ISLAMABAD: Australia on Friday imposed counter-terrorism financing sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its leaders over what it described as the group’s involvement in violent attacks in Pakistan. The BLA, a separatist militant group operating in Pakistan’s southwestern province »»»

Germany and about a dozen other countries support making it harder for dissenting member states to block EU foreign policy decisions, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said. Speaking on Wednesday at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Berlin, the diplomat outlined Berlin’s vision for reform»»»

Washington: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met on Friday in Washington with Vice President of the United States of America HE J.D. Vance. During the meeting, they reviewed the close strategic cooperation between the State of Qa»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the sisterly United Arab Emirates, involving two ballistic missiles and three drones, which resulted in injuries to three people. Qatar considered the attacks a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty and a serious threat to »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has agreed to US President Donald Trump's initiative to establish a ceasefire with Ukraine from May 9 to 11 and conduct a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange with Kiev, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday. "On instructions from Russian President Vladimir Putin, I confir»»»

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RIYADH: Today’s world is at a crossroads and, in this rapidly shifting world, partnerships matter more than ever so we must stand together, said Christophe Farnaud, the EU’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The Delegation of the EU to Saudi Arabia celebrated Europe Day on Thursday at the ambassador’s re»»»

In a week marked by fluctuating dynamics and strategic investments, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) wrapped up on Thursday, February 20, 2025, with a positive close across multiple indices. This resilience underscores investor confidence amidst the complex economic landscape, drawing attention from re»»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, saying it could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them. Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturda»»»

Eighteen deputy ministers were appointed Friday to the Rumen Radev Cabinet by a prime ministerial order, said the government press service. Nikolay Koprinkov has been named head of the political cabinet of the Prime Minister. Following are the 18 deputy ministers: Metodi Valeriev Metodiev: Deputy M»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, held a phone conversation, during which the sides noted the advisability of returning to efforts to normalize relations between Iran and the Arab monarchies, the Russian Foreign Ministry »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them. Trump announced on social»»»

ROME: Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Italian Open in the second round on Friday by Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was making his comeback from a shoulder injury in the last big tournament before the French Open. Djokovic was playing for the fi»»»

GENEVA: FIFA has amended its World ‌Cup disciplinary rules to ensure that minor suspensions picked up in qualifiers are no longer carried over into the 2026 finals, clearing Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo for their sides’ opening matches. FIFA said on Frid»»»

WASHINGTON: Libyan Dr. Faysal Alghoula needs to renew his green card to continue caring for roughly 1,000 patients in southwestern Indiana. But he hasn’t been able to do that since the Trump administration stopped reviewing applications for people from several dozen countries it deemed high-risk. A»»»

Dubai: A Kuwaiti fugitive convicted in a public funds embezzlement and forgery case has been arrested in Dubai following a joint security operation coordinated between Kuwait and the UAE, Kuwaiti authorities said on Friday. Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said the arrest was carried out through close»»»

As war tears through Sudan, the environment has been buried beneath the smoke of battle, mass displacement and hunger. Yet it is one of the sectors suffering the broadest and deepest losses. Experts say what is unfolding in Sudan’s forests is no longer routine environmental degradation. It is a sil»»»

Changing-of-the-guard ceremonies took place Friday after the Rumen Radev Cabinet was approved by Parliament earlier in the day. The members of the caretaker government handed over executive power to the new ministers. Newly elected Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that he believed that “our governme»»»

Eighteen deputy ministers were appointed Friday to the Rumen Radev Cabinet by a prime ministerial order, said the government press service. Nikolay Koprinkov has been named head of the political cabinet of the Prime Minister. Following are the 18 deputy ministers: Metodi Valeriev Metodiev: Deputy M»»»

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Palazzo Chigi, in Rome, Thursday. Rubio was in the Italian capital for high-level meetings with Italian and Vatican officials. Photo Guiseppe Lami/EPA May 8 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted his support »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Belarus is at a record level, despite the difficulties being created from outside, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "Trade is at a record level, despite all the difficulties being created from outside," Putin said at the meeting with Belar»»»

Yemeni government data has revealed the scale of the unprecedented economic and humanitarian deterioration the country has suffered because of a war that has dragged on for more than a decade, saying the conflict ignited by the Houthis caused cumulative losses to the national economy estimated at a»»»

Civil Guard officers and local policemen prepare the command post set up at the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Spain's Tenerife Island, during preparations Friday for the arrival of the cruise ship MV Hondius, which harbored a hantavirus outbreak. According to the World Health Organization, eight »»»

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Damascus, May 8 (SANA) The Syrian Development Fund‘s Q1 2026 performance report showed significant progress in the fund’s strategic foundation phase, with total pledges and donations reaching $83 million and actual collections exceeding $41 million as of March 31, representing a 46 percent collecti»»»

Ajman: A woman travelling with her husband and children was detained at one of UAE airport and transferred to Ajman after authorities discovered she was wanted over an Instagram comment that triggered a legal complaint, according to an Ajman Police official. The incident was revealed by Lieutenant »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed his hope that the May 9-11 ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in commemoration of the Victory Day, the end of the Great Patriotic War, will mark the "beginning of the end" for the ongoing armed conflict. "Hopefully, it is the be»»»

LONDON: A group of UN experts on Friday condemned Israel’s interception of a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza and called for the immediate release of activists detained during the operation in international waters. The condemnation came via a statement signed by several UN special rapporteurs a»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, set to take place from May 9 to May 11. Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceasefire will coincide with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations and acknowledged Ukraine’s role in World War II. He »»»

Tunis, May 8 (TAP) - Members of the Tunisian Packaged Olive Oil Council approved the advertising and promotional programmes of companies for 2026 during the council’s 35th meeting held on Friday, under the chairmanship of Minister of Public Works...»»»

The Indian Consulate in Dubai has expressed sorrow over an incident at sea that resulted in the death of an Indian crew member aboard a ship. In a statement, the consulate said it is in contact with the vessel’s owner and is seeking further details regarding the incident. Get updated faster and for»»»

BARCELONA: Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice. The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Th»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s interior ministry on Friday announced the arrest of a general from ousted president Bashar Assad’s era, accusing him of involvement in a 2013 chemical attack on a suburb of the capital, Damascus. In August 2013, the army under Assad’s rule was accused of using chemical weapons to »»»

Syria's interior ministry on Friday announced the arrest of a general from ousted president Bashar al-Assad's era, accusing him of involvement in a 2013 chemical attack on a suburb of the capital, Damascus. In August 2013, the army under Assad's rule was accused of using chemical weapons to target »»»

A Lebanese official source told Asharq Al-Awsat there were “serious US efforts” to secure the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel before the launch of direct negotiations between the two countries under US sponsorship next Thursday. The source said that if the efforts fail, Lebanon will take part »»»

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority will announce on Sunday, May 10, whether private schools will continue with distance learning or return to in-person classes. The decision will follow an assessment of the current situation in coordination with relevant authorities. Get updated fast»»»

JAKARTA: An explosive eruption Friday of Mount Dukono on the remote Indonesian island Halmahera killed three hikers and injured five who were climbing in a restricted area around the active volcano, authorities said. About 20 climbers had set out Thursday to ascend the nearly 1,355-meter (4,445-foo»»»

Egypt’s candidacy for the Northern African non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the years 2016-2017 is on its way to become a reality; Ameera Fouad reports Within the framework of Egypt’s Foreign Ministry tremendous efforts to gain the non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council»»»

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension 14 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoão Fellet and Rute PinaBBC Brasil Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva greet each other at the White H»»»

WASHINGTON: Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo 11. A mysterious object making “multiple 90-degree turns” at a speedy clip. A blaringly bright object doing corkscrew twists over the skies in Kazakhstan. Those are some of the details in a new batch of files o»»»

A 32-year-old woman in Alicante, southeastern Spain, is being tested for hantavirus after developing symptoms consistent with the infection, health officials said. According to Spanish authorities, the woman was on the same flight as a passenger linked to a deadly outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise »»»

The issue of allowing the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza into the enclave to begin its work remains unresolved. Israel continues to refuse its entry, while other complications persist over the conditions under which it would operate, including the creation of a police force under»»»

An adviser to Iran's supreme leader compared control over the Strait of Hormuz to having an "atomic bomb" on Friday, and vowed not to relinquish it. Adviser Mohammad Mokhber said Iran had long "neglected" its privileged position along the strait, a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments that Tehra»»»

The European Commission has faced ridicule after using a popular internet meme to portray critics of the EU as conspiracy theorists. On Thursday, the bloc’s executive branch posted a variation of the well-known ‘Peter Parker glasses’ four-panel meme on social media. The format, taken from the Tobey»»»

Sheinbaum praises K-pop group for connecting Mexico and South Korea Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (2-L) reacts alongside members of the South Korean K-pop group BTS during a visit to the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 06 May 2026. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez / EPA May 7 (Asia Today) »»»

Doha: Katara Cultural Village hosted the digital showcase of the Teen Art Awards, an international initiative empowering young artists aged 13-17 from more than 60 countries. Director of the British Council in Qatar Dr. Wasim Qutub said the initiative strengthens cultural dialogue and nurtures a ne»»»

Tunis, May 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Friday received Ambassador of Mauritania to Tunisia Ali Ould Sidi Ali, who paid him a farewell visit on the conclusion of his mission in the...»»»

Parliament voted Friday to approve the composition of the new Cabinet with Prime Minister Rumen Radev. All of the votes in favour, a total of 122, came from Progressive Bulgaria. Democratic Bulgaria (21 MPs), Movement for Rights and Freedoms (21 MPs), Continue the Change (16 MPs) and Vazrazhdane (1»»»

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reacted to new U.S. sanctions, saying on social media that the island's population "already knows the cruelty behind the actions of the U.S. government." File Photo by Adalberto Roque/EPA/Pool May 8 (UPI) -- Cuba vehemently opposed new measures adopted by the Unite»»»