Jakub Fast, a Polish banking executive, has joined Revolut as head of its European business after leading Chase in Europe. Previously, he worked on mBank’s failed international expansion project, Copernicus, which was cancelled by Commerzbank due to financial problems. At JPMorgan, Fast helped deve»»»

Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales 18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMayeni JonesAfrica correspondent , Johannesburg Ullstein Bild via Getty ImagesScientists fear that more ships are sailing through areas with lots of whales S»»»

LONDON: Japan has contributed about $12 million to support fiscal stability and public health in the Palestinian territories through World Bank projects. The Representative Office of Japan to Palestine said that the funds will support essential sectors impacted by the fiscal deficit resulting from »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in partnership with the Saudi Sports for All Federation honored the National Cricket Championship qualifiers at a ceremony in Riyadh recently. The event marking the completion of the championship qualifiers was attended by representatives of participatin»»»

BERLIN: A 17-year-old Syrian was arrested in Hamburg on suspicion of planning an attack likely inspired by Daesh, German prosecutors said Monday.The teenager is suspected of wanting to try to kill “unbelievers” in a shopping center, bar or police station using explosives, Molotov cocktails or a kni»»»

The ambitions of Zionism have been always limitless; however formulating the strategic and tactical goals of the Israeli wars relies basically on the data of the battlefield. The following report prepared by the Union Center for Research and Development highlights the Zionist military discourse in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army D9 bulldozer in the town of Naqoura with a loitering glider and achieved a confi»»»

The US decision not to quarantine passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, the MV Hondius, could be dangerous, the chief of the World Health Organization has said. Since April 11, three people aboard the Dutch-flagged Atlantic liner have died from the rare pathogen, which is typically spr»»»

In a significant development for the North African oil landscape, Italian energy giant Eni and British petroleum behemoth BP have recommenced hydrocarbon exploration in Libya, marking their return after a decade-long hiatus caused by the country’s civil strife. The decision underscores a cautious o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) encouraged students and parents to register in the tracks of vocational, technical, and specialised education schools through the “Maaref” portal for public services, and to explore educational opportunities that transform knowledg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv – Avi Ashkenazi: In recent days, Hezbollah has increased pressure on the border and on the settlements located along the front line.»»»

DOHA: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and President of the Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, welcomed at his office Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE D»»»

The Philippine Congress voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte Monday for the second time for allegedly misusing public funds. File Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/EPA-EFE May 11 (UPI) -- The Philippine Congress voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte Monday for the second time for allegedly mi»»»

Washington, United States: A California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month pleaded not guilty on Monday, US media reported. Cole Allen, 31, entered the plea during an appearance in a federal district court in the nation's capital»»»

Dubai: As temperatures begin to rise across the UAE ahead of the summer season, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has stressed the importance of providing decent and properly managed accommodation for workers, emphasising that it remains a key pillar for safeguarding wellbei»»»

Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesFishermen in the Lake Chad region live and work among jihadist fighters Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead af»»»

Doha, Qatar and Mexico City, Mexico: Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative is presenting a major cultural programme in Mexico City this summer, using art, film, football history and photography to mark the official launch of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture in Mexico. Inspired in part»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday he had had an open discussion with US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B Rogers to discuss all areas of joint interest, and noted that a confirmation of US participation in EXPO 2027 in Belgrade was a great recognition »»»

Trade volume between Egypt and France rose in 2015 to €2.8bn, Head of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Alexandria, Ayman Badawi revealed Monday. Badawi said that 2015 was a very good year for the Egyptian- French relations in which President Holland attended inauguration of New Suez c»»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP) - Tunisia's Ambassador in Tokyo Ahmed Chafra received on Monday Yamauchi Yoshimitsu, Director of the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI) and Japan’s...»»»

A Greek council of judges on Monday renewed the mandate of three European prosecutors whose protracted presence at the head of a major farm subsidy fraud investigation had caused tension with government officials in Athens. But the Supreme Judiciary Council only renewed the three prosecutors’ terms»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index gained 43.38 points, or 0.39 percent, on Monday to close at 11,158.45. The MT30 index rose 3.31 points, or 0.22 percent, to 1,492.94, while the parallel market Nomu slipped 9.38 points, or 0.04 percent, to 22,635.06. Trading turnover on the m»»»

ISTANBUL: One of the border crossings between Turkiye and Syria is to reopen on Tuesday, ending a 12-year closure, local officials said Monday. The reopening of the Akcakale crossing, which sits roughly in the middle of Turkiye’s 900-kilometer (550-mile) border with Syria, is the latest step in Dam»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani Foreign Ministry: Saudi Foreign Minister expressed support for Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating communication between Washingto»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged a bigger, bolder more optimistic vision for the future with much closer ties to the EU as he fought for his job Monday after his Labour Party took a severe beating in 'mid-term' elections on Thursday. File photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA May 11 (UPI) -- B»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Far-right Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir have been removed from a potential list of EU sanctions targeting Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, Western media reported on Monday, citing a senior EU official. EU nations are reported to be working on a»»»

Israel on Monday condemned the European Union's move to impose new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, asserting that Jews have the right to settle in the occupied West Bank. "The European Union has chosen, in an arbitrary and political manner, to impose sanctions on I»»»

Dubai: Flight disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict are leaving many UAE travellers facing cancellations, delayed refunds, sudden itinerary changes, and difficulty reaching travel agents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Passengers who booked through th»»»

Representatives of Progressive Bulgaria have submitted two bills to Parliament to eliminate all unfair trade practices. One proposes amendments to the Competition Protection Act, while the other concerns the Consumer Protection Act, MP Yavor Gechev of Progressive Bulgaria told a news briefing on Mo»»»

From 10 to 13 March 2026, Kraków presented its investment potential at the MIPIM International Trade Fair in Cannes, one of the world's most important events for the real estate and investment industry. This year's 36th edition attracted more than 20,000 participants from nearly 90 countries, inclu»»»

Doha: Qatar's Shura Council has reviewed the country's National Health Strategy 2024-2030 during its weekly sitting in Doha, with members highlighting the need to strengthen preventive healthcare, improve patient services and expand digital transformation across the health sector. The sitting, chai»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Monday's trading session down 32.25 points, or 0.30 percent, to settle at 10,631.25 points. A total of 158.26 million shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 477.08 million through 26,312 transactions across all sectors. Sha»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that there is no military solution to the situation surrounding Cuba amid threats from the United States. US President Donald Trump said the US would deal with Cuba on Sunday. CNN reported later that US military reconna»»»

RIAYDH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan has conducted a phone call with the his Pakistani counterpart to discuss the recent mediation efforts on the Mideast war. Both sides affirmed the importance of diplomatic solutions, and stressed their support for all efforts aimed a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:15 on Monday 11-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy ar»»»

FCC Aqualia, a leading water management company based in Europe, said it has been awarded a $320-million, contract to design, build and operate the Abu Rawash wasterwater treatment plant in Cairo, Egypt. A unit of global environment, water and infrastructure works specialist FCC, the company said t»»»

Dubai: As Eid Al Adha approaches and demand for sacrificial animals rises, Dubai Police has warned residents against fraudulent online offers promoting heavily discounted sacrificial animals. In a new awareness campaign, Dubai Police cautioned that scammers are exploiting the festive season by adve»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted an Israeli enemy army drone in the airspace of the Tyre region with a surface-to-air missile: state»»»

Members of the public visiting the Athens court complex in Ambelokipi faced long queues Monday due to new security measures introduced after an elderly gunman was able to get in and shoot up the premises last month. Visitors must now negotiate airport-style x-ray scans to enter the complex, which l»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Monday with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica on the sidelines of the EU-Syria Partnership Forum in Brussels. The two sides discussed prospects for cooperation between Syria and »»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) The Council of the European Union announced on Monday the restoration of the full application of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic, ending a partial suspension that had been in place since 2011. The Council adopted»»»

London: London's Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East conflict disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3 percent from one year earlier, Heathrow said in a statement. Heathrow, Europe's busiest»»»

Dubai: A Kerala couple has gone viral after setting off on a 650-km journey on foot from Malappuram to Chennai in the hope of personally meeting newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy (Commander) Vijay, Indian media report»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, has appointed Mohamed Ayyad as Assistant Minister for Promotion and Strategic Communication under Decision No. 198 of 2026, tasking him with attracting foreign investment and enhancing the country’s economic competitiveness. The »»»

VIENNA: The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel’s participation. The three countries, along with the Netherlands and Iceland, pulled out of this yea»»»

Saudi Arabia is moving rapidly and steadily toward building a comprehensive industrial system, surpassing ambitions of mere assembly and importation, but aiming to establish robust engineering capabilities capable of resilience and competition. This was revealed by a recent report issued by Alvarez»»»