Poland is bracing for a surge of illegal weapons from Ukraine after the end of the conflict with Russia, with police warning that a “smuggling boom” could eclipse the decades-long Balkan weapons crisis, a law enforcement official told Rzeczpospolita. The newspaper reported on Monday that the Polish»»»

A top White House official has said Iran is on the brink of an “extreme calamity” and hunger as the US is counting on economic pressure to secure its objectives in the conflict. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports and intensified sanctions after a bombing campaign faile»»»

The UAE activated its missile defense system in response to missile and drone attacks from Iran. File Photo by Mhic Chambers/EPA May 4 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates activated its missile alert system for the first time since a cease-fire between the United States and Iran in April, accusing Ira»»»

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced a temporary shift to distance learning across all higher education institutions in the UAE from Tuesday, 5 May to Friday, 8 May 2026. The ministry said the measure applies nationwide, with exceptions for priority academic progra»»»

Damascus, May 5 (SANA) Syria condemned the attack that targeted a United Arab Emirates tanker by Iranian drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, considering the attack a flagrant violation of freedom of international navigation and the rules of international law. The Syrian Ministry of Foreig»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. In a statement issued on Monday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has announced the implementation of distance learning from Tuesday, 5 May, until Friday, 8 May 2026, for students, teachers and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide. The ministry said the measure aims to ensure the safe»»»

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran on Monday, schools across the UAE initially reassured parents that operations would continue as normal, while closely monitoring the situation and prioritising student safety. However, as the situation evolved, the Ministry of Educ»»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about Cuba a “dangerous and unprecedented escalation” and warned of what he described as an increase in military threats. File Photo by Adalberto Roque/EPA/Pool May 4 (UPI) -- Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Arme»»»

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesGen Assimi Goïta promised to tackle Mali's long-running security crisis when he seized power in 2020 Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goï»»»

The Russian Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during celebratory events. Russia, in declaring the ceasefire, expects the Ukrainian side to follow its example, the MoD said. "In accordance with the decision of Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces V.V.»»»

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran on Monday, schools across the UAE reassured parents that operations would continue as normal, while closely monitoring the situation and prioritising student safety. Several schools sent communications to families throughout the da»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP)- Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh met on Monday with a delegation from the Chinese company “Taikang Electronics,” which has chosen Tunisia as its first production destination outside China.The company,...»»»

Damascus, May 4 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Syrian Arab Republic, Nuh Yilmaz, in Damascus on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and their repercuss»»»

GRACANICA - A Serb man was beaten up in Donja Gusterica, Kosovo-Metohija, on Monday and subsequently hospitalised with injuries at a Gracanica clinic. A female employee of the Donja Gusterica health centre was also physically attacked by the assailants for trying to protect the man and had to be ho»»»

The Danube City Tower and the skyline are seen during sunset in Vienna, Austria. Austrian officials announced Monday that they've expelled three Russian diplomats for suspected espionage in Vienna. File photo by Christian Bruna/EPA-EFE May 4 (UPI) -- Authorities in Austria have expelled three membe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket barrag»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in casualties to three Indian nationals. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a da»»»

The US has threatened to sanction shipping companies that pay Iran tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has been effectively closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that started in late February, with traffic restricted to a single IRGC-controlled corridor under a d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding announced the appointment of Basel Shaddad as Holding Chief Executive Officer, with full executive authority as Holding CEO, effective 4 May 2026. The Board of Directors welcomed Shaddad’s appointment, to lead a new phase that continues the strong growth trajectory ac»»»

MUSCAT: Two people were injured when a residential building was targeted in Oman’s Bukha along the coastline of the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Monday. “A security source reported that a residential building for employees of a company in the Tibat area of Bukha was targeted, resulting»»»

Speaking at today’s Cabinet meeting held in the coastal city of Qaser Al-Akhyar, about 75 kms east of Tripoli, Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba revealed Libya’s new unified 2026 budget: The 2026 unified budget totals LD 167.36 billion. Chapter 1: LD 73.36 bn – salaries Chapter 2: LD 10 bn – ope»»»

Three Indian nationals have been injured in recent attacks in Fujairah, the Indian Embassy in the UAE said on Monday. The embassy confirmed it is in contact with local authorities to ensure the injured receive adequate medical treatment and support. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gul»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A grant facility dubbed “NUMÜ,” aimed at supporting the rollout of business support services designed to accelerate the growth and sustainability of Tunisian enterprises, has been launched.This mechanism falls under the “WATANI”...»»»

Speaking at a regular video conference with military contingents abroad on the eve of May 6th, Day of Valour and of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said Monday that he expects the defence budget to be increased, as Bulgaria has committed to do so. In his welc»»»

Buildings are shown under construction in Georgetown, Guyana, in August. Guyana, whose economy grew by 63% in 2022 and 43% in 2024 thanks to the oil boom, will present its case along with Venezuela over who controls the oil-rich Essequibo region during public hearings at the International Court of »»»

Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources praised the distinguished performance and operational efficiency of the Egyptian companies operating abroad. This came during the General Assembly of the Egyptian Drilling Company to approve the results of the business result of the yea»»»

A driver plowed into people in the center of the German city of Leipzig on Monday, leaving two people dead, authorities said. The city's fire service director, Axel Schuh, said that another two people were seriously injured and taken to hospitals. He said that about 20 additional people were “affec»»»

Türkiye and Armenia on Monday signed an agreement to jointly restore the medieval Ani bridge on their shared border, as part of moves to normalize ties between the two countries. "We believe that symbolic and concrete areas of cooperation, such as the joint restoration of the Ani bridge which was f»»»

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it came under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. The attacks appeared to be in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy. The UA»»»

In light of its failure in face of the FPV gliders, the Israeli occupation army attempted on Monday to advance from Deir Seryan into Zawtar in South Lebanon. However, the Islamic Resistance fighters frustrated their trial, inflicting heavy losses upon them. Hezbollah Military Media issued a stateme»»»

At least two people have been killed and several others injured after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, local media reported on Monday. The incident reportedly took place on Grimmaische Strasse, a central shopping street linking key landmarks with the city’s market squ»»»

The President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog and the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.H. Abdullah II congratulated in a telephone conversation the former President of Bulgaria (2017-2026) and current chair of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, Rumen Radev, on his victory in the par»»»

Amiens, France: French university canteens began offering one-euro meals to all students regardless of income on Monday, in a measure designed to address financial hardship. The move follows a push by student unions to extend the one-euro rate ($1.17) for a three-course meal to all students, down f»»»

LEIPZIG: A driver was arrested after a car struck several people in the eastern ​German city of Leipzig on Monday, local police said. The police said that they were conducting an operation in the area and would be providing further updates. Local broadcaster MDR reported two people were killed and »»»

Socialist MP Erion Braçe addressed Parliament on Monday following a tragic accident in Durrës that left two children dead, urging sweeping changes to the country’s Criminal Code. Speaking with visible emotion, Braçe said the current legal framework fails to properly classify and punish serious road»»»

Two residents were injured after a residential building housing employees of a company in Bukha Governorate was targeted, Oman’s state news agency reported. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Injuries and damage reportedAccording to the Oman News Age»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has allocated approximately EGP 10.562bn to 45,686 beneficiaries under the national veal project by the end of April, supporting the rearing of nearly 529,781 head of livestock. In April alone, the ministry approved EGP 211.32m in financing for 1»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - The stock market started the week on a positive note, with the benchmark index up 0.61% to 16,154.95 points on trading volume totalling TND 9.7 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.POULINA GROUP HOLDING topped the...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his Singaporean counterpart in Jeddah on Monday. Prince Faisal and Vivian Balakrishnan met to discuss ties between the Kingdom and Singapore, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During their meeting, they also discussed regional developments,»»»

The three new stations of the extension of the third metro line in the Poduyane borough are expected to be put into operation by the end of the summer, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said here Monday. Terziev added that the construction activities have been completed and tests by train are currently be»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar at the joint annual meetings of Arab financial institutions for 2026, held virtually on Monday. Ministry of Finance's Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, led the Qatari delegation during the opening session of the meetings, the meetin»»»

NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation following US warships crossing the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, but US equity indices retreated from re»»»

BusinessUnited Arab EmiratesDubai's image as a financial hub faces its biggest test yetNik MartinAmid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore or Switzerland. Just how resilient is the emirate's safe-haven reputation»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam noted Monday that the country has been placed on "a new path," and that implementing the Beirut demilitarization decision will take "weeks and months" but will be eventually implemented. There will be "no turning back" on the decision, Salam stressed, calling for strength»»»

YEREVAN - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Monday in Yerevan the energy crisis, European security, cyber crime, illegal drugs and organised crime had been the main topics of the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit, held in the Armenian capital. Macut noted that the summit had been attended »»»

The Supreme Court said the temporary stay on the ban of telehealth access to mifepristone would be in place until May 11. File Photo by Bill Grenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower court's ruling that implemented a nationwide ban on doctors prescribi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After spotting an Israeli enemy army force positioned inside a house in the town of Al-Bayyada, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted them w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings and vehicles of the Israeli enemy that were attempting to advance i»»»

Popayan, Colombia: At least three people were killed and 38 injured at a Colombian monster truck show when a vehicle veered out of control during a stunt and ploughed into a group of spectators, local authorities said Monday. A young girl was among the dead at Sunday's exhibition in the southwester»»»