At least three people who had been onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship and contracted the hantavirus were evacuated by plane to Europe on Wednesday. While one of the two aircraft was forced to land in Spain’s Canary Islands due to a technical issue, the other later touched down in the Netherlands, w»»»

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he told Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks on Emirati civilian infrastructure and ships near the Strait of Hormuz were “unjustified.” “I expressed my deep concern about the ongoing escalation and condemned the unjustified str»»»

MOGADISHU: Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked lemon-laden Emirati dhow at sea after failing to use the vessel to attack other ships, security sources in Somalia’s Puntland state told AFP. No information was available on the fate of the crew of Fahad-4, a ship which was stormed in late April b»»»

RIYADH: Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has inaugurated a cloud-based communication system to answer visitor inquiries at the Grand Mosque. The scheme is part of the presidency’s efforts to enhance digital t»»»

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he told Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks on Emirati civilian infrastructure and ships near the Strait of Hormuz were “unjustified.” “I expressed my deep concern about the ongoing escalation and condemned the unjustified str»»»

Brazil President Lula to discuss economy and security with Trump at White House 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDaniel BushWashington correspondent REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo US President Donald Trump will host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House on»»»

JEDDAH: Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as Al-Ahli secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Wednesday at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium. The English striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 27th minute to give the hosts a deserved half-time lead»»»

LONDON: For almost a decade, the killings in Tadamon were twice buried — first in a pit in southern Damascus, then again under a pall of silence enforced by the Bashar Assad regime. Today, survivors and grieving families are seeking justice, answers and, for some, closure. The world first saw evide»»»

Utz is recalling potato chips that may have been contaminated by salmonella. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- Utz has issued a voluntary recall of two potato chip brands over concerns that they may have been contaminated with salmonella. Some varieties of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Space Agency announced, in partnership with Aramco Digital, the launch of the second edition of the “SARI 2” initiative, as an extension of ongoing efforts to empower national talent and foster innovation in the space sector. The initiative aims to attract undergraduate students f»»»

RIYADH: Fruit cultivation is a key pillar of food security and agricultural diversity in Najran Province, supported by its moderate climate, fertile soil and abundant water resources. The region is known for producing a range of distinctive fruit varieties, including red guava, which has emerged as»»»

In a city where food trends come and go quickly, finding a place you return to more than once says something. For me, Ed’s Tacos in Jeddah is one of those places. My first visit was on one casual evening when I expected little beyond a quick bite. Tucked into the lively Box Park area, the restauran»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Princess Catherine will next week carry out her first overseas royal visit since her cancer diagnosis when she travels to Italy, Kensington palace said Wednesday. The trip to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy will focus on the Princess of Wales’s work in early years child developmen»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school students on Sunday. Running from May 10 to 14 in Riyadh, the festival will bring together more than 100 schools, over 1,550 students, a»»»

Diriyah Gov. Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received Qatari Ambassador to the Kingdom Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah in Diriyah on Wednesday, with the pair holding friendly talks, Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League a»»»

A new wave of Saharan dust is expected to sweep across Greece from Friday, bringing reduced air quality and muddy rain, according to the National Observatory of Athens’ AtmoHub service. The phenomenon is forecast to initially affect western parts of the country, including the Ionian Islands, the Pe»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Argentina has seen an increase in hantavirus cases but not an outbreak, an expert told AFP on Wednesday, as infections aboard a cruise ship have provoked a global health scare. The MV Hondius set sail from Ushuaia in southern Argentina on April 1 and is currently anchored o»»»

For years, passwords have served as one of the default gatekeepers of digital access. But in today’s threat landscape, that foundation is becoming increasingly fragile. As identity becomes the primary target for cybercriminals, traditional advice around stronger, more complex credentials is no long»»»

1 of 2 | People protest during the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition against the presence of the Israeli pavilion at the event in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday. Around 200 people took part in a protest organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance during the opening of the 61st Venice Art»»»

Tunis May 6 (TAP) - The electronic platform dedicated to the National Innovation Competition has received 130 applications, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII).These...»»»

Violent attacks against Jewish people in the United States rose to their highest number in 2025, the Anti-Defamation League reported. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- Physical anti-Semitic assaults were the highest on record in 2025 since tracking began, according to a r»»»

DJERBA, TUNISIA: The annual Jewish pilgrimage to the 26-century-old El-Ghriba Synagogue in Tunisia drew a modest but notable return of international visitors this year, worshipping together under tight security after a deadly 2023 attack disrupted the festival. Visitors came from France, China, Ivo»»»

In a matter of decades, a spectacular cold-water paradise 30 million years in the making is succumbing to warming oceans. Kelp forests are largely out of sight, hidden under the ocean’s surface, yet they are one of Earth’s most wondrous and underappreciated marine habitats. It’s an ethereal light-i»»»

The scene after an Israeli airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beitut, Lebanon, on Wednesday night. Lebanon's Disaster Management Unit said more than 31,530 families have been displaced into collective shelters since the escalation began March 2, while Israeli attacks across Lebanon have k»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war was "very possible" following "very good talks" over the past day. "We've had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it's very possible that we'll make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.»»»

DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony at Qatar National Convention Centre, where 1,100 graduates from its eight higher education institutions were honoured. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hi»»»

Nine governing New Democracy lawmakers received summons Wednesday from European prosecutors to testify over their alleged involvement in the OPEKEPE farming subsidies fraud scandal. Initially confusion reigned as the documents reportedly referred to their potential involvement in criminal offences,»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan HE Pekka Haavisto, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed developments in Sudan, Qatar's humanitarian support for those affected by »»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as hostile statements by Iran, reaffirming that its international relations and defense partnerships are a “purely sovereign matter.” In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected allegations by Teh»»»

Dubai: In Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, a number of players secured cash rewards, while the top prize remains unclaimed. During Draw No. 260506, the winning numbers from the Days section were 30, 31, 14, 6, 15, and 9, while the Months section number was 1. In addition, three »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Resistance fighters then targeted the evacuation force with artillery fire, and enemy soldiers were seen fleeing the area: statement 15»»»

Poland is preparing stricter cryptocurrency regulations as both the government and President Karol Nawrocki introduced separate draft laws governing crypto assets. The Finance Ministry’s proposal implements the EU’s MiCA regulations and includes significantly tougher penalties for fraud, market man»»»

The European Union is searching for ways to restore the competitiveness of its industrial sector, which accounts for 20% of EU GDP, 35 mln jobs, and 80% of goods exports. Business leaders and policymakers speaking at the Polish-French Economic Forum in Katowice highlighted high energy costs, unstab»»»

Poland and the European Commission are set to sign a loan agreement under the SAFE defense financing program, providing Poland with about PLN 190 bln for military investments. The first tranche, worth roughly EUR 6.5 bln, could arrive as early as May. Industry representatives stressed that the main»»»

Artificial intelligence is reshaping Poland’s IT services industry and undermining the traditional software-house business model based on outsourcing programmers to foreign corporations. Investors have lost interest in companies focused mainly on coding services, leading to a sharp slowdown in M&A »»»

ORLEN has partnered with Amazon Web Services to accelerate its digital and energy transformation through advanced cloud computing technologies. The collaboration is intended to improve operational efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and cybersecurity across the group. ORLEN plans to migrate IT sys»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces destroyed two Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem on Wednesday, citing failure to obtain permits for building, and uprooted thousands of trees in Hebron. In the town of Al-Sawahra in Jerusalem Governorate, authorities demolished a two-story house be»»»

WASHINGTON: LIV Golf sees hope in finding new financial sponsors to carry the series beyond this season, when its vast Saudi funding will end, even though chief executive officer Scott O’Neil was short on details in comments Tuesday. Speaking ahead of this week’s LIV Golf Virginia event at Trump Na»»»

President Donald Trump has begun threatening Iran again, as a U.S. deal to end fighting is being considered by Iran. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- More negotiations to end the war in Iran were in progress, sources told media outlets Wednesday as President Donald Trump re»»»

The UAE has strongly condemned statements issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, reaffirming its complete rejection of any allegations or threats that undermine its sovereignty and national security. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the UAE firmly opposes any claims or actions that »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry has sent a note to all accredited diplomatic missions regarding Zelensky's threats to strike Moscow on Victory Day, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "The Russian Foreign Ministry informs that a note containing the follo»»»

Gold prices climbed sharply on 6 May 2026, reaching their highest level in a week as investors reacted to growing optimism over a potential agreement between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict, according to Bloomberg. Spot gold rose by more than 3%, surpassing $4,700 per ounce, »»»

A Cretan suspected of fatally shooting a young man he blamed for a traffic accident that fatally injured his son was charged Wednesday with murder committed in a calm frame of mind and firearms violations. The suspect is being held under tight security as authorities fear the killing could trigger »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a military base in western Chad, which resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence, terrorism,»»»

Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras arrives April 9 at the Nominating Commission in Guatemala City, Guatemala, for an interview as part of the selection process for attorney general and head of the Public Prosecutor’s Office from 2026 to 2030. She lacked support for another term. Photo by A»»»

May 6 (UPI) -- A 49-year-old athlete from Aruba earned his 10th Guinness World Records title by pulling a bus a distance of more than 65 feet using his neck. Egmond Molina used a rope around his neck to pull the 21,737-pound bus on Jan. 9, and Guinness World Records has now confirmed he officially »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in Haret Hreik in Beirut’s southern suburbs with several missiles 06-05-20»»»

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 enemy army Namera armored vehicle at Khallat al-Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a loite»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli vehicle was seen burning, prompting the intervention of a helicopter to evacuate the wounded: statement 15 06-05-2026 21:33 PM »»»

Tunis, May 6 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid on Wednesday called trade missions in Arab countries to keep abreast of developments in the region and their global repercussions across numerous levels and sectors, notably...»»»