Qatar Post secures international certification for data privacy management
Doha: Qatar Post has become the third national organization to obtain the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification for Personal Information Management Systems (PIMS), marking a milestone in its data protection efforts. The certification recognizes the company's role as both a controller and processor of pe»»»
Trump: Iran 'should wave the white flag of surrender'
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran’s military capability and said Tehran “should wave the white flag of surrender” but is too proud to do so.Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran’s military has been reduced to firing “peashooters” and that Tehran private»»»
Death toll in Lebanon reaches 2,702 since Israel-Hezbollah war began
The Health Ministry in Beirut said Tuesday that 8,311 people were also wounded during the same period. The latest Israel-Hezbollah war started on March 2, when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel following the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran. A ceasefire has been in place since April 17 but both »»»
Brnabic meets with representatives of EU candidate countries
COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Tuesday she had had a discussion with the parliament speakers of other EU candidate countries in Copenhagen about the necessity that the same rules apply to all in the EU accession process. Brnabic, who was in Copenhagen for a conference o»»»
Ragus receives Uzbek ambassador to Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus, who also chairs the parliament's foreign affairs committee, met with Uzbek Ambassador to Belgrade Oybek Shakhavdinov on Tuesday to discuss strengthening of cooperation and a confirmation of support for Serbia's territorial integrity. Ragus »»»
Russia Convinced Nuclear War Must Never Be Unleashed - Foreign Ministry
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia is convinced that a nuclear war must never be unleashed, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov, the head of the Russian delegation to the 2026 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, said on Tuesday. "Russia is fully cogniza»»»
Sheikh Mohammed: Under leadership of Mohamed bin Zayed, Armed Forces will remain impregnable fortress
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, delivered a speech on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the unification of the Armed Forces, in which he praised their honourable national roles, as well as the dedication and sacrifices of »»»
Scattered showers expected in far north-west on Tuesday night
Tunis, May 5 (TAP) - The weather will be sometimes very cloudy in the north on Tuesday night, with scattered showers expected in the far north-west, and partly cloudy elsewhere. Temperatures will range between 15°C and 20°C in the north and midland,...»»»
Inflation rate stands at 5.5% in April 2026 (INS)
Tunis, May 5 (TAP) - The inflation rate stood at 5.5% in April 2026, year-on-year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS), following an acceleration in the pace of price increases for the "Food" group (8.2% in April 2026,...»»»
Sudan Recalls Ambassador to Ethiopia Over Drone Attack on Khartoum Airport
The Sudanese government accused Ethiopia of being behind recent drone attacks on sites including Khartoum airport and recalled its ambassador on Tuesday. In response, Ethiopia’s foreign ministry issued a statement saying it “rejects (the) baseless accusations.” A military spokesperson in Sudan said»»»
US Says Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite Exchange of Fire; UAE Under Attack
The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact despite an exchange of fire the previous day as US forces attempted to force open the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said it had destroyed six Irani»»»
Regional train link to Florina to revive this month
A regional train service between the towns of Florina and Edessa in northern Greece will be restored in the coming weeks after being suspended for more than three years, authorities said Tuesday. The Infrastructure and Transport Ministry said in a statement that by the end of May two trains will ru»»»
Italy’s Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos circulate
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that fake images of her generated by artificial intelligence were circulating online, warning that such false photos could deceive the public and target people unable to defend themselves. Meloni said in a statement that several fake pho»»»
Albanian Parliamentary Committee Expands Oversight to Government Ministries
Albania’s Committee on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation, and Institutional Oversight has approved a new work calendar to continue its monitoring efforts, shifting its focus toward government ministries after facing limitations in accessing the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK). The so-called»»»
Parliamentary Committee Advances Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Nomination Amid Opposition Criticism
The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Media has approved the candidacy of Genta Bungo as Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, relying solely on the votes of Socialist Party members. The nomination has now been forwarded to the plenary session, where at least 71 votes are requi»»»
Sheikh Hamdan: UAE's Armed Forces are the nation’s pride
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, paid tribute to the commanders, officers, and personnel of the Armed Forces, affirming that the»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:00 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 a military vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the vicinity of Al-Qantara town square with a loitering glider: statement 12 - 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 13:00 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 a military vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the vicinit»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:10 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Adshit Al-Qusayr town with artillery shells: statement 13 - 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 15:10 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Adshit Al-»»»
Tunisair schedules 44 flights to transport 5,700 pilgrims for Hajj 2026
Tunis, May 5 (TAP) - Tunisia’s national carrier Tunisair announced on Tuesday the scheduling 44 round-trip flights to transport around 5,700 pilgrims to the Holy Sites during the period from May 7 to June 14, 2026, departing from five Tunisian...»»»
US mulls pre-release checks for AI models – report
The White House is weighing the possibility of reviewing new artificial intelligence models before official release, marking a potential shift from its current hands-off approach, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing sources. According to the outlet, the administration of US President Dona»»»
US strikes failed to set back Iran’s nuclear program – Reuters
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have failed to push back the timeline for Tehran potentially acquiring a nuclear weapon, Reuters reported on Monday, citing intelligence sources. Tehran could still reportedly produce a bomb in roughly a year – the same estimate as after last June’s attacks on its key nuc»»»
Lindsey Graham urges Trump to flood Iran with guns
US President Donald Trump should send large amounts of weapons to Iranian civilians in order to spark a civil war in the country, Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the biggest cheerleaders of the US-Israeli war on Iran, has suggested. Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday, the South Carolin»»»
Colombian mercenaries ‘dying for nothing’ in Ukraine, President Gustavo Petro says
Colombian citizens who travel to Ukraine to fight as mercenaries are “dying for nothing,” President Gustavo Petro has said. The Colombian leader took aim at Kiev’s use of foreign fighters in a post on X on Tuesday. He was reacting to a Ukrainian media report praising what it described as 7,000 Colo»»»
London police investigating fire at former synagogue as arson - UPI.com
Forensics officers investigate a fire at a former synagogue in east London on Tuesday. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA May 5 (UPI) -- Counterterrorism police in London said they're investigating a fire at a former synagogue Tuesday as potential arson. Police were notified about the fire just after 5 a.m. on»»»
Inflation rate stands at 5.5% in April 2026 (INS)
Tunis, May 5 (TAP) - The inflation rate stood at 5.5% in April 2026, year-on-year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).»»»
Large transaction on warehouse market sees Murapol shareholder buying Savills IM
Ares Management Corporation has purchased a major logistics portfolio in Poland from Savills Investment Management, marking one of the largest warehouse transactions of 2026, valued at over €250 million. The portfolio includes five logistics centers in cities such as Warsaw, Poznan, Szczecin, and R»»»
Filing taxes sooner may lead to lower interest
Poland’s Ministry of Finance has proposed introducing tax settlements that would allow taxpayers to reach agreements with tax authorities, led by Deputy Finance Minister Jaroslaw Neneman. The main benefit is lower interest on overdue taxes, especially if taxpayers apply early, and no additional fee»»»
Iran Nobel Winner Mohammadi ‘Between Life and Death’, Say Supporters
Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is fighting for her life after being hospitalized under guard for the last five days with a heart condition, her supporters said on Tuesday. "We are not just fighting for the freedom of Narges, we are fighting so that her heart continues to b»»»
Cruise passengers face being stranded at sea after hantavirus outbreak
Cruise passengers face being stranded at sea after hantavirus outbreak Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJake Lapham Watch: On board MV Hondius off Cape Verde amid hantavirus outbreak "We're not just a story. We're not just headlines, we're people with families, with lives, with people wai»»»
Flawed migration stats leave children unseen along the Balkan route
Official figures on the Balkan migratory route are underestimating the real number of people passing through Europe’s Eastern corridor, diluting the urgency of helping children travelling alone, according to advocacy group Save the Children. A report by Save the Children found that underreported cr»»»
Ten years in the making: Inside the EU’s social security reform for cross-border workers
The EU has finally agreed to reform social security for cross-border workers — after a decade of failed negotiations and repeated deadlock over key provisions. The Cyprus EU presidency brokered the deal during a meeting of EU ambassadors earlier in April in what is being framed as a victory for pat»»»
Malaysia among most resilient emerging markets to global shocks, says Moody's
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is among the most resilient emerging markets to global shocks, Moody's Ratings said Tuesday. The rating agency said in a report that Malaysia, alongside India, Thailand, Indonesia and Mexico, has consistently shown strength during periods of market stress. It noted that these»»»
Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money
Rome: World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a greater share of the prize money. "I feel like the show is on us. Without us there wouldn't be a tournament and there wouldn't be that entertainment," the four-time Grand Slam »»»
Race to Find Port for Cruise Ship Battling Deadly Rodent Virus
Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship battling a hantavirus outbreak, as it remained off the West African coast with passengers isolating after three people died. The World Health Organization said the MV Hondius could head from Cape Verde to Spain's Canary Islands, thou»»»
Israeli Strikes Kill Three Palestinians, Including a Child, in Gaza, Medics Say
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians, including a child, and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics said a Palestinian was killed and two others were wounded by an Israeli airstrike near the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City, while ano»»»
President Iotova Will Hand Mandate to Form a Government on May 7
President Iliana Iotova said Tuesday she will hand over the first exploratory mandate to form a government at 5:00 p.m. on May 7, speaking to reporters after consultations with parliamentary group representatives. “I have the assurance of Progressive Bulgaria that they will come with a fulfilled ma»»»
More than 192,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan have returned home since Assad’s fall
LONDON: More than 192,000 Syrian refugees registered with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Jordan have voluntarily returned to the Syrian Arab Republic since the fall of the Bashar Assad regime on Dec. 8, 2024. Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad Momani confirmed in a post on X that Amm»»»
No: 83, 5 May 2026, Regarding the Third Meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council
The third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council will be held in Ankara on 6 May 2026, under the co-chairmanship of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, and H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.»»»
UAE President on 50th anniversary of Armed Forces Unification: The UAE draws its strength from its people and its unity
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that since its founding, the UAE has pursued prosperity for its people and for the world, while responding with decisiveness and strength to anything threatening its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its people and reside»»»
Cairo University: A history beyond a century
By Amira Elhamy King Fuad I University, this was the original name of one of the most significant educational institution in Egypt, Cairo University. Cairo University is Egypt’s premier public university. It was founded on 21 December 1908. It was originally founded by a committee of private citize»»»
UAE air defenses 'actively engaging' Iran missiles, drones
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday its air defenses were engaging missiles and drones coming from Iran for the second consecutive day, weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war. "UAE air defense systems are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the defense ministry said i»»»
Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack on Khartoum airport
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday a drone attack targeting Khartoum International Airport on Monday. The drone was shot down by Sudan’s air defenses as it approached the airport from the south and caused no damage or casualties, airport officials said. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minist»»»
Macron Croons Classic Ballads at a State Dinner in Armenia for the French Leader
French President Emmanuel Macron stole some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia's capital this week when he crooned classic ballads, including “La Bohème,” at a glitzy state dinner. Macron was joined by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums and celebrated jazz musician V»»»
Wagner's network of ex-soldiers marches in Murmansk
Dozens of men wearing insignia, flags and medals took part in a car rally commemorating fallen mercenaries from the Murmansk region, marking the 12th anniversary of the founding of the state-funded private military company Wagner. Although the Russian Criminal Code prohibits private military compan»»»
QBC channel highlights Qatar's economic achievements, spotlights investment opportunities
Doha: Economic experts said the launch of the new QBC business television channel by the Qatar Media Corporation marks a significant strategic step, amid robust economic growth and ongoing transformations aligned with the diversification and sustainability goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. In st»»»
Race to find port for cruise ship battling deadly rodent virus
Praia, Cape Verde: Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship battling a hantavirus outbreak, as it remained off the West African coast with passengers isolating after three people died. The World Health Organization said the MV Hondius could head from Cape Verde to Spain's C»»»
UK pro-Palestinian activists found guilty of criminal damage in Elbit factory raid
LONDON: Four British pro-Palestinian activists were on Tuesday convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defense firm Elbit, with one of the defendants found guilty of hitting a police officer with a sledgehammer. Prosecutors at London’s Woolwich Crown C»»»
What is the US KC-135 Stratotanker ‘flying gas station’ that lost signal over Gulf?
Dubai: A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker triggered a “7700” distress signal — the universal code for an in-flight emergency — while flying over the Arabian Gulf, before its transponder signal disappeared, according to flight-tracking data. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, though the»»»
Macron Says US and EU Are Wasting Time on Tariff Threats as Trump Fumes Over Germany
Europe and the United States have more important things to do than waste time on tariff threats, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced higher duties on European vehicles. Trump said on Friday that he would increase the tariffs charged on cars and truc»»»
Food delivery rider charged over drive-by stoning attacks on women
A food delivery rider was formally charged Tuesday over a string of drive-by stoning attacks that targeted women walking in the affluent northern Athens suburbs. The 28-year-old suspect, who is a Pakistani national, was arrested on Monday in Nea Erythraia, where many of the attacks against pedestri»»»