London: Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global freight flowing hav»»»

THESSALONIKI, Greece: Saudi Arabia’s national mathematics team captured two gold medals and one bronze at the 43rd Balkan Mathematical Olympiad 2026 in Greece, extending the Kingdom’s growing record in international science and mathematics competitions. The Olympiad, held in the Greek city of Thess»»»

RIYADH: In a season marked by turbulence on the pitch and behind the scenes, Al-Hilal will have something to celebrate when the campaign concludes, whatever happens as their battle with Al-Nassr at the top of the Saudi Pro League goes to the wire. The Blues secured their 12th King Cup title on Frid»»»

The Pentagon has declassified and released a batch of government files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs), describing the move as a “historic transparency effort.” The release, published on a dedicated page on the website of the US Department of War, contains hundreds of documents, videos, intel»»»

The World Health Organization has warned of a possible increase in hantavirus cases, while authorities in the Netherlands have reported two new confirmed diagnoses, BBC News reported. «Five hantavirus cases have been confirmed, and three more are under investigation, including the deceased passenge»»»

The State Civil Aviation Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has urged citizens to refrain from using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) of any type in Bishkek on May 9. The agency specified that drones are prohibited in the following areas: The measure is aimed at ensuring the safet»»»

Consumer prices were 2.1% higher on average in April 2026 than a year earlier. Over one month, consumer prices rose by 0.4% on average. In 12 months, compared to April 2025 food prices increased by 1.5% (and decreased by 0.9% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of »»»

Negotiations between the heads of the water and energy agencies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have concluded in Tashkent. The main outcome of the meeting was the signing of a trilateral protocol that formalized the agreed volumes and schedule of water releases from the Toktogul reservoir»»»

May 9 is a day when official speeches and ceremonial marches give way to the quietness of personal memory. There are virtually no families in Kyrgyzstan untouched by that war. Nearly everyone keeps their own story: a yellowed letter from the front line, medals, or simply the memory of a grandfather»»»

Gulf News Edufair gets under way today at The H Dubai Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, marking the 10th edition of the higher education event with a sharper two-day format focused on helping students make confident academic and career choices. Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Inte»»»

Dubai: Nearly three in ten parents in the UAE are travelling without a child car seat for young children, despite the near-universal recognition of their safety benefits, according to a new survey commissioned by RoadSafetyUAE and Al Wathba Insurance. The study, which surveyed 1,010 UAE residents i»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor. Video posted on social media by US Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a c»»»

Share: A woman walks past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair but dusty weather over the coming days, with temperatures expected to dip slightly before gradually rising again by midweek, according to the latest forecast from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). NCM said Saturday would see fair conditions across mo»»»

The Greek authorities are investigating a suspected Ukrainian-made sea drone discovered by local fishermen in a cave on the island of ‌Lefkada, Reuters reported on Friday, citing coast guard and police sources. The vessel, reportedly a MAGURA V3 kamikaze drone, was found late on Thursday. Prelimina»»»

(This report is based on an original SPA dispatch, expanded with key findings from the full SDAIA Deepfakes Guidelines document (SDAIA-P119, May 2025).) RIYADH: To address the rapid evolution of artificial media, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has issued the "Deepfakes»»»

A judge ruled on Friday that cameras will be permitted in the court room for preliminary hearings in the trials alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson. Photo by UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- A judge ruled on Friday that cameras -- both video and photography -- will be permitted in the cour»»»

Dubai: Global wealth creation has accelerated despite geopolitical uncertainty, higher interest-rate concerns and uneven economic growth, with 89 new ultra-high-net-worth individuals created every day over the past five years, according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has signed two new cooperation agreements to rehabilitate schools and a social facility in Syria’s Idlib and Deir ez-Zor governorates, extending the Kingdom’s broader humanitarian and reconstruction support for communities affected by years of conflict, the Saudi P»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum Tarek El-Molla has signed four gas deals with Jordanian officials on the sidelines of the third Jordan International Energy Summit held on Monday in Amman. The deals included a memo to import and export natural and liquefied gas, in addition to other deals brokered by »»»

RIYADH: In a season marked by turbulence on the pitch and behind the scenes, Al-Hilal will have something to celebrate when the campaign concludes, whatever happens as their battle with Al-Nassr at the top of the Saudi Pro League goes to the wire. The Blues secured their 12th King Cup title on Frid»»»

ROME: Alexander Zverev eased into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday after comfortably dealing with fellow German Daniel Altmaier in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3. A two-time former winner, Zverev took one hour and 45 minutes to see off Altmaier, who has never won a title on the men’s tour and»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - Tunisia remains committed to the principles on which its partnership with the European Union was built, a historic partnership that is called upon to evolve, becoming more balanced, fairer and more respectful of each party’s...»»»

Several reports on Friday afternoon suggested that President Donald Trump has approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump intends to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary because »»»

Washington joined Israel’s war against Iran despite intelligence assessments that the Islamic Republic was not developing nuclear weapons, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said. Kent, who resigned in protest as head of the US National Counterterrorism Center »»»

A judge this week ruled that cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were illegal, blocking the Trump administration from canceling any of the grants it had attempted to cull from the federal budget. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | Lice»»»

A family fishing at Lake Henry in Mahwah, N.J., was attacked by a rabid beaver, sending an 8-year-old boy to the hospital and prompting health officials to warn anyone who may have had contact with the animal to seek medical guidance. The beaver attack happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday at Lake Henry»»»

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine that will include each returning 1,000 prisoners of war to one another. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- Russia and Ukraine on Friday confirmed a three-day cease-fire and pri»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the sisterly United Arab Emirates, involving two ballistic missiles and three drones, which resulted in injuries to three people. Qatar considered the attacks a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty and a serious threat to the »»»

POTOMAC FALLS, Virginia: Lucas Herbert of Australia eagled the par-5 second hole at Trump ‌National DC on his way to an 8-under-par 64, staking himself to a two-shot lead after one round of LIV Golf Virginia in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Herbert, 30, has won on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Asian T»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury on Friday ​announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China ‌and Hong ‌Kong, ​for ‌aiding ⁠efforts ​by Iran’s military ⁠to secure weapons and raw materials used to build Tehran’s ⁠Shahed drones. The ‌Treasury ‌move, ​first ‌reported by»»»

JERUSALEM: A prominent Palestinian-American developer ​asked a US judge on Friday to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of supporting Hamas through his Gaza projects, arguing it equates participating in Gaza’s economy with terrorism. Bashar Masri, who built luxury hotels in Gaza and the Palestinians’»»»

Beirut: Israeli warplanes launched fresh strikes across southern Lebanon on Friday, killing 10 people and wounding several others, according to local sources. Five people were killed and three injured in a strike on Tora, while a drone attack in Jibshit killed one person instantly. Four more civili»»»

MIAMI: A Florida jury on Friday convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, whose death led to extraordinary turmoil in the Caribbean nation. South Florida served as a central location for planning and financing the plot to oust Moïse and replace h»»»

SAN JOSÉ: Costa Rica’s new President Laura Fernandez vowed a “firm hand” against drug trafficking at her inauguration as leader of the Central American tourism hotspot. Fernandez, 39, succeeded her mentor Rodrigo Chaves, who survived two impeachment attempts by Congress over corruption allegations.»»»

Brussels, 9 May (SANA) The European Union (EU) announced that it will hold two high-level meetings with the Syrian government next Monday in Brussels, Belgium. The meetings aim to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss ways to support social and economic recovery, reconstruction, and achieving »»»

Tesla Inc. has outpaced Audi in global car sales, marking the first time the American electric vehicle manufacturer has surpassed the German luxury brand. In 2024, Tesla sold 1.79 million vehicles, edging out Audi’s 1.67 million, despite both companies facing their own set of challenges. Audi, a su»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:10 on Friday 08-05-2026 a “Merkava” tank at Baydar Al-Faq’ani in Taybeh town with a guided missi»»»

The Iranian army issued a new statement to give more details about the punitive operation on Friday dawn against the US Navy. What follows is the text of the statement: At dawn on Friday, 18 Ordibehesht (May 8), while U.S. naval forces were attempting to escort 3 of their destroyers that had violat»»»

The United States will facilitate two days of "intensive talks" between the governments of Israel and Lebanon on May 14 and 15, the U.S. State Department said on Friday "Building on the April 23 round, which was led personally by (U.S.) President (Donald) Trump, both delegations will engage in deta»»»

In 2026, the British monarch issued a public message marking Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, while Easter, unlike in all previous years, was no longer accompanied by a special royal address. Only a brief greeting on behalf of the royal family was published for the Christian holiday. This pattern in the ki»»»

Nataliya Efremova officially took over the post of Minister of Labor and Social Policy from outgoing caretaker minister Hasan Ademov. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. Ademov handed Efremova a folder containing nine tasks and proposals for continuing and expanding »»»

Washinton: US President Donald Trump announced today a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, noting that it will take effect starting tomorrow, Saturday, May 9. In a post on Truth Social platform, Trump explained that the ceasefire between the two sides will continue through Monday, May 1»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met Friday with HE Under-Secretary-General of the UN for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher at the Permanent Mission headquarters in New York. Duri»»»

MADRID: Spain’s Civil Guard said two of its officers were killed on Friday after their boats collided while chasing suspected drug traffickers in the Atlantic. Spain’s proximity to Morocco, a major producer of cannabis, puts it on the frontline of anti-drug missions, with fatal accidents regularly »»»

LONDON: The EU will hold two high-level meetings in Brussels on Monday with Syria’s transitional authorities aimed at strengthening ties and supporting recovery and reconstruction efforts in the country. Announcing the talks, EU officials said on Friday that they mark a new phase in relations betwe»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s drive to secure its food future is increasingly being defined by science, precision agriculture and large-scale innovation in some of the world’s harshest growing conditions. Faced with extreme heat, scarce freshwater and saline soils, the Kingdom is turning agricultural cons»»»

RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke on the phone with his counterpart from Egypt Badr Abdelatty on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region and the continuation of Saudi-Egyptian coordination and consult»»»

Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which involved ballistic missiles and drones and left three people injured, reaffirming their full solidarity with the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h»»»

KARACHI: The International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan on Friday, a senior Pakistani official said, providing a fresh boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid continuing external financing pressures and regional economic uncertainty. The»»»