DUBAI: At just 27, Conor Dirks is shaping what modern beachside dining looks like in Dubai. As head chef of Bungalo34, he has been central to the restaurant’s Riviera-inspired identity since its 2022 opening — focusing on ingredient-led cooking and consistency that, he says, allows the kitchen to r»»»

Unsettled weather marks the start of May across Greece, with rain, strong northerly winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures expected to dominate conditions through the long weekend. According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), cloud cover with scattered showers and isolated thunderst»»»

Brussels: The free trade agreement between the European Union and four countries from the Mercosur group in Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay) entered into provisional effect today, Friday. The agreement, which took 25 years to negotiate, aims to boost trade in goods and servi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Alqaqaa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani delivered an impressive display to claim top honours in the Amateur class as the 12th round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour got under way at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s main arena yesterday. Riding Bon Suela, Alqaqaa delivered a f»»»

The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital's residents are waging an improbable citizen campaign to return the endangered flightless birds to the city. “They are a part of who we are and our sense of belonging her»»»

Israel responded on Thursday to Lebanon’s demands for de-escalation with more evacuation warnings for southern towns that will increase internal pressure on the Lebanese state. It issued the warnings even as Lebanese and United Nations proposals have been relayed to Israel over consolidating the ce»»»

Dubai: Dana Gas has received a $20 million payment from Egypt, bringing all overdue receivables from the country fully up to date and giving the Sharjah-based natural gas company a cleaner collection position as production from its Egyptian assets returns to growth. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 15 correspondent: Hezbollah claimed responsibility for 10 attacks against Israeli army forces today, the highest number sin»»»

ATLANTA: Walking through the frame of his soon-to-be new home on a recent morning, an excited Ozzy Herrera could envision the future. A brown leather sofa to match the floors. Terra-cotta-colored walls. A bar cart near the kitchen. Herrera, who works two jobs at Atlanta's airport, never imagined he»»»

Dubai: On most evenings now, home feels a little different. Meals are planned, outings are fewer, and time together carries more meaning. Households across the UAE are adjusting, not just to changing routines but to a new lifestyle shaped by more mindful spending and closer family connections. Acro»»»

Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleToby Mann Getty Images Brazil's Congress has overturned a veto of a bill that would dramatically reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup afte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd ended Al Shamal’s dream of a maiden Qatar Stars League title on Monday, and now the Wolves once again stand in their way as David Prats’ side chase first Amir Cup glory. The two in-form sides met in a decisive final-day league showdown, where Al Sadd edged a thrilling 3-2 conte»»»

MELBOURNE: ‌Oil rose on Friday as efforts to resolve the Iran war remained at an impasse, with Tehran still blocking ​the Strait of Hormuz and the US Navy blocking exports of Iranian crude. Brent crude futures for July were up 63 cents, or 0.57 percent, to $111 per barrel by 8:57 a.m. Saudi time, w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee of the 4th Gulf Games Doha 2026 is set to take another major step toward the highly anticipated event by unveiling the competition’s official sponsors and tournament mascot on Sunday at Al Wajba Hall in the Qatar Olympic Committee Building. Attended by a select»»»

A decade-long study tracking dozens of whale sharks off Indonesia's coast has revealed the secrets of their migrations and two hotspots where they gather year-round. The research published Thursday fills in critical gaps in knowledge about the endangered species, and builds the case for increased p»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) and Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani chaired the Federation’s 68th Board meeting, held yesterday, via video conference, with the participation of GCC chamber heads and Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharq»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari real estate market is witnessing notable activity, with a clear concentration in mid-range segments, while lower-value segments show limited presence—reflecting a shift toward higher-value investments. The real estate activity in Qatar during the year-to-date (YTD) period of»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, focusing on regional developments. The discussions addressed the impact of recent Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued yesterday government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, with a total value of QR2.5bn. QCB explained that the sukuk maturities variy as follows: QR1.25bn (Tap Issuance) with a maturity date of September 3, 2028, and a yield of 4.4 perc»»»

Oil rose on Friday as efforts to resolve the Iran war remained at an impasse, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the US Navy blocking exports of Iranian crude. Brent crude futures for July were up $1.04, or 0.94%, to $111.44 per barrel by 0421 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate fut»»»

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Alikbek Dzhekshenkulov, has commented on remarks by Israeli President Isaac Herzog regarding the potential use of Kyrgyzstan by Iran to circumvent sanctions. He shared his views on social media. According to Dzhekshenkulov, such statements »»»

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation 6 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKelly Ng Getty ImagesSino-African trade is marked by a growing imbalance in China's favour China will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday – except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Ta»»»

In a propaganda message released to the public, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei promised "new chapter" and "bright future" for the Gulf — "one without the United States". In his statement, Khamenei signaled a sweeping plan to assert Tehran’s authority over the strategic Strait of H»»»

President Iliana Iotova will visit Panagyurishte on Friday to join observances of the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the April Uprising, the press secretariat of the head of State said. The nationwide commemorations of this landmark anniversary are held under the auspices of President Iotova.»»»

Singapore: Singapore's prime minister warned Friday that economic growth will slow this year and some countries may slip into recession as the Middle East crisis keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. In a May Day speech, Lawrence Wong said the war was not expected "to be over anytime soon" and supply »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services signed a cooperation agreement with the Workers Support and Insurance Fund to implement the “Sanad” project. This step reflects both parties’ commitment to strengthening the social welfare system and supporting initiatives tha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Engineers Without Borders - Qatar programme and the Qatar Scientific Club discussed ways to integrate their efforts in providing engineering and technical services to the Qatari community during a coordination meeting. During the meeting, the Director of the Engineers Without Borde»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesGender investment gap — Are women catching up with men?Kyra KrallOnline brokers are tapping into the potential of female investors. Tailor-made products and branding campaigns are on the rise. Will this help bridge the gap between women and men when it comes to investing? https»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres under the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has announced the winners of its “Journey of Safety” competition, which attracted strong participation from students across all educational stages. Launched in mid-January»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Hajj Mission has affirmed that a comprehensive, around-the-clock medical system is fully prepared to serve Qatari pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season 2026 emphasising that pilgrim safety remains a top priority. The Medical Services Unit of the Mission announced its full»»»

Sao Tome: HE President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe Carlos Vila Nova received the credentials of HE Yousef bin Mohammed Al Hail as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Non-Resident) to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. HE the Ambassador conveyed the g»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Qatar Chess Federation, has concluded the competitions of the third edition of the primary school chess project “Naqla.” The closing ceremony was attended by Dr. Ibrahim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Children in Qatar with complex diseases who once had to travel abroad for life-saving gene and cell therapies can now receive highly personalised treatment closer to home, thanks to Sidra Medicine’s Advanced Cell Therapy Core (ACTC). “The Advanced Cell Therapy Core brings together, und»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has ramped up enforcement measures across the country’s travel and air cargo sector, shutting down four non-compliant agencies as part of a wide-ranging inspection campaign aimed at tightening oversight and protecting consumer rights. The campa»»»

The head of Syria's committee for combating illicit enrichment, Basel Al-Suwaidan, has revealed that settlements reached with prominent businessmen accused of ties with former president Bashar Al-Assad had returned to the state treasury as assets belonging to the Syrian people. In remarks to Asharq»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched a new support portfolio for its creative sector, giving artists, cultural institutions and small businesses access to workspaces, grants, training, exhibition opportunities and wider public visibility. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Creat»»»

Russia's Soyuz-5 rocket launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome for the first time, and the test launch proceeded as planned, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said. "On April 30 at 21:00 Moscow time [18:00 GMT], the Soyuz-5 medium-class launch vehicle was launched from the 45th site at the B»»»

The Devil Wears Prada 2 review: Chic, relevant, but not sharp enoughDirector: David FrankelCast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stantly Tucci, Justin Theroux, Simone Ashley, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu★★★Dubai: The timing couldn’t have been more uncanny. With Amazon powerhouses Jeff Bezos »»»

FORT COLLINS, Colorado: President Donald Trump granted a key approval Thursday for a major new oil pipeline from Canada into the US that’s been dubbed “Keystone Light” over its similarities to a contentious project blocked by the Biden administration. The three-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion »»»

TEHRAN: Tehran’s air defenses were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House signalled that it will not be reined in by a congressional deadline on the Iran war. The Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported that air defense systems, heard in some parts of the Ir»»»

WASHINGTON: Many Republicans who have been uneasy with President Donald Trump’s war in Iran emphasized that there would be a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene. But the date is now set to pass with no action from GOP lawmakers who continue to defer to the White House. Under the War Powers Res»»»

PARIS: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are reshaping trade routes, with Africa becoming a hub of global container ship traffic, according to logistics and maritime sources. Over the past two months, the blockade has also pushed shipowners to find alternative l»»»

Iran’s supreme leader defiantly vowed Thursday to protect the country’s nuclear and missile capabilities, which US President Donald Trump has sought to curtail through airstrikes and as part of a wider deal to cement the war’s shaky ceasefire. In a statement read by a state television anchor, Mojta»»»

The US embassy in Lebanon on Thursday urged a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders as the health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country's south killed at least 17 people despite an ongoing ceasefire. Israeli and Lebanese representatives this month have met twice in Washington -- the f»»»

US President Donald Trump said that he will probably consider pulling out some US troops from Spain and Italy. "Yeah, probably, I probably will. Why shouldn't I? Italy has not been of any help to us, and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible," Trump told reporters, when asked whether he will»»»

Russia takes seriously statements in NATO and EU countries about a possible blockade of the Kaliningrad Region and will respond decisively to any such attempts, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Artyom Bulatov told Sputnik. "We take such public statements very seriously. Unfortunately, t»»»

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on US positions if Washington renewed attacks and restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel rema»»»

RIYADH: Khalid Al-Ghannam is making a compelling case for a return to the Saudi national team in time for the World Cup this summer, not least after his starring role in Al-Ettifaq’s 3-1 away victory over Al-Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday. It was the 11th league goal of the season for »»»

A psychologist testified at the trial over Diego Maradona’s death, saying the football legend had bipolar disorder, narcissistic personality traits and addiction issues on Thursday in Buenos Aires. The comments came during proceedings into alleged medical negligence following his 2020 death at age »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said its Qiwa labor platform surpassed two million registered establishments in the first quarter of 2026, alongside 13 million workers and 12 million documented employment contracts, underscoring rapid digitalization of the »»»