Share: Image: US blocked of Iranian ports in the Gulf has turned around 58 vessels, officials say Here is the latest on the Middle East war President Trump called Iran’s response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal “totally unacceptable.” Mr. Trump did not provide further details on what issues h»»»

Passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned home via military and government flights after the vessel docked in Spain's Canary Islands, capping weeks of high-seas isolation amid a rare deadly outbreak. The MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged expedition ship operated by Oceanwide Expedit»»»

Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, shown here speaking during a conference in 2005, was transferred from Evin prison in Tehran to a hospital to receive specialized medical care, her foundation announced Sunday. File Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA-EFE May 10 (UPI) -- Impris»»»

The UAE is set for generally fair weather from Monday to Friday, with temperatures gradually rising and dusty conditions expected at times, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Today, conditions will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, with light to moderate winds shifting between south-eas»»»

Authorities in the Texas city of Laredo said at least six bodies were found in a Union Pacific boxcar on Sunday afternoon. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- At least six bodies were found in a boxcar in a Texas city along the Mexican border Sunday, according to authoritie»»»

CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan shot 2-under 69 on Sunday to earn a two-shot win over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard at the Truist Championship for his first victory on the PGA Tour. Reitan, who won twice previously on the European Tour, finished at 15-under 269 and secured his spot»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ​hopes to wean Israel off US military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday. “I want to draw down to zero the American financial support, the financial comp»»»

BEIJING: The families of two Americans imprisoned in China for more than a decade are urging President Donald Trump to seek their release during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. The cases involve Dawn Michelle Hunt, 54, a Chicago-area artist and former flight attendant, ​and Nel»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is monitoring Iranian enriched uranium buried under the rubble, and the US Space Force takes charge of the matter. If anyone approaches the Iranian enriched uranium, the United States will know about it and "blow them up," Trump »»»

New Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and continued cross-border fire from Hezbollah are raising alarms that the fragile, US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may be nearing collapse. What had been described as a "tense-but-holding" truce is now showing visible strain, as both sides »»»

Scuffles broke out in several European cities as Ukrainian nationals and pro-Kiev activists tried to disrupt Victory Day celebrations across the continent on May 9. Russian expats in Europe and members of local civic organizations marked the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany by laying »»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job was hanging in the balance Sunday as more than 40 Labor Party lawmakers called for his resignation and rivals prepared to make bids for the leadership role. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer'»»»

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran appeared to stall again even as a fragile ceasefire holds across a region still rattled by weeks of strikes, naval incidents and mounting economic pressure. Overnight on Sunday and into early Monday (may 11, 2026), US President Donald Trump stated in a soc»»»

Dubai: UAE property buyers are taking longer to make decisions as regional uncertainty weighs on sentiment, with nearly 45% of market participants still planning to buy a home within the next 12 months. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bigger signal for buyers is th»»»

Dubai: UAE businesses now have extra time to prepare for the country’s mandatory e-invoicing system after authorities extended the deadline for appointing an accredited service provider (ASP) to October 30, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Th»»»

Global oil inventories are shrinking at the fastest pace on record amid continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg has reported. The outlet cited data from Morgan Stanley on Saturday showing that global oil stockpiles fell by about 4.8 million barrels per day between March 1 and Apri»»»

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old telecoms billionaire has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. He»»»

LONDON: The UK and France will host on Tuesday a multinational meeting of defense ministers on military plans to restore trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said.The announcement came hours after Iran warned London and Paris against sending warships to the region.“The D»»»

Billionaire Wes Edens, co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA club, is shown at Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2015. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday identified Edens as the victim of a billion-dollar extortion plot allegedly hatched by an ex-lover. File Pho»»»

Manila: Vice President Sara Duterte now faces impeachment in the Hosue of Representatives (House), based on current numbers. In short: The House move to impeach the VP based on documents seen and testimonies heard so far is widely expected the happen. A House plenary vote is due in the House on Mon»»»

US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran insisted it would not surrender the strategic leverage it has gained around the Strait of Hormuz. The contents of Iran’s response have not been made public, b»»»

BARCELONA: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»

Tribune News Network Doha More than 150 Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering students have earned their diplomas, marking a new generation of engineering leaders prepared to contribute to Qatar’s knowledge economy and communities around the world. The Class of 2026 includes graduates with bach»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 under the theme “A Pathway to Excellence”, during a ceremony that took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The Cl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) is inviting the public behind the scenes of its archaeological work at the second edition of Orientation Day 2026, taking place at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium from 9am to 2pm on May 14. Organised by Qatar Museums’ Archaeology Departmen»»»

Barcelona: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»

QNA DOHA Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on Sunday launched the National Volunteer»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at the Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Al Abdulghani Motors, Qatar’s Lexus dealership, has announced the recall of Lexus RC-F 2015-2020 and GS-F 2016-2019 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the low-pressure fuel pump, which may res»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Music Affairs Centre at Qatar’s Ministry of Culture organised the “Memory of the Melody” concert, featuring the centre’s Musical Ensemble, the “Awtar Al Watan” Choir, and the “Young Nahham” group, alongside a special participation by the Sidra Children’s Choir. The eve»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In the corridors of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inside the legal departments of national institutions and across the meeting rooms where international partnerships take shape, a pattern is beginning to take hold. Many of the people doing that work share something »»»

Tribune News Network Bogotá (Colombia) The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation has been awarded the prestigious Simón Bolívar Order of Democracy – Grand Cross by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, one of the country’s highest honours. The distinction recognises the Foundation’s contribution»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the launch of the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council. The exhibition is scheduled to take place from May 12 to 14 at th»»»

On May 7, 2026, the US Central Command reported that Iranian forces — including IRGC missiles, drones, and small fast boats sometimes described as part of a “mosquito fleet” — attacked three American guided-missile destroyers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman. Also Read»»»

CAIRO: Egypt will receive ‌an extra $300 million as part of a World Bank development financing package to help it confront fallout from the Iran war, Stephane Guimbert, the World Bank’s division director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, told reporters on Saturday. The package, consisting of $800 mil»»»

ROME: Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France’s Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday to reach the last 16 in Rome. Prizmic had to qualify for the main draw but the Croatian player looks like he could be a contender after another brilliant display of po»»»

CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»

CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»

Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak 27 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatías ZibellBBC Mundo, reporting from Ushuaia BBC visits Argentine city in hunt for origins of hantavirus outbreak As Argentina's southernmost city, Ushuaia has long enjoyed it»»»

The April Uprising marks some of the most glorious periods in Bulgarian history, combining both greatness and tragedy, President Iliana Iotova said during a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising in Byala Cherkva, North Central Bulgaria. Iotova said the uprising embodied marty»»»

Granite Financial Holding is preparing to expand its digital liquidity management platform through the launch of new investment products and treasury management solutions targeting both individuals and corporates, as the company seeks to strengthen its position within Egypt’s rapidly evolving finte»»»

WARSAW: Poland’s former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled Hungary to the United States, he confirmed on Sunday, following local media reports. “I am in the United States,” Ziobro told right-wing broadcaster Republika. “I arrived yeste»»»

LONDON: Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat West Ham 1-0, while Aston Villa were held 2-2 at Burnley on Sunday.Leandro Trossard’s 83rd minute goal reestablished the Gunners’ five-point lead over Manchester City.But»»»

Share: US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Iran on Sunday, accusing Tehran of exploiting previous US administrations and benefiting from decades of diplomatic and financial concessions. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump claimed Iran had “played games” with the United States sin»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemns the drone attack targeting the sisterly State of Kuwait, describing it as a blatant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the need to halt unjustified attacks against sisterly countrie»»»

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump administration is "open" to suspending the federal tax on gasoline sales as prices surge amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump admini»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on Iran when he visits Beijing in coming days, a senior administration official said Sunday, as Trump seeks a deal to end the Middle East war. Trade, tariffs and AI are also set to feature during the visit from Wedne»»»

BEIRUT: For years, Lebanon’s refugee camps were characterized by overcrowding, poverty and political neglect. Now, two months into the renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, they have become places of relative refuge in a sea of destruction — even as they strain under a fast-growing influx »»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s judiciary brought charges on Sunday against former security official Atif Najib for acts amounting to “war crimes” in 2011 against peaceful protesters in Daraa province, the cradle of the country’s uprising. Najib was the former head of political security in the southern Syrian pr»»»

A plane carrying evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius landed in the Netherlands on Sunday, with passengers appearing in good health and spirits, according to an AFP reporter. The flight departed from Tenerife, where the vessel is currently moored, and carried 26 passengers and cr»»»