Doha 2026 set to host grand opening of 4th GCC Games with over 1,000 athletes competing across 17 sports
Doha, Qatar: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, secretaries-gener»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers at Khallat Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle
Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiamaka EnenduBBC Africa, Lagos BBC/GIFT UFUOMA It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th »»»
Poland's wanted ex-minister flees to US from Hungary: media
Warsaw: Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled from Hungary to the United States, local media reported on Sunday. Ziobro, who received asylum from right-wing ally Viktor Orban's government last year, faces up to 25 years in»»»
Trump Wants to Resolve Conflict With Iran, Ready for Military Action - US Ambassador to UN
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump wants to resolve the conflict with Iran diplomatically, but if that fails, he is prepared to resume hostilities, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday. "He is giving diplomacy every chance we possibly can before going back to »»»
Syrian pilgrims depart Damascus airport on first Hajj flights
LONDON: Hundreds of Syrians departed from Damascus international airport for Saudi Arabia on Sunday as authorities began operating flights for pilgrims participating in the Hajj season. Two flights left from Damascus with 680 Syrian pilgrims to Jeddah, from where they will travel to Makkah, accordi»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers in the outskirts of the town of Deir Siryan with artillery shells, achieving confirmed casualties as the Israeli enemy brought in a support force to withdraw the casualties under a thick smoke screen: Military Media Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters directly hit an Israeli occupation army D9 bulldozer in the town of Bint Jbeil with an attack drone: Military Media Statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the southern town of Rshaf with a guided missile: Military Media Statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tunisia replaces 10,000 air conditioners in public institutions under Energy Transition Programme
TUNIS, May 10, 2026 (TAP) – As part of the energy transition programme in public institutions, 10,000 air conditioners were replaced with high energy-efficiency Class 1 appliances for the benefit of 80 public institutions, helping reduce carbon...»»»
UAE strongly condemns terrorist drone attacks on Kuwait
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. Get up»»»
Lebanese army arrests Iraqi man for impersonating a security official
Beirut, Lebanon: The Lebanese army said on Sunday that it had arrested an Iraqi national for impersonating an Iraqi security official in Lebanon, the second alleged high-level imposter caught in recent months. A military source told AFP that the man had managed to network with Lebanese security and»»»
Tender No. 1279- The Company of Extracted Oil and Its Products
Client: The Company of Extracted Oil and Its Products Address: Mouharam Bey, A Alexandria Tender Summary: General tender No (7) for supply of 100.000 Sellotape Size 66m x 5cm. Tender Documents: LE 500 Bid Bond: At tender documents Tender Deadline: 14-5-2026»»»
Egypt’s Sharm El Luli Named Among World’s Leading Beaches for 2026
Egypt’s tourism sector has received renewed international recognition after Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam was highlighted among the world’s leading coastal destinations for 2026, according to a global beach ranking cited by the UK’s Daily Mail and reported by Russian travel platform TourProm. The ran»»»
Bahrain confirms IRGC, Wilayat Al Faqih links in alleged terror and espionage case
The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain has said a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was involved in organised terrorist activity targeting members of the Shia community in the country. In a statement posted on its official account, the ministry said the group’s members we»»»
Algoma University highlights Canada study pathways for international students at Edufair
International students are increasingly prioritising career outcomes, employability, scholarships, and academic pathways while exploring higher education options in Canada. Speaking at Edufair in Dubai, Nisha Darmwal, South Asia Manager of Algoma University, said students are now more focused on st»»»
From prison cells to new skills: Dubai Police help inmates rebuild futures
Dubai: Dubai Police have launched a series of specialised training courses for male and female inmates as part of efforts to strengthen rehabilitation, develop practical skills and support reintegration into society after release. The programmes, organised under the annual second-quarter plan by th»»»
Texas A&M at Qatar graduates 154 engineers
Doha, Qatar: More than 150 Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering students have earned their diplomas, marking a new generation of engineering leaders prepared to contribute to Qatar's knowledge economy and communities around the world. The Class of 2026 includes graduates with bachelor's degree»»»
Iran's Supreme Leader Announces New Measures in Conflict With US – Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has announced new measures to counter the United States and Israel during a meeting with Iranian armed forces Central Headquarters commander Ali Abdollahi, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. During the meeting, Abdollahi rep»»»
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Spain; passengers disembark - UPI.com
Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off the coast of the city of Praia on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, on May 4. The ship docked in Tenerife, Spain on Sunday to begin evacuating nearly 150 passengers and crew members. Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 10 (UPI) -- A cruise ship stricken wi»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation»»»
Lebanese army arrests Iraqi man for impersonating a security official
BEIRUT: The Lebanese army said on Sunday that it had arrested an Iraqi national for impersonating an Iraqi security official in Lebanon, the second alleged high-level imposter caught in recent months. A military source told AFP that the man had managed to network with Lebanese security and intellig»»»
Former judge held over fatal shooting of ex-wife in Egypt
A former Egyptian judge has been detained after fatally shooting his ex-wife in a public area in 6th of October City, west of Cairo, in an incident that has shocked the country. According to local media reports, witnesses said the suspect exited his vehicle and opened fire at close range, striking »»»
Protesters attempt to disrupt Immortal Regiment march in Barcelona (VIDEO)
Clashes broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona after several protesters attempted to disrupt a Victory Day commemoration marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and most former Soviet republics on May 9 with military parades and Immort»»»
Minister of Labour chairs meeting of Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award's Board of Trustees
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award, Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, chaired the Award's regular Board meeting on Sunday, convened shortly after the close of the application period for the current edition of the Aw»»»
Jorge Martin wins French MotoGP Grand Prix
Le Mans, France: Jorge Martin overtook MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, while Ai Ogura secured Japan's first podium finish for 14 years. Italian rider Bezzecchi seemed to be heading for his fourth win of a season which is only»»»
Vijay holds first law and order review meeting after becoming Tamil Nadu CM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held his first review meeting on law and order at the Secretariat on Sunday, shortly after assuming office. The meeting focused on the overall security situation in the state and marked his first official administrative engagement as Chief Minister. Get upd»»»
Official, experts say Pakistan emerged as ‘net security provider’ after 2025 India standoff
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan emerged as “the most dependable net security provider” in the region after its four-day military standoff with India in May 2025, an official and experts said on Sunday, as Islamabad marked the first anniversary of the conflict. The conflict erupted after India blamed Pakistan-b»»»
Dubai Police honours 94 drivers after cutting patrol crashes by 28%
Dubai: Dubai Police has achieved a 28 per cent reduction in traffic accidents involving police vehicles in recent years, crediting the decline to intensive awareness campaigns, specialised driver training programmes, and the adoption of advanced technologies to improve patrol deployment, emergency »»»
Syria court charges former security official with acts amounting to 'war crimes'
Damascus: Syria's judiciary brought charges on Sunday against former security official Atif Najib for acts "amounting to war crimes" in 2011 against peaceful protesters in Daraa province, the cradle of the country's uprising. Najib was the former head of political security in the south Syrian provi»»»
Kuwait Airways reschedules flights as it shifts operations back to Kuwait
Kuwait Airways said it has rescheduled some flights during May as it transitions operations from Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia back to Kuwait International Airport. The airline said the move requires obtaining new international approvals and permits, noting that licences previously issued for depa»»»
‘Show stealer’: Trisha grabs spotlight at Vijay’s swearing-in; family absence noted
Chennai: The oath-taking ceremony of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister turned into a major political and public spectacle on Sunday, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. The event marked a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics, drawing lead»»»
Over 11,000 violators arrested, 11,000 others deported in nationwide campaign against illegal residency
Saudi Arabia arrested 11,175 people for violating residency, labour and border security laws during a week-long campaign, the Ministry of Interior said on Sunday. The arrests were carried out between April 30 and May 6 in joint operations involving multiple government agencies. Those detained inclu»»»
Germany’s Merz threatens Slovak PM over Victory Day trip to Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has hit back at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for attending Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. Merz said he “deeply regretted” Fico’s trip and claimed it did not reflect the EU’s “common v»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises 0.76% to 11,115
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 83.75 points, or 0.76 percent, to close at 11,115.07. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.87 billion ($1.29 billion), as 135 stocks advanced and 119 retreated. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu »»»
Saudi Aramco announces first quarter 2026 results
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) announced on Sunday its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a robust performance driven by resilience and operational flexibility. The company clarified that adjusted net income reached SAR 126.0 billion, compared to SAR 99.8 bil»»»
99% of residents feel safe: Dubai police station sets new benchmark
Dubai: Serving more than 855,000 residents across 12 key areas in Dubai, Dubai Police’s Al Rashidiya Police Station has recorded a 99.05 per cent safety perception rate, highlighting strong public confidence in security services and community policing efforts. The achievement was reviewed by Lieute»»»
Deadly Israeli strikes erode cease-fire in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Rescue workers searching for survivors under the rubble of houses damaged by an Israeli airstrike Saturday, in the village of Saksakiyeh in southern Lebanon.Credit…Mohammed Zaatari/Associated Press Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also co»»»
Witkoff, Kushner May Come to Russia Soon - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may come to Russia soon enough, and the dialogue with them will continue, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Sunday. "Sooner or later, I think soon enough, our permanent colleagues Steve Witkoff and Kushner will come to Moscow, and»»»
Saudi authorities finalize Hajj logistics, safety, transport plans
MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the completion of its administrative and field preparations to manage pilgrims’ movement to the Jamarat site for the stoning ritual, facilitate access to the metro at the holy sites, and oversee transport between the holy sites during the Hajj season»»»
Sharjah schools and nurseries to resume in-person learning from Monday
The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all students, teaching staff and administrative personnel across educational institutions in the Emirate of Sharjah, including private schools and nurseries, effective Monday, May 11, 2026. The aut»»»
Ukraine reports multiple casualties on second day of Russia truce
Kyiv, Ukraine: Russian attacks wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on Sunday, the second day of what was supposed to have been a three-day truce with Russia, Ukrainian officials said. US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on Friday, saying the two sides had agreed to stop all "kinet»»»
Ukrainian Settlement Stalls Without Kiev Withdrawing Troops From Donbass – Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian settlement will not advance even after dozens of rounds of negotiations if Ukraine does not withdraw its armed forces from the Donbass region, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Sunday. Ukraine realizes it needs to pull out its troops from Donbass and that "sooner or»»»
Iran Pledges to Open 'New Battlefields' if US Attacks Again – Army Spokesman
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will scale up combat operations to new battlefields should the United States and Israel again start military aggression against Iran, Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said on Sunday. "If the enemy once again miscalculates and begins aggression against Iran, it wi»»»
Islamic coalition hosts multinational defense students in Riyadh
RIYADH: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition on Sunday received at its headquarters in Riyadh a delegation of students from several countries studying at the National Defense University in Saudi Arabia. It comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise »»»
Defend Until Death: Tehran Issues Fresh Warning as Commander Meets with Ayatollah Sayyed Khamenei - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Amir holds luncheon banquet for 2026 Amir Cup Champions and Runners Up
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a luncheon on Sunday at Lusail Palace in honour of the players, coaching staff, and management of Al Gharafa Sports Club, champions of the 2026 Amir Cup, and runners-up Al Sadd Sports Club, as well as a number of sports and media profe»»»
KSrelief concludes Pakistan food program benefitting over 195,000 people in 31 districts
ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has successfully completed the fifth and final phase of its Food Security Support Project 2025–26 in Pakistan, benefitting 195,487 individuals in 31 districts, the Saudi charity said on Sunday. Saudi Arabia has been one of Pak»»»
Iran sends response to US proposal via Pakistan: state media
TEHRAN: Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to end the war in the region via Pakistan, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. “The Islamic Republic of Iran sent today through Pakistani mediators its response to the latest text proposed by the United States to end the war,” the official IRN»»»