Sofia Mayor Says Courage Rarely Looks Heroic in Everyday Life
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said courage "rarely looks heroic in everyday life" in a Facebook message marking May 6, the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Armed Forces. "More often, it is simply a person who stays in place when things are difficult, helps at the right moment and takes responsibility w»»»
Bus-tanker crash kills 16 in Indonesia: disaster official
Jakarta: A road accident involving a passenger bus and a fuel tanker killed 16 people and injured four others on Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, a disaster agency official told AFP. "Fourteen passengers of the bus and two people from the oil tanker died" in the crash in North Musi Rawas Re»»»
Palestinian photographer wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for ‘haunting’ images documenting Gaza war
LONDON: Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra has won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography for his unsettling coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where his images captured starvation, destruction and daily life amid Israel’s war on the enclave. The Pulitzer board praised»»»
Mohammed bin Rashid visits ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’, highlights industrial innovation
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday toured the “Make it in the Emirates 2006”, currently taking place at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed stopped at the ADNOC Group pavilion»»»
Visteon intends to increase its investments in Tunisia
Tunis, May 6 (TAP)- Visteon, a major American global automotive technology supplier, intends to increase its investments in Tunisia and create new jobs in the coming period. The announcement was made as Minister of Public Works and Housing and...»»»
Teen shooter at Brazilian school kills two staff, injures children
A 13-year-old student was arrested after a school shooting in Brazil’s Acre on Tuesday that left two staff members dead and two others injured, including an 11-year-old girl. The attack at Sao Jose Institute has shocked the country, which has seen a rise in violence at schools in recent years. A te»»»
The Debate - How unbreakable is Iran's regime? Tehran defiant despite deepening hardship for citizens
Iran's economy may be teetering on the brink of collapse, but does that really threaten its regime? Monday's flare-up of hostilities across the Strait of Hormuz makes clear that oil's not about to start flowing freely again. Tehran and Washington are both signalling they can bear the pain of lost r»»»
Iran Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi 'between life and death'
Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is fighting for her life after being hospitalised under guard for the last five days with a heart condition.»»»
Eye on Africa - Nigeria to evacuate citizens from South Africa after attacks
In tonight's edition: Nigeria is stepping in to bring its citizens home after fresh anti-immigration protests in South Africa. Also, Sudan is ramping up accusations after a series of drone strikes, including an attack on Khartoum airport: it says the drones came from Ethiopia and were supplied»»»
Man accused of anti-Semitic Bondi Beach mass shooting faces 19 extra charges
Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old man accused of killing 15 people after opening fire on a crowd celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah at Australia's Bondi Beach in December 2025, is facing 19 additional charges, court records showed on Wednesday. Akram's father and alleged accomplice Sajid was s»»»
Continue the Change Floor Leader Denkov Says Bulgaria Needs New Government to Immediately Tackle Budget, Recovery Plan, Judicial Reform
Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told journalists on Wednesday that Bulgaria expects a new government that can "immediately take on the tasks facing the state", including the budget, financing under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, and judicial reform. Denkov said all of these issue»»»
Oil drops below $100 as US-Iran deal hopes cool war-risk premium
Dubai: Oil prices dropped below $100 on Wednesday as traders responded to signs that the US and Iran could be moving closer to a framework agreement to pause the conflict and reopen a path to wider negotiations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude was down 9.93»»»
Indian single mother among five Dh1m Big Ticket winners
Dubai: A 44-year-old Indian expatriate has taken home Dh1 million in Big Ticket series 286, joining four other winners in the consolation prize pool that turned five participants into instant millionaires. For Chaithanya Kumari, a software engineer from Tamil Nadu and a single mother who has lived »»»
Edufair Dubai: Explore study pathways that keep up with change
With just three days to go, the countdown has begun for the 10th edition of Gulf News Edufair, taking place this weekend, May 9 and 10, at the H Hotel, Dubai. The event will bring together more than 35 universities from the UAE and abroad, giving students access to a wide mix of academic programmes»»»
UAE, Oman deepen economic talks, eye logistics and supply chain investments
Also In This Package UAE tops Oman’s trade in non-oil exports and re-exports Also In This Package UAE tops Oman’s trade in non-oil exports and re-exports Oman opens Al Rawdah crossing for commercial goods UAE Minister hails $37.6b trade growth with India Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with India surges »»»
Modi Meets Vietnamese President To Lam in New Delhi
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam is paying his first state visit to India from May 5-7. Potentially on the agenda: Vietnam purchasing the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic missile system. 🚨🇮🇳🇻🇳 Modi »»»
Gut feeling pays off as Ajman-based expat wins Dh1m in Big Ticket
Dubai: For Leo Lawrence, a 36-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala based in Ajman, what started as a routine family day quickly turned into a moment he will never forget. On the way to a hospital appointment with his daughter, his phone rang and with it came the news that he had won Dh1 million i»»»
Ashghal continues implementation of road, infrastructure works project in Mebaireek
DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal'announced the continuation of the implementation of the second package of the remaining road and infrastructure works project in Mebaireek, with the aim of developing the road network and infrastructure services in the area. Engineer Mohammed Al Rumaihi, th»»»
Venice Biennale faces outcry over Israel and Russia's participation
The world's largest contemporary art exhibition, which takes place every two years in the Italian canal city, features artists from several nations in conflict, including Ukraine, Israel and the United States -- although Iran has cancelled its plans to attend. Seema Gupta has more.»»»
Ukraine reports Russian drone, missile attacks after Kyiv-declared ceasefire begins
Ukraine said Russia had continued to launch drone and missile attacks into the country on Wednesday morning, hours after a unilateral ceasefire declared by Kyiv had come into effect. Both Kyiv and Moscow announced competing ceasefires on different dates this week as Russia prepares to celebrate the»»»
Press Review - Putin said to be 'hiding in bunkers' as his popularity erodes
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Russian President Vladimir Putin's popularity is eroding amid economic difficulties and internet restrictions. But first, a report outlining recommendations following a parliamentary inquiry into French public broadcasting is on the front p»»»
Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks
Kyiv said on Wednesday that Russia had violated a unilateral ceasefire called by Ukraine by attacking Ukrainian cities with 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight.»»»
Israel Army Says Striking Hezbollah Targets across Lebanon
Israel's army said Wednesday it had begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas of Lebanon, despite a truce with the neighboring country intended to halt fighting with the Iran-backed militant group. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in »»»
Three suspected hantavirus cases evacuated from cruise ship
Geneva: Three people believed to have been infected with hantavirus have been evacuated from a cruise ship off Cape Verde and are being taken to the Netherlands, the WHO chief said Wednesday. World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that "the overall public health »»»
Vucic: Decision on elections due in about ten days
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Tuesday evening a decision on elections was due in about ten days. "We will definitely have a decision in about ten days. There are no traps when it comes to elections. That is where the people decide about what kind of future they want and»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Bayt al-Seyyad in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Bayt al-Seyyad in southern Lebanon 06-05-2026 13:37 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»
Business - EU, Armenia sign new partnership deals at first bilateral summit
The EU and Armenia have held their first-ever bilateral summit, agreeing to foster closer economic ties as the former Soviet nation makes a cautious pivot towards the West. The two sides signed a new connectivity partnership focused on transport, energy and digital links. Armenia, however, is deepl»»»
Mobile Payments: “TUNPAY” label introduced to foster modern, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystem (BCT)
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) — A unified national label, “TUNPAY,” has been launched by the Central Bank of Tunisia in coordination with the Société Monétique Tunisie, the operator of Tunisia’s mobile payment system. The initiative aims to standardize visual...»»»
4 Martyrs Including Children in Israeli Aggression as Raids Strike Western Bekaa and South
Four citizens, including children, were martyred and three others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Zalaya in the Western Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon on Wednesday morning, according to Lebanon’s Al-Manar correspondent. The attack is part of a fresh wave of Israeli aggression across»»»
Türkiye rolls out nation’s first ICBM
Türkiye has unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile, which officials say will significantly boost the country’s long‑range strike capability. The missile, named Yildirimhan, was presented at the SAHA 2026 defense industry expo in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to local media reports. »»»
US lawmakers demand Trump break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal
A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel’s nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers argue. Israel has neither co»»»
The West’s Caucasus circus: How has the Yerevan Summit looked from Moscow?
Over the past several days Western leaders have flocked to Armenia, a post-Soviet nation of 3 million people which hosts a Russian military base, for what Western media has described as a “historic summit,” charting Yerevan’s path away from Moscow and highlighting the EU’s purportedly growing respo»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Vows Swift Measures Against Inflation and Rising Prices
Deputy Parliament Chair Ivan Angelov of Progressive Bulgaria said the incoming regular government would take rapid measures to curb inflation and rising prices. He outlined the coalition's priorities ahead of taking power. "We will take all necessary measures within a short timeframe to bring infla»»»
MRF Leader Peevski Pays Tribute to Courage and Bulgarian Spirit on Army Day
Delyan Peevski, leader of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, paid tribute to "the courage and the Bulgarian spirit" on the occasion of May 6, the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Armed Forces. In a message published on Facebook, Peevski said Bulgarians bow their heads before tho»»»
TASNEEF and Zelo announce strategic collaboration
TASNEEF-RINA Business Assurance, a subsidiary of Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF), and Zelo have announced a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new opportunities in the UAE where assurance, verification, and financing capabilities can be integrat»»»
Abu Dhabi-backed horror hit ‘Hokum’ brings desert chills to UAE cinemas this week
Dubai: Shot partly against the haunting backdrop of Al Ain’s Remah Desert, Hokum, the latest horror film backed by Image Nation Abu Dhabi, hopes to put the UAE on the global horror map as it hits cinemas across the region this week The supernatural thriller, which officially releases across the UAE»»»
Jeddah-based Indian wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A long-time participant in Dubai Duty Free’s popular promotions has struck it big, with an Indian expatriate based in Saudi Arabia winning US$1 million in the latest Millennium Millionaire draw held in Dubai. Mohammed Saleem, a 61-year-old mechanical engineer living in Jeddah, was announced »»»
Schneider Electric and Royal Avebe electrify industrial site without expanding grid connection
Schneider Electric has worked with Royal Avebe, the farmer-owned cooperative specialised in starch and plant-based proteins, to electrify one of its production facilities in the Netherlands, the Foxhol site. The site is dedicated to starch derivatives and includes several production facilities, as »»»
Inside Project Freedom: Why Trump paused mission that risked wider war
Dubai: US President Donald Trump has abruptly paused “Project Freedom” — a newly launched American operation aimed at helping commercial ships stranded by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz — after rising fears the mission could spiral into a wider military confrontation with Tehran. The operat»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 01:00 on Wednesday 06-05-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Bayyada town with artillery shells: Statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 01:00 on Wednesday 06-05-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Bayy»»»
Their Blood Painted Lebanon’s True Image: Hezbollah Vows Unity as It Honors Slain Journalists on Press Martyrs’ Anniversary - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Their Blood Painted Lebanon’s True Image: Hezbollah Vows Unity as It Honors Slain Journalists on Press Martyrs’ Anniversary 06-05-2026 13:3»»»
More than networking: how FOMO – The Festival of Modern Owners creates real learning contexts for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals in the new economy are no longer just looking for ideas, but for the spaces where those ideas gain meaning – through real conversations, direct interactions, and encounters that can shift directions. Between May 20–24, 2026, at Sala Palatului as well as»»»
Dragos Bocai (Mediascope): “We believe in system design, integrated solutions, technology with a purpose, and clearer tracking metrics”
As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, we sat down with Dragos Bocai, Managing Director at Mediascope, and talked about the agency’s last year and the near future, clients, specials projects such as Digital Playgrounds, AI implementation & trends, a»»»
GERB-UDF's Georg Georgiev Calls for New Political Dialogue Ahead of Incoming Government
Georg Georgiev of GERB-UDF expressed hope for a new dialogue between political parties and a different approach to politics ahead of the expected formation of a new government later this week. "A cabinet must be in place by the end of this week, and from that point onward come the responsibilities »»»
India, Vietnam target $25 bn in bilateral trade by 2030: Modi
New Delhi, India: India and Vietnam are looking to ramp up bilateral trade to $25 billion by 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday, following talks with President To Lam in New Delhi. "Bilateral trade between India and Vietnam has doubled in the last decade and reached $16 billion. Toda»»»
Lebanese singer-turned-militant acquitted of attempted murder
BEIRUT: A Lebanese court on Wednesday acquitted singer Fadel Shaker of the attempted murder of an official from a Hezbollah-allied group, a judicial official told AFP, after the star surrendered to police. The Lebanese-Palestinian entertainer turned himself over to authorities in October after more»»»
Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Homeland Security identified the US-Israeli war with Iran as a potential motive for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration at a White House reporters’ gala last month, according to an intelligence»»»
Sofia Boutella-starring film heads to Tribeca Film Festival
DUBAI: The Tribeca Film Festival 2026 has unveiled part of its feature film lineup with “Only What We Carry,” led by Sofia Boutella, among the titles set to premiere. Marking its 25th anniversary, the festival is scheduled to run from June 3 to 14 in New York City. This year’s program will present »»»
Fears of fresh conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray as local party retakes control
ADDIS ABABA: Moves by the dominant party in Ethiopia's Tigray to restore its control of the region could lead to "disastrous" renewed conflict with the federal government, analysts warned on Wednesday. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) fought a brutal civil war against the federal governm»»»