Two critically ill crew from the MV Hondius will be evacuated via Cape Verde to the Netherlands after a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three. The quarantined vessel, anchored off Praia, is expected to resume its journey to the Canary Islands once evacuations are complete. Two seriously »»»

MSC, the world’s largest container shipping company, has launched a new main trade route linking Europe to the Middle East via Saudi Arabia, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The new service combines maritime and land transport, with vessels from Europe calling at Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulla»»»

Despite the favorable conditions surrounding Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi’s efforts to form a new government, including backing from local and regional parties, observers say he still faces serious challenges, foremost among them US pressure to bar representatives of armed factions from jo»»»

Lebanese security forces are intensifying a crackdown on gunfire during funerals held by Hezbollah for its members, in a move that signals an official push to curb lawlessness and halt scenes that are becoming increasingly frequent and alarming. The Lebanese army said in a statement that military u»»»

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday evening that he is pausing the US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place. Trump annou»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched a new initiative to move its private sector toward “Agentic AI” — systems that can act, decide, and execute tasks with minimal human input. Here’s how that shift is set to affect businesses across the emirate: 1. Higher productivity across operationsAgentic AI systems are »»»

Dubai: Plans for a new large-scale desalination plant at the Port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman are set to add significant capacity to the UAE’s water supply network in the coming years, following its announcement on Tuesday. The project involves building a major facility that will convert seawat»»»

NEW YORK: The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA, hitting the wallets of drivers after rising 50 percent since the war with Iran began. The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is be»»»

In Doha’s fast-evolving digital landscape, where visual storytelling plays a central role in brand visibility, photographer and videographer Daniyal Haider is making a strong impression with his cinematic approach to content creation. Since relocating to Qatar in 2024, the Karachi-born creative has»»»

Tribune News Network Doha President of Qatar University (QU) Dr. Omar Al Ansari has expressed the university’s commitment to fulfil its role in preparing qualified graduates for the labour market and contributing to national development. In his speech at 49th batch of graduation of the university’s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with support from donors, has completed the first phase of its flagship educational initiative in Sri Lanka, which aims to distribute 2,000 bicycles to students in remote areas. Recently, 500 bicycles were distributed during this stage to empower studen»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates continues the rollout of its weekly Doha Debates Podcast episodes, airing every Tuesday through June 2. Since launching on January 6, the season has brought leading global thinkers into direct conversation on the defining questions of our ti»»»

PARIS: The painting shows a girl in a bonnet and her younger brother staring across the Normandy coast toward an unknown horizon. The artwork itself faced an unknown future in 1942, when it was acquired in Paris for Adolf Hitler, one of countless works swept up in the Nazi plunder of European Jews.»»»

Western efforts to censor RT have nothing to do with alleged “disinformation” but are aimed at suppressing dissenting voices, Chief Producer Dmitry Leontiev has told delegates at a UNESCO summit marking World Press Freedom Day. Leontiev made the remarks on Tuesday at a UNESCO conference titled ‘Sha»»»

Manila: Vietnam (population: 102 million) has cemented its status as Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economic powerhouse. It has shattered regional growth records and emerged as a growing global global manufacturing, trade, and tourism. How it got here, from being known as the source of "boat people"»»»

Dubai: Schengen border authorities can temporarily ease biometric checks under the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) when congestion becomes severe, as the framework allows member states to reduce or suspend certain procedures to prevent excessive queues, according to Reuters and guidance cited by airpo»»»

ROME: Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams. Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players — most of them ranked in the top 10 — who issued a statement»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump signs a proclamation Tuesday inside the Oval Office at The White House in Washington, D.C. The memorandum is set to restore the Presidential Fitness Test Award, a competitive school-based fitness program last seen under the Obama administration. Photo by Tom Brenner/»»»

Physical oil shortages could begin to emerge worldwide within weeks due to the Middle East war and continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has warned. Attacks on energy infrastructure and a dual shipping blockade in the critical waterway – which carries about a fifth of gl»»»

Native plants are essential for healthy ecosystems that support insects and animals, but vegetation alone does not provide the necessary resources for most creatures or their life cycles. This book breaks down ecological processes that regulate habitats and explains how to recreate vibrant, gorgeou»»»

What’s 3,000 people killed in Iran, 2,020 killed in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf states after the US launched its war against Iran? “A little Middle East work” that’s going “very well,” US President Donald Trump said at the White House last week during a state dinner for Kin»»»

A total of 12 actions with a budget of €1.47 billion are being launched to support people with disabilities, including accessibility interventions and housing measures, with an estimated 100,000 citizens expected to benefit. Yet significant barriers remain in daily life. Accessible buses with ramps»»»

U.S. President Donald J. Trump takes part in a signing ceremony on artificial intelligence in 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. The United States is moving toward more oversight for AI models before release. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo May 5 (UPI) -- Th»»»

Industrial investment into Sharjah has surpassed Dh3.51 billion across 99 projects in the past five years, including Dh1.6 billion from 31 projects in 2025, according to fDi Markets data from the Financial Times. The figures were announced by Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) at Make it in the»»»

Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile 13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMayeni JonesAfrica correspondent, Johannesburg Johan Potgieter A police officer has recalled the moment he was lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested river in Sou»»»

The fall of the Romanian pro-European coalition government on Tuesday (5 May) plunged the country into political limbo, after lawmakers backed a motion of no confidence initiated by the centre-left and the far-right, prompting statements of concern across Europe. The vote of no confidence put an en»»»

ROME: Italian Prime ‌Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that fake images of her generated by artificial intelligence ​were circulating online, warning that such false photos could deceive the public and target people unable to defend themselves. Meloni said in a statement that several fake pho»»»

The White House is weighing the possibility of reviewing new artificial intelligence models before official release, marking a potential shift from its current hands-off approach, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing sources. According to the outlet, the administration of US President Dona»»»

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has proposed introducing tax settlements that would allow taxpayers to reach agreements with tax authorities, led by Deputy Finance Minister Jaroslaw Neneman. The main benefit is lower interest on overdue taxes, especially if taxpayers apply early, and no additional fee»»»

Official figures on the Balkan migratory route are underestimating the real number of people passing through Europe’s Eastern corridor, diluting the urgency of helping children travelling alone, according to advocacy group Save the Children. A report by Save the Children found that underreported cr»»»

Rome: World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a greater share of the prize money. "I feel like the show is on us. Without us there wouldn't be a tournament and there wouldn't be that entertainment," the four-time Grand Slam »»»

Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship battling a hantavirus outbreak, as it remained off the West African coast with passengers isolating after three people died. The World Health Organization said the MV Hondius could head from Cape Verde to Spain's Canary Islands, thou»»»

Dozens of men wearing insignia, flags and medals took part in a car rally commemorating fallen mercenaries from the Murmansk region, marking the 12th anniversary of the founding of the state-funded private military company Wagner. Although the Russian Criminal Code prohibits private military compan»»»

Praia, Cape Verde: Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship battling a hantavirus outbreak, as it remained off the West African coast with passengers isolating after three people died. The World Health Organization said the MV Hondius could head from Cape Verde to Spain's C»»»

Dubai: A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker triggered a “7700” distress signal — the universal code for an in-flight emergency — while flying over the Arabian Gulf, before its transponder signal disappeared, according to flight-tracking data. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, though the»»»

Dubai: Congratulatory messages continue to pour in for TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy following his impressive victory in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The win is especially significant as it marks the actor-turned-politician’s electoral debut. His ‘Jana Nayagan’ co-star Pooja Hegde reveale»»»

After spending one night in jail a first-instance judgment nearly destroyed a pilot’s professional future, not because he had committed a crime, nor because he had been involved in a fight inside a hotel in Doha, but because he happened to be near the scene at a moment when faces became mixed with »»»

Brian Armstrong, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, announced the company is downsizing about 14% of its workforce, in part due to AI integration. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 5 (UPI) -- Brian Armstrong, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, announced the company is»»»

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a ​visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine’s battle-tested security expertise. Since the US and Israeli war on Iran erupted on February 28, Ukraine has been offering its drones and know-how to several Middle East»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sanctions against Russia imposed under former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration were a "negative legacy" and damaged Japan's national interests, member of the upper house of the Japanese parliament Muneo Suzuki said on Tuesday. "Under Prime Minister Kishida, »»»

Chennai: Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay has formally staked his claim to become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, setting the stage for intense post-poll negotiations after a fractured electoral verdict left the state without a clear majority. Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which emerged as »»»

Dubai: As UAE schools shift to distance learning once more in response to safety concerns, families across the country are adjusting with a sense of confidence and preparedness. While the sudden change requires quick coordination at home, parents say the move reinforces a strong commitment to stude»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has called on private sector companies employing 50 or more workers to step up efforts to meet their semi-annual Emiratisation targets, requiring a 1 per cent increase in skilled roles before the 30 June 2026 deadline. With just under two»»»

LONDON: Al Majalla has picked up 14 Awards of Excellence at the Society of News Design’s 47th Annual Creative Competition. SND has organised this competition annually since 1979, and it remains the global benchmark for visual journalism. These awards honour standout visual journalism across design,»»»

RIYADH: Non-governmental organizations are showcasing practical, locally-developed solutions to reduce waste, encourage sustainable habits and address land degradation during Saudi Environment Week. At an event in Riyadh on Monday, NGOs presented initiatives ranging from food waste reduction and el»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, ranked among the world’s top business schools, is inviting professionals in Qatar to an online info session on its Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track. The session will be led by Dr. Wolfgang Amann, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at HEC Paris. Designed for ambitious p»»»

Growing up in southwestern Pennsylvania in the 1970s, it seemed like everyone I knew attended church services every Sunday without fail. Then something unexpected began to happen. The Catholic school I attended – like others around the country – was forced to merge with other schools to keep classr»»»

US President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high of 62%, according to the latest Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll. The survey published by WaPo on Monday shows most Americans are dissatisfied with Trump’s job performance, while his approval stands at just 37%. Trump has repe»»»

As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, we sat down with Tereza Tranakas, Founder & CEO at Oxygen, and talked about the agency’s last year and the near future, AI implementation & trends, as well as what will impact the industry the most and what are»»»

LONDON: IBM launched on Tuesday at its annual Think conference in Boston what it described as its most comprehensive set of enterprise artificial-intelligence products to date, and also argued that there is a competitive chasm growing between companies that have integrated AI into their core operat»»»