Shell's first-quarter profit beat estimates and hit its highest in two years at $6.9 billion on Thursday, boosted by gains linked to the Middle East war, leading the company to raise the dividend by 5%. At the same time, it slowed its quarterly share buyback program to $3 billion from $3.5 billion »»»

Two men who allegedly advertised their marijuana stock using stickers printed with QR codes that took punters to secure chat apps have been arrested in Thessaloniki, police said Thursday. A police statement said the suspects, aged 21 and 19, allegedly plastered the stickers throughout central Thess»»»

Dubai: The UAE will establish an advanced chiplet design and assembly facility under a strategic agreement between Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Lockheed Martin, marking a new step in the country’s push to build local capability in advanced microelectronics. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

Oil futures fell broadly in late Asian trading Thursday as traders priced in easing geopolitical risk and a possible reopening of key shipping lanes, while physical crude benchmarks showed sharp moves that underscored how uneven the market remains. As of 4:19 am Beijing time, West Texas Intermediat»»»

Dubai: Not sure what to queue up this weekend? Whether you’re planning a cinema trip or staying in with takeaway and an OTT binge, this week’s line-up has a bit of everything. Here’s what’s worth watching in the UAE right now. 1. Mortal Kombat IIThe video game adaptation sequel finally lands in UAE»»»

WARSAW: Several Russian drones entered Latvian airspace overnight, with two of them crashing and one causing a brief fire at an oil depot, the army said on Thursday. “Several unmanned aerial vehicles entered Latvian airspace” the army of the EU and NATO member bordering Russia said in a statement, »»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan has carried ‌out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domestically developed submarine, a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence ​against the Chinese navy and protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territo»»»

‘Spider-Noir’ Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li Cage’s first lead role in a TV series sees him assume the mantle of Ben Reilly/The Spider, a version of Spider-Man from an alternate world based on New York in the 1930s, based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man Noir. Reilly is »»»

In Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Israeli strikes reduced a building complex to a metal shell, student Rana walked towards her home, though like many others she fears the full-scale eruption of war again. The Israelis “are not reliable, they can strike again at any moment,” said the young woman, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv Reveals 8 Soldiers Hurt as Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Bypass Israeli Defenses 07-05-2026 11:23 AM Israeli newspaper Maariv repor»»»

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) and Libya’s Ports and Maritime Transport Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last Tuesday (5 May) at REAoL’s Tripoli headquarters. The MoU aims to support the transition towards the use of clean energy and enhancing environmental sust»»»

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Dubai: The UAE launched the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” platform as part of its push to strengthen the country’s industrial sector, expand advanced manufacturing capabilities and build a more resilient national economy amid growing global supply chain challenges. President His Highness Sheikh Mo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have destroyed four drones flying toward Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Thursday. "Four UAVs were destroyed by the Defense Ministry's air defense system. Emergency services specialists are working at the crash site," Sobyanin wrote on Max.On Mon»»»

Al Arish: The UAE aid aircraft, the last flight under the Humaid Air Bridge initiative, carried 100 tonnes of food aid and more than 3,200 food parcels as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and allev»»»

Gold prices rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday, supported by a softer dollar as hopes of a US-Iran deal eased concerns over inflation and prolonged high interest rates. Spot gold was up 1% at $4,738.86 per ounce, as of 0728 GMT, after rising about 3% on Wednesday to hit its highest po»»»

Police in Athens have arrested three suspects in connection with the 2025 execution-style killing of a leading figure in a violent organized crime network dubbed the “Greek Mafia.” Authorities said Thursday that a fourth suspect, already imprisoned in connection with a separate kidnapping case, has»»»

Dubai: IHC reported a near doubling of first-quarter profit after tax, supported by stronger operating performance, higher investment income and gains across its diversified portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-based investment company said profit a»»»

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, like the one pictured here, attacked and disabled the rudder of a Iranian-flagged ship that violated a U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports on Wednesday. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo May 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. military enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports h»»»

Dubai: The UAE is known for many things: towering skyscrapers, ambitious development, and a climate that commands respect. For residents and visitors alike, the summer heat is a defining feature of life in this Gulf nation. But what exactly makes the UAE's weather so extreme? Why does the air feel »»»

Taiwan has carried out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domestically developed submarine, a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has ma»»»

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell earlier confirmed that the Department of War plans to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months. Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that he will try to persuade US counterpart Donald Trump to keep the forces in Europe.He added that Poland»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast hot daytime conditions inshore until 6pm on Thursday, accompanied by slight dust in some areas and intermittent cloud cover. Offshore conditions are expected to be hazy at first, with clouds appearing at times. A marine warning has been issued due to»»»

Iran denied any involvement by its armed forces in damage to a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, its ‌embassy in Seoul ‌said on ‌Thursday ⁠in a statement, adding ⁠that safe passage through the waterway requires strict adherence to Iranian regulations. On ⁠Monday, a Panama-flagged ‌ship ‌»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s first-quarter 2026 budget performance figures showed the government remained firmly committed to development and social spending, with total expenditure surging 20 percent year on year to about SR387 billion ($103.2 billion), compared with SR322 billion in the same period a y»»»

BusinessGermanyCOVID pioneer BioNTech: The fall of Germany's pandemic heroNik MartinBioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech gi»»»

The police on Thursday defended its response to complaints of repeated threats and attacks against a Cretan youth in the lead-up to his fatal shooting by a man who blamed him for the traffic death of his teenage son. Police spokeswoman Constantia Dimoglidou said that each time officers had responde»»»

The EU’s turn to American ‘identity politics’ was the product of a legitimacy crisis facing the bloc in the aftermath of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, argues Frank Furedi, executive director of MCC Brussels, a conservative think-tank. Questions about European identity are now at the heart of a cu»»»

People watch a live TV broadcast at Seoul Station on Thursday showing the appeal hearing of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. The court reduced Han's sentence to 15 years over his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law.. Photo by Yonhap An appeals court on Thursd»»»

AMSTERDAM: Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people ​who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cape Verde, in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease. Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — died in th»»»

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»»»

Iran denied on Thursday attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week, as U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war was "very possible" but warned Washington would resume bombing if talks failed. Tehran's embassy in Seoul said it "firmly rejects and categoricall»»»

BOSTON: At IBM Think 2026 in Boston, IBM’s bet on Saudi Arabia went beyond expanding its role in AI infrastructure. The US technology company sought to position itself as a partner in a tougher phase, turning that investment into large-scale industrial and institutional execution. That message came»»»

Doha, Qatar: From Brazil to China, Mauritania, and beyond, the graduates who represent Qatar Foundation’s Class of 2026 are entering the next stage of their lives with a more defined sense of purpose – with their journeys at Education City having shaped not only how they see the world, but also how»»»

National Intelligence Service chief Lee Jong-seok (C) attends a plenary session of the intelligence committee at the National Assembly in Seoul on Thursday. Pool photo by Yonhap North Korea has significantly tamped down its hostility toward South Korea in its recently revised constitution, while ma»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Thursday morning, extending a strong rebound that has taken 24K gold back near Dh570 a gram after a sharp rise earlier in the week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for ou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is advancing orthopedic care in Qatar with the introduction of a specialised pediatric orthopedic sports medicine service. The latest offering from the Orthopedics Department, delivers growth-sparing surgical techniques, tailored for childr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the Saif bin Saif Al-Maadadi Jami’ mosque in the Muaither Al-Wukair area, marking a new addition to the country’s expanding network of places of worship designed to meet growing community needs. The newly opened mosque, construc»»»

LONDON: British voters cast ballots Thursday in midterm local and regional elections that could shake up the country’s politics and deliver a heavy blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Starmer’s center-left Labour Party is bracing for big losses in polls that will choose about 5,000 local »»»

SYDNEY: A group of women linked to Daesh terrorists face arrest when they land in Australia on Thursday, returning home years after allegedly sneaking into Syria to join the group’s self-declared caliphate. Four women and nine children — all Australian citizens — are due to land on Thursday evening»»»

Iranian football chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday he will have a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the next three or four days at which he would seek assurances that his country will be respected at the World Cup in the United States.Canada, which is co-hosting the June 11 to July 19»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. At the start of the meeting, Jassim Al Thani conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the UAE President the »»»

Australia will look to stave off energy shortages by forcing major gas companies to reserve 20 percent of their exports for domestic use, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Thursday. The country is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a key fuel source in hot demand as»»»

Greece’s state-owned broadcaster, ERT, has removed BBC News from its national terrestrial airwaves, replacing the long-standing English-language service with its own international channel, ERT World. The shift leaves the country’s sizable expatriate community and millions of annual tourists with fe»»»

In 2025, Nasos, a performance-led growth company, generated over $150 million in revenue for its clients across the GCC and beyond. This milestone reflects a broader shift in how modern businesses approach growth, moving away from fragmented marketing efforts toward fully integrated, revenue-focuse»»»

Dubai: The Emirates Group has announced a remarkable 20-week salary bonus for its employees following a record performance in the fiscal year 2025-2026 after the group achieved historic highs in net profits, revenues, and cash balances. Dubai's flagship airline recorded these earnings despite the o»»»

On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat sank the British liner Lusitania off the coast of Ireland, killing nearly 1,200 people. 1 of 6 | On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat sank the British liner Lusitania off the coast of Ireland, killing nearly 1,200 people. File Photo by Library of Congress May 7 (UPI) -- O»»»

French utility Engie is still looking to grow and develop its profile of energy assets in the Middle East despite the disruptions ⁠from the Iran War, Engie's ⁠finance chief Pierre-Francois Riolacci told reporters on Thursday. "We don't see ⁠any questioning of our development plan in the Middle East»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Asmakh & Barwa Plaza Mall successfully concluded its exclusive Ramadan promotion, Shop & Win Gold, rewarding loyal shoppers with gold prizes worth a total of QR50,000, the Gold was sponsored by Malabar Gold and Diamonds. The mall exclusive campaign, held throughout the holy month of»»»