Khalifa International Stadium ready to host Amir Cup Final 2026
The Qatar Football Association and the Local Organizing Committee for Football Events on Wednesday announced readiness to host the Amir Cup Final 2026, set to take place at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday (May 9). Now in its 54th edition, Qatar's most prestigious football fixture prom»»»
Bulgaria Prepares for historic Giro d’Italia Start, Officials Hail Major Tourism and Sporting Milestone
Bulgaria is preparing to host the start of the 2026 Giro d’Italia cycling race, with officials describing the event as a landmark moment for sport, tourism and the country’s international image. Caretaker Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev said the Giro d’Italia represents a “historic momen»»»
US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
WASHINGTON: An American fighter jet shot out the rudder of an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday as it tried to breach the US blockade of Iran’s ports, the American military said in a social media post.The attack occurred as Iran and the US are officially in a ceasefire and as the »»»
Sudanese asylum seekers in UK launch legal challenge against Home Office
LONDON: Two Sudanese asylum seekers in the UK are legally challenging a central part of the government’s plans to remove basic rights from refugees, in a rejection of the claim that they are “asylum shoppers,” The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to»»»
Police Academy announces registration details for "Tomorrow's Police"
Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Police College, the Police Academy announced that registration for the 7th edition of "Tomorrow's Police" Summer 2026 program will commence on Sunday via the Metrash app. During a press conference on Wednesday, Head of the Tomorrow's Police Program Committee, Major M»»»
Tunisia, Canada discuss ways to boost cooperation in Parliamentary field
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Boosting Tunisian-Canadian cooperation in the parliamentary field took centre stage at a meeting held on Wednesday between Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala, and Canada's Ambassador to...»»»
Fight for land escalating, negotiations resembling auction
Poland’s land market is experiencing strong growth despite a weaker real estate climate, with land prices rising faster than housing prices. Investors are competing aggressively for residential development sites, especially in major cities such as Warsaw, Kraków, and Gdańsk, where some plots increa»»»
Trade between Poland and Taiwan increased by 22% in 2025
ORLEN has partnered with Amazon Web Services to accelerate its digital and energy transformation through cloud computing technologies. The collaboration focuses on improving operational efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and cybersecurity across the company. ORLEN plans to migrate IT systems to t»»»
Polish car market picking up with Chinese EVs leading the way
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Israeli airstrike kills police colonel in Gaza, injures 17
CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike killed a senior officer in the Hamas-run Interior Ministry in the Gaza Strip, health officials and Hamas sources said on Wednesday. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Naseem Al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force, when it targeted his vehicle near the»»»
Saudi Pro League’s next challenge is not attracting stars, but sustainability
RIYADH: When the Saudi Pro League Transformation Strategy launched in early 2023, a period of rapid growth was expected across Saudi football. Few, however, could have predicted the scale of that growth. At the latest Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence program press conference on Wednesday, Sa»»»
Israeli strike on Dahieh targets Hezbollah's Radwan Force commander
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, targeting a top Hezbollah commander. "The Israeli army has struck in Beirut to target the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force, in an attempt to neutralize him," a joint statement issued by N»»»
Argentine officials probe assets of President Milei’s Cabinet chief - UPI.com
Argentine authorities are investigating Cabinet chief Manuel Adorni over allegations of illicit enrichment, misuse of public funds, bribery and influence peddling. File Photo by /Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, May 6 (UPI) -- Argentine authorities are investigating Manuel Adorni, Cabinet c»»»
Qatar’s Baladna and the UAE’s Al Dahra Sign MoU on Global Farming and Feed Supply Partnership Spanning Syria and Beyond
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Baladna has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Dahra Holding to explore a strategic partnership focused on global farming collaboration and long-term animal feed supply, supporting its dairy operations across multiple markets, including Syria. The MoU, signed in Abu »»»
Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable news innovator, dies at 87 - UPI.com
Ted Turner, media mogul, died Wednesday at age 87. He founded CNN, HLN, TNT and more. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner died Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee, Fla. He was 87 years old. and had lewy body dementia. Turner was t»»»
Scattered showers expected Wednesday night in far north
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - The weather will be temporarily cloudy nationwide on Wednesday evening, getting temporarily very cloudy with scattered showers expected in the far north. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 19°C in the north and midland,...»»»
Foreign Minister receives copy of credentials of the new Ambassador of Somalia to Tunisia
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Wednesday with Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, who presented a copy of his credentials as the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to...»»»
Lucid Group to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi EV Market Gaining Strong Momentum
Current geopolitical tensions and disruptions in global oil markets are driving a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales across much of the world. Brent crude’s rise above $120 a barrel has prompted consumers to rethink their purchasing habits, turning to electric vehicles as a more stable and effici»»»
Astronomers reveal dates of Eid Al Adha, Arafat Day
Eid Al Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, based on astronomical calculations, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society. Al Jarwan, who is also a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said the crescent moon marking the start of Dhu »»»
Ukraine Breaks Own Ceasefire to Make Itself ‘Victim’ of Russia - Experts
Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Russia broke the ceasefire unilaterally announced by Ukraine is a populist trick, experts tell Sputnik. After Russia declared a ceasefire for May 8 and 9 to mark Victory Day, Zelensky announced a separate ceasefire for May 5 and 6 – then broke it, says military analy»»»
Israel-Hezbollah clashes: Latest developments
An Israeli strike in Lebanon's West Bekaa killed four people on Wednesday, while the Israeli army said it struck Hezbollah targets in the south, after warning residents of a dozen towns to evacuate. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading accusations of violating the ceasefire agreement in force sin»»»
UAE leaders send condolences to Emir of Kuwait
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolence to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minist»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Wednesday 06-05-2026 a D9 bulldozer belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Houla town with a loitering drone, achieving a direct hit: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Wednesday 06-05-2026 a D9 bulldozer belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Houla town wi»»»
China’s sanctions pushback marks a new phase in the oil war with Washington
On May 2, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued an injunction to block US restrictions against five independent Chinese oil refineries that have been sanctioned for importing Iranian oil and utilizing so-called ‘shadow fleets’. Here’s why Beijing made this decision and why it could be historical»»»
Pro-Palestine activists convicted in UK over raiding Israeli-linked defense site
A British court has convicted four members of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action over a 2024 raid on an Israeli-linked defense facility in Bristol, which they suspected was supplying the Israeli military with arms. The case has caused debate over the UK’s role in Israel’s destruction of Gaz»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss boosting economic cooperation
Damascus, May 6 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar discussed on Wednesday with Saudi Ambassador in Damascus Faisal bin Saud al-Mujfel ways to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held at the ministry HQ in Damascus, focused on ex»»»
Chile's wine sector adapts to falling demand, low-alcohol trend - UPI.com
SANTIAGO, Chile, May 6 (UPI) -- Chile's wine industry is facing mounting challenges as global consumption declines and consumers increasingly favor lower-alcohol beverages. Worldwide wine consumption has steadily decreased in recent years. The International Organization of Vine and Wine reported th»»»
Pope Leo rejects Trump's Iranian nuclear weapons comments - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Easter Mass as part of the Holy Week celebrations at St Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 5. On Tuesday, he said President Donald Trump's accusations that he supports Iran having nuclear weapons were false. File Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI | License Photo»»»
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor: Stored materials ignition caused Dubai fire
A minor fire that broke out at a construction site linked to the Residence Al Habtoor Grand building in Dubai was swiftly brought under control by Dubai Civil Defence teams, with no injuries reported. Businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, founder and chairman of Al Habtoor Group, said on his X accou»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»
Russia expanding missile arsenal vastly outpaces Ukraine
Ukraine’s army has held its own against the invading Russians with heroic success for more than four years, but the one place where the two forces have a vast mismatch is with missiles. Russia is continuing to expand and m»»»
Plane that left Cape Verde after hantavirus ship evacuation lands in Canaries: AFP
Gran Canaria, Spain: One of two planes that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of three people from a ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak landed in Spain's Canary Islands on Wednesday. An AFP journalist saw the jet land at the airport of Gran Canaria, but it was unclear which of the e»»»
Russia expanding missile arsenal vastly outpaces Ukraine
Ukraine’s army has held its own against the invading Russians with heroic success for more than four years, but the one place where the two forces have a vast mismatch is with missiles. Russia is continuing to expand and m»»»
Lebanese PM says premature to talk of any high-level meeting with Israel
BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said it is premature to talk of any high-level meeting between Lebanon and Israel, comments underlining the dim chances of one being held soon as hoped for by US President Donald Trump. Salam, in comments reported by Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) »»»
Jordan-Cyprus-Greece summit to deepen partnerships held in Amman
LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan, President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece met at Al-Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday to discuss cooperation and strengthen their countries’ ties. The fifth Jordan-Cyprus-Greece Trilateral Summit in Amman focused on enh»»»
BCT: Roadmap to strengthen financing of economy and support SMEs
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - A working group tasked with proposing an operational roadmap within one month has been set up under the auspices of the Banking and Financial Council (CBF), Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia Fethi Zouhaier Nouri announced...»»»
Israeli Airstrike Kills Colonel in Hamas-Led Gaza Police Force, Medics Say
An Israeli airstrike killed a senior officer in the Hamas-run Interior Ministry in the Gaza Strip, health officials and Hamas sources said on Wednesday. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Naseem al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force, when it targeted his vehicle near the al-Maw»»»
Israeli Court Rejects Flotilla Activists’ Appeal Challenging Detention
An Israeli court on Wednesday rejected an appeal contesting the detention of two foreign activists seized by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, with the rights group representing them denouncing the ruling as "unlawful." Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazili»»»
Foreign Office 'working urgently' to help Britons on virus-hit cruise get home
Foreign Office 'working urgently' to help Britons on virus-hit cruise get home Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleElla Kipling Getty ImagesPassengers onboard the MV Hondius have been stranded off Cape Verde due to a hantavirus outbreak The Foreign Office has said it is "working urgently" to»»»
Israeli court rejects appeal by detained Gaza aid flotilla activists
An Israeli court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by two foreign nationals, one Spanish and one Brazilian, challenging their detention in Israel. The two men were seized in international waters last week while participating in a humanitarian aid flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaz»»»
Elegancia Facilities Management secures landmark contracts across Qatar's most prominent institutions
DOHA: Elegancia Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding QPSC, has secured a prestigious portfolio of high-value contracts across Qatar, further strengthening its position in the region's facilities management sector as a trusted partner to the nation's most iconic institutions. Amo»»»
Local Elections Could Hasten the Exit of Britain’s Embattled Prime Minister
British voters will cast ballots Thursday in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s troubled term and confirm that an increasingly fractured United Kingdom has entered an era of messy multiparty politics. Starmer’s center-left Labour Party is expected to take a batteri»»»
Reform UK candidates post Islamophobic content despite party boasting best vetting process
LONDON: Reform UK candidates in this week’s local elections have posted Islamophobic views online, The Independent reported on Wednesday. Some of the candidates also expressed support for far-right figures including Tommy Robinson, raising concerns that leader Nigel Farage is failing to tackle extr»»»