Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appr»»»

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian counterproposal to a peace plan previously conveyed via Pakistani intermediaries. The back-and-forth has so far resulted a deadlock in which neither party appears to be willing to budge. Although active fighting was paused under a fragile ceasefire »»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities reported an increase in overflight traffic after a sharp decline in March caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which negatively affected travel across the region. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport recorded 2,523 transit flights in April, an»»»

President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington. Aoun's office said in a statement that the president "reiterated his view that the timing is not appropriate n»»»

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday participation in European conferences by Serbian representatives was exceptionally important for EU accession, one of Serbia's strategic goals. "We believe it is exceptionally important for Serbia to attend all European conferences.»»»

Fujairah: Authorities in Fujairah have confirmed a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone (FOIZ) caused by a drone strike originating from Iran. According to a statement by the Fujairah Media Office, civil defence teams responded immediately and are continuing efforts to contain the incident. Get»»»

A retiree who entered a Thessaloniki bank Monday brandishing a hammer and allegedly commanded employees to give him “the full sum of his pension” has been charged with attempted robbery. The 67-year-old man was also formally accused of weapons law violation, as police reportedly found him to be als»»»

Paris, France: A tiny, little-known world beyond Pluto appears to have an atmosphere, Japanese astronomers said Monday, defying what had been thought possible for icy objects in our cosmic backyard. If confirmed, the roughly 500-kilometre-wide (310-mile) rock would become just the second world past»»»

Hezbollah said its forces clashed with Israeli soldiers on Monday in south Lebanon near the border where its troops are still operating, despite a ceasefire since April 17. Hezbollah in a statement said that after Israeli troops attempted to advance near the town of Deir Seryan -- which is inside t»»»

Israeli police on Monday warned people not to defy the cancelation of a major pilgrimage near the border with Lebanon, scrapped because of hostilities with Hezbollah, while local media reported thousands had gathered at the site. Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah is ongoing in southern »»»

The U.S. stock market is holding tentatively around its record heights Monday, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world's flow of crude. Dueling claims about a possible Iranian strike on a U.S. Navy vessel in the s»»»

Damascus, May 4 (SANA) The Central Bank of Syria announced on Monday that licensed banks and electronic payment companies can now work with global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard, aiming to modernize financial infrastructure and enhance digital inclusion. Central Bank Governor Abdulkad»»»

Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned an attack on a tanker operated by the UAE's energy company ADNOC while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Albudaiwi described the incident as "piracy and dangerous coercion" against maritime security, accusing Iran of»»»

Doha: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has been awarded a Diamond Rating by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) for the district cooling plant at its Duhail camp. The certification was presented during a ceremony held at the ISF Officers Club at Duhail Camp, in the prese»»»

RIYADH: A 102-year-old man has undergone a minimally invasive heart procedure at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Dhahran after suffering repeated internal bleeding linked to blood-thinning medication. The patient, Ahmed Alzayer, had previously survived a stroke but the medication prescribed to p»»»

A Hezbollah lawmaker urged Lebanese authorities on Monday to declare the U.S. ambassador "persona non grata" after the envoy suggested those who had offended Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi should leave the country. The controversy erupted on Saturday after a video published by Lebanese televisi»»»

DOHA: Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded the Silver Stevie Award in the Innovation in Public Administration category at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Award, recognising its role in transforming travel, tourism and event management through advanced digi»»»

The Central Bank of Syria on Monday issued a decision allowing banks and local electronic payment companies to work with global electronic payment companies such as Visa and Mastercard, in a move seen as a step toward modernizing financial infrastructure and expanding digital inclusion. Central Ban»»»

A Swedish court on Monday sentenced a 55-year-old man to life in jail for his role in war crimes during the Syrian civil war in 2012 and 2013. The court found that the man was guilty of participating in a shooting against a peaceful protest in July 2012 in the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk, where seve»»»

Harbor police on the Aegean Sea island of Skiathos have arrested a man in possession of more than 13 kilograms of marijuana, authorities said Monday. A Coast Guard statement said Sunday’s operation followed a tip-off. The 68-year-old suspect was taken into custody after picking up two items of hand»»»

The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council is participating in the fifth edition of the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” exhibition, held from 4 to 7 May at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a distinguished group of decision-makers, experts, and leading industrial and investment»»»

Dubai: When geopolitical uncertainty rises, retailers face more pressure to get the basics right. Executives at Majid Al Futtaim and Visa say digital trust — across payments, loyalty programmes and personalisation — becomes essential, not optional. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Dubai: The UAE issued a total of 558,191 new driving licences in 2025, according to the Ministry of Interior, including 114,203 to women and 443,988 to men, highlighting continued growth in the country’s driver base. Ministry data showed that 885 traffic accidents during the year involved drivers h»»»

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched Adahi Project for 1447 AH under the slogan "Make Their Eid,” a seasonal initiative aimed at facilitating the performance of the ritual sacrifice by enabling donors to book Sharia-compliant livestock, including sheep, cattle, and goats, under the »»»

JEDDAH: Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal inspected the Hajj and Umrah halls at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah during a field tour to review readiness for the Hajj season. He was accompanied by Raed Al-Mudaiheem, chairman of Jeddah Airports Co., CEO Mazen Johar, and several»»»

Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who have been detained in Israeli prison are facing psychological abuse, death threats and poor detention conditions, a rights group representing them said Monday. "Thiago Avila (one of the activists) reported being subjected to repeated interrogatio»»»

A 50-year-old Bulgarian truck driver has been ordered held in pretrial detention after appearing before an investigating magistrate in Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece, on charges of drug importation and trafficking. He was arrested following an operation by Greece’s organized crime unit after alle»»»

LONDON: Israel has approved a budget of $270 million to build roads on Palestinian-owned land in the occupied West Bank to connect Israeli settlements. On Monday 3 million shekels ($1 million) was allocated for the design and development of the plan which will be presented to the government for app»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market continues to show resilience, with little sign of the distressed deals many had expected to emerge. Recent data from leading property platforms highlights a shift in buyer behaviour, with more deliberate decision-making and careful comparisons. However, demand rema»»»

The first of six customized, Boeing KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tankers has completed its maiden flight in the US, and will be delivered to Israel in about a month’s time, the Israeli Defense Ministry has announced. The twin-engined ‘next-gen stealth tanker’ aircraft feature: standard 767 airframe married to ne»»»

DOHA: HEC Paris, ranked among the world’s top business schools, invites professionals in Qatar to an online Info Session on its Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track. The session will be led by Dr Wolfgang Amann, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at HEC Paris. Designed for ambitious professionals»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Environment Week (May 3-9, 2026) opened with the theme “Green Impact,” as the Kingdom highlights environmental progress this year through stronger governance, expanding protected areas, increased recycling, and restoration programs. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul»»»

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Poland and the United Kingdom will sign a cooperation treaty on May 27, focused mainly on defense and long term military collaboration. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation »»»

A Polish court has rejected another restructuring attempt by Seidorf Mountain Resort, whose debts exceed PLN 80 mln, calling the actions of its head, Krzysztof Pleszewski, unreliable and harmful to creditors. The court found that the company moved assets and revenues to related entities to avoid en»»»

Listed developer Atal will acquire several real estate companies from the Budner Group for PLN 133.5 mln, significantly expanding its presence in the Tricity area. The deal will allow Atal to build residential projects with a total usable area of about 70,000 square meters, pending approval from UO»»»

The report “COP-2 Concept – Four Polish Silicon Valleys” proposes integrating four existing industrial regions into one coordinated economic system. Instead of creating new hubs, it aims to connect industries, resources, technology, infrastructure, and human capital into a unified structure. Key se»»»

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President Iliana Iotova said that Bulgaria is playing a leading role in advancing connectivity across Europe during discussions at the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, held in Yerevan, the presidential press service said on Monday. The forum brings together nearly 50 heads of stat»»»

Yes, Bulgaria, a party within the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition, said in a statement on Monday that DB will submit a draft decision to the National Assembly to establish a temporary parliamentary commission to clarify facts "regarding significant discrepancies between officially declared incom»»»

Video game retailer GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy ecommerce giant eBay. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay, with the video game retailer's CEO saying Monday the move could create a strong competitor to»»»

Dubai: The fifth edition of the World Police Summit will take place in Dubai from 16 to 18 November 2026, bringing together security experts, police chiefs, law enforcement officials and solution providers from more than 110 countries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I arrived in Athens on Monday for a multi-day visit that will include meetings with Greece’s top political leaders and appearances at public events. His plane landed at Athens International Airport around 3 p.m., where he was received by Parliament Speaker Nikita Ka»»»

Skopje, 29 April 2026 (MIA) - We are currently not contemplating a lower VAT for diesel fuels and we are talking with the Okta oil refinery on extending their discount, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Wednesday. PM Mickoski told reporters that the excise tax rates remain the same, adding »»»

DOHA: The pilot tests for the TIMSS 2027 international study are continuing, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting fourth and eighth-grade students, as part of the preparation for participation in the international study to measure trends in mathematics and »»»

A discussion under the initiative "Foster Me" on Monday brought together representatives of various institutions, clergy and foster parents at the BTA press club in Blagoevgrad. The national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA) aims to promote foster care, and the discussi»»»

BRUSSELS - The European Commission (EC) has made no decision on freezing funds intended for Serbia, or on anything similar, EC spokesperson Markus Lammert said on Monday, adding that the EC is continuously evaluating whether the relevant conditions for EU support through financial instruments have »»»

Police officers at the scene of a deadly mass shooting attack targeting a Jewish community Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Dec. 14. The shooting in which 15 people were killed and 40 injured prompted the government to order a Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism. File photo By Mick»»»

1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in Italy. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet this week with Pope Leo XIV in Italy, with planned topics including the Middle East a»»»

New Delhi: India’s political landscape was dramatically reshaped on Monday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged into new territory with a historic breakthrough in West Bengal while retaining Assam and consolidating its position in Puducherry, even as a political earthquake in Tamil Nadu and a»»»

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