Boy, 12, critically hurt in e-scooter accident
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalised in critical condition Thursday after a road accident with an e-scooter west of Athens, just days after the government announced plans to restrict minors’ use of the vehicles. The boy suffered severe head injuries when his e-scooter collided with a car in the town »»»
EU funding of 3.42 million euro for installation of new charging points under Blue Route 4E programme
A total of 106 new fast and ultra-fast charging points will be installed on major European routes in Romania and Greece, with funding from the European Union (EU) worth 3.42 million euro, the developer company said in a press release.According to the PPC Blue, under this initiative the company will»»»
Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Committed to stable economic growth through reforms and sustainable public finances amid global uncertainty
Skopje, 5 May 2026 (MIA) - Sustainable public finances and macroeconomic stability are key in conditions of increased global uncertainty, Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska said in her address at the Economic and Financial Dialogue held Tuesday in Brussels. As part of the 12th Economic a»»»
Saudi Arabia a ‘no-go area’ for Pakistan, deputy PM says amid US-Iran conflict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday Islamabad had warned all parties involved in the US-Iran conflict that Saudi Arabia was a “no-go area” for Pakistan, underscoring the country’s security commitment to the Kingdom under a mutual defense pact signed last year. Da»»»
Saudi Q1 budget: Strategic spending of $103bn strengthens economic resilience
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s first-quarter 2026 budget performance figures showed the government remained firmly committed to development and social spending, with total expenditure surging 20 percent year on year to about SR387 billion ($103.2 billion), compared with SR322 billion in the same period a y»»»
CEO of QFZ discusses cooperation in trade and investment with Ambassador of Panama
Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the State of Qatar H E Johnny Mayani. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation efforts in trade & investment and exc»»»
Al Arabi win Amir Basketball Cup to complete treble
Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi SC completed a historic domestic treble after overpowering Al Sadd SC 84-63 in the final of the 2025-2026 Amir Basketball Cup yesterday. At Al Gharafa Hall, the final saw Al Arabi dominate from start to finish and cap one of their most successful seasons in the club’s basketba»»»
Pakistan warns of strong response to any attack on anniversary of clash with India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military warned Thursday it would respond strongly against any attack as it marked the anniversary of last year’s four-day conflict with neighboring India that brought the nuclear-armed rivals to the brink of war before a US-brokered ceasefire halted the fighting. The military»»»
Abu Dhabi’s first world-scale methanol plant secures $2 billion financing
Dubai: TA’ZIZ has secured $2 billion in financing for the UAE’s first world-scale methanol plant, moving one of Abu Dhabi’s major industrial projects closer to production and strengthening the country’s push to build more chemicals and manufacturing capacity at home. Sign up for our daily business »»»
Strong possibility of US-Iran diplomatic solution: Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that there is a strong possibility that the United States and Iran could reach a diplomatic solution, despite the publicly stated differences between the two sides. In an int»»»
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MoCI recalls Harley-Davidsonand Audi vehicles’ models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with NBK Powered Sports W.L.L, Qatar’s Harley-Davidson dealership, has announced the recall of Harley-Davidson SOFTAIL 2025-2026 models. The recall is due to potential contact between the rear brake line and the »»»
Draft law to enhance social responsibility
The draft law aims to enhance social responsibility, promote a culture of volunteering, and regulate voluntary work on clear institutional foundations, ensuring that it is practiced freely and voluntarily, while safeguarding the rights and duties of volunteers and host entities. It also seeks to ac»»»
Sheikha Moza attends QF’s Convocation 2026 ceremony; 1,100 graduates recognised at annual ceremony
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony at Qatar National Convention Centre, where 1,100 graduates from its eight higher education institutions were honoured. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H E Sheikha Hind bin»»»
Warehouse market is maturing, customers expecting more than just facility
Poland’s warehouse market is becoming more advanced and selective, with tenants increasingly seeking flexible, multifunctional facilities rather than simple storage space. Developers now compete by offering integrated ecosystems that combine logistics, production, technology, energy solutions, cust»»»
Caretaker Cabinet Cites International Observers on Election Integrity Measures
The Bulgarian caretaker Government said that adequate measures were taken to safeguard the integrity of the snap parliamentary elections on April 19 of this year, citing in a Facebook post here on Wednesday a report by the international election observation mission. According to the analysis, the B»»»
Doha Film Institute reveales films participating in Cannes Film Festival
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»»»
Jordan deepens US tech ties with TEDCO startup pact
JEDDAH: Jordan signed an agreement with Maryland Technology Development Corp., or TEDCO, to deepen cooperation with the US in technology investment and startup development as the country pushes to strengthen its digital economy. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Jordan’s Minister of Dig»»»
FDA approves flavored vapes for adults - UPI.com
The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of some flavored vapes. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved some flavored vapes delivering on a campaign promise from President Donald Trump to "save vaping." The FDA gave its OK to electronic cigarettes»»»
7R Hub Nowa Huta, Europe’s largest urban logistics complex, is about to start
7R, a leading commercial real estate developer, has laid the cornerstone for a state-of-the-art logistics and technology hub in Kraków. 7R Hub Nowa Huta is set to deliver approximately 230,000 sq m of modern technical and production space, designed to high contemporary standards and incorporating n»»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Russian services and manufacturing PMI both contract as economy struggles under weight of war
Russia's service sector contracted for a second consecutive month in April as weak demand, falling new orders and deteriorating client finances weighed on business activity, while the manufacturing sector extended its downturn to an eleventh straight month — painting a picture of an economy under s»»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Indonesia eyes e-commerce ban for under-16s: minister to AFP
Jakarta: Indonesia's government is mulling an e-commerce ban for under-16s, the communications minister told AFP Wednesday, hot on the heels of Jakarta imposing a sweeping social media prohibition for teens. "E-commerce (platforms) are next, because we found children who became scam victims through»»»
Large transaction on warehouse market sees Murapol shareholder buying Savills IM logistics portfolio
Ares Management Corporation has purchased a major logistics portfolio in Poland from Savills Investment Management, marking one of the largest warehouse transactions of 2026, valued at over €250 million. The portfolio includes five logistics centers in cities such as Warsaw, Poznan, Szczecin, and R»»»
US tourist dies after falling ill on Kashmir houseboat
Srinagar: A tourist from the USA died on Wednesday after falling ill while staying in a houseboat in the world-famous Dal Lake in Kashmir. Police said 83-year-old John David Anderson was rushed to a nearby private hospital after he complained of uneasiness in the chest. Doctors at the local hospita»»»
Cabinet holds regular meeting, considers draft law on drones
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired on Wednesday morning the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali A»»»
Indonesia eyes e-commerce ban for under-16s: minister to AFP
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s government is mulling an e-commerce ban for under-16s, the communications minister told AFP Wednesday, hot on the heels of Jakarta imposing a sweeping social media prohibition for teens. “E-commerce (platforms) are next, because we found children who became scam victims through»»»
Man arrested for riding e-scooter at 72 kph as Greece moves to tighten rules
Police on Tuesday arrested a man for driving an electric scooter at 72 kilometers per hour on Syngrou Avenue, nearly three times the legal speed limit. Regulations cap the maximum speed for electric scooters at 25 kph. The rider, a 23-year-old Egyptian national, was due to appear before a prosecuto»»»
Saudi food group Savola posts 50% rise in Q1 profit to $76m
RIYADH: Saudi food and retail group Savola posted a 50.4 percent jump in first-quarter profit, helped by stronger performance in its food processing business and a gain from the disposal of its Sudan operations. The Tadawul-listed company reported net profit of SR285 million ($75.9 million) for the»»»
Saudi Q1 Budget: Strategic Spending of $103 Billion Strengthens Economic Resilience
Saudi Arabia’s first-quarter 2026 budget performance figures showed the government remained firmly committed to development and social spending, with total expenditure surging 20 percent year on year to about SAR387 billion ($103.2 billion), compared with SAR322 billion in the same period a year ea»»»
On This Day, May 6: FDR establishes Works Progress Administration - UPI.com
On May 6, 1935, in the depths of the Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order establishing the Works Progress Administration to provide work for the unemployed. 1 of 5 | Spectators gather September 21, 2012, at the Griffith Observatory, one of the thousands of facilitie»»»
G7 trade ministers meet in Paris as global tensions, tariff threats mount
G7 trade ministers have gathered in Paris as global economic tensions intensify, with talks set to focus on critical minerals, industrial policy and trade resilience. The meeting comes against a backdrop of Middle East turmoil and renewed US tariff threats, adding pressure to already strained effor»»»
Cambodian PM’s cousin says owned 30% of scam-linked firm
PHNOM PENH: A cousin of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Wednesday he owned a 30 percent stake in a digital payments platform linked to cyberscams and money laundering and sanctioned by Washington. The US government last year accused Huione Group, which owned several companies offering e-com»»»
Philippines: VP Duterte, Tulfo in dead heat at 46% each --Pulse Asia survey
Manila: If elections were held today, it will be a toss between Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Raffy Tulfo, a new poll shows. In a significant development, Tulfo and Duterte are shown to be statistically tied in a head-to-head presidential "preference test" conducted by Pulse As»»»
Did you know the US and Israel helped create Iran’s nuclear project? Here’s the story
What’s 3,000 people killed in Iran, 2,020 killed in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf states after the US launched its war against Iran? “A little Middle East work” that’s going “very well,” US President Donald Trump said at the White House last week during a state dinner for Kin»»»
Egypt opens first premium tax services centre in New Cairo to simplify investor procedures
Egypt opened its first premium tax services centre in New Cairo on Tuesday evening, marking the start of a nationwide rollout aimed at simplifying procedures for investors and widening the country’s tax base. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the facility at the SODIC administrative centr»»»
Large transaction on warehouse market sees Murapol shareholder buying Savills IM
Ares Management Corporation has purchased a major logistics portfolio in Poland from Savills Investment Management, marking one of the largest warehouse transactions of 2026, valued at over €250 million. The portfolio includes five logistics centers in cities such as Warsaw, Poznan, Szczecin, and R»»»
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil revenues rise 2% to $30.9bn in Q1 — budget report
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil revenues saw an annual rise of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to reach SR116 billion ($30.9 billion), official data showed. The figures, published in the Budget Performance Report covering the three months to March 31 issued by the Ministry of Finance, highlig»»»
IBM sets out AI business blueprint with quantum in sight
LONDON: IBM launched on Tuesday at its annual Think conference in Boston what it described as its most comprehensive set of enterprise artificial-intelligence products to date, and also argued that there is a competitive chasm growing between companies that have integrated AI into their core operat»»»
Fuel prices rise
Skopje, 4 May 2026 (MIA) - The prices of unleaded fuels are set to rise by Mden 2.5, while the price of diesel will rise by Mden 2 per liter on Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission has said. The new retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will be Mden 85 per liter, Eurosuper BS-98 will cost Md»»»
Electronic Governance Ministry Presents Mandate Review, Highlights Election Transparency and Digital Identity Progress
Bulgaria's Ministry of Electronic Governance on Tuesday presented an analysis of its mandate as part of the caretaker government, focusing on ensuring transparency, reliability and predictability in systems that directly affect public trust, the ministry said in a press release. Regarding the early»»»
G7 Trade Ministers Set to Meet but Not Discuss Latest US Tariff Threat
G7 trade ministers are set to meet in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss issues such as critical minerals and small packages but will not directly address the latest US threat to impose additional tariffs on European vehicles. The second meeting of trade ministers under the French G7 preside»»»
New UAE juice brand targets one-third of market
Abu Dhabi: A new UAE-based fresh juice brand is aiming to capture a significant share of the country’s growing beverage market. Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) and NRTC Group have entered a joint venture to launch Al Ain Taaza, targeting one-third of the UAE’s Dh500 million fresh juice segment within thr»»»
A Taiwanese Town Embraces a Slow Pace of Life Through a Snail Race
The Taiwanese town of Fenglin has grown a reputation as a place where life moves slowly and people can catch their breath. Rather than push against this rhythm, the town of around 10,000 has chosen to embrace it and make it part of its identity. Enter the snails. Fenglin has been putting on snail r»»»
Study: 7 out of 10 Romanians have bought fewer products and are being more careful with their budgets
Leaders in the retail sector e-Commerce and FMCG recently reunited for a new edition of the conference ‘reTAG- a Retail, FMCG & e-Commerce Conference for the Modern World’ to analyse the main challenges and opportunities in these sectors, in a challenging macro-economic context. The speakers emphas»»»
Labour Minister meets Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency Director to boost bilateral cooperation
Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met yesterday with Chairman of the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan Musaev Bekhzod. The officials discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the labour sector and explored initiatives to suppo»»»