Israel has deported two foreign activists taken off a Gaza-bound flotilla, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists aboard a flotilla intercepted by the Israeli navy in international wat»»»

Little Rann of Kutch, India: India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures. Up to 50,000 workers in Gujarat spend eight months on t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The much-awaited VIRASAT 3 is all set to mesmerize audiences with an unforgettable evening dedicated to the richness, grace, and timeless beauty of Indian culture and classical arts. Organized by MK Arts Academy / Kathakalaya, this prestigious event will be begin at 5pm on May 15 at DP»»»

WASHINGTON: England’s Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Saturday, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career. Fitzpatrick drained eight birdies and one bogey to finish the third round on 14-under at Quail H»»»

LE CASTELLET: For rising Formula One star Isack Hadjar Saturday’s “historic” race at the Paul Ricard Circuit offered a double treat: a chance to bask in the love of French fans and to drive a traditional ‘noisy’ Formula One car. The 21-year-old Parisian has aligned himself with the anti camp this s»»»

Peshawar, Pakistan: Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said on Sunday. "Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a police chec»»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova delivered a sharp rebuke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, after Merz threatened to confront Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico over his attendance at Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations instead of Europe Day. “There would be no Europe Day withou»»»

By Alaa Abdelwanis The Ministry of Youth and Sports announced the launching of the second phase of the Colourful Cities project, in cooperation with the Culture, Arts and Development Foundation in the governorates of Beheira, Suez, Sohag, Luxor and the New Valley, with the participation of talented»»»

US intelligence assesses that Iran’s new supreme leader is playing a critical role in shaping war strategy alongside senior Iranian officials, according to multiple sources familiar with the intelligence, reported CNN on Saturday. The reports found that “precise authority within a now-fractured reg»»»

Members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) for the 2027–2030 term, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday. The election reinforces the Kingdom’s international presence and i»»»

The global economic fallout from the US‑Israeli war with Iran has inadvertently strengthened Russia while weakening NATO economies, creating a window for Kiev to salvage what remains of western Ukraine rather than continue an unwinnable war, a retired US Air Force lieutenant colonel and former Pent»»»

The Baltic states' prohibition of Victory Day commemorations is part of a broader effort to rewrite history and distance themselves from Russia, creating a dangerous flashpoint that could escalate into wider conflict, a documentary director has told RT. Andrei Starikov, director of the film Victory»»»

Rajasthan Royals’ late-season slide ‌in the Indian Premier League continued on Saturday, as a poor bowling effort led to a 77-run loss to Gujarat ​Titans — their fifth defeat in the last seven games — pushing them out of the top four. On a slow pitch that seemed to favor spin, Gujarat openers Sai S»»»

LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH: India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country’s western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures. Up to 50,000 workers in Gujarat spend eight months on the remo»»»

ISLAMABAD: Twelve cops were killed and three others injured late Saturday night as militants carried out a suicide bombing and a subsequent attack at a police checkpoint in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a police official said. The attack took place late Saturday night as»»»

SEOUL: Kim Su-jin and her husband have set aside their doubts and embraced parenthood, joining a small but notable wave of South Korean couples having children despite the country’s steep demographic decline. South Korea has one of the world’s lowest birth rates, and the government has spent billio»»»

It was all over in record short time. Russia’s annual Victory Day on Red Square ended after only 45 minutes with no displays of any of the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) military hardware and under extremely tight securit»»»

North Korea has amended its constitution to codify an automatic nuclear response if its enemies attempt to decapitate the government and kill Kim Jong Un with a missile strike or snatch operation, according to South Korean intelligence. »»»

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday vowed that Islamabad would defend its water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on the first anniversary of a major military operation that Pakistan launched against India, describing Delhi’s move to suspend the treaty as “weaponization of wate»»»

It was all over in record short time. Russia’s annual Victory Day on Red Square ended after only 45 minutes with no displays of any of the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) military hardware and under extremely tight securit»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran's response to its latest negotiating position. "Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in»»»

Members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) for the 2027–2030 term, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday. The election reinforces the Kingdom’s international presence and i»»»

Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said on Sunday. "Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a police checkpoint, after which »»»

AMMAN — Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) has been established in 2004 and since then the fair became the world's largest and most "influential" Halal trade exhibition, serving as a global platform for businesses, policymakers and industry leaders who are engaged in Halal economy. This »»»

AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) grew by 9.2 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the Jordanian industrial sector’s ability to adapt to regional instability, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.According to the chamber’s statistical report on Saturday, the»»»

The Pentagon on Friday released decades of previously classified UFO sightings recorded by the FBI and NASA and other federal agencies. At least two of the more than 160 documents date back to the 1940s and report sightings of flying "discs” and “saucers”.  The Pentagon on Friday released a fi»»»

The Israeli military launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings for several villages in the area, saying it was targeting Hezbollah positions despite an existing ceasefire.    This liveblog is no longer being updated.    • Hezbo»»»

Iran on Saturday questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf. A parallel ceasefire on the war's Lebanon front is also under strain amid daily exchan»»»

A French couple who is currently travelling on the MV Hondius, which was recently hit by a hantavirus outbreak, has issued a statement urging media not to “overdramatise” the situation, adding that there is “no panic” among the passengers onboard. "To call this an epidemic is wrong. To imply it's a»»»

Dubai: As more students in the UAE look for faster routes into the workforce, fast-track degrees and accelerated learning programmes have been gaining renewed attention. From compressed undergraduate courses to intensive professional certifications, shorter academic pathways are being positioned as»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he will not resign after local elections that saw his governing Labour Party suffer big losses and the hard-right Reform UK make important gains. The local elections were widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer.  Keir Starmer vowed Fri»»»

New schemes to launch Europe-based social networks face a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector. Founders nevertheless see opportunity in the disillusionment and distrust of major platforms that have spiked alongside transatlantic tensions under Do»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russian troops in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as "just" in a combative speech during the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced»»»

Hungary’s parliament was set to swear in opposition leader Peter Magyar as prime minister on Saturday, marking the end of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power after the pro-European conservative challenger won a landslide election victory on promises to tackle corruption and restore democratic institut»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. But this year, for the first time in nearly two decades, the parade took place without tanks, missiles and oth»»»

Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, arrived Saturday at the Parliament building to be sworn into office, ending Viktor Orban's autocratic 16-year rule. RFI Correspondent Florence Le Bruyère reports from Budapest.»»»

Hungary's incoming prime minister Pater Magyar is marking a "clean break" with his predecessor Viktor Orban as he is set to be sworn into office on Saturday. "It's officially a new era", said Zsolt Kerner, senior reporter at Hungarian online media 24.hu. Magyar wa»»»

Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar arrived at Hungary's parliament Saturday morning to be sworn in as prime minister, on a promise of "regime change" after nationalist Viktor Orban's 16 years in power. The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging w»»»

Warsaw has recorded an unprecedented number of hybrid attacks on its territory since 2024, Poland’s internal security service (ABW) said in a report published this week. Amateur spies once used by Russian intelligence services have laid the groundwork for more complex operations, according to a res»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II – a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades. Security was tight in»»»

A temporary ceasefire takes effect between Russia and Ukraine as President Putin oversees a military parade in Red Square, notably absent of the military hardware and technological might usually on display. The Victory Day celebrations in Moscow have been scaled down over fears of Kyiv's increased »»»

Manila: When the majestic Mayon Volcano erupted again recently, it wasn’t just the sky that turned grey — entire communities around the cone-shaped peak in Albay, Philippines felt the impact. Thick plumes of ash, carried by the wind after a lava collapse-fed pyroclastic density current recently, bl»»»

Islamabad: Seven cops were killed and three others injured late Saturday night as militants carried out a suicide bombing and a subsequent attack at a police checkpost in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a police official said. The attack took place late Saturday night as m»»»

Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant in Bushehr continues to function normally despite reports of renewed US-Iran military exchanges, Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said. Russian personnel have not observed any attacks near the plant in recent days»»»

All passengers on ‌the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are considered high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure, Europe’s public health agency said ahead of the ship’s expected anchoring on Sunday off the Spanish island of Tenerife.Passengers without symptoms will be repatriated»»»

The US military said its forces disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman after a confrontation with Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was part of ongoing American blockade »»»

ISLAMABAD: As thousands of Pakistani pilgrims stream through Islamabad’s Hajji Camp each day, volunteers from the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association move through crowded halls in khaki uniforms, guiding elderly travelers between vaccination counters, document desks and departure queues. Among them is »»»

A humanoid robot in South Korea formally joined the Buddhist faith recently during a special ordination ceremony at Jogye Temple in central Seoul. The robot was given the dharma name ‘Gabi’ and introduced ahead of celebrations marking Buddha’s birthday. Temple officials said Gabi will serve as an h»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for generally fair but dusty weather on Sunday and over the coming days, with fresh winds expected to stir blowing dust and sand across several parts of the country, according to the latest forecast from the National Centre of Meteorology. Sunday’s weather is expected to r»»»

Dubai: If you have been paying attention to the calendar lately, you have probably realised that something special is almost upon us. Eid Al Adha, the second and holiest festival in Islam, is now just about two weeks away, and a quiet but unmistakable energy is beginning to build across the UAE. Fo»»»