Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha announced today, May 5, 2026 that it has resumed passport operations in its premises. In a social media announcement it said that applicants can visit the embassy to apply for their passports during the specified time. The Embassy in an earlier post had »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli helicopter over the town of Al-Bayyada with a surface-to-air missile and achieved a confirm»»»

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»»»

A delegation from Kyrgyzstan will participate in the Marché du Film, the world’s largest film market, taking place on May 12–18 as part of the Cannes Film Festival, the Ministry of Culture reported. Kyrgyzstan will present a national stand showcasing the potential of its film industry and opportuni»»»

CHICAGO: Saudi art has marked a new presence on the global stage with the presentation of the audiovisual installation “Refusal” by Abdulrahman Hamdi on the facade of THE MART in Chicago, as part of ART on THE MART, one of the world’s leading digital public art platforms. The work explores the tens»»»

RIYADH: The Deep Tech Commercialization Bootcamp, organized by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in partnership with the Research, Development and Innovation Authority, brings together more than 50 research teams with prototypes and technologies ready for testing and commercializat»»»

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»»»

LemonTree, a developer of modern warehouse and service space, has commenced the second phase of the LABLOGIC WARSAW project, located in a well-connected part of Warsaw – in the immediate vicinity of Chopin Airport, at Osmańska Street in Ursynów district. The new investment constitutes an extension »»»

TORONTO – A World Press Freedom Day gathering at Toronto City Hall placed the ethnic press at the centre of a broader democratic question whether freedom of expression is being defended with the same seriousness with which it is publicly praised. Convened by the National Ethnic Press and Media Coun»»»

People with disabilities protested outside the Sofia Municipality building under the slogan "Personal Mobility and the Right to a Dignified Life", calling for a more accessible urban environment, transport and equal access to public life. The protest took place on May 5, the European Day of Protest»»»

A reconnaissance drone discovered on the beach in Byala, on the Black Sea, has been transported to the Naval Base in Varna by a specialized team, the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy in the Black Sea city said on Tuesday. The unit for reconnaissance, identification, extraction, transport and disp»»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects the realization of the Corridor X Fast Rail project to start at the beginning of 2027, after the completion of the feasibility studies and a signed contract with a potential investor. "We are continuing with the implementation of »»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Monday that the country maintains the lowest fuel prices in the region, along with reduced excise taxes on gasoline and diesel and reduced VAT on gasoline. Mickoski said, when asked by journalists, that there are no plans for a new V»»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 (MIA) - The prices of unleaded fuels are set to rise by Mden 2.5, while the price of diesel will rise by Mden 2 per liter on Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission has said. The new retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will be Mden 85 per liter, Eurosuper BS-98 will cost Md»»»

A US military aerial refueling aircraft may have experienced an in-flight emergency over the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday, based on publicly visible flight tracking data and aviation emergency codes. What's known at this time:A KC-135R Stratotanker operated by the United States Air Force was conducting »»»

The Chairman of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Ali Mahmoud, met yesterday with the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations. The LIA said the meeting addressed the status of the LIA’s assets invested in Germany and the mechanisms for their rei»»»

A total of 225 cases of measles have been reported in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Health said on its website on Tuesday. The data presented is as of May 4, 2026. The data shows that measles cases are in seven regions, with the highest number of registered cases in the region of Vratsa - 150. Patients»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone, scoring co»»»

Romania’s government led by liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was dismissed on Tuesday after Parliament adopted a no-confidence motion initiated by lawmakers from PSD, AUR, and PACE – Întâi România. The motion passed with 281 votes in favour, four votes against, and three annulled votes. A total »»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov proposed draft amendments to the Civil Procedure Code for preliminary public consultations, aimed at accelerating civil cases, the most common type of proceedings in Bulgaria, the Justice Ministry said on Tuesday. The most far-reaching measure is a proposa»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the outgoing administration is aiming to provide its successors with more than just formal reports, emphasizing that they are leaving behind clear direction, detailed calculations, and concise summaries. In a short video published on his Facebook profile o»»»

A 40-year-old man has been seriously injured after crashing into a wall while riding an electric scooter in the Hersonissos area in the north of Crete. According to local news website neakriti.gr, the incident occurred last Saturday, when the man, under unclear circumstances, lost control of the sc»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) announced on Tuesday that the Kuwait National Seismic Network (KNSN) recorded a 4.4-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale in the southwestern part of the country. In a press statement, KISR said that the earthquake, which struck the Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with HE Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, and the accompanying delegation, during his visit to the State of Qatar. Du»»»

Hantavirus, which is being linked to deaths on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed on Monday it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board the MV Hondius, travelli»»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European Union (EU) are further strengthening their support for inclusive entrepreneurship in North Macedonia by signing €5 million of financing agreements with ProCredit Bank AD Skopje under the Women in Business (W»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with representatives of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Annette Kyobe, noting that, in spite of growing global uncertainty, Serbia was succeeding in maintaining a good fiscal position and a high level of»»»

In tonight's programme: Mali's junta leader Assimi Goïta appoints himself defence minister after the killing of his predecessor in a wave of attacks. Also, about 150 people are still stranded in isolation on a ship off Cape Verde's coast. Plus with the 2026 Venice Biennale fast approaching, Se»»»

A giant explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province in Central China has killed 26 people and injured 61 others, officials said Tuesday. Liuyang is a major fireworks hub, producing around 60 percent of the fireworks sold in China and 70 percent of those exported. The death»»»

Riyadh, May 5 (SANA) Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammad Anjarani held talks in Riyadh on enhancing cooperation with Saudi Arabia in urban development and housing, during a visit to the National Housing Company. Anjarani reviewed the company’s experience in integrated urban de»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index rose 6.6 percent in the first four months of 2026, making it the second-best performer in the Gulf after Oman, according to Kamco Invest. The Tadawul All Share Index, a key gauge of investor sentiment in the Kingdom, extended gains despite global volatil»»»

The Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) and the Union of the Blind in Bulgaria signed a memorandum of cooperation at a ceremony held at the BTA National Press Club on Tuesday. The cooperation will be carried out through joint actions, including methodological and expert support, »»»

Police investigators in Leipzig continued their search for evidence on Tuesday at the scene of a deadly car ramming in the main shopping district of the city. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA May 5 (UPI) -- At least two people were killed and 22 were injured, three seriously, after a car was driven into a»»»

The Russian Armed Forces carried out a retaliatory strike over the past 24 hours against Ukrainian defense industry and energy infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. “Over the past 24 hours, in response to terrorist attacks by »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said Man Group has submitted an application to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi, marking a further step in the emirate’s efforts to position itself as a global asset management hub. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click»»»

Manila: Former Philippine lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy" Co became a fugitive from justice after charges of graft and malversation were filed against him in connection with sub-standard or “ghost” flood infrastructure projects. The Philippine anti-graft court, called “Sandiganbayan”, declared him a fugi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:45 on Tuesday a gathering of Israeli vehicles in the outskirts of Khallat Al-Raj in the town of »»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Electronic Governance on Tuesday presented an analysis of its mandate as part of the caretaker government, focusing on ensuring transparency, reliability and predictability in systems that directly affect public trust, the ministry said in a press release. Regarding the early»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Field Meeting and Conference of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) for the Africa and Middle East Region (RAME) will be held for the first time in Qatar from November 9 to 10, 2026 after it was postponed from its original date in May 2026 due to»»»

DUBAI: A new collaboration between Saudi fashion label HINDAMME and Arts AlUla’s Madrasat Addeera is bringing the Kingdom’s ancient heritage into contemporary design through a limited-edition collection. Inspired by AlUla’s 7,000 years of continuous human history and striking natural landscapes, th»»»

Dubai: Family businesses, which account for a major share of the UAE economy, are being encouraged to adopt stronger governance frameworks and register under a new federal platform to support long-term growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A forum organised by Dubai »»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil met Tuesday in Ain el-Tineh with Speaker Nabih Berri. "I met today with the Speaker to follow up together on the proposal to protect Lebanon, because today we are not only facing an Israeli war, the systematic destruction of the South, and the systematic »»»

A series of events will take place in Bishkek to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945), the City Hall reported. The program includes:»»»

Doha, May 5 (SANA) Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group has launched digital payment solutions and international card acceptance services in Syria, following a recent decision by the Central Bank of Syria to open the sector to global payment networks. The move marks a step toward modernizing Syria’s fin»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia led Gulf Cooperation Council dealmaking in 2025 as Middle East mergers and acquisitions strengthened, with strategic investors accounting for 61 percent of insured deals, a new report showed. The Kingdom has emerged as a frontrunner in the region in this sphere, with its econom»»»

The Iran war risked reigniting after the US tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. It is unclear what will follow after an American attempt to en»»»

"We will be a constructive opposition, but the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) will insist on maintaining normal dialogue between political parties and institutions, said here on Tuesday MRF deputy floor leader Ayten Sabri during consultations with President Iliana Iotova regarding the handi»»»

"Our ambition is for Bulgaria to have a new government by the end of the week," said President Iliana Iotova during consultations with Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) in connection with the handing of the first exploratory mandate to form a government here on Tuesday. The consultations are e»»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Tuesday responded to Hezbollah's repeated announcements that it is not concerned with any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel and subsequently by their outcome. Hitting back, Geagea said: "We are not concerned with your words or anything you do, exc»»»