UN expresses concern over Iranian attacks on UAE
NEW YORK: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against the United Arab Emirates yesterday, Monday, which resulted in at least three injuries and caused a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah oil industrial zone. This came in remarks ma»»»
Rubio says 'Epic Fury', offensive stage of Iran war is 'over'
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, echoing statements to Congress nearly a month into a fragile ceasefire. "The operation is over -- "Epic Fury" -- as the president notified Congress. We're done with that stage of it,"»»»
MoEHE opens applications for 3rd Khibrat Programme 2026-2027 edition
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of applications for the third edition of the Khibrat programme for the academic year 2026-2027, starting Tuesday, May 5, until May 14. The ministry explained in a statement that the Khibrat programme aims to d»»»
Deputy PM, Singaporean FM discuss defence ties & regional developments
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani discussed defence cooperation and regional developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday during »»»
QTri successfully hosts 2nd Annual Aquathlon at Azure Beach Doha
Tribune News Network Doha QTri organised the second edition of the QTri Aquathlon at Azure Beach Doha, alongside a 5km running race. The event was held under the patronage of the Qatar Sports For All Federation, in cooperation with Qetaifan Projects Company, hosted by Azure Beach Doha, and supporte»»»
MoCI recalls Hyundai Palisade 2026 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in cooperation with Skyline Automotive, Qatar’s HyundaI dealership, has announced the recall of Hyundai Palisade 2026 models. The recall is due to a potential malfunction in the third-row power seats, which may prevent them from»»»
INJAZ Qatar celebrates young entrepreneurs with Mubadara 2026 Awards Ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha Under the esteemed patronage of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, INJAZ Qatar, a non-profit organisation and a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, hosted the highly anticipated Mubadara 2026 Awards Ceremony, the annual Young Enterprise of the Year Co»»»
DDD issues final call for Public Art Open Call submissions
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD) has issued a final call for submissions to its Public Art Open Call, with the deadline fast approaching on May 14, 2026. Artists, designers, and creatives are encouraged to submit their proposals before the closing date via the official website. »»»
WCM-Q celebrates its largest-ever graduating class
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has celebrated its largest-ever graduating class, which also included a record 22 Qatari nationals. The elite medical college awarded US-accredited Cornell University medical degrees to 52 new doctors at its annual commencement ceremony»»»
France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery
PARIS: The painting shows a girl in a bonnet and her younger brother staring across the Normandy coast toward an unknown horizon. The artwork itself faced an unknown future in 1942, when it was acquired in Paris for Adolf Hitler, one of countless works swept up in the Nazi plunder of European Jews.»»»
US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department on Tuesday added a charge of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon to the case against the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton last month. The new charge, whi»»»
Rubio: Iran’s ‘insane’ leaders should not test Trump, offensive operation is over - UPI.com
1 of 5 | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a White House press briefing Tuesday inside the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 5 (UPI) -- Speaking to reporters in a White House press briefing Tuesday aftern»»»
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold
UNITED NATIONS: The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a UN resolution threatening Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls,” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation. T»»»
UN expresses concern over Iranian attacks on UAE
NEW YORK: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against the United Arab Emirates yesterday, Monday, which resulted in at least three injuries and caused a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah oil industrial zone. This came in remarks ma»»»
Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
London: Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid yesterday. Mikel Arteta's side settled the semi-final second leg with Saka's strike late in the first half at an ecstatic Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who drew»»»
UK eyes role in EU’s €90 bn Ukraine loan scheme
The UK is considering joining an EU scheme providing €90 billion ($105 billion) to Ukraine to gain access to lucrative military contracts funded through the program. The plan was announced in a joint statement by European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Cos»»»
RT flags Western censorship at UNESCO event
Western efforts to censor RT have nothing to do with alleged “disinformation” but are aimed at suppressing dissenting voices, Chief Producer Dmitry Leontiev has told delegates at a UNESCO summit marking World Press Freedom Day. Leontiev made the remarks on Tuesday at a UNESCO conference titled ‘Sha»»»
Vietnam’s economic miracle: How the Asean powerhouse became the world’s new manufacturing magnet
Manila: Vietnam (population: 102 million) has cemented its status as Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economic powerhouse. It has shattered regional growth records and emerged as a growing global global manufacturing, trade, and tourism. How it got here, from being known as the source of "boat people"»»»
Ten civilian sailors have died in Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says
WASHINGTON: Ten civilian sailors have died due to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Tuesday. Speaking at the White House, Rubio said the US would continue to deploy its assets to defend freedom of navigation in the key thoroughfare. “»»»
What UNIFIL’s looming departure means for Lebanon’s volatile southern border
BEIRUT: Lebanon is quietly exploring alternatives to the UN peacekeeping force in its south as the countdown begins to the end of UNIFIL’s decades-long mission, raising concerns over who will fill a potential security vacuum along one of the region’s most volatile borders. With seven months until t»»»
UNIDO’s “Creative Tunisia” project achieves its intended economic and social impact (official)
Tunis, May 5 (TAP) - The “Creative Tunisia” project helped structure six hubs linked to regional specialisations: fashion in Tunis, Kef’s Klim, traditional weaving in the Sahel, garden pottery in Moknine, alfa grass in Kasserine and plant fibres in...»»»
Proposed UN resolution demands Iran reopen Hormuz or face sanctions
UNITED NATIONS: A proposed UN resolution threatens Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls,” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation.The draft Security Council resolution, co-spons»»»
Schengen biometric checks may be paused during airport queues: What UAE travellers need to know
Dubai: Schengen border authorities can temporarily ease biometric checks under the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) when congestion becomes severe, as the framework allows member states to reduce or suspend certain procedures to prevent excessive queues, according to Reuters and guidance cited by airpo»»»
Gold rebounds as oil eases, inflation concerns linger
Gold prices rebounded on Tuesday, after dropping to a five-week low in the previous session, as oil prices eased, but persistent Middle East tensions and inflation concerns kept gains in check. Spot gold rose 0.8 percent to $4,557.75 per ounce by 1138 GMT, after touching its lowest level since Marc»»»
No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
ROME: Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams. Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players — most of them ranked in the top 10 — who issued a statement»»»
Oil stays volatile amid Middle East tensions
LONDON: Global oil prices slipped on Tuesday a day after the US launched an operation aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, although exchanges of fire between the US and Iran limited the decline. Brent crude futures eased $2.99, or 2.6 percent, to $111.45 a barrel at 1322 GMT after s»»»
Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test Award - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump signs a proclamation Tuesday inside the Oval Office at The White House in Washington, D.C. The memorandum is set to restore the Presidential Fitness Test Award, a competitive school-based fitness program last seen under the Obama administration. Photo by Tom Brenner/»»»
Homeland Security shuts down immigration detention watchdog - UPI.com
Activists gather near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center to protest against the policies of the Trump administration in the Broadview neighborhood near Chicago in October. The Department of Homeland Security has shut down the Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman. File Pho»»»
German FM offers qualified support for Israeli offensive in Lebanon
Germany's foreign minister Tuesday offered qualified support for Israel's military invasion of Lebanon during a visit of his Israeli counterpart to Berlin, while also criticizing humanitarian conditions in Gaza and "de facto annexation" in the West Bank. Johann Wadephul underscored Germany's staunc»»»
Armed Forces unification key pillar in building modern UAE: Mansour bin Zayed
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, affirmed that the unification of the Armed Forces represented a fundamental pillar in building the modern UAE and marked the beginning of establishing an integrated defence system based»»»
Egypt’s economy demonstrates resilience amid successive global shocks
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, said the national economy has withstood five major external shocks over the past six years, each of which could have triggered a severe downturn, yet continued to deliver positive performance indicators. Speaking during a presenta»»»
Egypt sets 2030 tourism goal: 300,000 hotel rooms through investment reform
Egypt is charting an ambitious course to expand its hospitality capacity to 300,000 hotel rooms by 2030, according to Mostafa Mounir, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA). The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to restructure tourism investment and unlock the country’s vast potentia»»»
SCZONE attracts record $7.1bn in annual investments, secures $1.8bn in two months
Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), Walid Gamal El-Din, highlighted the zone’s expanding role as a global logistics and industrial hub during his participation in a conference organised by AHK Egypt. Held in New Cairo under the theme “Egypt: The Gateway to Global Trade – Connectin»»»
Israel ready to deploy 'entire air force' against Iran if needed
Israel's new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on Tuesday that Israel was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary. He spoke weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, which erupted when Israel and the United States launched strikes ag»»»
Chevron warns of looming global oil shortages amid Hormuz crisis
Physical oil shortages could begin to emerge worldwide within weeks due to the Middle East war and continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has warned. Attacks on energy infrastructure and a dual shipping blockade in the critical waterway – which carries about a fifth of gl»»»
Argentina university hospitals at risk over funding gap - UPI.com
BUENOS AIRES, May 5 (UPI) -- Argentina's university hospital network could stop functioning because of a lack of funding, the Universidad de Buenos Aires warned, saying the government of Javier Milei has not transferred operational money so far this year. In a statement, the UBA, Argentina's larges»»»
President Iotova to Hand Cabinet-Forming Mandate May 7 as Budget, Judicial Reform Emerge as Priorities
President Iliana Iotova will hand the first exploratory mandate to form a government at 5:00 p.m. on May 7 after consultations with parliamentary groups on Tuesday showed broad agreement that the next cabinet should move quickly on the budget, judicial reform and measures against inflation, while o»»»
Israel ready to deploy ‘entire air force’ against Iran if needed: new chief
JERUSALEM: Israel’s new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on Tuesday that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary. He spoke weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, which erupted when Israel and the United States lau»»»
Armed Forces unification symbolises strength, national pride: Fujairah Ruler
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, affirmed that May 6 marks a renewed chapter of pride in the UAE’s history, commemorating the unification of the Armed Forces as a cornerstone of national strength, security and stability. In a statement »»»
Israel ready to deploy ‘entire air force’ against Iran if needed: new chief
JERUSALEM: Israel’s new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on Tuesday that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary.He spoke weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, which erupted when Israel and the United States laun»»»
ARP delegation concludes participation in extraordinary session of Pan-African Parliament
Tunis, May 5 (TAP) – The delegation of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) has concluded its participation in the extraordinary session of the Pan-African Parliament, held in Midrand, South Africa, from 26 April to 4 May 2026.According to...»»»
Did you know the US and Israel helped create Iran’s nuclear project? Here’s the story
What’s 3,000 people killed in Iran, 2,020 killed in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf states after the US launched its war against Iran? “A little Middle East work” that’s going “very well,” US President Donald Trump said at the White House last week during a state dinner for Kin»»»
DOJ subpoenas names and info on Fulton County election workers - UPI.com
Workers with the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections process absentee ballots at the county's new Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City, Ga., in November 2024. The Department of Justice issued a subpoena asking for the names and information of all election workers in Fu»»»
Syrian authorities foil Hezbollah plot to assassinate government officials
LONDON: Syrian authorities on Tuesday arrested several people with links to Iran-backed Hezbollah suspected of planning to carry out assassinations in the country. The Interior Ministry said that it had dealt a “preemptive and decisive blow” to a plot linked to Hezbollah after launching operations »»»
U.S. revokes visas of Costa Rican newspaper board - UPI.com
May 5 (UPI) -- The United States has revoked tourist visas for five of the seven board members of La Nación, Costa Rica's leading newspaper, in a move described by local groups as unprecedented and raising concerns about press freedom. The decision, confirmed by the company in a statement Saturday,»»»
Your belongings matter: Sharjah Police step up safety drive
Sharjah: Sharjah is stepping up efforts to protect residents and their property with a new, high-impact awareness campaign. The General Command of Sharjah Police, in partnership with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, has launched “Your Belongings Are Your Responsibility,” an initiat»»»
23 Chadian soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack
N'Djamena: Chad's army said militants from Boko Haram attacked a military base in the country's west, killing at least 23 soldiers and wounding 26. In a statement, the army said it repelled the assault, which occurred overnight in the Lake Chad region, adding that clearance operations are ongoing. »»»
Diet Coke parties are thrown as Middle East war disrupts supplies
NEW DELHI: “Diet Coke parties” are in vogue across India as restaurants tap into a social media frenzy sparked by a shortage of the cola linked to the Iran war. Unlike most other markets, Diet Coke is sold only in cans in India, making the Coca-Cola beverage more vulnerable to supply chain disrupt»»»
Loose dog joins runners in Indianapolis mini-marathon - UPI.com
May 5 (UPI) -- An athletic dog joined human runners in an Indianapolis mini-marathon and police are now trying to find the fleet-footed fido's owner. The Indianapolis Police Department shared body camera footage to social media showing officers who were observing Saturday's 500 Festival Mini-Marath»»»
The UAE leads a balanced and strategically responsible approach to smart armament
Amid the rapid transformations shaping the world — alongside growing geopolitical complexities and escalating security challenges in the region — the UAE has emerged as a model in adopting a balanced and well-considered approach to smart armament. This approach is rooted in leveraging advanced tech»»»