A cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands early on Sunday as Spanish authorities prepared a tightly controlled evacuation of hundreds of passengers, all deemed high-risk contacts after three people died and several others fell ill during the voyage. A cr»»»

Jonas Lauwiner was widely dismissed as an eccentric when he held a coronation and crowned himself king of Switzerland in 2019. Since then, he has used a loophole in Swiss law to acquire a 117,000-square-metre “land empire”, but local authorities are keen to stop him in his tracks. The self-proclaim»»»

Dubai: As Eid Al Adha is fast approaching, millions of Muslims across the UAE are preparing for one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic calendar, a holiday marked by faith, charity, family ties and community traditions. Expected to fall on May 27 this year astronomically and observed o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian private space company Space Energy plans to begin construction of its own spaceport in Primorsky Territory in 2026 for launching ultra-light rockets, the company told Sputnik. "The company plans to begin construction and commission one of the launch pads as early as 2026.»»»

Tunis, May 10 (TAP) — Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri is paying an official visit to Kenya from May 10 to 12 to attend the Africa-France Summit, scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, according to a statement issued by the Prime...»»»

The trial of former Syrian security official Atef Najib, accused by residents of Daraa of overseeing brutal repression at the start of the 2011 uprising, is due to resume Sunday as Syria presses ahead with efforts to prosecute crimes committed under the former regime. Najib, a cousin of ousted pres»»»

Hundreds of families turned up at the ongoing Gulf News Edufair Dubai on Saturday, and Sunday is proving no different, with the venue buzzing as parents and students connect with leading universities, explore future-focused programmes, and learn about scholarships and career pathways. Running until»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience typically hot early-summer conditions during Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha later this month, with daytime temperatures forecast to range between 39°C and 42°C, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical S»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf region, including Qatar, is currently experiencing strong Northwesterly wind associated with the seasonal Al-Bawarih wind, which is expected to continue until July. In a social media post, the Qatar Meteorology Department explained that Al-Bawarih wind is a well-known local we»»»

Across Ukraine, especially along the front lines, Ukrainian security forces are actively pulling vulnerable youngsters into information warfare and intel gathering, Russian law enforcement sources tell Sputnik. So-called social and psychological assessment centers are operating hand-in-hand with th»»»

China's focus on real-economy investments — energy, logistics, telecom — is what makes it such an attractive partner for Brazil, while the West tends to prioritize financial and speculative sectors, leading China-Brazil specialist Evandro Menezes de Carvalho tells Sputnik. Cooperation with Beijing »»»

Tunis, May 10 (TAP) — The weather will be cloudy, on Sunday, across most regions of the country, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the north in the north and center of the country, and from...»»»

Duba: Dubai has unveiled world’s first fully integrated smart bus station, marking a significant leap in the emirate’s journey towards building a futuristic, technology-driven public transport network. Launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at Mall of the Emirates, the new smart bu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: A woman was injured in an attack by an enemy drone targeting the town of Al-Shaitiyeh in Tyre district of southern »»»

Iran's oil infrastructure may be the source of a suspected slick off a key island export terminal, but satellite images showed it was "much reduced" Saturday, an environmental group said. Satellite images in past days appeared to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of Iran’s Kharg Island. It »»»

Global health authorities are intensifying efforts to contain a rare outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship. On Sunday, the cruise ship arrived in the Spanish island of Tenerife off west Africa. As of May 10, 2026, the Andes strain of hantavirus has caused a total of 7 total cases — 3»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: From now on, countries that impose sanctions on Iran alongside the United States will face difficulties passing through the S»»»

A CNN report has revealed growing unease within Israel over Hezbollah’s advanced fiber-optic drones, describing the weapon as an “unstoppable nightmare” that the Israeli military cannot effectively counter. The American network acknowledged Hezbollah’s increasing prowess in drone warfare, pointing »»»

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. Israel built»»»

On May 10, 1940, Nazi Germany invaded Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, swinging 89 army divisions around France's so-called impregnable Maginot Line. 1 of 7 | German troops storm France's Maginot Line in 1940 amid World War II. On May 10, 1940, Nazi Germany invaded Belgium, Luxembourg and t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US economy continues to display notable resilience against an increasingly complex and uncertain global backdrop. This comes despite several headwinds, including elevated uncertainty, persistent inflationary pressures, and the risk of higher-for-longer interest rates weighing on se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3% on Friday, a day after the US and Iran traded air strikes, but pared gains as traders hoped for a longer pause in the fighting that has shut shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures settled at $101.29, and US West Texas Intermediate»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday that Islamabad has “vast opportunities” for investment in various sectors, as both countries seek closer cooperation amid warming ties. Pakistan and Bangladesh have »»»

The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said early Sunday. A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed the attack. A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near t»»»

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a series of government changes in late-night presidential decrees published by state news agency SANA. Sharaa appointed Khaled Zaarour as information minister, replacing Hamza Mustafa, who was moved to the foreign ministry. As agriculture minister,»»»

Since the Middle East war erupted in late February, Jordan's ancient city of Petra has been all but abandoned by the usual crowds of tourists that flock to the site every year.»»»

The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced the restructuring of volunteer work regulations across the emirate, defining 11 rights for volunteers alongside seven obligations and responsibilities. The initiative aims to encourage volunteering as a social service while ob»»»

Doha: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on May 4, 2026 under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just hours after he had vowed victory in Ukraine at Moscow's most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years. "I think that the matter is coming to an end," Putin told reporters of»»»

Organized crime squad officers have arrested two people accused of drug trafficking after locating nearly 42 kilograms of marijuana hidden in an apartment, police said. A police statement said the suspects, who both had previous arrests for alleged drugs offenses, were arrested Friday following a t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following Al Gharafa’s victory in the 54th Amir Cup final, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain extended his congratulations to the club. “I congratulate Al Gharafa on winning the Amir Cup,” said Al-Buenain. The final, played under the gracious»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector loan book remained flat month on month (MoM) while deposits increased by 1.9% MoM and saw a rise of 3.6% versus year-end 2025 to QR1,081.9bn in March 2026. The loans expanded by 1.6% in March 2026 year to date (YTD). Meanwhile the loans declined 0.2% MoM in March»»»

MUSCAT: Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structura»»»

Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the ‌Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a convincing 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round series on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 »»»

India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures. Up to 50,000 workers in Gujarat spend eight months on the remote salt pans without e»»»

The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract significant attention on the fourth day of the International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, welcoming visitors including delegation members, experts, and government officials, amid strong interest from industry leaders and repr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ibtechar has successfully concluded the eighth edition of the Sanea Competition in a closing ceremony that brought together students, teachers, and industry leaders to celebrate the achievements of Qatar’s next generation of innovators. The event was held under the sponsorship of renow»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre presented Nrityanjali - ‘Wednesday Fiesta’ Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture on Wednesday, at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured an array of vibrant dance performances reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions of India, presented»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, faced a new setback to his leadership on Saturday when a former minister said she would challenge him for the top job if no-one else stepped forward. Starmer's Labor Party recorded the worst losses of a governing pa»»»

Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and economic ties with a range of African partners.  Shorn of influence in its former colonies in»»»

Doha: Following the strong success of its inaugural edition, United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is preparing to launch the second edition of its Women’s Padel Tournament 2026. The initiative is exclusively open to residents of the two islands, reinfor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center, Aman, one of the centres operating under Qatar Foundation Social Work, welcomed a delegation of 45 child ambassadors from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ambassadors Centre during an awareness visit aimed at introducing young pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: “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 — brought to Georgeto»»»

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanat»»»

Two Singaporean nationals missing for days were confirmed dead on Sunday from the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia's Halmahera island, the local rescue agency said. Rescuers found the bodies around the crater rim, and evacuation was under way, agency head Iwan Ramdani told Reuters. "Evacuation»»»

A small boat carrying 40 migrants who made the dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing from Africa arrived on the southern Greek island of Gavdos, off Crete, on Saturday, authorities said. the Coast Guard said the 33 men, six women and one child were found on the beach of Trypiti, where many migrant b»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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 Foundation’s annua»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) held a consultative meeting with United Nations branches, offices, and agencies under the title: “Sustaining Partnership and Integrating Roles: Enhancing Paths of Cooperation through a Human Rights-Based Approach.” The meeting focused on stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ethiopia has intensified efforts to position itself as one of Africa’s leading tourism and investment destinations, with officials highlighting the country’s rich heritage, diverse landscapes and growing tourism infrastructure during the 4th Ethiopia Tourism Promotion Forum held recent»»»

A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel, AF»»»