RIYADH: Abu Dhabi and Qatar retained their high-grade sovereign credit ratings as strong fiscal buffers and sovereign wealth assets helped offset risks stemming from the Iran war. Fitch Ratings maintained Abu Dhabi’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, sa»»»

VIENNA: Police in eastern Austria say a 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after rat poison turned up in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves in central Europe. HiPP, which recalled some of its baby food jars in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic after the case came to light las»»»

Germany could slide into a recession in 2026 due to new US tariffs, Head of the IFO Institute for Economic Research Clemens Fuest said. "The increase in tariffs will strike the German automotive industry, which is already in a precarious position. Should this lead to a renewed trade war [between th»»»

DOHA: Represented by its Wildlife Development Department, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched an integrated research project aimed at assessing the biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim, located opposite of Al Karaana area, as part of national efforts to protect and support the »»»

Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defense ministry said on Sunday. The deal, approved by Israel's Ministerial Committee on Procureme»»»

Kiev has no plans to punish the perpetrators of the Odessa massacre, with Moscow’s victory in the Ukraine conflict being the only way to assure justice for its dozens of victims, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said on the 12th anniversary of the tragedy. On May 2, 2014, cl»»»

Israel's military on Sunday issued new evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon for villages beyond the area it occupies, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the villages and »»»

London: The UK faces a new wave of economic pressure as the repercussions of the war in Iran ripple through global markets. Despite being continents apart, the interconnectedness of energy markets and supply chains impacts the daily reality of British families and businesses. UK Chancellor of the E»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has opened subscriptions for its May issuance of the government-backed “Sah” savings sukuk, offering an annual return of 4.56 percent, compared to 4.50 percent offered in the previous month. In a post on the X platform, Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center said that t»»»

CAIRO: Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least five people in a drone attack that hit a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum, a local Sudanese rights group said. The attack on Saturday morning hit a vehicle that was traveling from the White Nile province »»»

A video published by a Lebanese TV outlet caricaturing Hezbollah's leaders and fighters as characters from the "Angry Birds" mobile phone games drew a rebuke from the group, which called the clip "offensive". On social media, Hezbollah's supporters condemned what they considered the ridiculing of l»»»

Israel carried out strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, its military saying it hit dozens of Hezbollah targets. The attacks have become a regular occurrence, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war that has seen both sides accuse each other of violations. In a statement, the»»»

Manila: Philippine and Japan forces conducted their first joint live-fire exercise at Col. Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Capas, Tarlac, as part of the Salaknib military drills. In a statement, Philippine Army spokesman Col. Louie Dema-ala explained that the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to stre»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the construction site marking the launch of operations for the Dubai Metro Blue Line, underscoring the emirate’s continued investment in future-ready infrastructure. T»»»

Dubai: On a busy Dubai street, a bus driver made a split-second decision that said everything about who he is and perhaps about the city he calls home. Naeem Abbas Muhammad, a bus driver with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), pulled over after spotting a blind man struggling at the side »»»

Moscow, May 3 (SANA) Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) warned on Sunday that the world is heading toward the largest energy crisis in its history amid record-high oil prices. In a post on X, Dmitriev said the world is “unconsciously moving toward the bigg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index recorded gains of 40.54 points, or 0.39%, at the start of Sunday’s trading, to reach 10,528 points, supported by six sectors. Data from QSE showed positive performance in the Transportation sector by (+0.81%), Real Estate (+0.75%), Banks and Financial S»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Iraq can restore oil production and exports to previous levels within a week after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Basim Mohammed said. "Oil production and exports in Iraq can be restored to levels before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days»»»

Dubai: Dubai is stepping up its transition to cleaner public transport, with plans to introduce 735 electric buses in 2026 as part of its drive towards a zero-emission mobility system by mid-century. The Roads and Transport Authority said the new fleet, set to be delivered progressively over the co»»»

Israel carried out heavy airstrikes in south Lebanon on Sunday after issuing new evacuation warnings for villages beyond the area it occupies, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt fighting with Hezbollah. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the vil»»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates is witnessing a major shift in water consumption habits, as consumers and businesses increasingly move beyond bottled water toward advanced filtration systems that support healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. With the UAE water purifier market projected to reac»»»

Is political will, or lack of it, the main reason behind the setbacks in global malaria control efforts? We have to admit that 2025 was a year of retreat for global health funding across many programmes, malaria included. However, malaria programmes were already in huge deficit before this time; ac»»»

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Abu Dhabi is pressing ahead with a strategic road project that will create a direct link between Saadiyat Island and Khalifa City via Umm Yifeenah Island, as part of a plan to strengthen urban connectivity and upgrade the emirate’s transport infrastructure. The Department of Municipalities and Tran»»»

DUBAI: Bella Hadid is celebrating the second anniversary of her cosmetics brand, Orebella. She took to Instagram to mark the occasion, saying “Happy 2nd birthday to my baby (sic).” The 29-year-old US-Dutch-Palestinian supermodel thanked fans of the brand in the post. “What started as a dream in my »»»

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed three people across the country, while Ukrainian attacks killed one near Moscow and targeted Russia's lucrative oil facilities, according to statements by the warring countries on Sunday. The two neighbors have been firing hundreds of explosive-packed drones »»»

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Israeli occupation police shut roads leading to Mount Meron on Sunday after the annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage was canceled over “severe security threat” caused by Hezbollah attacks. The occupation police said that “due to tightened restrictions in the north amid repeated Hezbollah violations of the »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has urged residents planning to perform Hajj to prioritise early medical preparation, including consulting doctors, reviewing medications and ensuring required vaccinations are taken ahead of travel. In guidance shared on its official social media chann»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will introduce two additional toll gates under the Darb toll system from Monday, with authorities seeking to ease congestion and improve traffic flow across key corridors. The Integrated Transport Centre, part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said the new gate»»»

DUBAI: The Arab Cinema Center, in partnership with the Marche du Film, will return to the Cannes Film Festival with a four-day program from May 14 to 17, highlighting the continued growth and global reach of Arab cinema. Bringing together industry leaders, producers, talent representatives and deci»»»

ASHKELON, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel ​gave final approval for a plan ‌to ‌purchase ​two ‌new ⁠combat ​squadrons of ⁠F-35 and F-15Ia aircraft ⁠from ‌Lockheed ‌Martin ​and ‌Boeing in a ‌deal worth tens ‌of billions shekels, ⁠the defense ⁠ministry said on Sunday.»»»

ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Rubio, who is a Catholic, is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minist»»»

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A 36-year-old woman and her three young children were safely rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out late Saturday night in a residential building in Thessaloniki. All four were reported to be in good condition following the incident. The fire erupted shortly after 9 p.m. in a rooftop flat »»»

Ashkelon, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»

Nissan Motor Co.’s Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier said the Gulf and Middle East remain central to the company’s growth and profitability despite recent geopolitical challenges, adding that investment plans in the region remain unchanged. Cartier told Asharq Al-Awsat that the automaker »»»

The Israeli military said Saturday that its forces damaged a "religious building" in south Lebanon, drawing condemnation from a Catholic charity, which identified it as a convent and denounced the "deliberate" targeting of a place of worship. The military said troops operating in the village of Yar»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan police have arrested 37 Chinese nationals suspected of running a cyberscam centre in the capital Colombo, a spokesman said on Sunday, in the latest crackdown on foreign-run online fraud. The suspects, aged between 23 and 44 and including one woman, were arrested after a tip-off,»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with one rou»»»

Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chili and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital. Convenient, full of flavor and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street foo»»»

Beirut: A Lebanese military source said that the army has repositioned its forces across several sites in southern Lebanon, after previously evacuating them due to Israeli attacks. In an exclusive statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the source said that the army has redeployed in more than 15 pos»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of US-Israeli strikes, an official said. “The current damaged site will be preserved as a war museum at the university to remain a document of the country’s scientific oppression in hi»»»

The Syrian Interior Ministry has said the assassination of a Shiite cleric, seen as close to the government, marks a “dangerous escalation,” adding it is following with “great concern” what it described as “systematic” attempts in recent days to create instability, spread chaos, and undermine civil»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued a new edition of the classical jurisprudential work “Al-Ahkam”, making it available in both print and digital formats through its official website, in a move aimed at reviving Islamic scholarly heritage and supporting students of fiq»»»

Washington, United States: US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after the low-cost carrier's last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed. Spirit, known for its bright yellow planes, succum»»»

Eighteen tonnes of peanuts in shell from Egypt will not reach the Bulgarian market due to dangerously high levels of mould contamination, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency said on Sunday. Inspectors from the Varna Regional Food Safety Directorate found that the peanuts contained aflatoxin levels thr»»»