Sofia: Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev was sworn in today as Prime Minister of his country, less than three weeks after the eighth general election in five years. 124 members of parliament voted in favor of the single-party government formed by Radev to replace the caretaker government, whil»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said. Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday morning, sending an ash cloud 10 kilometres (six miles) into the sky, with no tow»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - The weather will be temporarily cloudy on Saturday on most regions, getting sometimes very cloudy in the north-west and midland with light and scattered showers expected during the night in the north-east. The wind will blow...»»»

DHAKA: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas bowled in a disciplined manner to reduce Bangladesh to 380-7 at lunch Saturday on Day 2 of the first of two cricket Tests. On Friday, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century put Bangladesh in a strong position on the opening day. Shanto made 101 off 130 balls, i»»»

“Of course, we will keep Georgi Kandev as Secretary General of the Interior Ministry. He demonstrated his capabilities throughout the entire election campaign and in the fight against vote-buying,” Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists here on Saturday. Radev said he expects the Ministry of I»»»

New York, USA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called today for restraint to avoid further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing concern over the exchange of fire between Iran and the United States in the strait. During a press conference, the spokesperson for the Secretary-General o»»»

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RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s economy continues to grow, the Kingdom is seeking to strike the balance between maintaining relationships with established partners while also attracting new players into the market. Whether it’s allowing international speculators to invest directly in the Kingdom’s stock »»»

With its debut fast approaching, the all-new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island is confirming reservations for first arrivals on May 20 to this oasis of pristine beaches, rolling sand dunes and a picture-perfect sand bank that stretches into a turquoise lagoon. “This remarka»»»

Canberra, Australia: The Australian government will invest an additional 387.4 million Australian dollars (about 280.7 million U.S. dollars) into the country's national science agency over the next four years to ensure sustainable delivery of groundbreaking research, a senior minister said on Satur»»»

Paris, France: Elon Musk has launched a campaign against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. France opened an inquiry in January 2025 into allegations that X, formerly known as Twitter, was used to interfere in French politics. The probe has »»»

Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the Iranian aggressive and terrorist attacks targeting the UAE with ballistic missiles and drones, stressing that these acts constitute a serious escalation and a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter an»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national HIV taskforce has recommended a crackdown on the sale of reusable syringes and mislabeling of medical products as part of a broader effort to curb the spread of the virus, the Pakistani health ministry said on Saturday, amid rising infection rates in the country. The »»»

The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months. Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting »»»

The fallout from the war on Iran and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is triggering a geopolitical and economic shockwave far beyond the Gulf, reshaping alliance dynamics from Berlin to Manila and raising new doubts about the credibility of the so-called American security umb»»»

Israeli aggression in southern Lebanon continued on Saturday despite the declared ceasefire, with ongoing artillery shelling as well as drone and air strikes. The occupation army carried out sustained artillery shelling on the towns of Barashit, Safad Al-Batikh, and Touline, extending to Ghandouriy»»»

Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy — and relief — riding the waves of the territory’s Mediterranean coastal waters. Only three or four men still surf due to a shortage of surfboards»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a new vessel dedicated to monitoring and scientific research, marking a significant step in enhancing Qatar’s marine environmental monitoring system. The vessel is part of the ministry’s broader efforts to upgrade field operation too»»»

The Immortal Regiment march dedicated to Victory Day has concluded in Bishkek. Tens of thousands of people took part in the procession. Residents of Kyrgyzstan came out carrying portraits of their relatives and loved ones — veterans of the Great Patriotic War and home-front workers. Among the parti»»»

On Saturday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev defended the government’s decision to appoint Stancho Stanev as deputy chairperson of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and to task him with serving as acting head of the Agency until a permanent chairperson is named. Radev explained that deputy c»»»

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group, inaugurated the 10th edition of Gulf News Edufair this morning at The H Dubai Hotel, marking the start of one of the UAE’s largest higher education»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds across the country, both inshore and offshore, along with high seas offshore. In its daily weather report, the department forecast relatively hot to hot conditions inshore until 6pm on Saturday, with slight dust expected in s»»»

The anniversary of the Great Victory was marked in Osh city with the Immortal Regiment march. According to the press service of the City Hall, early in the morning around one thousand residents walked along Alymbek Datka Street to the central square, carrying portraits of their grandfathers and rel»»»

Russian singer Nikolay Baskov took part in the Immortal Regiment march in Karakol. Around one thousand people joined the event. Carrying portraits of their relatives, participants walked from Abdrakhmanov and Tynystanov streets to Victory Park. There, they laid flowers at the Eternal Flame and hono»»»

On May 9, 2017, President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey citing mistakes he allegedly made in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. 1 of 7 | U.S. President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with James Comey, director of the FBI during in the Blue Room of the White House»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US economy continues to display notable resilience against an increasingly complex and uncertain global backdrop, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. QNB noted that this resilience comes despite several headwinds, including elevated uncertainty, persis»»»

Today, May 9, Russia commemorates the 81st anniversary of Victory Day—a solemn and proud tribute to the Soviet triumph in World War II. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Moscow's Red Square, where the annual military parade is underway to mark the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory in Wo»»»

Dubai: A four-year-old boy in northeastern China has survived an 11-storey fall after climbing onto a window ledge to see whether his parents were returning home — a dramatic incident that has gripped social media and stunned doctors treating him. The boy, identified by local media only by his nick»»»

In the city of Naryn, the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War was marked with an Immortal Regiment march, a memorial rally, and a small concert program. According to the municipal press service, flowers were laid at the monument to soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War, a »»»

“I strongly believe that Bulgaria will have a consolidated position in its foreign policy relations,” President Iliana Iotova told journalists here on Saturday when asked what she expects from the new Government regarding foreign policy. “Our voice in Europe must be just as strong as that of the ot»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump expressed hope that the three-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by the United States and set to begin Saturday, would be extended. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said he would like to see a "big extension" of the ceasefire»»»

In honor of May 9, hundreds march through India’s capital carrying portraits of WWII heroes. The Immortal Regiment honors soldiers, civilians, and families who sacrificed everything to defeat fascism.Russia‘The Enemy Will Be Crushed’: Sputnik Revives Iconic Soviet WWII Broadcast06:29 GMT»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War. According to him, May 9 is traditionally observed as the Great Day of Victory — a date of deep historical, moral, and spiritual significance. It is both a bright holiday and a day»»»

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Authorities have announced the arrest of two people in suspicion of sharing child sexual abuse material online. Police said the arrests, which took place from Tuesday to Thursday, were part of an operation codenamed “Broken chain,” which received assistance from internet and communications provider»»»

President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev laid flowers at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia in memory of Bulgarian soldiers who died in the fight against Nazism. Later, the Bulgarian head of State will take part in the ceremony of raising the flag of the European Union in fr»»»

Sputnik has recreated the voice of chief Soviet radio announcer revealing the start of World War II. ‘The enemy will be crushed’: Sputnik recreates voice of chief Soviet radio announcer revealing start of World War IIYuri Levitan was the defining voice of the WW2 era throughout the USSR.On June 22,»»»

Rory McIlroy is softening his stance on the return of ‌players from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour, acknowledging Friday that bringing back more defectors from the breakaway circuit could be a net positive. With the future of LIV in doubt after Saudi ​Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it is pulli»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military called on residents of more than half a dozen villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate on Saturday ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting. “In light of the terrorist Hezbollah’s violation of »»»

VENICE: Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions»»»

Amid the labyrinth of canals and centuries-old palazzos that define Venice Biennale, a new voice rises from the Horn of Africa with urgency, poetry, and quiet power. At the 61st edition of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, the Somalia National Pavilion emerges not merely as »»»

World Migratory Bird Day was marked on May 9 as a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats along migration routes, the Ministry of Environment and Water said here on Saturday. This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts - Your Observ»»»

Mexico City: Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches. Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heat wave impacting several st»»»

ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking, the Pakistani interior ministry said on Saturday, with officials from both countries pledging closer intelligence-sharing and collaboration between anti-narcotics agencies. The »»»

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The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have named an eastern grey kangaroo ‘Cwtch,’ which is Welsh for cuddle, at Australia Zoo, according to BBC. Conservationist Robert Irwin, the son of Steve Irwin, made the announcement from the zoo in Queensland in a joint Instagram post with the W»»»

In a week thats’s seen renewed hope for ending the war in Iran, ten weeks since it started, with four weeks of stalemate, a ceasefire and skirmishes over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Intermittent peace talks have boiled down to a fourteen-point, one-page “memorandum of understanding”, craf»»»

Mexico City: The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration. Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Li»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said. Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday morning, sending an ash cloud 10 kilometres (six miles) into the sky, with no tow»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Saturday said that May 9 will be a difficult working day for Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Every May 9 for the president is a difficult working day. Given that it is a solemn day, given that it is a Memorial Day, given that it is, as for an»»»