The Supreme Court said the temporary stay on the ban of telehealth access to mifepristone would be in place until May 11. File Photo by Bill Grenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower court's ruling that implemented a nationwide ban on doctors prescribi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After spotting an Israeli enemy army force positioned inside a house in the town of Al-Bayyada, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted them w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings and vehicles of the Israeli enemy that were attempting to advance i»»»

Mons, Belgium: A Belgian driver went on trial Monday accused of murdering seven people by ploughing his car into a carnival procession in a high-profile case that shocked the country. Paolo Falzone faces up to 30 years in jail for the deadly crash in March 2022. Investigators said he was driving ho»»»

Popayan, Colombia: At least three people were killed and 38 injured at a Colombian monster truck show when a vehicle veered out of control during a stunt and ploughed into a group of spectators, local authorities said Monday. A young girl was among the dead at Sunday's exhibition in the southwester»»»

Islamabad: An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude struck Islamabad, Peshawar, and several areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwestern Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the epicenter was located along the border region between Tajikistan and China, at a depth of 125 kilometers. »»»

The Iranian drone attack on Fujairah’s petroleum industrial site has injured three Indian nationals, according to the Fujairah Media Office. They have been taken to the hospital, said the office, describing their injuries as “moderate”. Fujairah’s Media Office earlier said a “large fire broke out” »»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met on Monday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Bakhtiyor Saidov and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the country. During t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has thanked Russia for its dedication to collective efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the oil market during a meeting with Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, the organization»»»

Fujairah: Three Indian nationals were injured in a drone attack on the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), authorities said on Monday, as emergency teams continued efforts to contain a fire triggered by the incident. In a statement, the Fujairah Media Office said the three men sustained moderate inj»»»

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so across, this mini Pluto is thought to be the solar system's smallest object yet with a clearly detec»»»

Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, the Vatican said, just weeks after the pontiff faced a barrage of criticism by President Donald Trump. During his trip to Rome, the US diplomat is also expected to meet with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian P»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened the week lower, with 24-carat rates dropping by Dh10 per gram on Monday, even as the broader outlook continues to point upward. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The price of 24K gold fell to Dh546 per gram, down f»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - Turkish Ambassador to Tunisia Ahmet Mısbah Demircan said his country lends paramount importance to fostering economic and trade relations with Tunisia, on the occasion of the official opening of the new headquarters of the...»»»

The UAE said Monday that its air defenses were dealing with Iranian missile and drone attacks, after saying that it previously intercepted three missiles over its territorial waters earlier in the day. A drone strike meanwhile caused a fire at an energy installation in the emirate of Fujairah, auth»»»

A Russian missile attack killed seven people in an eastern Ukrainian town and a separate attack left two others dead in a southern village, Kyiv said Monday. A Russian ballistic missile attack on the town of Merefa, outside Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv, killed seven civilians and wounded dozens»»»

The government consistently supports the development of the metro and transportation infrastructure, caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said on Monday during an inspection of the new section of Metro Line 3 in the Poduyane borough of Sofia. The event was also attende»»»

Fujairah’s Media Office says a “large fire broke out” at the petroleum industrial site in the emirate after a drone attack from Iran. This follows the UAE’s Defence Ministry saying four missiles were intercepted from earlier a short while ago. This is a developing story...»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail transported 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur in 2026, alongside more than 4 million tonnes of aggregates and over 129,000 containers, reflecting continued growth and operational efficiency, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Ra»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A land acquisition agreement was inked on Monday between NOVATION CITY and TAIKANG ELECTRONICS TUNISIA. This agreement marks a decisive milestone in establishing Taikang Electronics’ industrial footprint in Tunisia, the Tunisia...»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A mission of World Bank experts are visiting Tunisia on May 4-8 to support the implementation of the programme to establish facilities for the treatment and recovery of household and similar waste.The mission aims to boost...»»»

The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new initiative to restore traffic. Iran has effectively controlled the critical waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in late February. Breaking I»»»

At the European Economic Congress, experts said the commercial real estate market is shifting from scale driven growth to a more selective model focused on quality, resilience, flexibility, and active management. Investors now prioritize stable income, strong tenants, and projects resistant to mark»»»

Pepco is strengthening its logistics network in Europe by expanding cooperation with DHL Supply Chain, which will take over operational management of five key distribution centers in Poland, Hungary, and Romania. The partnership aims to improve delivery speed, reliability, and scalability as Pepco »»»

According to Otodom, developers in Poland sold about 4,000 apartments in April 2026, down 22% month to month, but still nearly 30% higher than a year earlier. At the same time, new supply increased, with 4,300 units launched, up both monthly and annually. Total available housing in major cities rem»»»

Analyst Tomasz Duda from BM Pekao maintained a “sell” recommendation for Bogdanka shares, citing low chances of renegotiating coal prices. Although the stock surged 83% earlier due to rising gas prices and expectations of higher coal demand, it has since dropped by about one third. The target price»»»

NBP reported a net loss of PLN 35.74 bln in 2025, significantly higher than PLN 13.35 bln in 2024. The main factors were large negative exchange rate differences of about PLN 36.7 bln, losses from monetary policy operations of PLN 20.96 bln, and negative financial operations of PLN 32.77 bln. These»»»

Banks in Poland granted housing loans worth PLN 9.777 mln in March, up from PLN 7.658 mln in February, according to NBP. In the January–March period, total lending reached PLN 24.330 mln, compared to PLN 19.513 mln in the same period of 2025. The average interest rate on newly issued housing loans »»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appr»»»

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian counterproposal to a peace plan previously conveyed via Pakistani intermediaries. The back-and-forth has so far resulted a deadlock in which neither party appears to be willing to budge. Although active fighting was paused under a fragile ceasefire »»»

Doha: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Defence Ministry said on Monday that four cruise missiles originating from Iran were detected heading toward the State. The Ministry added that three missiles were successfully intercepted over the country’s territorial waters, while the fourth fell into the sea»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities reported an increase in overflight traffic after a sharp decline in March caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which negatively affected travel across the region. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport recorded 2,523 transit flights in April, an»»»

President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appropriate n»»»

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday participation in European conferences by Serbian representatives was exceptionally important for EU accession, one of Serbia's strategic goals. "We believe it is exceptionally important for Serbia to attend all European conferences.»»»

Fujairah: Authorities in Fujairah have confirmed a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone (FOIZ) caused by a drone strike originating from Iran. According to a statement by the Fujairah Media Office, civil defence teams responded immediately and are continuing efforts to contain the incident. Get»»»

A retiree who entered a Thessaloniki bank Monday brandishing a hammer and allegedly commanded employees to give him “the full sum of his pension” has been charged with attempted robbery. The 67-year-old man was also formally accused of weapons law violation, as police reportedly found him to be als»»»

Paris, France: A tiny, little-known world beyond Pluto appears to have an atmosphere, Japanese astronomers said Monday, defying what had been thought possible for icy objects in our cosmic backyard. If confirmed, the roughly 500-kilometre-wide (310-mile) rock would become just the second world past»»»

Hezbollah said its forces clashed with Israeli soldiers on Monday in south Lebanon near the border where its troops are still operating, despite a ceasefire since April 17. Hezbollah in a statement said that after Israeli troops attempted to advance near the town of Deir Seryan -- which is inside t»»»

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 Hezbollah is ongoing in southern »»»

The U.S. stock market is holding tentatively around its record heights Monday, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world's flow of crude. Dueling claims about a possible Iranian strike on a U.S. Navy vessel in the s»»»

Damascus, May 4 (SANA) The Central Bank of Syria announced on Monday that licensed banks and electronic payment companies can now work with global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard, aiming to modernize financial infrastructure and enhance digital inclusion. Central Bank Governor Abdulkad»»»

Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned an attack on a tanker operated by the UAE's energy company ADNOC while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Albudaiwi described the incident as "piracy and dangerous coercion" against maritime security, accusing Iran of»»»

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has been awarded a Diamond Rating by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) for the district cooling plant at its Duhail camp. The certification was presented during a ceremony held at the ISF Officers Club at Duhail Camp, in the prese»»»

RIYADH: A 102-year-old man has undergone a minimally invasive heart procedure at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Dhahran after suffering repeated internal bleeding linked to blood-thinning medication. The patient, Ahmed Alzayer, had previously survived a stroke but the medication prescribed to p»»»

A Hezbollah lawmaker urged Lebanese authorities on Monday to declare the U.S. ambassador "persona non grata" after the envoy suggested those who had offended Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi should leave the country. The controversy erupted on Saturday after a video published by Lebanese televisi»»»

DOHA: Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded the Silver Stevie Award in the Innovation in Public Administration category at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Award, recognising its role in transforming travel, tourism and event management through advanced digi»»»

The Central Bank of Syria on Monday issued a decision allowing banks and local electronic payment companies to work with global electronic payment companies such as Visa and Mastercard, in a move seen as a step toward modernizing financial infrastructure and expanding digital inclusion. Central Ban»»»

A Swedish court on Monday sentenced a 55-year-old man to life in jail for his role in war crimes during the Syrian civil war in 2012 and 2013. The court found that the man was guilty of participating in a shooting against a peaceful protest in July 2012 in the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk, where seve»»»