AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) grew by 9.2 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the Jordanian industrial sector’s ability to adapt to regional instability, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.According to the chamber’s statistical report on Saturday, the»»»

The Pentagon on Friday released decades of previously classified UFO sightings recorded by the FBI and NASA and other federal agencies. At least two of the more than 160 documents date back to the 1940s and report sightings of flying "discs” and “saucers”.  The Pentagon on Friday released a fi»»»

The Israeli military launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings for several villages in the area, saying it was targeting Hezbollah positions despite an existing ceasefire.    This liveblog is no longer being updated.    • Hezbo»»»

Iran on Saturday questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf. A parallel ceasefire on the war's Lebanon front is also under strain amid daily exchan»»»

New schemes to launch Europe-based social networks face a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector. Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that have spiked alongside transatlantic tensions under Do»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russian troops in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as "just" in a combative speech during the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. But this year, for the first time in nearly two decades, the parade took place without tanks, missiles and oth»»»

Hungary’s parliament was set to swear in opposition leader Peter Magyar as prime minister on Saturday, marking the end of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power after the pro-European conservative challenger won a landslide election victory on promises to tackle corruption and restore democratic institut»»»

Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, arrived Saturday at the Parliament building to be sworn into office, ending Viktor Orban's autocratic 16-year rule. RFI Correspondent Florence Le Bruyère reports from Budapest.»»»

Hungary's incoming prime minister Pater Magyar is marking a "clean break" with his predecessor Viktor Orban as he is set to be sworn into office on Saturday. "It's officially a new era", said Zsolt Kerner, senior reporter at Hungarian online media 24.hu. Magyar wa»»»

Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar arrived at Hungary's parliament Saturday morning to be sworn in as prime minister, on a promise of "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power. The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging w»»»

Warsaw has recorded an unprecedented number of hybrid attacks on its territory since 2024, Poland’s internal security service (ABW) said in a report published this week. Amateur spies once used by Russian intelligence services have laid the groundwork for more complex operations, according to a res»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II – a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades. Security was tight in»»»

A temporary ceasefire takes effect between Russia and Ukraine as President Putin oversees a military parade in Red Square, notably absent of the military hardware and technological might usually on display. The Victory Day celebrations in Moscow have been scaled down over fears of Kyiv's increased »»»

Islamabad: Seven cops were killed and three others injured late Saturday night as militants carried out a suicide bombing and a subsequent attack at a police checkpost in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a police official said. The attack took place late Saturday night as m»»»

Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant in Bushehr continues to function normally despite reports of renewed US-Iran military exchanges, Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said. Russian personnel have not observed any attacks near the plant in recent days»»»

All passengers on ‌the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are considered high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure, Europe’s public health agency said ahead of the ship’s expected anchoring on Sunday off the Spanish island of Tenerife.Passengers without symptoms will be repatriated»»»

The US military said its forces disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman after a confrontation with Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was part of ongoing American blockade »»»

ISLAMABAD: As thousands of Pakistani pilgrims stream through Islamabad’s Hajji Camp each day, volunteers from the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association move through crowded halls in khaki uniforms, guiding elderly travelers between vaccination counters, document desks and departure queues. Among them is »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for generally fair but dusty weather on Sunday and over the coming days, with fresh winds expected to stir blowing dust and sand across several parts of the country, according to the latest forecast from the National Centre of Meteorology. Sunday’s weather is expected to r»»»

Dubai: If you have been paying attention to the calendar lately, you have probably realised that something special is almost upon us. Eid Al Adha, the second and holiest festival in Islam, is now just about two weeks away, and a quiet but unmistakable energy is beginning to build across the UAE. Fo»»»

Share: Smoke rises during an Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90) Here is the latest on the Middle East war The U.S. continues to wait for Iran’s response to its latest peace proposal, as the fragile ceasefire is still holding. President T»»»

A new search for the remains of Kristin Smart, murdered in 1996 while a freshman at California Polytechnic State University, proved unsuccessful Saturday in San Luis Obispo, Calif., authorities said. Photo courtesy San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office May 9 (UPI) -- California authorit»»»

Dubai: “Welcome to the hallowed halls.” That’s how Mark Jan Kar, general manager of Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, introduces Gulf News to the backstage world of the Middle East’s largest indoor entertainment venue during an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Mark leads us through the grey-red carpeted co»»»

Three Syracuse, N.Y., police officers were injured during a nine-hour standoff with an armed gunman on Saturday, authorities said. The suspect later surrendered without incident. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE May 9 (UPI) -- A man accused of shooting and injuring three Syracuse, N.Y., police off»»»

Dubai: Wealthy collectors are turning more selective in the luxury investment market, with rare art, high-demand watches and assets with strong provenance drawing attention after two years of correction across collectible categories, according to Knight Frank. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Multiple injuries caused by burns were reported by Miami-Dade County officials Saturday as the result of a possible boat explosion off a popular sandbar in Biscayne Bay. Photo by Bal Harbour Village Government/Facebook May 9 (UPI) -- Multiple injuries were reported Saturday in what rescuers called »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia welcomed its first flight of pilgrims from Syria at King Abdulaziz International airport in Jeddah on Saturday. The General Directorate of Passports confirmed its full readiness to receive pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season, using all available resources to facilitate arrival»»»

Tribune News Network Doha “Find your mountain, that one thing that lights your soul on fire. Climb it. And then hold the door for others.” That was the message Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani — the first Qatari to reach the highest peak on all seven continents and ski to the South Pole — broug»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa replaced several government officials and ministers on Saturday, including his own brother, in a partial government overhaul, state media reported. The new appointments, announced by Syria’s official SANA news agency, include former Homs governor Abdul Rah»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel set up ‌a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and ​launched airstrikes against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter including US officials. »»»

The Financial Times published a remarkable report about how Hezbollah managed to rebuild its military capabilities after the Israeli war on Lebanon in 2024. The report starts with reminding that the residents of northern ‘Israel’ were promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in late 2024 that »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Gharafa claimed a glorious successive Amir Cup trophy as they scored a roaring 4-1 triumph over Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd in the final at a packed Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani presented Al Gh»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha To mark Europe Day 2026, the Embassy of Finland in Qatar announced the publication of a policy paper based on the seminar titled “Gulf, Nordic and Europe: The New Strategic Partnership for Human Capital and for Digital-Driven Future Economies,” held on January 29, 2026 at the U»»»

Tribune News Network Leipzig – Germany The Ministry of Transport (MoT) took part in the Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF), held in Leipzig, Germany, from May 6 to 8. Held under the Presidency of Azerbaijan and themed “Funding Transport Resilience”, the summit focused on addre»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Dhul-Hijjah Campaign for the season 1447 AH – 2026, under the slogan “The Most Blessed Days”. Driven by the generosity of donors in Qatar, the campaign seeks to mobilise support for the implementation of various humanitarian and developm»»»

QNA NEW YORK The State of Qatar stressed the need for the international community to fulfil its responsibilities in confronting repeated Israeli violations and implementing relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 2334 and 2803. It also reaffirmed its support for »»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a celebration of leadership, learning and global impact, HEC Paris Doha marked the graduation of 144 participants at the Qatar Foundation Convocation 2026, underscoring its continued role in shaping responsible leaders for Qatar and beyond. Held as part of Qatar Foundat»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Global concern surrounding hantavirus has intensified following the emergence of confirmed and suspected infections aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, an incident that has drawn renewed international attention to one of the world’s deadliest rare viral diseases. While health »»»

Prof. Usama AL Alami “Get well soon.” These are words often offered with sympathy to people living with diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. Yet those living with obesity or overweight rarely hear them. Instead, they are often met with blame — told to eat less, exercise more, or accused of being laz»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has launched a new vessel for marine monitoring and scientific research, reinforcing efforts to enhance Qatar’s environmental surveillance system, expand field capabilities, and support marine protection and research programmes. In a st»»»

LONDON: They are known as the “zero-dose children” — infants who have received neither of the two measles vaccine doses needed to protect them from a disease that kills 95,000 children globally each year. Save the Children says ongoing conflict across the Middle East and North Africa is pushing tha»»»

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations. Putin spoke after telling soldiers at the scaled-down parade in Moscow that t»»»

by Mahmoud Hammad Hisham El-Qousi, managing director of the company MH Financial consulting, said that the company intends to do the restructuring of a number of companies in the textile, tourism and renewable energy sectors with capital amounting to LE200 million pounds in preparation for placing »»»

Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, arrives to attend a hearing at the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon, Israel, on May 3. Israel has said he and Saif Abukeshek will be released Saturday. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA May 9 (UPI) -- Two activists being held in Israel after the co»»»

Doha: Qatar, seeking a hat-trick of Asian Cup titles, will face four-time champions Japan, Thailand and Indonesia in Group F after the final draw for the continent’s premier tournament produced an intriguing set of fixtures. Qatar defeated Jordan 3-1 in February 2024 to retain the crown they first »»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - The Tunisian Television Corporation was unanimously elected Vice-President of the Permanent Conference of the Mediterranean Audiovisual Media (COPEAM), represented by its CEO Chokri Ben Nessir, during the 33rd annual conference...»»»

LONDON: Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League action next season after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, while Manchester United were frustrated in a goalless stalemate at Sunderland on Saturday. Ryan Gravenberch’s sweet strike gave Liverpool the perfect start in the sixth minute»»»

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast generally stable weather across the UAE from Sunday until May 14. Conditions are expected to remain fair overall, with occasional periods of active winds, blowing dust, and morning humidity along coastal areas. Light fog may also form in some no»»»

Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks Phillips Getty ImagesMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement after it provoked widespread criticism Parents in Mexico have criticised a plan»»»