BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry reported at least 12 people killed, including two children and a paramedic, in a series of Israeli airstrikes carried out on Thursday in spite of a ceasefire. In separate statements, the ministry reported 11 people killed, two of them children, in strikes on three »»»

Share: MP Fadi Aboul Hassan (C) is shown surrounded by local residents and security forces in the village of Qubayyah, in The upper Metn district of Mount Lebanon following a failed attempted assassination In his first public appearance following the assassination attempt that targeted him in the t»»»

In tonight's edition: DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi says that he would accept a third term "if the people" want it, following a constitutional referendum. Also, a French court orders the resumption of an investigation into accusations that the widow of Rwanda's ex-president Juvenal Habyarim»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) – Tunisia called for an equitable access to fertilisers as well as an increased role as a regional hub for the production and distribution of phosphate fertilisers. This was as it attended the ministerial meeting of the MED9++...»»»

DUBAI: Iranian state media said Thursday that the country’s armed forces exchanged fire with “the enemy” on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Fars news agency said several sounds resembling explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas city, adding the origin and the location of these sounds w»»»

Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UN Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil co-chaired the “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development” event alongside Permanent Representative of Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in New York, SPA reported on Thursday. The event was»»»

Idlib, May.7 (SANA) The General Organization for Free Zones, affiliated with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday with the Turkish company BOMACO to implement a project for the construction and operation of the free zone in Idlib under the B»»»

SAO PAULO: Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to be handed a four-year contract extension taking him through to the 2030 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Thursday. Italian legend Ancelotti took over as Brazil coach last year and oversaw the five-time world champions’ succ»»»

In “The Resilient Culture,” Chris Tamdjidi, Liane Stephan, Silke Rupprecht and Michael Mackay Richards make a timely and necessary argument: Resilience is not a personal virtue to be summoned in crisis, but a cultural capacity to be built into the daily fabric of organizational life. At a moment wh»»»

LOS ANGELES: A man who launched a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado last year that killed one person and injured more than a dozen others pleaded guilty to all state charges against him on Thursday, US media said. Mohamed Soliman, a 46-year-old Egyptian, admitted a raft of ch»»»

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

Mining has long been one of North Macedonia’s most contentious economic activities, as it brings development ambitions into conflict with environmental concerns. From past disputes over copper and gold projects to more recent debates over critical raw materials, each new proposal tends to»»»

The suspension of steel production at Bosnia’s flagship plant in Zenica is sending shockwaves across the country’s industrial base and into neighbouring Croatia, disrupting rail freight, port operations and regional supply chains in what industry officials warn could become one of the most signific»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) on Thursday evening condemned the one-year prison sentence handed down by the criminal chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance against journalist Zied El Heni.According to...»»»

Focus Hotels is preparing an ambitious expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, aiming to become the first Polish hotel operator managing properties abroad. The chain currently operates 17 hotels and one apartment complex in Poland, totaling 1,811 rooms. The company is exploring projects in the»»»

Skanska Residential Development Poland is entering Poland’s “lex developer” housing framework just before the law expires on July 1, launching two major residential projects in Warsaw. The company acquired sites on Bokserska Street in Służewiec and Bieżuńska Street in Targówek, planning a combined »»»

Education providers are increasingly moving into office buildings in Poland, creating a new trend in the commercial real estate market. Two models dominate: primary and secondary schools renting office space, and universities buying or leasing entire buildings to expand campuses and teaching center»»»

Current EUR/PLN levels around 4.20–4.25 appear justified in the long term, according to Michał Jóźwiak from XTB. He said the Polish złoty has been driven mainly by global sentiment this year, particularly developments related to tensions between the US and Iran. Recent signs of easing geopolitical »»»

Used passenger car and van imports to Poland totaled 79,860 vehicles in April 2026, down 8.9% y/y, according to data from IBRM Samar. It was the lowest monthly result in three years and marked the seventh consecutive month of declining imports, confirming a broader downward trend that has continued»»»

1 of 2 | Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, is pictured in his mugshot released by the Boulder, Colo., Police Department. Soliman pleaded guilty Thursday. File Photo courtesy Boulder Police Department | License Photo May 7 (UPI) -- A man pleaded guilty Thursday to dozens of charges, including first-degree »»»

BEIRUT: About one in four people in Lebanon are expected to face acute food insecurity this summer as Israel’s military campaign in the south enters its third month, deepening a humanitarian crisis in a country already reeling from economic collapse and dwindling aid. A new assessment by the Integr»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Labour Khalid Bakkar on Thursday underlined the government's commitment to establishing a "genuine" partnership with the private sector, noting its inclusion in the boards of directors of the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) and various financing funds.During a meeting with»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia adopts a balanced approach to integrating international human rights standards with national cultural and religious values, experts at a symposium in Riyadh said on Thursday. Speaking at the event organized by the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, spokespe»»»

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He presents the escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States as a dangerous and evolving contest of "high risk, high reward." He argue»»»

As Lebanon marks a month since “Black Wednesday”, when massive Israeli strikes killed 361 people, the international community continues to call on the Lebanese army to disarm Hezbollah. But the US legal imperative to ensure Israel has a “qualitative military edge” (QME) has kept the Lebanese milita»»»

Satirical Lego animations depicting US President Donald Trump as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s puppet while casting Iran as the defender of the oppressed mark the latest propaganda coup for the Iranian regime in its war with the US. The FRANCE 24 Observers team spoke to one of the you»»»

Donald Trump again says the Iran war will be over "soon"... The US president has said this in some way, shape or form a number of times in recent days.Yet, there's still no solution on the horizon in the Middle East. March 9: Trump said the war was “very complete, pretty much.” March 24: He reporte»»»

France's far-right leaders have met the ambassadors of Germany and Israel in recent months as their party, once deemed anti-Semitic, seeks to court foreign envoys in the run-up to next year's presidential elections. In recent months, Jordan Bardella has met Germany’s ambassador, while Marine Le Pen»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous we're pleased to welcome Marc Santenac, co-founder of MiraLudo. The French company designs, publishes and distributes board games and other products for families and adults. With all the long weekends in France in May, they're an ideal way to spend time and keep childr»»»

LUASANNE: The IOC on Thursday lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place. Competitors from Russia and their allies Belarus had been banned from international competition following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, alth»»»

The US State Department will begin revoking the US passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more. That would apply »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio paid a fence‑mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday, highlighting close ties between the two sides after President Donald Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV over his opposition to the Iran war angered the Holy See and triggered an ongoing public spat.  The US S»»»

The World Health Organization said Thursday that more cases of the hantavirus could emerge but expected the outbreak to be "limited" if precautions are taken, after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship. Countries around the world moved on Thursday to contain the further spread of »»»

Not far from the North Pole, in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, lies a piece of Russia. In NATO member state Norway, two Russian villages, or "settlements" as Moscow calls them, have been active for decades. This frozen, hostile land at the ends of the Earth has caught Moscow's int»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of the “Permanent Committee for Managing the Entry of Visitors and Applicants for Premium Residency in the State of Qatar (Hayya Platform)” under the Ministry of Interior. According to a decision published in the Official Gazette on May 7, 2026, »»»

The Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off the coast of the city of Praia on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, on after Monday three people died onboard from an acute respiratory syndrome. The World Health Organization reported one confirmed case and five additional suspected cases of hanta»»»

Long dismissed as unfeasible, the project to bridge the Indian and Pacific Oceans across southern Thailand has now become significantly relevant. The Thai Land Bridge is “very ambitious”; “it will require a lot of resources and a lot of time to implement something of that magnitude and scale,” Prof»»»

In the second week of the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, former board member Shivon Zilis took the stand before judge and jury. Zilis is romantically involved with Musk as he is the father of her four children. In this edition, we look back at what pushed the tech magnate to»»»

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has enhanced direct communication channels with pilgrims through a unified number, 1966, available around the clock in 11 languages. The ministry said the service allows pilgrims to obtain information, request assistance and report service-related issues, w»»»

Jeddah, May 7 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, officially inaugurated the Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Thursday.The ceremony was attended by a high-level official delegation from the Ministry of Fore»»»

Gold rose on ​Thursday on optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal, easing concerns about inflation and prolonged higher interest rates, though gains were capped after a report said Tehran would not allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold was up 0.3 percent at $4,700.98 per ounce»»»

JERUSALEM: An Israeli settler suspected of kicking and wounding a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem will go on trial for assault motivated by hostility towards a religious group, Israel’s justice ministry said Thursday. The assault on the nun, a 48-year-old researcher at Jerusalem’s French School of»»»

Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector has shifted from an activity with limited influence to one of the main drivers of economic diversification under Vision 2030. After years in which the sector was viewed as marginal or seasonal, it has become an integrated industry covering m»»»

1 of 3 | Pope Leo XIV (L) talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a private audience in Vatican City on Thursday. Photo courtesy Vatican Media/EPA May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, a moment of diplomacy in the wake of Presiden»»»

“If you must fall, be a meteor.” The phrase was written on a mural inside Baghdad’s Green Zone. Beside it was a drawing of faceless fighters in helmets, carrying rifles. They looked ready to fight on several fronts. Senior officials and officers in Baghdad likely pass the mural on their way to gove»»»

Despite the complexity of the situation on the ground in Sudan, Washington still believes the de-escalation effort has a chance of succeeding. Massad Boulos, senior adviser to President Donald Trump for Arab and African affairs, believes there is no military solution to the conflict that has raged »»»