Libya Herald 4m

Economy Ministry hails market correction in meat, fish, vegetable & grain prices - resulting from policy adjustments and supply chain regulation

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade hailed last Wednesday (29 April) the significant price declines in the white and red meat market. This follows a similar announcement of price falls in fish earlier this month. VegetablesThe ministry had also announced significant price falls in v»»»

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Libya Herald 4m

Malaysian Chamber of Commerce discusses with Libyan Industry Union cooperation in industry, training, and skills development

The Libyan Industry Union (LIU) received a delegation from the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday (29 May) in a visit aimed at exploring prospects for cooperation in the fields of industry, training, and skills development. The LIU reported that the meeting included discussions on ways to»»»

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The Peninsula 6m

US's Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France, UK-led bid: French FM

Abu Dhabi: France's top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf a»»»

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Al Awsat 6m

Afghans Celebrate Spring in Bright Red Poppy Fields

In the middle of a field filled with bright red poppies, Afghans frolic among the spring flowers in a tradition deeply rooted in the country's north. Families flocked to the valleys of Shirin Tagab district, near the border with Turkmenistan, to be among thousands of flowers that appeared after abu»»»

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Gulf News 8m

Oil holds near $111 as Hormuz closure keeps pressure on fuel and freight costs

Dubai: Oil headed for a second weekly gain after US President Donald Trump said he would maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports, keeping markets focused on whether the Strait of Hormuz can reopen soon and how long the pressure on fuel, freight and wider consumer costs may last. Sign up for our »»»

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Sputnik 8m

China Protests New US Restrictions in Telecommunications Sphere

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that US restrictive measures in the areas of testing, certification, and telecommunications are undermining the stability of trade relations between the two countries, and Beijing strongly opposes Washington's actions. "These restr»»»

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Al Manar 8m

Spain summons Israeli charge d’affaires, strongly condemns the interception and arrest of 175 Gaza-bound Sumud aid flotilla activists, including 30 Spanish citizens - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spain summons Israeli charge d’affaires, strongly condemns the interception and arrest of 175 Gaza-bound Sumud aid flotilla activists, incl»»»

UPI 10m

British man charged in Golders Green, Southwark stabbings - UPI.com

People hold up placards during a protest organized by the "Campaign Against Antisemitism" outside Downing Street in London, Britain, On Thursday. On Friday, police charged Essa Suleiman, 45, with three counts of attempted murder in connection with the Golders Green attack. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA »»»

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Arab News 16m

US’s Hormuz coalition ‘not in competition’ with France, UK-led bid: French FM

ABU DHABI: France’s top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf a»»»

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Al Awsat 18m

French FM: US's Hormuz Coalition 'Not in Competition' with France, UK-led Bid

France's top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by France and Britain. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf allies on th»»»

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Al Awsat 18m

Prosecutors Release Video of Armed Man Storming Correspondents’ Dinner

Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempt to kill President Donald Trump. Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for Washington, posted the video on social m»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21m

Hot conditions expected across Qatar; strong winds offshore

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively hot to hot weather conditions across the country, with the highest temperature in Doha expected to reach 36°C. In its daily report, the department said inshore areas will experience hot daytime conditions accompanied by some cloud cover. W»»»

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Gulf News 23m

UAE issues urgent warning on AI-driven cyber threats and deepfakes

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre has issued a warning, through its recently released Cybersecurity Awareness Guide During Crises, highlighting six cyber threats it describes as the most prevalent during emergencies. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, »»»

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Arab News 28m

Saudi POS spending tops $3bn as Hajj travel lifts hotel sector

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transactions reached SR12.1 billion ($3.2 billion) in the week ending April 25, boosted by a 40.3 percent surge in hotel sector receipts. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, hotel spending rose to SR331.9 million, with the number of t»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

China slams US regulator's move to ban labs from electronic testing

Beijing: China on Friday slammed a proposal from a US regulator that would bar its labs from testing electronic devices for use in the United States, saying it undermined bilateral trade relations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted Thursday to advance the proposal which, if green-li»»»

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Al Awsat 30m

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Provisional Effect, Boosting Hopes for Millions

The long-awaited trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union took effect Friday, at least provisionally. The initiative creates a trans-Atlantic market estimated at $22 trillion with 720 million potential consumers, and some nations expect to boost their exports by more t»»»

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Al Awsat 30m

Iran’s Monthslong Internet Shutdown Is Crushing Businesses in an Already Battered Economy

At her studio in Iran's capital, Amen Khademi prepared a fashion shoot for a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs. But even as she applied lipstick to the model, she was distracted, worrying if her business would survive after four months without its main link to customers — the interne»»»

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Sana 36m

Syria forecasts 2.5 million tons of wheat production with improved storage capacity

Damascus, May 1 (SANA) Syrian authorities expect wheat production to reach around 2.5 million tons in the upcoming season, citing positive agricultural indicators that could support food security and move the country closer to self-sufficiency. In a statement to SANA on Thursday, Director of the Gr»»»

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Al Awsat 42m

Russian Attack Hit Port Infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa Region, Officials Say

A Russian drone attack overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region and wounded two people in the city of ‌Odesa, regional ‌governor Oleh Kiper said ‌on ⁠Friday. In Odesa, an ⁠apartment was destroyed and the roof caught fire following strikes on a 16-storey building. In »»»

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Al Awsat 42m

Sudanese Schoolchildren Race to Make Up for Years Lost to War

Sudanese 13-year-old Afrah wants to become a surgeon, and nothing will stop her, not even the war that has ravaged her country and forced millions of children out of school. Quiet and determined, she kept learning on her own for months, uprooted by the now three-year conflict between Sudan's army a»»»

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Al Manar 44m

Israeli artillery shells the southern Lebanese town of Kawnin: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells the southern Lebanese town of Kawnin: Al-Manar correspondent 01-05-2026 10:03 AM Latest News Urgent News Lebanon’s»»»

UPI 46m

On This Day, May 1: Rev. Jackson-Milosevic talk liberates U.S. soldiers - UPI.com

On May 1, 1999, a meeting between the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic led to the release of three U.S. soldiers captured a month earlier by Serbian troops. 1 of 4 | Staff Sgt. Chris Stone (L), Staff Sgt. Andrew Ramirez (C) and Specialist Steven Gonzales, the three soldi»»»

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Al Awsat 54m

Timeline of Decades of Conflict Between Israel and Hezbollah

The ongoing war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah is far from the first conflict between them. The two have an enmity that goes back more than four decades, with outbursts of fighting or outright war punctuated by periods of tense calm. Here is a timeline of some significant eve»»»

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Al Manar 56m

Lebanon’s Aoun Vows to Enhance Workers’ Conditions Despite ‘Challenges’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon’s Aoun Vows to Enhance Workers’ Conditions Despite ‘Challenges’ 01-05-2026 09:53 AM Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in an image from»»»

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Al Manar 56m

Israeli Channel 13: According to Israeli army estimates, Hezbollah is believed to possess thousands of explosive-laden drones, including rudimentary, low-cost models that can be purchased online for just a few hundred dollars - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 13: According to Israeli army estimates, Hezbollah is believed to possess thousands of explosive-laden drones, including ru»»»

Al Manar 56m

First direct US-Venezuela flight in 7 years lands in Caracas - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe First direct US-Venezuela flight in 7 years lands in Caracas 01-05-2026 09:27 AM Latest News Urgent News Spain summons Israeli charge d’aff»»»

Gulf News 57m

Florida man executed for the killing of his brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago

STARKE, Florida: A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his brother's 13-year-old stepdaughter to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was co»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Oman opens 'AI Special Zone in Muscat

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued Royal Decree No. (50/2026) on establishing an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in the Governorate of Muscat, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. According to the Decree, the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Econo»»»

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UPI 58m

CJ ENM premieres AI-hybrid film as Korea movie industry seeks answers - UPI.com

1 of 6 | CJ ENM premiered its AI-hybrid film "The House" in Seoul Thursday, presenting the low-budget occult thriller as a test case for AI use in Korea's struggling film industry. Photo by CJ ENM SEOUL, May 1 (UPI) -- South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM premiered its AI-hybrid feature film The»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UK police charge man with stabbing attack on two Jewish Londoners

London: UK police said on Friday they had charged a 45-year-old man over the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, the latest in a string of hate attacks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Thursday to boost security for the Jewish community after accusations from angry British Jews that hi»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Coliboaia Cave included on Romania's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

The Coliboaia Cave in the western Bihor Mountains, reknown for its cave drawings over 30,000 years old, among the top five oldest caves in the world, was recently included on Romania's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, a first step towards official recognition as a world heritage site.The infor»»»

Actmedia 1h

Romania reports 6.1% unemployment rate in March

Romania recorded an unemployment rate of 6.1% in March this year, up by 0.1 percentage points compared with February, with a still high level among young people (aged 15-24) of 28.2%, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the same source,»»»

Actmedia 1h

Study: Platform work is no longer a niche phenomenon in Romania

Platform work is no longer a niche phenomenon in Romania, and flexibility remains essential for 92% of Romanians who support autonomy at work, according to a study conducted in 25 countries, which analyses the public's perceptions of platform work and future regulations in the field."As Romania pre»»»

Arab News 1h

Sudanese schoolchildren race to make up for years lost to war

Port Sudan, Sudan: Sudanese 13-year-old Afrah wants to become a surgeon, and nothing will stop her, not even the war that has ravaged her country and forced millions of children out of school. Quiet and determined, she kept learning on her own for months, uprooted by the now three-year conflict bet»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Employees work more in 2026 but earn the same; over 30% plan to change jobs

Employees are working more in 2026, earning the same and increasingly considering leaving, with one in three saying they are ready to change jobs in the next six months, according to a market research study.The balance between employees and employers has visibly eroded over the past three years."Em»»»

Actmedia 1h

RO AI Factory showcased at DataCenter Forum Romania

The RO AI Factory project, one of the most significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) in Romania and part of the European EuroHPC Joint Undertaking initiative, will be presented at the 2026 edition of DataCenter Forum Romania, including through a keynote delivered by the National Insti»»»

Actmedia 1h

Economic consultant: Leu's depreciation to historic high reflects capital outflows, lack of investor confidence

The depreciation of the leu exchange rate to a historic high is determined by significant capital outflows and the decline in investor confidence in the context of the political crisis, and in the absence of a stable government and credible reform measures, the pressures on the national currency co»»»

Actmedia 1h

Euro hits record high at 5.14 lei 

Euro reaches new historic record: the National Bank of Romania (BNR) announced on Thursday an exchange rate of 5.14 lei. The national currency continues to depreciate against the euro. It is the lowest value since 2005, when the Central Bank calculates the average at which currency transactions tak»»»

Actmedia 1h

The Government approved the project regarding the prohibition of the accumulation of special pensions with salaries

The Government adopted, in an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, the draft law that bans the cumulation of pension and salary in the public sector. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will send the draft to Parliament and is asking lawmakers to adopt it under an emergency procedure. The E»»»

Actmedia 1h

Bolojan: I had talks with EPP leadership; for our partners it is important Romania remains stable

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL), said on Thursday that he held talks in recent days with the leadership of the European People's Party to inform them about the political situation in Romania, underscoring that it is important for them that the country remains»»»

Actmedia 1h

PM Bolojan: Defence is an insurance for complicated situations

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Wednesday evening said that defence is an insurance for complicated situations and compared it to an "underground district heating system."Referring to accusations by Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) leaders regarding the Government's alleged intention to div»»»

Actmedia 1h

Custodian of the Crown and Prince Radu attend Swedish King's anniversary events

Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, and Prince Radu are in Stockholm to attend official events marking the 80th birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.On Wednesday, Prince Radu paid a visit to the Romanian Cultural Institute in Stockholm, where he attended the opening of the exhibiti»»»

Actmedia 1h

Gradual return to normal operations of Consulate General in Odesa - objective desired by Romanian community

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announces that the gradual return to normal operations of the Consulate General of Romania in Odesa is "an objective desired by the Romanian community," according to a press release issued by the institution.On Wednesday, the Government approved the ap»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Major depression peaks 2 weeks after childbirth study

Sydney, Australia: A global study of over 2 million women and girls found major depression peaks about two weeks after childbirth, highlighting the need for earlier screening and support. The research, led by the University of Queensland (UQ) and published in The Lancet Psychiatry, analyzed data fr»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Votes to Cut Peacekeeping Force in South Sudan

The UN Security Council voted Thursday to reduce the ceiling for the peacekeeping force in conflict-torn South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000 troops with a mandate to prevent a return to civil war in the world's newest nation. The vote on the US-drafted resolution was 13-0 with Russia and China abstai»»»

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Sana 1h

ASEAN ministers warn Middle East tensions threaten global energy security

Manila, May 1 (SANA) Economy ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) warned on Friday that ongoing conflicts and tensions in the Middle East pose growing risks to global energy security and regional economic stability. In a joint statement issued in Manila, the ASEAN Econo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Iotova on International Workers’ Day: We Celebrate Rights Fought For Over Generations

“We celebrate rights fought for over generations. But today, the right to decent work and fair income, justice, and social security are being put to the test - not only in Bulgaria, but globally as well,” President Iliana Iotova said in a Facebook post on the occasion of May 1 - International Worke»»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘Our homes are alive’ theme focuses on family values in Friday sermon

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made the life of homes lie in their faith, placed their strength in their unity, and set their growth in the abundance of their offspring. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥ»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE weather forecast 2026: Is El Nino about to make this the hottest summer on record?

Dubai: The UAE has barely turned the corner into May, yet temperatures across the country are already running well above seasonal norms. Across the UAE, temperatures have surged above what is typical for April, with the mercury breaking 44°C in parts of the country. The National Centre of Meteorolo»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran’s monthslong Internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy

TEHRAN, Iran: At her studio in Iran’s capital, Amen Khademi prepared a fashion shoot for a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs. But even as she applied lipstick to the model, she was distracted, worrying if her business would survive after four months without its main link to customers»»»

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