launched the tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, spanning 30 kilometres and valued at AED 20.5bn. The Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, gave the signal to start operati»»»

Doha: beIN SPORTS, the leading sports network and part of the beIN Media Group, achieved a new international milestone at the 2025 AIPS Awards ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland. Two of its original productions secured spots among the top 10 globally in their respective categories. The short fe»»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 72,610 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 172,448 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said in a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with a drone strike »»»

Saudi Arabia has deported 14,855 illegal residents and arrested 11,300 others during a week-long security campaign, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were carried out during joint inspection campaigns between April 23 and April 29, involving security forces and relevant government agencies»»»

Hanoi, May 3 (SANA) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Sunday it will launch a $70 billion program to expand energy and digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region by 2035. The plan aims to strengthen regional energy grids, boost cross-border electricity trade and expand broadband acces»»»