Athens: Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw.Escorted by Greek coast guards, some 175 activists were taken in four buses to a town whose name was no»»»

Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw. Escorted by Greek coast guards, some 175 activists were taken in four buses to a town whose name was not discl»»»

Russia has test launched its new Soyuz-5 rocket for the first time, the country's space agency said late on Thursday, saying it had lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan without any issues. The Soyuz-5, which Roscosmos, ‌Russia's space ‌agency, describes as a ‌launch ⁠vehicle equipp»»»

Dubai: If you’ve been wondering why Chinese EVs are suddenly everywhere on UAE roads, the answer goes back more than a decade. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For the past 10 to 15 years, China has been building the capacity, supply chains, battery ecosystem and manufa»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers an address at an event commemorating Labor Day at Cheong Wa Dae on Friday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to workplace safety in his address to mark Labor Day at Cheong Wa Dae. "I will neither compromise »»»

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) reported that it had held ‘‘a significant’’ meeting last Tuesday (28 April), at its Tripoli headquarters, with a high-level delegation from China. The meeting aimed to strengthen international partnerships and expand cooperation in clean energy, as we»»»

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Bangkok: Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest and her sentence has been reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty for a Buddhist holiday. Accompanying the announcement was a photo of the 80-year-old leader dressed in a traditional white blouse and skirt and »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality marked International Workers’ Day by honouring a group of outstanding workers in recognition of their dedication, commitment, and vital role in supporting municipal services and operations. The tribute highlighted the importance of workers as key partners in achie»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre has issued a warning, through its recently released Cybersecurity Awareness Guide During Crises, highlighting six cyber threats it describes as the most prevalent during emergencies. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, »»»

The Libyan Industry Union (LIU) received a delegation from the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday (29 May) in a visit aimed at exploring prospects for cooperation in the fields of industry, training, and skills development. The LIU reported that the meeting included discussions on ways to»»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade hailed last Wednesday (29 April) the significant price declines in the white and red meat market. This follows a similar announcement of price falls in fish earlier this month. VegetablesThe ministry had also announced significant price falls in v»»»

Abu Dhabi: France's top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf a»»»

In the middle of a field filled with bright red poppies, Afghans frolic among the spring flowers in a tradition deeply rooted in the country's north. Families flocked to the valleys of Shirin Tagab district, near the border with Turkmenistan, to be among thousands of flowers that appeared after abu»»»

Dubai: Oil headed for a second weekly gain after US President Donald Trump said he would maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports, keeping markets focused on whether the Strait of Hormuz can reopen soon and how long the pressure on fuel, freight and wider consumer costs may last. Sign up for our »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that US restrictive measures in the areas of testing, certification, and telecommunications are undermining the stability of trade relations between the two countries, and Beijing strongly opposes Washington's actions. "These restr»»»

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People hold up placards during a protest organized by the "Campaign Against Antisemitism" outside Downing Street in London, Britain, On Thursday. On Friday, police charged Essa Suleiman, 45, with three counts of attempted murder in connection with the Golders Green attack. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA »»»

ABU DHABI: France’s top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf a»»»

France's top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf allies on th»»»

Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempt to kill President Donald Trump. Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for Washington, posted the video on social m»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively hot to hot weather conditions across the country, with the highest temperature in Doha expected to reach 36°C. In its daily report, the department said inshore areas will experience hot daytime conditions accompanied by some cloud cover. W»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre has issued a warning, through its recently released Cybersecurity Awareness Guide During Crises, highlighting six cyber threats it describes as the most prevalent during emergencies. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transactions reached SR12.1 billion ($3.2 billion) in the week ending April 25, boosted by a 40.3 percent surge in hotel sector receipts. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, hotel spending rose to SR331.9 million, with the number of t»»»

Beijing: China on Friday slammed a proposal from a US regulator that would bar its labs from testing electronic devices for use in the United States, saying it undermined bilateral trade relations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted Thursday to advance the proposal which, if green-li»»»

The long-awaited trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union took effect Friday, at least provisionally. The initiative creates a trans-Atlantic market estimated at $22 trillion with 720 million potential consumers, and some nations expect to boost their exports by more t»»»

At her studio in Iran's capital, Amen Khademi prepared a fashion shoot for a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs. But even as she applied lipstick to the model, she was distracted, worrying if her business would survive after four months without its main link to customers — the interne»»»

Damascus, May 1 (SANA) Syrian authorities expect wheat production to reach around 2.5 million tons in the upcoming season, citing positive agricultural indicators that could support food security and move the country closer to self-sufficiency. In a statement to SANA on Thursday, Director of the Gr»»»

A Russian drone attack overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region and wounded two people in the city of ‌Odesa, regional ‌governor Oleh Kiper said ‌on ⁠Friday. In Odesa, an ⁠apartment was destroyed and the roof caught fire following strikes on a 16-storey building. In »»»

Sudanese 13-year-old Afrah wants to become a surgeon, and nothing will stop her, not even the war that has ravaged her country and forced millions of children out of school. Quiet and determined, she kept learning on her own for months, uprooted by the now three-year conflict between Sudan's army a»»»

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On May 1, 1999, a meeting between the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic led to the release of three U.S. soldiers captured a month earlier by Serbian troops. 1 of 4 | Staff Sgt. Chris Stone (L), Staff Sgt. Andrew Ramirez (C) and Specialist Steven Gonzales, the three soldi»»»

The ongoing war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah is far from the first conflict between them. The two have an enmity that goes back more than four decades, with outbursts of fighting or outright war punctuated by periods of tense calm. Here is a timeline of some significant eve»»»

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STARKE, Florida: A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his brother's 13-year-old stepdaughter to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was co»»»

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued Royal Decree No. (50/2026) on establishing an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in the Governorate of Muscat, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. According to the Decree, the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Econo»»»

1 of 6 | CJ ENM premiered its AI-hybrid film "The House" in Seoul Thursday, presenting the low-budget occult thriller as a test case for AI use in Korea's struggling film industry. Photo by CJ ENM SEOUL, May 1 (UPI) -- South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM premiered its AI-hybrid feature film The»»»

London: UK police said on Friday they had charged a 45-year-old man over the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, the latest in a string of hate attacks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Thursday to boost security for the Jewish community after accusations from angry British Jews that hi»»»

The Coliboaia Cave in the western Bihor Mountains, reknown for its cave drawings over 30,000 years old, among the top five oldest caves in the world, was recently included on Romania's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, a first step towards official recognition as a world heritage site.The infor»»»

Romania recorded an unemployment rate of 6.1% in March this year, up by 0.1 percentage points compared with February, with a still high level among young people (aged 15-24) of 28.2%, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the same source,»»»

Platform work is no longer a niche phenomenon in Romania, and flexibility remains essential for 92% of Romanians who support autonomy at work, according to a study conducted in 25 countries, which analyses the public's perceptions of platform work and future regulations in the field."As Romania pre»»»

Port Sudan, Sudan: Sudanese 13-year-old Afrah wants to become a surgeon, and nothing will stop her, not even the war that has ravaged her country and forced millions of children out of school. Quiet and determined, she kept learning on her own for months, uprooted by the now three-year conflict bet»»»

Employees are working more in 2026, earning the same and increasingly considering leaving, with one in three saying they are ready to change jobs in the next six months, according to a market research study.The balance between employees and employers has visibly eroded over the past three years."Em»»»

The RO AI Factory project, one of the most significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in Romania and part of the European EuroHPC Joint Undertaking initiative, will be presented at the 2026 edition of DataCenter Forum Romania, including through a keynote delivered by the National Insti»»»

The foreign exchange market had a very hectic day on Thursday, as happens in periods of uncertainty, but, based on the data we have at the moment, we can say that in the immediate future the market will calm down, declared the spokesperson of the National Bank of Romania, Dan Suciu."Indeed, we saw »»»

The depreciation of the leu exchange rate to a historic high is determined by significant capital outflows and the decline in investor confidence in the context of the political crisis, and in the absence of a stable government and credible reform measures, the pressures on the national currency co»»»

Euro reaches new historic record: the National Bank of Romania (BNR) announced on Thursday an exchange rate of 5.14 lei. The national currency continues to depreciate against the euro. It is the lowest value since 2005, when the Central Bank calculates the average at which currency transactions tak»»»