Dubai Ten weeks into the Iran war, the ceasefire that once appeared to offer a path away from a wider regional conflict is now, in Donald Trump’s words, “on life support”. The US president’s blunt dismissal of Iran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal — calling it “stupid” and “a piece »»»

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (L) and Paraguay President Santiago Peña review honor guards during a welcome ceremony in front of the presidential office Taipei, Taiwan, on Friday. Peña sought to further enhance diplomatic ties between the two nations. Photo by Ritchie B. tongo/EPA ASUNCION, Paragua»»»

Brussels, May. 11 (SANA) Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met on Monday with Danish Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, on the sidelines of the high-level political dialogue between the Syrian Arab Republic and the European Union in Brussels. The two sides discussed opportunities to »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:30 on Monday 11-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers near the Deir Seryan riverb»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to suspend a federal gasoline tax as consumers deal with surging energy prices in the wake of the Iran war. Responding to a reporter's question at the White House, Trump said he would be taking the step, with the susp»»»

The Beyond Horizon 26 multinational tactical exercise will take place from May 11 to May 21 at the Novo Selo training range in Bulgaria, the Defence Ministry said. Military personnel and specialized equipment from Bulgaria and allied countries will be deployed across Bulgaria during the exercise. T»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev has appointed Iva Dimcheva Kecheva as Deputy Justice Minister, the government information service said on Monday. Earlier in the day, Radev also appointed Lyudmila Kostova Petkova and Rositza Velkova as deputy finance ministers. /RD, KK/»»»

"It's all utter rubbish," Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu told an Istanbul court of the spying charges against him at a new trial on Monday, his words conveyed by lawyers and journalists. "This indictment is a complete travesty of justice," said the 54-year-old, waving a copy of the indictme»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have launched a specialised foresight retreat to develop future-ready policing solutions for rural and desert regions, with a strong focus on innovation, advanced technologies, and improving security services in remote communities. The retreat, titled “The Future of Security Wor»»»

Brussels, May 11 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met on Monday with Julian Barnes-Dacey, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at the European Council on Foreign Relations. The meeting comes on the sidelines of the high-level political dialogue between Syria»»»

Dubai: Iran’s wartime internet blackout, now in its 73rd day, is spiralling into a full-blown economic crisis, with layoffs mounting, businesses shutting down and millions facing growing hardship under war, sanctions and digital isolation. Internet watchdog NetBlocks describes the backout as the lo»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged a bigger, bolder more optimistic vision for the future with much closer ties to the EU as he fought for his job Monday after his Labour Party took a severe beating in 'mid-term' elections on Thursday. File photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA May 11 (UPI) -- B»»»

Tunis, May 11 (TAP)-The National Guard on Monday commemorated the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place on May 11, 2016, in Tataouine governorate.The attack resulted in the deaths of four National Guard officers: Brigadier General...»»»

A Bulgarian delegation, headed by Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov, has conferred in Helsinki with representatives of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Naydenov's Ministry said in a press release on Monday. The meeting took place ahead of the adoption of the eighth progress report on the imp»»»

Lyudmila Petkova and Rositza Velkova-Jeleva were appointed deputy finance ministers by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the government information service said on Monday. Lyudmila Petkova has over 30 years' experience in tax policy and public finance management. She was deputy finance minister (2013-201»»»

Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries will jointly develop electric-powered advanced air mobility aircraft as South Korea pushes to compete in the global urban air transportation market International military delegates chat with exhibitors next to a FA-50 multirole fighter jet model de»»»

Air pollution remains one of the key environmental problems in the city of Bishkek. Ramika Zhamankulova, head of the Ecology Division of the capital’s Municipal Services Department, announced on Birinchi Radio. She stated that the main sources of air pollution are heating in the private housing sec»»»

Hungary’s new National Assembly formally elected Péter Magyar as prime minister on Saturday (9 May). Of his Tisza party’s 140 MPs, one abstained, and 54 MPs voted against. The crowd filling Kossuth Square broke out in cheers. “I stand before you, deeply moved,” Magyar began, in his long speech in p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Bloomberg cites sources: Iran insists any agreement must lead to an immediate cessation of hostilities in Lebanon 11-05-2026 13:22 PM Lates»»»

When it comes to plastic-related particles and chemicals, people often feel helpless and overwhelmed. Plastic contamination feels so pervasive, inevitable and frustrating, especially since the research is limited on how to reduce your exposure. That’s why a new randomized controlled trial published»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UK PM Starmer: “If it was up to other parties, we would be at a stand off with Iran right now, I will never do that” 11-05-2026 12:54 PM La»»»

AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed, AED-backed stablecoin, is now accepted by Nephos Group as the first professional services firm in the region to accept stablecoin payments, marking AE Coin’s arrival in mainstream business services. The move signals a broader evolution in how regulate»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest response to a US ceasefire proposal has pushed the fragile Gulf truce back to the brink, raising fresh fears of renewed military escalation, shipping disruption and another spike in global oil prices. Trump called Tehran’s response “totally»»»

Dubai: Dubai toll operator Salik reported Dh728.9 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, down 3 per cent year-on-year, as lower toll usage and softer traffic trends during March weighed on performance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said the dec»»»

Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t last forever and right now it's in that final stretch before the city shifts indoors for the summer. The weather is still just about holding up for sunset walks, picnics, playground stops and last-minute outdoor plans that don’t immediately feel like a mistake. But it»»»

Connection to sewerage systems remains very low across large areas of Moldavia, Oltenia and southern Muntenia, with "systemic gaps" persisting in terms of basic infrastructure, according to a report on the efficiency of central and local public administration prepared by the Prime Minister's Chance»»»

Romania is present between 7 and 10 May at the 22nd edition of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, one of the most important publishing events in South East Europe. The participation aims to promote contemporary Romanian literature, strengthen Romanian-Greek cultural dialogue and develop publ»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday called Iran's response to the US proposal to end the conflict completely unacceptable. "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I do not like it — totally unacceptable!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. Earlier on Sunday, the ISNA news »»»

Peter Magyar, in his first speech as prime minister, apologised to the victims of the Orban era and called on President Tamas Sulyok to step down. Despite the scorching heat, Kossuth Square in front of the Neorenessaince b»»»

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and transferred to Tehran for urgent medical treatment after supporters warned she was at risk of dying in prison. The activist, jailed for campaigning against Iran's clerical system, reportedly suffered two suspected heart»»»

The first group of pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan departed on May 10 from Osh International Airport to Medina. The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) reported. The first flight carried 180 pilgrims. Representatives of the SDMK, led by Mufti Abdulaziz kary Zakirov, the Ambassador Extrao»»»

GAZA CITY: A delegation from the United Nations humanitarian office has praised Saudi Arabia’s relief operations in Gaza after visiting projects run by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Monday. The delegation from the United Nations Office f»»»

An earthquake with a magnitude 3 hit Naryn region.The Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the Institute, tremors were recorded on May 10 at 8:54 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Dzhetim range area, 10 kilometers southeast of th»»»

CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan shot 2-under 69 on Sunday to earn a two-shot win over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard at the Truist Championship for his first victory on the PGA Tour. Reitan, who won twice previously on the European Tour, finished at 15-under 269 and secured his spot»»»

BEIJING: The families of two Americans imprisoned in China for more than a decade are urging President Donald Trump to seek their release during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. The cases involve Dawn Michelle Hunt, 54, a Chicago-area artist and former flight attendant, ​and Nel»»»

Dubai: UAE property buyers are taking longer to make decisions as regional uncertainty weighs on sentiment, with nearly 45% of market participants still planning to buy a home within the next 12 months. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bigger signal for buyers is th»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s imprisoned Nobel ‌Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a hospital in the capital, Tehran, and has been ​granted a suspension of her sentence on heavy bail, a foundation run by her family said on Sunday. Mohammadi, 54, won the prize in 2023 while in prison for a campai»»»

The “connected world” has become a buzzword lately, with tech titans from Facebook to Google rushing to get people online. But a UN report released yesterday reveals that you need to provide the prerequisite training, education, and languages before equal access to the internet becomes a reality fo»»»

UAE-based Emaar Hospitality Group is set to develop Vida Marassi Marina, a major leisure development with 120 hotel rooms and suites offering a refreshing; marina tourism; experience. This marks the first project under its Vida Hotels and Resorts brand in Egypt, and marks the third hotel project by»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has finalised preparations to manage pilgrim movement and transport, including access to the Jamarat site and the holy sites metro and oversee transportation between the holy sites during the 2026 Hajj season. The ministry said the plans were developed in c»»»

Dubai: Tehran’s prolonged internet blackout is no longer just cutting Iranians off from the outside world — it is now creating what critics describe as a two-tier digital system dividing the country into privileged insiders and millions trapped behind censorship walls. More than two months into Ira»»»

Russia accused Kyiv of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, while Ukrainian officials said that one person had been killed and more injured by Russian drone and artillery strikes in the past 24 hours. Two people were injured by Ukrainian shelling in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Khe»»»

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiamaka EnenduBBC Africa, Lagos BBC/GIFT UFUOMA It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th »»»

Clashes broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona after several protesters attempted to disrupt a Victory Day commemoration marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and most former Soviet republics on May 9 with military parades and Immort»»»

MUSCAT: Net profits at Oman’s listed banks rose 10.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 144.3 million Omani rials ($375.2 million), supported by stronger lending activity, rising deposits and higher government spending. The combined profit increase from 130.9 million rials a year earlier refle»»»

Dubai: Israeli warplanes striking an Iranian naval facility on the Caspian Sea in March may have signalled something far bigger than a military raid. The attack on Bandar Anzali — hundreds of miles north of the Strait of Hormuz — exposed what Western officials increasingly see as a critical wartime»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre presented Nrityanjali - ‘Wednesday Fiesta’ Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture on Wednesday, at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured an array of vibrant dance performances reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions of India, presented»»»

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanat»»»

MIAMI: Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and ‌Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday. Messi also had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made ​sure it wouldn’t repeat last week’s stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when»»»