A discussion under the initiative "Foster Me" on Monday brought together representatives of various institutions, clergy and foster parents at the BTA press club in Blagoevgrad. The national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA) aims to promote foster care, and the discussi»»»

BRUSSELS - The European Commission (EC) has made no decision on freezing funds intended for Serbia, or on anything similar, EC spokesperson Markus Lammert said on Monday, adding that the EC is continuously evaluating whether the relevant conditions for EU support through financial instruments have »»»

Police officers at the scene of a deadly mass shooting attack targeting a Jewish community Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Dec. 14. The shooting in which 15 people were killed and 40 injured prompted the government to order a Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism. File photo By Mick»»»

1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in Italy. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet this week with Pope Leo XIV in Italy, with planned topics including the Middle East a»»»

New Delhi: India’s political landscape was dramatically reshaped on Monday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged into new territory with a historic breakthrough in West Bengal while retaining Assam and consolidating its position in Puducherry, even as a political earthquake in Tamil Nadu and a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Two soldiers were injured in a clash with Hezbollah fighters today 04-05-2026 16:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media»»»

The Iranian Navy fired warning shots near hostile vessels after US destroyers attempted to approach the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any such move would be regarded as a violation of the ceasefire.In a statement released on Monday, the Iranian Army said US destroyers had attempted to move toward »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted an Emirati tanker affiliated with ADNOC Company using two drones, while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it a flagrant violation of the rules of international law and freedom of maritime navigatio»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, condemned the continued Iranian aggression following a drone attack on a national oil tanker operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on his X account, Gargash said the brutal Irania»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today launched a new initiative to transform towards Agentic AI (self-executing and self-leading artificial intelligence) in Dubai’s private sector. The move fol»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established command post of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with bombs droppe»»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully performed a total hip replacement using an advanced surgical technique applied for the first time in Qatar, reflecting the ongoing commitment to advancing the country's healthcare sector. The procedure was performed on an American woman in her »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: 'Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All' still an urgent need. Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing effor»»»

Paris, May 4 (SANA) Methane emissions are back in focus as France calls for faster global action, warning of a widening gap between international pledges and actual reductions, with levels remaining persistently high. French Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut said at a conference hel»»»

The US military on Monday denied claims that Iran struck a Navy vessel as US forces now offer to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began. Tehran over the past two months has attacked some vessels and blocked others that don’t rece»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: "Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All - still an urgent need." Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell on Monday, losing 102.19 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 11,090.65. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.08 billion ($1.62 billion), with 88 stocks advancing and 167 declining. The MSCI Tadawul Index also decreased, down »»»

The Trump administration reclassified cannabis as a Schedule III which could lift some barriers for research. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- The reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III substance is meant to remove barriers for researchers but its effects cou»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - TAP news agency on Monday signed a three-year framework partnership agreement with La Banque Nationale Agricole (BNA) aimed at supporting mutual cooperation and strengthening partnership between the two public institutions. The...»»»

WBJ sat down with Jarosław Dominiak, Chairman of the Board of the Polish Individual Investors Association (SII), to discuss market evolution, investor behavior, and the future of capital markets in Poland WBJ: You have led the Association of Individual Investors for many years and observed the mark»»»

Katowice Airport maintains optimistic growth forecasts, expecting nearly 8 million passengers in 2026 and a record cargo result, with growing interest from Chinese carriers. Regional Polish airports have been only slightly affected by Middle East tensions, with passenger traffic rising across major»»»

Prestige and comfort in the capital’s business district In the heart of Warsaw, in a prestigious location right next to Daszyńskiego Roundabout, new apartment developments have been built to meet the growing expectations of the most discerning clients. Towarowa Towers and Towarowa Square are not me»»»

The European Union's trade chief Maros Sefcovic will hold talks with his US counterpart on Tuesday in Paris, an EU spokesman said, following President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat. Trump said Friday that he will hike US levies on EU cars and trucks from this week to 25 percent, accusing the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shura Council convened its regular sitting on Monday, chaired by the Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, with proceedings focusing on proposals to reinforce parental responsibility and family stability. At the opening of the sitting, members welcomed the participation of the Amir»»»

DUBAI: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates sent an emergency phone alert on Monday warning of potential missile threats and asking residents to immediately seek a safe place and await further instructions, witnesses said.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted a UAE tanker belonging to ADNOC using two drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and freedom of navigation, and a clear breach of UN Security Council »»»

Minutes after issuing an alert across Dubai and Sharjah calling for people to find a safe place, the Ministry of Interior issued another notice assuring people that things have been resolved. "Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your »»»

Dubai: Nearly 95 per cent of residents say Dubai is their preferred place to live, citing safety, religious freedom and quality of life, according to the latest Social Survey, a key benchmark reflecting the emirate’s strong social fabric during the ‘Year of the Family’. The Community Development Au»»»

BURAIDAH: New technology and a national commitment to enhancing food security and supporting agriculture under Saudi Vision 2030 have helped the fish farming sector in Qassim to achieve huge growth in recent years. Because of its desert climate and limited water resources, farmers in the region rai»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli police on Monday warned people not to defy the cancelation of a major pilgrimage near the border with Lebanon, scrapped because of hostilities with Hezbollah, while local media reported thousands had gathered at the site.Fighting between Israeli forces and Iran-backed militant gr»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Monday. During the call, regional developments and the importance of continued coordination and consultation on these matters were discussed, the Saudi Press Agency repo»»»

UAE's Ministry of Interior has issued an alert on phones across Dubai and Sharjah. It said: "Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await further instructions."»»»

Green House Development is betting that Poland’s premium real estate market is ready for a more sophisticated model: one built on prime locations, long-term ownership and wellbeing-led hospitality. Warsaw Business Journal sat down with CEO Adam Sadowski to discuss the company’s evolving strategy, t»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka and the Maldives called for closer cooperation on Monday as both Indian Ocean island states face increased maritime threats, including fallout from the Middle East conflict. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake welcomed his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu on his fir»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Monday, gaining 31.15 points, or 0.30%, to 10,564.57 points. A total of 168,340,098 shares were traded, with a turnover of QR 450,142,911.154 across 32,400 transactions in all sectors. Shares of 36 companies advanced, while 12 declined and»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s leader on Monday condemned Israel’s operations in Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire, repeating the group’s rejection of direct negotiations between the Israeli and Lebanese governments. Israel has kept up deadly strikes on Lebanon despite the April 17 ceasefire that sought to hal»»»

Gold prices nudged lower in thin trade on Monday, weighed down by inflation worries that clouded the US monetary policy outlook, while markets awaited developments in US-Iran peace negotiations. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,588.71 per ounce, as of 0655 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery fell 0»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit has recently announced its program of activities scheduled for this month. During this month, the world-class circuit has prepared a list of high-octane motoring and fitness activities for the community. The following activities are organized on the followi»»»

It just got easier to take the fam to Global Village this year! Thanks to the Family Special Offer, you can now buy four tickets to see the family-friendly entertainment centre for the price of one. (Additional tickets can be tacked on too, for Dh7.5 each.) The offer is valid for a limited time and»»»

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a week-long safety campaign to coincide with GCC Traffic Week 2026, introducing a series of measures aimed at reducing pedestrian accidents across the emirate. Running from 3 to 8 May under the theme "I Cross Safely", the initiative involves a pa»»»

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 vicinity of the reservoir in the town o»»»

Cairo — Egypt is advancing plans for a $2 billion logistics and commercial city within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, in partnership with China, signaling a structural shift in Cairo’s economic strategy toward becoming a regional trade and redistribution hub rather than a traditional manufacturing o»»»

Globalworth’s Anna Korwin-Kulesza discusses why the adaptive office ecosystem is the ultimate tool for businesses navigating today’s market uncertainty.Interview by Morten LindholmWBJ: Could you outline your adaptive office ecosystem and the strategy behind it?Anna Korwin-Kulesza: Today’s entrepren»»»

Sharjah : Rafid Automotive Solutions has introduced a suite of advanced digital solutions enabling customers to complete vehicle-related transactions quickly, efficiently and around the clock through a unified platform, including its mobile application. The initiative supports a fully integrated ec»»»

Since the beginning of 2026, Bulgaria's Commission for Anti-Corruption and Illegal Assets Forfeiture (CACIAF) has confiscated assets worth more than EUR 2 million (BGN 4.266 million) in favour of the State, the commission's press office told BTA on Monday, outlining results from its civil forfeitur»»»

ISLAMABAD: Twenty-two crew members of an Iranian ship seized by the US have been evacuated to Pakistan as a “confidence -building measure” by Washington, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson said on Monday, adding that they will be handed over to Iranian authorities today. US President Donald Tru»»»

OSLO: Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialized medical care to treat a life-threatening heart condition, her brother told Reuters on Monday. Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 while in prison »»»