The European Commission is set to unveil plans next month to reinforce the EU’s police agency Europol, followed by a September proposal for the EU’s border force Frontex. “Europol, we are nearly ready. You will have the proposal in June,” Olivier Onidi, a senior European Commission official told ME»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The State of Qatar participated in the 63rd Regional Meeting of Customs Directors General for the North Africa, Near East, and Middle East Region. Chairman of the General Authority of Customs, HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal represented the State of Qatar at the virtual meeting. Partic»»»

London: Britain's Princess Catherine, will next week carry out her first overseas royal visit since her cancer diagnosis when she travels to Italy, Kensington palace said Wednesday. The trip to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy will focus on the Princess of Wales's work in early years child developme»»»

Pope Leo XIV surprised 13 priests from southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, by joining a video call from Rome on Wednesday, telling them they were in his prayers and that he hoped peace would soon prevail along the tense frontier. The Lebanese Catholic and Maronite priests were asked to a»»»

A gas station in South Africa displays the latest prices for petrol and diesel after they hit a record high on Wednesday despite global oil prices plunging back below $100 a barrel on hopes of a deal to end the war in Iran. Photo by Kim Ludbrook/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- Global oil prices fell sharply and»»»

RIYADH: The northern province of Jouf in Saudi Arabia is home to migratory birds that have attracted enthusiastic wildlife photographers from around the region. It is situated along an annual migratory path, and is also home to a diverse range of local species. Photographer Nader Al-Shammari highli»»»

Geneva, May 6 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Office called on Israel Tuesday to immediately and unconditionally release two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission who were detained in international waters while attempting to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza. In a statem»»»

A police officer has been arrested after a patrol car he was driving hit and injured a child outside a school on the island of Salamis just off Athens, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said a disciplinary probe has been ordered into the incident that occurred late Tuesday, while the t»»»

The first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units took place in Sofia on Wednesday under the patronage of President Iliana Iotova, bringing together young guards from across the country to mark the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. Speaking at the event, caretaker Educa»»»

Dubai: Shipping disruptions across the region are pushing up costs, delaying cargo and forcing a major rerouting of trade flows — prompting authorities in the UAE to step in with emergency logistics measures to keep goods moving. Industry officials said freight costs have surged sharply — in some c»»»

Doha, Qatar: With changing seasons and fluctuating weather conditions, along with the spread of dust in our homes and workplaces, many people experience bothersome symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. These symptoms are not merely a passing “cold”; they are often signs of allergic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to champion bold global storytelling, with seven films supported through its funding programmes selected for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival (May 12-23). The films span the festival's Official Selection, In Competition and Un Certain Regard, in additio»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index fell 57.70 points, or 0.52 percent, on Wednesday to close at 10,949.27. The MT30 index declined 4.59 points, or 0.31 percent, to 1,461.56, while the parallel market Nomu advanced 85.64 points, or 0.38 percent, to 22,811.84. Trading turnover o»»»

A 21-month-old toddler died on Tuesday evening after choking on a piece of tsoureki sweet bread on the island of Aegina, health authorities have said. According to a statement, the child was brought to the local health center at approximately 7.40 p.m. by her mother, who told medical staff that the»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, shown shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in 2025, will fly next week to meet Xi in Beijing. File Photo by Yonhap/EPA WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- As President Donald Trump prepared for his meeting with China's president Xi Jinping in Beijing ne»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed mostly higher on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, with the benchmark index recovering from the previous session’s losses as domestic investors returned to large-cap stocks, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The EGX30 rose 1.12% to 52,557.63 points, regainin»»»

Two men have been arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly trafficking large quantities of marijuana, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said the suspects, aged 28 and 24, were taken into custody by organized crime squad officers Tuesday. A search of their homes revealed more than 27 kilo»»»

JEDDAH: Jordan signed an agreement with Maryland Technology Development Corp., or TEDCO, to deepen cooperation with the US in technology investment and startup development as the country pushes to strengthen its digital economy. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Jordan’s Minister of Dig»»»

LONDON: Palestine’s ambassador to the UK has asked the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to step in following the removal of references to Palestine in exhibits at the British Museum, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Husam Zomlot described the museum’s move as historical “erasure” aft»»»

MANILA: The growing economic toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran will top the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in the Philippines this week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who will chair the summit, said on Wednesday. After the US and Israeli attacks on Iran that began on Feb. 28 led to the»»»

LONDON: A former US intelligence analyst who was jailed for spying for Israel has called for the “forcible removal” of Gazans after announcing that he will stand in October’s parliamentary election. Jonathan Pollard, who spent 30 years in prison, told Israeli Channel 13 that he wants to see the rem»»»

Israel's military on Wednesday issued a new evacuation warning for a dozen villages in southern and eastern Lebanon ahead of expected strikes, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move a»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that peace between ‌Israel and Lebanon is "achievable" and that "the problem is not Israel or Lebanon" but Hezbollah. Rubio told reporters on Tuesday at the White House that he thinks "a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel ​is imminently achievable and»»»

A Lebanese court on Wednesday acquitted singer Fadel Shaker of the attempted murder of an official from a Hezbollah-allied group, a judicial official told AFP, after the star surrendered to police. The Lebanese-Palestinian entertainer turned himself over to authorities in October after more than a »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have paid tribute to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces on the 50th anniversary of their unification, celebrating five decades of sacrifice, dedication and national service. To mark the occasion, Dubai Police released a special video featuring cadets from the Dubai Police Aca»»»

After reaching an agreement on the supply of 150 million barrels of Russian oil, Indonesia is also considering the potential import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, the country’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said. “On oil, the agreement is already in place. A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Jebchit in southern Lebanon 06-05-2026 16:27 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-M»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest test yet as the UK heads to the polls on Thursday for local elections. Voters in England will be charged with picking their local councillors, while in Scotland and Wales, representatives of the devolved parliaments will be elected. Polls ar»»»

World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war. Washington believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, U.S. news outlet Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. International»»»

The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of some flavored vapes. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved some flavored vapes delivering on a campaign promise from President Donald Trump to "save vaping." The FDA gave its OK to electronic cigarettes»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s efforts to social cohesion through collaboration with religious institutions have been brought into focus during a meeting between the Community Development Authority (CDA) and Bishop Paolo Martinelli, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia. Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, director general of »»»

Tunis, May 6, 2026 (TAP) — Grain production in Tunisia is expected to rise by around 20 million quintals compared with the previous agricultural season, the Ministry of Agriculture said. Rabaa Ben Saleh, Director of Field Crops at the...»»»

President Iliana Iotova said young members of Bulgaria's guard units may have "different dreams and aspirations" but are united by "their great love for Bulgaria" during the first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units in Sofia on Wednesday. The event, dedicated to the 150th »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the General Authority of Customs HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal along with a number of department directors, participated in the 63rd Regional Meeting of Customs Directors General for the North Africa, Near East, and Middle East Region, which was held yesterday morning via »»»

Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary 16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi Sheldrick Wildlife Trust/XThe baby hippo has stayed close to its keepers A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the w»»»

7R, a leading commercial real estate developer, has laid the cornerstone for a state-of-the-art logistics and technology hub in Kraków. 7R Hub Nowa Huta is set to deliver approximately 230,000 sq m of modern technical and production space, designed to high contemporary standards and incorporating n»»»

Patriarch Daniil said Bulgaria's guard movement is "a symbol of continuity and an expression of patriotism, duty and responsibility to the homeland" during the first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units in Sofia on Wednesday. The event, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of»»»

May 5 (UPI) -- The co-owner of a Boston bakery is offering baked goods as a reward for the safe return of the eatery's "mascot," a large plastic ice cream cone named Swirly. Swirly, a fixture outside of Flour Bakery on the Boston Common, was initially feared to have blown away during the winter, bu»»»

Doosan Ahn Chang-ho showcases long-range capability before joint drills Family members bid farewell to sailors boarding the ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, a 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine, at a naval port in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, 25 March 2026. The submarine is departi»»»

Dubai: Sharjah is set to become a key hub for nurturing future-ready digital talent. The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and »»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). During the tour, he reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness an»»»

PRISTINA - The so-called special prosecutor's office in Pristina on Wednesday indicted eight people in absentia for alleged war crimes against civilians in Djakovica during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo-Metohija. In a statement, the indictees were identified by the initials M K, V M, D R, Z D, C B, M»»»

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»

Turkish banks’ would overcome severe effects of a prolonged Iran conflict without needing to ask for additional capital injections from their shareholders, according to the results of a stress test conducted by Fitch Ratings. »»»

Mount Mayon in the Philippines spewed a large volume of pyroclastic material that blanketed 52 villages across various towns in Albay on May 2, The Manila Times reports. The collapse occurred at 05:38 p.m. on the southwestern slopes, sending a plume four kilometres west southwest. »»»

Turkish banks’ would overcome severe effects of a prolonged Iran conflict without needing to ask for additional capital injections from their shareholders, according to the results of a stress test conducted by Fitch Ratings. »»»

Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»