Al Awsat 3m

Libya Launches ‘Large-Scale’ Crackdown on Crime in Major Oil City

Authorities in western Libya's city of Zawiya, which houses a major oil terminal and a large refinery, said on Friday they had launched a "large-scale operation" against criminal groups, as clashes and explosions were heard. Security forces and military units carried out raids and arrests from dawn»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6m

Sofia University Again Lands Spot on Clarivate Ranking

Sofia University ranks 1226th among the best universities in the world and 424th among the best universities in Europe in the Clarivate Global Institutional Profiles Project ranking for 2025-2026, the university's press center announced on Friday. The ranking examines the achievements of 23,450 uni»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Bank robber on the run after hostage scare and cash heist

At least one bank robber was on the run in Germany on Friday after sparking an hours-long standoff in which police initially feared that multiple hostages were being held inside the bank's vault room. The situation ended when heavily armed commandos entered the bank and freed the two locked-up empl»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Marathon Marks Turning Point for Palestinian Runner Released from Israeli Prison

Mohamad Al-Assi ran beneath the concrete wall as the sun rose over Bethlehem. His Nikes pounded the gravel, his breath fogging the air as graffiti and paint splatter blurred past with each stride. The road along the barrier separating Israel from the occupied West Bank makes up a stretch of a marat»»»

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Gulf News 20m

National Ambulance showcases cutting-edge lifesaving technology in Dubai

Abu Dhabi: National Ambulance is taking part in the 22nd Emirates Critical Care Conference 2026, which opened in Dubai on Friday, bringing together healthcare specialists and emergency medicine experts to discuss the latest advancements in critical care and emergency medical services. The three-day»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

UK PM Starmer Vows to Fight on After Local Polls Drubbing

Keir Starmer vowed to carry on as UK prime minister Friday after taking responsibility for grim local election results that saw the hard right make big gains as disillusioned Britons go off mainstream parties. "I'm not going to walk away and plunge the country into chaos," Starmer insisted, after h»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

Rubio Urges Europeans to Share the Iran Burden

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a two-day visit to Rome on Friday, where he sought to ease tensions with Pope Leo and urged Europeans to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The task was not easy, given President Donald Trump's recent sharp criticism of both the Catholic leader and Italy's»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Mansour bin Zayed, President of Turkey discuss bilateral cooperation

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan , President of the Republic of Turkey, within the framework of Sheikh Mansour’s working visit to Turkey . During the meeting, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conv»»»

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TAP 37m

Tunis Stock Exchange rises 2.9% to new record high

Tunis, May 8 (TAP) - Amid growing hopes for a resolution to the conflict in Iran, optimism continues to prevail on the Tunis Stock Exchange. The benchmark index posted a sharp weekly increase of 2.9%, setting a new record high of 16,525.74 points,...»»»

Arab News 38m

Pakistan to hire global consultants for strategic petroleum reserves amid Iran war

KARACHI: The government has decided to hire international consultants to build countrywide storage facilities for maintaining strategic petroleum reserves, a move officials say would help Pakistan avoid energy shortages during crises such as the Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Hezbollah Says Launched Missiles at Military Base in North Israel

Hezbollah launched missiles at a military base in Israel on Friday in response to Israeli attacks that killed a top commander, while Lebanese authorities reported five people including a rescuer killed in fresh Israeli strikes. In a statement, the group said the missiles targeted a base south of th»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

US Fires on and Disables 2 More Iranian Tankers as Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz

US forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack. The attacks cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that th»»»

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UPI 44m

Economists warn of fiscal risks in Chile reform plan - UPI.com

A new International Monetary Funds report says higher copper production and prices support Chile's growth expectations, but warned of risks that include the crisis in the Middle East, rising oil prices and loss of domestic competitiveness tied to the sharp public spending cuts. File Photo by Mario »»»

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Gulf News 44m

Dubai officials clarify warehouse fire behind viral smoke footage, with no link to regional events

Dubai authorities have clarified that the dark smoke seen in videos circulating this morning was caused by a warehouse fire in the Al Khabaisi area and is not connected to any ongoing developments or wider situation. Earlier today, several posts on social media falsely linking the fire to the regio»»»

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Al Manar 48m

Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2: 2759 martyrs, 8512 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2: 2759 martyrs, 8512 injuries 08-05-2026 17:16 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Al Manar 48m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Friday 08-05-2026 the Shraga base (the administrative headquarters of the Golani Brigade command and the deployment site of the Egoz force) south of the Nahariya settlement with a barrage of qualitative rockets: statement 10 - 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 14:00 on Friday 08-05-2026 the Shraga base (the administrative headquarters of the Golani Brigade c»»»

Al Awsat 51m

Is There Anybody Out There? Pentagon Releases Secret UFO Files

The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some dating back to the 1940s -- fanning speculation over whether alien life exists. Reports of flying saucers and discs, and a sighting of a "Lord of the Rings" glowing or»»»

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Sana 53m

Syria, Yemen discuss boosting investment and trade cooperation

Damascus, May 8 (SANA) Director General of the Syrian Investment Authority Talal al-Hilali discussed with Yemen’s Charge d’Affaires in Damascus, Mohammad Baakar ways to enhance bilateral relations in trade and investment fields. During the meeting held on Thursday at the Investment Authority’s head»»»

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Sana 53m

Syria participates in COP31 preparatory meeting in Antalya

Antalya, May 8 (SANA) Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammad Anjarani participated Friday in the preparatory meeting for hosting the COP31 conference in Antalya, Türkiye, which continues over two days. Syrian Embassy Chargé d’Affaires in Ankara Fadi al-Qassem also attended the se»»»

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Sana 53m

Syrian industry makes return to international stage at Beauty Istanbul 2026

Istanbul, May 8 (SANA) The Beauty Istanbul 2026 exhibition opened Thursday in Türkiye‘s largest city, with a prominent Syrian presence signaling the return of national industry to the international arena. The Syrian pavilion, organized by the Damascus Chamber of Industry, features five companies sp»»»

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Gulf News 56m

UAE President receives Ruler and Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, accompanied by Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud »»»

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UPI 1h

Pentagon announces release of 162 unidentified object files - UPI.com

The Department of Defense announced the release of never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, previously known as UFOs, on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced the release of never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenom»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Malaysia eyes advanced semiconductor packaging capability within 2 years official

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia aims to develop domestic capability in advanced semiconductor packaging within two years as part of efforts to develop the sector and move up the industry's value chain, Malaysian Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said on Friday. This will be implemen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President receives Nafis delegation and award winners

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council and winners of the third cycle of the Nafis Award. Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the winners and wished them continued success. He was also briefed on their experiences»»»

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Arab News 1h

US VP Vance meets with Qatar PM to discuss Qatar

DOHA: US Vice President JD Vance met with the prime minister of Qatar to discuss the negotiations with Iran, Axios reported on Friday. Developing...»»»

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Arab News 1h

Davies injury clouds Canada’s World Cup hopes as defender faces weeks on sidelines

MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s ‌Alphonso Davies will be sidelined for “several weeks” after injuring his left hamstring during their Champions League semifinal second leg against Paris St. Germain, dealing a potential blow to Canada’s World Cup preparations. Davies, who was a second-half substitute agains»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s oil ministry has denied US accusations against its deputy minister, who the United States hit with sanctions over alleged support to Iran as Washington escalates pressure on Baghdad to break with Iranian-linked groups. The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on Ali M»»»

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Arab News 1h

Arab world secures strong representation at IFJ centenary congress

LONDON: The International Federation of Journalists closed its centenary congress in Paris on Thursday with unprecedented Arab representation on the federation’s executive committee, as Saudi Arabia secured its first-ever seat alongside Palestine, Oman, Bahrain and Tunisia. The gathering marked 100»»»

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Business-review 1h

Word Bank Group’s IFC is to become shareholder of Carpathia Pensii, a VIG company

The majority shareholder of Carpathia Pensii, Vienna Insurance Group, signed the agreement in the presence of Mr. Peter Höfnger, Deputy CEO of VIG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Carpathia Pensii and Mr. Vittorio Di Bello, IFC’s Director of the Financial Institutions Group for Europe, Lati»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 22:00 yesterday, Thursday 08-05-2026, vehicles belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army that were advancing from Rashaf town toward the outskirts of Hadatha town with artillery shells, forcing them to retreat: statement 11 - 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 22:00 yesterday, Thursday 08-05-2026, vehicles belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army that were adva»»»

Sputnik 1h

US-Iran 'Calibrated Escalation' Risks Sliding Into All-Out War - Expert

A "calibrated escalation" is likely to follow the overnight US-Iran clash in the Strait of Hormuz, veteran war correspondent Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik. “Return to full-scale war remains possible, but neither side appears eager for an immediate all-out confrontation,” Magnier says. “What is mo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Fires on Iran Tankers as Talks Hang in Balance

A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington's top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran's response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict. US Central Command said an F/A-18 Super Hornet had used precision munitions on the two ships »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Economy Minister Prioritizes Food Inflation, Fuel Prices and Public Sector Oversight

Combating inflation in essential food products, measures against rising fuel prices, and a review of the activities of public enterprises, structures and agencies are among the main priorities of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Pulev in the governmen»»»

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UPI 1h

Canvas platform hacked by ransomware group during finals - UPI.com

A ransomware hacking group has breached Canvas, which is used in schools and universities. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA May 8 (UPI) -- Online education platform Canvas suffered a ransomware attack that shut down access in the United States on Thursday. Canvas, used by more than 8,000 schools »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Djuric, Zimbabwean FM discuss bilateral relations, cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira in Belgrade on Friday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations and strengthening of cooperation in several areas of mutual interest. "Minister Djuric emphasised that relation»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Vijay’s TVK clears majority hurdle, set to form Tamil Nadu government

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to become the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured enough backing from allies to cross the majority mark following days of intense post-election negotiations and political uncertainty. The breakthrough came on Friday»»»

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TAP 1h

ISIE attends high-level Executive Peer Learning Mission in Rome

Tunis, May 8 (TAP)- Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Council member Mahmoud El Ouaer attended on May 4-8, at the invitation of the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), a high-level Executive Peer Learning Mission of the...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Disney says its Abu Dhabi mega theme park is still happening — here’s what we know

Abu Dhabi: Disney has confirmed that its planned theme park resort in Abu Dhabi remains on track, despite the ongoing regional war. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi destination will become Disney’s seventh resort worldwide and its first in the Middle East.»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Crete murder suspect remanded in custody over revenge killing

A 54-year-old man who confessed to fatally shooting a 21-year-old driver in Crete in an act of revenge has been remanded in custody following testimony before an investigating magistrate. The suspect is charged with ambushing the victim in his car on Tuesday near Iraklio and shooting him dead befor»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

ASEAN leaders issue joint statement on Middle East crisis at 2026 summit

Manila, Philippines: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders on Friday issued a statement on the response to the Middle East crisis, aimed at strengthening the bloc's collective response to global energy shortages and supply disruptions. At the summit in Cebu City, the Philippine»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE ranked world’s leading adopter of artificial intelligence in 2026

Dubai: The UAE has further strengthened its global position in the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, ranking first worldwide with a rate of 70.1 percent among the working-age population during the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft AI Diffusion Report for Q1 2026. The rep»»»

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Gulf News 1h

No queues, no counters: Fujairah prints car plates in 3 minutes

Fujairah: Motorists in Fujairah can now receive new vehicle number plates in under three minutes after Fujairah Police General Headquarters launched the Middle East’s first fully automated AI-powered smart factory for number plate production. Located at an Emirates petrol station near Fujairah Mall»»»

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Arab News 1h

Eight Chad opposition leaders jailed for eight years: lawyer

N’DJAMENA: Eight Chadian opposition leaders arrested at the end of last month were jailed for eight years on Friday, their lawyer told AFP, the latest detentions of President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s critics. The defendants, all members of the only political movement to have systematically challenged »»»

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Arab News 1h

Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran’s Kharg Island export hub

LONDON: A suspected oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers of sea near Iran’s main oil hub ​of Kharg Island has been seen on satellite imagery this week. The likely spill — appearing on images as a grey and white slick — covered waters to the west of the 8-kilometer (5-mile) long island, pi»»»

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Arab News 1h

REVIEW: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ delivers a brutal, crowd-pleasing sequel  

DUBAI: Australian filmmaker Simon McQuoid returns with “Mortal Kombat II” and effectively obliterates its 2021 predecessor — in all the right ways. Bigger, bloodier and far more confident in its identity, the sequel embraces the gleeful excess of the games and turns the follow-up into a crowd-pleas»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pakistan rejects reports of politically motivated UAE deportations as ‘fake news’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s interior ministry on Friday rejected reports circulating on social media that Pakistani nationals were being deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for political reasons, describing the claims as “vicious propaganda” and “fake news.” The statement came after a number of »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE, Austria energy ties grow as ADNOC expands OMV partnership

Abu Dhabi: Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker visited the headquarters of ADNOC in Abu Dhabi during his official trip to the UAE, as both countries strengthened their cooperation in energy, fuels and industrial sectors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The visit cam»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Presidents of UAE and Finland discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties in support of mutual interests. The two sides affirmed their shared commit»»»

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Tanjug 1h

MoU signed on establishment of St Sava University

BELGRADE - The Republic of Serbia and the Serbian Orthodox Church signed on Friday a MoU on cooperation on the establishment of a St Sava Serbian Orthodox University. The MoU was signed by Serbian Patriarch Porfirije and Serbian PM Djuro Macut at the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate in Belgrade. The s»»»

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