In a world of outages and AI threats, passwords are no longer enough
For years, passwords have served as one of the default gatekeepers of digital access. But in today’s threat landscape, that foundation is becoming increasingly fragile. As identity becomes the primary target for cybercriminals, traditional advice around stronger, more complex credentials is no long»»»
Groups protest Russia, Israeli pavilions at Venice Biennale - UPI.com
1 of 2 | People protest during the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition against the presence of the Israeli pavilion at the event in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday. Around 200 people took part in a protest organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance during the opening of the 61st Venice Art»»»
130 applications received for National Innovation Competition (APIA)
Tunis May 6 (TAP) - The electronic platform dedicated to the National Innovation Competition has received 130 applications, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII).These...»»»
ADL: Violent anti-Semitic attacks in U.S. reached peak in 2025 - UPI.com
Violent attacks against Jewish people in the United States rose to their highest number in 2025, the Anti-Defamation League reported. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Physical anti-Semitic assaults were the highest on record in 2025 since tracking began, according to a r»»»
Foreign visitors return to Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia under tight security
DJERBA, TUNISIA: The annual Jewish pilgrimage to the 26-century-old El-Ghriba Synagogue in Tunisia drew a modest but notable return of international visitors this year, worshipping together under tight security after a deadly 2023 attack disrupted the festival. Visitors came from France, China, Ivo»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Forest of the Sea’ by David Helvarg
In a matter of decades, a spectacular cold-water paradise 30 million years in the making is succumbing to warming oceans. Kelp forests are largely out of sight, hidden under the ocean’s surface, yet they are one of Earth’s most wondrous and underappreciated marine habitats. It’s an ethereal light-i»»»
Israel strikes Beirut, says it killed head of Hezbollah elite force - UPI.com
The scene after an Israeli airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beitut, Lebanon, on Wednesday night. Lebanon's Disaster Management Unit said more than 31,530 families have been displaced into collective shelters since the escalation began March 2, while Israeli attacks across Lebanon have k»»»
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' amid 'very good talks'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war was "very possible" following "very good talks" over the past day. "We've had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it's very possible that we'll make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.»»»
Sheikha Moza attends QF’s convocation 2026 ceremony as 1,100 graduates are celebrated
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony at Qatar National Convention Centre, where 1,100 graduates from its eight higher education institutions were honoured. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hi»»»
Mistake in EPPO summons to MPs over subsidy scandal causes fluster
Nine governing New Democracy lawmakers received summons Wednesday from European prosecutors to testify over their alleged involvement in the OPEKEPE farming subsidies fraud scandal. Initially confusion reigned as the documents reportedly referred to their potential involvement in criminal offences,»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets UN Secretary‑General's Personal Envoy for Sudan
Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan HE Pekka Haavisto, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed developments in Sudan, Qatar's humanitarian support for those affected by »»»
UAE condemns Iranian statements, reaffirms sovereignty over defense ties
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as hostile statements by Iran, reaffirming that its international relations and defense partnerships are a “purely sovereign matter.” In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected allegations by Teh»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results are in – did your numbers match?
Dubai: In Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, a number of players secured cash rewards, while the top prize remains unclaimed. During Draw No. 260506, the winning numbers from the Days section were 30, 31, 14, 6, 15, and 9, while the Months section number was 1. In addition, three »»»
The Resistance fighters then targeted the evacuation force with artillery fire, and enemy soldiers were seen fleeing the area: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Regulation of cryptocurrencies remains political struggle
Poland is preparing stricter cryptocurrency regulations as both the government and President Karol Nawrocki introduced separate draft laws governing crypto assets. The Finance Ministry’s proposal implements the EU’s MiCA regulations and includes significantly tougher penalties for fraud, market man»»»
Companies complaining Europe is losing competitiveness to regulation and energy costs
The European Union is searching for ways to restore the competitiveness of its industrial sector, which accounts for 20% of EU GDP, 35 mln jobs, and 80% of goods exports. Business leaders and policymakers speaking at the Polish-French Economic Forum in Katowice highlighted high energy costs, unstab»»»
Experts: rapid increase in defense spending, not benefiting domestic industry, leads to financial crisis
Poland and the European Commission are set to sign a loan agreement under the SAFE defense financing program, providing Poland with about PLN 190 bln for military investments. The first tranche, worth roughly EUR 6.5 bln, could arrive as early as May. Industry representatives stressed that the main»»»
AI sinking Polish software houses
Artificial intelligence is reshaping Poland’s IT services industry and undermining the traditional software-house business model based on outsourcing programmers to foreign corporations. Investors have lost interest in companies focused mainly on coding services, leading to a sharp slowdown in M&A »»»
ORLEN enters higher level of digitalization with AWS
ORLEN has partnered with Amazon Web Services to accelerate its digital and energy transformation through advanced cloud computing technologies. The collaboration is intended to improve operational efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and cybersecurity across the group. ORLEN plans to migrate IT sys»»»
Israel demolishes Palestinian homes and uproots trees in West Bank and Jerusalem
LONDON: Israeli forces destroyed two Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem on Wednesday, citing failure to obtain permits for building, and uprooted thousands of trees in Hebron. In the town of Al-Sawahra in Jerusalem Governorate, authorities demolished a two-story house be»»»
LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026
WASHINGTON: LIV Golf sees hope in finding new financial sponsors to carry the series beyond this season, when its vast Saudi funding will end, even though chief executive officer Scott O’Neil was short on details in comments Tuesday. Speaking ahead of this week’s LIV Golf Virginia event at Trump Na»»»
Reports: U.S., Iran working on plan to end war; Trump renews threats - UPI.com
President Donald Trump has begun threatening Iran again, as a U.S. deal to end fighting is being considered by Iran. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- More negotiations to end the war in Iran were in progress, sources told media outlets Wednesday as President Donald Trump re»»»
UAE denounces Iranian remarks, says any threats to its security and sovereignty are unacceptable
The UAE has strongly condemned statements issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, reaffirming its complete rejection of any allegations or threats that undermine its sovereignty and national security. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the UAE firmly opposes any claims or actions that »»»
Russian Foreign Ministry Sends Note About Kiev's Threats to Diplomatic Missions
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry has sent a note to all accredited diplomatic missions regarding Zelensky's threats to strike Moscow on Victory Day, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "The Russian Foreign Ministry informs that a note containing the follo»»»
Gold Prices Surge Above $4,700 as Iran Deal Optimism Lifts Bullion
Gold prices climbed sharply on 6 May 2026, reaching their highest level in a week as investors reacted to growing optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict, according to Bloomberg. Spot gold rose by more than 3%, surpassing $4,700 per ounce, »»»
Cretan father charged with gunning down driver he blamed for son’s death
A Cretan suspected of fatally shooting a young man he blamed for a traffic accident that fatally injured his son was charged Wednesday with murder committed in a calm frame of mind and firearms violations. The suspect is being held under tight security as authorities fear the killing could trigger »»»
Qatar condemns attack on military base in Chad
Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a military base in western Chad, which resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism,»»»
Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned by U.S. to leave office - UPI.com
Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras arrives April 9 at the Nominating Commission in Guatemala City, Guatemala, for an interview as part of the selection process for attorney general and head of the Public Prosecutor’s Office from 2026 to 2030. She lacked support for another term. Photo by A»»»
Watch: Athlete pulls 21,737-pound bus with his neck - UPI.com
May 6 (UPI) -- A 49-year-old athlete from Aruba earned his 10th Guinness World Records title by pulling a bus a distance of more than 65 feet using his neck. Egmond Molina used a rope around his neck to pull the 21,737-pound bus on Jan. 9, and Guinness World Records has now confirmed he officially »»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in Haret Hreik in Beirut’s southern suburbs with several missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army Namera armored vehicle at Khallat al-Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a loitering glider: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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The Israeli vehicle was seen burning, prompting the intervention of a helicopter to evacuate the wounded: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli vehicle was seen burning, prompting the intervention of a helicopter to evacuate the wounded: statement 15 06-05-2026 21:33 PM »»»
Abid calls on trade missions in Arab countries to keep abreast of developments in region
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid on Wednesday called trade missions in Arab countries to keep abreast of developments in the region and their global repercussions across numerous levels and sectors, notably...»»»
Khalifa International Stadium ready to host Amir Cup Final 2026
The Qatar Football Association and the Local Organizing Committee for Football Events on Wednesday announced readiness to host the Amir Cup Final 2026, set to take place at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday (May 9). Now in its 54th edition, Qatar's most prestigious football fixture prom»»»
Bulgaria Prepares for historic Giro d’Italia Start, Officials Hail Major Tourism and Sporting Milestone
Bulgaria is preparing to host the start of the 2026 Giro d’Italia cycling race, with officials describing the event as a landmark moment for sport, tourism and the country’s international image. Caretaker Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev said the Giro d’Italia represents a “historic momen»»»
New wave of Saharan dust expected
A new wave of Saharan dust is expected to sweep across Greece from Friday, bringing reduced air quality and muddy rain, according to the National Observatory of Athens’ AtmoHub service. The phenomenon is forecast to initially affect western parts of the country, including the Ionian Islands, the Pe»»»
US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
WASHINGTON: An American fighter jet shot out the rudder of an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday as it tried to breach the US blockade of Iran’s ports, the American military said in a social media post.The attack occurred as Iran and the US are officially in a ceasefire and as the »»»
Sudanese asylum seekers in UK launch legal challenge against Home Office
LONDON: Two Sudanese asylum seekers in the UK are legally challenging a central part of the government’s plans to remove basic rights from refugees, in a rejection of the claim that they are “asylum shoppers,” The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to»»»
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges stronger global cooperation for security
Milan: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a session titled "Which Security Tomorrow" as part of the NEXT Milan Forum, organised by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies. In »»»
Police Academy announces registration details for "Tomorrow's Police"
Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Police College, the Police Academy announced that registration for the 7th edition of "Tomorrow's Police" Summer 2026 program will commence on Sunday via the Metrash app. During a press conference on Wednesday, Head of the Tomorrow's Police Program Committee, Major M»»»
Apple reaches $250m settlement over AI claims - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Apple's iPhone 16 series is on display during the launch day for new iPhone 16e in February 2025 at Apple Omotesando store in Tokyo. On Tuesday, Apple settled over claims it misrepresented AI capabilities on its phones. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Apple will»»»
Tunisia, Canada discuss ways to boost cooperation in Parliamentary field
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Boosting Tunisian-Canadian cooperation in the parliamentary field took centre stage at a meeting held on Wednesday between Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala, and Canada's Ambassador to...»»»
NBP buys more than 31 tons of gold bullion
Narodowy Bank Polski, Poland’s central bank, has become the world’s largest buyer of gold among central banks. During the first quarter of 2026, it purchased more than 31 tons, increasing its reserves to nearly 582 tons and accounting for about 13% of global central bank gold demand. The bank’s lon»»»
Trade between Poland and Taiwan increased by 22% in 2025
ORLEN has partnered with Amazon Web Services to accelerate its digital and energy transformation through cloud computing technologies. The collaboration focuses on improving operational efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and cybersecurity across the company. ORLEN plans to migrate IT systems to t»»»
Number of BLIK transactions increased to 756 mln for PLN 117.3 bln in Q1
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Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges stronger global cooperation for security
Milan: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a session titled "Which Security Tomorrow" as part of the NEXT Milan Forum, organised by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies. In »»»
Israeli airstrike kills police colonel in Gaza, injures 17
CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike killed a senior officer in the Hamas-run Interior Ministry in the Gaza Strip, health officials and Hamas sources said on Wednesday. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Naseem Al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force, when it targeted his vehicle near the»»»
Saudi Pro League’s next challenge is not attracting stars, but sustainability
RIYADH: When the Saudi Pro League Transformation Strategy launched in early 2023, a period of rapid growth was expected across Saudi football. Few, however, could have predicted the scale of that growth. At the latest Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence program press conference on Wednesday, Sa»»»
Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah’s elite force
BEIRUT: The Israeli military carried out a strike on Wednesday on the southern suburbs of Beirut in a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, targeting the commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force, according to an official Israeli statement. The strike was the first to hit Beir»»»
Israeli strike on Dahieh targets Hezbollah's Radwan Force commander
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, targeting a top Hezbollah commander. "The Israeli army has struck in Beirut to target the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force, in an attempt to neutralize him," a joint statement issued by N»»»