DUBAI: The latest addition to Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning luxury hospitality industry is Amansamar, a resort set in the dramatic landscape of Wadi Safar in Diriyah. Amansamar was designed by Denniston — a firm led by renowned Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy — to reflect a contemporary interpretat»»»

LONDON: Partial results Friday from local elections in England showed big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s governing Labour Party and gains for the hard-right party Reform UK The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was »»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s defense ministry said on Friday that Ukraine ​violated a ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. “Despite ‌the declaration ‌of ​a ‌ceasefire, ⁠Ukrainian ​armed groups continued ⁠to launch attacks using drones and arti»»»

Colombo: The former chief of Sri Lanka’s state-owned airline, who was charged with corruption over the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft, was found dead on Friday, police said. Kapila Chandrasena, the former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at the Colombo home of a relative, said »»»

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Former transitional president of Egypt Adly Mansour may be appointed by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi as the head of the country’s new parliament according to the constitution. Mansour, the head of the Constitutional Court, is set end his legal service on 23 December 2015. Sayyed Al-Badawi, head o»»»

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon's civil defense, the rescue organization said Friday, a day after another strike killed a rescuer from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee. In a statement, the civil defense said their rescuer was killed "as a result of an »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transactions reached SR16.6 billion ($4.4 billion) in the week ending May 2, marking a 37.7 percent jump in transaction value. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, the total number of transactions climbed to 270.7 million, up 20.2 perc»»»

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia AFP via Getty ImagesSince 2012, Mali has faced insurgencies, with much of the north and east beyond government control (file photo) Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Colombian pop idol Shakira on Thursday teased the new official song for the 2026 World Cup, releasing a brief video of the track filmed at Brazil's iconic Maracana Stadium. The singer - who also created the 2010 World Cup anthem "Waka Waka" - announced the song, titled "»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)closed the week sharply higher, with its benchmark index rising 2.16 percent, or 226.34 points, to 10,714 points, driven by strong gains in the industrial sector and banking stocks. The industrial sector led advances with a 3.43 percent jump, followed by banks an»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, organised a specialised workshop, aimed at strengthening innovation capabilities in the industrial sector. The workshop convened factory managers, technical leaders, and r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), a leading national apex chamber representing over 150,000 companies across India, to strengthen bila»»»

Lebanon and Israel are set to hold their first round of direct talks in Washington next week aimed at establishing a framework for bilateral negotiations, based on five key demands put forward by Beirut, as Lebanon urges the United States to pressure Israel to uphold the ceasefire agreement. Offici»»»

On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman officially declared V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe. People jam Piccadilly Circus during celebration of V-E Day on May 8, 1945, in London. UPI File Photo May 8 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto becomes t»»»

Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attended the event, reviewing the 5,000-ton ship’s combat readiness and operational capabilities, North Korean media report. The country's leader ordered to transfer the ship to the Navy by mid-June.Two Choe Hyon vessels were commissioned in 2025In April 2025,»»»

The regional environmental committee in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has rejected plans for a small hydropower project and two wind farms, citing environmental concerns. The Environment, Spatial Planning and Development Committee of the Epirus Region issued a unanimous negative opinion on a propose»»»

Speaking from Parliament's rostrum on Friday, prime Minister-designate Rumen Radev ”thanked the Bulgarian citizens whose votes brought an end to the political crisis.” He addressed MPs ahead of a vote on the cabinet line-up he proposed on Thursday. Radev added that, for the first time in years, a c»»»

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael TeferiBBC Africa Hiwot Fana Specialised HospitalThe "five blessings" have been named Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira and Ansar A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani held a meeting yesterday with private sector representatives from Qatar Chamber and the Qatari Businessmen Association. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing engagement with the business commun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is increasingly positioning itself as a preferred investment destination with its strong financial foundations and economic strategy, drawing attention from international investors and industry leaders, according to experts. “Capital is becoming more selective,” Andrew Scott, a D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thailand stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and its people, ensuring a relationship defined by mutual respect and long-standing goodwill, Thai Embassy said in a statement. It added that in this spirit the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha launched “Together at the Table: Thailand & Qatar”»»»

Indigenous people in the Andes domesticated the potato - a great source of starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber - 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, making this tuber a central part of their diet. These people then experienced genetic adaptations beneficial for such a diet that are still seen in their desc»»»

Russia's army said Friday it was responding "symmetrically" to attacks by Ukraine during a unilateral two-day ceasefire ordered by Moscow that Kyiv never agreed to, said AFP. The Russian defense ministry said in a statement on social media that Ukraine fired hundreds of drones across the front line»»»

The Hague, May 8 (SANA) Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais said Thursday that Syria was continuing efforts to pursue accountability for war crimes and strengthen policies aimed at preventing impunity, during participation in the Justice Matters conference held at the Peace Palace in The Hague. »»»

Romania has started the development of a national anti-poverty strategy and the consolidation of social inclusion, being the first member country of the European Union to concretely respond to the European call in this regard, in a context where almost one in five Romanians lives on the poverty lin»»»

Diverzum, a digital discount and loyalty platform for students in Central and Eastern Europe, has published a study focused on Generation Z in Romania, highlighting structural changes in consumer behavior and in the way young people interact with brands. Approximately 3 million people aged between »»»

Romanians place the highest trust in public schools and universities, the Army, and the National Bank of Romania (BNR), reveals a survey conducted by the APSAP Training Centre.According to the survey, 56% of respondents say their trust in public institutions has declined over the past two years, a »»»

Rating agencies and investors are waiting to see how Romania's political situation clarifies, but as long as the country stays on the path of the past ten months, there is no reason to fear a downgrade, and Romania should even aim to have the negative outlook removed, State Treasury director-genera»»»

The leu-euro exchange rate could register fluctuations in both directions in the coming period and tensions may continue until there are clear answers regarding Romania's political and financial stability, Spokesperson of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Dan Suciu said on Thursday."It is a period»»»

The euro/leu exchange rate reached this week new historic high levels, while the depreciation of the national currency began more visible in economy, by price rises, higher credit rates and changes in consummer behaviour, according to an analysis made by an investment company. “Every day of the wee»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean on Thursday highlighted Parliament's role in Romania's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, particularly in terms of legislative harmonisation to align with the organisation's standards."Romania's accession to the OECD is »»»

AUR president George Simion declared on Thursday, in Targu Jiu, that the party he leads would enter government for Romanians, refusing to nominate parties.Asked whether he would enter government with PSD, Simion said: "We would enter government for Romanians, I will not nominate parties. We are int»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union, (USR) through their presidents, agreed to coordinate their next steps in Parliament, in the interim Government and at the consultations at Cotroceni Palace, as a response to the "PSD's destructive action against good governance", announce»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, had a meeting on Thursday with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is visiting Bucharest, on which occasion they discussed the security of the Eastern Flank and the Black Sea region, air defense and the way in which»»»

Almost three-quarters (71.9%) of Romanians would vote "yes" in a referendum for the union with the Republic of Moldova, while 21.4% would vote against, according to the findings of the Informat.ro Barometer survey conducted by INSCOP Research.According to the survey, 2.1% said they were undecided, »»»

The NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium will take place in Bucharest on 15 and 16 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) informed on Thursday.The event is the Alliance's most important forum in the area, bringing together officials and experts from member states.The main objective of the NATO meet»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is stretching its health system, with children filling hospital wards and doctors struggling to contain a surge in infections that have killed more than 300 youngsters. The South Asian nation had made advancements in vaccinations to help ste»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr’s march toward their first Saudi Pro League title since 2019 continued on Thursday with a hard-fought 4-2 away victory over Al-Shabab. Joao Felix was the hero of the game with a hat-trick, but Cristiano Ronaldo also had a big night as he reached the milestone of 100 goals in the Sa»»»

RIYADH: Saudi chef Mona Mosly was one of the Kingdom’s first professional female chefs, best known regionally for her eight-season stint as a judge on the Middle East version of “Top Chef.” Mosly built her career working in restaurants across Europe and the Middle East. For the past three years, sh»»»

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon’s civil defense, the rescue organization said Friday, a day after another strike killed a rescuer from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee. In a statement, the civil defense said their rescuer was killed “as a resul»»»

MELBOURNE: Three Australian women were refused bail when they appeared in courts on Friday charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 others whom police allege are linked to the Daesh group. The four women and nine children, who have spent years i»»»

A German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other guests reserving them with towels, according to BBC. The man, who has not been identified, was on holiday in Greece with his family in 2024, and said he spent 20 minutes a day trying »»»

Addressing reporters upon entering Parliament on Friday, Progressive Bulgaria leader and prime minister-designate Rumen Radev said that his coalition would submit proposals for legislative amendments aimed at strengthening price controls on Monday. Radev said the new government’s top priorities wou»»»

AE Coin, the UAE’s first AED-pegged stablecoin licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, and USD Universal (USDU), a USD-backed stablecoin regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and registered by the Central Bank of the UAE as a Foreign Paym»»»

In March 2026, the volume of retail trade was 10.6% higher according to raw data, or 8.2% higher in calendar (and Easter effects) adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 2.6% in special»»»

Seventeen Americans are on a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak early Friday as it heads to Spain's Canary Islands. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 8 (UPI) -- At least five U.S. states are monitoring former passengers of a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, health offi»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused significant economic disruption and risks escalating regional tensions into a global crisis. The remarks were made yesterday by Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, H E Sheik»»»

By Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt* US President Donald Trump tasked some 50,000 troops to his war against Iran, sending them in aircraft carriers, destroyers, Marine expeditionary units and warplanes. With parachutes in their packs and survival kits at their sides, they have been part of Trump’s decla»»»

Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other on Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters. "On the Russian side, there was not even a token attempt to cease fire on the front," Ukrainian Presiden»»»