Manila: A "hypothetical" 2028 presidential race is already reshaping the political conversation two years ahead of the campaign season. An OCTA Research "Tugon ng Masa" ("People's Response") survey conducted March 19–25 shows a potential tandem of Leni Robredo and Raffy Tulfo drawing 44% voter pref»»»

The Athens municipality of Nea Smyrni said Wednesday it has temporarily suspended a free e-bike sharing program after more than half the vehicles were stolen or vandalized within days during a trial run. A statement from the municipality said the program would be revived once the company providing »»»

LONDON: The New York Times has reportedly warned freelance staff about using artificial intelligence in their work. According to news website Futurism, the warning followed “a string of AI controversies” that prompted the US newspaper to send a “periodic reminder” to freelancers about its AI policy»»»

ALKHOBAR: Routines in Saudi Arabia are being rewritten by mobile apps that are making daily life more and more convenient. Tasks that once required time, movement and planning are increasingly being handled through apps, delivered to the doorstep or completed without leaving the house. Food, grocer»»»

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

Kosovo’s harmonised consumer price index (HICP) increased by 7.5% year-on-year in April (chart), accelerating inflationary pressures across several key sectors of the economy, the statistics office said on May 12. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.1% in April compared to March. »»»

People enjoy the beach as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo May 13 (UPI) -- Britain has pledged drones, fighter jets and a warship to the multinational mission to protect shipping vesse»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026 kicked off yesterday with officials outlining the emirate’s ambitious plans for sustainable urban growth, smart city, and community-focused development. Held in the UAE capital, the three-day summit brought together more than 7,000 attendee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed participated in the meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers of Trade of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held via videoconference, to discuss the latest developments in the negotiations of the »»»

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE capital is accelerating investment in infrastructure, digital transformation, and transport connectivity as it positions itself for the next phase of growth, said the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, H E Suhail Mohamed Al-Mazrouei of the United Arab Emirates, during th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, in collaboration with Al Faisal Publishing House, is launching its latest publication titled “Banu Tamim in Al-Andalus: The Civilizational Role” during the Doha International Book Fair, to be held from May 14 to 23. The 662-page bo»»»

Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to the State of Qatar H E Alison Milton. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation in the educational and academic fields and explored ways to su»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud yesterday inaugurated the event marking the International Nurses Day. The event is organised by the Ministry of Public Health to celebrate the nursing staff and to emphasise their essential role in the healthcare sector and i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has launched Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ 2025-2030 Strategy in a ceremony held in Doha yesterday. The event was attended by Speaker of Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah»»»

Doha, Qatar: Warning against the resumption of war in the region, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has said that Iran should not use Strait of Hormuz as a tool to blackmail Gulf states. “The region is going through delicate and c»»»

Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Zahra Behrouz-Azar has criticised her own government's continued restrictions on international internet access, arguing that a digital economy cannot operate while access to the global web remains limited, Donya-e-Eqtesad reported on May 12, c»»»

The caretaker cabinet of Andrey Gyurov formally handed over power to Rumen Radev’s newly elected regular government in a ceremony at the Council of Ministers. Gyurov, the outgoing prime minister, described his team’s tenure as a moment when the state rediscovered its spine, telling the incoming min»»»

ABU DHABI: Agthia Group PJSC today announced a strong performance for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting disciplined execution across its diversified portfolio, and its ability to maintain operational continuity amid external headwinds. Group Net Revenue rose 3.3% year-on-year to Dh1.3 billion, »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched a new package of electronic services during the first quarter of this year, including 29 services through its website and 57 services through its mobile application Bee’ah, to simplify procedures, improve the quality of se»»»

Manila: The Philippine passport has shown modest but steady gains in global mobility rankings over the past eight years, according to a visa tracking site. The Philippine passport has climbed from the low 70s and 80s in the early 2020s to its current position around 61st to 73rd (depending on the i»»»

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary has left his post after 13 months on the job, President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary has left the administration after 1»»»

Last week, hackers breached online education platform Canvas, holding the data for ransom. On Tuesday, the parent company announced it had made a deal with the hacking group. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA May 12 (UPI) -- The parent company of Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universiti»»»

EBay's board of directors rejected GameStop's unsolicited offer to buy it. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- EBay on Tuesday rejected the proposed offer from GameStop to buy it, calling the offer "neither credible nor attractive." In a letter posted Tuesday, eBay Boar»»»

The consumer-facing side of this trend is visible in how digital platforms handle onboarding. Reducing the volume of personal data collected at sign-up lowers friction, speeds conversion, and removes a common point of customer abandonment. Across e-commerce, fintech, and entertainment, the pattern »»»

National scholarships for Roma students, a national qualification programme, support for young Roma entrepreneurs, state and municipal internship programmes, active policies against hate speech, and partnership between the State, local authorities and the non-governmental sector will be among the p»»»

Dubai: A sharp rise in the number of vehicles on UAE roads and a surge in newly issued driving licences have contributed to a significant increase in road accidents in 2025, according to Ministry of Interior (MOI) open data analysed by RoadSafetyUAE. The country recorded 853,411 new vehicle registr»»»

Dubai: e& money has launched a digital salary platform aimed at giving UAE employees easier access to banking and financial services through free IBAN-linked accounts, payment cards and transfer benefits. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The fintec»»»

Skopje, 11 May 2026 (MIA) - The price of diesel will drop by Mden 4 per liter, while that of unleaded fuel Eurosuper BS-98 goes down by Mden 0.5 on Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has said. The new retail price of Eurodiesel BS (D-E V) is Mden 89.5, Eurosuper BS-98 will cost»»»

E.ON Energie România plans to invest around EUR 120 million over the next five years, mainly to develop its portfolio of energy solutions, including photovoltaics, heat pumps, energy efficiency, and electric mobility infrastructure, with the aim of supporting customers in their efforts to reduce co»»»

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed a contract for over $20 million with companies from Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan to mine gold at the Qala-e-Zal deposit in Qala-e-Zal district of Kunduz Province, RIA Novosti reported. «The five-year contract was signed by the Minister of Mines »»»

India’s passport has slipped to 78th position in the latest Henley Passport Index (May update), marking a minor shift in global mobility rankings even as access to visa-friendly destinations remains largely stable. In the latest standings, India shares the 78th rank with Burkina Faso, Cuba and Sene»»»

Architecture and Urban Development Client : General Authority for Health Insurance Address : Kafr El Sheikh Branch Tender : Supply of maintenance works of the building and its units for the two years 2016/2017 & 2017/2018 Tender documents : EGP1,000 Tenders to be submitted in two envelopes (technic»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari held a bilateral meeting with Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute David Petraeus at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. During the meeting, cooperation relations were reviewed, along with prospects for strengthening and developin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) received yesterday a business delegation from Turkiye headed by Abdullah Altunkum, Chairman of the Turkish – Qatari Business Council at (DEİK), in the presence of H E Dr. Mustafa Goksu, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Qatar. The delegat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth edition of the GCC Games Doha 2026 burst into life with a spectacular opening ceremony at the world-class Al Shaqab Indoor Arena yesterday, where vibrant performances lit up the night in a colourful celebration of regional unity. President of the Olympic Council of Asia and »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and further de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF), in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality represented by the Public Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the closing ceremony of the “Farm your Country” programme for »»»

WASHINGTON: Workers began preliminary surveys and testing Monday of the proposed site of a Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump, the latest step in plans for the contentious project in the nation's capital. Workers were seen inspecting the site of the proposed arch between the Lincoln Me»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organised in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi meeting with Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Qatar, Mo Barghouty yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation and relations between the two countries, and»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

Pakistan’s passport ranking has fallen to 100th place in the latest Henley Passport Index May 2026 update, after improving earlier this year to 97th in February from 98th in January and 103rd in 2025, reflecting a year marked by fluctuating mobility performance. Despite the latest decline, Pakistan»»»

Washington DC: The United States on Monday (local time) designated 12 individuals and entities for their role in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China. In a press statement shared on Monday, the Treasury Department accused the IRGC of using»»»

Dubai: Crypto.com has become the first virtual asset service provider in the UAE to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, a landmark approval that will allow the company to offer regulated digital asset payment services to government entities across the co»»»

Beltone Venture Capital and UAE-based Citadel International Holdings have announced the successful exit of their joint investment in logistics startup Bosta, achieving an internal rate of return (IRR) of 75%. The transaction represents the fifth successful exit for Beltone Venture Capital since its»»»

Allegro has entered into a partnership with OpenAI to accelerate the development of AI-powered tools for e-commerce. Under the agreement, Allegro will gain access to OpenAI’s latest AI technologies, models, and expert support for designing, testing, and deploying new solutions. The collaboration is»»»