TAP 2m

Europe Day: FM calls for overhaul of Tunisia-EU Association Agreement 

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - Tunisia remains committed to the principles on which its partnership with the European Union was built, a historic partnership that is called upon to evolve, becoming more balanced, fairer and more respectful of each party’s...»»»

UPI 5m

Trump may fire FDA chief Marty Makary, reports say - UPI.com

Several reports on Friday afternoon suggested that President Donald Trump has approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump intends to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary because »»»

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RT 25m

Joe Kent reiterates claim that US was dragged into Iran war by Israel

Washington joined Israel’s war against Iran despite intelligence assessments that the Islamic Republic was not developing nuclear weapons, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said. Kent, who resigned in protest as head of the US National Counterterrorism Center »»»

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UPI 29m

DOGE cuts to National Endowment for the Humanities were illegal, judge says - UPI.com

A judge this week ruled that cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were illegal, blocking the Trump administration from canceling any of the grants it had attempted to cull from the federal budget. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | Lice»»»

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UPI 41m

Rabid beaver attacks family fishing at Lake Henry in New Jersey - UPI.com

A family fishing at Lake Henry in Mahwah, N.J., was attacked by a rabid beaver, sending an 8-year-old boy to the hospital and prompting health officials to warn anyone who may have had contact with the animal to seek medical guidance. The beaver attack happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday at Lake Henry»»»

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UPI 1h

Russia, Ukraine confirm three-day cease-fire, prisoner swaps after Trump conversations - UPI.com

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine that will include each returning 1,000 prisoners of war to one another. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- Russia and Ukraine on Friday confirmed a three-day cease-fire and pri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar strongly condemns Iranian attacks on UAE

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the sisterly United Arab Emirates, involving two ballistic missiles and three drones, which resulted in injuries to three people. Qatar considered the attacks a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty and a serious threat to the »»»

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Arab News 1h

Lucas Herbert shoots 64 to take two-shot lead at LIV Golf Virginia

POTOMAC FALLS, Virginia: Lucas Herbert of Australia eagled the par-5 second hole at Trump ‌National DC on his way to an 8-under-par 64, staking himself to a two-shot lead after one round of LIV Golf Virginia in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Herbert, 30, has won on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Asian T»»»

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Arab News 1h

Palestinian American developer asks US judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging he aided Hamas

JERUSALEM: A prominent Palestinian-American developer ​asked a US judge on Friday to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of supporting Hamas through his Gaza projects, arguing it equates participating in Gaza’s economy with terrorism. Bashar Masri, who built luxury hotels in Gaza and the Palestinians’»»»

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Arab News 1h

4 people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti's president

MIAMI: A Florida jury on Friday convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, whose death led to extraordinary turmoil in the Caribbean nation. South Florida served as a central location for planning and financing the plot to oust Moïse and replace h»»»

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Arab News 1h

Costa Rica’s new leader vows ‘firm hand’ against drug gangs

SAN JOSÉ: Costa Rica’s new President Laura Fernandez vowed a “firm hand” against drug trafficking at her inauguration as leader of the Central American tourism hotspot. Fernandez, 39, succeeded her mentor Rodrigo Chaves, who survived two impeachment attempts by Congress over corruption allegations.»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, EU to hold high-level meetings next Monday to boost cooperation

Brussels, 9 May (SANA) The European Union (EU) announced that it will hold two high-level meetings with the Syrian government next Monday in Brussels, Belgium. The meetings aim to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss ways to support social and economic recovery, reconstruction, and achieving »»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Tesla Surpasses Audi in Global Car Sales Amid Challenges in the Electric Vehicle Market

Tesla Inc. has outpaced Audi in global car sales, marking the first time the American electric vehicle manufacturer has surpassed the German luxury brand. In 2024, Tesla sold 1.79 million vehicles, edging out Audi’s 1.67 million, despite both companies facing their own set of challenges. Audi, a su»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:10 on Friday 08-05-2026 a “Merkava” tank at Baydar Al-Faq’ani in Taybeh town with a guided missile, and it was observed burning: statement 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:10 on Friday 08-05-2026 a “Merkava” tank at Baydar Al-Faq’ani in Taybeh town with a guided missi»»»

Al Manar 2h

Iranian Army Issues New Statement pertaining to Early Friday Operation against US Naval Forces

The Iranian army issued a new statement to give more details about the punitive operation on Friday dawn against the US Navy. What follows is the text of the statement: At dawn on Friday, 18 Ordibehesht (May 8), while U.S. naval forces were attempting to escort 3 of their destroyers that had violat»»»

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Naharnet 2h

US says Lebanon-Israel talks to seek 'comprehensive peace and security agreement'

The United States will facilitate two days of "intensive talks" between the governments of Israel and Lebanon on May 14 and 15, the U.S. State Department said on Friday "Building on the April 23 round, which was led personally by (U.S.) President (Donald) Trump, both delegations will engage in deta»»»

RT 2h

Britain’s population replacement has passed the point of no return

In 2026, the British monarch issued a public message marking Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, while Easter, unlike in all previous years, was no longer accompanied by a special royal address. Only a brief greeting on behalf of the royal family was published for the Christian holiday. This pattern in the ki»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Nataliya Efremova Assumes Office as Labour Minister

Nataliya Efremova officially took over the post of Minister of Labor and Social Policy from outgoing caretaker minister Hasan Ademov. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. Ademov handed Efremova a folder containing nine tasks and proposals for continuing and expanding »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US President announces three-day ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine starting Saturday

Washinton: US President Donald Trump announced today a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, noting that it will take effect starting tomorrow, Saturday, May 9. In a post on Truth Social platform, Trump explained that the ceasefire between the two sides will continue through Monday, May 1»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN meets UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met Friday with HE Under-Secretary-General of the UN for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher at the Permanent Mission headquarters in New York. Duri»»»

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Arab News 2h

Two Spanish civil guards killed in drug chase crash

MADRID: Spain’s Civil Guard said two of its officers were killed on Friday after their boats collided while chasing suspected drug traffickers in the Atlantic. Spain’s proximity to Morocco, a major producer of cannabis, puts it on the frontline of anti-drug missions, with fatal accidents regularly »»»

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Arab News 2h

EU to hold 2 high-level meetings with Syrian transitional authorities in Brussels

LONDON: The EU will hold two high-level meetings in Brussels on Monday with Syria’s transitional authorities aimed at strengthening ties and supporting recovery and reconstruction efforts in the country. Announcing the talks, EU officials said on Friday that they mark a new phase in relations betwe»»»

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Arab News 3h

How Saudi Arabia is engineering its food future

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s drive to secure its food future is increasingly being defined by science, precision agriculture and large-scale innovation in some of the world’s harshest growing conditions. Faced with extreme heat, scarce freshwater and saline soils, the Kingdom is turning agricultural cons»»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi FM discusses regional crisis in phone calls with Egyptian and Russian counterparts

RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke on the phone with his counterpart from Egypt Badr Abdelatty on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region and the continuation of Saudi-Egyptian coordination and consult»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Gulf states condemn Iranian attacks on UAE, reaffirm full solidarity

Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which involved ballistic missiles and drones and left three people injured, reaffirming their full solidarity with the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»

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Arab News 3h

IMF executive board approves $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan

KARACHI: The International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan on Friday, a senior Pakistani official said, providing a fresh boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid continuing external financing pressures and regional economic uncertainty. The»»»

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