Jeddah art exhibition draws on spirit of Hajj
JEDDAH: The “Zarabi" exhibition at the House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah Park features works inspired by the visual and spiritual aspects of Hajj. The exhibition, which runs until May 13, brings together traditional craftsmanship, contemporary art, and Arabic calligraphy. It includes artworks inspire»»»
Iran's Supreme Leader Briefs Military Chief on 'New Guiding Measures'
The head of Iran's armed forces unified command met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received from him "new guiding measures to pursue military operations and firmly confront adversaries", the semi-official Fars news reported on Sunday. The Fars report said that Ali Abdollahi, who commands »»»
National Bank: 2026 inflation - 4%, GDP growth - 3.5%
Skopje, 7 May 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank has projected the 2026 inflation at 4 percent while the GDP growth at 3.5 percent. For 2027, the central bank projects the inflation at 3 percent and the GDP growth reaching 3.8 percent. The National Bank Council reviewed and adopted Thursday the latest »»»
Health system readies for repatriation of Greek from virus-hit cruise ship
Health authorities are preparing for the repatriation of the sole Greek national on a luxury cruise ship hit by a potentially fatal virus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean, officials said Sunday. The Netherlands-flagged MV Hondius with more than 140 people on board arrived off Tenerife in the Canary I»»»
Iran’s oil exports face mounting pressure as shipping risks deepen in Strait of Hormuz
Capitals, May 10 (SANA) Iran’s oil sector is facing growing logistical pressure as escalating maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and tighter U.S. restrictions on shipping activity make it increasingly difficult for the country to transport crude oil to international markets. While Tehran has»»»
UAE air defences intercept two drones launched from Iran today
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted two drones originating from Iran on May 10, 2026. The ministry said that since the beginning of the “blatant Iranian attacks”, UAE air defences have intercepted 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,265»»»
Iran’s Supreme Leader briefs military chief on ‘new guiding measures’, Fars agency says
DUBAI: The head of Iran’s armed forces unified command met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received from him “new guiding measures to pursue military operations and firmly confront adversaries,” the semi-official Fars news reported on Sunday.The Fars report said that Ali Abdollahi, who com»»»
Elyanna releases World Cup track
DUBAI: Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna features on an official FIFA World Cup song, marking another major milestone in the singer’s fast-rising international career. The 24-year-old is on “Illuminate,” one of the official songs for the FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack, alongside Canadian singer-so»»»
Saudi non-oil industrial activity rises 1.4% in March despite weaker oil output
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil industrial activity remained resilient in March, with output rising 1.4 percent from February and several manufacturing segments posting steady growth despite softer oil-related production. Preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed the K»»»
Move aside or pay: Dh3,000 fine for blocking emergency vehicles in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has equipped firefighting, ambulance and rescue vehicles with smart cameras as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response capabilities, improve access to incident sites and enhance road safety across the emirate. The authority said the new system i»»»
Dubai’s green spaces now exceed 55 million square metres
Dubai: Dubai Municipality added nearly 300,000 square metres of green spaces across the emirate during the first quarter of this year, as part of Dubai’s efforts to expand its urban greenery and strengthen environmental sustainability. According to figures published on the Dubai Data platform by Du»»»
Wartime lifeline: Beyond Hormuz, Caspian corridor helping Iran survive
Dubai: Israeli warplanes striking an Iranian naval facility on the Caspian Sea in March may have signalled something far bigger than a military raid. The attack on Bandar Anzali — hundreds of miles north of the Strait of Hormuz — exposed what Western officials increasingly see as a critical wartime»»»
Pakistan’s middle class pushed to brink as fuel prices soar amid Iran war
ISLAMABAD: For Shahzad Ahmed, a manager at a private firm, the 15-kilometer commute from his home to his office used to be a routine part of his professional life. Now, it is a daily exercise in financial survival. “For quite some time now, we have been getting sudden surprises at midnight,” he tol»»»
Iran Ceasefire Tested as Cargo Ship Catches Fire and Kuwait Reports Drone Attack
The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was tested again on Sunday when a cargo ship caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar’s coast, and Kuwait's military reported an attack by drones, without specifying where they came from. The attacks were the latest threats to a month-old ce»»»
Edufair Dubai: UAE universities prioritise graduate outcomes and career progression
As students increasingly link degree choices to long-term career outcomes, experts during a panel discussion at Gulf News Edufair highlighted the need for clearer visibility into what happens after graduation. Application to outcome is no longer abstract, it is central to how students assess academ»»»
Salam, al-Sharaa discuss security, transport and energy
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Damascus on Saturday on a visit tackling issues including security, transport and energy. Beirut and Damascus have been rebuilding their ties after the December 2024 overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in Syria, wh»»»
EU official urges increased humanitarian access in south Lebanon
European Union crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib on Saturday urged increased humanitarian access in south Lebanon, where Israel has kept up strikes and Hezbollah has been launching attacks despite a ceasefire. "Humanitarian aid is ready, but too often it cannot reach those who need it most," Lah»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:00 on Sunday 10-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the Israeli enemy army near the municipality of Al-Khiam city with artillery shells: statement (3) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 08:20 on Sunday 10-05-2026 a D9 bulldozer belonging to the Israeli enemy army at Khallet Al-Raj in Deir Seryan town with a loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: Statement (1) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:45 on Sunday 10-05-2026 a command headquarters belonging to the Israeli enemy army in Al-Khiam city with two loitering gliders, achieving confirmed hits: Statement (2) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Warns US Allies: Crossing Strait of Hormuz Will Bring Difficulties
Iran has warned that Washington’s partners enforcing sanctions against Tehran will face “difficulties” transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as the Islamic Republic unveils upgraded military capabilities and an expanded target bank. Iranian military spokesman Brigadier General Akrami Nia confi»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Longest-lasting Right-wing Coalition, Will Serve as Opposition in Parliament, Leaders Say
Democratic Bulgaria (DB) is the longest-standing coalition on the Right of the political spectrum and will represent Right-wing voters while acting as the parliamentary opposition, its leaders said at the start of a national conference of the formation here on Sunday. The meeting is discussing the »»»
Qatar Museums invites public behind the scenes of its archaeological discoveries
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums is inviting the public behind the scenes of its archaeological work at the second edition of Orientation Day 2026, taking place on May 14, 2026, at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium. Qatar Museums invites the public, students, researchers, and heritage enthus»»»
Kuwait detects hostile drones on Sunday morning
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait announced that it has detected a number of hostile drones in its airspace at dawn on Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is according to the latest statement by the Kuwait Army General Staff Headquarters on X, confirming that the hostile drones detected within Kuwaiti airspace has been d»»»
At least 9 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce
Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah's traditional strongholds. The fresh attacks were some of the most intense since the start of a thr»»»
EGX records strongest weekly rise in weeks on local buying momentum
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market recorded a strong advance in the week of 3–6 May 2026, with investors encouraged by easing inflation, a stronger Egyptian pound and improving foreign reserve data, while regional geopolitical tensions showed signs of stabilisation. The benchmark EGX30 ended the week at »»»
Ship struck by projectile off coast of Qatar
An unknown projectile struck a ship off the coast of Qatar early Sunday morning, a UK maritime agency reported, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened to target U.S. vessels in the region. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said a bulk carrier had reported being hit 2»»»
Iran army says countries siding with US to 'face difficulties' in Hormuz
Iran's army warned on Sunday that countries complying with U.S. sanctions against the Islamic republic would face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Early this month the U.S. government imposed new sanctions on Iranian interests and warned ships against paying authorities in Tehran to pass»»»
Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target U.S. sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran's response to its latest negotiating position. "Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will»»»
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed in Sofia for Giro d’Italia Stage, Medical Helicopter on Standby
More than 800 police officers have been deployed to ensure traffic organization and security in Sofia during the passage of the Giro d’Italia cycling race, with a medical helicopter also available to serve residents in areas with restricted access along the route, Chief Inspector Ivan Georgiev, hea»»»
Number of small boat migrants to UK tops 200,000: official figures
LONDON: More than 200,000 migrants have arrived on UK shores in small boats since records began in 2018, latest government statistics showed. The tally comes as the anti-immigration party Reform UK surged Thursday in local elections dominated by national issues including immigration. Home Office fi»»»
Immunologist Prof. Chorbanov: Hantavirus Risk Remains Largely Theoretical, with Low Chance of Large-scale Outbreak
The concern about hantavirus is mainly theoretical, but it should never be entirely ruled out. These kinds of rather exotic viruses, in terms of their global transmission patterns, do not pose a real threat because of the difficulty in how they are spread, said Prof. Andrey Chorbanov, head of the I»»»
At least 9 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce
BEIRUT: Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds. The fresh attacks were some of the most intense since the start »»»
Sisi, Macron Hold Strategic Talks amid Escalating Regional Crises
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-range talks in Alexandria on Saturday focused on bilateral ties and mounting regional crises, as the two leaders inaugurated the new headquarters of Senghor University. Macron arrived in the Mediterranean city af»»»
Bulgarian Business and Policy Groups Launch “Budget for Growth” Initiative Amid Fiscal Concerns
The Institute for Market Economics (IME), the Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association (BESCO), and the Active Policies civic organization have announced the launch of a joint campaign titled Budget for Growth. The initiative focuses on the quality of public finances and the role of the state budget a»»»
Thousands of flowers and trees reshape Dibba Al Hisn landscape
Sharjah: Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has planted more than 55,000 seedlings during the first four months of 2026 as part of its efforts to expand green spaces, strengthen environmental sustainability and enhance the aesthetic character of the city. The municipality said the agricultural and beautifi»»»
US War on Iran Now Disrupts Global Fertilizer and Metal Supply Chains
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The situation with Iran has led to problems with global sulfuric acid supplies, causing a sharp rise in its price, the Wall Street Journal reported. Sulfuric acid is used to create fertilizers, as well as to leach copper and other metals. Most of the acid is supplied from oil ref»»»
CBL source to Libya Herald: CBL moving towards ending cash collection of taxes and customs duties – moving solely to e-collections
A senior source within the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) revealed to yesterday that the decision to mandate commercial banks and the fintech company, Tadawul, to exempt the Tax Authority, the Customs Authority, and the Libyan Ports Company from fees / commissions for e-payment services via point-of-s»»»
Libyan United Airlines holds Cabin Crew Open Day in Tripoli - in anticipation of its launch on a yet unspecified date
The soon-to-be launched Libyan United Airlines (LUA) announced last Tuesday (5 May) that it had held a Cabin Crew Open Day in Tripoli the previous day at a leading Tripoli hotel. The LUA said the event was a great opportunity to meet ambitious young talents ready to take their first steps in aviati»»»
Why Mohamed bin Zayed prefers meeting people away from formalities
Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has commended the leadership style of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, describing him as a leader who is closely connected to people through regular public engagement and direct interaction with citizen»»»
Ministry of Education to launch National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition on May 12
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) announced the launch of the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council. The exhibition is scheduled to take place from May 12-14 at t»»»
Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Turns the Persian Gulf Into a Nightmare for US Warships
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian authorities are using a so-called "mosquito fleet" of hundreds of boats to control the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported citing experts. According to the Financial Times, some of the boats are lightly armed, but others are equipped with short-range missiles. »»»
Israel Set Up Secret Base in Iraq to Launch Airstrikes Against Iran - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli authorities have established a secret military base in the Iraqi desert to launch airstrikes against Iran, the Wall Street Journal claims citing sources, including US officials. According to sources, the Israeli army built a facility to house special forces, the base also»»»
Aramco CEO Warns 1 Billion Barrels Lost Will Slow Oil Market Recovery
The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilize even if flows resume, Saudi Aramco’s CEO said on Sunday, as shipping disruptions choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. "Our objective is simple: keep energy flowing, »»»
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Three, Medics Say, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that underscored the fragility of a US-brokered ceasefire. Medics said an air strike killed one person in the Maghazi refugee camp in the G»»»
Sofia Ready to Host Giro d’Italia, Says Mayor Terziev
Sofia is ready to host the Giro d’Italia cycling race, with the capital set to become part of the history of the prestigious competition before the eyes of hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, Mayor Vassil Terziev said in a Facebook post on Sunday. On Sunday, Sofia hosts the finish of the Sta»»»
Indian film star sworn in as head of industrial hub Tamil Nadu
Chennai, India: Indian film star C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu state on Sunday after his new party brokered a coalition in the southern industrial hub. The swearing-in ceremony followed days of high drama in the state capital Chennai, where Vijay's fledgling Tamilaga »»»
Pentagon releases new files on UFOs
Bright lights and mysterious objects, those are what could be found in a new batch of files on UFOs that the Pentagon began releasing on Friday as President Donald Trump taps into the public's long-held curiosities about "unidentified anomalous phenomena” in the broader universe.»»»
Al Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy targets Islamic Health Authority in the town of Qalawayh in the Bint Jbeil district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Report: Efforts Underway to Bring Gaza Administration Committee into Strip Before Eid al-Adha
A well-informed Egyptian source told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday that mediators are working to bring members of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza into the enclave soon, with discussions proposing that the move take place before Eid al-Adha, which falls at the end of the month. “»»»