The Islamic Resistance continued on Monday dealing major blows to the Zionist enemy in response to the ceasefire violations, inflicting more losses upon the occupation troops. The reinforced attacks followed a key statement issued by Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem who affirmed that »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education announced Monday the transition to remote learning from Tuesday, May 5 until Friday, May 8, 2026. The decision applies to students, teaching and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide, in line with efforts to ensu»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the sisterly United Arab Emirates using missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Qatar considers these attacks a blatant violation of the UAE's so»»»

Dubai: Oil prices eased as markets responded to signs that shipping could resume through the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-led effort linked to Donald Trump to guide vessels out of the disrupted waterway. After weeks of blockage that left around 1,000 ships stranded, the prospect of movement has»»»

About 75 thousand cars are expected to leave Sofia for St. George's Day on May 6. On May 5 and 6, the movement of trucks over 12 tonnes will be restricted at certain times on the Trakia Motorway, Struma Motorway, Hemus Motorway and on a section of road I-1 in Blagoevgrad district, the Road Infrastr»»»

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said all private educational institutions in the emirate will move to distance learning from May 5 to May 8, 2026. The move, which covers private schools, nurseries and higher education institutions, is intended to safeguard the wellbeing of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army at Al-Sidr Hill in the town of Ainatha »»»

Iranian rescue workers dug through debris by hand to recover religious artifacts from a Tehran synagogue damaged by an Israeli strike last month, Marjan Yeshayayi, a member of the local Jewish community, has told RT. In an exclusive interview broadcast on Monday, she described her dismay at seeing »»»

There is a widespread sense throughout the developed world that progress toward a better society has stalled. Many countries, including the UK, have experienced persistent economic stagnation accompanied by declining trust in institutions. Governments are struggling to respond not only to tradition»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The US and Gulf Cooperation Council member countries will move this week to draft a UN Security Council resolution aimed at countering Iran’s actions in international waterways. The US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, told reporters in New York on Monday that the effort followed ins»»»

RIYADH: You know those “random” restaurants you find scrolling on Hungerstation or Jahez that look too unassuming for you to think to try? And then one day on a whim you do decide to try and it turns out be the greatest discovery you made that month? That is how I feel about MXD, a healthy eatery w»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Ambassador of China to the Kingdom Chang Hua in Riyadh on Monday. Al-Rassi also held a meeting with the ambassador of Djibouti and dean of the diplomatic corps, Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief continues to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. In Yemen, the agency distributed 40 shelter kits and tents in the Tur Al-Bahah district of Lahj governorate, benefiting 119 people affected by rain and floods. In Afg»»»

MADINAH: Pottery, one of the oldest handicrafts, has been closely linked to human history since ancient times, evolving from meeting daily needs into cultural heritage reflecting the identity and diversity of societies. Today, pottery remains a key traditional craft supporting the creative economy.»»»

JERUSALEM: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who have been detained in an Israeli prison are facing psychological abuse, death threats, and poor detention conditions, a rights group representing them said Monday. On Sunday, an Israeli court extended by two days the detention of Spani»»»

The UAE’s air defence systems have intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones. The Ministry of Defence said that on 4 May 2026, the projectiles were launched from Iran, resulting in three moderate injuries. Since the start of the Iranian attacks on the UAE, air defence»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Adshit al-Qusayr with ar»»»

GAZA: Amid the ongoing Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip over the past two-and-a-half years, and in particular the widespread destruction of health infrastructure, heart patients have faced deteriorating humanitarian and medical situations. The crisis has left their lives at risk as a result of »»»

by Hamdi Kamel Next Saturday, September 5, is the deadline set by the technical committee of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam during its 8th meeting, held in Addis Ababa to receive the modified technical offer by the French and Dutch consultancy offices to be reviewed by experts of the three countries»»»

Eight people have been convicted for operating a counterfeit currency workshop that produced fake US dollar bills in a warehouse in Kordelio near Thessaloniki. The court imposed sentences of up to five years and four months, depending on each defendant’s level of involvement. The case dates to Febr»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call on Monday with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, HH the Amir expressed Qatar's strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in »»»

Abu Dhabi: Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has condemned the dangerous Iranian escalation following today’s attacks targeting the country, saying the targeting of civilians is nothing but the “moral bankruptcy” of a regime that has chosen aggression while dealing with its ne»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established artillery emplacement of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Rab Thalathin wit»»»

The United Arab Emirates has officially withdrawn from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), according to a statement posted by the group on X on Sunday. The exit took effect on May 1 – the same day Abu Dhabi’s withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Co»»»

Across the Middle East, extreme heat has become more than a seasonal challenge. In markets such as Saudi Arabia, rising temperatures are increasingly shaping how people live, how homes are designed, and how technology is expected to perform. Cooling has long been viewed as a necessity in the region»»»

LONDON: Syrian and Lebanese border authorities on Monday reopened the Qamar Bridge and the Al-Buqaia border crossing for pedestrian traffic, improving mobility between the two countries. Qamar Bridge, the official name for the crossing in Syria, has remained closed since Israel bombed it in late No»»»

Amazon announced Monday that it's expanding its chain supply services. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- Retail giant Amazon announced Monday that it will open its supply chain networks to other businesses as part of its new Amazon Supply Chain Services, which include»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A land acquisition agreement was inked on Monday between the Sousse Competitiveness Cluster (NOVATION CITY) and Taikang Electronics TUNISIA, the representative of the Chinese group specialising in precision mechatronics systems...»»»

Riyadh, May 4 (SANA) A delegation from the Syrian Arab Standards and Metrology Organization (SASMO), led by Director General Yaser Alaiwi, met Monday with the management of GCC LAB in Saudi Arabia — a specialized center for testing, inspection, and calibration services — to discuss ways of strength»»»

Israel intends to intensify its attacks on Hezbollah, Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper said Monday, as an Israeli security official insisted that, "contrary to the impression" that Israel’s hands are tied, “Hezbollah will be hit in places it did not think" Israel would reach. "The Americans may »»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health has discussed with the World Bank Group, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), ways to deepen cooperation in the healthcare sector, with a focus on localising pharmaceutical production and improving service quality. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar me»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, His Highness the Amir expressed Qatar's strong condemnation of the I»»»

Poland is bracing for a surge of illegal weapons from Ukraine after the end of the conflict with Russia, with police warning that a “smuggling boom” could eclipse the decades-long Balkan weapons crisis, a law enforcement official told Rzeczpospolita. The newspaper reported on Monday that the Polish»»»

A top White House official has said Iran is on the brink of an “extreme calamity” and hunger as the US is counting on economic pressure to secure its objectives in the conflict. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports and intensified sanctions after a bombing campaign faile»»»

The Ambassador of China to Libya, Ma Xue Liang, Belgasem Hafter, Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, and the Mayor of Benghazi participated in the inauguration ceremony of COSCO’s direct shipping line between China and the city of Benghazi today, marking the arrival o»»»

The UAE activated its missile defense system in response to missile and drone attacks from Iran. File Photo by Mhic Chambers/EPA May 4 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates activated its missile alert system for the first time since a cease-fire between the United States and Iran in April, accusing Ira»»»

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced a temporary shift to distance learning across all higher education institutions in the UAE from Tuesday, 5 May to Friday, 8 May 2026. The ministry said the measure applies nationwide, with exceptions for priority academic progra»»»

Damascus, May 5 (SANA) Syria condemned the attack that targeted a United Arab Emirates tanker by Iranian drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, considering the attack a flagrant violation of freedom of international navigation and the rules of international law. The Syrian Ministry of Foreig»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. In a statement issued on Monday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack»»»

A branch of the Catholic church expressed deep concern Monday over reports that Israel was demolishing civilian and religious buildings in parts of southern Lebanon under its control, following claims that a convent had been bulldozed. The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon urged »»»

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran on Monday, schools across the UAE initially reassured parents that operations would continue as normal, while closely monitoring the situation and prioritising student safety. However, as the situation evolved, the Ministry of Educ»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has announced the implementation of distance learning from Tuesday, 5 May, until Friday, 8 May 2026, for students, teachers and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide. The ministry said the measure aims to ensure the safe»»»

An Israeli military official said Monday that the army remained on high alert and was monitoring the situation after a U.S. admiral said forces destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles. "The IDF (Israeli military) is closely monitoring the situation and remains on high alert... our air de»»»

Two people were injured when a residential building was targeted in Oman's Bukha along the coastline of the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Monday. "A security source reported that a residential building for employees of a company in the Tibat area of Bukha was targeted, resulting in mode»»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about Cuba a “dangerous and unprecedented escalation” and warned of what he described as an increase in military threats. File Photo by Adalberto Roque/EPA/Pool May 4 (UPI) -- Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Arme»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - The French Embassy in Tunis on Monday congratulated all the teams of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad for their outstanding work, on the 70th anniversary of the ministry’s establishment (May 3,...»»»

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesGen Assimi Goïta promised to tackle Mali's long-running security crisis when he seized power in 2020 Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goï»»»

The Russian Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during celebratory events. Russia, in declaring the ceasefire, expects the Ukrainian side to follow its example, the MoD said. "In accordance with the decision of Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces V.V.»»»

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran on Monday, schools across the UAE reassured parents that operations would continue as normal, while closely monitoring the situation and prioritising student safety. Several schools sent communications to families throughout the da»»»