ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects to access Chinese capital markets through its first Panda Bond issuance next week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday, as the country seeks to strengthen external financing amid rising energy import costs linked to the Iran war and disruptions around th»»»

A meeting was held last Wednesday (6 May) at the headquarters of the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association (EBA) in Cairo, between the Libyan-Egyptian Council for Economic Cooperation, represented by a member of the Libyan Business Council (LBC), and the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association. The meeting»»»

Rome: Aryna Sabalenka became the second star name dumped out of the Italian Open when she suffered a shock third-round exit on Saturday, as Jannik Sinner bids to continue his record-breaking Masters 1000 winning streak. World number one and pre-tournament favourite for overall victory, Sabalenka fo»»»

SEVILLE: Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation. The Nigeria forward’s 91st minute strike propelled record seven-time Europa League winners Sevilla provisionally up to 12th, three points clear of the relegation»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa met Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Damascus on Saturday on a visit tackling issues including security, transport and energy. Beirut and Damascus have been rebuilding their ties after the December 2024 overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar Assad in Sy»»»

ROME: Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock third-round loss to Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open on Saturday. Sabalenka appeared to be cruising to victory while leading by a set and 2-0 but the 26th-ranked Cirstea stormed back to triumph 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. It was a first win over a world No. 1 »»»

The Attorney General’s Office reported last Wednesday (6 May) that the Public Prosecutor’s Office prosecuted a former Financial Controller at the Libyan mission in Bangladesh for deliberately collecting salaries to which he was not entitled and disbursing funds in violation of regulations. The Trip»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 2026 Amir Cup football final on Saturday evening, as Al Gharafa SC defeated Al Sadd SC 4-1 at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Following the match, His Highness presented Al Gharafa with the Amir Cup trophy and gold medals,»»»

Sputnik comes to you live from Moscow where Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses Russian and international media following his meeting with world leaders on Victory Day. Putin held bilateral meetings with leaders of Kazakhstan, Abkhazia, Uzbekistan, Laos, Belarus, Republic of Srpska, Malaysia»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev proposed that the Sofia Municipality acquire free of charge from the State the sculptural figures and bas-reliefs from the Monument to the Soviet Army, according to a report included in the agenda for the upcoming Sofia Municipal Council meeting on May 14. The report conc»»»

Dubai: Multiple players have walked away with cash rewards in Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, although the grand prize has not been won. In Draw No. 260509, the winning numbers in the Days section were 12, 11, 29, 18, 7, and 10, while the Months section number drawn was 2. In ad»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday congratulated Iraq’s prime minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidi on his appointment as head of government, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Iraq’s newly elected president Nizar Amede nominated businessman Al-Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the final match of the 2026 Amir Cup, which pitted Al Sadd against Al Gharafa, and was held at Khalifa International Stadium this evening. His Highness presented Al Gharafa with the championship trophy and go»»»

Dubai: Multiple players have walked away with cash rewards in Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. In Draw No. 260509, the winning numbers in the Days section were 12, 11, 29, 18, 7, and 10, while the Months section number drawn was 2. In addition, three residents have secured Dh50,0»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday marked the first anniversary of last year’s military conflict with India, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowing to continue the country’s fight against militancy and respond forcefully to any future aggression. Pakistan officially commemorated the conflict as “Ma»»»

1 of 2 | Peter Magyar, left, takes the oath of office as prime minister of Hungary during the inaugural session of the new National Assembly in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday. Photo by Tibor Illyes/EPA May 9 (UPI) -- Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and Abkhazia are developing successfully, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Putin met with Abkhazian President Badra Gunba in the Kremlin. "I would like to note that our interstate relations are developing successfully»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli military spokesman: An officer and two soldiers were seriously wounded and evacuated. A Hezbollah drone carrying explosives struck »»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - Participants in the second edition of the National Water Forum held the authorities responsible for the water shortage, arguing that it is “not merely a climatic inevitability, but the inevitable result of a development model...»»»

Fuel prices in Poland are expected to fall next week due to declining global oil prices and hopes for a ceasefire agreement in the Persian Gulf region, according to analysts at Reflex. Diesel prices are forecast to drop by around PLN 0.30 per liter, falling below PLN 7 again, while gasoline prices »»»

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has said investigations have confirmed that members of a recently dismantled group were in direct contact with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Authorities said the arrested individuals collected funds with the intention of transferring them to Iran to»»»

Abu Dhabi: Police authorities across the UAE have stepped up road safety campaigns targeting both drivers and pedestrians as part of the GCC Traffic Week initiative, with renewed warnings over distracted driving, failure to stop at pedestrian crossings and dangerous jaywalking. Fujairah Police urge»»»

PARIS: Champions League finalist Paris Saint-Germain will be missing several players through injury for Sunday’s Ligue 1 game at home against Brest. Central defender Willian Pacho and left back Nuno Mendes have minor right thigh injuries while midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery has been ruled out with l»»»

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Arne Slot is confident he can win back the support of fans by turning around the Reds’ fortunes next season. A 1-1 draw at home to struggling Chelsea on Saturday was met by a chorus of boos at full-time, while Slot’s decision to replace teengaer Rio Ngumoha also brought»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - The weather Saturday night will be sometimes very cloudy with scattered rain over the north, partly cloudy elsewhere, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology.The wind will blow north in the north and...»»»

Eng. Mohamed Shimi, Egypt’s Minister of the Public Business Sector, convened a comprehensive meeting with executives from the Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries. The session, aimed to evaluate the current status of ongoing projects, focusing on the expansion strategies of Egypt Aluminum a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:55 on Saturday 09-05-2026 a bulldozer belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the Khallet Al-Ra»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - The 14th edition of the Mediterranean Agriculture and Agribusiness Exhibition, SMA MEDFOOD 2026, will be hosted on May 13-17 in Sfax, bringing together over 150 national and international exhibitors in strategic sectors notably...»»»

Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, holding activities under the slogan “Every bird counts... your observation matters” to raise environmental awareness. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said Egypt»»»

Damascus, May 9 (SANA) Syria is gradually moving toward a global digital economy that supports development and modernizes public services, Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdul Salam Haykal said on Saturday. Speaking at the launch of the country’s first electronic payment trial, »»»

Manila: Thirty-eight Filipino crew members aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius were still in quarantine and showed no signs of hantavirus infection, the Philippines' Department of Health said on Saturday. The department is waiting for guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the next step»»»

Doha: Yacine Brahimi starred with a brilliant hat-trick as Al Gharafa outclassed Al Sadd 4-1 to retain the prestigious Amir Cup title in front of 37,823 spectators at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Pedro Martins’ Al Gharafa first frustrated Al Sadd with a disciplined defensive display b»»»

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that its naval blockade against Iran remains fully in force, with ongoing maritime operations targeting commercial shipping linked to Iranian ports. According to CENTCOM, US forces have redirected 58 commercial vessels since April 13, preven»»»

Egypt will receive an extra $300 million as part of a World Bank development financing package to help it confront fallout from the Iran war, Stephane Guimbert, the World Bank's division director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, told reporters on Saturday. The package, consisting of $800 million fro»»»

The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Washington presses ahead with its “freedom of navigation” blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb.” US Central Command said on Friday that American forc»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - A Tunisian delegation of MPs will travel to Doha, Qatar, on May 10-13, as part of fostering relations between the two countries.The visit of the delegation, drawn from the Tunisia-Qatar Parliamentary Friendship Group under the...»»»

Damascus, May 9 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat on Saturday in Damascus to discuss ways to expand economic cooperation and trade between Syria and Lebanon. The Ministry of Economy and Industry said in a statement on»»»

A proposed Polish law limiting the ability to separate individual property units is intended to combat “pathological development” in large cities, especially the construction of tiny micro-apartments. However, hotel industry representatives warn it could negatively affect smaller tourist towns that»»»

Poczta Polska is looking for a tenant to redevelop part of its historic building at Krupówki 20 in Zakopane, one of the city’s most recognizable locations. The company is offering 91 rooms for lease, including former guest rooms with private bathrooms, creating the possibility of transforming the p»»»

Sam Zell, born Shmuel Zielonka to a family of Polish Jews, became one of the most influential real estate investors in U.S. history. His parents escaped Poland just before World War II through an extraordinary route via Lithuania, Siberia, and Japan before settling in Chicago. Zell often said this »»»

Revetas Capital has sold Building A of the Bonarka for Business office complex in Kraków to local real estate investor Proton Property. The office building, located at Puszkarska 7F, offers approximately 8,300 square meters of leasable space across seven floors and includes 170 parking spaces. Foll»»»

Poland faces an annual investment gap of around PLN 100 billion, mainly linked to the energy transition and the need for a more innovative economy. Experts warn that future economic growth will slow unless the country increases investment in green energy, digitalization, and innovation. Since Polan»»»

Fuel prices in Poland are expected to fall next week due to declining global oil prices and hopes for a ceasefire agreement in the Persian Gulf region, according to analysts at Reflex. Diesel prices are forecast to drop by around PLN 0.30 per liter, falling below PLN 7 again, while gasoline prices »»»

Poland’s mandatory National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) is reshaping the freelance market, increasing pressure on freelancers to provide clear and professional billing processes. According to Freelancehunt, only 37.9% of freelancers operate as registered sole proprietors, even though many work with c»»»

Polish technology parks are calling for stronger coordination and state support, arguing that the current system is fragmented and inefficient. Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu (ARP) has announced plans to organize and better integrate the sector. Poland has nearly 70 industrial, technology, and science p»»»

Experts at the European Economic Congress warned that Poland’s telecom market may no longer be able to sustain both very low prices and high-quality services. Telecom operators argue that the industry is overregulated, faces rising investment costs, and competes unfairly with global tech giants tha»»»

BARCELONA: Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has defended players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, saying their apologies for having scuffled were enough to settle the incident that led the club to fine both of them a whopping 500,000 euros ($590,000). “My players recognized their mistake,»»»

BEIRUT: A 12-year-old Syrian girl succumbed to her injuries shortly after her father died in south Lebanon on Saturday after an Israeli drone targeted them with three consecutive missiles. The two were reported to have been on a motorcycle in Al-Nabatieh region when an Israeli drone chased them and»»»

MILANO: Inter ‌Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has completed a switch of nationality and will be available for selection for the Ivory Coast when they announce their World Cup squad on Friday. French-born Bonny’s request to ‌change his ‌footballing nationality from ‌France, ⁠for whom he ⁠played at Un»»»

President Vladimir Putin told Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico at a meeting in the Kremlin on Saturday that Russia will do everything to meet Slovakia's energy demand. Slovakia is among only a few countries in Europe that are still buying Russia's oil and gas. ⁠Slovakia gets Russian ⁠oil via th»»»