Zawia armed clashes ended - Zawia Refinery’s Aviation Kerosene Tank 501 ruptured
Libya’s Brega Oil Marketing Company, a subsidiary of the state National Oil Corporation (NOC), announced yesterday that following the armed clashes that erupted in the early hours of yesterday morning in the vicinity of the Zawiya Oil Refinery, and the surrounding area, the Aviation Kerosene Tank 5»»»
WHO chief arrives in Spain before hantavirus-hit ship evacuation
Geneva: The World Health Organization chief said Saturday he had arrived in Spain and would join government officials to oversee the disembarkation of a hantavirus-hit cruise ship in the Canary Islands. "I arrived in Spain, where I will join senior government officials in a mission to Tenerife to o»»»
Jim Miller returns at UFC 328, fighting again after his teenage son beat rare cancer
MORRISTOWN: Jim Miller built his MMA career — his reputation, really — on durability and reliability on his way to a record UFC fight total and to becoming the promotion’s career wins leader. Hefty marks — even without winning a championship — for the New Jersey native trusted enough to get plugged»»»
Lucas Herbert extends lead to 6 at LIV Golf Virginia round 2
STERLING: If there were any doubts about Lucas Herbert’s first-round performance being unsustainable, he put them to rest emphatically on Friday. The Ripper GC stalwart followed his opening 8-under 64 with a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Friday at Maaden LIV Golf Virginia 2026, extending his lead to six»»»
Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation said on Saturday that the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war.The call comes after Canada refused entry to the fed»»»
Israel Carries Out Air Strikes in South Lebanon after Evacuation Warning
Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday after Israel's army issued an evacuation warning to several villages, as well as in other areas despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. "In light of the terrorist Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF i»»»
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Eliminates Four Sheep Pox Outbreaks in Plovdiv Region
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has eliminated four outbreaks of sheep and goat pox in the southern region of Plovdiv, and the affected farms have been disinfected, the Agency reported here on Saturday. The infection dates back to the summer of last year but had not been eradicated until no»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they reviewed bilate»»»
'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
Louis Baudoin-Laarman Nablus, Palestinian Territories: Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago. Among those stranded is Sameer Abu Salah, 54, who had been»»»
Foreign Minister Petrova: Europe Day Symbolizes Peace, Unity and Shared Values
Europe Day is a symbol of peace, unity and shared European values, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in a congratulatory letter to the foreign ministers of the European Union member states on the occasion of May 9 – Europe Day, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said here on Saturday. “This is a »»»
MoI issues reminder ahead of Amir Cup final match
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) advised football fans to arrive early at the Khalifa International Stadium, the venue for the final match of the Amir Cup. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that gates will be open at 2:30pm, urging the public to arrive early to ensure easy acce»»»
Behind the scenes: making of the Cannes Palme d'Or
Meyrin, Switzerland: The Palme d'Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, takes more than 70 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to produce at Swiss jeweller Chopard's workshops outside Geneva. Since its creation in 1955, the Palme d'Or has constantly evolved. Its current form was conceived in »»»
EU envoy highlights stronger Qatar partnership as Europe marks unity and resilience
Doha, Qatar: As Europe commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the European Union is using this year’s Europe Day celebrations to reinforce its message of peace, solidarity and stronger international partnerships amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. In his statement to mark »»»
China Energy Imports Drop in April Amid Iran War as Fuel Exports Hit Decade Low
China's oil imports fell to the lowest level in almost four years in April as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off supplies to the world's largest oil importer. Crude oil imports fell 20% in April to 38.5 million metric tons compared to a year earlier, hitting their lowest level since Jul»»»
IMF projects $2.5 billion net income for 2026 despite global uncertainties
Washington, May 9 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund expects to generate around $2.5 billion in net income during fiscal year 2026, despite continued uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatility in global financial markets, Reuters reported on Saturday. In a statement, the fund sa»»»
Marathon marks a turning point for a Palestinian runner released from an Israeli prison
BETHLEHEM: Mohamad Al-Assi ran beneath the concrete wall as the sun rose over Bethlehem. His Nikes pounded the gravel, his breath fogging the air as graffiti and paint splatter blurred past with each stride.The road along the barrier separating Israel from the occupied West Bank makes up a stretch »»»
Bahrain says it has arrested 41 people ‘linked to Iran’s IRGC’
DUBAI: Bahrain’s interior ministry said on Saturday it had arrested 41 people it said were linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), the state news agency reported. The ministry said security authorities uncovered a group linked to Iran’s IRGC, adding that investigations by the public »»»
Foreign Presidents congratulate Kyrgyzstan on Victory Day - | 24.KG
Foreign presidents congratulate Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The Presidential Administration reported. According to President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, this sacred date is forever inscribed in the destinies of the S»»»
‘No home left’ for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
NABLUS: Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago. Among those stranded is Sameer Abu Salah, 54, who had been working odd jobs in Israel’s commercial hub of»»»
Saudi Arabia steps up monitoring over Hantavirus cruise ship reports
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Public Health Authority (Weqaya) said it is closely monitoring reports of Hantavirus infections linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, while stressing that the likelihood of the virus reaching Saudi Arabia remains “very low”. In a statement, the authority said it was c»»»
Deputy PM Hristov Expects No "100 Days of Tolerance" for Cabinet, but Resistance at All Levels
Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said he does not expect the government to receive “100 days of tolerance.” Speaking on the Bulgarian National Television here on Saturday, he said he expects resistance “at all levels – in the media, at the level of the ‘deep state,’ and at the level of political f»»»
Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Paris, France: Teenage substitute Mezian Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to clinch his side qualification for next season's Champions League, while relegating Nantes to the second tier. The result also keeps the Ligue 1 title race alive with second-placed Lens the only »»»
U.S. Frontier Airlines plane strikes pedestrian on Denver runway
Los Angeles, USA: A Frontier Airlines flight departing for Los Angeles from Denver International Airport on Friday appeared to strike an individual walking on the runway during takeoff. The incident occurred at about 1119 p.m. local time Friday (0519 GMT Saturday), according to a statement from Den»»»
Ministry of Transport takes part in ITF Summit 2026 in Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany: The Ministry of Transport took part in the Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF), held in Leipzig, Germany, on May 6-8, 2026. Held under the Presidency of Azerbaijan, and themed; “Funding Transport Resilience”, the Summit focused on addressing one of the most ur»»»
Thai police probe weapons cache at Chinese man's home
Bangkok: Thai police are investigating a vast arsenal of military-grade weapons -- including assault rifles, explosives, grenades and anti-personnel mines -- found at the home of a Chinese man, authorities said Saturday. Two M16 assault rifles, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, Russian landmines, p»»»
Putin says soldiers in Ukraine fighting ‘aggressive force’ backed by NATO
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an “aggressive force” backed by all of NATO, and that the Russian army’s cause was “just,” as he addressed an annual Victory Day parade on Red Square. “The great feat of the generation of victors inspi»»»