Dubai: A suspected far-right extremist armed with axes engraved with Nazi slogans and the names of Dutch royals allegedly plotted a “bloodbath” targeting two princesses — a chilling plan that was foiled before it could be carried out, prosecutors said. The 33-year-old man is suspected of preparing »»»

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years came into effect Friday while its economic rival the United States seeks to impose new import taxes under President Donald Trump’s push for protectionism. The China deal»»»

Dubai: Thailand is considering making health insurance mandatory for foreign visitors, a move aimed at curbing unpaid medical bills and reinforcing the country’s healthcare system as it pushes to remain a top global tourism hub. Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said the proposal is part of a»»»

PAMPLONA, Spain: Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday. The Catalan giants moved 14 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid and will be crowned champions if their rivals drop points at Es»»»

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida/DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for ​the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. A senior Iranian offici»»»

BERLIN: A planned drawdown of 5,000 US troops from Germany should spur Europe to strengthen its own defenses, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday, but two top US Republican lawmakers ​expressed concern, saying the troops should not leave Europe. The Pentagon announced the drawd»»»

BEIJING: China will not comply with US sanctions against five firms targeted for purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing’s commerce ministry said on Saturday. China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent “teapot” refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic republic. The»»»

SOLARES, Spain: Spain’s foreign minister on Saturday called for the immediate release of an activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters. Saif Abukeshek, a dual Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin, was detaine»»»

A Texas judge extended a temporary injunction on the state health department's ban on smokable hemp, which went into effect this year after Texas Gov. Greg Abbot vetoed a ban passed last year by the state legislature. File Photo by Paul Brinkmann/UPI May 2 (UPI) -- A Texas judge on Friday temporari»»»

Sovereignty, as defined in international law, is both crucial and complex. In the real shark-pool world of geopolitics, it is not hard to spot: if you have the ability to rule at home and resist attack from outside (any outside), then you are sovereign. Otherwise not. No exceptions. That’s why Iran»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has affirmed that workers across the ministry’s various sectors represent the backbone of Qatar’s municipal sector, praising their efforts and vital role in serving the community. Marking International Workers’ Day, obs»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a vibrant line-up of events and experiences across the country. Within the context, the May edition of Qatar Calendar highlights the beginning»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, in collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain, has launched a limited-edition macaron collection in partnership with renowned French pastry chef Pierre Hermé, blending Parisian craftsmanship with Qatari culinary heritage. The collaboration forms part of a wider, m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced the launch of its latest promotional campaign, Kids Go Free, as part of the ‘Hala Summer’ 2026 season. The campaign has introduced a range of family-focused offers across the country, inviting citizens and residents with confirmed hotel bookings, »»»

QNA Doha The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has reported significant achievements during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting strengthened institutional performance, enhanced service delivery, and growing public trust in zakat systems. According »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of an advanced amyloid brain PET-CT imaging service, the first of its kind in the country, delivered through the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging section of the Clinical Imaging Department. The first group of p»»»

Darlene Regis The rich and diverse flavours of the Philippines are taking center stage in Qatar as the Philippine Embassy in Qatar launches “Connected by Taste: A Journey of Filipino Flavours in Qatar,” a month-long celebration marking Filipino Food Month 2026. With Filipino cuisine gaining increas»»»

Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip 5 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google Taiwanese President high-fives compatriots as he arrives in Eswatini Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, days after his government said a trip had been ca»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian state TV reported Jordanian strikes on a drugs and weapons storage in the southern Druze-majority province of Sweida, of which many parts are outside Damascus’ control. State television quoted local sources saying the Jordanian army “likely... targeted a headquarters containing wea»»»

MIAMI: Formula One championship leader ​Kimi Antonelli sped to his third successive pole position on Saturday with ‌Red Bull’s ‌Max ​Verstappen ‌joining ⁠the ​Mercedes youngster ⁠on the front row. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified third fastest, ⁠with McLaren’s reigning ‌world ‌champion ​Lando ‌N»»»

DPA Lando Norris of McLaren ended Mercedes’ winning run as he took victory in the sprint race on Saturday at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix. The defending F1 champion had a good start from pole position and cruised to the win after 19 laps. Team-mate Oscar Piastri was second and Charles Leclerc o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company W.L.L. (ARTIC), one of the world’s leading hospitality investment companies and a subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding, has announced the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across its hospitality portfolio in Qatar, reinf»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the academic year enters its final stretch, Qatar National Library (QNL) has invited students, parents, and lifelong learners to a month of shared experiences designed to inform and inspire. Taking centrestage is the Murshidi programme, an academic and career mentoring »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), through its office in the Republic of Senegal, has signed a framework cooperation agreement with the Senegalese Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. The agreement aims to strengthen partnerships in the fields of health and public hygiene, support vuln»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Social and Cultural Center for Blind (QSCCB) organised an awareness lecture titled “Discover Your Strength: Self-Awareness and the Power of Communication”, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote awareness and develop members’ personal skills. The lecture, delivered by mental healt»»»

QNA Geneva The State of Qatar has reiterated the importance of eliminating racism and racial discrimination in all its forms, highlighting steps taken to promote equality, tolerance and social cohesion. The statement was delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Delegation of th»»»

QNA New York Qatar has renewed its commitment to advancing efforts toward a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, emphasising that the complete elimination of nuclear arms remains the only guarantee against their use or threat thereof. This position was outlined»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s full support for mediation efforts aimed at resolving ongoing regional tensions through peaceful means. During a telephone conversation with Iranian For»»»

A lower court on Friday blocked doctors from prescribing the drug during telehealth visits. Danco, a company that manufactures the drug mifepristone, filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, less than 24 hours after doctors nationwide were blocked from prescribing the abortion drug »»»

New Delhi: Four members of the Indian National Reserve Police Force were killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated during a mine-clearing operation in Kankar district of Chhattisgarh state in southern India. Police reported that the incident occurred in the border area between Kan»»»

FEZ, Morocco: An international conference hosted by the Euro-Mediterranean University in Fez has issued the “Fez Message” on human civilization and artificial intelligence, calling for stronger global cooperation and ethical governance of emerging technologies. Held under the patronage of Morocco’s»»»

Doha: The Qatar Police Sports Federation has concluded the 7th Police Open Beach Volleyball Championship, held at the Al Gharafa Beach Volleyball Club courts. The tournament featured six teams from the Ministry of Interior, alongside one team representing the Qatar Armed Forces. The closing ceremon»»»

Share: Hezbollah’s Explosive drones are guided via fiber-optic cables and are made in Lebanon. Hezbollah’s small and cheap fiber-optic drones are creating new challenges for Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, forcing the military to adapt its tactics against an increasingly lethal threat. The Isra»»»

BEIRUT: A video published by a Lebanese TV outlet caricaturing Hezbollah’s leaders and fighters as characters from the “Angry Birds” mobile phone games drew a rebuke from the group, which called the clip “offensive” on Saturday. On social media, Hezbollah’s supporters condemned what they considered»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Ambassador to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil recently met with Ted Chaiban, deputy executive director for humanitarian action and supply operations at UNICEF. The two discussed strengthening humanitarian response, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and advancing coordinated efforts to sup»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Ambassador to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil recently met with Ted Chaiban, deputy executive director for humanitarian action and supply operations at UNICEF. The two discussed strengthening humanitarian response, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and advancing coordinated efforts to sup»»»

RIYADH: Once a lifeline for Saudi oil, the Trans-Arabian Pipeline is now the Kingdom’s first industrial heritage site. But with chokepoint risks rising, could a modernized Tapline make commercial sense again? The Tapline, which began pumping in 1950, stretched 1,664 km from Saudi Arabia’s Eastern P»»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 11,300 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 6,244 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,543 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,513 for labor-related issue»»»

First Street Burgers is rarely spotted without a line around the block in the Narjis neighborhood of Riyadh. Best known for its smash burgers, the restaurant blew up on TikTok where many praised the flavors of its burgers and fries as unique from other burger spots in the Kingdom. If you like a bri»»»

With U.S. munitions stockpiles reportedly lower than military leaders would like, the Pentagon has started warning allies that increased delays in weapons system deliveries -- ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS -- are on the horizon in coming months. File Photo by K»»»

PoliticsRussian FederationWhy the Northern Sea Route is a risky bet for global tradeDasha ThyssenRussia wants its Northern Sea Route to become an important artery of global trade. However, the arctic shortcut between Europe and Asia is fraught with both political and environmental hurdles. https://»»»

Damascus, May 2 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company said on Saturday that 70 tankers carrying Iraqi crude oil had reached the Rabia border crossing on the Iraqi side, in preparation to enter Syria via al-Yarubiyah crossing on their way to global markets. Director of Corporate Communications Safwan »»»

The idea that democratic governance rests on active self-rule by citizens plays surprisingly little part in current theories of democracy, which instead stress the importance of representation by elected, appointed, or randomly selected bodies. This would have astonished 18th-century theorists of d»»»

LONDON: As Syria’s transitional government deepens ties with Arab Gulf states, it is also quietly trying to dismantle one of the most entrenched legacies of the war — Iran’s military and economic influence. Syria’s partnership with the Gulf countries has been building since late 2024, after a rebel»»»

LONDON: Arsenal threw down the gauntlet to Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a 3-0 home cruise against Fulham on Saturday putting them six points clear at the top. Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in the first half at The Emirates to put his side in control, with Bukayo Saka also on»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha announced on Saturday the suspension of passport services until further notice due to technical issues at the Passport Headquarters in Islamabad. In a statement, the embassy said the disruption affects passport operations across all Pakistani foreign mis»»»

US President Donald Trump formally declared the war with Iran over, citing a ceasefire that has held since early April, as Washington and Tehran entered a new round of indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan. The talks remain focused on two unresolved flashpoints: freedom of navigation in the St»»»

The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) Chairperson, Ali El Ghamrawy, met with Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Ambassador of Sweden to Egypt, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing a strategic partnership in the pharmaceutical sector. The meeting also followed up on the outcomes of»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has issued Decision No. 54 of 2026, setting out the conditions, rules, and procedures for the registration and practice of risk assessment experts, as well as inspection and loss assessment activities. The move forms part of the auth»»»

Egypt has signed an agreement to renew its hosting of the Middle East regional office of the International Civil Aviation Organization, reaffirming its long-standing role as a key hub for aviation cooperation in the region. Following the signing, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar praised E»»»