Caracas, May 1 (SANA) Venezuela has signed agreements with two American companies to boost oil production, a step it says reflects improved relations with the United States after the removal of former president Nicolás Maduro. According to Agence France‑Presse, the companies Hunt Overseas Oil Compa»»»

TEXAS: A small plane crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, officials said Friday. The crash happened Thursday night in Wimberley, a city about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest of Austin, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said in a Facebook post. The Federal Aviation Adminis»»»

BEIRUT: Ahed Badawi lived for more than a decade in Bahrain, a small Gulf country that — unlike her native Syria — rarely made headlines. It provided a refuge for her, her sister and their elderly mother during Syria’s 14 years of civil war. “Nothing at all ever happened there,” she said. “I mean, »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has brought reinforcements and weapons to the south of the country since the start of the war with Israel on March 2, the organization’s director of media relations said on Friday. The Lebanese army said in January it had finished disarming the group near t»»»

LONDON: A man who last ‌year tried to enter Israel’s London embassy armed with two knives and carrying a “martyrdom note” was on Friday convicted in a London court of preparing an act of terrorism. Abdullah Albadri, 34, a failed asylum seeker from Kuwait, attempted to breach the embassy’s perimeter»»»

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Friday that he was “not frustrated” by the narrow advantage his side hold over Bayern Munich heading into their trip to Germany for the Champions League semifinal second leg. Last week, the two sides played out what many considered to be one of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is working toward becoming a producer of technology by using its local talent as it shifts gears from being a consumer and builds a domestic digital ecosystem. Announcing the opening of its headquarters in KAFD, NextEra, a Saudi IT company, said that it was established as a str»»»

We congratulate Mr. Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination as Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate following the elections of the Speaker of the Council of Representatives and the President, in line with the constitutional process, and wish that this development will be auspicious for the Iraqi people. We hope »»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaPentagon inks deals with AI giants, but not AnthropicNik Martin with Reuters, AFPThe pacts enable OpenAI, Google and SpaceX to bring top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) models onto the US military’s secure classified networks. https://p.dw.com/p/5D8WZChatGPT and ot»»»

When NATO started its humiliating exit from Afghanistan on May 1, 2021, it left behind a 20-year legacy of outrageous war crimes, as laid bare in the Russian Foreign Ministry’s “White Book.” That military defeat was “inevitable” once the US chose to occupy the country after toppling the Taliban,” f»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - The Tunisian Textile and Clothing Federation (French: FTTH) announced on Friday the launch of a call for applications to participate in the Ecomondo 2026 exhibition, due November 3-6 in Rimini (Italy). This call is aimed...»»»

Researchers say child poverty remains a long-term structural problem in Argentina. File Photo by nrique Garcia Medina/EPA BUENOS AIRES, May 1 (UPI) -- More than half of children and teenagers in Argentina live in poverty, with the crisis hitting hardest in the greater Buenos Aires region, according»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport announced the "full return of maritime navigation activities all day long for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of Saturday, May 02, 2026, from 12:00 midnight." The MOT urged owners of vessels and sailors to make sure of the availability and function»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:50 on Friday 01-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Al-Bayyada »»»

New Delhi: India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Iran war mount. The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy, including for roughly 60 per»»»

LONDON: Nearly 1,000 days into the war on Gaza, and six months into a ceasefire, the world’s newsrooms still cannot send reporters to independently cover what is unfolding there. Israel’s ban on foreign press access — in place since October 2023 — remains one of the most sweeping and sustained medi»»»

On the occasion of International Workers' Day on May 1, Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook: "Happy May Day to all of you who, with talent and dedication, build and protect our homeland." He called for honouring the labour of others as "it is part of our dignity as human being»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:15 on Friday 01-05-2026 a military vehicle in Al-Bayyada town with a loitering glider, achieving»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:42 on Friday 01-05-2026 a Merkava tank in Rshaf town with a loitering glider, achieving a confir»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:25 on Friday 01-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle in Al-Taybeh town with a loitering glider, achieving a »»»

More than 200 amateur performers and representatives of patriotic organizations took part in a large-scale reenactment of the 1876 April Uprising in Klisura, Kalina Nedkova told BTA. She is a member of the Memory of Klisura Association, established to organize, support, and carry out the celebratio»»»

Iran’s foreign minister has told his Swiss counterpart that the United States and the Israeli regime must be held accountable for violating international law and the UN Charter, warning that ongoing insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is a direct consequence of military aggressi»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - A memorandum of understanding and cooperation was inked on Thursday in Tunis between the Confederation of Citizen-Oriented Enterprises of Tunisia (French: CONECT) and the Algerian Confederation of Citizen Employers (CAPC). The...»»»

The military government in Myanmar announced former leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, seen here in 2019, has been moved from prison to house arrest. File Photo by How Hwee Young/EPA May 1 (UPI) -- The military government in Myanmar announced former leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in 2021, ha»»»

Seven leading artificial intelligence companies have reached deals to deploy their technology in classified Pentagon computer networks, the Defense Department said Friday. “Together, the War Department and these strategic partners share the conviction that American leadership in AI is indispensable»»»

Half a dozen people have been arrested in the southern Peloponnese region for allegedly illegally hooking up their homes to the power grid or the water distribution system, police said Friday. The six arrests took place during police raids Thursday on Roma encampments in the vicinity of Argos, in t»»»

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, France: French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a sacred day of compulsory rest. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ordered several baguettes in front of the cameras in th»»»

Mexico City: Mexico City is sinking by about 25 centimeters a year, according to new satellite imagery released this week by NASA, making it one of the world’s fastest-subsiding metropolises. One of the world's most sprawling and populated urban areas, at 3,000 square miles (about 7,800 square kilo»»»

Dubai: Big Ticket has launched its May edition with a “a dynamic line-up of promotions,” headlined by the Dh20 million grand prize that will be awarded during a live draw on June 3. The draw will mark the moment one participant turns into a millionaire as the UAE heads into the summer season. This »»»

LONDON: Netflix rolled out a redesigned mobile app on Thursday, introducing a vertical video feed called Clips to help users more quickly discover shows, movies, and games. “Mobile is an important part of how Netflix members stay connected to the entertainment they love,” said Elizabeth Stone, Netf»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, has opened submissions for its 21st edition (2026-2027), running from May 1 to September 1. The award spans 10 categories, including literature, translation, arts, critical studies, children’s literature, and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association has announced its squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026, set to take place in Saudi Arabia from May 5 to 22. Head coach Alvaro Mejia has selected 23 players for the tournament, which features 16 teams competing for the title and qualification spots for th»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming (a US state), highlighted the growing depth of cooperation between Tunisia and Wyoming, a long-standing state to country partnership, "especially as both sides face the same challenges and share...»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»

Lisbon: Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said Friday there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, despite speculation the Spanish giants could turn to him this summer. The veteran Portuguese coach, who led Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013 in a heated rivalry with Pep Guardiola's Barca, is reporte»»»

ROME: Italian authorities on Friday evacuated some 3,500 people in its famed Tuscany region as they try to tame a wildfire there that has been raging for more than 24 hours. Over 800 hectares (nearly 2,000 acres) have been ravaged by the fire in the mountains between the historic cities of Lucca an»»»

Rome: Italian authorities on Friday evacuated some 3,500 people in its famed Tuscany region as they try to tame a wildfire there that has been raging for more than 24 hours. Over 800 hectares (nearly 2,000 acres) have been ravaged by the fire in the mountains between the historic cities of Lucca an»»»

Kathmandu: A centuries-old Buddha statue stolen from a Nepali temple was reinstalled in its original location on Friday, one of several artefacts returned from foreign museums and collectors in recent years. The statue, dating to the 13th century, was carried in a palanquin back to its pagoda-style»»»

GENEVA: The cost of sending some aid to Sudan — the world’s largest displacement crisis — has more than doubled due to the Iran war, as shipping disruption pushes up costs and delays the delivery of relief, the UN refugee agency said on Friday. Heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes,»»»