Tunisias 70th anniversary of diplomacy marked by sovereignty and multilateralism
Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - Tunisian diplomacy will endeavour to consolidate and develop its relations within its various spheres of affiliation, notably Arab, Islamic, Maghreb, African and Mediterranean, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and...»»»
QRCS launches Adahi Project
Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched Adahi Project for 1447 AH under the slogan "Make Their Eid,” a seasonal initiative aimed at facilitating the performance of the ritual sacrifice by enabling donors to book Sharia-compliant livestock, including sheep, cattle, and goats, under the »»»
Monster truck kills three after plowing into crowd in Colombia
At least three people have died and another 38 have been injured in Colombia after a monster truck driver lost control of her vehicle and plowed into a crowd of spectators during a motor show, AFP reported on Monday, citing local authorities. Footage circulating on social media shows the vehicle na»»»
Truck driver jailed pending trial in Greece drug trafficking case
A 50-year-old Bulgarian truck driver has been ordered held in pretrial detention after appearing before an investigating magistrate in Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece, on charges of drug importation and trafficking. He was arrested following an operation by Greece’s organized crime unit after alle»»»
Israel approves $270m budget for settlers’ roads in West Bank
LONDON: Israel has approved a budget of $270 million to build roads on Palestinian-owned land in the occupied West Bank to connect Israeli settlements. On Monday 3 million shekels ($1 million) was allocated for the design and development of the plan which will be presented to the government for app»»»
New KC-46 Supertankers Promise Israel Conventional Samson Option Strike Сapability
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»»»
HEC Paris, Doha to hold online Info Session for Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track
DOHA: HEC Paris, ranked among the world’s top business schools, invites professionals in Qatar to an online Info Session on its Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track. The session will be led by Dr Wolfgang Amann, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at HEC Paris. Designed for ambitious professionals»»»
Saudi Environment Week 2026 highlights a year of environmental progress
RIYADH: Saudi Environment Week (May 3-9, 2026) opened with the theme “Green Impact,” as the Kingdom highlights environmental progress this year through stronger governance, expanding protected areas, increased recycling, and restoration programs. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul»»»
Poland to sign treaty with UK to strengthen defense
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Poland and the United Kingdom will sign a cooperation treaty on May 27, focused mainly on defense and long term military collaboration. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation »»»
Report: four Polish silicon valleys could combine into one economic system
The report “COP-2 Concept – Four Polish Silicon Valleys” proposes integrating four existing industrial regions into one coordinated economic system. Instead of creating new hubs, it aims to connect industries, resources, technology, infrastructure, and human capital into a unified structure. Key se»»»
Polish military will create its own AI with help from SAFE
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Drone Attacks Target Khartoum Airport
Khartoum Airport came under drone attack on Monday, with Sudanese army air defenses intercepting the aircraft, a military source told AFP The incident follows attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sudanese capital two days earlier that left five people dead. Smoke rises from inside Khartoum Ai»»»
Bulgaria Driving Connectivity Efforts in Europe, President Iliana Iotova Says in Yerevan
President Iliana Iotova said that Bulgaria is playing a leading role in advancing connectivity across Europe during discussions at the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, held in Yerevan, the presidential press service said on Monday. The forum brings together nearly 50 heads of stat»»»
GameStop makes unsolicited $55.5b offer to acquire eBay - UPI.com
Video game retailer GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy ecommerce giant eBay. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay, with the video game retailer's CEO saying Monday the move could create a strong competitor to»»»
World Police Summit returns to Dubai this November
Dubai: The fifth edition of the World Police Summit will take place in Dubai from 16 to 18 November 2026, bringing together security experts, police chiefs, law enforcement officials and solution providers from more than 110 countries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»
Financial statements of stock market intermediaries released (CMF)
Tunis, May 4 (TAP)- The Financial Market Council said financial statements of stock market intermediaries as of December 31, 2025, were released along with their main financial indicators. This was part of the continous enhancement of requirements...»»»
Kumtor employees rescue foreign tourists in the mountains - | 24.KG
On May 4, at 12:35 p.m., the Kumtor mine security control center received a call from tourist guides. They reported that five tourists from Italy were trapped in a snow avalanche 23 kilometers from the mine. The Kumtor rescue service and a medical team immediately responded to the scene. Kumtor’s s»»»
Discussion in Blagoevgrad Highlights Need for More Foster Families
A discussion under the initiative "Foster Me" on Monday brought together representatives of various institutions, clergy and foster parents at the BTA press club in Blagoevgrad. The national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA) aims to promote foster care, and the discussi»»»
Jews tell anti-Semitism commission they don't feel safe in Australia - UPI.com
Police officers at the scene of a deadly mass shooting attack targeting a Jewish community Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Dec. 14. The shooting in which 15 people were killed and 40 injured prompted the government to order a Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism. File photo By Mick»»»
Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Pope Leo in Italy - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in Italy. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet this week with Pope Leo XIV in Italy, with planned topics including the Middle East a»»»
From Bengal to Tamil Nadu: An India poll verdict full of shocks
New Delhi: India’s political landscape was dramatically reshaped on Monday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged into new territory with a historic breakthrough in West Bengal while retaining Assam and consolidating its position in Puducherry, even as a political earthquake in Tamil Nadu and a»»»
Dubai’s next leap: Agentic AI for business
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today launched a new initiative to transform towards Agentic AI (self-executing and self-leading artificial intelligence) in Dubai’s private sector. The move fol»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established command post of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with bombs dropped from a glider, accurately hitting the target: statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established command post of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with bombs droppe»»»
Health Ministry steps up efforts to tackle asthma
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: 'Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All' still an urgent need. Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing effor»»»
Methane back in focus as France pushes for faster global action
Paris, May 4 (SANA) Methane emissions are back in focus as France calls for faster global action, warning of a widening gap between international pledges and actual reductions, with levels remaining persistently high. French Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut said at a conference hel»»»
US Denies Iran Struck a Military Vessel during New Effort to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US military on Monday denied claims that Iran struck a Navy vessel as US forces now offer to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began. Tehran over the past two months has attacked some vessels and blocked others that don’t rece»»»
Qatar's Health Ministry steps up efforts to tackle asthma burden
Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: "Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All - still an urgent need." Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing»»»
Cannabis reclassification removes some hurdles for industry - UPI.com
The Trump administration reclassified cannabis as a Schedule III which could lift some barriers for research. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- The reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III substance is meant to remove barriers for researchers but its effects cou»»»
TAP, BNA ink partnership agreement
Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - TAP news agency on Monday signed a three-year framework partnership agreement with La Banque Nationale Agricole (BNA) aimed at supporting mutual cooperation and strengthening partnership between the two public institutions. The...»»»
Smarter, faster, global: the new Polish investor
WBJ sat down with Jarosław Dominiak, Chairman of the Board of the Polish Individual Investors Association (SII), to discuss market evolution, investor behavior, and the future of capital markets in Poland WBJ: You have led the Association of Individual Investors for many years and observed the mark»»»
Global conflicts not stopping development of Katowice
Katowice Airport maintains optimistic growth forecasts, expecting nearly 8 million passengers in 2026 and a record cargo result, with growing interest from Chinese carriers. Regional Polish airports have been only slightly affected by Middle East tensions, with passenger traffic rising across major»»»
Towarowa Towers and Towarowa Square
Prestige and comfort in the capital’s business district In the heart of Warsaw, in a prestigious location right next to Daszyńskiego Roundabout, new apartment developments have been built to meet the growing expectations of the most discerning clients. Towarowa Towers and Towarowa Square are not me»»»
Qatar Shura Council embraces HH the Amir's Jeddah and Athens tours, debates family cohesion measures
Doha, Qatar: Shura Council convened its regular sitting on Monday, chaired by the Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, with proceedings focusing on proposals to reinforce parental responsibility and family stability. At the opening of the sitting, members welcomed the participation of the Amir»»»
Safe! UAE sends out safety alert
Minutes after issuing an alert across Dubai and Sharjah calling for people to find a safe place, the Ministry of Interior issued another notice assuring people that things have been resolved. "Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your »»»
Fish farming in Qassim enjoying rapid growth
BURAIDAH: New technology and a national commitment to enhancing food security and supporting agriculture under Saudi Vision 2030 have helped the fish farming sector in Qassim to achieve huge growth in recent years. Because of its desert climate and limited water resources, farmers in the region rai»»»
Israeli authorities ban Jewish pilgrimage near Lebanese border
JERUSALEM: Israeli police on Monday warned people not to defy the cancelation of a major pilgrimage near the border with Lebanon, scrapped because of hostilities with Hezbollah, while local media reported thousands had gathered at the site.Fighting between Israeli forces and Iran-backed militant gr»»»
From premium homes to wellbeing destinations
Green House Development is betting that Poland’s premium real estate market is ready for a more sophisticated model: one built on prime locations, long-term ownership and wellbeing-led hospitality. Warsaw Business Journal sat down with CEO Adam Sadowski to discuss the company’s evolving strategy, t»»»
Sri Lanka, Maldives seek closer security cooperation
Colombo: Sri Lanka and the Maldives called for closer cooperation on Monday as both Indian Ocean island states face increased maritime threats, including fallout from the Middle East conflict. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake welcomed his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu on his fir»»»
Hezbollah condemns ‘Israeli aggression’ despite Lebanon truce
BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s leader on Monday condemned Israel’s operations in Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire, repeating the group’s rejection of direct negotiations between the Israeli and Lebanese governments. Israel has kept up deadly strikes on Lebanon despite the April 17 ceasefire that sought to hal»»»
Gold Eases as Inflation Jitters, Iran War Cloud US Rate Outlook
Gold prices nudged lower in thin trade on Monday, weighed down by inflation worries that clouded the US monetary policy outlook, while markets awaited developments in US-Iran peace negotiations. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,588.71 per ounce, as of 0655 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery fell 0»»»
List of sporting activities at Lusail Circuit for May 2026
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit has recently announced its program of activities scheduled for this month. During this month, the world-class circuit has prepared a list of high-octane motoring and fitness activities for the community. The following activities are organized on the followi»»»
Buy 4 tickets, pay for one: Global Village drops new Family Special offer
It just got easier to take the fam to Global Village this year! Thanks to the Family Special Offer, you can now buy four tickets to see the family-friendly entertainment centre for the price of one. (Additional tickets can be tacked on too, for Dh7.5 each.) The offer is valid for a limited time and»»»
Dubai steps up safety push with “I Cross Safely” campaign
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a week-long safety campaign to coincide with GCC Traffic Week 2026, introducing a series of measures aimed at reducing pedestrian accidents across the emirate. Running from 3 to 8 May under the theme "I Cross Safely", the initiative involves a pa»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the reservoir in the town of Qantara with a rocket barrage: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the reservoir in the town o»»»
Rafid app puts vehicle services at your fingertips
Sharjah : Rafid Automotive Solutions has introduced a suite of advanced digital solutions enabling customers to complete vehicle-related transactions quickly, efficiently and around the clock through a unified platform, including its mobile application. The initiative supports a fully integrated ec»»»
Illegal Assets Worth over EUR 2 Mln Confiscated since Start of 2026, Anti-Corruption Commission Says
Since the beginning of 2026, Bulgaria's Commission for Anti-Corruption and Illegal Assets Forfeiture (CACIAF) has confiscated assets worth more than EUR 2 million (BGN 4.266 million) in favour of the State, the commission's press office told BTA on Monday, outlining results from its civil forfeitur»»»
US hands over 22 crew members of seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Twenty-two crew members of an Iranian ship seized by the US have been evacuated to Pakistan as a “confidence -building measure” by Washington, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson said on Monday, adding that they will be handed over to Iranian authorities today. US President Donald Tru»»»
Iran Nobel laureate Mohammadi needs urgent heart treatment in Tehran, brother says
OSLO: Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialized medical care to treat a life-threatening heart condition, her brother told Reuters on Monday. Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 while in prison »»»
Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure
Geneva: Hantavirus, the disease which has caused a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship in the southern Atlantic, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed Monday it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board t»»»