Doha: Al Sadd SC secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup after a dramatic 6-4 victory over Al Shamal SC in a high-scoring quarter-final clash at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Friday. The win sees Al Sadd -record 19-time champions of the competition- set up a semi-final showdown with »»»

The US administration went beyond its embassy’s congratulatory post in Baghdad for Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali Al-Zaidi, and a phone call by its envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack. It stepped up its engagement with a call from US President Donald Trump to Al-Zaidi. Trump did not stop at the call,»»»

DOHA: Al Wakrah SC andAl Duhail booked their places in the semi-finals of the Amir Cup 2026 on Friday. Both teams registered convincing wins in their quarter-final clashes, where Al Wakrah beat Al Rayyan SC 3-0 while Al Duhail defeated Al Arabi 4-0. Al Wakrah SC booked their place in the semi-final»»»

May 1 (UPI) -- Police in Kentucky said Friday morning that they captured a person they believe killed two people during a bank robbery in Berea, Ky., on Thursday. Braelin Weaver, 18, was arrested Friday morning, according to WLKY-TV in Louisville. A man wearing a black mask and gloves shot two bank»»»

LONDON: Arsenal have a chance to crank up the pressure on Manchester City this weekend as they seek to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners can go six points clear of their in-form rivals if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face a tricky trip to Everton.»»»

LONDON: Manager Eddie Howe said on Friday that ‌Newcastle United’s Saudi owners remained as committed as ever to the club’s success, even as their Public Investment Fund prepares to cut ties with the ​LIV Golf series. PIF, which spent more than $5 billion on LIV Golf since it launched in 2022, said»»»

A new opinion poll shows that Israelis, for the first time since he became their leader, no longer view Benjamin Netanyahu as the most suitable figure for prime minister, with Naftali Bennett overtaking him. The results also show Bennett is no longer the only challenger, as former general Gadi Eise»»»

HAMILTON, Bermuda: King Charles III spent a day in the British island territory of Bermuda on Friday after a high-stakes visit to the United States where he sought to heal strained ties between Washington and London. The monarch greeted a line of schoolchildren, pausing to chat with them, on the st»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced today that he would raise US tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union next week. The US president wrote in a post on the Truth Social platform, "based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade De»»»

The White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have "terminated" despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region. The message from President Donald Trump effectively skirts a May 1 legal deadline to gain approval from members of Congress to cont»»»

SEOUL: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities for collaboration in strategic projects, as well as strengthening and developing partnerships, particularly in trade and investment. This came during an official visit by a Qatari delegation led by»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has renewed its commitment to advancing efforts toward a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, emphasizing that the complete elimination of nuclear arms remains the only guarantee against their use or threat thereof. This position wa»»»

MEXICO CITY: Mexico is seeking “irrefutable” evidence to back up the shock US drug trafficking charges against a sitting governor and other officials before proceeding with extradition requests, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday. The US Justice Department unveiled charges on Wednesday again»»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organization has called for the immediate entry of medicines and essential supplies into the besieged Gaza Strip to enable a large-scale restoration of health services. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X on Friday that the organization has s»»»

Across history, slavery has been central to political power. By the 19th century, African rulers dominated the slave trade with the European and Islamic worlds. In “Ties That Bound,” J. C. Sharman shows how these rulers were empowered by slavery, converting profits from the market for humans into p»»»

RIYADH: Mahd Sports Academy is embarking on a new international experience through its participation in the Oceania International Judo Championship, hosted by the Australian city of Mandurah from April 30 to May 5. Eight of the academy’s elite talents are taking part with the aim of strengthening S»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Qassim Region is witnessing significant growth in private museums, as individual collectors transform personal passions into vital cultural projects. These museums serve as a living memory for the community, preserving rare artifacts, historical documents, antique weapons and»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Vice President for Regulation at the Transport General Authority Abdulmajeed Al-Tassan received a Syrian delegation led by Assistant Minister of Transport Mohamed Omar Rahal at TGA headquarters in Riyadh. The two sides discussed a number of topics of mutual interest in the land transp»»»

“1984” is a thought-provoking novel that offers fresh interpretations with each reading. The book places the reader in a gray, oppressive society governed by Big Brother, where all aspects of life are under constant surveillance and control. The ruling party uses propaganda and manipulates language»»»

In a speech during the observances of 150 years since the April Uprising here on Friday, Metropolitan of Plovdiv Nikolay said that it was not someone else, but the Orthodox faith that defeated slavery. The day's celebrations culminated in a ceremonial tattoo at 20 April Square in Panagyurishte, att»»»

Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc on Wednesday condemned what the continued American-Zionist aggression against Lebanon and accused the Lebanese authority of abandoning national leverage by pursuing negotiations with ‘Israel’. Following its weekly meeting chaired by MP Mohammad Raad, the b»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomes the decision of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, to adopt a resolution during its 84th session, demanding that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease attacks or threats against commercial an»»»

ISLAMABAD: An explosion of leftover bombs from strikes during the war against Iran killed 14 members of the Revolutionary Guard, Iranian media reported Friday. A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran’s security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, wh»»»

MIAMI: Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s revitalized four-time champion Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in Friday’s sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver clocked a best time in one minute and 29.310 seconds to outpace his Dutc»»»

LONDON: Police ‌in Northern Ireland said on Friday a 66-year-old man had been charged with a number of offenses, including attempted murder, following an attack on the Dunmurry police station in south Belfast at the weekend. The man was arrested under the Terrorism Act ‌on Tuesday ‌and has also bee»»»

GENEVA: Israel’s new death penalty law permitting the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks perpetuates racial discrimination against them, a United Nations committee said on Friday, urging its immediate repeal. The law amounts to a grave erosion of human rights, the UN Committee on»»»

The celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising in Panagyurishte began on Friday with a religious procession, a ceremony for raising the Bulgarian flag, and a memorial service at the Holy Presentation of the Virgin Mary church. The procession started from the town’s History Mus»»»

In a speech during the observances of 150 years since the April Uprising here on Friday, President Iliana Iotova said that Panagyurishte is not just the freedom-loving heart of the Bulgarian revolution but also the capital of rebellious Bulgaria. The day's celebrations culminated at 20 April Square»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about depleting US weapons stocks due to the armed conflict with Iran. On April 21, Trump said that the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was positive as it allowed the US military to replenish its am»»»

The Pentagon announced deals with eight artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, to deploy their products for use across the Department of Defense as part of a push to be an "AI-first fighting force." File Photo by Wu Hao/EPA-EFE May 1 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced Friday that it has »»»

Nahida Bristy, left, and Zamil Limon, both 27, were murdered in Florda. On Friday, Bristy's remains were identified. Photo courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. May 1 (UPI) -- The remains of Nahida Bristy, one of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students, have been i»»»

Doha: Al Wakrah SC booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Rayyan SC in their quarter-final clash on Friday at Al Thumama Stadium. Goals from Lucas Mendes, Amine Zouhzouh, and Gelson Dala in the 19th, 76th, and 81st minutes respectively secur»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has instructed the Northern Command and the Israel Air Force to strike the production and supply chain of Hezbollah's FPV drones, including deep inside Lebanon, Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Friday. This means Israel might strike in Beirut or its sout»»»

In a speech during the observances of 150 years since the April Uprising here on Friday, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov said that the Uprising was a lesson in how to die for freedom. The day's celebrations culminated at 20 April Square in Panagyurishte. Also attending the event was President I»»»

May 1 (UPI) -- Officials at a zoo in Armenia said reports of a zebra that escaped from the facility were the result of a donkey that had been painted black and white as a prank. Police in Yerevan, the nation's capital, received information Friday morning that a zebra had escaped from the Yerevan Zo»»»

Democrat Ervin Salianji has issued a sharp public criticism of party leader Sali Berisha, accusing him of isolating the party and undermining its future by blocking internal competition. In a public reaction, Salianji condemned what he described as a “miserable standard” in Berisha’s leadership, ar»»»

May 1 (UPI) -- The government of Colombia has formally asked India to assess whether to authorize relocation of 80 hippos to a conservation center in that country as an alternative to culling part of the invasive population, the Ministry of Environment said. The request, sent Thursday, considers po»»»

QIBAH: Historic caravan hub Qibah is now a lively tourist destination that promotes cultural engagement and strengthens national identity. Located 150 km northeast of Buraidah within Al-Asyah governorate, Qibah serves as the eastern gateway to the Qassim region, linking it with Hail, Riyadh, Easter»»»

Seoul: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities for collaboration in strategic projects, as well as strengthening and developing partnerships, particularly in trade and investment. This came during an official visit by a Qatari delegation led by»»»

An audio-visual installation “Panagyurishte 1876 – a Sanctuary of the National Spirit!” was unveiled here on Friday. The ribbon was cut by President Iliana Iotova, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov, Panagyurishte History Museum Director Atanas Shopov, donor Dimitar Tsotsorkov, and Municipal Counc»»»

Doha: Al Duhail secured a commanding place in the semi-finals of the Amir Cup 2026, the tournament's 54th edition, after a resounding 4-0 victory over Al Arabi in their quarter-final clash on Friday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. The emphatic win sees Al Duhail advance to the next round, where they w»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - Tunisian startup JURIDOC, a pan-African reference platform dedicated to legal security and compliance, announced on Friday that it had signed a strategic agreement with Beninese Hope Groupe, to become the exclusive distributor...»»»

RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been named the Middle East’s most valuable healthcare brand for the fourth consecutive year, with its brand value surpassing SR6.3 billion ($1.7 billion), according to Brand Finance’s 2026 ranking of the Middle East’s top 150 most »»»

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, her foundation said Friday. The Narges Mohammadi Foundation said the Nobel Prize laureate had two»»»

President Donald Trump takes questions in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. On Friday, administration officials said a cease-fire with Iran paused the clock that required an end to hostilities or a declaration of war by Congress on Friday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/»»»

Three journalists were injured when a boarding staircase collapsed during a media event at Araxos Airport in western Greece. The accident occurred during the first landing of a TUI aircraft named “Patra,” when reporters and photographers were instructed to climb the staircase to film the arrival. A»»»

A specialized team from the Burgas Naval Base, part of the Bulgarian Navy, carried out a mission to locate and destroy the remains of a drone that had washed ashore along the beach northeast of the Elenite resort, the Defence Ministry said in a press release Friday. The object was identified as the»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set to witness an unusual celestial rhythm this month, with two full moons rising within the span of May, an event commonly referred to as a “Blue Moon”. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the Arab Union for»»»

The growing rapprochement between Egypt and Türkiye is raising concern in Israel, particularly as military cooperation expands through joint training and exercises between two of the region’s largest and most strategically significant armed forces. Those concerns resurfaced after international mili»»»

People carry signs in a May Day protest in Chicago in 2025. May 1 is International Workers Day. Similar protests are expected nationwide this year. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 1 (UPI) -- May Day demonstrations are expected Friday, as organizers call for boycotts of school, wo»»»