Audiobook giant Audible opened what it billed as the first "bookless bookstore" in New York on Friday as industry statistics show more American consumers embracing the format. There is no rustle of pages or stacks of best-selling novels at the pop-up store opened by the Amazon subsidiary on the Low»»»

In a workshop in Turin -- the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat -- vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines. Classic Fiat 500s, made between 1957 and 1975, are being brought "into the 21st century", said Giovanni Gentile, owner of Officine Gentile. Outside the workshop, »»»

Separatists in Alberta are preparing to submit a petition on Monday that they say has enough signatures to force a referendum on independence for the oil-rich Canadian province. Polls indicate the pro-independence camp remains a minority among Alberta's five million people, but has hit a historic h»»»

Iraq’s ruling Coordination Framework has been on an intriguing journey that started with the United States’ adamant rejection of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki being appointed to head a new government and that ended with President Donald Trump personally congratulating Ali al-Zaidi on his ap»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: 3 martyrs in Israeli raid targeted a house in the town of Louaizeh in southern Lebanon at dawn today 02-05-2026 09:»»»

Geneva: The UAE led a diplomatic effort at a key United Nations forum in Geneva that resulted in the unanimous adoption of a resolution condemning attacks on civilian telecommunications and information technology infrastructure, including submarine cables in the Gulf. The measure was passed during »»»

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi ‌was in an Iranian hospital after a “catastrophic deterioration of her health,” including a “cardiac crisis,” a foundation run by her family said. The secretary of ​the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awarded Mohammadi the 2023 prize, expressed concern on »»»

The US administration went beyond its embassy’s congratulatory post in Baghdad for Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali Al-Zaidi, and a phone call by its envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack. It stepped up its engagement with a call from US President Donald Trump to Al-Zaidi. Trump did not stop at the call,»»»

London: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread. Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, includi»»»

The results of the April 12 parliamentary election have become final after the Supreme Court rejected two legal remedies submitted against the decision establishing the national party-list results on Friday. The individual constituency results of the April 12 election became final everywhere by Wed»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread. Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, includi»»»

Despite being silenced in the West and blotted out of history in Ukraine, the Odessa Trade Union massacre of May 2, 2014, remains a festering wound. How did the tragedy unfold? On February 21, 2014, then-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and the Western-backed opposition signed a political deal»»»

New York: Audiobook giant Audible opened what it billed as the first "bookless bookstore" in New York on Friday as industry statistics show more American consumers embracing the format. There is no rustle of pages or stacks of best-selling novels at the pop-up store opened by the Amazon subsidiary »»»

On May 2, 2004, Nigerian Christian militants attacked the Muslim town of Yelwa with firearms and machetes in reprisal for an attack in February 2004. 1 of 5 | A Nigerian Muslim woman and her husband assess the damage to their home in the town of Yelwa, Friday on May 7, 2004. On May 2, Nigerian Chri»»»

London, May 2 (SANA) Barclays has raised its forecast for Brent Crude prices in 2026 to $100 per barrel, citing persistent geopolitical tensions linked to the war in the Middle East and mounting pressure on global supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.According to Reuters, the bank sa»»»

New York: Audiobook giant Audible opened what it billed as the first "bookless bookstore" in New York on Friday as industry statistics show more American consumers embracing the format. There is no rustle of pages or stacks of best-selling novels at the pop-up store opened by the Amazon subsidiary »»»

Geneva, May 2 (SANA) The United Nations’ Communications Agency condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted communications infrastructure in four Arab countries, and ordered monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the effects of these attacks. The six Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in addition »»»

New standards for sports cooperation among member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have been developed at a meeting of Sports Ministers held in Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the Ministry of Sports of Belarus reported. Photo SCO press service It is noted that a working group »»»

Jaipur, India: An opening partnership of 110 from 57 balls by Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul paved the way for Delhi Capitals to record their highest successful chase in the IPL, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. The Delhi openers laid the foundations for a turnaround win after three consecu»»»

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly decided to suspend the business operations of Lotte Card for 4 1/2 months over a personal data breach, along with a $3.4 million penalty. File Photo by Jeon Heon-kyun/EPA May 1 (UPI) -- South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) repo»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced meetings of heads of regions with local residents. He posted the announcement on social media. According to the president, the meetings will begin on May 11. «Meetings will be held in every aiyl okmotu. As you know, I recently made a working visit to »»»

Contacts and meetings between the Hamas movement, other Palestinian factions, head of the Board of Peace Nickolay Mladenov and mediators are ongoing in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement following the factions’ positive response to the latest proposal. Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat tha»»»

Bridge demolition works have begun today, May 2, in Chui region on the 54th kilometer of Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart bypass road, the Traffic Safety Department of the region reported. Due to the works, traffic on this section will be temporarily restricted. In certain segments, vehicles will be allowed »»»

Doha, Qatar: The short track ice racing competitions of the Schools Olympic Program ended yesterday evening. The event was organized by the Qatar Winter Sports Committee in cooperation with Qatar School Sports Federation. It lasted for two days at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, in a competitive at»»»

Yemen is reeling from floods caused by seasonal rainfall that have swept vast swathes of the country in recent weeks, claiming dozens of lives and causing major damage in infrastructure. Relief agencies said 200,000 people have been affected by the rainfall in April, with the number expected to ris»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump informed the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate that hostilities against Iran have ended. In a message addressed to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson and President Pro Tempore of the US Senate Chuck Grassley, Trump s»»»

The Town Hall of Gulcho has expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Emergency Situations for its prompt assistance in eliminating the consequences of a mudflow caused by heavy rains. The rainfall lasted for two days, affecting 96 families. According to the municipality, a deputy head of the Ministry»»»

The Director of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, Kanat Abdrakhmatov, published photographs on social media demonstrating the changing state of glaciers in Issyk-Kul region. According to him, the glaciers are rapidly disappearing. As an example, Abdrakhmatov cited the Jerooy glacier, »»»

Turin, Italy: In a workshop in Turin -- the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat -- vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines. Classic Fiat 500s, made between 1957 and 1975, are being brought "into the 21st century", said Giovanni Gentile, owner of Officine Gentile. Outside »»»

Emergency rescue archaeological excavations are being carried out in Cholpon-Ata in connection with the construction of a bypass road on the northern outskirts of the city. The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The work is aimed at preserving and comp»»»

The International Dance Olympiad of Central Asia will be held in Bishkek. The event is scheduled for June 5-7. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy reported. More than 5,000 people from 10 countries are expected to participate. Dancers will present per»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed the law on exchange of credit information. According to the document, credit histories will no longer include information about the subject of the credit information’s obligations to pay a sum of money if more than: Furthermore, credit bureaus are required to ensu»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening US sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials told Reuters, as he seeks to put more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela's leader. The fresh sanctions target people, entities and affiliates that su»»»

Some military officers in Mali worked with extremists and separatists who recently launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade in the conflict-battered country, authorities said late Friday. The separatist fighters, meanwhile, said earlier in the day that they captured a strategic mili»»»

Washington: Iran and its allies have damaged at least 16 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries during the US-Israeli war with Iran starting on February 28, rendering some of those positions virtually unusable, a CNN investigation has found. The damaged facilities constitute the ma»»»

Dubai: A community-driven initiative in Dubai is set to support around 1,500 beneficiaries this weekend through a “Gift It Forward” drive, bringing together organisations and volunteers in a coordinated effort to assist low-income families and mothers within the community. The programme is set to t»»»

Keremet Bank may be removed from U.S. and UK sanctions lists, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, told journalists. According to him, the authorities continue dialogue on the issue of restrictions and have developed a special roadmap. «We have trave»»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Middle East war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and trucks »»»

Russian airline Red Wings has opened ticket sales for direct flights from Dagestan to Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Eto Kavkaz portal reports. The first flight is scheduled for June 3. «The new international route will be launched for the first time, making one of the oldest cities in Central Asia along the Gre»»»

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, exchanging views on freedom of navigation and issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The two sides continued a thorough exch»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump informed the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate today that hostilities against Iran have ended. In a message addressed to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson and President Pro Tempore of the US Senate Chuck Grassley, T»»»

WASHINGTON: President ‌Donald Trump said on Friday the US Navy was acting “like pirates” in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ​ports during the US and Israel’s war against Iran. Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by US forces of a ship a few days ago. “We took ov»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel’s army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire. The strikes in Habboush killed eight people, including a child and two women, and wounded 21 others, th»»»

Iran delivered its new proposal for US talks to Pakistani negotiators, Iranian state media reported Friday. While details of the proposal have not yet been released, President Donald Trump said he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest offer, but negotiations were taking place by phone. Follow our »»»

A resolution to the conflict in Ukraine is only possible if NATO abandons its goal to strategically defeat Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov, the head of the Russian delegation to the 2026 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, said. "At the sam»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that hostilities against Iran, which began on February 28, have terminated, though the Pentagon continues to update its military posture in the region as the threat remains. "On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extend»»»

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed to RIA Novosti the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 American troops from Germany within a year. Analysis'Unwinnable’ US War in Afghanistan Exposed Systemic NATO Failure – Ex-DoD OfficialYesterday, 15:25 GMT"The Secretary of War has ordered the wi»»»

Washington: The US blockade in the Straight of Hormuz and surrounding maritime routes has been claimed to have cost Iran nearly $4.8 billion in oil revenue, significantly tightening financial pressure on Tehran, according to a report by Axios citing Pentagon estimates. The Department of War assessm»»»

In many respects, US President Donald Trump has much in common with the British monarch, King Charles III. Both men were born in the 1940s into families that enjoyed wealth and privilege, and both, for different reasons, waited for decades before achieving their ultimate goal of becoming heads of s»»»

HAIL: A convoy of Iraqi pilgrims arrived Friday at the Hail Pilgrim City, a key transit hub in northern Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom accelerates preparations for the 2026 Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The integrated facility offers a full range of services, including round-the-clock»»»