The fallout from the war on Iran and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is triggering a geopolitical and economic shockwave far beyond the Gulf, reshaping alliance dynamics from Berlin to Manila and raising new doubts about the credibility of the so-called American security umb»»»

Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy — and relief — riding the waves of the territory’s Mediterranean coastal waters. Only three or four men still surf due to a shortage of surfboards»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a new vessel dedicated to monitoring and scientific research, marking a significant step in enhancing Qatar’s marine environmental monitoring system. The vessel is part of the ministry’s broader efforts to upgrade field operation too»»»

On Saturday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev defended the government’s decision to appoint Stancho Stanev as deputy chairperson of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and to task him with serving as acting head of the Agency until a permanent chairperson is named. Radev explained that deputy c»»»

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group, inaugurated the 10th edition of Gulf News Edufair this morning at The H Dubai Hotel, marking the start of one of the UAE’s largest higher education»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds across the country, both inshore and offshore, along with high seas offshore. In its daily weather report, the department forecast relatively hot to hot conditions inshore until 6pm on Saturday, with slight dust expected in s»»»

The anniversary of the Great Victory was marked in Osh city with the Immortal Regiment march. According to the press service of the City Hall, early in the morning around one thousand residents walked along Alymbek Datka Street to the central square, carrying portraits of their grandfathers and rel»»»

Russian singer Nikolay Baskov took part in the Immortal Regiment march in Karakol. Around one thousand people joined the event. Carrying portraits of their relatives, participants walked from Abdrakhmanov and Tynystanov streets to Victory Park. There, they laid flowers at the Eternal Flame and hono»»»

On May 9, 2017, President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey citing mistakes he allegedly made in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. 1 of 7 | U.S. President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with James Comey, director of the FBI during in the Blue Room of the White House»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US economy continues to display notable resilience against an increasingly complex and uncertain global backdrop, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. QNB noted that this resilience comes despite several headwinds, including elevated uncertainty, persis»»»

Today, May 9, Russia commemorates the 81st anniversary of Victory Day—a solemn and proud tribute to the Soviet triumph in World War II. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Moscow's Red Square, where the annual military parade is underway to mark the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory in Wo»»»

Dubai: A four-year-old boy in northeastern China has survived an 11-storey fall after climbing onto a window ledge to see whether his parents were returning home — a dramatic incident that has gripped social media and stunned doctors treating him. The boy, identified by local media only by his nick»»»

In the city of Naryn, the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War was marked with an Immortal Regiment march, a memorial rally, and a small concert program. According to the municipal press service, flowers were laid at the monument to soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War, a »»»

“I strongly believe that Bulgaria will have a consolidated position in its foreign policy relations,” President Iliana Iotova told journalists here on Saturday when asked what she expects from the new Government regarding foreign policy. “Our voice in Europe must be just as strong as that of the ot»»»

In honor of May 9, hundreds march through India’s capital carrying portraits of WWII heroes. The Immortal Regiment honors soldiers, civilians, and families who sacrificed everything to defeat fascism.Russia‘The Enemy Will Be Crushed’: Sputnik Revives Iconic Soviet WWII Broadcast06:29 GMT»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War. According to him, May 9 is traditionally observed as the Great Day of Victory — a date of deep historical, moral, and spiritual significance. It is both a bright holiday and a day»»»

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President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev laid flowers at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia in memory of Bulgarian soldiers who died in the fight against Nazism. Later, the Bulgarian head of State will take part in the ceremony of raising the flag of the European Union in fr»»»

Sputnik has recreated the voice of chief Soviet radio announcer revealing the start of World War II. ‘The enemy will be crushed’: Sputnik recreates voice of chief Soviet radio announcer revealing start of World War IIYuri Levitan was the defining voice of the WW2 era throughout the USSR.On June 22,»»»

Rory McIlroy is softening his stance on the return of ‌players from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour, acknowledging Friday that bringing back more defectors from the breakaway circuit could be a net positive. With the future of LIV in doubt after Saudi ​Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it is pulli»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military called on residents of more than half a dozen villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate on Saturday ahead of expected attacks against Hezbollah despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting. “In light of the terrorist Hezbollah’s violation of »»»

VENICE: Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions»»»

Amid the labyrinth of canals and centuries-old palazzos that define Venice Biennale, a new voice rises from the Horn of Africa with urgency, poetry, and quiet power. At the 61st edition of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, the Somalia National Pavilion emerges not merely as »»»

World Migratory Bird Day was marked on May 9 as a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats along migration routes, the Ministry of Environment and Water said here on Saturday. This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts - Your Observ»»»

Mexico City: Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches. Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heat wave impacting several st»»»

ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking, the Pakistani interior ministry said on Saturday, with officials from both countries pledging closer intelligence-sharing and collaboration between anti-narcotics agencies. The »»»

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The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have named an eastern grey kangaroo ‘Cwtch,’ which is Welsh for cuddle, at Australia Zoo, according to BBC. Conservationist Robert Irwin, the son of Steve Irwin, made the announcement from the zoo in Queensland in a joint Instagram post with the W»»»

In a week thats’s seen renewed hope for ending the war in Iran, ten weeks since it started, with four weeks of stalemate, a ceasefire and skirmishes over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Intermittent peace talks have boiled down to a fourteen-point, one-page “memorandum of understanding”, craf»»»

Mexico City: The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration. Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Li»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said. Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday morning, sending an ash cloud 10 kilometres (six miles) into the sky, with no tow»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Saturday said that May 9 will be a difficult working day for Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Every May 9 for the president is a difficult working day. Given that it is a solemn day, given that it is a Memorial Day, given that it is, as for an»»»

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German exports rose unexpectedly in March, official data showed on Friday, lifted by higher demand from Europe, as industrial output fell despite a forecast rise, dampened by a drop in energy production. German exports rose 0.5% in March over the previous month, boosted by an increase of 3.4% in sh»»»

Moscow: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump while Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday, though the event was set to be scaled back over security fears. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the me»»»

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Syrian authorities released a new group of SDF-linked detainees on Friday, in a sign that the government is pressing ahead with a prisoner release clause under an integration agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces. The move came as the government insisted Arabic remains Syria’s only official l»»»

Sofia will mark Europe Day on May 9 with a series of events including an EU flag-raising ceremony at the presidency, a cycling parade inspired by the Giro d’Italia, an “European Village” near the National Palace of Culture, performances of the European anthem “Ode to Joy,” youth activities, debates»»»

Singapore: Two Singapore residents who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have tested negative to the rare respiratory disease, Singapore's Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said Friday. The two men aged 65 and 67 had been on the MV Hondius and also the same flight as a confirmed hanta»»»

Budapest: Peter Magyar is to be sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday as he promises "regime change" after Viktor Orban's 16 years in power. He scored a landslide victory last month pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption. Magyar, 45, also wants to undo changes Orban made to in»»»

Asia received its first fuel oil cargo from Mexico in nine months on Thursday, with more to follow, as higher Asian prices draw supply after the loss of Middle East cargoes due to the Iran war, according to industry sources and shipping data. The incoming cargoes from Mexico will ease some concerns»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, starting on May 9. Aside from a pause in the fighting, the two warring sides will also engage in a prisoner swap, with 1,000 prisoners from each country. US President Donald Trump on Friday announced ​on»»»

Beijing: China's overseas shipments grew at a faster pace than expected last month, official data showed Saturday, despite pressure on the global economy caused by war in the Middle East. Exports from the manufacturing powerhouse were up 14.1 percent in April compared to the same month last year, t»»»

Iran is gaining ground in the information war with a succession of viral AI-made videos that aim to widen divisions in the US and blur the line between entertainment and propaganda, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on Friday. The clips, produced and distributed by pro-Iran»»»

Los Angeles, USA: American passengers aboard the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak will be quarantined in Nebraska upon arrival in the United States, NBC News reported Friday, citing an official from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The passengers will be »»»

Washington, United States: The US military said on Friday it had struck another boat alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor. The latest strike -- which follows dozens of similar attacks in recent months -- bring the US campaign's de»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain's health and interior ministers to a command post »»»

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez ‌has left the door open for an international return, saying he would reverse his retirement if he ​is needed for this year’s World Cup, potentially returning to the national side after over a 19-month absence. The 39-year-old retired from international football in Septem»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH: Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy — and relief — riding the waves of the territory’s Mediterranean coastal waters. Only three or four men still surf due to a shortag»»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organization’s chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain’s health and interior ministers to a command post »»»