Hezbollah Fighters Ambush Golani Soldiers in South Lebanon Town, Prevent Israeli Helicopters from Evacuating Casualties
In light of its failure in face of the FPV gliders, the Israeli occupation army attempted on Monday to advance from Deir Seryan into Zawtar in South Lebanon. However, the Islamic Resistance fighters frustrated their trial, inflicting heavy losses upon them. Hezbollah Military Media issued a stateme»»»
At least two dead after car ploughs into crowd in Germany
At least two people have been killed and several others injured after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, local media reported on Monday. The incident reportedly took place on Grimmaische Strasse, a central shopping street linking key landmarks with the city’s market squ»»»
E-scooter drivers score high for traffic violations
E-scooter drivers are racking up traffic violations as police turn their attention to the relatively recent addition to Greece’s personal transport mix, data showed Monday. A police statement said that a focused traffic police crackdown on e-scooters in the Greater Athens region from Thursday to Su»»»
Delivery driver arrested in stone-throwing attacks on pedestrians
A man was arrested Monday on suspicion of carrying out a series of attacks in which he threw stones at pedestrians, often striking them in the face. Police said six people were injured, five women and one man, including a minor who was attacked last week. The suspect, working as a delivery driver, »»»
President of Israel, King of Jordan Congratulate Rumen Radev on Election Victory
The President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog and the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.H. Abdullah II congratulated in a telephone conversation the former President of Bulgaria (2017-2026) and current chair of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, Rumen Radev, on his victory in the par»»»
France launches one-euro university meals for all students
Amiens, France: French university canteens began offering one-euro meals to all students regardless of income on Monday, in a measure designed to address financial hardship. The move follows a push by student unions to extend the one-euro rate ($1.17) for a three-course meal to all students, down f»»»
Driver arrested in Germany after reports car runs into crowd in Leipzig
LEIPZIG: A driver was arrested after a car struck several people in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday, local police said. The police said that they were conducting an operation in the area and would be providing further updates. Local broadcaster MDR reported two people were killed and »»»
Brace Calls for Criminal Code Changes After Fatal Durrës Incident
Socialist MP Erion Braçe addressed Parliament on Monday following a tragic accident in Durrës that left two children dead, urging sweeping changes to the country’s Criminal Code. Speaking with visible emotion, Braçe said the current legal framework fails to properly classify and punish serious road»»»
Two injured after residential building targeted in Oman: ONA
Two residents were injured after a residential building housing employees of a company in Bukha Governorate was targeted, Oman’s state news agency reported. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Injuries and damage reportedAccording to the Oman News Age»»»
Egypt allocates EGP 10.6bn to over 45,000 beneficiaries under national veal project by April
Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has allocated approximately EGP 10.562bn to 45,686 beneficiaries under the national veal project by the end of April, supporting the rearing of nearly 529,781 head of livestock. In April alone, the ministry approved EGP 211.32m in financing for 1»»»
Saudi, Singaporean FMs urge protection of international waterways during meeting in Jeddah
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his Singaporean counterpart in Jeddah on Monday. Prince Faisal and Vivian Balakrishnan met to discuss ties between the Kingdom and Singapore, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During their meeting, they also discussed regional developments,»»»
Launch of Three New Metro Stations in Poduyane Borough Expected by End of Summer, Sofia Mayor Terziev Announces
The three new stations of the extension of the third metro line in the Poduyane borough are expected to be put into operation by the end of the summer, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said here Monday. Terziev added that the construction activities have been completed and tests by train are currently be»»»
Qatar takes part in Arab financial institutions' annual meetings
Doha: The State of Qatar at the joint annual meetings of Arab financial institutions for 2026, held virtually on Monday. Ministry of Finance's Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, led the Qatari delegation during the opening session of the meetings, the meetin»»»
Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz
NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation following US warships crossing the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, but US equity indices retreated from re»»»
Dubai's image as a financial hub faces its biggest test yet
BusinessUnited Arab EmiratesDubai's image as a financial hub faces its biggest test yetNik MartinAmid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore or Switzerland. Just how resilient is the emirate's safe-haven reputation»»»
Salam: Arms monopoly decision won't be reversed, no need to put army in confrontation with any party
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam noted Monday that the country has been placed on "a new path," and that implementing the Beirut demilitarization decision will take "weeks and months" but will be eventually implemented. There will be "no turning back" on the decision, Salam stressed, calling for strength»»»
Macut: Energy crisis to remain Europe's focus
YEREVAN - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Monday in Yerevan the energy crisis, European security, cyber crime, illegal drugs and organised crime had been the main topics of the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit, held in the Armenian capital. Macut noted that the summit had been attended »»»
Supreme Court temporarily lifts telehealth ban on abortion drug mifepristone - UPI.com
The Supreme Court said the temporary stay on the ban of telehealth access to mifepristone would be in place until May 11. File Photo by Bill Grenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower court's ruling that implemented a nationwide ban on doctors prescribi»»»
After spotting an Israeli enemy army force positioned inside a house in the town of Al-Bayyada, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted them with a rocket barrage: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After spotting an Israeli enemy army force positioned inside a house in the town of Al-Bayyada, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted them w»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings and vehicles of the Israeli enemy that were attempting to advance in the Wadi al-Raj area in the outskirts of the town of Deir Siryan in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings and vehicles of the Israeli enemy that were attempting to advance i»»»
Belgian driver faces murder trial over carnival crash
Mons, Belgium: A Belgian driver went on trial Monday accused of murdering seven people by ploughing his car into a carnival procession in a high-profile case that shocked the country. Paolo Falzone faces up to 30 years in jail for the deadly crash in March 2022. Investigators said he was driving ho»»»
3 dead in Colombia monster truck show crash
Popayan, Colombia: At least three people were killed and 38 injured at a Colombian monster truck show when a vehicle veered out of control during a stunt and ploughed into a group of spectators, local authorities said Monday. A young girl was among the dead at Sunday's exhibition in the southwester»»»
Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude strikes Pakistan
Islamabad: An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude struck Islamabad, Peshawar, and several areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwestern Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the epicenter was located along the border region between Tajikistan and China, at a depth of 125 kilometers. »»»
Deputy Prime Minister meets Uzbek Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met on Monday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Bakhtiyor Saidov and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the country. During t»»»
OPEC Expresses Gratitude to Russia for Commitment to Balancing Oil Market
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has thanked Russia for its dedication to collective efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the oil market during a meeting with Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, the organization»»»
Drone attack sparks fire in Fujairah, three hurt
Fujairah: Three Indian nationals were injured in a drone attack on the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), authorities said on Monday, as emergency teams continued efforts to contain a fire triggered by the incident. In a statement, the Fujairah Media Office said the three men sustained moderate inj»»»
Astronomers Believe They’ve Detected an Atmosphere Around a Tiny, Icy World Beyond Pluto
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so across, this mini Pluto is thought to be the solar system's smallest object yet with a clearly detec»»»
US Says Rubio to Discuss Middle East in Vatican Visit
Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, the Vatican said, just weeks after the pontiff faced a barrage of criticism by President Donald Trump. During his trip to Rome, the US diplomat is also expected to meet with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian P»»»
Dubai gold price drops Dh10 per gram, but still expected to rise in May, June
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened the week lower, with 24-carat rates dropping by Dh10 per gram on Monday, even as the broader outlook continues to point upward. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The price of 24K gold fell to Dh546 per gram, down f»»»
Tunisia, Turkey seek to foster economic relations
Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - Turkish Ambassador to Tunisia Ahmet Mısbah Demircan said his country lends paramount importance to fostering economic and trade relations with Tunisia, on the occasion of the official opening of the new headquarters of the...»»»
Iran resumes attacks on UAE
The UAE said Monday that its air defenses were dealing with Iranian missile and drone attacks, after saying that it previously intercepted three missiles over its territorial waters earlier in the day. A drone strike meanwhile caused a fire at an energy installation in the emirate of Fujairah, auth»»»
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill Nine
A Russian missile attack killed seven people in an eastern Ukrainian town and a separate attack left two others dead in a southern village, Kyiv said Monday. A Russian ballistic missile attack on the town of Merefa, outside Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv, killed seven civilians and wounded dozens»»»
State Consistently Supports Metro Expansion, Transport Minister Says at New Section Inspection
The government consistently supports the development of the metro and transportation infrastructure, caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said on Monday during an inspection of the new section of Metro Line 3 in the Poduyane borough of Sofia. The event was also attende»»»
Abu Dhabi to Dubai by rail? Passenger services in 2026
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail transported 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur in 2026, alongside more than 4 million tonnes of aggregates and over 129,000 containers, reflecting continued growth and operational efficiency, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Ra»»»
WB experts on mission in Tunisia to support household waste recovery
Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A mission of World Bank experts are visiting Tunisia on May 4-8 to support the implementation of the programme to establish facilities for the treatment and recovery of household and similar waste.The mission aims to boost...»»»
US claims progress in reopening Strait of Hormuz, saying 2 merchant ships have transited
The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new initiative to restore traffic. Iran has effectively controlled the critical waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in late February. Breaking I»»»
Pepco increasing logistics facilities in Europe
Pepco is strengthening its logistics network in Europe by expanding cooperation with DHL Supply Chain, which will take over operational management of five key distribution centers in Poland, Hungary, and Romania. The partnership aims to improve delivery speed, reliability, and scalability as Pepco »»»
Analyst at BM Pekao recommends selling Bogdanka’s shares
Analyst Tomasz Duda from BM Pekao maintained a “sell” recommendation for Bogdanka shares, citing low chances of renegotiating coal prices. Although the stock surged 83% earlier due to rising gas prices and expectations of higher coal demand, it has since dropped by about one third. The target price»»»
NBP: NBP’s loss in 2025 amounted to PLN 35.740 bln
NBP reported a net loss of PLN 35.74 bln in 2025, significantly higher than PLN 13.35 bln in 2024. The main factors were large negative exchange rate differences of about PLN 36.7 bln, losses from monetary policy operations of PLN 20.96 bln, and negative financial operations of PLN 32.77 bln. These»»»
NBP: banks granted real estate loans for pLN 9.777 mln in February
Banks in Poland granted housing loans worth PLN 9.777 mln in March, up from PLN 7.658 mln in February, according to NBP. In the January–March period, total lending reached PLN 24.330 mln, compared to PLN 19.513 mln in the same period of 2025. The average interest rate on newly issued housing loans »»»
Lebanese President Says Security Deal with Israel Must Come Before Netanyahu Meeting
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appr»»»
Trump rejects Iran’s proposed off-ramp
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian counterproposal to a peace plan previously conveyed via Pakistani intermediaries. The back-and-forth has so far resulted a deadlock in which neither party appears to be willing to budge. Although active fighting was paused under a fragile ceasefire »»»
UAE intercepts 4 cruise missiles launched from Iran: Defence Ministry
Doha: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Defence Ministry said on Monday that four cruise missiles originating from Iran were detected heading toward the State. The Ministry added that three missiles were successfully intercepted over the country’s territorial waters, while the fourth fell into the sea»»»
Syria reports increase in overflight traffic after decline due to Iran conflict
LONDON: Syrian authorities reported an increase in overflight traffic after a sharp decline in March caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which negatively affected travel across the region. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport recorded 2,523 transit flights in April, an»»»
Aoun says security deal with Israel must come before Netanyahu meeting
President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appropriate n»»»
Brnabic: Participation in European conferences important for Serbia's EU path
COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday participation in European conferences by Serbian representatives was exceptionally important for EU accession, one of Serbia's strategic goals. "We believe it is exceptionally important for Serbia to attend all European conferences.»»»
Fire breaks out at Fujairah oil hub after drone strike
Fujairah: Authorities in Fujairah have confirmed a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone (FOIZ) caused by a drone strike originating from Iran. According to a statement by the Fujairah Media Office, civil defence teams responded immediately and are continuing efforts to contain the incident. Get»»»
Tool-packing Thessaloniki retiree charged over bank fracas
A retiree who entered a Thessaloniki bank Monday brandishing a hammer and allegedly commanded employees to give him “the full sum of his pension” has been charged with attempted robbery. The 67-year-old man was also formally accused of weapons law violation, as police reportedly found him to be als»»»