Dubai: Oman has signed an agreement to develop a major mountain tourism project in Muscat with investments estimated at around Dh5.3 billion (RO558 million), as the Sultanate continues efforts to expand its tourism sector and attract long-term investment. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and President Donald Trump's administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at easing ties with Pope Leo after »»»

Iran said on Friday it redirected a US-sanctioned oil tanker carrying Iranian oil back to its shores, though it was unclear from its statement why it would have returned it, reported AFP. "The Islamic Republic of Iran's navy, through a specially planned operation in the Sea of Oman, seized the offe»»»

The new Education and Science Minister, Prof. Georgi Valchev, took over the post from Prof. Sergei Ignatov during a ceremony at the Ministry on Friday. “There must be continuity in education policies. There must also be political consensus on the vision for the future of education,” Prof. Valchev s»»»

Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski took over the post from his predecessor Ivan Hristanov during a ceremony at the ministry on Friday. He was welcomed by the ministry's staff with applause. A new Bulgarian government, headed by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, was elected and took the oath of»»»

London, UK: Two British nationals have been confirmed to have contracted hantavirus, with a third suspected of infection, on the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, the UK Health Security Agency said on Friday. None of the British citizens on board the cruise ship MV Hondius is currently rep»»»

Dubai: For a franchise famous for flying limbs, savage fatalities and alpha-energy combatants, Mortal Kombat 2, out in the UAE cinemas this weekend on May 8, is making a noticeable shift this time around: its women are no longer fighting for space. When Gulf News asked the cast and creators how the»»»

Abu Dhabi: Delivery motorcycles will be banned from using selected high-speed roads across Abu Dhabi from May 15, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety and reduce risks facing riders and motorists. The Integrated Transport Centre, operating under Abu Dhabi Mobility, announced that de»»»

Dubai: Schools in the holy city of Mecca are set to shift partially to distance learning next week as Saudi authorities intensify preparations for the peak Hajj season and move to ease pressure on the city’s roads and transport network. The General Directorate of Education in the Mecca region annou»»»

This summer, Europeans are looking to disconnect and live more intensely, leaving behind digital noise in favour of authentic human experiences. Romanians stand out for their openness to novelty: 46% say they quickly embrace trending experiences, the highest share recorded in Europe, according to a»»»

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) reported yesterday that representatives of the African Development Bank (AfDB) expressed their strong desire to support LAIP’s Two Transit Corridors Project and to expand the proposed support by mobilizing international funding from donors. LAIP said thi»»»

Bansko is expected to establish itself as one of the leading cycling destinations in the Balkans over the next two to three years, Bansko Mayor Stoycho Banenski told BTA on Friday. Mountain biking has grown rapidly in recent decades, prompting resorts to invest in bike parks, trails, and cycling to»»»

Bestax Chartered Accountants has announced new support for businesses preparing for the UAE’s upcoming electronic invoicing system, as companies across the country move towards mandatory e-invoicing from 2026. The announcement comes after the UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decisions No.»»»

The most important thing in the field of public health is to shift the focus from hospital treatment to health promotion and disease prevention, said Katya Ivkova, Minister of Health in Bulgaria's new government, speaking to journalists on Friday on her way into the Health Ministry building togethe»»»

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia Getty ImagesFestus Mogae served as the third president of Botswana from 1998 to 2008 Botswana's former head of state Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, President Duma Boko has ann»»»

Beijing, China: China will increase its retail prices of gasoline and diesel from Saturday to reflect recent changes in international oil prices, the country's top economic planner said on Friday. Gasoline and diesel prices will rise by 320 yuan (about 46.7 U.S. dollars) and 310 yuan per tonne, res»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization said Friday the risk to the public of a deadly hantavirus strain in a cruise ship outbreak was minimal, as it spreads only through "very close contact". An outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is heading to the Spanish island of Tenerife, has sparked i»»»

Karim Seghir, PhD., Chancellor, Ajman University"The resilience of the UAE’s higher education sector is the result of visionary leadership, long-term investment, and a national commitment to innovation and human development. Today, the UAE has established itself as a destination where students and »»»

Dubai: A routine morning email check has turned into a life-changing moment for a South African expatriate in Dubai after he discovered that he had won Dh5 million in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw. 39-year-old Branden Tekram has noted that he initially thought the email was informing him of a sm»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with everyone, and Russia was not the initiator of the curtailment of relations with the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "Putin is ready to negotiate with everyone. He has repeatedly said this,»»»

Washington: A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued. »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought the assistance of Singapore for the repatriation of over 30 Pakistani and Iranian nationals who were aboard vessels seized by the United States (US), the Pakistani foreign minister said on Friday. US authorities have seized multiple vessels in recent weeks since the U»»»

US and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf, but President Donald Trump said a ceasefire was still holding despite the flare-up, which dented hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution to the crisis. The escalation came as Washington awaited Tehran's response to a US proposal to end the war, which began»»»

World shares retreated and oil prices fell back Friday as the fragile ceasefire with Iran was strained by missile and drone attacks that prompted U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. U.S. futures rose despite the latest flare up in the conflict. The future for the S&P 500 gained»»»

Speaking at a changing of the guard ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Friday, newly elected Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that he believed that “our government is the first step toward establishing stable, strategically oriented governance in Bulgaria, with a single goal, namely the modern »»»

Bratislava, 7 May 2026 (MIA) – Slovakia and Macedonia have strong potential to strengthen economic cooperation, while Slovakia remains a strong supporter of the country’s European integration process, implementation of key reforms and sharing its own experience. This was reaffirmed during the tête-»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned against the improper use of electric scooters, saying unsafe riding practices and the use of scooters in unauthorised areas continue to pose serious risks to road users. The warning was issued by the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police as part of Gulf Traffic»»»

DUBAI: L’Oreal Middle East has confirmed its long-term ambitions in Saudi Arabia with the announcement of expansions in the Kingdom, marked by the opening of a new office. The news came at the second edition of the L’Oreal For The Future summit, held in Jeddah. The group’s move to strengthen its pr»»»

World food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, with vegetable oils particularly elevated due to the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday. FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero»»»

“Whites? They are destroyed the world and themselves. To be white means to be nihilist. It is self hatred race. It caused so many troubles to others and to itself. It lost the right to be something. No arguments to support their existence.” This is what Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin wrote on »»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly on Friday voted, 207-0 with one abstention from Continue the Change to form an Ad Hoc Committee on Budget and Finance. The legislature took a single vote on the formation and name list of the Committee on a motion by the Progressive Bulgaria Parliamentary Group. The Com»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew media: Two injuries among Israeli forces in drone strike in Rosh Hanikra 08-05-2026 12:31 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: »»»

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A court has ordered compensation for seven residents near the planned Exarchia metro station, ruling that the construction site failed to maintain safe pedestrian clearance on Themistocleous Street. The Athens court rejected claims from 104 of the 111 plaintiffs but awarded the seven remaining clai»»»

Education is a cornerstone of any great society. It nurtures our children, develops aspiration, inspires future businesses, helps us solve the biggest of problems and empowers us all to be the best versions of ourselves. As you will know from my previous letters to you, schools temporarily - and ri»»»

VATICAN CITY: A Vatican statement after Pope Leo’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which said the two had pledged to improve bilateral relations, was a recognition of ​unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting on Thursday with Leo, the first US pope, garner»»»

TASHKENT, - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Uzbek Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov on Thursday to discuss advancement of a partnership in economic and business cooperation. "Speaking about Uzbekistan’s significant progress in recent years, Djuric emphasised that Serbia rem»»»

More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the country despite a ceasefire in the two-month-long war. "At present, more than three million people, meaning more than half of the population here in L»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, Thursday, May 7, 2026, said Egypt is seeking to turn into a regional hub for the manufacturing and export of agricultural equipment and heavy machinery to African and Arab markets, as part of the State’s strategy to develop local industr»»»

South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard Kagoe ReutersThe ruling could mean that Cyril Ramaphosa will face an impeachment vote in parliament South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that p»»»

This photo shows a South Korean oil carrier that arrived at a port in the southwestern city of Yeosu on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap A South Korean vessel has successfully passed through the Red Sea and is currently en route home, marking the fourth oil shipment of its kind, the oceans ministry said F»»»

Geneva: A flight attendant for the Dutch airline KLM who showed mild symptoms of hantavirus and was admitted to hospital in Amsterdam has tested negative for the virus, the WHO said Friday. The flight attendant was tested after she reportedly came into contact with a sickened cruise ship passenger »»»

Beirut, Lebanon: More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the country despite a ceasefire in the two-month-long war with Hezbollah. "At present, more than three million people, meaning more than »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made honoring mothers among the greatest acts of obedience, and disobedience to them among the gravest sins. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥammad i»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3801 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»

More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the country despite a ceasefire in the two-month-long war with militant group Hezbollah. "At present, more than three million people, meaning more than ha»»»

Abu Dhabi: California-based EVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation has taken a step closer to the UAE air taxi launch with a new UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) certification pathway, the company announced late Thursday night. It said Archer Aviation’s Midnight electric air taxi has entered»»»

A total of 56.8% of respondents in a survey by the Myara polling agency said that the adoption of the 2026 state budget should be the top priority of the new Government, the pollster said on Thursday. Curbing rising prices ranked second with 50.1%, followed by revising the previous political model »»»

Beijing: The death toll from a huge blast at a fireworks factory in central China this week rose to 37, state media reported Friday, making it one of the nation's deadliest industrial accidents in years. Videos on social media from the blast on Monday showed continuous explosions accompanied by a v»»»