Turkish police on Friday fired tear gas and arrested dozens of people holding May Day demonstrations in Istanbul, AFP journalists said. Two groups were specially singled out in the city's European side after signaling their intention to march to Taksim square -- the scene of several anti-government»»»

The United Arab Emirates has long been recognised as a regional leader in education, investing heavily in both infrastructure and human capital to drive national progress. Over the past decade, the UAE’s scholarship landscape has expanded dramatically, with government, private, and institutional pr»»»

SAO TOME: President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe HE Carlos Vila Nova received the credentials of HE Yusuf bin Mohammed Al Hilal, (non-resident) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. The ambassad»»»

The Justice Department under Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche brought a lawsuit against New Jersey on Thursday challenging its laws that offer in-state benefits to some eligible noncitizen students. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 1 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors are suing New Jersey»»»

Abu Dhabi: As part of its ongoing efforts to advance the smart mobility ecosystem and develop the maritime transport sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the launch of field trials fo»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have summoned a motorist who deliberately removed his vehicle’s front number plate and drove through a red light at high speed. Police shared a video of the incident, with the car moving at speed before crossing the junction against the signal without front plate number, endange»»»

Brazil’s Congress on Thursday overrode a presidential veto to pass a bill reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, dealing a blow to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The measure, set to face legal challenges, could cut his term by about 20 years»»»

Iran's supreme leader declared on Thursday that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defiantly rejecting a warning from President Donald Trump that an economically punishing US naval blockade could be enforced for months to come. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Oliver McTerna»»»

Tehran's air defences were activated for around 20 minutes late Thursday "to counter small aircraft and reconnaissance drones", Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported. And the administration of US President Donald Trump signalled it would not be reined in by a looming deadline to secure congression»»»

Amid geopolitical volatility and economic fragility, François Picard is pleased to welcome John W.H. Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Denton is warning that "the Strait of Hormuz is about much more than oil and gas": We are drifting toward a food security cris»»»

Amid geopolitical volatility and economic fragility, François Picard is pleased to welcome John W.H. Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Denton is warning that "the Strait of Hormuz is about much more than oil and gas": We are drifting toward a food security cris»»»

The US President is reportedly considering new military strike options against Iran. According to Axios, US Central Command has drafted a plan involving a series of “short and powerful” strikes aimed at breaking the current stalemate in negotiations. The report briefly pushed oil prices up by nearl»»»

China's foreign minister on Thursday urged the United States to maintain "stability" between the two powers and warned that Taiwan posed the biggest risk, weeks before President Donald Trump visits Beijing. In a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing»»»

Jihadist fighters in Mali have called for a broad uprising against the country’s military rulers, escalating tensions as they move to tighten pressure on the capital, Bamako. The appeal comes days after coordinated attacks on junta positions and coincides with the start of a blockade on key roads i»»»

In tonight's programme: Mali pays tribute to Defence Minister Sadio Camara, who was killed last weekend. Also, Sabastian Sawe gets a hero's welcome in Kenya after making history in the London Marathon. Plus the world gets a fresh look at Winnie Mandela in a new Netflix documentary.»»»

It’s the world’s largest sailing ship and it’s about to set sail from Saint-Nazaire, the town in Western France where it was built. The giant three-masted luxury vessel can accommodate 130 passengers, who will pay up to €200,000 for an exclusive week-long cruise. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports»»»

French residents are three to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium in their bodies than their European counterparts, ingesting dangerous amounts of the carcinogenic metal through the food they eat. Experts blame government inaction, farming practices and a historic reliance o»»»

Dubai: UAE hotels will start hiring again as a wave of refurbishments ends — but the jobs coming back will look very different, according to hoteliers and hospitality consultants. UAE hotels are preparing to ramp up hiring once ongoing renovations wrap up, but industry executives say the next phase»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) — Temperatures will drop on Friday. Highs will range from 19°C to 24°C across the north, center, and southeast, rising to between 25°C and 29°C in the southwest, and reaching up to 33°C in the far south.The weather will be partly...»»»

Germany said Thursday it was "prepared" for a possible reduction in US troops threatened by President Donald Trump, who kept up his barrage of attacks on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump said that Washington was considering redeploying some of the tens of thousands of its troops stationed in German»»»

Singapore: Gold prices were largely steady on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss amid mounting inflation concerns and expectations that interest rates will stay higher for longer. In spot trading, gold fell 0.1% to $4,614.98 per ounce, heading for a weekly decline of about 2% after hitt»»»

Israel's new death penalty law permitting the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks perpetuates racial discrimination against them, a United Nations committee said Friday, urging its immediate repeal. The law amounts to a grave erosion of human rights, the UN Committee on the Elimin»»»

The National Development Agency (NDA) announced yesterday the signing in Benghazi of a contract for the implementation of the ‘‘National Food Sovereignty Project – 1,000 Centre Pivot Irrigation Circuits’’. The signing, under the banner ”Towards sustainable food sufficiency”, was in the presence of »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has firmly rejected Iran’s nomination for a vice-presidential role at the latest review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, warning that elevating Tehran to a leadership position would undermine the credibility of the global non-proliferation regime. The nominatio»»»

Washington, May 1 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to reduce American troop deployments in Germany and expand possible cuts to Italy and Spain, amid escalating tensions with European allies over the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran. “The United States is studying and reviewi»»»

BANIYAS, Syria: Russia has emerged as the main supplier of oil to Syria, Reuters reporting shows, despite the new government’s alignment with the West and widespread ‌distrust of Moscow over its military support for fallen leader Bashar Assad. Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75 percent to abo»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that Americans support the US operation against Iran, a claim that stands at odds with multiple national surveys showing most adults in the nation oppose the conflict. The war, which began with a US-Israeli bombing campaign in February and was initially e»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: An Israeli Merkava shells the outskirts of Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun 01-05-2026 10:51 AM Latest »»»

A majority of South Koreans support raising the country's senior age threshold to 70 from the current 65, a survey showed Friday. In this file photo, attendees take part in a Senior Citizens' Day ceremony in Seoul on October 2, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap A majority of South Koreans support raising »»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said on Friday that ongoing discussions on the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the importance of collective international action and adherence to international law. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downlo»»»

Global Village is dialling up the fun this season with an even brighter and bolder Carnaval. Starting from May 1, 2026, guests can enjoy unlimited access to all Global Village rides for Dh99 only. Guests can avail the limited-time offer at all ticketing counters by the gates or at Carnaval as well »»»

Athens: Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw.Escorted by Greek coast guards, some 175 activists were taken in four buses to a town whose name was no»»»

Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw. Escorted by Greek coast guards, some 175 activists were taken in four buses to a town whose name was not discl»»»

Russia has test launched its new Soyuz-5 rocket for the first time, the country's space agency said late on Thursday, saying it had lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan without any issues. The Soyuz-5, which Roscosmos, ‌Russia's space ‌agency, describes as a ‌launch ⁠vehicle equipp»»»

Dubai: If you’ve been wondering why Chinese EVs are suddenly everywhere on UAE roads, the answer goes back more than a decade. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For the past 10 to 15 years, China has been building the capacity, supply chains, battery ecosystem and manufa»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers an address at an event commemorating Labor Day at Cheong Wa Dae on Friday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to workplace safety in his address to mark Labor Day at Cheong Wa Dae. "I will neither compromise »»»

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) reported that it had held ‘‘a significant’’ meeting last Tuesday (28 April), at its Tripoli headquarters, with a high-level delegation from China. The meeting aimed to strengthen international partnerships and expand cooperation in clean energy, as we»»»

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Bangkok: Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest and her sentence has been reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty for a Buddhist holiday. Accompanying the announcement was a photo of the 80-year-old leader dressed in a traditional white blouse and skirt and »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality marked International Workers’ Day by honouring a group of outstanding workers in recognition of their dedication, commitment, and vital role in supporting municipal services and operations. The tribute highlighted the importance of workers as key partners in achie»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre has issued a warning, through its recently released Cybersecurity Awareness Guide During Crises, highlighting six cyber threats it describes as the most prevalent during emergencies. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, »»»

The Libyan Industry Union (LIU) received a delegation from the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday (29 May) in a visit aimed at exploring prospects for cooperation in the fields of industry, training, and skills development. The LIU reported that the meeting included discussions on ways to»»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade hailed last Wednesday (29 April) the significant price declines in the white and red meat market. This follows a similar announcement of price falls in fish earlier this month. VegetablesThe ministry had also announced significant price falls in v»»»

Abu Dhabi: France's top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf a»»»

In the middle of a field filled with bright red poppies, Afghans frolic among the spring flowers in a tradition deeply rooted in the country's north. Families flocked to the valleys of Shirin Tagab district, near the border with Turkmenistan, to be among thousands of flowers that appeared after abu»»»

Dubai: Oil headed for a second weekly gain after US President Donald Trump said he would maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports, keeping markets focused on whether the Strait of Hormuz can reopen soon and how long the pressure on fuel, freight and wider consumer costs may last. Sign up for our »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that US restrictive measures in the areas of testing, certification, and telecommunications are undermining the stability of trade relations between the two countries, and Beijing strongly opposes Washington's actions. "These restr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spain summons Israeli charge d’affaires, strongly condemns the interception and arrest of 175 Gaza-bound Sumud aid flotilla activists, incl»»»

People hold up placards during a protest organized by the "Campaign Against Antisemitism" outside Downing Street in London, Britain, On Thursday. On Friday, police charged Essa Suleiman, 45, with three counts of attempted murder in connection with the Golders Green attack. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA »»»