Ukraine Violates Truce 1,365 Times in Special Operation Zone - Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - After the announcement of the truce, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out 887 drone strikes, and a total of 1,365 violations of the ceasefire regime were recorded, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. The truce, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin for the cele»»»
Eni completes drilling third well in Zohr fiel
Italian company Eni completed the drilling of the third gas well at its giant offshore Zohr gas field in Egypt. The initial estimations of the third deepwater well are larger than the first and the second, with estimated reserves of 30tn cubic feet. A senior official from Eni told Daily News Egypt »»»
Cloudy weather on Friday
Tunis, May 8 (TAP) — The weather, on Friday, will be cloudy across the entire country. Clouds will become occasionally dense in the afternoon over the northwestern and central regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of...»»»
Riyadh rejects claims Saudi airspace was opened for attacks linked to Iran
Saudi Arabia denied on Thursday that it had authorised the use of its airspace to support offensive military operations, amid mounting regional tensions and reports circulating online about the Kingdom’s position in the ongoing confrontation involving Iran. A Saudi source told Al Arabiya that Riyad»»»
Who Are the Radwan Commanders Israel Has Killed in Lebanon?
Israel’s announcement that it had killed Ahmad Ghaleb Ballout in a strike targeting the Haret Hreik area of Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday renewed focus on the series of assassinations targeting commanders of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force since the outbreak of the Gaza war. The strikes seem to b»»»
Saudi Arabia strengthens mining and energy partnerships with US and Japan
RIYADH: On the sidelines of the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026 in Washington, D.C., Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef held a multilateral meeting with senior executives from US firms DCVC and Tidal Metals to discuss cooperation opportunities in the mi»»»
Vazrazhdane to Not Back Radev Cabinet over Ideological Differences
The Vazrazhdane parliamentary group will not support the Rumen Radev cabinet because of ideological differences, Floor Leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Parliament on Friday. He spoke during a debate on the cabinet line-up proposed by Progressive Bulgaria. "We want Bulgaria to be a sovereign and i»»»
Oil holds above $100 as Hormuz clashes keep fuel costs in focus
Dubai: Oil prices held above $100 a barrel on Friday, even as Brent headed for a deep weekly loss, with traders weighing President Donald Trump’s claim that the Iran ceasefire remains in place against fresh military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
North Korea to deploy new long-range artillery near border - UPI.com
In this photo released Friday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) inspects a munitions factory where a new 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer system is being produced. It will be deployed at the southern border this year, state media said. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, May 8 (UPI) -- North Korea plans t»»»
UNRWA shelters and assists displaced as hostilities persist despite truce
By 4 May, the Ministry of Social Affairs had documented the displacement of over 1.1 million individuals, including 124,231 people in 625 shelters. Active hostilities continued in several areas in the south of Lebanon, despite the ceasefire. Following the three-week extension of the ceasefire annou»»»
Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese towns of Bar’ashit and Safad Al-Batikh: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump, Lula discuss trade, security and rare earth cooperation at White House talks
Washington, May 8 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva discussed economic cooperation, trade and regional security during talks at the White House on Thursday, despite ongoing differences over several international issues, including the Middle East co»»»
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Jakarta: Three hikers, including two foreigners, died and 10 were missing after Mount Dukono on Indonesia's eastern Halmahera island erupted Friday, spewing an ash cloud about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, a local police chief said. "There are three dead, two foreigners and one resident o»»»
From Gaza to Lebanon, videos posted by Israeli soldiers draw scrutiny and outrage
DUBAI: Videos posted online by Israeli soldiers inside bomb-damaged homes and villages in southern Lebanon are drawing growing condemnation, reviving memories of similar footage that surfaced during Tel Aviv’s war on Gaza. The clips, many apparently filmed and uploaded by the soldiers themselves, s»»»
Turkish police detain 29 over Istanbul municipality corruption probe
ISTANBUL: Turkish police on Friday detained 29 people as part of an investigation into corruption allegations at Istanbul’s opposition-run municipality, state media reported. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu — a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — has been imprisoned for over a year and is a»»»
Rubio set to meet Italy’s Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war
ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is opening his second day of fence-mending meetings Friday with talks scheduled with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in a bid to ease tensions over the war with Iran. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, his complaints about Europe’s unwillingness to help the US »»»
David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes
LONDON: David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed” by birthday greetings as he turned 100 on Friday in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster after decades of trailblazing work. After more than 70 years of film-making, Attenborough’s instantly re»»»
Israeli Channel 12: Hezbollah has launched approximately 160 drones at Israeli army forces so far, around 90 of which were fiber-optic guided and directly tethered to their operators - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli warplanes strike towns of Jmeijmeh, Byout Al-Seyyad, Deir Ames and Al-Nmeiriyeh: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli drone strike targted a civilian car on road between Kfar Shouba and Kfar Hamam, leading to martyrdom of Civil Defense member Hafez Yahya - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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France Says Sending Envoy Back to Algeria to Ease Relations
Paris will return its ambassador to Algeria and send a senior envoy to ceremonies marking a colonial-era massacre in its former colony to improve frayed relations, the French presidency said on Friday. Ties between France and Algeria have been fraught since 2024, when Paris officially backed Morocc»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Will Not Back Proposed Cabinet but Wishes them Success, Deputy Floor Leader Says
"We will not back the proposed cabinet but I still wish them success in the uphill task to eliminate the systematic prerequisites for the political crisis that brought them to power," Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Bozhidar Bozhanov said here on Friday, addressing a plenary debate on a cab»»»
PHCC marks World Hand Hygiene Day with nationwide public awareness campaign
Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, is participating in the World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 campaign, held for the eighteenth year under the global initiative “Save Lives: Clean Your Hands.” The campaign aims to reinforce hand hy»»»
Catering prices up by 2.8% over one year: statistics
Skopje, 6 May 2026 (MIA) - The prices of catering services in April 2026, compared to the same month of the previous year, increased by 2.8%, the State Statistical Office data show. The prices of catering services in April 2026 increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month. The prices of caterin»»»
Aman Centre concludes awareness campaign across health centres
Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has concluded a series of awareness activities organised in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and the Primary Health Care Corporation. The initiative was co»»»
QSTP, TotalEnergies launch WaterTech Accelerator
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with TotalEnergies, has marked the start of the QSTP , TotalEnergies WaterTech Accelerator. The programme brings together a global community of founders working on innovative solutions across the water»»»
Qatar continues Consultations on Human Rights Action Plan
Consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), organised by the committee tasked with preparing the plan, continued yesterday under the chairmanship of Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. The session, which forms»»»
Recent US-Iran violence threatens Lebanon's shaky ceasefire
Any agreement between the United States and Iran can also help lower tensions in Lebanon, where a separate truce was under renewed strain after an Israeli strike on southern Beirut killed a commander from militant group Hezbollah on Wednesday. But recent violence threatens to unravel the fragile tr»»»
UK’s Labour suffers early losses in crunch local polls
London: Britain’s ruling Labour Party suffered losses in local polls Friday, according to early results, as Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration Reform UK made clear gains. The ballot is the biggest electoral test for beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer, less than two years since he ousted the Conse»»»
Philippines: War on 'text blasters' — ex-POGO phishers peddle scam machines that hijack your phone
Manila: Authorities here are ramping up a nationwide crackdown on illegal "text blasters" — high-powered GSM devices — now peddled on Facebook Marketplace and online store Shopee by ex-workers from shuttered offshore gaming operations. While centralised scam hubs have declined, the Philippine Natio»»»
Egypt’s Tax Reform: Paving the Way for Entrepreneurial Growth
In a move to invigorate the entrepreneurial spirit and ease the financial burdens faced by small businesses and freelancers, the Egyptian government has unveiled a sweeping series of tax reforms. Announced by Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk during the Digital Payments, Financial Inclusion, and Digi»»»
Progressive Bulgaria MP Says Proposed Cabinet Is Built on "Clear Philosophy, Consistent Logic, Respect for People of This Country"
Konstantin Prodanov MP of Progressive Bulgaria Friday said the cabinet line-up proposed by Progressive Bulgaria prime minister-designate Rumen Radev on Thursday “is not simply a list of names, but a pragmatic, capable, and well-prepared team with the expertise to guide Bulgaria through today’s glob»»»
PHCC expert advises patients to manage allergies through preventive measures
Doha, Qatar: With changing seasons and fluctuating weather conditions, along with the spread of dust in our homes and workplaces, many people experience bothersome symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. These symptoms are not merely a passing “cold”; they are often signs of allergic»»»
Amir sends congratulations to Pope of Vatican
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the National Day of the Vatican City State.»»»
UAE proved its readiness and national cohesion during crises, says Anwar Gargash
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the UAE had demonstrated a high level of readiness and strong national cohesion despite regional and global challenges, stressing that the country is determined to continue its path towards further progress and pros»»»
Drivers alert: Partial closure announced on Arabian Gulf Street in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility announced a partial road closure on Arabian Gulf Street (E20) in Abu Dhabi from Friday until Monday as part of ongoing traffic and infrastructure works in the capital. According to a notice issued on the authority’s official social media platforms, the closure affects »»»
France’s ambassador to Algeria to return to post: presidency
PARIS: Paris will return its ambassador to Algeria and send a senior envoy to ceremonies marking a colonial-era massacre in its former colony to improve frayed relations, the French presidency said on Friday. A deputy minister of the armed forces, Alice Rufo, will on Friday attend ceremonies markin»»»
Civil defense rescuer killed in Israeli strike on Rashaya-Kfarshouba road
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed a member of the civil defense, the rescue organization said Friday, a day after another strike killed a rescuer from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee. In a statement, the civil defense said their rescuer was killed "as a result of an Israel»»»
Israeli Channel 12: Security assessments indicate that Hezbollah maintains a dedicated network in southern Lebanon of roughly 100 operatives specializing exclusively in FPV drone operations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
The U.S. military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had initiated the exchange of fire. The latest violence threatens to unravel a fragile truce in effect since April 8 that brought an end to weeks of U.S.-Israel»»»
Lebanese PM plans Syria visit to discuss bilateral cooperation, minister says
Beirut, May 8 (SANA) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is preparing to visit Syria with a ministerial delegation to discuss expanding cooperation between the two countries, Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos said Thursday. Speaking after a Lebanese cabinet session, Morcos said Salam would »»»
Body found in burning car in central Greece
The body of a man was found inside a burning passenger car early Friday near the Domokos railway station in central Greece. Firefighters discovered the remains while extinguishing the vehicle fire in the municipality of Domokos in the Fthiotida region. Seven firefighters with three fire engines res»»»
Emirates unveils striking new UAE flag livery on its Airbus superjumbo
Dubai: Emirates has unveiled a new Airbus A380 livery featuring a giant UAE flag stretched across the fuselage of the aircraft, expanding the airline’s long-running use of national imagery on its fleet. The design, introduced on aircraft A6-EVG, extends the airline’s existing UAE flag tail artwork »»»
Shura Council Speaker meets parliamentary leaders
Podgorica: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, met with President of the Senate, Faisal Akef Al Fayez, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mazen Qadi, on the sidelines of the first Summit of Speakers of Parliaments and Presiden»»»
Three dead, several injured after Indonesian volcano erupts - UPI.com
Mount Dukono in Indonesia's North Maluku province erupted Friday morning, killing at least three people, officials said. Photo courtesy of MAGMA Indonesia/X May 8 (UPI) -- At least three people were reported dead and several others injured after Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted Friday morning, acco»»»
Ehsan launches 9th Scientific Research and Innovation competition
Doha: The Centre for Empowerment and Elderly Care (Ehsan), affiliated with the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has launched the ninth edition of its Scientific Research and Innovation Competition. The initiative is organised in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Q»»»
CGB organises workshop on evacuation procedures, workplace safety
Doha, Qatar: In a continued drive to foster a robust culture of security and safety within government workplaces, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) recently organised a specialised workshop titled “Evacuation Procedures for Facilities and Occupational Safety and Health Stand»»»
Awqaf Ministry issues 7th international ‘Waqf’ journal
THE PENINSULA DOHA: The Endowment Studies Center at the General Directorate of Endowments, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has released the seventh issue of its peer-reviewed international scientific journal “Waqf”, reinforcing its role as a leading knowledge platform in the fields»»»
QICCA concludes ‘Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme’
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber recently concluded the second edition of the 'Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme' in 2026, held in cooperation with Qatar University’s Centre for Continuing Education. The progr»»»
How Najdi heritage inspired the design of new desert resort Amansamar
DUBAI: The latest addition to Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning luxury hospitality industry is Amansamar, a resort set in the dramatic landscape of Wadi Safar in Diriyah. Amansamar was designed by Denniston — a firm led by renowned Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy — to reflect a contemporary interpretat»»»