A German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other guests reserving them with towels, according to BBC. The man, who has not been identified, was on holiday in Greece with his family in 2024, and said he spent 20 minutes a day trying »»»

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»»»

In March 2026, the volume of retail trade was 10.6% higher according to raw data, or 8.2% higher in calendar (and Easter effects) adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 2.6% in special»»»

Seventeen Americans are on a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak early Friday as it heads to Spain's Canary Islands. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 8 (UPI) -- At least five U.S. states are monitoring former passengers of a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, health offi»»»

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»»»

By Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt* US President Donald Trump tasked some 50,000 troops to his war against Iran, sending them in aircraft carriers, destroyers, Marine expeditionary units and warplanes. With parachutes in their packs and survival kits at their sides, they have been part of Trump’s decla»»»

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Márton Melléthei-Barna has withdrawn his candidacy for justice minister, he announced on his Facebook page on Thursday.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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s agricultural sector is poised for sustained expansion over the coming years, supported by strong government policies, technological innovation, and rising private investment to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on imports. According to a recent report by Mordor Intel»»»

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Iranian forces delivered a swift and powerful counterattack against US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, inflicting “significant damage” in direct retaliation for American airstrikes on an Iranian oil tanker and civilian coastal areas, a top military spokesperson announced.»»»

Three Australian women were refused bail when they appeared in courts on Friday charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 others whom police allege are linked to the ISIS group. The four women and nine children, who have spent years in Roj camp i»»»

Japanese authorities confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026, with media reports saying police were also investigating two other possible cases. The victim, reportedly a 55-year-old woman, died on April 21 in Iwate prefecture in northern Japan, an environment ministry official said. Me»»»

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: The 13th round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour (Longines Hathab), in its ninth edition, continued at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation, featuring strong competition in the Amateur 100cm and Silver 130cm classes. In the Silver Tour, Madi Al-Khamis claimed the title with a t»»»

Indonesia's central bank has sufficient foreign exchange reserves to make the strong market interventions required to stabilize the rupiah, Governor Perry Warjiyo said on Thursday. The central bank will intervene not only in domestic but also offshore markets around the clock, he added, according t»»»

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. »»»

Fujairah: Authorities in Fujairah said on Friday that sounds heard across several parts of the emirate were the result of “successful aerial interceptions”, as the UAE continued responding to missile and unmanned aerial vehicle threats targeting the country. In a statement issued by the Fujairah Me»»»

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»»»

KARACHI: Pakistan plans to establish a new ‘Energy City’ and a multipurpose terminal at Port Qasim as part of a broader push to strengthen the country’s blue economy, the maritime affairs minister said on Friday. Pakistan’s maritime sector posted a record Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025»»»

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»»»

Cloudy skies, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across most of Greece on Friday, with the most severe conditions forecast in western and northern areas. Rain and brief downpours are forecast in regions including Macedonia and Thrace in northern Greece, Epirus in the northwes»»»

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»»»

This comes amid a ceasefire for the Victory Day celebrations that was earlier announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. "On May 8... between 00:00 Moscow time [21:00 GMT on May 7] and 07:00 Moscow time [04:00 GMT on May 8], air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 264 Ukrainian fixed-wing»»»

Norway’s central bank became one of the first to raise interest rates as a result of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, warning that the conflict in the Middle East had lifted inflationary pressures as well as heightened economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Swedish central bank, the Riksbank, kept its»»»

Countries around the world are marking the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 8 and 9, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to defeat the Third Reich. The Soviet Union bore the brunt of the war, losing an estimated 27 million people in what is known »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Municipality has unveiled its 2025 annual report, highlighting major achievements in digital transformation, sustainability, urban development, and food security as part of efforts to advance the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. The report showcased a year of accelerate»»»

Saudi Arabia has opened for bidding 7 new mining sites for gold, silver, copper and other mineral resources, as it looks to develop the kingdom’s SAR 9.3 trillion ($2.5 trillion) sector. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources opened on Wednesday the bidding for seven new exploration license»»»

North Korea said Friday it will deploy new long-range artillery systems this year that are capable of striking South Korea's capital region and will commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks. The announcement comes days after South Korea said North Korea’s newly revised constitution drop»»»

Stocks sank and oil prices jumped Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the war and reopen the crucial waterway. Markets across the world have enjoyed a strong run this week on growing optimism that the 10-week conflict -- which has sent oil prices soaring»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority has said it held discussions with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) to host in Riyadh a digital government center affiliated with the UN to enhance international cooperation, exchange expertise, and develop best practi»»»

Seosan City, South Korea: An oil tanker that passed through the Strait of Hormuz arrived in South Korea on Friday, the first such vessel to reach the Asian nation by that route since Iran declared the critical waterway closed. South Korea relies heavily on Middle Eastern fuel imports, most of which»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, putting jewellery buyers and investors back on watch after a volatile start to May that has already seen sizeable day-to-day swings across local rates. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan rolled out the red carpet for Paraguay President Santiago Pena on Friday, as the democratic island shores up ties with its only South American ally in a rebuff to China’s diplomatic pressure. Taipei has only 12 diplomatic allies after Beijing, which claims Taiwan is part of its terri»»»

DHAKA: Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss Friday and sent Bangladesh in to bat in the two-match Test series opener. Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed returned to starting XI after playing his last Test against West Indies in December 2024. Leading batter Babar Azam was left out of the Paki»»»

ISLAMABAD: President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Pakistan had asked the United States (US) not to militarily engage Iran during negotiations to end their war, following an exchange of fire between the two sides in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was still in place desp»»»

The World Health Organization said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship, but it expected the outbreak to be limited if precautions were taken. Another sick passenger from the MV Hondius landed in Europe earlier in the day, as »»»

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 »»»

The specialized medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program (SCTP) achieved a new medical milestone by successfully separating Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice. The operation was performed at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) at King Abdulaziz Medical »»»

The captain assured passengers aboard the Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius that the first death on board was due to “natural causes” and that the vessel was safe, according to newly released video footage. The footage, captured on April 12 – before the Hantavirus outbreak was confirmed – »»»