TEHRAN: Iran hanged a man on Sunday who had been convicted of involvement in the killing of a security forces volunteer during anti-government protests, the judiciary said. “Mehrab Abdollahzadeh’s death sentence was carried out this morning after completing the legal formalities,” said the judiciar»»»

DUBAI: The Arab Cinema Center, in partnership with the Marche du Film, will return to the Cannes Film Festival with a four-day program from May 14 to 17, highlighting the continued growth and global reach of Arab cinema. Bringing together industry leaders, producers, talent representatives and deci»»»

ASHKELON, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel ​gave final approval for a plan ‌to ‌purchase ​two ‌new ⁠combat ​squadrons of ⁠F-35 and F-15Ia aircraft ⁠from ‌Lockheed ‌Martin ​and ‌Boeing in a ‌deal worth tens ‌of billions shekels, ⁠the defense ⁠ministry said on Sunday.»»»

ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Rubio, who is a Catholic, is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minist»»»

Two women died Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The would-be migrants were among 82 people packed on the boat that "ran aground" on a beach at Neufchatel-Hardelot, about 12 kilometers (seven miles) south of the port of Boulogne, said Christo»»»

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A 36-year-old woman and her three young children were safely rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out late Saturday night in a residential building in Thessaloniki. All four were reported to be in good condition following the incident. The fire erupted shortly after 9 p.m. in a rooftop flat »»»

Snowfall more typical of winter than early May was recorded during the early hours of Sunday on Mount Parnitha and Mount Penteli, both located on the northern outskirts of Athens. The snow was sufficient to cover the peaks, briefly disrupting traffic along Parnithos Avenue. Authorities temporarily »»»

Ashkelon, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»

COQUELLES: Two women died Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The would-be migrants were among 82 people packed on the boat that “ran aground” on a beach at Neufchatel-Hardelot, about 12 kilometers (seven miles) south of the port of Boulogne, s»»»

Nissan Motor Co.’s Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier said the Gulf and Middle East remain central to the company’s growth and profitability despite recent geopolitical challenges, adding that investment plans in the region remain unchanged. Cartier told Asharq Al-Awsat that the automaker »»»

The Israeli military said Saturday that its forces damaged a "religious building" in south Lebanon, drawing condemnation from a Catholic charity, which identified it as a convent and denounced the "deliberate" targeting of a place of worship. The military said troops operating in the village of Yar»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan police have arrested 37 Chinese nationals suspected of running a cyberscam centre in the capital Colombo, a spokesman said on Sunday, in the latest crackdown on foreign-run online fraud. The suspects, aged between 23 and 44 and including one woman, were arrested after a tip-off,»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with one rou»»»

Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chili and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital. Convenient, full of flavor and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street foo»»»

Beirut: A Lebanese military source said that the army has repositioned its forces across several sites in southern Lebanon, after previously evacuating them due to Israeli attacks. In an exclusive statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the source said that the army has redeployed in more than 15 pos»»»

Helsinki: An unidentified drone was suspected of violating Finland's airspace in Virolahti near its border with Russia early Sunday, the defence ministry said. Finland's air force spotted the drone in the early hours, said a ministry statement. "The model and origin of the drone have not been ident»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively hot conditions during the day on Sunday, with some cloud cover expected until 6pm. Offshore areas may experience clouds at first before conditions become clear later in the day. Winds inshore will be variable, mainly southeasterly to north»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of US-Israeli strikes, an official said. “The current damaged site will be preserved as a war museum at the university to remain a document of the country’s scientific oppression in hi»»»

The Syrian Interior Ministry has said the assassination of a Shiite cleric, seen as close to the government, marks a “dangerous escalation,” adding it is following with “great concern” what it described as “systematic” attempts in recent days to create instability, spread chaos, and undermine civil»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued a new edition of the classical jurisprudential work “Al-Ahkam”, making it available in both print and digital formats through its official website, in a move aimed at reviving Islamic scholarly heritage and supporting students of fiq»»»

Washington, United States: US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after the low-cost carrier's last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed. Spirit, known for its bright yellow planes, succum»»»

Eighteen tonnes of peanuts in shell from Egypt will not reach the Bulgarian market due to dangerously high levels of mould contamination, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency said on Sunday. Inspectors from the Varna Regional Food Safety Directorate found that the peanuts contained aflatoxin levels thr»»»

Statements made by the Israeli military on war objectives in southern Lebanon, along with battlefield developments, point to a prolonged conflict, as Israel seeks demographic change and the removal of villages to pave the way for a future occupation, while Hezbollah shows signs of preparing for a l»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its fifteenth anniversary programme, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has opened Resolutions: Evolving Realities, a major exhibition reflecting on the institution’s origins while looking toward its future. On view from April 30 to August 22, 2026, across the museum’s Atrium»»»

As part of its commitment to social responsibility and strengthening environmental sustainability, Kudu Company for Food and Catering, a leading player in the quick-service restaurant sector, has launched a partnership initiative to support and empower local farmers in the Jazan region, enhancing t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced that the John Legend Live: An Evening of Songs & Storiesin Doha concert, originally scheduled to take place on April 17, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), has been rescheduled to September 10, 2026. All previously purchased tickets will rema»»»

Khartoum: Five civilians were killed by a drone strike that targeted a civilian vehicle in the Omdurman area, west of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on Saturday. According to Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese independent legal team dedicated to documenting violations during the conflict, a drone belonging »»»

Tehran: Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of US-Israeli strikes, an official said. "The current damaged site will be preserved as a war museum at the university to remain a document of the country's scientific oppression in hi»»»

On May 3, 1999, 76 tornadoes tore across the U.S. Plains states, killing about 50 people and injuring hundreds. 1 of 6 | Mark Chase (R) and Jeff Morrison watch as a backhoe takes down the remains of Morrison's father's home in Moore, Okla., on May 7, 1999, four days after a tornado outbreak killed »»»

Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google AFP via Getty ImagesPoliticians are accused of hiring young people to disrupt opponents' activities Wycliffe MuiaNairobi On a quiet Wednesday last month, a Kenyan politici»»»

Tokyo: Firefighters in Japan have successfully contained a forest blaze that broke out in north of the country and was described as the largest in decades, after battling it for 11 days. Officials said that since late April, hundreds of firefighters and more than 1,000 military personnel had been w»»»

Mexico City is sinking by nearly 10 inches (about 25 centimeters) a year, according to new satellite imagery released this week by NASA, making it one of the world’s fastest-subsiding metropolises. One of the world's most sprawling and populated urban areas, at 3,000 square miles (about 7,800 squar»»»

Doha, Qatar: An Iranian proposal for talks with the US sent crude futures sharply lower on Friday, though prices were still on track for weekly gains. Tehran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Navy restricts Iranian crude exports. Oil markets remain volatile on hopes of a resolut»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Latin pop queen Shakira kicked off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she took the stage over an hour late. About two million people were expected to att»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the beginning of the year, the global economy was on a steady path of stable growth and diminishing inflation. This trajectory was suddenly disrupted by the Iran conflict. Prior to the beginning of hostilities on the 28th of February, global headline inflation was on a continuous do»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Boat Show continues to generate significant impact across Qatar’s marine industry and maritime culture, according to Chief Operations Officer of Old Doha Port, Mohamed Al Atwaan. Speaking to The Peninsula recently, Al Atwaan, who is also the Director of Qatar Boat Show, said »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reported significant achievements during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a 17% increase in zakat revenues and more than QR53m disbursed to eligible beneficiaries across Qatar. The department emphasise»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will continue to demand international institutions to react to every crime committed by Ukraine against Russian journalists, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday. "An overt offensive by the West against principles of a healthy democratic soci»»»

Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The British University in Dubai to strengthen collaboration in developing Emirati talent in social professions and enhancing the quality of social services. The agreement reflects a shared »»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was delivered to Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Pri»»»

Fragments of a priory’s medieval tiled floor that spent almost 60 years stashed in a toffee tin after being pocketed by a nine-year-old boy during a family outing have finally been handed back, according to The Guardian. The three pieces of decorative clay tiles, dating from the late 13th to early »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is rapidly emerging as a “magnet” for venture capital firms seeking stability and scale in the evolving digital finance landscape, as a deliberate policy focus on regulatory clarity and institutional-grade infrastructure reshapes investor confidence. Industry leaders expounded th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Winter Sports Development Program was launched at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena as part of the Years of Culture Initiative (Qatar – Canada & Mexico 2026), in a strategic collaboration between the Qatar Winter Sports Committee and Qatar Museums’ flagship cultural program. Designed »»»

Doha, Qatar: Marking World Press Freedom Day, the Qatar Press Center has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to defending press freedom and safeguarding journalists’ right to carry out their professional duties independently and responsibly. In a statement issued on the occasion, the Center emphas»»»

Doha, Qatar: The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) successfully hosted its Business Connect Evening on April 29 at the Secret Garden, Kempinski Hotel, The Pearl Doha, bringing together a diverse and growing network from across the international business and diplomatic community. Delivered in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance (QIC) the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, yesterday reported a net profit of QR217m for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, a change of 6% from QR205m for the same period in 2025. Following a meeting of the Board of Directors dat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in collaboration with higher education institutions, has convened a high-level workshop to explore strategies for attracting international students and supporting the enrolment of students with disabilities in post-secondary educa»»»