Caretaker Cabinet Hands Over Executive Power to New Regular Government
Changing-of-the-guard ceremonies took place Friday after the Rumen Radev Cabinet was approved by Parliament earlier in the day. The members of the caretaker government handed over executive power to the new ministers. Newly elected Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that he believed that “our governme»»»
Radev Cabinet Appoints 18 Deputy Ministers
Eighteen deputy ministers were appointed Friday to the Rumen Radev Cabinet by a prime ministerial order, said the government press service. Nikolay Koprinkov has been named head of the political cabinet of the Prime Minister. Following are the 18 deputy ministers: Metodi Valeriev Metodiev: Deputy M»»»
After Italy visit, Rubio says he can't stop Trump's jabs at pope - UPI.com
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Palazzo Chigi, in Rome, Thursday. Rubio was in the Italian capital for high-level meetings with Italian and Vatican officials. Photo Guiseppe Lami/EPA May 8 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted his support »»»
Russia-Belarus Trade at Record Level, Despite External Difficulties - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Belarus is at a record level, despite the difficulties being created from outside, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "Trade is at a record level, despite all the difficulties being created from outside," Putin said at the meeting with Belar»»»
Yemen’s Economy Pays Heavy Price of Houthi War
Yemeni government data has revealed the scale of the unprecedented economic and humanitarian deterioration the country has suffered because of a war that has dragged on for more than a decade, saying the conflict ignited by the Houthis caused cumulative losses to the national economy estimated at a»»»
Argentina accuses WHO of politicizing hantavirus outbreak - UPI.com
Civil Guard officers and local policemen prepare the command post set up at the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Spain's Tenerife Island, during preparations Friday for the arrival of the cruise ship MV Hondius, which harbored a hantavirus outbreak. According to the World Health Organization, eight »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:40 on Friday 08-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayyada town with a loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:40 on Friday 08-05-2026 a newly established command center belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:10 on Friday 08-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayyada town with a loitering glider, and it was seen burning: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:10 on Friday 08-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayyada tow»»»
SYDF reports $83 million in pledges, $41 million collected in first quarter
Damascus, May 8 (SANA) The Syrian Development Fund‘s Q1 2026 performance report showed significant progress in the fund’s strategic foundation phase, with total pledges and donations reaching $83 million and actual collections exceeding $41 million as of March 31, representing a 46 percent collecti»»»
Instagram comment lands UAE woman in airport detention
Ajman: A woman travelling with her husband and children was detained at one of UAE airport and transferred to Ajman after authorities discovered she was wanted over an Instagram comment that triggered a legal complaint, according to an Ajman Police official. The incident was revealed by Lieutenant »»»
Trump Voices Hope Victory Day Truce Will be 'Beginning of End' for Russia-Ukraine Conflict
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed his hope that the May 9-11 ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in commemoration of the Victory Day, the end of the Great Patriotic War, will mark the "beginning of the end" for the ongoing armed conflict. "Hopefully, it is the be»»»
UN experts condemn Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla, demand activists’ release
LONDON: A group of UN experts on Friday condemned Israel’s interception of a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza and called for the immediate release of activists detained during the operation in international waters. The condemnation came via a statement signed by several UN special rapporteurs a»»»
Trump announces 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, set to take place from May 9 to May 11. Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceasefire will coincide with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations and acknowledged Ukraine’s role in World War II. He »»»
Approval of 2026 advertising and promotional programmes for packaged olive oil
Tunis, May 8 (TAP) - Members of the Tunisian Packaged Olive Oil Council approved the advertising and promotional programmes of companies for 2026 during the council’s 35th meeting held on Friday, under the chairmanship of Minister of Public Works...»»»
Tunisia secures its place on "Silk Road" caravan through "Jebel Semmama" experience
Tunis, May 8 (TAP) - The “Jebel Semmama” initiative, which focuses on issues related to pastoralism, rangelands, and mountain arts, has strengthened its international presence after Tunisian cultural and environmental activist Adnen Helali was...»»»
Indian Consulate in Dubai confirms sailor’s death at sea, offers assistance
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has expressed sorrow over an incident at sea that resulted in the death of an Indian crew member aboard a ship. In a statement, the consulate said it is in contact with the vessel’s owner and is seeking further details regarding the incident. Get updated faster and for»»»
Risk of Hantavirus spreading to general population "absolutely low": WHO
Geneva: The risk of Hantavirus spreading to the general population is "absolutely low," World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said on Friday. "This is not COVID" and its risk to the general population remains "absolutely low," Lindmeier said at a briefing in Geneva, as th»»»
Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
BARCELONA: Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice. The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Th»»»
Syria says arrested Assad-era general over chemical attack
DAMASCUS: Syria’s interior ministry on Friday announced the arrest of a general from ousted president Bashar Assad’s era, accusing him of involvement in a 2013 chemical attack on a suburb of the capital, Damascus. In August 2013, the army under Assad’s rule was accused of using chemical weapons to »»»
Syria Says Arrested Assad-Era General Over Chemical Attack
Syria's interior ministry on Friday announced the arrest of a general from ousted president Bashar al-Assad's era, accusing him of involvement in a 2013 chemical attack on a suburb of the capital, Damascus. In August 2013, the army under Assad's rule was accused of using chemical weapons to target »»»
Putin Calls Ukraine's Attack on Russia's Rostov Region Another Act of Terrorism
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin called Kiev's attack on Russia's Rostov Region another act of terrorism. "The Kiev regime has committed yet another act, undoubtedly of a terrorist nature, namely, a strike on the Rostov regional air traffic control center," the president said at »»»
US Aims to Consolidate Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Before Negotiations
A Lebanese official source told Asharq Al-Awsat there were “serious US efforts” to secure the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel before the launch of direct negotiations between the two countries under US sponsorship next Thursday. The source said that if the efforts fail, Lebanon will take part »»»
Dubai schools: KHDA issues update on remote or in-person learning
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority will announce on Sunday, May 10, whether private schools will continue with distance learning or return to in-person classes. The decision will follow an assessment of the current situation in coordination with relevant authorities. Get updated fast»»»
Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers
JAKARTA: An explosive eruption Friday of Mount Dukono on the remote Indonesian island Halmahera killed three hikers and injured five who were climbing in a restricted area around the active volcano, authorities said. About 20 climbers had set out Thursday to ascend the nearly 1,355-meter (4,445-foo»»»
Pakistan, Türkiye eye strategic climate partnership ahead of COP31 in Antalya
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Türkiye held talks aimed at forging a strategic partnership on climate resilience, flood management and water security ahead of the COP31 summit in Antalya later this year, Pakistan’s climate change ministry said on Friday. Pakistan is among the countries most severely affec»»»
UN representatives in Al-Alamein and in Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Egypt’s candidacy for the Northern African non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the years 2016-2017 is on its way to become a reality; Ameera Fouad reports Within the framework of Egypt’s Foreign Ministry tremendous efforts to gain the non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council»»»
Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension
Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension 14 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoão Fellet and Rute PinaBBC Brasil Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva greet each other at the White H»»»
First batch of UFO files is released as Trump urges the public to draw its own conclusions
WASHINGTON: Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo 11. A mysterious object making “multiple 90-degree turns” at a speedy clip. A blaringly bright object doing corkscrew twists over the skies in Kazakhstan. Those are some of the details in a new batch of files o»»»
Spain investigates suspected hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak
A 32-year-old woman in Alicante, southeastern Spain, is being tested for hantavirus after developing symptoms consistent with the infection, health officials said. According to Spanish authorities, the woman was on the same flight as a passenger linked to a deadly outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise »»»
Cumulative workers remittances reach TND 2.9 billion end of April 2026
Tunis, May 8 (TAP) - Cumulative workers' remittances reached TND 2.9 billion during the first four months of 2026, up 5.2% compared with the same period last year, according to monetary and financial indicators published on Friday by the Central...»»»
New Gaza Police Force Faces Uncertainty over Composition, Representation
The issue of allowing the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza into the enclave to begin its work remains unresolved. Israel continues to refuse its entry, while other complications persist over the conditions under which it would operate, including the creation of a police force under»»»
Adviser to Iran Supreme Leader Compares Control of Hormuz to ‘Atomic Bomb’
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader compared control over the Strait of Hormuz to having an "atomic bomb" on Friday, and vowed not to relinquish it. Adviser Mohammad Mokhber said Iran had long "neglected" its privileged position along the strait, a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments that Tehra»»»
European Commission ridiculed over use of Spiderman meme in propaganda push
The European Commission has faced ridicule after using a popular internet meme to portray critics of the EU as conspiracy theorists. On Thursday, the bloc’s executive branch posted a variation of the well-known ‘Peter Parker glasses’ four-panel meme on social media. The format, taken from the Tobey»»»
BTS meets Mexican president as 50,000 fans gather in Mexico City - UPI.com
Sheinbaum praises K-pop group for connecting Mexico and South Korea Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (2-L) reacts alongside members of the South Korean K-pop group BTS during a visit to the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 06 May 2026. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez / EPA May 7 (Asia Today) »»»
FM receives Mauritanian Ambassador to Tunisia on conclusion of his mission
Tunis, May 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Friday received Ambassador of Mauritania to Tunisia Ali Ould Sidi Ali, who paid him a farewell visit on the conclusion of his mission in the...»»»
Rumen Radev's Cabinet Sworn In, Politicians React to Lineup
Parliament voted Friday to approve the composition of the new Cabinet with Prime Minister Rumen Radev. All of the votes in favour, a total of 122, came from Progressive Bulgaria. Democratic Bulgaria (21 MPs), Movement for Rights and Freedoms (21 MPs), Continue the Change (16 MPs) and Vazrazhdane (1»»»
Cuba calls new U.S. measures ‘ruthless economic aggression’ - UPI.com
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reacted to new U.S. sanctions, saying on social media that the island's population "already knows the cruelty behind the actions of the U.S. government." File Photo by Adalberto Roque/EPA/Pool May 8 (UPI) -- Cuba vehemently opposed new measures adopted by the Unite»»»
Virginia Supreme Court overrules state's redistricting vote - UPI.com
The Virginia supreme court overturned the new redistricting map that Virginia voters already approved. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that a measure to redraw the state's congressional districts to add more Democratic seats viola»»»
CENTCOM: U.S. disables two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to break blockade - UPI.com
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision missile at the smokestack of the M/T Sevda, an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Friday. Image courtesy of CENTCOM May 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. military said it disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers entering a port in the Gulf of Oman »»»
UAE to announce in-person or remote classes on May 10 after safety review
The Ministry of Education has said the approved learning model for the upcoming period—whether in-person or remote—will be announced on the evening of Sunday, 10 May 2026. The decision will follow an assessment of the current situation in coordination with relevant authorities, the ministry said. G»»»
TA’ZIZ Signs $28.5bn Supply Agreements and Targets New $10bn Chemicals Expansion
ABU DHABI — TA’ZIZ has unveiled a major expansion of the United Arab Emirates’ industrial chemicals sector through agreements and planned investments exceeding $38 billion, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s long-term strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, supply-chain resilience, and industrial self-»»»
New world order: Why the old global system is gone but no replacement is ready
“A new world order must be built to ensure economic justice and equal political security for all nations. An end to the arms race is an essential prerequisite for the establishment of such an order.” This year marks the 40th anniversary of those words from the Soviet-Indian Delhi Declaration, signe»»»
EU and GCC meet to address Middle East war fallout and strengthen cooperation
Milan, May 8 (SANA) The Doha Forum and the Mediterranean Dialogues (MED), in partnership with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) and the Center for International Policy Research (CIPR), convened a joint EU-GCC initiative Thursday at Palazzo Clerici in Milan to discuss »»»
UAE to announce learning model for schools on May 10 after safety review
The Ministry of Education has said the approved learning model for the upcoming period—whether in-person or remote—will be announced on the evening of Sunday, 10 May 2026. The decision will follow an assessment of the current situation in coordination with relevant authorities, the ministry said. G»»»
Fuel-laden motor launch destroyed by fire in south Philippine port
Manila: A motor launch carrying at least 140 drums of fuel was destroyed by fire on Friday night while docked at a private wharf in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, authorities said. The vessel, bound for Tawi-Tawi province and loaded with drums of diesel, caught fire at around 530 p.m. »»»
Cash-strapped Zamalek eye record CAF Cup winners prize
JOHANNESBURG: Financially-embattled Egyptian club Zamalek will pocket a record four-million-dollar CAF Confederation Cup prize if they beat Algerian outfit USM Alger in the two-leg final. USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd and the return game is set for Cairo on May 16 »»»
French couple from virus-hit ship describe voyage as ‘unlikely adventure’
RENNES, France: Julia and Roland Seitre, a French couple aboard the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, said passengers remained calm, called their journey an “unlikely adventure,” and urged against unnecessary drama. Their ship left Ushuaia on the southern tip of Argentina on April 1 »»»
Libya Launches ‘Large-Scale’ Crackdown on Crime in Major Oil City
Authorities in western Libya's city of Zawiya, which houses a major oil terminal and a large refinery, said on Friday they had launched a "large-scale operation" against criminal groups, as clashes and explosions were heard. Security forces and military units carried out raids and arrests from dawn»»»