Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) moved closer to forming a coalition government in Tamil Nadu on Saturday after receiving support from two Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLAs. VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan formally handed over a letter of support to TVK General Secretary (Election»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia launched the Makkah Route initiative in Senegal on Friday. The launch, at Blaise Diagne International Airport, was attended by the acting director general of the General Directorate of Passports, Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba, along with several other officials. The initiative ena»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it supports measures taken by Bahraini authorities to counter activities that threaten its national security. The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement that it commends the efficiency of Bahraini security forces on confronting any attempts to undermine its»»»

The leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, said Lebanon “is facing an extremely complex dilemma, to the extent that merely observing developments is no longer enough to resolve it, because the root of the problem remains unresolved without effective treatment.” In an interview with Asharq Al-»»»

At Canadian University Dubai (CUD), we continue to nurture future-ready graduates, empowering them to launch their careers within a global community in the heart of downtown Dubai. The university offers a distinctive blend of academic excellence, future-focused programmes, professional accreditatio»»»

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new 500-metre bridge as part of the Commercial Centre Roundabout development project, marking another step in its drive to improve infrastructure and ease traffic flow across Dubai. The new bridge is designed to streamline outbound traffic from Al »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico have discussed the Ukrainian issues during the meeting in Moscow, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Saturday. The leaders held a meeting earlier in the day as Fico is on a visit to Moscow. "The Ukrainian issue»»»

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RIYADH: On a warm night in Riyadh, the sound of distorted guitars cuts through the air, pulling in a crowd that knows every riff by heart. For longtime fans of Saudi Arabia’s underground metal scene, the return of Dune feels less like a comeback and more like a continuation of a story that never re»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP)- The Tunis International Centre for Environmental Technologies (CITET) said it launched a call for applications under Greenov'i project for participation in an experimental programme for awareness, skill building and support for...»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTariffs or not? How EU is dealing with US 'dealmaking'Lucia SchultenEarlier this week, President Trump threatened European car makers with 25% tariffs before walking it back later in the week. How is the EU dealing with this unpredictability? https://p.dw.com/p/5DVG9»»»

Le Mans, France: Italian Francesco Bagnaia produced a brilliant lap to edge out Marc Marquez for pole position at the French Grand Prix on Saturday, as MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi qualified third. Bagnaia posted a time of one minute and 29.634 seconds to beat his Ducati teammate Marc»»»

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Saturday he would "listen to voters" after his Labour party received a historic drubbing in local and regional elections. Disillusioned voters backed hard-right and nationalist parties in Thursday's ballots -- Starmer's biggest electoral test »»»

The upcoming legislative session in Egypt is set to be a busy one, with 34 draft laws slated for discussion by the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli announced this ambitious legislative agenda following a cabinet meeting on August 21. These laws were selected from a pool of »»»

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,736 people, with 172,535 others wounded since Oct. 7, 2023. Medical sources said on Saturday that hospitals across the enclave had received five bodies over the past 24 hours, including one recovered from beneath the»»»

DUBAI: The momentum continues to build around singer-songwriter Lolo Zouai’s latest album, “Reverie,” which was released two weeks ago. The launch has been accompanied by an extensive social media campaign highlighting the artist’s evolving sound and visual identity. The French-Algerian performer, »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Environment Week 2026 exhibition “Green Impact” recently opened in Riyadh, bringing together programs, awareness campaigns, and interactive activities. The exhibition seeks to foster a sustainable environmental impact by raising awareness of environmental protection, conserving na»»»

Jeddah: Security forces are continuing efforts to prevent individuals without Hajj permits from entering or staying in Makkah and the holy sites, warning that violators and facilitators will face arrest and legal penalties. Makkah police recently arrested 18 residents of Afghan and Pakistani nation»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil recently participated in the second International Migration Review Forum at the UN’s headquarters in New York. Alwasil emphasized that the effective management of regular migration requires international partnerships who re»»»

A concert by Desi Dobreva opened the Second National Farmers' Market in Pleven on Saturday. Anelia Decheva, Head of the Culture and Tourism Department in the Pleven Municipality, recalled that agricultural competitions and exhibitions have been organized since the 19th century at the city market, w»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev Saturday called on everyone to be strong and responsible for what is happening in Bulgaria, regardless of their role in society. Terziev made these remarks on occasion of May 9 - Europe Day. "We celebrate this day as a symbol of unity and peace, believing that it is in th»»»

Edi Rama said Albania’s negotiations for membership in the European Union could continue until mid-2028, despite 2027 being set as the shared target for concluding the process. Speaking during the opening event of Europe Week marking May 9 celebrations in Tirana, Rama described 2030 as the broader »»»

Dubai Police have shared a video showing a dangerous incident in which a driver ran a red light at a pedestrian crossing and narrowly avoided hitting a child in a stroller. Authorities said the moment highlights how a split-second decision can put lives at serious risk. Get updated faster and for F»»»

Granadilla de Abona, Spain: A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is expected to reach waters off Tenerife at dawn, with»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel will release two foreign activists taken off a Gaza-bound flotilla from detention on Saturday before handing them to immigration authorities ahead of their deportation, the rights group representing them said. “Today, the Shabak Israeli intelligence agency informed Adalah’s legal »»»

VENICE: World conflict looms large over the Venice Biennale this year with the presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians. In the gardens where the world’s largest contemporary art event opens to the public Saturday, the Russian pavilion stands just a few paces away from a deer sculpt»»»