Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched Adahi Project for 1447 AH under the slogan "Make Their Eid,” a seasonal initiative aimed at facilitating the performance of the ritual sacrifice by enabling donors to book Sharia-compliant livestock, including sheep, cattle, and goats, under the »»»

JEDDAH: Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal inspected the Hajj and Umrah halls at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah during a field tour to review readiness for the Hajj season. He was accompanied by Raed Al-Mudaiheem, chairman of Jeddah Airports Co., CEO Mazen Johar, and several»»»

Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who have been detained in Israeli prison are facing psychological abuse, death threats and poor detention conditions, a rights group representing them said Monday. "Thiago Avila (one of the activists) reported being subjected to repeated interrogatio»»»

At least three people have died and another 38 have been injured in Colombia after a monster truck driver lost control of her vehicle and plowed into a crowd of spectators during a motor show, AFP reported on Monday, citing local authorities. Footage circulating on social media shows the vehicle na»»»

A 50-year-old Bulgarian truck driver has been ordered held in pretrial detention after appearing before an investigating magistrate in Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece, on charges of drug importation and trafficking. He was arrested following an operation by Greece’s organized crime unit after alle»»»

LONDON: Israel has approved a budget of $270 million to build roads on Palestinian-owned land in the occupied West Bank to connect Israeli settlements. On Monday 3 million shekels ($1 million) was allocated for the design and development of the plan which will be presented to the government for app»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market continues to show resilience, with little sign of the distressed deals many had expected to emerge. Recent data from leading property platforms highlights a shift in buyer behaviour, with more deliberate decision-making and careful comparisons. However, demand rema»»»

The first of six customized, Boeing KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tankers has completed its maiden flight in the US, and will be delivered to Israel in about a month’s time, the Israeli Defense Ministry has announced. The twin-engined ‘next-gen stealth tanker’ aircraft feature: standard 767 airframe married to ne»»»

DOHA: HEC Paris, ranked among the world’s top business schools, invites professionals in Qatar to an online Info Session on its Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track. The session will be led by Dr Wolfgang Amann, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at HEC Paris. Designed for ambitious professionals»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Environment Week (May 3-9, 2026) opened with the theme “Green Impact,” as the Kingdom highlights environmental progress this year through stronger governance, expanding protected areas, increased recycling, and restoration programs. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul»»»

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Poland and the United Kingdom will sign a cooperation treaty on May 27, focused mainly on defense and long term military collaboration. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation »»»

A Polish court has rejected another restructuring attempt by Seidorf Mountain Resort, whose debts exceed PLN 80 mln, calling the actions of its head, Krzysztof Pleszewski, unreliable and harmful to creditors. The court found that the company moved assets and revenues to related entities to avoid en»»»

Listed developer Atal will acquire several real estate companies from the Budner Group for PLN 133.5 mln, significantly expanding its presence in the Tricity area. The deal will allow Atal to build residential projects with a total usable area of about 70,000 square meters, pending approval from UO»»»

The report “COP-2 Concept – Four Polish Silicon Valleys” proposes integrating four existing industrial regions into one coordinated economic system. Instead of creating new hubs, it aims to connect industries, resources, technology, infrastructure, and human capital into a unified structure. Key se»»»

Khartoum Airport came under drone attack on Monday, with Sudanese army air defenses intercepting the aircraft, a military source told AFP The incident follows attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sudanese capital two days earlier that left five people dead. Smoke rises from inside Khartoum Ai»»»

President Iliana Iotova said that Bulgaria is playing a leading role in advancing connectivity across Europe during discussions at the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, held in Yerevan, the presidential press service said on Monday. The forum brings together nearly 50 heads of stat»»»

Yes, Bulgaria, a party within the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition, said in a statement on Monday that DB will submit a draft decision to the National Assembly to establish a temporary parliamentary commission to clarify facts "regarding significant discrepancies between officially declared incom»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir Sheikh HH Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Qatar University graduates, wishing them continued success and a role in supporting the country's development. In a post on his official account on X, His Highness hailed the graduation as a milestone in the students' academ»»»

Video game retailer GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy ecommerce giant eBay. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay, with the video game retailer's CEO saying Monday the move could create a strong competitor to»»»

Dubai: The fifth edition of the World Police Summit will take place in Dubai from 16 to 18 November 2026, bringing together security experts, police chiefs, law enforcement officials and solution providers from more than 110 countries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I arrived in Athens on Monday for a multi-day visit that will include meetings with Greece’s top political leaders and appearances at public events. His plane landed at Athens International Airport around 3 p.m., where he was received by Parliament Speaker Nikita Ka»»»

Skopje, 29 April 2026 (MIA) - We are currently not contemplating a lower VAT for diesel fuels and we are talking with the Okta oil refinery on extending their discount, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Wednesday. PM Mickoski told reporters that the excise tax rates remain the same, adding »»»

DOHA: The pilot tests for the TIMSS 2027 international study are continuing, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting fourth and eighth-grade students, as part of the preparation for participation in the international study to measure trends in mathematics and »»»

On May 4, at 12:35 p.m., the Kumtor mine security control center received a call from tourist guides. They reported that five tourists from Italy were trapped in a snow avalanche 23 kilometers from the mine. The Kumtor rescue service and a medical team immediately responded to the scene. Kumtor’s s»»»

A discussion under the initiative "Foster Me" on Monday brought together representatives of various institutions, clergy and foster parents at the BTA press club in Blagoevgrad. The national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA) aims to promote foster care, and the discussi»»»

BRUSSELS - The European Commission (EC) has made no decision on freezing funds intended for Serbia, or on anything similar, EC spokesperson Markus Lammert said on Monday, adding that the EC is continuously evaluating whether the relevant conditions for EU support through financial instruments have »»»

Police officers at the scene of a deadly mass shooting attack targeting a Jewish community Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Dec. 14. The shooting in which 15 people were killed and 40 injured prompted the government to order a Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism. File photo By Mick»»»

1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in Italy. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet this week with Pope Leo XIV in Italy, with planned topics including the Middle East a»»»

New Delhi: India’s political landscape was dramatically reshaped on Monday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged into new territory with a historic breakthrough in West Bengal while retaining Assam and consolidating its position in Puducherry, even as a political earthquake in Tamil Nadu and a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Two soldiers were injured in a clash with Hezbollah fighters today 04-05-2026 16:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media»»»

The Iranian Navy fired warning shots near hostile vessels after US destroyers attempted to approach the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any such move would be regarded as a violation of the ceasefire.In a statement released on Monday, the Iranian Army said US destroyers had attempted to move toward »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted an Emirati tanker affiliated with ADNOC Company using two drones, while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it a flagrant violation of the rules of international law and freedom of maritime navigatio»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, condemned the continued Iranian aggression following a drone attack on a national oil tanker operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on his X account, Gargash said the brutal Irania»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today launched a new initiative to transform towards Agentic AI (self-executing and self-leading artificial intelligence) in Dubai’s private sector. The move fol»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established command post of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with bombs droppe»»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully performed a total hip replacement using an advanced surgical technique applied for the first time in Qatar, reflecting the ongoing commitment to advancing the country's healthcare sector. The procedure was performed on an American woman in her »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: 'Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All' still an urgent need. Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing effor»»»

Paris, May 4 (SANA) Methane emissions are back in focus as France calls for faster global action, warning of a widening gap between international pledges and actual reductions, with levels remaining persistently high. French Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut said at a conference hel»»»

The US military on Monday denied claims that Iran struck a Navy vessel as US forces now offer to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began. Tehran over the past two months has attacked some vessels and blocked others that don’t rece»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: "Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All - still an urgent need." Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell on Monday, losing 102.19 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 11,090.65. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.08 billion ($1.62 billion), with 88 stocks advancing and 167 declining. The MSCI Tadawul Index also decreased, down »»»

The Trump administration reclassified cannabis as a Schedule III which could lift some barriers for research. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- The reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III substance is meant to remove barriers for researchers but its effects cou»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - TAP news agency on Monday signed a three-year framework partnership agreement with La Banque Nationale Agricole (BNA) aimed at supporting mutual cooperation and strengthening partnership between the two public institutions. The...»»»

WBJ sat down with Jarosław Dominiak, Chairman of the Board of the Polish Individual Investors Association (SII), to discuss market evolution, investor behavior, and the future of capital markets in Poland WBJ: You have led the Association of Individual Investors for many years and observed the mark»»»

Katowice Airport maintains optimistic growth forecasts, expecting nearly 8 million passengers in 2026 and a record cargo result, with growing interest from Chinese carriers. Regional Polish airports have been only slightly affected by Middle East tensions, with passenger traffic rising across major»»»

Prestige and comfort in the capital’s business district In the heart of Warsaw, in a prestigious location right next to Daszyńskiego Roundabout, new apartment developments have been built to meet the growing expectations of the most discerning clients. Towarowa Towers and Towarowa Square are not me»»»

The European Union's trade chief Maros Sefcovic will hold talks with his US counterpart on Tuesday in Paris, an EU spokesman said, following President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat. Trump said Friday that he will hike US levies on EU cars and trucks from this week to 25 percent, accusing the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shura Council convened its regular sitting on Monday, chaired by the Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, with proceedings focusing on proposals to reinforce parental responsibility and family stability. At the opening of the sitting, members welcomed the participation of the Amir»»»

DUBAI: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates sent an emergency phone alert on Monday warning of potential missile threats and asking residents to immediately seek a safe place and await further instructions, witnesses said.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted a UAE tanker belonging to ADNOC using two drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and freedom of navigation, and a clear breach of UN Security Council »»»