DUBAI: The latest addition to Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning luxury hospitality industry is Amansamar, a resort set in the dramatic landscape of Wadi Safar in Diriyah. Amansamar was designed by Denniston — a firm led by renowned Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy — to reflect a contemporary interpretat»»»

LONDON: Partial results Friday from local elections in England showed big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s governing Labour Party and gains for the hard-right party Reform UK The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was »»»

Colombo: The former chief of Sri Lanka’s state-owned airline, who was charged with corruption over the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft, was found dead on Friday, police said. Kapila Chandrasena, the former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at the Colombo home of a relative, said »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israely enemy army issues threat to evacuate six villages in southern Lebanon 08-05-2026 09:56 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran Strikes US W»»»

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon's civil defense, the rescue organization said Friday, a day after another strike killed a rescuer from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee. In a statement, the civil defense said their rescuer was killed "as a result of an »»»

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia AFP via Getty ImagesSince 2012, Mali has faced insurgencies, with much of the north and east beyond government control (file photo) Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, organised a specialised workshop, aimed at strengthening innovation capabilities in the industrial sector. The workshop convened factory managers, technical leaders, and r»»»

Lebanon and Israel are set to hold their first round of direct talks in Washington next week aimed at establishing a framework for bilateral negotiations, based on five key demands put forward by Beirut, as Lebanon urges the United States to pressure Israel to uphold the ceasefire agreement. Offici»»»

Speaking from Parliament's rostrum on Friday, prime Minister-designate Rumen Radev ”thanked the Bulgarian citizens whose votes brought an end to the political crisis.” He addressed MPs ahead of a vote on the cabinet line-up he proposed on Thursday. Radev added that, for the first time in years, a c»»»

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael TeferiBBC Africa Hiwot Fana Specialised HospitalThe "five blessings" have been named Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira and Ansar A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is increasingly positioning itself as a preferred investment destination with its strong financial foundations and economic strategy, drawing attention from international investors and industry leaders, according to experts. “Capital is becoming more selective,” Andrew Scott, a D»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr’s march toward their first Saudi Pro League title since 2019 continued on Thursday with a hard-fought 4-2 away victory over Al-Shabab. Joao Felix was the hero of the game with a hat-trick, but Cristiano Ronaldo also had a big night as he reached the milestone of 100 goals in the Sa»»»

RIYADH: Saudi chef Mona Mosly was one of the Kingdom’s first professional female chefs, best known regionally for her eight-season stint as a judge on the Middle East version of “Top Chef.” Mosly built her career working in restaurants across Europe and the Middle East. For the past three years, sh»»»

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon’s civil defense, the rescue organization said Friday, a day after another strike killed a rescuer from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee. In a statement, the civil defense said their rescuer was killed “as a resul»»»

Addressing reporters upon entering Parliament on Friday, Progressive Bulgaria leader and prime minister-designate Rumen Radev said that his coalition would submit proposals for legislative amendments aimed at strengthening price controls on Monday. Radev said the new government’s top priorities wou»»»

AE Coin, the UAE’s first AED-pegged stablecoin licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, and USD Universal (USDU), a USD-backed stablecoin regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and registered by the Central Bank of the UAE as a Foreign Paym»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused significant economic disruption and risks escalating regional tensions into a global crisis. The remarks were made yesterday by Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, H E Sheik»»»

Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other on Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters. "On the Russian side, there was not even a token attempt to cease fire on the front," Ukrainian Presiden»»»

Márton Melléthei-Barna has withdrawn his candidacy for justice minister, he announced on his Facebook page on Thursday. Melléthei-Barna said there is unprecedented social consensus behind restoring the rule of law and delivering justice; in the election, a record 3.3 million people voted for change»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran forces US destroyers retreat following attack on Iranian tanker 08-05-2026 08:47 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran forces US destroyers »»»

Amidst the momentum of the Libyan healthcare system under the Ministry of Health’s 100-day Plan, Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital achieved a historic medical milestone by performing the first wireless (leadless) pacemaker implantation in Libya on a patient suffering from a slow heart rate. The H»»»

BusinessChinaWhy the EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security riskMarie SinaEurope's solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. But experts warn Chinese-made tech could threaten the continent's safety and even create blackouts. Now, Brussels is aiming to reduce its dependence. https://p.dw.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd and Al Gharafa are gearing up for a blockbuster Amir Cup final at Khalifa International Stadium tomorrow, with a packed crowd expected for Qatar’s most prestigious domestic football showpiece. Fresh from clinching their 19th Qatar Stars League title, Roberto Mancini’s Al Sadd h»»»

The ongoing trial involving Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu took a cinematic turn lately after defence arguments framed the proceedings as a systematic “lawfare” campaign mirroring events in the political odyssey of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. »»»

The ongoing trial involving Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu took a cinematic turn lately after defence arguments framed the proceedings as a systematic “lawfare” campaign mirroring events in the political odyssey of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. »»»

The ongoing trial involving Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu took a cinematic turn lately after defence arguments framed the proceedings as a systematic “lawfare” campaign mirroring events in the political odyssey of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. »»»

The US military says it struck Iranian military targets after Tehran launched missiles, drones and fast attack craft at three US Navy vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The event confirms the latest Iran-US flare-up around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The targeted ships w»»»

Twenty hikers, nine of them from Singapore, were reported missing Friday after Mount Dukono on Indonesia's eastern Halmahera island erupted, spewing a smoke cloud some 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) into the air, a rescue official told AFP. "Our team is on its way. It is not yet confirmed if there are i»»»

Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears. "This year... has been affected by prolonged dry weather, low rainfall and reduced dam water levels," the Minister of»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company reported lower first-quarter revenue and profit after regional uncertainty in March reduced trip volumes across its taxi and limousine businesses, interrupting a strong start to the year driven by fleet expansion and steady mobility demand. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Jakarta: Twenty people, nine of them from Singapore, were reported missing Friday after Mount Dukono on Indonesia's eastern Halmahera island erupted, spewing a smoke cloud some 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, a rescue official told AFP. "Our team is on its way. It is not yet confirmed if th»»»

The Eurovision song contest turns 70 this year, but the celebration threatens to be overshadowed by the competition’s biggest ever boycott over the continued inclusion of Israel. The 2026 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating two notable milestones – not only is it the event’s »»»

A man was injured late Thursday in the Piraeus suburb of Keratsini after jumping from the balcony of an abandoned building while police responded to reports that he was throwing objects into the street, authorities said. Police said the man allegedly hurled items onto the roadway, endangering pedes»»»

At its Friday sitting, the National Assembly is expected to vote on the cabinet structure and composition proposed by Prime Minister-designate Rumen Radev of Progressive Bulgaria on Thursday. He presented the draft cabinet line-up right after President Iliana Iotova handed him an exploratory mandat»»»

A Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius, remains anchored off Cape Verde's coast after a hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and sickened others among its 147 passengers and crew. The cruise ship sails Antarctic routes where rodent exposure risks may arise from ports or wildlife contact, according »»»

US President Donald Trump said he had a "great ​call" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday and would give the EU until July ​4 ‌to fulfill its side of the trade deal before hiking US tariffs to much higher levels. US President Donald Trump said in »»»

The Israeli military says it has launched an investigation after a photo showing one of its soldiers desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in South Lebanon went viral, as he placed a cigarette into the statue's mouth whilst smoking. The IDF said it "respects freedom of religion" and that the sold»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is still on, after both countries accused each other of violating it with clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said it struck Iranian military targets following an attack on US destroyers, while Tehran clai»»»

The Justice Department announced Wednesday that University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine employs admissions practices that violate a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- The University of California, Los Angeles' medica»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for a spell of milder weather over the coming days, with temperatures expected to ease slightly across several regions as fresh winds stir dusty conditions and rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. In its latest forecast, the NCM said Friday would re»»»

The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering reviving the use of nuclear power. Sweden, Belgium, and Italy are among those rolling back previous restrictions, while France and the UK are spearheading new nu»»»

The State Department announced Thursday that it will ramp up passport revocations over unpaid child support. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo May 7 (UPI) -- The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will ramp up passport revocations for American parents who owe "significan»»»

KARACHI: Pakistan’s government is developing a pilot project to import, refurbish and re-export used vehicles and their auto parts in the country based on a similar model adopted by the UAE, an official said on Thursday, stressing the move would boost the country’s exports and create jobs. The UAE »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expanding its digital services for Hajj pilgrims through the national “super app” Tawakkalna, allowing beneficiaries of the Kingdom’s Makkah Route Initiative to access and display their Hajj permits electronically before departing from their home countries, the Saudi Press A»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers waiting for a better entry point may still get another chance, with the World Gold Council saying the metal looks vulnerable in the short term even though its long-term support remains intact. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahr»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr’s march toward their first Saudi Pro League title since 2019 continued on Thursday with a hard-fought 4-2 away victory over Al-Shabab. Joao Felix was the hero of the game with a hat-trick, but Cristiano Ronaldo also had a big night as he reached the milestone of 100 goals in the Sa»»»

NEW YORK: Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials confident the recent outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three people will not turn into an epidemic. But, still, they need to make sure. So health officials in several countries are contact tracing: tryi»»»

Both engines were shut off and there was a cockpit struggle before a China Eastern Airlines jet slammed into a mountain in 2022 and killed all 132 people aboard, newly released data released by American investigators suggests. In response to a public records request, the National Transportation Saf»»»

The Justice Ministry will submit a provision to Parliament on Friday aimed at giving absolute priority to court cases involving political figures, including lawmakers linked to the OPEKEPE farm subsidy investigation. The amendment, introduced by Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis, will have retroact»»»

'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia' 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBushra MohamedBBC Africa, Minneapolis Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe US state of Minnesota has been home to a huge Somali diaspora community since the 1990s Months after it was announced »»»