RIYADH: Mahd Sports Academy is embarking on a new international experience through its participation in the Oceania International Judo Championship, hosted by the Australian city of Mandurah from April 30 to May 5. Eight of the academy’s elite talents are taking part with the aim of strengthening S»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Qassim Region is witnessing significant growth in private museums, as individual collectors transform personal passions into vital cultural projects. These museums serve as a living memory for the community, preserving rare artifacts, historical documents, antique weapons and»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Vice President for Regulation at the Transport General Authority Abdulmajeed Al-Tassan received a Syrian delegation led by Assistant Minister of Transport Mohamed Omar Rahal at TGA headquarters in Riyadh. The two sides discussed a number of topics of mutual interest in the land transp»»»

“1984” is a thought-provoking novel that offers fresh interpretations with each reading. The book places the reader in a gray, oppressive society governed by Big Brother, where all aspects of life are under constant surveillance and control. The ruling party uses propaganda and manipulates language»»»

Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc on Wednesday condemned what the continued American-Zionist aggression against Lebanon and accused the Lebanese authority of abandoning national leverage by pursuing negotiations with ‘Israel’. Following its weekly meeting chaired by MP Mohammad Raad, the b»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomes the decision of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, to adopt a resolution during its 84th session, demanding that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease attacks or threats against commercial an»»»

ISLAMABAD: An explosion of leftover bombs from strikes during the war against Iran killed 14 members of the Revolutionary Guard, Iranian media reported Friday. A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran’s security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, wh»»»

MIAMI: Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s revitalized four-time champion Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in Friday’s sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver clocked a best time in one minute and 29.310 seconds to outpace his Dutc»»»

LONDON: Police ‌in Northern Ireland said on Friday a 66-year-old man had been charged with a number of offenses, including attempted murder, following an attack on the Dunmurry police station in south Belfast at the weekend. The man was arrested under the Terrorism Act ‌on Tuesday ‌and has also bee»»»

GENEVA: Israel’s new death penalty law permitting the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks perpetuates racial discrimination against them, a United Nations committee said on Friday, urging its immediate repeal. The law amounts to a grave erosion of human rights, the UN Committee on»»»

The celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising in Panagyurishte began on Friday with a religious procession, a ceremony for raising the Bulgarian flag, and a memorial service at the Holy Presentation of the Virgin Mary church. The procession started from the town’s History Mus»»»

In a speech during the observances of 150 years since the April Uprising here on Friday, President Iliana Iotova said that Panagyurishte is not just the freedom-loving heart of the Bulgarian revolution but also the capital of rebellious Bulgaria. The day's celebrations culminated at 20 April Square»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about depleting US weapons stocks due to the armed conflict with Iran. On April 21, Trump said that the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was positive as it allowed the US military to replenish its am»»»

The Pentagon announced deals with eight artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, to deploy their products for use across the Department of Defense as part of a push to be an "AI-first fighting force." File Photo by Wu Hao/EPA-EFE May 1 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced Friday that it has »»»

Nahida Bristy, left, and Zamil Limon, both 27, were murdered in Florda. On Friday, Bristy's remains were identified. Photo courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. May 1 (UPI) -- The remains of Nahida Bristy, one of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students, have been i»»»

Doha: Al Wakrah SC booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Rayyan SC in their quarter-final clash on Friday at Al Thumama Stadium. Goals from Lucas Mendes, Amine Zouhzouh, and Gelson Dala in the 19th, 76th, and 81st minutes respectively secur»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has instructed the Northern Command and the Israel Air Force to strike the production and supply chain of Hezbollah's FPV drones, including deep inside Lebanon, Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Friday. This means Israel might strike in Beirut or its sout»»»

In a speech during the observances of 150 years since the April Uprising here on Friday, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov said that the Uprising was a lesson in how to die for freedom. The day's celebrations culminated at 20 April Square in Panagyurishte. Also attending the event was President I»»»

May 1 (UPI) -- Officials at a zoo in Armenia said reports of a zebra that escaped from the facility were the result of a donkey that had been painted black and white as a prank. Police in Yerevan, the nation's capital, received information Friday morning that a zebra had escaped from the Yerevan Zo»»»

Democrat Ervin Salianji has issued a sharp public criticism of party leader Sali Berisha, accusing him of isolating the party and undermining its future by blocking internal competition. In a public reaction, Salianji condemned what he described as a “miserable standard” in Berisha’s leadership, ar»»»

May 1 (UPI) -- The government of Colombia has formally asked India to assess whether to authorize relocation of 80 hippos to a conservation center in that country as an alternative to culling part of the invasive population, the Ministry of Environment said. The request, sent Thursday, considers po»»»

QIBAH: Historic caravan hub Qibah is now a lively tourist destination that promotes cultural engagement and strengthens national identity. Located 150 km northeast of Buraidah within Al-Asyah governorate, Qibah serves as the eastern gateway to the Qassim region, linking it with Hail, Riyadh, Easter»»»

Seoul: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities for collaboration in strategic projects, as well as strengthening and developing partnerships, particularly in trade and investment. This came during an official visit by a Qatari delegation led by»»»

An audio-visual installation “Panagyurishte 1876 – a Sanctuary of the National Spirit!” was unveiled here on Friday. The ribbon was cut by President Iliana Iotova, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov, Panagyurishte History Museum Director Atanas Shopov, donor Dimitar Tsotsorkov, and Municipal Counc»»»

Doha: Al Duhail secured a commanding place in the semi-finals of the Amir Cup 2026, the tournament's 54th edition, after a resounding 4-0 victory over Al Arabi in their quarter-final clash on Friday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. The emphatic win sees Al Duhail advance to the next round, where they w»»»

RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been named the Middle East’s most valuable healthcare brand for the fourth consecutive year, with its brand value surpassing SR6.3 billion ($1.7 billion), according to Brand Finance’s 2026 ranking of the Middle East’s top 150 most »»»

President Donald Trump takes questions in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. On Friday, administration officials said a cease-fire with Iran paused the clock that required an end to hostilities or a declaration of war by Congress on Friday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/»»»

A specialized team from the Burgas Naval Base, part of the Bulgarian Navy, carried out a mission to locate and destroy the remains of a drone that had washed ashore along the beach northeast of the Elenite resort, the Defence Ministry said in a press release Friday. The object was identified as the»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set to witness an unusual celestial rhythm this month, with two full moons rising within the span of May, an event commonly referred to as a “Blue Moon”. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the Arab Union for»»»

One man has been arrested on the southern island of Crete over an attack on a nightclub bouncer by three people he had reportedly refused entry. A police statement said the 20-year-old suspect was arrested Friday over the incident in the city of Iraklio and faced charges including for arms violatio»»»

The growing rapprochement between Egypt and Türkiye is raising concern in Israel, particularly as military cooperation expands through joint training and exercises between two of the region’s largest and most strategically significant armed forces. Those concerns resurfaced after international mili»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation, during which they discussed Iran's current initiatives and positions regarding the settlement of the conflict with the United States, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on»»»

People carry signs in a May Day protest in Chicago in 2025. May 1 is International Workers Day. Similar protests are expected nationwide this year. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 1 (UPI) -- May Day demonstrations are expected Friday, as organizers call for boycotts of school, wo»»»

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries. “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. Trump did not elaborate on »»»

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Washington: President Donald Trump said Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment. Trump said in the post that the EU "is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Dea»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he was unhappy with a new proposal from Iran for peace talks with the United States, with negotiations between the two sides stalled amid a weeks-long ceasefire. "At this moment I'm not satisfied with what they're offering," Trump told reporters.»»»

President Iliana Iotova Friday said she will begin cabinet-forming consultations with the parliamentary groups on May 5. "These will be held with each group separately, as we have always done, to give everyone the opportunity to express their views on how they will work in the National Assembly goi»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is pushing to lock in a ceasefire and halt Israeli strikes on civilians before Lebanese and Israeli representatives resume bilateral talks in Washington, as Hezbollah continues to vehemently reject the negotiations. Aoun is under pressure from both sides. The United S»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is not satisfied with the latest proposal from Iran regarding a possible deal. "They want to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens," Trump told reporters before departing for Ocala, Florida. Trum»»»

AQABA: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Friday received Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa during a meeting in Aqaba, the Jordan News Agency reported. The talks, also attended by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, focused on the strong ties between Jordan and Bahrain and ways to enha»»»

Israeli police said Friday that they arrested a 36-year-old caught on video attacking a nun in the latest incident targeting Christians near Jerusalem's Old City. Police said the unnamed man was arrested after the attack Wednesday near David’s Tomb — a holy site outside Zion’s Gate on the southern »»»

Whenever Fatima al-Safadi hears a knock at the door, she imagines it might be her sons -- among dozens of people Israel has seized from southern Syria and whose fate remains unknown months later. Mohammed, 40, and Ahmed, 36, were among seven people seized in a nighttime Israeli army incursion into »»»

Lebanon's health ministry said six people including a woman and a child were killed Friday in two Israeli strikes on a southern town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire. The ministry statement said eight other people including a woman and a child were wounded in t»»»

US ​President Donald Trump on Friday said he will increase tariffs ​on ‌vehicles from the European Union to ‌25% next week, accusing the bloc of ⁠not complying with its 2025 trade deal.  President Donald Trump said Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the Eu»»»

Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - Sweden's Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, during a working visit to Tunisia, unveiled a commemorative plaque in the medina of Tunis, at the historic site of the former Swedish Consulate General (1738–1883), as a monument...»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Friday ordered several baguettes in front of cameras at a village bakery in a public display of support for a bill to allow bakeries and florists to open on May Day, a sacrosanct holiday for French workers, if they volunteer to work in writing and are paid»»»

In France, a new trend is raising eyebrows as an increasing number of children and pre-teens adopt elaborate skincare routines. But behind the glossy promise of perfect skin, experts warn that many of these products are ill-suited to young faces and may even increase the risk of allergies»»»

International Workers' Day was marked in Bulgaria on Friday with a march and messages for fair pay and safety at work. International Workers' Day observes the historical struggles of workers and the labour movement on May 1. The day has been observed since 1890 by a resolution passed at the Paris C»»»