War, threats and reversals: One month into diplomacy, US-Iran truce hangs by a thread
Dubai Ten weeks into the Iran war, the ceasefire that once appeared to offer a path away from a wider regional conflict is now, in Donald Trump’s words, “on life support”. The US president’s blunt dismissal of Iran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal — calling it “stupid” and “a piece »»»
Iran's Ghalibaf insists on 14-point proposal as ‘only path forward’
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament), issued a firm statement asserting that the US has no viable alternative but to accept Iran's 14-point proposal for resolving the ongoing conflict. “There is no alternative but to accept the rights of the Iranian»»»
GM to lay off hundreds of workers amid need for new skills - UPI.com
General Motors on Monday said it plans to lay off at least 500 to 600 people in its global information technology division as part of adjustments to its business. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- General Motors on Monday said that it is laying off at least 500 to 600 i»»»
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez defends country's territory, rejects Trump's 51st state remarks
THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Venezuela ’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez told journalists that her country had no plans to become the 51st US state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move. Rodríguez was speaking at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on th»»»
Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
LAREDO, Texas: A South Texas medical examiner believes heat stroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found Sunday afternoon inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The people were found Sunday as worke»»»
Iran war: All relief measures UAE residents, businesses got since March 2026
Dubai: The UAE has introduced a wide-ranging package of financial and administrative relief measures since the outbreak of the Iran conflict in March 2026, as authorities moved to shield businesses and residents from regional economic disruption. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»
Former Swedish PM says India's rising global clout driving stronger Europe ties, Swedish industry eyeing expansion
Rome: India's growing economic and strategic importance is driving deeper engagement with Europe, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt said, noting that Swedish industries are preparing to expand into India following the India-European Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In a conversation with ANI, Bil»»»
Oman urges humanitarian initiative to free trapped ships in disrupted Strait of Hormuz
Oman’ Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said there is an “urgent need” to free commercial vessels stranded along the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Arsenio Dominguez, head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). “We focused on the maritime challenge in the Strait of Hormuz, the importanc»»»
NAIROBI: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reforming the international system to grant African nations broader representation in global governance
NAIROBI: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reforming the international system to grant African nations broader representation in global governance. He made the remarks as he today officially opened new office facilities and laid the foundation stone for a major conference complex at »»»
U.S. business leaders to travel with Trump for China trip - UPI.com
Elon Musk, and more than a dozen other U.S. business executives, will accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to Beijing this week as part of a wide-ranging summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. File photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will be »»»
'Economic Fury': US designates 12 entities for enabling sale of Iranian oil to China
Washington DC: The United States on Monday (local time) designated 12 individuals and entities for their role in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China. In a press statement shared on Monday, the Treasury Department accused the IRGC of using»»»
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePumza Fihlani Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa has served as the president of South Africa since 2018 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge a report »»»
EU foreign ministers stress importance of strengthening relations with GCC states
BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers emphasised the importance of strengthening relations with the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council during their monthly meeting in Brussels on Monday. Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the outcome in a »»»
Years of Culture initiative kicks off in Mexico with major cultural event
Tribune News Network Doha and Mexico City Qatar’s Years of Culture (YoC) initiative is presenting a major cultural programme in Mexico City this summer, using art, film, football history and photography to mark the official launch of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture in Mexico. Inspi»»»
GU-Q Qatari students who didn’t just study the world
Tribune News Network Doha The Class of 2026 at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) leaves behind more than transcripts and diplomas. It leaves behind anthologies, dialogue and initiatives that have reshaped what it means to be a Qatari student on a global stage, a graduating class defined not onl»»»
Sports ministry, QCDC sign agreement to strengthen youth labour market readiness
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, to strengthen national partnerships that support youth empowerment and their readiness for the evolving needs of the labour m»»»
SDC pays musical tribute to Asha Bhosle with ‘Forever Asha’
Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) recently hosted a memorable musical evening titled “Forever Asha – A Musical Tribute” at its Maestro Hall in New Salata, celebrating the extraordinary seven-decade-long musical journey of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle. The»»»
ICC’s ‘Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta’ showcases Indian arts and culture
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a colorful and culturally enriching evening titled “Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta” on May 6 at ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for a grand celebration of India’s rich artistic tradition»»»
Gold prices rise amid volatile trading ahead of US inflation data
NEW YORK: Gold prices rose in volatile trading today as investors look ahead to critical US inflation data scheduled for release later this week. Market participants are awaiting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday and the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday for further clues on the Feder»»»
Supreme Court extends pause on abortion pill ban until Thursday - UPI.com
Associate Justice Samuel Alito signed the extension of a stay that blocks a lower court ruling restricting nationwide access to abortion pills from taking effect. File Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Monday that the stay blocking a lower court ru»»»
Arab League chief denounces Iranian aggressions on UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, expresses full solidarity with Bahrain
CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has condemned in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian attacks on the territories of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, and the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law. In a sta»»»
Iraq eyes new oil export routes
QNA Baghdad Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced it is pressing ahead with the strategic Basra-Haditha pipeline project to secure alternative oil export routes amid rising regional instability and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry warned that relying solely on southern export terminals h»»»
MoCI orders recall of Honda Odyssey 2018 to 2022 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Doha Marketing Services Co. (DOMASCO), Qatar’s Honda dealership, has announced the recall of Honda Odyssey models from 2018 to 2022. The recall is due to the possible unintended deployment of the curtain and»»»
ALF celebrates winning schools in ‘Farm Your Country’ Programme
Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF) in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) represented by the Public Parks Department and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the closing ceremony of the ‘Farm your Countr»»»
Justice ministry launches new internal audit system
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organised in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister and»»»
Ashghal holds event to celebrate 161 employees for completing special training programmes
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) organised a ceremony to honour the fourth batch of employees who successfully completed the Authority’s accredited training programmes, in the presence of President of Ashghal HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, along with a number »»»
Ashghal completes major upgrade of roads, infrastructure in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of Package 2 of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. The achievement reflects the Authority’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the road network and»»»
Qatar-based jewellery brands, designers promoted in exclusive event
Tribune News Network DOHA Creatives Amplified, Qatar’s homegrown premium public relations agency, has concluded the successful inauguration of ‘Taking Back the City’, a CSR initiative dedicated to championing Qatar’s thriving brands and creative sector. The debut edition, which focused on the jewel»»»
Jordanian king meets commander of army task force helping to combat threats along borders
LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan on Monday visited the country’s Eastern Military Region Command, which has reported several successful efforts to thwart threats originating from Syria and Iraq in recent weeks, as part of broader efforts to protect national security. The king reviewed the operationa»»»
Aid group says Libyan-linked vessels fired on a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean
ROME: Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire Monday on a humanitarian rescue ship shortly after it saved about 90 migrants from an overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean, the group operating the vessel said. Sea-Watch, a German nongovernmental organization, said its ship —»»»
Arrest warrant reissued for Bolivia’s Morales after court no-show
TARIJA: A Bolivian court on Monday reissued a warrant for the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges of trafficking a minor after he failed to show up for the start of his trial. Bolivia’s first Indigenous president is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.»»»
Netanyahu says Israel wants to phase out US financial aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that he plans to “wean” his country off US financial aid within the next decade, while blaming social media “manipulation” for declining public support for his country among Americans. Israel is the largest recipient of aggregate US foreign aid »»»
Arrest warrant reissued for Bolivia’s Morales after court no-show
TARIJA: A Bolivian court on Monday reissued a warrant for the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges of trafficking a minor after he failed to show up for the start of his trial. Bolivia’s first Indigenous president is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.»»»
Syria says two soldiers killed in attack in northeast
DAMASCUS: Syria said two soldiers were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the country’s northeast on Monday, while a military source told AFP investigations were underway to identify the perpetrators. In recent months, Syria’s new Islamist government has expanded its control to parts»»»
Trump administration announces family initiatives on Mother's Day weekend - UPI.com
During an Oval Office press conference on Monday, President Donald Trump announced a raft of new programs to help mothers, and fathers, to become parents and successfully navigate the early years of having children. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump »»»
Migrant disappearances leave families trapped without answers
DUBAI: The last message Deyaa’s family received came through a borrowed satellite phone as he crossed the Mediterranean Sea. “Mama, I am Deyaa. I am fine.” It was Aug. 24, 2014. Two days later, the boat he was on sank off the Libyan coast. He was never found. Deyaa, a Syrian photographer and father»»»
Government is back-on-track
By Khaled Amin Last Sunday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the construction process of east-Portsaid’s new harbor and many other projects, with way-bigger scales than of the enormous new Suez Canal. Egypt has been put under consistent economic pressure ever since the 2011th uprisings; i»»»
Crypto.com becomes first crypto firm licensed by UAE Central Bank
Dubai: Crypto.com has become the first virtual asset service provider in the UAE to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, a landmark approval that will allow the company to offer regulated digital asset payment services to government entities across the co»»»
India's Modi to launch multi-nation tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark this week on a multi-nation tour to the United Arab Emirates and four European countries, including Norway where he will attend a bilateral summit, officials said Monday. Modi will start his whirlwind tour from UAE -- where a 4.5 million-strong Indian»»»
EU envoy: Brussels forum signals Syria’s full return to European partnership
Brussels, May 11 (SANA) The Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation to Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, said Monday that the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels marks an important step toward strengthening coordination between Syria and donor countries on social and economic recovery. Speaking »»»
Saudi FM arrives in the UK on official visit
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in the United Kingdom on an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the visit, Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper»»»
EU agrees to sanction Israeli settlers in West Bank - UPI.com
An illegal Israeli settlement outpost is seen in the Judean Desert between Jerusalem and Jericho on Saturday in the West Bank. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- The European Union came to an agreement Monday to sanction Israeli settlers in the West Bank for acts of violence a»»»
Bolivian court: Arrest Evo Morales for skipping human trafficking trial - UPI.com
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales attends a public event in Chimore, Bolivia, in Feburary. Morales reappeared at the event in his political stronghold in the center of the country a little more than a month of not being seen publicly and amid differing reports about his health and whereabouts. »»»
Guterres says UN needs reform to boost African representation
NAIROBI: The UN must be reformed to increase African representation, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday when he broke ground on an expansion of the UN’s Kenyan campus. Guterres has repeatedly called over the years for change to give Africa and other regions better representation at t»»»
Global oil prices climb as Mideast tensions escalate
NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Monday as the Middle East tensions appear to drag on for longer after President Donald Trump once again rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the conflict. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil rose 1.7 percent to above $103. The rejection keeps the two sides in an»»»
‘He had never been there before’: UAE father mourns son lost in RAK dam tragedy
Ras Al Khaimah: A 16-year-old Emirati boy drowned after slipping into Athen dam in the Wadi Al Aeem area of Ras Al Khaimah, in a tragedy that has sparked renewed calls for stronger safety measures around open water bodies. The incident happened shortly after Asr prayer, at around 4.30pm, on Sunday,»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established command center of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket barrage: statement 20 - 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 a newly established command center of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket b»»»
Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to prove his doubters wrong and stem mounting calls for him to step down after disastrous local and regional elections for his ruling Labour party. But more than 50 of his own MPs were unconvinced by his pledge to make the party bolder and bette»»»
THE HORMUZ GAMBIT: HOW WASHINGTON MANUFACTURED A CRISIS IT COULD NOT CONTROL
On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates quietly detonated one of the last credible institutions of collective Arab economic power. Its withdrawal from OPEC — framed in the careful, bloodless language of a corporate press release as a matter of “national interests” and “long-term strategic visio»»»