Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation meets Ambassador of Pakistan
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Qatar, HE Muhammad Aamer. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the media sector.»»»
Jordan deepens US tech ties with TEDCO startup pact
JEDDAH: Jordan signed an agreement with Maryland Technology Development Corp., or TEDCO, to deepen cooperation with the US in technology investment and startup development as the country pushes to strengthen its digital economy. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Jordan’s Minister of Dig»»»
Envoy asks UK govt to intervene after British Museum removes Palestine references
LONDON: Palestine’s ambassador to the UK has asked the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to step in following the removal of references to Palestine in exhibits at the British Museum, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Husam Zomlot described the museum’s move as historical “erasure” aft»»»
Iran war dominates ASEAN summit as region reels from economic fallout
MANILA: The growing economic toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran will top the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in the Philippines this week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who will chair the summit, said on Wednesday. After the US and Israeli attacks on Iran that began on Feb. 28 led to the»»»
Ex-spy calls for expulsion of all Gazans after announcing parliamentary bid
LONDON: A former US intelligence analyst who was jailed for spying for Israel has called for the “forcible removal” of Gazans after announcing that he will stand in October’s parliamentary election. Jonathan Pollard, who spent 30 years in prison, told Israeli Channel 13 that he wants to see the rem»»»
Israeli strike kills 4 in Zelaya as Adraee warns 12 villages in south and east
Israel's military on Wednesday issued a new evacuation warning for a dozen villages in southern and eastern Lebanon ahead of expected strikes, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move a»»»
Rubio says peace 'achievable', problem 'not Israel or Lebanon' but Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that peace between Israel and Lebanon is "achievable" and that "the problem is not Israel or Lebanon" but Hezbollah. Rubio told reporters on Tuesday at the White House that he thinks "a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel is imminently achievable and»»»
Fadel Shaker, Ahmad al-Assir acquitted of attempted murder
A Lebanese court on Wednesday acquitted singer Fadel Shaker of the attempted murder of an official from a Hezbollah-allied group, a judicial official told AFP, after the star surrendered to police. The Lebanese-Palestinian entertainer turned himself over to authorities in October after more than a »»»
Dubai Police cadets spell out heartfelt Armed Forces tribute
Dubai: Dubai Police have paid tribute to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces on the 50th anniversary of their unification, celebrating five decades of sacrifice, dedication and national service. To mark the occasion, Dubai Police released a special video featuring cadets from the Dubai Police Aca»»»
Indonesia Considers Potential Imports of Russian LNG
After reaching an agreement on the supply of 150 million barrels of Russian oil, Indonesia is also considering the potential import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, the country’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said. “On oil, the agreement is already in place. A»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Jebchit in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israel announces new strikes in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026. Israel’s military said Wednesday that two soldiers were “moderately and lightly injured” in a Hezbollah drone and rocket attack on forces taking part in the ongo»»»
Perspective - Looking ahead to the UK's local elections with British politics expert Colm Murphy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest test yet as the UK heads to the polls on Thursday for local elections. Voters in England will be charged with picking their local councillors, while in Scotland and Wales, representatives of the devolved parliaments will be elected. Polls ar»»»
Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes
World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war. Washington believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, U.S. news outlet Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. International»»»
FDA approves flavored vapes for adults - UPI.com
The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of some flavored vapes. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved some flavored vapes delivering on a campaign promise from President Donald Trump to "save vaping." The FDA gave its OK to electronic cigarettes»»»
How Dubai strengthens social cohesion through interfaith partnerships
Dubai: Dubai’s efforts to social cohesion through collaboration with religious institutions have been brought into focus during a meeting between the Community Development Authority (CDA) and Bishop Paolo Martinelli, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia. Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, director general of »»»
2025–2026 agricultural season: Tunisia projects 20-Million quintal rise in grain production (Agriculture Ministry )
Tunis, May 6, 2026 (TAP) — Grain production in Tunisia is expected to rise by around 20 million quintals compared with the previous agricultural season, the Ministry of Agriculture said. Rabaa Ben Saleh, Director of Field Crops at the...»»»
President Says Young Guard Members Are United by Their Love for Bulgaria
President Iliana Iotova said young members of Bulgaria's guard units may have "different dreams and aspirations" but are united by "their great love for Bulgaria" during the first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units in Sofia on Wednesday. The event, dedicated to the 150th »»»
Customs participates in 63rd meeting of Directors General of Customs for the North Africa, Near East and Middle East Region
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the General Authority of Customs HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal along with a number of department directors, participated in the 63rd Regional Meeting of Customs Directors General for the North Africa, Near East, and Middle East Region, which was held yesterday morning via »»»
Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary
Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary 16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi Sheldrick Wildlife Trust/XThe baby hippo has stayed close to its keepers A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the w»»»
7R Hub Nowa Huta, Europe’s largest urban logistics complex, is about to start
7R, a leading commercial real estate developer, has laid the cornerstone for a state-of-the-art logistics and technology hub in Kraków. 7R Hub Nowa Huta is set to deliver approximately 230,000 sq m of modern technical and production space, designed to high contemporary standards and incorporating n»»»
Patriarch Daniil Says Guard Units Symbolize Patriotism, Duty and Continuity
Patriarch Daniil said Bulgaria's guard movement is "a symbol of continuity and an expression of patriotism, duty and responsibility to the homeland" during the first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units in Sofia on Wednesday. The event, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of»»»
Ohio woman's mistaken lottery purchase wins seven-figure jackpot - UPI.com
An Ohio woman bought the wrong lottery ticket by mistake and ended up winning a $1,852,212 jackpot. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 30 (UPI) -- An Ohio woman bought the wrong lottery ticket by mistake and ended up winning a $1,852,212 jackpot. The Springfield woman told Ohio »»»
Boston bakery pleads for return of giant ice cream cone mascot - UPI.com
May 5 (UPI) -- The co-owner of a Boston bakery is offering baked goods as a reward for the safe return of the eatery's "mascot," a large plastic ice cream cone named Swirly. Swirly, a fixture outside of Flour Bakery on the Boston Common, was initially feared to have blown away during the winter, bu»»»
South Korean submarine completes Pacific crossing ahead of Canada bid - UPI.com
Doosan Ahn Chang-ho showcases long-range capability before joint drills Family members bid farewell to sailors boarding the ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, a 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine, at a naval port in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, 25 March 2026. The submarine is departi»»»
UAE launches “Digital Talents in Sharjah” to build AI-ready workforce
Dubai: Sharjah is set to become a key hub for nurturing future-ready digital talent. The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and »»»
UAE President visits fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). During the tour, he reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness an»»»
Pristina indicts eight people in absentia for alleged Djakovica war crimes
PRISTINA - The so-called special prosecutor's office in Pristina on Wednesday indicted eight people in absentia for alleged war crimes against civilians in Djakovica during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo-Metohija. In a statement, the indictees were identified by the initials M K, V M, D R, Z D, C B, M»»»
Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?
Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»
Is Russia quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor?
Is Russia, leaning on Georgia, quietly blocking the development of the Middle Corridor? Despite the hype over the expanding China-Europe cargo transit route that avoids Russia, it still only handles freight amounting to ar»»»
Fitch stress test sees no Turkish bank failure even if Iran conflict drives lira to USD/75
Turkish banks’ would overcome severe effects of a prolonged Iran conflict without needing to ask for additional capital injections from their shareholders, according to the results of a stress test conducted by Fitch Ratings. »»»
Philippines' Mayon volcano spews debris over 52 villages
Mount Mayon in the Philippines spewed a large volume of pyroclastic material that blanketed 52 villages across various towns in Albay on May 2, The Manila Times reports. The collapse occurred at 05:38 p.m. on the southwestern slopes, sending a plume four kilometres west southwest. »»»
Fitch stress test sees no Turkish bank failure even if Iran conflict drives lira to USD/75
Turkish banks’ would overcome severe effects of a prolonged Iran conflict without needing to ask for additional capital injections from their shareholders, according to the results of a stress test conducted by Fitch Ratings. »»»
Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember
Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»
Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink
Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Exports lift China factory activity as domestic demand remains weak
China’s purchasing managers’ indices for April indicate that the supply shock stemming from the Iran war pushed price pressures higher, while manufacturing output continued to accelerate, a note from Capital Economics writes. The expansion in industrial activity appears to have been driven largely »»»
Russia turning Siberia into an AI computing hub with China as biggest customer
One of the advantages of Siberia is its freezing cold and the abundant hydropower is extremely cheap. The Kremlin is planning to turn the frozen wastes of its mythical tundra into one of the biggest AI data hubs on the planet and China has already signed up to be a customer. »»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Chinese scientists pioneer industrial process to convert CO₂ into jet fuel
Chinese scientists have developed an industrial pathway for converting carbon dioxide directly into jet fuel using an inexpensive iron-based catalyst, according to research published by the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. »»»
Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember
Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»
Exports lift China factory activity as domestic demand remains weak
China’s purchasing managers’ indices for April indicate that the supply shock stemming from the Iran war pushed price pressures higher, while manufacturing output continued to accelerate, a note from Capital Economics writes. The expansion in industrial activity appears to have been driven largely »»»
Low-carbon sources met all of 2025’s electricity demand growth - OWID
Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricity generation kept rising, it wasn't enough to push fossil fuels into absolute decline. »»»
Japan quietly resumes Russian oil imports as Hormuz crisis forces a pragmatic rethink
Japan has taken delivery of its first Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz paralysed global energy supply chains, in a move that illustrates both the depth of Tokyo's long-term stake in Russia's Far East energy projects and the speed with which geopolitical calculations shift»»»
COMMENT: Iran war’s geopolitical risks alone is not enough to cause a global recession
The geopolitical shocks of the Gulf war are dominating headlines and investor sentiment, but these shocks rarely act as the primary engine of global economic downturns, according to a note by Ben May, director of global macro research at Oxford Economics. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
Confusion reigns as America’s Operation Project Freedom attempts to escort tankers through Hormuz
Confusion reigned after Iran claimed it had hit two US warships attempting to escort US-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, while the US said two US tankers had made the passage. The United States launch»»»
Project Freedom fails and highlights Trump's weak hand
The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»
Project Freedom fails and highlights Trump's weak hand
The White House launched Project Freedom on May 4, but US President Donald Trump cancelled it less than 48 hours later in a move that the Iranian press took as a failure and retreat. The plan was for a military escort oper»»»