German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should focus on resolving the Ukraine conflict and deal with problems at home instead of questioning Washington’s strategy in the war against Iran, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump was responding to the chancellor's comment on Monday that the US was being “»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:45 on Friday 01-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Al-Bayyada town with a l»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Three Palestinians were injured by Israeli occupation forces' gunfire in the town of Al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem. In a statement, the Jerusalem Governorate said that the three Palestinians were shot with live ammunition while attempting to cross the separation wall late »»»

Dubai: Dubai Financial Market reported a strong start to 2026, with average daily trading value crossing Dh1 billion in the first quarter as foreign and institutional investors continued to deepen their participation in the emirate’s capital market. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) — Foreign exchange reserves fell by 2,249.4 MD, or 8.2%, at the end of 2025 to 25,134.4 MD, according to the annual report published by the Central Bank of Tunisia.This decline is mainly attributed to a sustained deficit in net...»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed two new cases of wild poliovirus in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, health authorities said on Friday, highlighting the continued risk of transmission in areas facing access challenges. The new infections — one each in Bannu and North Waziristan distr»»»

TOKYO: Saudi officials have promoted the Kingdom’s burgeoning startup ecosystem at a high-profile event in Tokyo. The Saudi Ministry of Investment and Invest Saudi hosted “Startup Saudi: The New Global Magnet for Entrepreneurship” at Tokyo Innovation Base on Thursday, highlighting the Kingdom’s att»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed to Sputnik on Friday that a member of the upper house of the Japanese parliament Muneo Suzuki will visit Moscow on May 3-5. "We confirm the visit of Muneo Suzuki, lawmaker of the upper house of the Japanese Parliament, to Moscow will take pl»»»

Bulandshahr: Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long queues for cooking gas cyclinders. That’s not a problem for Gauri Devi. On a stove with blue flames, she flips a chapati flatbread, burning biogas produced from cow dung - an alternative fuel helping ease p»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) — The outstanding amount of banknotes and coins in circulation continued its upward trajectory in 2025, increasing by 4,282.1 MD to reach 26,876.8 MD at the end of the year, compared with 22,594.7 MD at end-December 2024,...»»»

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump at a House Ways and Means Committee roundtable discussion on protecting children in America's foster care system earlier this month. On Thursday, Ukraine credited her with helping secure the return of more than two dozen Ukrainian children who had been forcibly transfe»»»

Share: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the US naval siege of Iranian ports amounts to an “extension of military operations” by Washington and is “intolerable”. US President Donald Trump says “we might need” to restart war with Iran Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reports that air de»»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army says two soldiers injured in Hezbollah drone attack this morning 01-05-2026 14:03 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding, but diplomacy remains stalled, with both sides signalling openness to talks while refusing to yield on core demands. Nearly 40 days of conflict that erupted in late February have given way to a tense pause rather than a resolution. »»»

PARIS: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the preparatory meetings for the G7 Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in France, alongside international partners from development funds and international financial institutions, as part of ongoing efforts to support G7 priorities and strengthe»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality. The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of »»»

London: Oil prices steadied and stocks diverged Friday in thin holiday trading, as investors awaited the next move in the Middle East crisis and digested corporate earnings. Several markets were shut in Europe and Asia for the May 1 holiday, including in France, Germany, Hong Kong and mainland Chin»»»

Dubai: A café in a quiet residential neighbourhood of Stockholm may appear ordinary at first glance, with its avocado toasts and baristas crafting foamy lattes. However, this café stands out for one unique reason: it is managed by artificial intelligence. Also Read: AI-powered ‘Ace’ robot takes tab»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) — The 2025 financial statements of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) report total net assets of 56,486,671 thousand dinars and positive equity of 2,984,139 thousand dinars, including a net profit of 1,153,903 thousand dinars,...»»»

Tunis, May 1, (TAP)-The outstanding amount of Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) money market interventions rose slightly in 2025, increasing by 114 MD (1.4%) to 8,264 MD, compared with 8,150 MD at the end of 2024, according to the Bank’s annual...»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw has reached another milestone, with a Dubai-based South African expatriate winning the Dh5 million second prize in a historic first for a Wednesday draw. The win has marked the second Dh5 million prize awarded within just two months, highlighting the growing »»»

New York: The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution extending the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one year, while reducing troop levels. The resolution was passed with 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstaining. Under the resolution, the ceiling for pe»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Thursday that the state has repaid US$6.442 billion in interest and principal repayments on external debt by the end of the first quarter of the 2025/2026 fiscal year (July-September 2025), RT reported. The CBE explained that the debt service payments we»»»

The real price of a war with Iran is approaching $50 billion nearly double the figure the Pentagon recently presented to Congress, according to US officials who spoke to CBS News. Citing internal assessments, CBS reported that the official estimate of $25 billion for “Operation Epic Wrath” signific»»»

New York: The UAE has called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, urging the international community to hold Iran fully accountable for the unlawful interference with global maritime navigation. Speaking at a high-level open debate of the United Nations Security Co»»»

Dubai: Dozens of activists traveling on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla disembarked on Friday on a Greek island after their vessels were intercepted in international waters off Crete, according to reports from the scene. Escorted by Greek coastguards, around 175 activists, most of them European nationals»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»

Kazakhstan has emerged as Central Asia’s leading market for green and sustainable bonds, while there is strong potential in other countries in the region, according to Manas Gizhduaniyev, chief executive of the AIFC Green Finance Centre (GFC). »»»

The US Navy is ramping up its AI capabilities to hunt for Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, a recently awarded contract shows. President Donald Trump has said the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the strait, a vital sea route for oil shipm»»»

Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza — and who were captured by Israel in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea — to Israel for questioning. The activists, Palestinian-Spanish citizen Saif Abukeshek and Brazilian citizen Thiago Ávila, »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, has taken part in the 70th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade Cooperation Committee, where ministers reviewed a series of strategic initiatives aimed at deepening economic ties and strengthening the competitiven»»»

Manila: The US Embassy here has issued a security alert for US citizens in four provinces following intensified military operations by the Armed Forces of the Philippines against the communist New People’s Army (NPA). The four provinces identified as insurgency "hotspots" are: Leyte Mindoro (10,572»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has released a video highlighting a series of traffic accidents caused by motorists entering the road without ensuring it is clear, as well as by driver distraction, as part of its “You Comment” awareness initiative in collaboration with the Monitoring and Control Centre»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has met the first cohort of the Mohammed bin Rashid Specialised Scholarships, a programme aimed at equipping government talent with advanced expertise in future-focused sector»»»

Lebanon's health ministry said six people were killed in an Israeli strike on the village of Zebdine, raising the number of people killed in raids on the country's south on Thursday to at least 15. The state-run National News Agency said an Israeli drone targeted the group in Zebdine "while they we»»»

Liverpool: Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off", confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the season is over. The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in last weekend's 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace»»»

The Oscar statuette belonging to Pavel Talankin, the Russian director who won best documentary this year for "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," has gone missing after he was forced to check the award into hold luggage on a flight from New York to Germany, his co-director said. Talankin was due to fly from»»»