ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo vessel in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, which resulted in a limited fire onboard the ship with no injuries reported. Get updated faster and for FREE: »»»

JEDDAH: The Muslim World League strongly condemned on Sunday the attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait. In a statement, Dr Mohammed Al Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, denounced t»»»

New Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and continued cross-border fire from Hezbollah are raising alarms that the fragile, US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may be nearing collapse. What had been described as a "tense-but-holding" truce is now showing visible strain, as both sides »»»

Scuffles broke out in several European cities as Ukrainian nationals and pro-Kiev activists tried to disrupt Victory Day celebrations across the continent on May 9. Russian expats in Europe and members of local civic organizations marked the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany by laying »»»

In a bold move towards sustainable energy, Saudi Arabia has awarded a landmark contract to China’s BYD Energy Storage, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s renewable energy ambitions. The agreement, signed with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), initiates the construction of the world»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job was hanging in the balance Sunday as more than 40 Labor Party lawmakers called for his resignation and rivals prepared to make bids for the leadership role. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer'»»»

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran appeared to stall again even as a fragile ceasefire holds across a region still rattled by weeks of strikes, naval incidents and mounting economic pressure. Overnight on Sunday and into early Monday (may 11, 2026), US President Donald Trump stated in a soc»»»

Dubai: UAE property buyers are taking longer to make decisions as regional uncertainty weighs on sentiment, with nearly 45% of market participants still planning to buy a home within the next 12 months. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bigger signal for buyers is th»»»

Dubai: UAE businesses now have extra time to prepare for the country’s mandatory e-invoicing system after authorities extended the deadline for appointing an accredited service provider (ASP) to October 30, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Th»»»

Global oil inventories are shrinking at the fastest pace on record amid continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg has reported. The outlet cited data from Morgan Stanley on Saturday showing that global oil stockpiles fell by about 4.8 million barrels per day between March 1 and Apri»»»

CAIRO: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned the hostile drone attack within Kuwait’s airspace, stressing that such acts constitute a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. Get updated fa»»»

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nah»»»

LONDON: Isolated and traumatized by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global freight flowing hav»»»

DOHA: Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy of the US President to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. During the meeting, the close strategic partnership and cooperati»»»

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old telecoms billionaire has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. He»»»

LONDON: The UK and France will host on Tuesday a multinational meeting of defense ministers on military plans to restore trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said.The announcement came hours after Iran warned London and Paris against sending warships to the region.“The D»»»

Billionaire Wes Edens, co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA club, is shown at Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2015. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday identified Edens as the victim of a billion-dollar extortion plot allegedly hatched by an ex-lover. File Pho»»»

MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the continued blatant and unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, which include the recent launch of two UAVs that were successfully engaged by UAE air defences. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency, th»»»

Manila: Vice President Sara Duterte now faces impeachment in the Hosue of Representatives (House), based on current numbers. In short: The House move to impeach the VP based on documents seen and testimonies heard so far is widely expected the happen. A House plenary vote is due in the House on Mon»»»

US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran insisted it would not surrender the strategic leverage it has gained around the Strait of Hormuz. The contents of Iran’s response have not been made public, b»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the targeting of the territories and territorial waters of the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, reaffirming its support for all measures taken by the Gulf states to safeguard their security and stability. In a statement issued Sunday,»»»

RIYADH: Al-Ittihad kept their hopes of securing continental football for the 2026/27 season alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Damac at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Goals from Houssem Aouar and Abdulaziz Al-Bishi — the latter coming deep into stoppage time — lifted t»»»

BARCELONA: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»

Tribune News Network Doha More than 150 Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering students have earned their diplomas, marking a new generation of engineering leaders prepared to contribute to Qatar’s knowledge economy and communities around the world. The Class of 2026 includes graduates with bach»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a luncheon at Lusail Palace on Sunday to honour Al Gharafa Sports Club, the 2026 Amir Cup champions, and runners-up Al Sadd SC. The banquet celebrated the winning players, coaching and management staff, along with a lineup of sports and m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 under the theme “A Pathway to Excellence”, during a ceremony that took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The Cl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to distribute potable water to internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Implemented in cooperation with the Coastal Munici»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has achieved a significant milestone, ranking 9th among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Qatar 2026 (Large Category) while also earning Great Place to Work certification for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition fol»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, in cooperation with the Public Prosecution and the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Unit of Egypt, inaugurated a special training course titled “Parallel Financial Investigation and Mone»»»

Tribune news network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Economics, concluded the Al Fikra National Competition for Higher Education 2026, a leading national initiative that brings together university students from across Qatar to showc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) is inviting the public behind the scenes of its archaeological work at the second edition of Orientation Day 2026, taking place at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium from 9am to 2pm on May 14. Organised by Qatar Museums’ Archaeology Departmen»»»

Barcelona: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»

QNA DOHA Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on Sunday launched the National Volunteer»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at the Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Al Abdulghani Motors, Qatar’s Lexus dealership, has announced the recall of Lexus RC-F 2015-2020 and GS-F 2016-2019 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the low-pressure fuel pump, which may res»»»

The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of continued mediation and dialogue to address the root causes of the crisis and prevent renewed escalation. Sheikh Mohammed also held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi to discuss efforts aimed at promoting peace and maintaini»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Tajikistan to Qatar HE Nurmurod Mahmadali on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation, and ways to enhance them, as well as several»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Music Affairs Centre at Qatar’s Ministry of Culture organised the “Memory of the Melody” concert, featuring the centre’s Musical Ensemble, the “Awtar Al Watan” Choir, and the “Young Nahham” group, alongside a special participation by the Sidra Children’s Choir. The eve»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In the corridors of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inside the legal departments of national institutions and across the meeting rooms where international partnerships take shape, a pattern is beginning to take hold. Many of the people doing that work share something »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) to deliver specialised training programmes covering media and administrative courses and diplomas, in line with the latest professional standards and practices. The MoU»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of Germany to Qatar HE Oliver Owcza on Sunday. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen and further develop bilateral cooperation, particularly in labour and employment. (QNA)»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri chaired the Award’s regular Board meeting on Sunday, convened shortly after the close of the application period for the current edition of the Award on »»»

Tribune News Network Bogotá (Colombia) The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation has been awarded the prestigious Simón Bolívar Order of Democracy – Grand Cross by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, one of the country’s highest honours. The distinction recognises the Foundation’s contribution»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the launch of the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council. The exhibition is scheduled to take place from May 12 to 14 at th»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he has rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for ending the Iran war, deeming it "totally unacceptable." "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it -- TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" Trump posted on his Truth Social p»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom's condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the treacherous targeting of the territorial lands and waters of each of the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait, reaffirming the Kingdom's solidarity wit»»»

Doha: In an era where digital distractions often overshadow the written, Ayesha Shakeel Shaikh, a dedicated Grade 8 student at Al-Arqam Academy, has officially joined the ranks of published authors. With the simultaneous release of two distinct books; the fantasy novel LOST SOULS OF AURENWOOD and t»»»

On May 7, 2026, the US Central Command reported that Iranian forces — including IRGC missiles, drones, and small fast boats sometimes described as part of a “mosquito fleet” — attacked three American guided-missile destroyers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman. Also Read»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a police checkpoint in the northwestern Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the State of Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence, »»»

CAIRO: Egypt will receive ‌an extra $300 million as part of a World Bank development financing package to help it confront fallout from the Iran war, Stephane Guimbert, the World Bank’s division director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, told reporters on Saturday. The package, consisting of $800 mil»»»