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...»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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’»»»
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»»»
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.»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»