Trump calls Iran talks 'very positive' , US to escort ships through Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were under way with Iran on finding a solution to the crisis, but nevertheless added that the United States will soon start escorting ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Iran's 14-point plan to end warEarlier, a spokesma»»»
OPEC+ to raise oil output by 188,000 barrels daily from June
QNA Riyadh OPEC+ announced its decision to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting June, as part of its commitment to supporting stability in the oil market. Comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, the organization said that it held a virtua»»»
Trump announces 'Project Freedom', escorting ships through Hormuz — Iran 'reviewing' US response to 14-point proposal to end war
US President Donald Trump said late on Sunday (Monday in Asia, May 4, 2026), that the US military will start escorting ships stranded in the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, as a humanitarian gesture. In a social media post, the US president stated: "This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of th»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City welcomes over 75K visitors
QNA Doha Qatar Calendar’s “Hot Wheels Speed City” event has concluded its 34-day run, attracting more than 75,000 visitors.In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism said the family-focused activation — billed as a first-of-its-kind experience in Qatar — featured a diverse mix of interactive zones, in»»»
MoJ introduces Data Classification Project to staff
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), represented by the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department, organised a workshop to introduce the Data Classification Project. The workshop aimed to familiarise ministry employees with the project, review its objectives and deliverables, and explain the »»»
MoL workshop for nationalisation award judges, evaluators held
QNA Doha In line with its commitment to advancing national workforce development, the Ministry of Labour (MoL) convened a special technical introductory workshop for evaluators and members of the judging panel of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award. The workshop forms a key com»»»
Gulf economy in focusat Qatar University seminar amid crisis
Tribune News Network Doha The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University (QU) organised a seminar titled ‘The Gulf Economy Amid the Current Crisis’, bringing together a distinguished group of academics, experts and officials, with strong attendance from students and those intereste»»»
MINISTER OF MUNICIPALITY MEETS SOUTH SUDAN’S ENVOY
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of South Sudan to Qatar HE Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them in areas of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»
Ooredoo unveils Smart Wi-Fi Analytics to turn connectivity into real-time intelligence
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has announced the launch of Smart Wi-Fi Analytics, a new service that transforms Wi-Fi networks into a source of real-time operational intelligence across large-scale environments such as shopping malls, univers»»»
PHCC expert shares tips on how to develop school action plan for asthma attacks
Tribune News Network Doha Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and has a clear genetic component. It often causes concern for parents, especially when coughing or shortness of breath recurs or worsens with seasonal changes. However, asthma is a condition that can be effecti»»»
MECC launches study on Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim’s biodiversity
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by its Wildlife Development Department, has launched an integrated research project aimed at assessing the biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim, located opposite of Al-Karaana area, as part of national efforts to protect a»»»
QCS concludes awareness campaign on thyroid cancer
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its thyroid cancer awareness campaign, which ran throughout April as part of its ongoing efforts to raise community awareness and highlight the importance of prevention and early detection as essential pillars in reducing incidence »»»
Qatar Rail appoints Eng. Jassim Al Ansari as new CEO
Tribune News Network Doha The new Board of Directors of Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held its first meeting at the company’s headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and attended by board members: HE Dr.Abdulaziz bin »»»
INTERIOR MINISTER MEETS CANADIAN ENVOY
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE Karim Morcos on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries, particularly insecurity and ways to»»»
Qatar takes part in IMO MEPC 84, expresses concerns over threats to maritime navigation
Tribune News Network London – UK Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO and Qatar Energy, took part in the 84th Session of the International Maritime Organisation Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held at IMO Headquarters in London from April 27 to May 1. Several environme»»»
Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump says a project will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, but offers few details. Trump in a social media post said on Sunday that “neutral and innocent” countries have been affected by the Iran war, and “we have told these Countrie»»»
Acting AG Todd Blanche: More to Comey indictment than the '8647' Instagram post - UPI.com
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted last week over a post on Instagram that the Justice Department alleges is a threat on the life of President Donald Trump. File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo May 3 (UPI) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that the indict»»»
Kenya floods and landslides death toll rises to 18
Nairobi: The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kenya has risen to 18, police said on Sunday. In a statement, police said landslides were recorded in Tharaka-Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Kiambu counties in central and eastern parts of the country following days of susta»»»
Iran Says Reviewing US Response to 14-Point Plan Delivered via Pakistani Intermediary - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with a barrage of rockets and artillery shells, and achieved confirmed hits: statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Egypt’s FDI Boom: A New Economic Chapter Amid Wider Trade Deficit
Egypt experienced a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, reaching an unprecedented $46.1 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024, as reported by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This is a significant leap from the $10 billion recorded the previous year, reflecting a robust inte»»»
Arab leaders convene for the ‘Second Arab Conference’
by Amal Saeed The Second Arab Conference began last Sunday in Cairo, organised by the Arab Federation for Human Resources Development in cooperation with the Arab Urban Development Institute, with the participation of 70 Arab countries. Ayman El Gendy, director-general of the Union, said: “The conf»»»
Hot Wheels Speed City concludes, attracts over 75,000 visitors
Doha: Qatar Calendar's "Hot Wheels Speed City" event has concluded its 34-day run, attracting more than 75,000 visitors. In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism said the family-focused activation -- billed as a first-of-its-kind experience in Qatar -- featured a diverse mix of interactive zones, »»»
Pakistani media outlets cite sources connected to the negotiations: Next few days will be crucial in determining the course and outcome of the Iranian-American negotiations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia backs Bahrain’s security measures
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday expressed support for measures taken by Bahrain to safeguard its security and preserve its sovereignty, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s support for the sovereign measures taken by »»»
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff’s clash with President Donald Trump, a Vatican source said Sunday. The source confirmed Italian media reports about the meeting, which newspapers said would take place on Thursday in a»»»
Al-Nassr slip to defeat against Al-Qadsiah as title hopes take a hit
DAMMAM: Al-Nassr suffered their first Saudi Pro League defeat since January after a 16-game winning run that had taken them to the top of the table with a five-point cushion, as Al-Qadsiah earned a 3-1 victory at the Prince Mohammed bin Fahad Stadium on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers’ Al-Qadsiah became th»»»
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff’s clash with President Donald Trump, a Vatican source said Sunday. The source confirmed Italian media reports about the meeting, which newspapers said would take place on Thursday in a»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shells, achieving confirmed hits: statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Shaibani, al-Shaar discuss investment and cooperation with Egyptian businessmen
Cairo, May.3 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar discussed in Cairo with a number of Egyptian businessmen ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between Syria and Egypt. The meeting focused on a»»»
Experts: German-Syrian forum boosts technology transfer, skills development
Damascus, May 3 (SANA) Two economic experts stressed that the German-Syrian Economic Cooperation Forum represents an important opportunity to transfer technology and develop human resources, while strengthening economic ties between Damascus and Berlin. They noted that the forum provides a platform»»»
Al-Shaibani, Al-Shaar discuss with Syrian businessmen in Egypt investment in Syria
Cairo, May.3 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met with a number of Syrian businessmen in Egypt. The meeting discussed challenges facing investment in Syria and the opportunities available, with emphasis p»»»
Germany’s Merz says not ‘giving up on working with Donald Trump’
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he would not give up on working with US President Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran. “I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship,” Merz told public broadcaster ARD in an interview set to ai»»»
A Serbian bird-watching group uses crowdfunding to buy and preserve a woodland habitat
PLANDISTE: The merry chirping of birds echoed through towering trees in a small woodland in northeastern Serbia. Down on the ground, animal tracks could be seen imprinted in the moist grass and moss. The 5-acre (2-hectare) piece of land, dubbed the Nightingale’s Forest, is a rare patch of thick gre»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Introduction to Topology and Geometry’ by Ciprian Manolescu
Topology and geometry are branches of mathematics with applications in fields ranging from physics and chemistry to computer science and economics. This textbook offers a rigorous yet accessible approach to the subject that integrates key concepts while providing a robust toolkit that can serve as »»»
Germany’s Merz says not ‘giving up on working with Donald Trump’
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he would not give up on working with US President Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran. “I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship,” Merz told public broadcaster ARD in an interview set to ai»»»
UAE e-invoicing deadline looms: What businesses must do before July 1
Dubai: UAE businesses are entering a critical preparation phase as the country moves toward mandatory e-invoicing, with July 1, 2026 set as the first key deadline. By that date, companies must select an accredited service provider (ASP) to prepare for the system’s phased rollout. Get updated faster»»»
Four killed in Colombian border city as violence spikes ahead of vote
Four people were killed Sunday in the Colombian border city of Cucuta, authorities said, amid a wave of violence just weeks before presidential elections in the South American country. The attack took place around 2am local time (0700 GMT) when two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on a group a»»»
Al-Shaibani, al-Shaar discuss economic cooperation with Egypt’s Chambers of Commerce
Damascus, May.3 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar discussed in Cairo with Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Ahmad al-Wakil ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation between S»»»
Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says
BAMAKO: A former Malian minister and critic of the ruling junta was abducted from his home by armed, hooded men, one of his family members told The Associated Press Sunday, as fallout spreads from a wave of armed attacks against the government in the conflict-battered West African nation. Mountaga »»»
Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday. United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to al»»»
Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO
Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -- an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde. Get updated faster and for FREE: Do»»»
Iran says that U.S. has responded to its peace proposal - UPI.com
The United States on Sunday responded to Iran's latest proposal to end the U.S.-Isreali war there, which has led to tankers like the pictured Indian-flagged carrier unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA May 3 (UPI) -- Iran said on Sunday that it is reviewing th»»»
'Hot Wheels Speed City' event concludes with over 75,000 visitors
DOHA: Qatar Calendar concluded its Hot Wheels Speed City event, the first of its kind in Qatar, after 34 days of thrilling activities that welcomed over 75,000 visitors.Qatar Tourism confirmed in a statement that this family-oriented event offered a diverse mix of interactive zones, including Spe»»»
Sheikha Hind celebrates a year of achievement and witnesses the largest graduation cohort at Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Doha: Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, attended the commencement ceremony of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Class of 2026. This year's graduation marked a significant milesto»»»
Tourism emerges as key driver of investment and economic activity in Syria
Damascus, May 3 (SANA) Syria’s tourism sector is increasingly positioning itself as a major engine for stimulating markets and attracting investment, amid ongoing economic transformations across the country. The sector is no longer limited to leisure activities but has evolved into an integrated in»»»
Jerusalem Christians worried but not surprised by attack on nun
JERUSALEM: Footage of an attack on a Catholic nun in Jerusalem shocked the world when it went viral this week, but for worshippers attending Sunday mass at Saint Stephen’s Basilica, it was just the latest example of mounting religious hostility. The attack on Tuesday was captured by CCTV and shared»»»
Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory
MIAMI GARDENS: Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday for his third consecutive Formula 1 victory as the 19-year-old Mercedes drivers continued to show he’s a legitimate championship contender. Antonelli started from the pole but had a slick start on a damp surface at the Miami Internati»»»
Jerusalem Christians worried but not surprised by attack on nun
JERUSALEM: Footage of an attack on a Catholic nun in Jerusalem shocked the world when it went viral this week, but for worshippers attending Sunday mass at Saint Stephen’s Basilica, it was just the latest example of mounting religious hostility. The attack on Tuesday was captured by CCTV and shared»»»
Evans caps Berlin double-header with victory after Muller wins Saturday thriller
BERLIN: Mitch Evans claimed victory in Sunday’s Berlin E-Prix, the eighth round of the Formula E season, as the Jaguar driver delivered a perfectly timed late charge to win the second race of the double-header at Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Evans spent much of the race managing energy outside»»»