After Donald Trump announced a pause to the US operation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's online propaganda machine was quick to declare victory. Explosive Media, one of the groups behind Lego-style videos mocking Trump, proclaimed it "TACO Tuesday", ie that the US president had "chickened out". Mea»»»

Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, co-chaired the seventh session of the Qatar-UAE Joi»»»

ABU DHABI: The seventh session of the Joint Supreme Committee for Cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates concluded in Abu Dhabi in a fraternal atmosphere reflecting the deep-rooted historical ties, strong brotherly bonds, unity of destiny, alignment of visions, and inte»»»

FBI agents raided offices belonging to Virginia Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas on Wednesday. Lucas was not arrested. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- The FBI raided the offices of and a cannabis business co-owned by L. Louise Lucas on Wednesday in Portsmouth, Va. »»»

AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Royal Jordanian (RJ) to launch direct, regular international flights linking Aqaba with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, in a step aimed at enhancing air connectivity and boosting tourism and economic activity.AS»»»

— Jordan has made progress in reducing its carbon footprint— 30 % of the Kingdom’s energy mix now comes from renewable sources— The guide provides a methodology covering the entire green financial product development cycleAMMAN — Under the patronage of Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Governor Adel Sha»»»

AMMAN — The President of the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU), Khaled Fanatseh, met on Wednesday with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) MASAR project team to discuss ongoing cooperation.The meeting was attended by Modernising Education, Skills and Administrative Reform»»»

DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony at Qatar National Convention Centre, where 1,100 graduates from its eight higher education institutions were honoured. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H E Sheikha Hind bin»»»

Oliver Farry welcomes Antoine Kallab, AUB Associate Director and Advisor to Lebanon's Ministry of Industry. In a region ravaged by war, displacement, and political collapse, a long-term environmental crisis is rapidly unfolding. Beneath those ruins lie heavy metals, toxic materials, colla»»»

Amid China’s balancing act in the Middle East, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Professor Astrid Nordin, Lau Chair of Chinese International Relations at King's College London. Professor Nordin describes a Chinese leadership attempting to navigate between two imperatives: safeguarding cr»»»

BEIRUT: Pope Leo XIV surprised 13 priests from southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, by joining a video call from Rome on Wednesday, telling them they were in his prayers and that he hoped peace would soon prevail along the tense frontier. The Lebanese Catholic and Maronite priests were as»»»

LONDON: Sheik Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Bahrain’s national security advisor and Royal Guard commander, held talks in Manama on Wednesday with Vice Adm. Edward Ahlgren, the UK defense senior advisor to the Middle East and North Africa, on the security partnership between their countries. They rev»»»

Ted Turner, who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87, the network said Wednesday. Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news and shot to global recognition with its coverage of the Gulf»»»

From deliveries of drones and armoured vehicles to training sessions led by Russian Africa Corps instructors, security cooperation between Madagascar and Russia has intensified since the October 2025 coup. Russia’s growing influence is expanding into other sectors as well, raising questions within »»»

Sierra Leone, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria and several more countries in West Africa are in the midst of an overlooked opioid crisis that's crippling the population and devastating families. The drugs that are fueling this crisis aren't made in makeshift labs, but imported by the millions from India's phar»»»

TotalEnergies would stop ​capping prices at its ​fuel stations in France if the government passes a new ​tax ‌on oil ⁠refining, Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne told ‌French newspaper Sud Ouest on ⁠Tuesday.»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, head of the Pakistan People's Party, discussed the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. One year ago, after a five-day war between the two countries, US President Donald Trump announced a full ceasefire, but "there are underl»»»

At least three people who had been onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship and contracted the hantavirus were evacuated by plane to Europe on Wednesday. While one of the two aircraft was forced to land in Spain’s Canary Islands due to a technical issue, the other later touched down in the Netherlands, w»»»

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he told Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks on Emirati civilian infrastructure and ships near the Strait of Hormuz were “unjustified.” “I expressed my deep concern about the ongoing escalation and condemned the unjustified str»»»

MOGADISHU: Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked lemon-laden Emirati dhow at sea after failing to use the vessel to attack other ships, security sources in Somalia’s Puntland state told AFP. No information was available on the fate of the crew of Fahad-4, a ship which was stormed in late April b»»»

RIYADH: Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has inaugurated a cloud-based communication system to answer visitor inquiries at the Grand Mosque. The scheme is part of the presidency’s efforts to enhance digital t»»»

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he told Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks on Emirati civilian infrastructure and ships near the Strait of Hormuz were “unjustified.” “I expressed my deep concern about the ongoing escalation and condemned the unjustified str»»»

Brazil President Lula to discuss economy and security with Trump at White House 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDaniel BushWashington correspondent REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo US President Donald Trump will host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House on»»»

JEDDAH: Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as Al-Ahli secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Wednesday at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium. The English striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 27th minute to give the hosts a deserved half-time lead»»»

LONDON: For almost a decade, the killings in Tadamon were twice buried — first in a pit in southern Damascus, then again under a pall of silence enforced by the Bashar Assad regime. Today, survivors and grieving families are seeking justice, answers and, for some, closure. The world first saw evide»»»

Utz is recalling potato chips that may have been contaminated by salmonella. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- Utz has issued a voluntary recall of two potato chip brands over concerns that they may have been contaminated with salmonella. Some varieties of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Space Agency announced, in partnership with Aramco Digital, the launch of the second edition of the “SARI 2” initiative, as an extension of ongoing efforts to empower national talent and foster innovation in the space sector. The initiative aims to attract undergraduate students f»»»

RIYADH: Fruit cultivation is a key pillar of food security and agricultural diversity in Najran Province, supported by its moderate climate, fertile soil and abundant water resources. The region is known for producing a range of distinctive fruit varieties, including red guava, which has emerged as»»»

In a city where food trends come and go quickly, finding a place you return to more than once says something. For me, Ed’s Tacos in Jeddah is one of those places. My first visit was on one casual evening when I expected little beyond a quick bite. Tucked into the lively Box Park area, the restauran»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Princess Catherine will next week carry out her first overseas royal visit since her cancer diagnosis when she travels to Italy, Kensington palace said Wednesday. The trip to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy will focus on the Princess of Wales’s work in early years child developmen»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school students on Sunday. Running from May 10 to 14 in Riyadh, the festival will bring together more than 100 schools, over 1,550 students, a»»»

Diriyah Gov. Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received Qatari Ambassador to the Kingdom Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah in Diriyah on Wednesday, with the pair holding friendly talks, Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League a»»»

A new wave of Saharan dust is expected to sweep across Greece from Friday, bringing reduced air quality and muddy rain, according to the National Observatory of Athens’ AtmoHub service. The phenomenon is forecast to initially affect western parts of the country, including the Ionian Islands, the Pe»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Argentina has seen an increase in hantavirus cases but not an outbreak, an expert told AFP on Wednesday, as infections aboard a cruise ship have provoked a global health scare. The MV Hondius set sail from Ushuaia in southern Argentina on April 1 and is currently anchored o»»»

For years, passwords have served as one of the default gatekeepers of digital access. But in today’s threat landscape, that foundation is becoming increasingly fragile. As identity becomes the primary target for cybercriminals, traditional advice around stronger, more complex credentials is no long»»»

1 of 2 | People protest during the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition against the presence of the Israeli pavilion at the event in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday. Around 200 people took part in a protest organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance during the opening of the 61st Venice Art»»»

Tunis May 6 (TAP) - The electronic platform dedicated to the National Innovation Competition has received 130 applications, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII).These...»»»

Violent attacks against Jewish people in the United States rose to their highest number in 2025, the Anti-Defamation League reported. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Physical anti-Semitic assaults were the highest on record in 2025 since tracking began, according to a r»»»

DJERBA, TUNISIA: The annual Jewish pilgrimage to the 26-century-old El-Ghriba Synagogue in Tunisia drew a modest but notable return of international visitors this year, worshipping together under tight security after a deadly 2023 attack disrupted the festival. Visitors came from France, China, Ivo»»»

In a matter of decades, a spectacular cold-water paradise 30 million years in the making is succumbing to warming oceans. Kelp forests are largely out of sight, hidden under the ocean’s surface, yet they are one of Earth’s most wondrous and underappreciated marine habitats. It’s an ethereal light-i»»»

The scene after an Israeli airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beitut, Lebanon, on Wednesday night. Lebanon's Disaster Management Unit said more than 31,530 families have been displaced into collective shelters since the escalation began March 2, while Israeli attacks across Lebanon have k»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war was "very possible" following "very good talks" over the past day. "We've had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it's very possible that we'll make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.»»»

DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony at Qatar National Convention Centre, where 1,100 graduates from its eight higher education institutions were honoured. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hi»»»

Nine governing New Democracy lawmakers received summons Wednesday from European prosecutors to testify over their alleged involvement in the OPEKEPE farming subsidies fraud scandal. Initially confusion reigned as the documents reportedly referred to their potential involvement in criminal offences,»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan HE Pekka Haavisto, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed developments in Sudan, Qatar's humanitarian support for those affected by »»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as hostile statements by Iran, reaffirming that its international relations and defense partnerships are a “purely sovereign matter.” In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected allegations by Teh»»»

Dubai: In Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, a number of players secured cash rewards, while the top prize remains unclaimed. During Draw No. 260506, the winning numbers from the Days section were 30, 31, 14, 6, 15, and 9, while the Months section number was 1. In addition, three »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Resistance fighters then targeted the evacuation force with artillery fire, and enemy soldiers were seen fleeing the area: statement 15»»»

Poland is preparing stricter cryptocurrency regulations as both the government and President Karol Nawrocki introduced separate draft laws governing crypto assets. The Finance Ministry’s proposal implements the EU’s MiCA regulations and includes significantly tougher penalties for fraud, market man»»»

The European Union is searching for ways to restore the competitiveness of its industrial sector, which accounts for 20% of EU GDP, 35 mln jobs, and 80% of goods exports. Business leaders and policymakers speaking at the Polish-French Economic Forum in Katowice highlighted high energy costs, unstab»»»