Lebanon and Israel are set to hold their first round of direct talks in Washington next week aimed at establishing a framework for bilateral negotiations, based on five key demands put forward by Beirut, as Lebanon urges the United States to pressure Israel to uphold the ceasefire agreement. Offici»»»

On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman officially declared V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe. People jam Piccadilly Circus during celebration of V-E Day on May 8, 1945, in London. UPI File Photo May 8 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto becomes t»»»

Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attended the event, reviewing the 5,000-ton ship’s combat readiness and operational capabilities, North Korean media report. The country's leader ordered to transfer the ship to the Navy by mid-June.Two Choe Hyon vessels were commissioned in 2025In April 2025,»»»

The regional environmental committee in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has rejected plans for a small hydropower project and two wind farms, citing environmental concerns. The Environment, Spatial Planning and Development Committee of the Epirus Region issued a unanimous negative opinion on a propose»»»

Speaking from Parliament's rostrum on Friday, prime Minister-designate Rumen Radev ”thanked the Bulgarian citizens whose votes brought an end to the political crisis.” He addressed MPs ahead of a vote on the cabinet line-up he proposed on Thursday. Radev added that, for the first time in years, a c»»»

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael TeferiBBC Africa Hiwot Fana Specialised HospitalThe "five blessings" have been named Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira and Ansar A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani held a meeting yesterday with private sector representatives from Qatar Chamber and the Qatari Businessmen Association. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing engagement with the business commun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is increasingly positioning itself as a preferred investment destination with its strong financial foundations and economic strategy, drawing attention from international investors and industry leaders, according to experts. “Capital is becoming more selective,” Andrew Scott, a D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thailand stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and its people, ensuring a relationship defined by mutual respect and long-standing goodwill, Thai Embassy said in a statement. It added that in this spirit the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha launched “Together at the Table: Thailand & Qatar”»»»

Indigenous people in the Andes domesticated the potato - a great source of starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber - 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, making this tuber a central part of their diet. These people then experienced genetic adaptations beneficial for such a diet that are still seen in their desc»»»

Russia's army said Friday it was responding "symmetrically" to attacks by Ukraine during a unilateral two-day ceasefire ordered by Moscow that Kyiv never agreed to, said AFP. The Russian defense ministry said in a statement on social media that Ukraine fired hundreds of drones across the front line»»»

The Hague, May 8 (SANA) Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais said Thursday that Syria was continuing efforts to pursue accountability for war crimes and strengthen policies aimed at preventing impunity, during participation in the Justice Matters conference held at the Peace Palace in The Hague. »»»

Almost three-quarters of Romanian employees (74%) fail cybersecurity testing, and managers are the most vulnerable to this phenomenon, according to the conclusions of the "Cyber Literacy Audit 2026" study released on Thursday.As many as 44% of respondents use a hybrid infrastructure, combining pers»»»

Romania has started the development of a national anti-poverty strategy and the consolidation of social inclusion, being the first member country of the European Union to concretely respond to the European call in this regard, in a context where almost one in five Romanians lives on the poverty lin»»»

Diverzum, a digital discount and loyalty platform for students in Central and Eastern Europe, has published a study focused on Generation Z in Romania, highlighting structural changes in consumer behavior and in the way young people interact with brands. Approximately 3 million people aged between »»»

Romania has comparative advantages in areas such as electronics, precision measuring devices and machinery, while its experience in the nuclear energy sector and the development of the IT industry could support the expansion of service exports, according to specialists from the Energy Policy Group »»»

Romanians place the highest trust in public schools and universities, the Army, and the National Bank of Romania (BNR), reveals a survey conducted by the APSAP Training Centre.According to the survey, 56% of respondents say their trust in public institutions has declined over the past two years, a »»»

Rating agencies and investors are waiting to see how Romania's political situation clarifies, but as long as the country stays on the path of the past ten months, there is no reason to fear a downgrade, and Romania should even aim to have the negative outlook removed, State Treasury director-genera»»»

Romania will register economic growth at the end of this year, under conditions in which investments will increase without precedent in the second and third quarters, on the basis of projects financed through the NRRP and cohesion policy, the interim Minister of Labor, Dragos Pislaru said on Thursd»»»

The leu-euro exchange rate could register fluctuations in both directions in the coming period and tensions may continue until there are clear answers regarding Romania's political and financial stability, Spokesperson of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Dan Suciu said on Thursday."It is a period»»»

The euro/leu exchange rate reached this week new historic high levels, while the depreciation of the national currency began more visible in economy, by price rises, higher credit rates and changes in consummer behaviour, according to an analysis made by an investment company. “Every day of the wee»»»

The national curency depreciated on Thursday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank (BNR) at 5.2661 lei, on the drop by 0.27 bani (-0.05%) against the previous quotation of 5.2688 lei. The leu value went up against the US dollar, quoted at 4.4727 lei, on the drop by 0.19 bani (»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean on Thursday highlighted Parliament's role in Romania's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, particularly in terms of legislative harmonisation to align with the organisation's standards."Romania's accession to the OECD is »»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union, (USR) through their presidents, agreed to coordinate their next steps in Parliament, in the interim Government and at the consultations at Cotroceni Palace, as a response to the "PSD's destructive action against good governance", announce»»»

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) and the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria signed a cooperation protocol on Thursday aimed at supporting the exchange of professional experience, jurisprudential dialogue and strengthening institutional capacity in the field of constitutional justice."The Con»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, had a meeting on Thursday with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is visiting Bucharest, on which occasion they discussed the security of the Eastern Flank and the Black Sea region, air defense and the way in which»»»

Romania's acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta, and Chief of Defence Gheorghita Vlad on Thursday met Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Giuseppe Cavo Dragone to discuss the importance of increasing defence spending to 5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).According to a the Romanian Defence Mi»»»

Almost three-quarters (71.9%) of Romanians would vote "yes" in a referendum for the union with the Republic of Moldova, while 21.4% would vote against, according to the findings of the Informat.ro Barometer survey conducted by INSCOP Research.According to the survey, 2.1% said they were undecided, »»»

The Republic of Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has acknowledged that residents of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, like those in the breakaway region of Transnistria, are being targeted by propaganda aimed at destabilising the country.He said tensions in Transnistria and th»»»

The NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium will take place in Bucharest on 15 and 16 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) informed on Thursday.The event is the Alliance's most important forum in the area, bringing together officials and experts from member states.The main objective of the NATO meet»»»

Two F-16 aircraft on Air Policing duty took off on Thursday morning from the 86th Air Base in Fetesti (86th Air Base "Lieutenant Aviator Gheorghe Mociorni) after ground radar systems detected a drone briefly entering Romanian airspace in the Chilia area, the National Defence Ministry (MApN) informe»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is stretching its health system, with children filling hospital wards and doctors struggling to contain a surge in infections that have killed more than 300 youngsters. The South Asian nation had made advancements in vaccinations to help ste»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr’s march toward their first Saudi Pro League title since 2019 continued on Thursday with a hard-fought 4-2 away victory over Al-Shabab. Joao Felix was the hero of the game with a hat-trick, but Cristiano Ronaldo also had a big night as he reached the milestone of 100 goals in the Sa»»»

RIYADH: Saudi chef Mona Mosly was one of the Kingdom’s first professional female chefs, best known regionally for her eight-season stint as a judge on the Middle East version of “Top Chef.” Mosly built her career working in restaurants across Europe and the Middle East. For the past three years, sh»»»

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon’s civil defense, the rescue organization said Friday, a day after another strike killed a rescuer from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee. In a statement, the civil defense said their rescuer was killed “as a resul»»»

MELBOURNE: Three Australian women were refused bail when they appeared in courts on Friday charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 others whom police allege are linked to the Daesh group. The four women and nine children, who have spent years i»»»

A German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other guests reserving them with towels, according to BBC. The man, who has not been identified, was on holiday in Greece with his family in 2024, and said he spent 20 minutes a day trying »»»

Addressing reporters upon entering Parliament on Friday, Progressive Bulgaria leader and prime minister-designate Rumen Radev said that his coalition would submit proposals for legislative amendments aimed at strengthening price controls on Monday. Radev said the new government’s top priorities wou»»»

AE Coin, the UAE’s first AED-pegged stablecoin licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, and USD Universal (USDU), a USD-backed stablecoin regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and registered by the Central Bank of the UAE as a Foreign Paym»»»

In March 2026, the volume of retail trade was 10.6% higher according to raw data, or 8.2% higher in calendar (and Easter effects) adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 2.6% in special»»»

Seventeen Americans are on a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak early Friday as it heads to Spain's Canary Islands. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 8 (UPI) -- At least five U.S. states are monitoring former passengers of a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak, health offi»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused significant economic disruption and risks escalating regional tensions into a global crisis. The remarks were made yesterday by Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, H E Sheik»»»

By Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt* US President Donald Trump tasked some 50,000 troops to his war against Iran, sending them in aircraft carriers, destroyers, Marine expeditionary units and warplanes. With parachutes in their packs and survival kits at their sides, they have been part of Trump’s decla»»»

Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other on Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters. "On the Russian side, there was not even a token attempt to cease fire on the front," Ukrainian Presiden»»»

Márton Melléthei-Barna has withdrawn his candidacy for justice minister, he announced on his Facebook page on Thursday. Melléthei-Barna said there is unprecedented social consensus behind restoring the rule of law and delivering justice; in the election, a record 3.3 million people voted for change»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s agricultural sector is poised for sustained expansion over the coming years, supported by strong government policies, technological innovation, and rising private investment to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on imports. According to a recent report by Mordor Intel»»»

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Iranian forces delivered a swift and powerful counterattack against US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, inflicting “significant damage” in direct retaliation for American airstrikes on an Iranian oil tanker and civilian coastal areas, a top military spokesperson announced.»»»

Three Australian women were refused bail when they appeared in courts on Friday charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 others whom police allege are linked to the ISIS group. The four women and nine children, who have spent years in Roj camp i»»»

Japanese authorities confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026, with media reports saying police were also investigating two other possible cases. The victim, reportedly a 55-year-old woman, died on April 21 in Iwate prefecture in northern Japan, an environment ministry official said. Me»»»