Budapest, May 7 (SANA) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could result in the loss of around 120 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies between 2026 and 2030, an analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday. According to Reuters, IEA gas analyst Gergely »»»

With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom," a way for th»»»

The EU’s latest summit of its leaders had one objective: to show how the rest of the West is moving on while the US under President Donald Trump is neck-deep in a relationship drama. Right now it’s with Iran, but before that it was Venezuela. And it looks like Cuba may be next. Until now, the EU ha»»»

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has caught global media attention and triggered a lot of COVID trauma. The Dutch-flagged passenger ship the MV Hondius was cleared on Wednesday to dock in the Canary Islands, after three passengers were evacuated at Cape Verde. Seven peop»»»

RIYADH: The UAE residential market continues to show resilience, with nearly 45 percent of respondents planning to purchase property within the next 12 months, according to market research. Savills Middle East’s latest UAE Residential Investor Sentiment Survey, which polled investors, end-users, an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, H.E. Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, with Founding Partner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) Adebayo Ogunlesi. During t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that June 30, 2026, is the final deadline for private sector companies employing 50 workers or more to meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2026. Companies are required to achieve a 1% increase in t»»»

Coca-Cola HBC Romania, strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company and leader of the local soft drinks market, has announced a series of key appointments at local and Group level, strengthening its position in sustainability, commercial excellence, and talent development. “These appointment»»»

South Korea and the US will hold a high-level defense meeting in Washington on May 12-13 to discuss ‌the transfer ‌of wartime ‌operational ⁠control of their combined ⁠forces on the Korean peninsula, the South Korean defense ministry said ⁠on Thursday. The ‌Korea-US ‌Integrated Defense Dialogue (KID»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qur'anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has concluded its educational programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year with a closing ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7, 2026. The event saw participation from environmental experts, academics, govern»»»

Dubai: The Philippine dessert staple ube is steadily carving out a place in UAE kitchens, as Filipinos introduce the vibrant purple yam ingredient to a multicultural audience. Known for its striking colour and gently sweet flavour, ube is now becoming a favourite among residents seeking something b»»»

The Israeli military said Thursday it would investigate after a soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. An image appearing to show an Israeli soldier with his arm around the revered Christian figure and holding a cigarette up to »»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Thursday it would investigate after a soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. An image appearing to show an Israeli soldier with his arm around the revered Christian figure and holding a cigar»»»

YANGON: Myanmar’s military claimed Thursday to have recaptured a key northern transport corridor toward China after a 15-month battle, touting it as a counterblow to rebels in the civil war.The military said it had crushed “terrorist insurgent groups” along a route linking the central and second-la»»»

The Kaliningrad region is hosting the Media School for Foreign Bloggers from May 5 to 8, organized by the Directorate of the World Festival of Youth and the Youth Media Development Center 'SHUM.' Some 50 bloggers from 25 countries, including Abkhazia, Armenia, Belgium, Bolivia, the UK, India, Indon»»»

A dozen people have been arrested for allegedly illegally hooking up to the power and water networks during a series of raids on Roma camps in southern Greece, police said Thursday. A police statement said Wednesday’s operation took place in the areas of Argos, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Ermioni,»»»

Parliament Thursday voted 181-14 with 32 abstentions to set up an Ad Hoc Committee on the adoption of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the 52nd National Assembly. The proposal was backed by Progressive Bulgaria, GERB-UDF and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF). Within Democratic Bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast strong winds and high seas across the country throughout the weekend, with offshore wave heights expected to rise up to 10ft at times. In a weekend weather forecast, the department stated that conditions on Thursday, May 7, will be hot duri»»»

As Washington weighs remedies, policymakers face a broader test: whether to protect supply chains or weaken a key regional partner. A series of meetings will help determine whether the United States and Vietnam can preserve a trade relationship that has become central to supply chain resilience, U.»»»

NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party drew increasingly strong backing from Muslim voters while Hindus overwhelmingly voted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ​party, results from recent elections in four states have shown. This voter trend highlights hardening religious polarization in»»»

Global revenue from the wind turbine market is projected at US$ 86.4 Billion in 2025 and has been blunt to existing at a CAGR of 9.8% to extent US$ 174.8 Billion by the end of 2034, says a new report by For Insights Consultancy cited by https://www.energynomics.ro/. The wind turbine market is boomi»»»

Some gas stations may experience fuel unavailability situations due to demand, but these are one-off and short-term situations, with stations being refueled quickly, according to OMV Petrom representatives, https://www.energynomics.ro/ ...»»»

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»»»

Yedil Utekov has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rompetrol Rafinare starting May 1, 2026, for a four-year term, which is set to expire on April 30, 2030, the company announced in a press release issued to the Bucharest Stock Exchange."Rompetrol Rafinare Company hereby informs sha»»»

Police dismantled an organized criminal group operating in western Attica, arresting seven people. Authorities said six men and one woman formed a ring with distinct roles. Posing as power network employees or technicians, they allegedly defrauded mainly elderly victims. The operation is believed t»»»

POLITICS Dnevnik: President Iliana Iotova gave an assessment of Andrey Gurov’s caretaker Cabinet and addressed the incoming regular government. “They have largely fulfilled their most important task – to ensure a normal electoral process and to a considerable extent deal with schemes such as vote b»»»

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»»»

Pakistan has welcomed reports of a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran, expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could soon yield a breakthrough while reaffirming its role as a discreet mediator. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it supports efforts aimed at resolving t»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that net international reserves reached US$ 53.01 billion at the end of April, up from $52.831 billion at the end of March – a significant improvement compared from the previous month. The Monetary Policy Committee of CBE decided at its meeting at the begin»»»

World shares jumped on Thursday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gaining almost 6% to a new record as investors waited to see if the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal allowing tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index jumped more than 3,300 points to 63,086.00 »»»

DUBAI: Vlassia Anagnostou grew up in Volos, Greece, learning to cook at her grandmother’s side — absorbing recipes and techniques she describes as a vanishing part of her heritage. Her culinary journey began with traditional Greek cuisine before expanding to take in Italian, French, and broader Med»»»

CAIRO: An Israeli air ‌strike has killed the son of Hamas’ chief negotiator in US-mediated talks over Gaza’s future, a senior Hamas official said on Thursday, as leaders of the militant group ​held talks in Cairo aimed at safeguarding their truce with Israel. Azzam Al-Hayya, son of Khalil Al-Hayya,»»»

Kiev has been warned that attempting to disrupt Russia’s Victory Day celebrations could trigger massive missile strikes, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Rather than embrace the initiative for a Victory Day truce the Zelensky regime reacted apprehensively and proceeded to make terrorist threats a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom reports a third consecutive day of intense Ukrainian strikes near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, according to CEO Alexey Likhachev. Two people died in two weeks in Energodar after the attacks of the Ukrainian armed forces, one of the»»»

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) — The weather on Thursday will be partly cloudy across most regions. Clouds will gradually increase in the afternoon over the western regions, with the development of local thunderstorms accompanied by locally heavy rainfall in...»»»

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»»»

A group of women linked to the ISIS extremist group landed in Melbourne on Thursday, years after allegedly sneaking into Syria to join the group's self-declared caliphate. The Qatar Airways flight from Doha, reportedly carrying three women and eight children who have spent years living in a camp in»»»

Dubai: The UAE will establish an advanced chiplet design and assembly facility under a strategic agreement between Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Lockheed Martin, marking a new step in the country’s push to build local capability in advanced microelectronics. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

Dubai: Not sure what to queue up this weekend? Whether you’re planning a cinema trip or staying in with takeaway and an OTT binge, this week’s line-up has a bit of everything. Here’s what’s worth watching in the UAE right now. 1. Mortal Kombat IIThe video game adaptation sequel finally lands in UAE»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan has carried ‌out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domestically developed submarine, a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence ​against the Chinese navy and protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territo»»»

‘Spider-Noir’ Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li Cage’s first lead role in a TV series sees him assume the mantle of Ben Reilly/The Spider, a version of Spider-Man from an alternate world based on New York in the 1930s, based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man Noir. Reilly is »»»

In Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Israeli strikes reduced a building complex to a metal shell, student Rana walked towards her home, though like many others she fears the full-scale eruption of war again. The Israelis “are not reliable, they can strike again at any moment,” said the young woman, »»»

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The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) and Libya’s Ports and Maritime Transport Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last Tuesday (5 May) at REAoL’s Tripoli headquarters. The MoU aims to support the transition towards the use of clean energy and enhancing environmental sust»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Metro has announced changes to metrolink and metroexpress services operating to and from Sport City Station for Saturday, May 9, 2026. The temporary change is due to road closures for the Amir Cup Final at Khalifa International Stadium "All affected routes [metrolink] will operate»»»

Dubai: The UAE launched the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” platform as part of its push to strengthen the country’s industrial sector, expand advanced manufacturing capabilities and build a more resilient national economy amid growing global supply chain challenges. President His Highness Sheikh Mo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have destroyed four drones flying toward Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Thursday. "Four UAVs were destroyed by the Defense Ministry's air defense system. Emergency services specialists are working at the crash site," Sobyanin wrote on Max.On Mon»»»

Al Arish: The UAE aid aircraft, the last flight under the Humaid Air Bridge initiative, carried 100 tonnes of food aid and more than 3,200 food parcels as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and allev»»»

Police in Athens have arrested three suspects in connection with the 2025 execution-style killing of a leading figure in a violent organized crime network dubbed the “Greek Mafia.” Authorities said Thursday that a fourth suspect, already imprisoned in connection with a separate kidnapping case, has»»»

Dubai: IHC reported a near doubling of first-quarter profit after tax, supported by stronger operating performance, higher investment income and gains across its diversified portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-based investment company said profit a»»»