New Delhi: India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Iran war mount. The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy, including for roughly 60 per»»»

LONDON: Nearly 1,000 days into the war on Gaza, and six months into a ceasefire, the world’s newsrooms still cannot send reporters to independently cover what is unfolding there. Israel’s ban on foreign press access — in place since October 2023 — remains one of the most sweeping and sustained medi»»»

On the occasion of International Workers' Day on May 1, Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook: "Happy May Day to all of you who, with talent and dedication, build and protect our homeland." He called for honouring the labour of others as "it is part of our dignity as human being»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:15 on Friday 01-05-2026 a military vehicle in Al-Bayyada town with a loitering glider, achieving»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:25 on Friday 01-05-2026 a Humvee vehicle in Al-Taybeh town with a loitering glider, achieving a »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:42 on Friday 01-05-2026 a Merkava tank in Rshaf town with a loitering glider, achieving a confir»»»

More than 200 amateur performers and representatives of patriotic organizations took part in a large-scale reenactment of the 1876 April Uprising in Klisura, Kalina Nedkova told BTA. She is a member of the Memory of Klisura Association, established to organize, support, and carry out the celebratio»»»

New Delhi: The death toll in central India's boat capsizing rose to 9 on Friday, even as the boat's wreckage was pulled out, confirmed a government official. The tragedy occurred in the Jabalpur district of the central state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. There was a total of 29 tourists onboard th»»»

Iran’s foreign minister has told his Swiss counterpart that the United States and the Israeli regime must be held accountable for violating international law and the UN Charter, warning that ongoing insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is a direct consequence of military aggressi»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - A memorandum of understanding and cooperation was inked on Thursday in Tunis between the Confederation of Citizen-Oriented Enterprises of Tunisia (French: CONECT) and the Algerian Confederation of Citizen Employers (CAPC). The...»»»

The military government in Myanmar announced former leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, seen here in 2019, has been moved from prison to house arrest. File Photo by How Hwee Young/EPA May 1 (UPI) -- The military government in Myanmar announced former leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in 2021, ha»»»

Seven leading artificial intelligence companies have reached deals to deploy their technology in classified Pentagon computer networks, the Defense Department said Friday. “Together, the War Department and these strategic partners share the conviction that American leadership in AI is indispensable»»»

Half a dozen people have been arrested in the southern Peloponnese region for allegedly illegally hooking up their homes to the power grid or the water distribution system, police said Friday. The six arrests took place during police raids Thursday on Roma encampments in the vicinity of Argos, in t»»»

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, France: French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a sacred day of compulsory rest. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ordered several baguettes in front of the cameras in th»»»

Mexico City: Mexico City is sinking by about 25 centimeters a year, according to new satellite imagery released this week by NASA, making it one of the world’s fastest-subsiding metropolises. One of the world's most sprawling and populated urban areas, at 3,000 square miles (about 7,800 square kilo»»»

Dubai: Big Ticket has launched its May edition with a “a dynamic line-up of promotions,” headlined by the Dh20 million grand prize that will be awarded during a live draw on June 3. The draw will mark the moment one participant turns into a millionaire as the UAE heads into the summer season. This »»»

LONDON: Netflix rolled out a redesigned mobile app on Thursday, introducing a vertical video feed called Clips to help users more quickly discover shows, movies, and games. “Mobile is an important part of how Netflix members stay connected to the entertainment they love,” said Elizabeth Stone, Netf»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, has opened submissions for its 21st edition (2026-2027), running from May 1 to September 1. The award spans 10 categories, including literature, translation, arts, critical studies, children’s literature, and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association has announced its squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026, set to take place in Saudi Arabia from May 5 to 22. Head coach Alvaro Mejia has selected 23 players for the tournament, which features 16 teams competing for the title and qualification spots for th»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming (a US state), highlighted the growing depth of cooperation between Tunisia and Wyoming, a long-standing state to country partnership, "especially as both sides face the same challenges and share...»»»

A major transformation is underway in sub-Saharan Africa: Governments are increasingly shifting borrowing away from external debt and toward domestic debt. This trend brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and support development—but also introduces new challenges that must be managed caref»»»