Eight people have been convicted for operating a counterfeit currency workshop that produced fake US dollar bills in a warehouse in Kordelio near Thessaloniki. The court imposed sentences of up to five years and four months, depending on each defendant’s level of involvement. The case dates to Febr»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call on Monday with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, HH the Amir expressed Qatar's strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in »»»

Abu Dhabi: Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has condemned the dangerous Iranian escalation following today’s attacks targeting the country, saying the targeting of civilians is nothing but the “moral bankruptcy” of a regime that has chosen aggression while dealing with its ne»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established artillery emplacement of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Rab Thalathin wit»»»

The United Arab Emirates has officially withdrawn from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), according to a statement posted by the group on X on Sunday. The exit took effect on May 1 – the same day Abu Dhabi’s withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Co»»»

Across the Middle East, extreme heat has become more than a seasonal challenge. In markets such as Saudi Arabia, rising temperatures are increasingly shaping how people live, how homes are designed, and how technology is expected to perform. Cooling has long been viewed as a necessity in the region»»»

LONDON: Syrian and Lebanese border authorities on Monday reopened the Qamar Bridge and the Al-Buqaia border crossing for pedestrian traffic, improving mobility between the two countries. Qamar Bridge, the official name for the crossing in Syria, has remained closed since Israel bombed it in late No»»»

Amazon announced Monday that it's expanding its chain supply services. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- Retail giant Amazon announced Monday that it will open its supply chain networks to other businesses as part of its new Amazon Supply Chain Services, which include»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A land acquisition agreement was inked on Monday between the Sousse Competitiveness Cluster (NOVATION CITY) and Taikang Electronics TUNISIA, the representative of the Chinese group specialising in precision mechatronics systems...»»»

Riyadh, May 4 (SANA) A delegation from the Syrian Arab Standards and Metrology Organization (SASMO), led by Director General Yaser Alaiwi, met Monday with the management of GCC LAB in Saudi Arabia — a specialized center for testing, inspection, and calibration services — to discuss ways of strength»»»

Israel intends to intensify its attacks on Hezbollah, Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper said Monday, as an Israeli security official insisted that, "contrary to the impression" that Israel’s hands are tied, “Hezbollah will be hit in places it did not think" Israel would reach. "The Americans may »»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health has discussed with the World Bank Group, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), ways to deepen cooperation in the healthcare sector, with a focus on localising pharmaceutical production and improving service quality. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar me»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, His Highness the Amir expressed Qatar's strong condemnation of the I»»»

Poland is bracing for a surge of illegal weapons from Ukraine after the end of the conflict with Russia, with police warning that a “smuggling boom” could eclipse the decades-long Balkan weapons crisis, a law enforcement official told Rzeczpospolita. The newspaper reported on Monday that the Polish»»»

A top White House official has said Iran is on the brink of an “extreme calamity” and hunger as the US is counting on economic pressure to secure its objectives in the conflict. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports and intensified sanctions after a bombing campaign faile»»»

The Ambassador of China to Libya, Ma Xue Liang, Belgasem Hafter, Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, and the Mayor of Benghazi participated in the inauguration ceremony of COSCO’s direct shipping line between China and the city of Benghazi today, marking the arrival o»»»

The UAE activated its missile defense system in response to missile and drone attacks from Iran. File Photo by Mhic Chambers/EPA May 4 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates activated its missile alert system for the first time since a cease-fire between the United States and Iran in April, accusing Ira»»»

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced a temporary shift to distance learning across all higher education institutions in the UAE from Tuesday, 5 May to Friday, 8 May 2026. The ministry said the measure applies nationwide, with exceptions for priority academic progra»»»

Damascus, May 5 (SANA) Syria condemned the attack that targeted a United Arab Emirates tanker by Iranian drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, considering the attack a flagrant violation of freedom of international navigation and the rules of international law. The Syrian Ministry of Foreig»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. In a statement issued on Monday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack»»»

A branch of the Catholic church expressed deep concern Monday over reports that Israel was demolishing civilian and religious buildings in parts of southern Lebanon under its control, following claims that a convent had been bulldozed. The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon urged »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has announced the implementation of distance learning from Tuesday, 5 May, until Friday, 8 May 2026, for students, teachers and administrative staff across nurseries and all public and private schools nationwide. The ministry said the measure aims to ensure the safe»»»

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran on Monday, schools across the UAE initially reassured parents that operations would continue as normal, while closely monitoring the situation and prioritising student safety. However, as the situation evolved, the Ministry of Educ»»»

An Israeli military official said Monday that the army remained on high alert and was monitoring the situation after a U.S. admiral said forces destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles. "The IDF (Israeli military) is closely monitoring the situation and remains on high alert... our air de»»»

Two people were injured when a residential building was targeted in Oman's Bukha along the coastline of the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Monday. "A security source reported that a residential building for employees of a company in the Tibat area of Bukha was targeted, resulting in mode»»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about Cuba a “dangerous and unprecedented escalation” and warned of what he described as an increase in military threats. File Photo by Adalberto Roque/EPA/Pool May 4 (UPI) -- Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Arme»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - The French Embassy in Tunis on Monday congratulated all the teams of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad for their outstanding work, on the 70th anniversary of the ministry’s establishment (May 3,...»»»

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesGen Assimi Goïta promised to tackle Mali's long-running security crisis when he seized power in 2020 Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goï»»»

The Russian Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during celebratory events. Russia, in declaring the ceasefire, expects the Ukrainian side to follow its example, the MoD said. "In accordance with the decision of Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces V.V.»»»

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran on Monday, schools across the UAE reassured parents that operations would continue as normal, while closely monitoring the situation and prioritising student safety. Several schools sent communications to families throughout the da»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A workshop on sustainable, inclusive and resilient oasis systems is being held from May 4 to 6 in Tozeur, bringing together institutional representatives, professional stakeholders, sectoral organisations and focal points of the...»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP)- Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh met on Monday with a delegation from the Chinese company “Taikang Electronics,” which has chosen Tunisia as its first production destination outside China.The company,...»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad celebrated, on Monday, May 3, 2026, the 70th anniversary of its establishment (May 3, 1956), during a ceremony held at its headquarters in Tunis, in the presence of...»»»

Damascus, May 4 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Syrian Arab Republic, Nuh Yilmaz, in Damascus on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and their repercuss»»»

Police in the Greater Athens region have broken a drugs ring, arresting three people, and confiscated more than 15 kilograms of marijuana, as well as cocaine and cash, authorities said Monday. Two of the suspects were arrested Saturday afternoon following a tip-off, and the third several hours late»»»

Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev told the European Parliament's Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) on Monday he is proud that Bulgaria sought EU support for the early parliamentary elections on April 19. Sofia's move consisted in asking for the EU Rapid Respo»»»

GRACANICA - A Serb man was beaten up in Donja Gusterica, Kosovo-Metohija, on Monday and subsequently hospitalised with injuries at a Gracanica clinic. A female employee of the Donja Gusterica health centre was also physically attacked by the assailants for trying to protect the man and had to be ho»»»

The Danube City Tower and the skyline are seen during sunset in Vienna, Austria. Austrian officials announced Monday that they've expelled three Russian diplomats for suspected espionage in Vienna. File photo by Christian Bruna/EPA-EFE May 4 (UPI) -- Authorities in Austria have expelled three membe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket barrag»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in casualties to three Indian nationals. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a da»»»

The US has threatened to sanction shipping companies that pay Iran tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has been effectively closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that started in late February, with traffic restricted to a single IRGC-controlled corridor under a d»»»

A 15-year-old boy was injured Sunday night in an attack by a group of unknown assailants in the Neos Kosmos neighborhood of Athens. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Vouliagmenis Avenue and Ilias Iliou Street, when about 10 individuals approached »»»

Astypalaia in the southern Aegean Sea has become the latest Greek island to be declared in a temporary state of emergency due a lack of drinking water. The Environment and Energy Ministry’s decision Monday is effective for three months. While not restricting local consumers’ access to water or hiki»»»

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding announced the appointment of Basel Shaddad as Holding Chief Executive Officer, with full executive authority as Holding CEO, effective 4 May 2026. The Board of Directors welcomed Shaddad’s appointment, to lead a new phase that continues the strong growth trajectory ac»»»

MUSCAT: Two people were injured when a residential building was targeted in Oman’s Bukha along the coastline of the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on Monday. “A security source reported that a residential building for employees of a company in the Tibat area of Bukha was targeted, resulting»»»

Speaking at today’s Cabinet meeting held in the coastal city of Qaser Al-Akhyar, about 75 kms east of Tripoli, Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba revealed Libya’s new unified 2026 budget: The 2026 unified budget totals LD 167.36 billion. Chapter 1: LD 73.36 bn – salaries Chapter 2: LD 10 bn – ope»»»

Three Indian nationals have been injured in recent attacks in Fujairah, the Indian Embassy in the UAE said on Monday. The embassy confirmed it is in contact with local authorities to ensure the injured receive adequate medical treatment and support. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gul»»»

Tunis, May 4 (TAP) - A grant facility dubbed “NUMÜ,” aimed at supporting the rollout of business support services designed to accelerate the growth and sustainability of Tunisian enterprises, has been launched.This mechanism falls under the “WATANI”...»»»

The extension of the third metro line in Sofia's Poduyane region is an example of a successfully implemented strategic infrastructure project, and construction of the route towards Slatina region is being carried out on schedule, Metropolitan JSC Director Nikolay Naydenov told journalists during an»»»

Speaking at a regular video conference with military contingents abroad on the eve of May 6th, Day of Valour and of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said Monday that he expects the defence budget to be increased, as Bulgaria has committed to do so. In his welc»»»