New York: President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States' first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs. "I did not know that number," the billionaire Trump told the New York Post, addi»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization hailed on Thursday good collaboration with the United States and US institutions over a deadly hantavirus outbreak, despite Washington's announced withdrawal from the UN agency. Three people have died and five others have been sickened in a rare hantavirus outb»»»

A tow truck driver in Saskatchewan, Canada, used his truck to rescue a moose he found stuck in ice. Photo courtesy of Rebel Towing A tow truck driver in Saskatchewan, Canada, is going viral after turning an ordinary service call into a rescue for a stranded moose. Clint Gottinger, owner of Rebel To»»»

May 7 (UPI) -- A Florida woman who thought an intruder was trying to break into her home investigated the ruckus on her lanai and found something more surprising: two alligators fighting. Kayla Burress said she was inside her Ave Maria home with her sleeping baby recently when she heard a loud nois»»»

State utilities compete for North Jeolla Province project with domestic turbine supply likely Buses are parked at the World Scout Jamboree campsite in Saemangeum, near the planned offshore wind project area off the coast of Buan in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Photo by LEE HYUN-WOO /EPA May »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at Alman-Qusayr triangle»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP)- European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris said as he met Thursday with Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh there is readiness to consider projects tabled by Tunisia for investment or...»»»

JEDDAH: The ongoing Jeddah Beauty Show has transformed the Superdome into a showcase of makeup, skincare, fragrance and wellness innovations. Opening at the weekend and running until May 10, the event has brought together local and international brands, industry specialists and emerging entrepreneu»»»

A man was arrested near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor yesterday after he rushed the disgraced brother of King Charles III while he was walking his dogs, police said. File Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA May 7 (UPI) -- A man was arrested for public order offense and possession of a weapon near »»»

She also urges Washington to recognize the severity of the U.S. drug consumption crisis and strengthen efforts to stop the illegal flow of firearms into Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in her morning press conference Thursday, rejected criticism from the President Donald Trump over her»»»

Abu Dhabi: Building on the longstanding strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the French Republic, and under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, the 18th session of the UAE–France Strategic Dialogu»»»

FRANKFURT: A German holidaymaker has won almost 1,000 euros in compensation after lodging a legal complaint about other tourists reserving all the sun loungers at his hotel with towels, a court said Thursday. He went on a package holiday costing over 7,000 euros with his family to the Greek island »»»

LONDON: More than 75 survivors have been awarded “full compensation” for suffering sexual abuse at the hands of late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, and nearly another 200 claims are being processed, a company scheme told AFP Thursday. “We can confirm that 259 survivors have entered the process, ma»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh and Pakistan open their two-match Test series in Mirpur on Friday, with the hosts aiming to complete a remarkable double after their historic away whitewash in 2024. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has made no secret of his ambitions, insisting his side must post big firs»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that Qatar, in coordination with Gulf countries, is prioritizing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the regional crisis and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview wit»»»

Joe Jackson London: Britain accused China on Thursday of breaching UK sovereignty and vowed to summon its ambassador after two Chinese-British dual nationals were convicted of spying on Hong Kong dissidents on Beijing's behalf. A London jury found the pair -- a retired Hong Kong policeman and a for»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - The correctional chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced journalist Zied El Heni to one year in prison on Thursday evening for “offending others via public communication networks,” a judicial source told TAP news...»»»

London - GBRLondon, May 7, 2026 (AFP) - - A serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police and four ex-officers are being investigated for their handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, a watchdog said Thursday.The probe centres on the quality of police»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Sri Lankan armies on Thursday concluded a two-week joint counter-terror exercise “Shake Hands II” in the northwestern Tarbela city, the Pakistani military’s media wing said, noting that the event was aimed to harnessing military-to-military ties between both nations. Pakist»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Lusail SC has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at developing sporting talent and strengthening institutional growth, following the football team's historic promotion to the country's top division. The strategy for 2026-2030 was unveiled during a ceremony in Doha on Thurs»»»

Umm Al Quwain : Umm Al Quwain Police has honoured three Emirati motorists with the “Ideal Driver” award for 2026 in recognition of their decades-long commitment to safe driving and strict adherence to traffic laws. The recognition ceremony was held at the office of Major General Sheikh Rashid bin A»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is looking to restart Project Freedom this week after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on US access to military bases and airspace, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. On Sunday evening, US President Donald Trump announced Project Freedo»»»

ALGIERS: Algeria face a goalkeeping crisis for the ‌World Cup that they are hoping to alleviate with the return of a player from retirement. Oussama Benbot, retired from the national team after being an unused substitute at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at the end of the year, could prove th»»»

ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Iran discussed diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the region, Pakistan’s foreign office said on Thursday, amid hopes that a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran would end months of fighting that have disrupted global shipping lines and d»»»

Sofia, May 7 (BTA) - Caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski's team on Thursday presented a report on its activity, the Health Ministry said on Facebook. During the last two months, the Ministry terminated dubious public procurements lacking clarity and predictability. To protect the public int»»»

Washington, United States: The United States on Thursday urged Iran to free jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi after her supporters warned she was at risk of dying in custody. Mohammadi, 54, a human rights activist who has spent much of the past two decades behind bars, is believed to»»»

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her last press briefing before maternity leave at the White House in Washington on April 27. She gave birth to her second child May 1. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo May 7 (UPI) -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Th»»»

Dubai: It began as a lesson in saving lives — and suddenly became a real-life emergency. At a training class in Appleton, emergency medical instructor Karl Arps was demonstrating the signs of cardiac distress to students when he unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest — collapsing in front of the ver»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - “Boosting domestic tourism and neighbouring-country tourism is a priority at the current stage,” Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Sofiene Tekaya said at the opening of the first edition of the Tunisian Travel Market (TTM) on...»»»

Two Hamas sources told Asharq Al-Awsat the group’s leadership is weighing a temporary suspension of negotiations, citing what one source called “Israel’s lack of seriousness” in taking any steps to stop “its crimes and daily killings in Gaza.” Talks on the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which took effec»»»

An 85-year-old woman who used a wheelchair died on Thursday afternoon after becoming trapped inside an elevator at the apartment building where she lived in Kifissia, northern Athens. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear. According to initial reports, the woman’s wheelchair bec»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - The Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT) warned against the increasing "cashification" of the Tunisian economy, considering that the simultaneous implementation of several reforms, in a context of strong...»»»

SAN FRANCISCO: Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 percent of the world’s working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft. In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 percent of people ag»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - The Criminal Chamber for terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal decided on Thursday to adjourn the Mornaguia prison escape case until June 4, following a request made by the defence, whilst rejecting all applications for...»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - MP Mohamed Amine Ouerghi, member of the Finance Committee at the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), said the absence of government members from the work of parliamentary committees and plenary sessions of the two...»»»

Damascus, May.7 ( SANA) Mastercard announced the completion of the necessary technical procedures to process international bank card transactions within Syria, a first in over 15 years, paving the way for reconnecting the Syrian market to the global payments network. This step enables point-of-sale»»»

DUBAI: Kylian Mbappé is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Lamine Yamal is out for the rest of the season and so is Brazil star Estêvão. There was also a scare when Mohamed Salah hurt his hamstring recently. Injuries to some of soccer’s biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which starts»»»

AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands will conclude their World Cup preparations with a friendly international against Uzbekistan in New York on June 8, the Dutch football association said on Thursday. The match will be played at the ‌Icahn Stadium ‌with a 1445 local ‌kick-off ⁠time. The Dutch have ⁠already a»»»

ISLAMABAD: A senior Pakistan Air Force (PAF) official said on Thursday that the PAF had downed eight Indian fighter jets during the brief military conflict between the two sides in May last year, stressing that Islamabad had not lost a single aircraft during the skirmishes. Pakistani and Indian mil»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minsiter Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed the latest regional developments with his Swedish counterpart on Thursday. During a call with Pal Jonson, Prince Khalid reviewed Saudi-Swedish defense relations and efforts to promote regional and international security and »»»

In the Saudi Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a Saudi artist of Palestinian origin, Dana Awartani, takes us on an immersive journey to discover an artistic map of archaeological and historical landmarks destroyed by war. It is not a geographical map, but rather a magnificent mosaic composed of thou»»»

Washington, United States: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue. "IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyb»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed fraternal ties and cooperation, particularly in areas that support shared development priorities and contribute to further»»»

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Tunis, May 7 (TAP)- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met Thursday with Ngakala Ignace who presented him with a copy of his credentials as DR Congo's Ambassador to Tunisia with residence in Algiers.The...»»»

Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohammed Al Budaiwi called for concerted international efforts to protect energy security and take the necessary measures to ensure the stability of supply chains, safeguard the continuity of international maritime navigation, and achieve global food security. A»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut chaired on Thursday a session of a council coordinating activities and measures aimed at GDP growth, at which Serbia's Q1 2026 economic performance was reviewed. "It was noted at the session that GDP expanded by 3 pct in Q1 2026, placing Serbia among the top perfor»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Thursday the Serbian side was not satisfied with a proposal received from Hungary's MOL earlier in the day, but that Serbia remained committed to continuing talks with MOL on its acquisition of a Russian majority »»»