EU Observer 1m

Data-breach complaints surge in 2025, as Europol accused of bypassing laws

More European citizens filed complaints of alleged data-violations last year compared to 2024, amid allegations the EU’s police agency Europol developed an intelligence tool to bypass EU laws. “We have about 25 percent more complaints that are admissible [in] comparison to 2024 – so this part of ac»»»

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The Peninsula 3m

US targets Cuba economic juggernauts in new sanctions

Washington, United States: The United States on Thursday imposed new sanctions on key economic entities in Cuba as it seeks to ramp up pressure on the communist-led nemesis. The sanctions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio included targeting a joint venture involving Canadian mining compan»»»

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The Peninsula 3m

Registration opens for ONE RUN FOR ALL 2026 at Lusail Circuit

Doha: Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA), under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has announced the opening of registration for the third edition of the ONE RUN FOR ALL race event. The event will take place at Lusail International Circuit on May 24, 2026, starting from 5pm onwards. According to»»»

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UPI 3m

17 injured, hundreds of homes damaged after tornado outbreak in Mississippi - UPI.com

At least 17 people were injured after more than a dozen tornadoes were reported across Mississippi late Monday night, leaving widespread damage in multiple counties and prompting large-scale emergency response efforts. Gov. Tate Reeves said early assessments show significant destruction, particular»»»

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Arab News 4m

Greek coast guard accused as migrant dies in Aegean Sea

ISTANBUL: One person died and 43 were rescued when a migrant boat got into difficulties in the Aegean Sea, Turkish authorities said Thursday, while an NGO accused the Greek coast guard of endangering the vessel. The migrants were just off the Greek island of Lesbos, which is about 30 kilometers (18»»»

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Sputnik 4m

Kallas' Remarks on US Troop Withdrawal From Germany Show Western Dependence on US - Moscow

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Remarks by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas about the unexpected nature of the US decision to withdraw troops from Germany confirm that Washington makes the key decisions in the West, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "It is simply a statem»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

Shura Council Speaker affirms Qatar's support for diplomacy, peaceful solutions

Podgorica: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, leads a steady foreign policy that is based on dialogue, mediation, and peaceful solutions, pursuant to the principles of i»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Meet Dubai’s 70 newest firefighters trained for emergencies

Dubai: Seventy recruits graduated from the 47th firefighting foundation course at the Dubai Civil Defence Academy, as the authority reinforced its commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness and public safety across the emirate. The graduation ceremony was attended by Major General Jamal bin»»»

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Arab News 16m

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15: US

WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel will hold a new round of peace talks on May 14-15 in Washington, a US official said Thursday, despite a new Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut. The attack late Wednesday killed a senior commander of Hezbollah, with Israel saying it will keep targeting the Iranian-b»»»

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Arab News 16m

Sri Lanka arrests more than 260 foreigners over cyberscams

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities arrested 30 Chinese and Vietnamese nationals on Thursday in the latest crackdown on cyberscams, raising the number detained since the weekend to 261, police said. The latest arrests were made in Werahera, a suburb of the capital, police said, adding that 74 Vietnames»»»

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Al Manar 18m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 15:00 and 17:00 on Thursday 07-05-2026 gatherings of the “Israeli” enemy army at Khallet Raj on the river side in the village of Deir Seryan with artillery shells: statement 8 - 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 between 15:00 and 17:00 on Thursday 07-05-2026 gatherings of the “Israeli” enemy army at Khallet Raj o»»»

Gulf News 19m

Defying maritime law, Iran imposes new shipping rules in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic wa»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Saudi PIF Sets Three-part Dollar Bond Spreads as Demand Tops $21.6 Bln

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set spreads for a three-part benchmark dollar bond on Thursday after drawing more than $21.6 billion in combined demand. The PIF tightened pricing on the three-year tranche to 95 basis points over US Treasuries from initial guidance of around 130 bps, the seven»»»

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Sana 22m

Ohnmacht: EU-Syria dialogue in Brussels to focus on recovery, partnership

Damascus, May 7 (SANA) The Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union Delegation to Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, confirmed Thursday, that the upcoming high-level political dialogue between the EU and Syria, scheduled for May 11 in Brussels, marks a milestone in the rapid development of bilateral relations»»»

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BBC 25m

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDidier Bikorimana,BBC Great Lakes ServiceandHafsa Khalil Ukuri Mbona via YouTubeAimable Karasira was sentenced to five years in prison in 2025 Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Organizing Committee of 4th GCC Games unveils official competition schedule 

Doha, Qatar: The Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 has officially approved the competition schedule for the event, set to commence on May 11, with broad participation from national teams representing all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Athletes competing in the fou»»»

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Arab News 28m

UAE to document Iranian attack damage to help legal efforts

DUBAI: The UAE is to set up a committee documenting Iran’s attacks on the country and the damage they caused, state media announced on Thursday. The findings will be used to support the Emirates’ legal efforts to achieve justice, the WAM news agency reported. The UAE accused Tehran of resuming dron»»»

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Arab News 28m

Saudi Sports for All Federation chief urges students to embrace active lifestyles

RIYADH: Saudi Sports for All Federation President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal has urged young Saudis to make physical activity part of their everyday lives during a seminar at King Saud University in Riyadh. Prince Khaled took part in a discussion on Wednesday organized by student members »»»

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Arab News 28m

UAE to document Iranian attack damage to help legal efforts

DUBAI: The UAE is to set up a committee documenting Iran’s attacks on the country and the damage they caused, state media announced on Thursday. The findings will be used to support the Emirates’ legal efforts to achieve justice, the WAM news agency reported. The UAE accused Tehran of resuming dron»»»

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Sputnik 28m

Malaysia Remains Reliable Partner for Russia in Asia-Pacific - Russian Presidential Aide

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Malaysia is a reliable partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific, with sustainable political dialogue maintained between the two countries, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday. "Malaysia is a reliable partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific region. Russia and Malays»»»

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Al Manar 30m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:45 on Thursday 07-05-2026 an Iron Dome platform newly established near the Jal Al-Allam site with a loitering drone, which led to its destruction: statement 7 - 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 14:45 on Thursday 07-05-2026 an Iron Dome platform newly established near the Jal Al-Allam site wit»»»

Arab News 32m

Pakistan Business Forum proposes fixed monthly tax on shopkeepers to broaden tax base

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) on Thursday urged the government to impose a monthly fixed tax of Rs10,000 ($35) on shopkeepers in the upcoming budget, saying the move would simplify compliance and also broaden the country’s tax base. The PBF describes itself as a platform for entrepre»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

Saudi Finance Ministry, NDMC Appoint HSBC Primary Dealer for Local Debt Instruments

The Saudi Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) have signed an agreement with HSBC to appoint it as a primary dealer in the government's local debt instruments. The institution will join the six other international institutions, namely, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Goldman S»»»

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Sana 35m

Global energy disruptions worsen as war in the Middle East surge Prices

Capitals, May. 7 (SANA) Since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022, global energy markets have entered a period of unprecedented turmoil, impacting oil and gas prices, supply chains, and food. With escalating tensions following the war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait o»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran conflict: IMO

Panama City: Around 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the strait of Hormuz, the secretary general of the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) said in Panama on Thursday. The war in the Middle East, unleashed February 28 by Israel and the Un»»»

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Tanjug 40m

Macut, Zimbabwean FM discuss advancement of bilateral cooperation

BELGRADE- Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Thursday in Belgrade with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira to discuss development of bilateral cooperation based on decades-long diplomatic relations. "Macut stressed that there is room for improving cooperation not »»»