Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump administration is "open" to suspending the federal tax on gasoline sales as prices surge amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump admini»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on Iran when he visits Beijing in coming days, a senior administration official said Sunday, as Trump seeks a deal to end the Middle East war. Trade, tariffs and AI are also set to feature during the visit from Wedne»»»

BEIRUT: For years, Lebanon’s refugee camps were characterized by overcrowding, poverty and political neglect. Now, two months into the renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, they have become places of relative refuge in a sea of destruction — even as they strain under a fast-growing influx »»»

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will increase electricity rates by up to 18 percent from Monday to offset the additional costs of generating power using thermal plants due to the Middle East war, the Public Utilities Commission said. Consumers using more than 180 units (kilowatt hours) of electricity a month wi»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s judiciary brought charges on Sunday against former security official Atif Najib for acts amounting to “war crimes” in 2011 against peaceful protesters in Daraa province, the cradle of the country’s uprising. Najib was the former head of political security in the southern Syrian pr»»»

Most people don’t think of agriculture when they hear the term “solar farm” or “wind farm.” In fact, many fear that renewable energy installations are eating up prime farmland and threatening natural areas. But what if it weren’t an either-or proposition? What if wind and solar could go hand-in-han»»»

A plane carrying evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius landed in the Netherlands on Sunday, with passengers appearing in good health and spirits, according to an AFP reporter. The flight departed from Tenerife, where the vessel is currently moored, and carried 26 passengers and cr»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s imprisoned Nobel ‌Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a hospital in the capital, Tehran, and has been ​granted a suspension of her sentence on heavy bail, a foundation run by her family said on Sunday. Mohammadi, 54, won the prize in 2023 while in prison for a campai»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Blat Israeli site, a gathering of IOF soldiers near the Naqoura port, and a newly establi»»»

Concentrations of Saharan dust are expected to subside on Sunday but a new wave is expected to affect various regions of Greece as of Monday, according to AtmoHub, the country’s information hub for atmospheric composition. The hub said air quality near ground level in Crete, particularly in Chania,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday with Political and Security Advisor to the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Dr. Gunter Sautter, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeti»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will destroy anyone who approaches Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, US President Donald Trump said. "We have that very well surveilled.. If anybody got near the place, we will know about it and we will blow them up," Trump said in an interview with journa»»»

CAPTEX, the Egyptian manufacturer of sports equipment and supplies, is moving to expand its production capabilities as part of broader state efforts to deepen local manufacturing, increase domestic content, and strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors. Minister of State for Mil»»»

Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, inspected ongoing works under the second phase of the redevelopment of Ataba Market, part of a broader government plan to modernise commercial districts and improve infrastructure and public services across the capital. In a stateme»»»

Forbes Middle East has named Karim Malash, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of M squared, to its Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026 list. Forbes selects its award recipients based on their role and contributions to accelerating the growth of the real estate market in the Middle East. Th»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued Decision No. 70 of 2026 regulating the rules, standards, and controls governing companies licensed to practise takaful insurance activities in Egypt. The move is aimed at revitalising the takaful insurance market and stimu»»»

Banque Misr has signed an eight-year financing agreement worth EGP 300m and $6.5m with Andalusia Hospital Maadi to finance construction and medical expansions, as part of the bank’s role in supporting vital sectors and promoting investments with developmental impact, particularly in healthcare. The»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said the Egyptian medical mission accompanying pilgrims during the Hajj season has provided 987 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since their arrival, while confirming that no infectious disease outbreaks have been detected among them»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned drone attacks targeting the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry said. The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that it intercepted two drones coming from Iran, while Qatar said a drone attack hit a cargo ‌ship coming from Abu Dhabi in its waters. Kuwa»»»

Israel secretly built a military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and even launched strikes on Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing US officials familiar with the matter. The clandestine base was set up shortly befor»»»

Amman: Jordan condemned Sunday the attack on a commercial cargo ship in Qatar's territorial waters by a drone, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and the principle of freedom of navigation. In a statement, Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Jordan's rejection and co»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo ship in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, causing a small fire on the ship without any injuries. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that this terr»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the preparatory meeting for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Antakya, Hatay, Turkiye, in preparation for the main conference to be held in Antalya next November. Assistant Unders»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in Deir Siryan, Jall Al-Alam site, Khallat Raj in Deir Siryan w»»»

MADRID: A delegation from the Syrian Interior Ministry took part in a special seminar in Madrid on risk assessment and crisis management in correctional institutions, alongside regional and international experts. The event was organized in coordination with the Naif Arab University for Security Sci»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has approved the introduction of a women’s section to the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, it was announced on Sunday. It marks the first time female contestants will officially part»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of "playing games" and laughing at America for decades, but said it soon would be made to stop -- without commenting directly on reports of Tehran's response to Washington's latest peace proposal. "Iran has been playing games with the United States»»»

Author: Claire Keegan Claire Keegan’s 2010 work “Foster” is under 100 pages, but it contains the kind of emotional shift some novels spend hundreds of pages trying to earn. The Irish author writes through the eyes of an unnamed young girl sent from her crowded home to live for a time with her mothe»»»

RIYADH: President of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Salem received India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan in Riyadh on Sunday. Al-Salem emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between the royal commission and investors from India, the»»»

DUBAI: The Saudi Music Commission took its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour to Rome on Friday with a large-scale performance at the Temple of Venus and Rome within the Colosseum Archaeological Park. The concert featured a special appearance by Andrea Bocelli in a showcase celebrating Saudi a»»»

London: Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title in controversial fashion as a hugely contentious decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal handed the leaders a vital 1-0 win against West Ham on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side struggled to break down West Ham in a tense derby at t»»»

The Sarqala oil deposit inside Iraqi Kurdistan’s Chamchamal District serves as the sole producing asset for Gazprom Neft Middle East B.V., an upstream arm domiciled in the Netherlands belonging to the Russian Gazprom Group. Through a production-sharing structure, the firm manages all field operatio»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday accused India of “hydro-terrorism” by suspending cooperation under the decades-old Indus Waters Treaty, saying New Delhi’s move threatens regional stability and must be handled “with seriousness.” Signed in 1960, the treaty was brokered by th»»»

BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people of India to cut down on petrol and diesel consumption amid supply disruptions due to the Middle East war. India is one of few countries in the region that has not increased prices of petrol and diesel for domestic consumers or ratio»»»

NAIROBI: President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that France had “never envisaged” a naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz but rather a security mission that would be “coordinated with Iran.” At a news conference in Nairobi, Macron said he was sticking to his position opposing a blockade from e»»»

Education is becoming one of the defining pillars of global competitiveness at a time when technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping economies and labour markets worldwide. This was the central message delivered by Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif»»»

Khaled Sabry Developments announced the launch of a new villa phase, Waterside Villas, within its Rosail City project, as part of its strategy to offer ready-to-move residential units targeting buyers seeking both stability and investment opportunities. The new phase spans around 20 feddans within »»»

RED has secured the exclusive master franchise rights to represent Keller Williams in Egypt, reflecting growing interest in adopting more structured brokerage and marketing models. Founded in Texas in 1983, Keller Williams operates in more than 68 countries through a network of over 200,000 real es»»»

Ajna Developments has signed a partnership agreement with Manara Developments to develop Phase Four of the Carnelia project in Galala City, Ain Sokhna. Under the agreement, Manara will oversee the development and marketing of the fourth phase, while Ajna continues managing and operating the overall»»»

The Ministry of Finance has announced targeted amendments to regulations governing the eInvoicing system, extending the deadline for appointing an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) from July 31 to October 30 2026. The change applies to businesses subject to the system with annual revenues exceeding»»»

TUNIS, May 10, 2026 (TAP) — Russian Ambassador to Tunis Alexandre Zolotov said Tunisia is “a traditional, reliable and highly valued partner” for Russia in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, highlighting the development of bilateral...»»»

Lebanon's health ministry said two paramedics from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed and five others wounded on Sunday in two Israeli strikes on the country's south despite a ceasefire. As the state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes and artillery»»»

The “connected world” has become a buzzword lately, with tech titans from Facebook to Google rushing to get people online. But a UN report released yesterday reveals that you need to provide the prerequisite training, education, and languages before equal access to the internet becomes a reality fo»»»

UAE-based Emaar Hospitality Group is set to develop Vida Marassi Marina, a major leisure development with 120 hotel rooms and suites offering a refreshing; marina tourism; experience. This marks the first project under its Vida Hotels and Resorts brand in Egypt, and marks the third hotel project by»»»

Nairobi: President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that France had "never envisaged" a naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz but rather a security mission that would be "coordinated with Iran". At a news conference in Nairobi, Macron said he was sticking to his position opposing a blockade from e»»»

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that France had "never envisaged" a naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz but rather a security mission that would be "coordinated with Iran". At a news conference in Nairobi, Macron said he was sticking to his position opposing a blockade from either sid»»»

Cairo: Egypt condemned on Sunday the targeting of a commercial cargo ship within the territorial waters of the State of Qatar. In its statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that "targeting commercial and civilian vessels constitutes a flagrant violation of international law »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit a newly established command center of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the town of Tayr Harfa with an attack drone: Military Me»»»

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) welcomed yesterday the issuance by the UN Security Council, on 1 May 2026, of the updated version of Implementation Assistance Notice No. 6, which came in response to the LIA’s repeated requests and communications for clarification on the correct interpretation»»»