Continue the Change Floor Leader Denkov Says Bulgaria Needs New Government to Immediately Tackle Budget, Recovery Plan, Judicial Reform
Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told journalists on Wednesday that Bulgaria expects a new government that can "immediately take on the tasks facing the state", including the budget, financing under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, and judicial reform. Denkov said all of these issue»»»
Oil drops below $100 as US-Iran deal hopes cool war-risk premium
Dubai: Oil prices dropped below $100 on Wednesday as traders responded to signs that the US and Iran could be moving closer to a framework agreement to pause the conflict and reopen a path to wider negotiations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude was down 9.93»»»
Indian single mother among five Dh1m Big Ticket winners
Dubai: A 44-year-old Indian expatriate has taken home Dh1 million in Big Ticket series 286, joining four other winners in the consolation prize pool that turned five participants into instant millionaires. For Chaithanya Kumari, a software engineer from Tamil Nadu and a single mother who has lived »»»
Edufair Dubai: Explore study pathways that keep up with change
With just three days to go, the countdown has begun for the 10th edition of Gulf News Edufair, taking place this weekend, May 9 and 10, at the H Hotel, Dubai. The event will bring together more than 35 universities from the UAE and abroad, giving students access to a wide mix of academic programmes»»»
UAE, Oman deepen economic talks, eye logistics and supply chain investments
Also In This Package UAE tops Oman’s trade in non-oil exports and re-exports Also In This Package UAE tops Oman’s trade in non-oil exports and re-exports Oman opens Al Rawdah crossing for commercial goods UAE Minister hails $37.6b trade growth with India Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with India surges »»»
Modi Meets Vietnamese President To Lam in New Delhi
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam is paying his first state visit to India from May 5-7. Potentially on the agenda: Vietnam purchasing the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic missile system. 🚨🇮🇳🇻🇳 Modi »»»
Gut feeling pays off as Ajman-based expat wins Dh1m in Big Ticket
Dubai: For Leo Lawrence, a 36-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala based in Ajman, what started as a routine family day quickly turned into a moment he will never forget. On the way to a hospital appointment with his daughter, his phone rang and with it came the news that he had won Dh1 million i»»»
Ashghal continues implementation of road, infrastructure works project in Mebaireek
DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal'announced the continuation of the implementation of the second package of the remaining road and infrastructure works project in Mebaireek, with the aim of developing the road network and infrastructure services in the area. Engineer Mohammed Al Rumaihi, th»»»
Venice Biennale faces outcry over Israel and Russia's participation
The world's largest contemporary art exhibition, which takes place every two years in the Italian canal city, features artists from several nations in conflict, including Ukraine, Israel and the United States -- although Iran has cancelled its plans to attend. Seema Gupta has more.»»»
Ukraine reports Russian drone, missile attacks after Kyiv-declared ceasefire begins
Ukraine said Russia had continued to launch drone and missile attacks into the country on Wednesday morning, hours after a unilateral ceasefire declared by Kyiv had come into effect. Both Kyiv and Moscow announced competing ceasefires on different dates this week as Russia prepares to celebrate the»»»
Russia launches deadly attack in Ukraine: At least 28 killed
Philip Turle, France24 International Affairs Editor, gives us his analysis.»»»
Press Review - Putin said to be 'hiding in bunkers' as his popularity erodes
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Russian President Vladimir Putin's popularity is eroding amid economic difficulties and internet restrictions. But first, a report outlining recommendations following a parliamentary inquiry into French public broadcasting is on the front p»»»
Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks
Kyiv said on Wednesday that Russia had violated a unilateral ceasefire called by Ukraine by attacking Ukrainian cities with 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight.»»»
Israel Army Says Striking Hezbollah Targets across Lebanon
Israel's army said Wednesday it had begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas of Lebanon, despite a truce with the neighboring country intended to halt fighting with the Iran-backed militant group. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in »»»
Three suspected hantavirus cases evacuated from cruise ship
Geneva: Three people believed to have been infected with hantavirus have been evacuated from a cruise ship off Cape Verde and are being taken to the Netherlands, the WHO chief said Wednesday. World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that "the overall public health »»»
Vucic: Decision on elections due in about ten days
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Tuesday evening a decision on elections was due in about ten days. "We will definitely have a decision in about ten days. There are no traps when it comes to elections. That is where the people decide about what kind of future they want and»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Bayt al-Seyyad in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Bayt al-Seyyad in southern Lebanon 06-05-2026 13:37 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»
Mobile Payments: “TUNPAY” label introduced to foster modern, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystem (BCT)
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) — A unified national label, “TUNPAY,” has been launched by the Central Bank of Tunisia in coordination with the Société Monétique Tunisie, the operator of Tunisia’s mobile payment system. The initiative aims to standardize visual...»»»
4 Martyrs Including Children in Israeli Aggression as Raids Strike Western Bekaa and South
Four citizens, including children, were martyred and three others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Zalaya in the Western Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon on Wednesday morning, according to Lebanon’s Al-Manar correspondent. The attack is part of a fresh wave of Israeli aggression across»»»
Türkiye rolls out nation’s first ICBM
Türkiye has unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, which officials say will significantly boost the country’s long‑range strike capability. The missile, named Yildirimhan, was presented at the SAHA 2026 defense industry expo in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to local media reports. »»»
US lawmakers demand Trump break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal
A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel’s nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers argue. Israel has neither co»»»
The West’s Caucasus circus: How has the Yerevan Summit looked from Moscow?
Over the past several days Western leaders have flocked to Armenia, a post-Soviet nation of 3 million people which hosts a Russian military base, for what Western media has described as a “historic summit,” charting Yerevan’s path away from Moscow and highlighting the EU’s purportedly growing respo»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Vows Swift Measures Against Inflation and Rising Prices
Deputy Parliament Chair Ivan Angelov of Progressive Bulgaria said the incoming regular government would take rapid measures to curb inflation and rising prices. He outlined the coalition's priorities ahead of taking power. "We will take all necessary measures within a short timeframe to bring infla»»»
MRF Leader Peevski Pays Tribute to Courage and Bulgarian Spirit on Army Day
Delyan Peevski, leader of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, paid tribute to "the courage and the Bulgarian spirit" on the occasion of May 6, the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Armed Forces. In a message published on Facebook, Peevski said Bulgarians bow their heads before tho»»»
TASNEEF and Zelo announce strategic collaboration
TASNEEF-RINA Business Assurance, a subsidiary of Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF), and Zelo have announced a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new opportunities in the UAE where assurance, verification, and financing capabilities can be integrat»»»
Abu Dhabi-backed horror hit ‘Hokum’ brings desert chills to UAE cinemas this week
Dubai: Shot partly against the haunting backdrop of Al Ain’s Remah Desert, Hokum, the latest horror film backed by Image Nation Abu Dhabi, hopes to put the UAE on the global horror map as it hits cinemas across the region this week The supernatural thriller, which officially releases across the UAE»»»
Jeddah-based Indian wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A long-time participant in Dubai Duty Free’s popular promotions has struck it big, with an Indian expatriate based in Saudi Arabia winning US$1 million in the latest Millennium Millionaire draw held in Dubai. Mohammed Saleem, a 61-year-old mechanical engineer living in Jeddah, was announced »»»
Schneider Electric and Royal Avebe electrify industrial site without expanding grid connection
Schneider Electric has worked with Royal Avebe, the farmer-owned cooperative specialised in starch and plant-based proteins, to electrify one of its production facilities in the Netherlands, the Foxhol site. The site is dedicated to starch derivatives and includes several production facilities, as »»»
Inside Project Freedom: Why Trump paused mission that risked wider war
Dubai: US President Donald Trump has abruptly paused “Project Freedom” — a newly launched American operation aimed at helping commercial ships stranded by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz — after rising fears the mission could spiral into a wider military confrontation with Tehran. The operat»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 01:00 on Wednesday 06-05-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Bayyada town with artillery shells: Statement 3 - 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 01:00 on Wednesday 06-05-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Bayy»»»
Their Blood Painted Lebanon’s True Image: Hezbollah Vows Unity as It Honors Slain Journalists on Press Martyrs’ Anniversary - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Their Blood Painted Lebanon’s True Image: Hezbollah Vows Unity as It Honors Slain Journalists on Press Martyrs’ Anniversary 06-05-2026 13:3»»»
More than networking: how FOMO – The Festival of Modern Owners creates real learning contexts for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals in the new economy are no longer just looking for ideas, but for the spaces where those ideas gain meaning – through real conversations, direct interactions, and encounters that can shift directions. Between May 20–24, 2026, at Sala Palatului as well as»»»
Dragos Bocai (Mediascope): “We believe in system design, integrated solutions, technology with a purpose, and clearer tracking metrics”
As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, we sat down with Dragos Bocai, Managing Director at Mediascope, and talked about the agency’s last year and the near future, clients, specials projects such as Digital Playgrounds, AI implementation & trends, a»»»
GERB-UDF's Georg Georgiev Calls for New Political Dialogue Ahead of Incoming Government
Georg Georgiev of GERB-UDF expressed hope for a new dialogue between political parties and a different approach to politics ahead of the expected formation of a new government later this week. "A cabinet must be in place by the end of this week, and from that point onward come the responsibilities »»»
India, Vietnam target $25 bn in bilateral trade by 2030: Modi
New Delhi, India: India and Vietnam are looking to ramp up bilateral trade to $25 billion by 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday, following talks with President To Lam in New Delhi. "Bilateral trade between India and Vietnam has doubled in the last decade and reached $16 billion. Toda»»»
Lebanese singer-turned-militant acquitted of attempted murder
BEIRUT: A Lebanese court on Wednesday acquitted singer Fadel Shaker of the attempted murder of an official from a Hezbollah-allied group, a judicial official told AFP, after the star surrendered to police. The Lebanese-Palestinian entertainer turned himself over to authorities in October after more»»»
Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Homeland Security identified the US-Israeli war with Iran as a potential motive for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration at a White House reporters’ gala last month, according to an intelligence»»»
Sofia Boutella-starring film heads to Tribeca Film Festival
DUBAI: The Tribeca Film Festival 2026 has unveiled part of its feature film lineup with “Only What We Carry,” led by Sofia Boutella, among the titles set to premiere. Marking its 25th anniversary, the festival is scheduled to run from June 3 to 14 in New York City. This year’s program will present »»»
Fears of fresh conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray as local party retakes control
ADDIS ABABA: Moves by the dominant party in Ethiopia's Tigray to restore its control of the region could lead to "disastrous" renewed conflict with the federal government, analysts warned on Wednesday. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) fought a brutal civil war against the federal governm»»»
Djuric, Saidov discuss Serbia-Uzbekistan bilateral ties, potential for cooperation
TASHKENT - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov in Tashkent on Wednesday. Before a bilateral meeting of Serbian and Uzbek delegations at the Uzbek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Djuric and Saidov held a tete-a-tete meeting. The topics of the discussions include adva»»»
Geopolitics reshaping growth priorities as leaders tighten focus on profitability, AI, strategic deals
CEOs are doubling down on disciplined growth and long-term transformation through AI and strategic transactions despite heightened geopolitical risk and macroeconomic uncertainty. This is according to the latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey, a quarterly survey of 1,200 global CEOs across 21 coun»»»
CloudXEdge enters Romanian cloud market with a portfolio of integrated services
CloudXEdge has launched today, entering the Romanian market with an integrated portfolio of public, private and hybrid cloud solutions and services designed to improve performance and drive modernization across businesses and public institutions. Part of Liberty Global, CloudXEdge introduces a new »»»
Garmco inks $55m expansion deal
Garmco, a leading aluminium rolling mill, has entered into an agreement with Fives, an industrial equipment supplier, to build a new state of art cast house valued at $55 million at its facilities in Bahrain. The re-melt project is an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) turn-key project»»»
Pharco Pharmaceuticals Plans EGP 1.5bn Investment to Expand Production and Exports
CAIRO — Pharco Pharmaceuticals is set to ramp up investments and expand its regional footprint, as the company accelerates efforts to boost production capacity and exports across key international markets, according to statements by Chairperson Sherine Helmy. The company plans to invest approximate»»»
ADNOC Industrial Push Aligns with UAE’s Post-OPEC Manufacturing Strategy
The United Arab Emirates is advancing a coordinated strategy to strengthen its industrial base and secure supply chains, as Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) unveiled a major Industrial Resilience Program alongside policy shifts linking energy production more closely to domestic manufacturing »»»
Saudi FM, Iranian FM discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the recent regional developments during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain the security and stability of the region were dis»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Says It Will Not Back Progressive Bulgaria Government, Vows to Monitor "Model Dismantling"
Yes, Bulgaria will not support the future government of Progressive Bulgaria because it is in opposition, the party'’s co-leaders Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov told journalists on Wednesday, adding that they would closely monitor whether the cabinet follows through on what they described as »»»
Road, infrastructure work continues in Mebaireek
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced the continuation of Package 2 of the remaining roads and infrastructure works in Mebaireek, aimed at developing the road network in the area. Eng. Mohammed Al-Rumaihi, a project engineer in Ashghal's Drainage Networks Projects Departme»»»
Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed on cruise ship
Dubai: South Africa has confirmed that a rare strain of hantavirus capable of spreading between humans was detected in a passenger evacuated from a stricken Atlantic cruise ship after three people died in the outbreak. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said preliminary tests identified the Andes str»»»