MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The truce announced by Russia in the special military operation zone will be in effect on May 8-9, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "Yes, we are talking about May 8-9," Peskov told reporters.Russia is counting on the resumption of negotiations on Ukraine, Dmitry »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out strikes on transportation infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. “Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile troops, and artillery units of the Russian Armed Fo»»»

The Hague: A flight attendant for the KLM airline is being tested for the hantavirus after showing mild symptoms and being admitted to hospital in Amsterdam, a Dutch health ministry spokesperson told AFP Thursday. The woman was undergoing tests in hospital, said the spokesperson, Mischa Stubenitsky»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based logistics company DP World has launched a cargo war risk insurance product covering the full movement of goods across Middle East trade routes, aiming to address rising costs and gaps in conventional insurance coverage amid heightened regional instability. Get updated faster and »»»

RIYADH: Shatirah House Restaurant Co., popularly known as Burgerizzr, has reported a 201.79 percent profit increase in the first quarter of 2026, signaling strong growth of the food sector in the Kingdom. In a bourse filing, the company attributed this rise in profits to SR5.72 million ($1.52 milli»»»

Democratic Bulgaria is proposing 11 fuel-market measures to keep prices as low as possible and preserve competition, MP Martin Dimitrov said in Parliament on Thursday. Dimitrov explained that among them were fuel-saving measures, including incentives for urban, intercity and rail transport, as well»»»

Doha, Qatar: Es'hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, announced that it has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Sama Jordan TV channel into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es'hail-2 satellite. "Es'hailSat is delighted to welcome Sama Jo»»»

TASHKENT - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss strengthening of ties between Belgrade and Tashkent and bringing closer the two countries and the two nations. Djuric conveyed Serbia's clear commitment to continuing and expanding cooperation in all areas of »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3771 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese towns of Bani Hayyan and Bar’ashit: Al-Manar correspondent 07-05-2026 12:32 PM Latest News Urgen»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has set out regulations for pilgrims seeking to bring medications containing narcotic or psychotropic substances into the kingdom during Hajj. The authority said travellers must obtain a clearance permit and submit required documents, including a copy o»»»

Despite investment in in recent years, the global infrastructure sector faces a significant funding gap of $64 trillion globally. World governments and the private sector will need to invest close to $140 trillion between now and 2050 to address this shortfall, keep up with ever-shifting global con»»»

Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Hope that the two-month conflict coul»»»

Budapest, May 7 (SANA) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could result in the loss of around 120 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies between 2026 and 2030, an analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday. According to Reuters, IEA gas analyst Gergely »»»

Fère-en-Tardenois, France: A French village was in shock Thursday after a 14-year-old girl was stabbed to death on her way to school the previous day. The teen was found gravely wounded on Wednesday morning in a street in Fere-en-Tardenois in northeastern France, the local prosecutor's office said.»»»

With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom," a way for th»»»

DUBAI: “The events of the film are from almost a century ago, but it is still so relevant to daily life in Palestine,” director Annemarie Jacir told Arab News last year of her latest feature, “Palestine 36.” And, indeed, that’s one of the main takeaways from the movie, which arrived on Netflix this»»»

Cairo: Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned and denounced the hostile and provocative Iranian statements and claims against the UAE, stressing that they represent a dangerous escalation, a rejected aggressive approach, a blatant violation of all internat»»»

The EU’s latest summit of its leaders had one objective: to show how the rest of the West is moving on while the US under President Donald Trump is neck-deep in a relationship drama. Right now it’s with Iran, but before that it was Venezuela. And it looks like Cuba may be next. Until now, the EU ha»»»

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has caught global media attention and triggered a lot of COVID trauma. The Dutch-flagged passenger ship the MV Hondius was cleared on Wednesday to dock in the Canary Islands, after three passengers were evacuated at Cape Verde. Seven peop»»»

RIYADH: The UAE residential market continues to show resilience, with nearly 45 percent of respondents planning to purchase property within the next 12 months, according to market research. Savills Middle East’s latest UAE Residential Investor Sentiment Survey, which polled investors, end-users, an»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that June 30, 2026, is the final deadline for private sector companies employing 50 workers or more to meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2026. Companies are required to achieve a 1% increase in t»»»

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Coca-Cola HBC Romania, strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company and leader of the local soft drinks market, has announced a series of key appointments at local and Group level, strengthening its position in sustainability, commercial excellence, and talent development. “These appointment»»»

South Korea and the US will hold a high-level defense meeting in Washington on May 12-13 to discuss ‌the transfer ‌of wartime ‌operational ⁠control of their combined ⁠forces on the Korean peninsula, the South Korean defense ministry said ⁠on Thursday. The ‌Korea-US ‌Integrated Defense Dialogue (KID»»»

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalised in critical condition Thursday after a road accident with an e-scooter west of Athens, just days after the government announced plans to restrict minors’ use of the vehicles. The boy suffered severe head injuries when his e-scooter collided with a car in the town »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qur'anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has concluded its educational programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year with a closing ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7, 2026. The event saw participation from environmental experts, academics, govern»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Medical Corporation, HMC, has reiterated its efforts to tackle childhood obesity in Qatar, revealing that approximately 50 percent of children in the country are classified as overweight or obese. In a social media post, HMC stated that statistics indicate 45 percent of girls»»»

Dubai: The Philippine dessert staple ube is steadily carving out a place in UAE kitchens, as Filipinos introduce the vibrant purple yam ingredient to a multicultural audience. Known for its striking colour and gently sweet flavour, ube is now becoming a favourite among residents seeking something b»»»

The Israeli military said Thursday it would investigate after a soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. An image appearing to show an Israeli soldier with his arm around the revered Christian figure and holding a cigarette up to »»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the opening session of the World Law Congress, announcing that Albania will host the prestigious international legal event in 2027, bringing together some of the world’s most prominent figures in global justice and the rule of law. Speaking during the cere»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Thursday it would investigate after a soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. An image appearing to show an Israeli soldier with his arm around the revered Christian figure and holding a cigar»»»

The Kaliningrad region is hosting the Media School for Foreign Bloggers from May 5 to 8, organized by the Directorate of the World Festival of Youth and the Youth Media Development Center 'SHUM.' Some 50 bloggers from 25 countries, including Abkhazia, Armenia, Belgium, Bolivia, the UK, India, Indon»»»

Azzam Al-Hayya, the son of Khalil Al-Hayya, Hamas' exiled Gaza chief who had been leading indirect talks with Israel over the Palestinian enclave's future, died on Thursday, a day after he was wounded in a strike in Gaza City, medical sources and others from the Hamas movement told Asharq Al-Awsat.»»»

A dozen people have been arrested for allegedly illegally hooking up to the power and water networks during a series of raids on Roma camps in southern Greece, police said Thursday. A police statement said Wednesday’s operation took place in the areas of Argos, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Ermioni,»»»

Parliament Thursday voted 181-14 with 32 abstentions to set up an Ad Hoc Committee on the adoption of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the 52nd National Assembly. The proposal was backed by Progressive Bulgaria, GERB-UDF and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF). Within Democratic Bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast strong winds and high seas across the country throughout the weekend, with offshore wave heights expected to rise up to 10ft at times. In a weekend weather forecast, the department stated that conditions on Thursday, May 7, will be hot duri»»»

As Washington weighs remedies, policymakers face a broader test: whether to protect supply chains or weaken a key regional partner. A series of meetings will help determine whether the United States and Vietnam can preserve a trade relationship that has become central to supply chain resilience, U.»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party drew increasingly strong backing from Muslim voters while Hindus overwhelmingly voted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ​party, results from recent elections in four states have shown. This voter trend highlights hardening religious polarization in»»»

RTPR in collaboration with A&O Shearman has assisted Export–Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) in connection with a loan agreement for an amount of up to USD 57,272,230 granted to EnergoNuclear, the project company for the development of Cernavoda Units 3 and 4. EnergoNuclear is fully contr»»»

Global revenue from the wind turbine market is projected at US$ 86.4 Billion in 2025 and has been blunt to existing at a CAGR of 9.8% to extent US$ 174.8 Billion by the end of 2034, says a new report by For Insights Consultancy cited by https://www.energynomics.ro/. The wind turbine market is boomi»»»

Some gas stations may experience fuel unavailability situations due to demand, but these are one-off and short-term situations, with stations being refueled quickly, according to OMV Petrom representatives, https://www.energynomics.ro/ ...»»»

The Ministry of Energy has opened a public consultation on a state aid scheme designed to support investments in biofuel production, with a total estimated budget of 500 million euros provided through the ...»»»

A total of 106 new fast and ultra-fast charging points will be installed on major European routes in Romania and Greece, with funding from the European Union (EU) worth 3.42 million euro, the developer company said in a press release.According to the PPC Blue, under this initiative the company will»»»

The Oradea county councillors on Thursday approved an investment project worth RON 8.53 million designed to increase the energy independence of Oradea Airport, by building a photovoltaic park and electricity storage facilities.The investment will secure partial energy independence and reduction of »»»

The small modular reactors (SMR) project at Doicesti benefits from the support of institutions backed by the United States government, with potential financing worth over 6.5 billion dollars, RoPower Nuclear, the project company dedicated to developing Romania's first SMR plant, announced on Monday»»»

Yedil Utekov has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rompetrol Rafinare starting May 1, 2026, for a four-year term, which is set to expire on April 30, 2030, the company announced in a press release issued to the Bucharest Stock Exchange."Rompetrol Rafinare Company hereby informs sha»»»

INFINEXA, a Romanian entrepreneurial company specialized in restructuring and financing companies in distress, with over EUR 400 million in assets under management, announces that Hidroconstructia, following the approval of its reorganization plan, will distribute an additional RON 181 million to c»»»

Romania ranks first in the European Union (EU) in terms of the real burden of electricity prices, with a nominal value 21% above the European average, according to an industry analysis published on Wednesday by the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).'In European statistics on energy prices, Roman»»»

Police dismantled an organized criminal group operating in western Attica, arresting seven people. Authorities said six men and one woman formed a ring with distinct roles. Posing as power network employees or technicians, they allegedly defrauded mainly elderly victims. The operation is believed t»»»