A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so across, this mini Pluto is thought to be the solar system's smallest object yet with a clearly detec»»»

Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, the Vatican said, just weeks after the pontiff faced a barrage of criticism by President Donald Trump. During his trip to Rome, the US diplomat is also expected to meet with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian P»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened the week lower, with 24-carat rates dropping by Dh10 per gram on Monday, even as the broader outlook continues to point upward. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The price of 24K gold fell to Dh546 per gram, down f»»»

The UAE said Monday that its air defenses were dealing with Iranian missile and drone attacks, after saying that it previously intercepted three missiles over its territorial waters earlier in the day. A drone strike meanwhile caused a fire at an energy installation in the emirate of Fujairah, auth»»»

A Russian missile attack killed seven people in an eastern Ukrainian town and a separate attack left two others dead in a southern village, Kyiv said Monday. A Russian ballistic missile attack on the town of Merefa, outside Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv, killed seven civilians and wounded dozens»»»

The government consistently supports the development of the metro and transportation infrastructure, caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said on Monday during an inspection of the new section of Metro Line 3 in the Poduyane borough of Sofia. The event was also attende»»»

Fujairah’s Media Office says a “large fire broke out” at the petroleum industrial site in the emirate after a drone attack from Iran. This follows the UAE’s Defence Ministry saying four missiles were intercepted from earlier a short while ago. This is a developing story...»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail transported 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur in 2026, alongside more than 4 million tonnes of aggregates and over 129,000 containers, reflecting continued growth and operational efficiency, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Ra»»»

The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new initiative to restore traffic. Iran has effectively controlled the critical waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in late February. Breaking I»»»

Pepco is strengthening its logistics network in Europe by expanding cooperation with DHL Supply Chain, which will take over operational management of five key distribution centers in Poland, Hungary, and Romania. The partnership aims to improve delivery speed, reliability, and scalability as Pepco »»»

According to Otodom, developers in Poland sold about 4,000 apartments in April 2026, down 22% month to month, but still nearly 30% higher than a year earlier. At the same time, new supply increased, with 4,300 units launched, up both monthly and annually. Total available housing in major cities rem»»»

Analyst Tomasz Duda from BM Pekao maintained a “sell” recommendation for Bogdanka shares, citing low chances of renegotiating coal prices. Although the stock surged 83% earlier due to rising gas prices and expectations of higher coal demand, it has since dropped by about one third. The target price»»»

NBP reported a net loss of PLN 35.74 bln in 2025, significantly higher than PLN 13.35 bln in 2024. The main factors were large negative exchange rate differences of about PLN 36.7 bln, losses from monetary policy operations of PLN 20.96 bln, and negative financial operations of PLN 32.77 bln. These»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appr»»»

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian counterproposal to a peace plan previously conveyed via Pakistani intermediaries. The back-and-forth has so far resulted a deadlock in which neither party appears to be willing to budge. Although active fighting was paused under a fragile ceasefire »»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities reported an increase in overflight traffic after a sharp decline in March caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which negatively affected travel across the region. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport recorded 2,523 transit flights in April, an»»»

President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appropriate n»»»

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday participation in European conferences by Serbian representatives was exceptionally important for EU accession, one of Serbia's strategic goals. "We believe it is exceptionally important for Serbia to attend all European conferences.»»»

Fujairah: Authorities in Fujairah have confirmed a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone (FOIZ) caused by a drone strike originating from Iran. According to a statement by the Fujairah Media Office, civil defence teams responded immediately and are continuing efforts to contain the incident. Get»»»

Paris, France: A tiny, little-known world beyond Pluto appears to have an atmosphere, Japanese astronomers said Monday, defying what had been thought possible for icy objects in our cosmic backyard. If confirmed, the roughly 500-kilometre-wide (310-mile) rock would become just the second world past»»»

The U.S. stock market is holding tentatively around its record heights Monday, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world's flow of crude. Dueling claims about a possible Iranian strike on a U.S. Navy vessel in the s»»»

Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned an attack on a tanker operated by the UAE's energy company ADNOC while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Albudaiwi described the incident as "piracy and dangerous coercion" against maritime security, accusing Iran of»»»

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has been awarded a Diamond Rating by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) for the district cooling plant at its Duhail camp. The certification was presented during a ceremony held at the ISF Officers Club at Duhail Camp, in the prese»»»

RIYADH: A 102-year-old man has undergone a minimally invasive heart procedure at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Dhahran after suffering repeated internal bleeding linked to blood-thinning medication. The patient, Ahmed Alzayer, had previously survived a stroke but the medication prescribed to p»»»

A Hezbollah lawmaker urged Lebanese authorities on Monday to declare the U.S. ambassador "persona non grata" after the envoy suggested those who had offended Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi should leave the country. The controversy erupted on Saturday after a video published by Lebanese televisi»»»

DOHA: Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded the Silver Stevie Award in the Innovation in Public Administration category at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Award, recognising its role in transforming travel, tourism and event management through advanced digi»»»

A Swedish court on Monday sentenced a 55-year-old man to life in jail for his role in war crimes during the Syrian civil war in 2012 and 2013. The court found that the man was guilty of participating in a shooting against a peaceful protest in July 2012 in the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk, where seve»»»

The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council is participating in the fifth edition of the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” exhibition, held from 4 to 7 May at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a distinguished group of decision-makers, experts, and leading industrial and investment»»»

Dubai: When geopolitical uncertainty rises, retailers face more pressure to get the basics right. Executives at Majid Al Futtaim and Visa say digital trust — across payments, loyalty programmes and personalisation — becomes essential, not optional. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Dubai: The UAE issued a total of 558,191 new driving licences in 2025, according to the Ministry of Interior, including 114,203 to women and 443,988 to men, highlighting continued growth in the country’s driver base. Ministry data showed that 885 traffic accidents during the year involved drivers h»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - Tunisian diplomacy will endeavour to consolidate and develop its relations within its various spheres of affiliation, notably Arab, Islamic, Maghreb, African and Mediterranean, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and...»»»

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched Adahi Project for 1447 AH under the slogan "Make Their Eid,” a seasonal initiative aimed at facilitating the performance of the ritual sacrifice by enabling donors to book Sharia-compliant livestock, including sheep, cattle, and goats, under the »»»

JEDDAH: Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal inspected the Hajj and Umrah halls at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah during a field tour to review readiness for the Hajj season. He was accompanied by Raed Al-Mudaiheem, chairman of Jeddah Airports Co., CEO Mazen Johar, and several»»»

At least three people have died and another 38 have been injured in Colombia after a monster truck driver lost control of her vehicle and plowed into a crowd of spectators during a motor show, AFP reported on Monday, citing local authorities. Footage circulating on social media shows the vehicle na»»»

A 50-year-old Bulgarian truck driver has been ordered held in pretrial detention after appearing before an investigating magistrate in Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece, on charges of drug importation and trafficking. He was arrested following an operation by Greece’s organized crime unit after alle»»»

LONDON: Israel has approved a budget of $270 million to build roads on Palestinian-owned land in the occupied West Bank to connect Israeli settlements. On Monday 3 million shekels ($1 million) was allocated for the design and development of the plan which will be presented to the government for app»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market continues to show resilience, with little sign of the distressed deals many had expected to emerge. Recent data from leading property platforms highlights a shift in buyer behaviour, with more deliberate decision-making and careful comparisons. However, demand rema»»»

The first of six customized, Boeing KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tankers has completed its maiden flight in the US, and will be delivered to Israel in about a month’s time, the Israeli Defense Ministry has announced. The twin-engined ‘next-gen stealth tanker’ aircraft feature: standard 767 airframe married to ne»»»

DOHA: HEC Paris, ranked among the world’s top business schools, invites professionals in Qatar to an online Info Session on its Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track. The session will be led by Dr Wolfgang Amann, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at HEC Paris. Designed for ambitious professionals»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Environment Week (May 3-9, 2026) opened with the theme “Green Impact,” as the Kingdom highlights environmental progress this year through stronger governance, expanding protected areas, increased recycling, and restoration programs. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul»»»

A Polish court has rejected another restructuring attempt by Seidorf Mountain Resort, whose debts exceed PLN 80 mln, calling the actions of its head, Krzysztof Pleszewski, unreliable and harmful to creditors. The court found that the company moved assets and revenues to related entities to avoid en»»»

The report “COP-2 Concept – Four Polish Silicon Valleys” proposes integrating four existing industrial regions into one coordinated economic system. Instead of creating new hubs, it aims to connect industries, resources, technology, infrastructure, and human capital into a unified structure. Key se»»»

Khartoum Airport came under drone attack on Monday, with Sudanese army air defenses intercepting the aircraft, a military source told AFP The incident follows attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sudanese capital two days earlier that left five people dead. Smoke rises from inside Khartoum Ai»»»

President Iliana Iotova said that Bulgaria is playing a leading role in advancing connectivity across Europe during discussions at the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, held in Yerevan, the presidential press service said on Monday. The forum brings together nearly 50 heads of stat»»»

Yes, Bulgaria, a party within the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition, said in a statement on Monday that DB will submit a draft decision to the National Assembly to establish a temporary parliamentary commission to clarify facts "regarding significant discrepancies between officially declared incom»»»

Video game retailer GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy ecommerce giant eBay. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay, with the video game retailer's CEO saying Monday the move could create a strong competitor to»»»

Dubai: The fifth edition of the World Police Summit will take place in Dubai from 16 to 18 November 2026, bringing together security experts, police chiefs, law enforcement officials and solution providers from more than 110 countries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I arrived in Athens on Monday for a multi-day visit that will include meetings with Greece’s top political leaders and appearances at public events. His plane landed at Athens International Airport around 3 p.m., where he was received by Parliament Speaker Nikita Ka»»»

Skopje, 29 April 2026 (MIA) - We are currently not contemplating a lower VAT for diesel fuels and we are talking with the Okta oil refinery on extending their discount, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Wednesday. PM Mickoski told reporters that the excise tax rates remain the same, adding »»»

A discussion under the initiative "Foster Me" on Monday brought together representatives of various institutions, clergy and foster parents at the BTA press club in Blagoevgrad. The national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA) aims to promote foster care, and the discussi»»»