MOGADISHU: Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked lemon-laden Emirati dhow at sea after failing to use the vessel to attack other ships, security sources in Somalia’s Puntland state told AFP. No information was available on the fate of the crew of Fahad-4, a ship which was stormed in late April b»»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to champion bold global storytelling, with seven films supported through its funding programmes selected for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival (May 12-23). The films span the festival's Official Selection, In Competition and Un Certain Regard, in additio»»»

Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»

The geopolitical shocks of the Gulf war are dominating headlines and investor sentiment, but these shocks rarely act as the primary engine of global economic downturns, according to a note by Ben May, director of global macro research at Oxford Economics. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»

Amid the rapid transformations shaping the world — alongside growing geopolitical complexities and escalating security challenges in the region — the UAE has emerged as a model in adopting a balanced and well-considered approach to smart armament. This approach is rooted in leveraging advanced tech»»»

Hours after the UAE's top oil executive said the country had "emerged stronger" from war and as thousands attended an Abu Dhabi summit to boost the local economy, phones across the country were alerting that missiles were incoming. The first attacks since a truce came into effect last month were a »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. The organization recently implemented a cochlear implantation and auditory rehabilitation project in Reyhanli, Turkiye. During a four-day campaign, its medical team conduc»»»

LONDON: Saudi Arabia may be thousands of miles from British shores, but the depth of its relationship with the UK is perhaps best illustrated by a little-known defense arrangement: The Kingdom is the only country outside British soil to host an air defense system otherwise deployed exclusively on U»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan #MakeTheirEid, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its seasonal Adahi Project 1447 AH, designed to help the donors offer their ritual Udhiya sacrifice for the upcoming Eid-Al-Adha in an effective and timely manner. Once the sacrificial animals (»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With support from donors, Qatar Charity (QC) responded to urgent humanitarian appeals issued by local authorities in Taiz city, Yemen, by implementing an emergency water project to help address the city’s severe water crisis. The project benefited around 13,500 people in t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief continues to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. In Yemen, the agency distributed 40 shelter kits and tents in the Tur Al-Bahah district of Lahj governorate, benefiting 119 people affected by rain and floods. In Afg»»»

The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council is participating in the fifth edition of the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” exhibition, held from 4 to 7 May at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a distinguished group of decision-makers, experts, and leading industrial and investment»»»

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»»»

New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMansur AbubakarKano Getty ImagesPeter Obi is hugely popular among young voters across the south Two of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE's shock decision to leave Saudi-dominated OPEC was not targeted at anyone, the UAE minister who heads the state oil giant said on Monday. The move aimed at focusing on national priorities and the UAE economy, said Sultan Al Jaber, who is ADNOC's CEO and the country's industry and»»»

Make it in the Emirates 2026 has emerged as a powerful platform advancing the UAE’s ambition to build a resilient, diversified, and future-ready economy. This year’s edition brings together a wide spectrum of sectors, highlighting the country’s integrated approach to industrial development. From co»»»

This morning, the fifth edition of the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” platform officially opened at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the theme “Advanced Industry,” marking the largest edition of this leading industrial platform in the UAE. The event features the participation»»»

A British maritime agency reported an overnight attack on a tanker by unidentified projectiles in the Gulf on Monday, a development that coincides with Washington's pledge to escort vessels through the currently blocked Strait of Hormuz. "A tanker has reported being hit by unknown projectiles," the»»»

BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiara Francavilla,Godfrey BadebyeandCatherine Namugerwa,BBC Africa Eye , Mityana BBCRusset was treated by a vet after being injured and used in fraudulent campaigns to r»»»

Dubai is rewriting its future in the language of innovation — where the word “impossible” has no place in its urban lexicon. As major global cities pursue expansion, Dubai chooses reinvention. The emirate is witnessing a new construction boom driven by five transformative mega projects that are red»»»

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,009 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 928 unexploded ordnances, 78 anti-tank mines, and three anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the »»»

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoseph Winter The police said it was a "highly dangerous and complex operation" Police in South Africa have managed to recover human remains after an officer was lowered from a h»»»

As the world marks International Workers’ Day on May 1 each year, workers in Yemen have, for years following the Houthi coup and ensuing war, faced a starkly different reality marked by daily hardship and a struggle for survival amid economic and humanitarian conditions among the worst globally. Wo»»»

Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul NjieandJoseph Winter KIM LUDBROOK/EPA/ShutterstockThe 'March and March' demonstration in Johannesburg in April called for all illegal foreign immigrants to leave the country Niger»»»

Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google AFP via Getty ImagesPoliticians are accused of hiring young people to disrupt opponents' activities Wycliffe MuiaNairobi On a quiet Wednesday last month, a Kenyan politici»»»

LONDON: As Syria’s transitional government deepens ties with Arab Gulf states, it is also quietly trying to dismantle one of the most entrenched legacies of the war — Iran’s military and economic influence. Syria’s partnership with the Gulf countries has been building since late 2024, after a rebel»»»

SUNNYVALE, California: Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee. Lately, the mountainous, war-ravaged country is exporting something else: its coffee culture. Yemeni coffeehouses are opening at a rapid pace across the US The number of cafes run by six major chains that serv»»»

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMohamed GabobeMogadishu, Somalia Getty ImagesGulf of Aden (file photo) Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials »»»

An oil tanker was hijacked on Saturday off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden and taken toward Somalia, the Yemeni coast guard said. According to the agency, the tanker EUREKA was seized off Shabwa province by unknown individuals who "boarded, took control of it, then steered it... in the direc»»»

Yemen’s coast guard said ​on Saturday that the M/T EUREKA oil tanker had been hijacked off the ‌coast of Shabwa ‌province ​by ‌unidentified ⁠armed ​men who ⁠boarded the vessel, seized control and steered it towards the ⁠Gulf of Aden in ‌the ‌direction ​of ‌Somali waters. The coast ‌guard added that»»»

Dubai: The UAE will celebrate its 50th Armed Forces Unification Day on Wednesday, commemorating the country's strong military force and its significant role in ensuring regional and international security and stability. This year, the occasion takes on added significance, unfolding at a time that h»»»

Yemen is reeling from floods caused by seasonal rainfall that have swept vast swathes of the country in recent weeks, claiming dozens of lives and causing major damage in infrastructure. Relief agencies said 200,000 people have been affected by the rainfall in April, with the number expected to ris»»»

NEW YORK: A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from forcing about 3,000 Yemeni refugees to leave the US, ruling that Temporary Protected Status repeatedly granted to them and due to expire Monday should be extended again. Judge Dale E. Ho in Manhattan extended the status tempo»»»

JEDDAH: Members of the Saudi-backed Masam Project for Landmine Clearance in Yemen have destroyed 4,076 landmines and other war remnants in Dofas, Abyan governorate. The operation was carried out on Thursday by the project’s First Special Tasks Team as part of ongoing efforts to clear Yemeni territo»»»

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz on March 2, choking off a fifth of the world’s oil supplies and causing the “worst oil crisis in history.” However, the IRGC has another card to play: the Strait is also a digital highway for the global internet and if it cuts»»»

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and supply chain disruptions caused by the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz, concerns over global food security have intensified, Statista reports. The region pla»»»

PARIS: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are reshaping trade routes, with Africa becoming a hub of global container ship traffic, according to logistics and maritime sources. Over the past two months, the blockade has also pushed shipowners to find alternative l»»»

Reporters Without Borders warned of an unprecedented deterioration in press freedom worldwide, with more than half of all countries now classified as having a “difficult” or “very serious” situation for journalism—marking a first in the index’s 25-year history. The legal indicator recorded the shar»»»

ADEN: The Emergency Response Project for Cholera in Yemen, supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, provided medical services to 5,909 beneficiaries in late March. The project targets severely affected areas to reduce infection rates and limit the spread of cholera. Measures»»»