Where We Are Going Today: Ed’s Tacos in Jeddah
In a city where food trends come and go quickly, finding a place you return to more than once says something. For me, Ed’s Tacos in Jeddah is one of those places. My first visit was on one casual evening when I expected little beyond a quick bite. Tucked into the lively Box Park area, the restauran»»»
King Abdulaziz Library to launch reading fest
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school students on Sunday. Running from May 10 to 14 in Riyadh, the festival will bring together more than 100 schools, over 1,550 students, a»»»
New wave of Saharan dust expected
A new wave of Saharan dust is expected to sweep across Greece from Friday, bringing reduced air quality and muddy rain, according to the National Observatory of Athens’ AtmoHub service. The phenomenon is forecast to initially affect western parts of the country, including the Ionian Islands, the Pe»»»
No hantavirus outbreak in Argentina, only isolated cases: expert
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Argentina has seen an increase in hantavirus cases but not an outbreak, an expert told AFP on Wednesday, as infections aboard a cruise ship have provoked a global health scare. The MV Hondius set sail from Ushuaia in southern Argentina on April 1 and is currently anchored o»»»
In a world of outages and AI threats, passwords are no longer enough
For years, passwords have served as one of the default gatekeepers of digital access. But in today’s threat landscape, that foundation is becoming increasingly fragile. As identity becomes the primary target for cybercriminals, traditional advice around stronger, more complex credentials is no long»»»
Groups protest Russia, Israeli pavilions at Venice Biennale - UPI.com
1 of 2 | People protest during the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition against the presence of the Israeli pavilion at the event in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday. Around 200 people took part in a protest organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance during the opening of the 61st Venice Art»»»
130 applications received for National Innovation Competition (APIA)
Tunis May 6 (TAP) - The electronic platform dedicated to the National Innovation Competition has received 130 applications, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII).These...»»»
ADL: Violent anti-Semitic attacks in U.S. reached peak in 2025 - UPI.com
Violent attacks against Jewish people in the United States rose to their highest number in 2025, the Anti-Defamation League reported. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Physical anti-Semitic assaults were the highest on record in 2025 since tracking began, according to a r»»»
Foreign visitors return to Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia under tight security
DJERBA, TUNISIA: The annual Jewish pilgrimage to the 26-century-old El-Ghriba Synagogue in Tunisia drew a modest but notable return of international visitors this year, worshipping together under tight security after a deadly 2023 attack disrupted the festival. Visitors came from France, China, Ivo»»»
Israel strikes Beirut, says it killed head of Hezbollah elite force - UPI.com
The scene after an Israeli airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beitut, Lebanon, on Wednesday night. Lebanon's Disaster Management Unit said more than 31,530 families have been displaced into collective shelters since the escalation began March 2, while Israeli attacks across Lebanon have k»»»
Sheikha Moza attends QF’s convocation 2026 ceremony as 1,100 graduates are celebrated
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness 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 HE Sheikha Hi»»»
Mistake in EPPO summons to MPs over subsidy scandal causes fluster
Nine governing New Democracy lawmakers received summons Wednesday from European prosecutors to testify over their alleged involvement in the OPEKEPE farming subsidies fraud scandal. Initially confusion reigned as the documents reportedly referred to their potential involvement in criminal offences,»»»
UAE condemns Iranian statements, reaffirms sovereignty over defense ties
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as hostile statements by Iran, reaffirming that its international relations and defense partnerships are a “purely sovereign matter.” In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected allegations by Teh»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results are in – did your numbers match?
Dubai: In Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, a number of players secured cash rewards, while the top prize remains unclaimed. During Draw No. 260506, the winning numbers from the Days section were 30, 31, 14, 6, 15, and 9, while the Months section number was 1. In addition, three »»»
The Resistance fighters then targeted the evacuation force with artillery fire, and enemy soldiers were seen fleeing the area: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Resistance fighters then targeted the evacuation force with artillery fire, and enemy soldiers were seen fleeing the area: statement 15»»»
Companies complaining Europe is losing competitiveness to regulation and energy costs
The European Union is searching for ways to restore the competitiveness of its industrial sector, which accounts for 20% of EU GDP, 35 mln jobs, and 80% of goods exports. Business leaders and policymakers speaking at the Polish-French Economic Forum in Katowice highlighted high energy costs, unstab»»»
Experts: rapid increase in defense spending, not benefiting domestic industry, leads to financial crisis
Poland and the European Commission are set to sign a loan agreement under the SAFE defense financing program, providing Poland with about PLN 190 bln for military investments. The first tranche, worth roughly EUR 6.5 bln, could arrive as early as May. Industry representatives stressed that the main»»»
Israel demolishes Palestinian homes and uproots trees in West Bank and Jerusalem
LONDON: Israeli forces destroyed two Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem on Wednesday, citing failure to obtain permits for building, and uprooted thousands of trees in Hebron. In the town of Al-Sawahra in Jerusalem Governorate, authorities demolished a two-story house be»»»
LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026
WASHINGTON: LIV Golf sees hope in finding new financial sponsors to carry the series beyond this season, when its vast Saudi funding will end, even though chief executive officer Scott O’Neil was short on details in comments Tuesday. Speaking ahead of this week’s LIV Golf Virginia event at Trump Na»»»
Reports: U.S., Iran working on plan to end war; Trump renews threats - UPI.com
President Donald Trump has begun threatening Iran again, as a U.S. deal to end fighting is being considered by Iran. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- More negotiations to end the war in Iran were in progress, sources told media outlets Wednesday as President Donald Trump re»»»
UAE denounces Iranian remarks, says any threats to its security and sovereignty are unacceptable
The UAE has strongly condemned statements issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, reaffirming its complete rejection of any allegations or threats that undermine its sovereignty and national security. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the UAE firmly opposes any claims or actions that »»»
Gold Prices Surge Above $4,700 as Iran Deal Optimism Lifts Bullion
Gold prices climbed sharply on 6 May 2026, reaching their highest level in a week as investors reacted to growing optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict, according to Bloomberg. Spot gold rose by more than 3%, surpassing $4,700 per ounce, »»»
Qatar condemns attack on military base in Chad
Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a military base in western Chad, which resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism,»»»
Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned by U.S. to leave office - UPI.com
Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras arrives April 9 at the Nominating Commission in Guatemala City, Guatemala, for an interview as part of the selection process for attorney general and head of the Public Prosecutor’s Office from 2026 to 2030. She lacked support for another term. Photo by A»»»
Watch: Athlete pulls 21,737-pound bus with his neck - UPI.com
May 6 (UPI) -- A 49-year-old athlete from Aruba earned his 10th Guinness World Records title by pulling a bus a distance of more than 65 feet using his neck. Egmond Molina used a rope around his neck to pull the 21,737-pound bus on Jan. 9, and Guinness World Records has now confirmed he officially »»»
Abid calls on trade missions in Arab countries to keep abreast of developments in region
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid on Wednesday called trade missions in Arab countries to keep abreast of developments in the region and their global repercussions across numerous levels and sectors, notably...»»»
Khalifa International Stadium ready to host Amir Cup Final 2026
The Qatar Football Association and the Local Organizing Committee for Football Events on Wednesday announced readiness to host the Amir Cup Final 2026, set to take place at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday (May 9). Now in its 54th edition, Qatar's most prestigious football fixture prom»»»
Bulgaria Prepares for historic Giro d’Italia Start, Officials Hail Major Tourism and Sporting Milestone
Bulgaria is preparing to host the start of the 2026 Giro d’Italia cycling race, with officials describing the event as a landmark moment for sport, tourism and the country’s international image. Caretaker Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev said the Giro d’Italia represents a “historic momen»»»
New wave of Saharan dust expected
A new wave of Saharan dust is expected to sweep across Greece from Friday, bringing reduced air quality and muddy rain, according to the National Observatory of Athens’ AtmoHub service. The phenomenon is forecast to initially affect western parts of the country, including the Ionian Islands, the Pe»»»
US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
WASHINGTON: An American fighter jet shot out the rudder of an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday as it tried to breach the US blockade of Iran’s ports, the American military said in a social media post.The attack occurred as Iran and the US are officially in a ceasefire and as the »»»
Sudanese asylum seekers in UK launch legal challenge against Home Office
LONDON: Two Sudanese asylum seekers in the UK are legally challenging a central part of the government’s plans to remove basic rights from refugees, in a rejection of the claim that they are “asylum shoppers,” The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to»»»
Police Academy announces registration details for "Tomorrow's Police"
Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Police College, the Police Academy announced that registration for the 7th edition of "Tomorrow's Police" Summer 2026 program will commence on Sunday via the Metrash app. During a press conference on Wednesday, Head of the Tomorrow's Police Program Committee, Major M»»»
Apple reaches $250m settlement over AI claims - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Apple's iPhone 16 series is on display during the launch day for new iPhone 16e in February 2025 at Apple Omotesando store in Tokyo. On Tuesday, Apple settled over claims it misrepresented AI capabilities on its phones. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Apple will»»»
Tunisia, Canada discuss ways to boost cooperation in Parliamentary field
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Boosting Tunisian-Canadian cooperation in the parliamentary field took centre stage at a meeting held on Wednesday between Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala, and Canada's Ambassador to...»»»
NBP buys more than 31 tons of gold bullion
Narodowy Bank Polski, Poland’s central bank, has become the world’s largest buyer of gold among central banks. During the first quarter of 2026, it purchased more than 31 tons, increasing its reserves to nearly 582 tons and accounting for about 13% of global central bank gold demand. The bank’s lon»»»
Israeli airstrike kills police colonel in Gaza, injures 17
CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike killed a senior officer in the Hamas-run Interior Ministry in the Gaza Strip, health officials and Hamas sources said on Wednesday. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Naseem Al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force, when it targeted his vehicle near the»»»
Saudi Pro League’s next challenge is not attracting stars, but sustainability
RIYADH: When the Saudi Pro League Transformation Strategy launched in early 2023, a period of rapid growth was expected across Saudi football. Few, however, could have predicted the scale of that growth. At the latest Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence program press conference on Wednesday, Sa»»»
Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of Hezbollah’s elite force
BEIRUT: The Israeli military carried out a strike on Wednesday on the southern suburbs of Beirut in a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, targeting the commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force, according to an official Israeli statement. The strike was the first to hit Beir»»»
Israeli strike on Dahieh targets Hezbollah's Radwan Force commander
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, targeting a top Hezbollah commander. "The Israeli army has struck in Beirut to target the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force, in an attempt to neutralize him," a joint statement issued by N»»»
Argentine officials probe assets of President Milei’s Cabinet chief - UPI.com
Argentine authorities are investigating Cabinet chief Manuel Adorni over allegations of illicit enrichment, misuse of public funds, bribery and influence peddling. File Photo by /Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, May 6 (UPI) -- Argentine authorities are investigating Manuel Adorni, Cabinet c»»»
Qatar’s Baladna and the UAE’s Al Dahra Sign MoU on Global Farming and Feed Supply Partnership Spanning Syria and Beyond
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Baladna has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Dahra Holding to explore a strategic partnership focused on global farming collaboration and long-term animal feed supply, supporting its dairy operations across multiple markets, including Syria. The MoU, signed in Abu »»»
Ted Turner, CNN founder and cable news innovator, dies at 87 - UPI.com
Ted Turner, media mogul, died Wednesday at age 87. He founded CNN, HLN, TNT and more. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner died Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee, Fla. He was 87 years old. and had lewy body dementia. Turner was t»»»
Scattered showers expected Wednesday night in far north
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - The weather will be temporarily cloudy nationwide on Wednesday evening, getting temporarily very cloudy with scattered showers expected in the far north. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 19°C in the north and midland,...»»»
Zied Dabbbar elected IFJ Vice-President
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) announced in a statement on Wednesday, the election of its president, Zied Dabbbar as Vice-President of the International Federation of Journalists, during its Centenary Congress...»»»
Foreign Minister receives copy of credentials of the new Ambassador of Somalia to Tunisia
Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Wednesday with Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, who presented a copy of his credentials as the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to...»»»
Lucid Group to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi EV Market Gaining Strong Momentum
Current geopolitical tensions and disruptions in global oil markets are driving a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales across much of the world. Brent crude’s rise above $120 a barrel has prompted consumers to rethink their purchasing habits, turning to electric vehicles as a more stable and effici»»»
Dominican fashion journalist, mother killed in Manhattan fire - UPI.com
May 6 (UPI) -- Dominican journalist Yolaine Díaz, a former fashion and beauty editor for People en Español magazine, and her mother died in a fire at a residential building in New York City that also left a third person dead, 14 injured and more than 100 displaced. The fire began shortly after 12:3»»»
Astronomers reveal dates of Eid Al Adha, Arafat Day
Eid Al Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, based on astronomical calculations, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society. Al Jarwan, who is also a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said the crescent moon marking the start of Dhu »»»
Ukraine Breaks Own Ceasefire to Make Itself ‘Victim’ of Russia - Experts
Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Russia broke the ceasefire unilaterally announced by Ukraine is a populist trick, experts tell Sputnik. After Russia declared a ceasefire for May 8 and 9 to mark Victory Day, Zelensky announced a separate ceasefire for May 5 and 6 – then broke it, says military analy»»»
Israel-Hezbollah clashes: Latest developments
An Israeli strike in Lebanon's West Bekaa killed four people on Wednesday, while the Israeli army said it struck Hezbollah targets in the south, after warning residents of a dozen towns to evacuate. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading accusations of violating the ceasefire agreement in force sin»»»