Nigerian, Beninese militias kill scores of herders
Aminu Aubakar Kano, Nigeria: A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told AFP. The herders were killed in an operation that also involved vigilantes from Benin, just across the border from Niger state, a»»»
Iran Guards: US Options Are ‘Impossible' Military Operation or 'Bad Deal'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that the United States faced a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal" with Tehran. The Middle East war, launched by the United States and Israel in late February, has been on hold since April 8, with one failed round of peace tal»»»
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes
Colombo: Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by nearly four percent on Sunday, further fuelling inflation, which more than doubled last month due to the Middle East conflict. Since March, Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices by more than 35 percent, while gas and electricity rates have also increased by a sim»»»
Prime Minister congratulates Noor Center for Blind graduates
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani congratulated the students of the Noor Center for the Blind who graduated today, May 3, 2026. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "Al Noor Center for the Blind gradu»»»
Putin's Speech at May 9 Parade Awaited by Whole World - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the May 9 parade is awaited by the whole world, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The military parade marking the 81st anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War will be held in Moscow's Red Square on May 9. "We exp»»»
Dubai Police complete 1,844 rescue missions in Q1
Dubai: Dubai Police search and rescue teams carried out 1,844 missions in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring high operational readiness and rapid emergency response across the emirate. The missions were led by the General Department of Transport and Rescue as part of an integrated system aimed»»»
OPEC+ Hikes Oil Production Quotas, Reaffirms Commitment to Market Stability
The seven OPEC+ countries, which had previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, met virtually on Sunday, deciding a production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day. “In their collective»»»
Egypt finds new gas reserves in Nile Delta amid output push
RIYADH: Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta capable of producing around 50 million cubic feet per day, as the country steps up efforts to restore domestic energy output. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said the discovery followed the successful drilling»»»
Minister of Municipality meets Ambassador of South Sudan
Doha: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the State of Qatar, HE Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways t»»»
PM Aldabaiba inaugurates 6th African Construction & Equipment Exhibition -with several international participants
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba inaugurated the 6th African Construction and Equipment Exhibition (2 to 5 May), yesterday, hosted at the Misrata International Fairgrounds, with wide participation from local and international companies specializing in construction, contract»»»
Passenger opens emergency exit and jumps from Air Arabia flight at Chennai airport
Authorities are investigating an incident in which a passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped from an Air Arabia flight while it was still taxiing after landing at Chennai International Airport early on Sunday. The individual was travelling on a flight arriving from Sharjah. Officials said the»»»
Madinah forum focuses on cardiac care for pilgrims
MADINAH: Madinah Cardiac Center recently concluded its Cardiac Emergency Symposium for the Hajj season, with leading consultants and specialists in emergency medicine, cardiology, and critical care. The Madinah Health Cluster said the symposium aimed to strengthen healthcare professionals’ prepared»»»
Temporary road closure on Onaiza Street: Ashghal
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary road closure of free right line on part of Onaiza Street for traffic coming from Onaiza Intersection and heading towards Khalifa Boulevard Street. The closure to complete street light repairs works took effect on April 30 and w»»»
Two foreign activists from Gaza flotilla appear in Israeli court
Ashkelon, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, a rights group defending them told AFP. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking»»»
Israeli occupation forces arrest dozens of Palestinians from various areas in West Bank
Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces arrested dozens of Palestinians on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in various areas of the West Bank. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that the occupation forces carried out a large-scale arrest campaign targeting dozens of people after raiding their ho»»»
Photos – Greener, faster, stronger: EgyptAir launches fleet expansion with first Boeing 737 Max
EgyptAir has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 Max, marking a strategic milestone in the national carrier’s comprehensive fleet modernization program. The aircraft arrived via a long-term lease agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital and is the first of 18 units scheduled to join the»»»
Koora Break opens Riyadh HQ to drive global football media expansion
Riyadh: Koora Break has opened its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, marking a major step in the football media platform’s expansion following investment from Rio Ferdinand’s The Ferdinand Group. The Middle East and North Africa-based company’s new headquarters feature a fully equipped productio»»»
MoPH inspects 27,036 imported food shipments in Q1 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health represented by the Food Safety Department has recorded the inspection of 27,036 imported food shipments to ensure they meet Qatar’s safety standards and comply with relevant regulations and technical requirements. This came in the Food Safety Department Ac»»»
Mawani adds CMA CGM shipping service linking Jeddah to Asia and Europe
RIYADH: Maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and key Asian and European markets is set to expand after the Kingdom added CMA CGM’s “Ocean Rise” shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port. The new route connects Jeddah Islamic Port with Kobe, Nagoya and Yokohama in Japan; Xiamen, Yantian and Nans»»»
Air France flights over Libya causing concern to crew union – other airliners have been overflying since 2025
The reauthorization of flights over Libya by French airlines since the end of March is causing concern among some Air France flight crew unions, according to several French media sources yesterday. For the past month, Air France has been flying over Libya again, in order to save fuel on several fli»»»
Landslide Sweeps Away Section of Smolyan-Pamporovo Road, Temporary Bypass Road Considered
A massive landslide destroyed over 60 metres of the Smolyan-Pamporovo road on Friday afternoon, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works reported. Smolyan Mayor Nikolay Melemov declared a state of emergency. A team of geologists and engineers on Saturday inspected the section and concl»»»
The Philippines' most active volcano erupts
Manila: The Philippine authorities announced on Saturday that the Mayon Volcano, the country's most active volcano, has erupted, blanketing surrounding villages in ash. The Philippine News Agency reported that authorities said approximately 52 villages around the volcano in Albay province, 330 kilo»»»
Minister of Interior meets Canadian Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force "Lekhwiya", met with HE Karim Morcos, Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar on Sunday, May 3, 2026. During the meeting, the bilateral cooperation relations between t»»»
Two women die on migrant boat seeking to reach UK
Coquelles, France: Two young women believed to be of Sudanese origin died Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The women, aged about 20, were aboard a small boat carrying 82 people, Christophe Marx, a regional government official, told reporters»»»
Amiri Guard Commander meets French Ambassador
Doha: Amiri Guard Commander Major General Staff HE Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Barzan Camp with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar HE Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, views were exchanged on a number of topics of common interest to both sid»»»
Russian Forces Unleash Massive Wave of Aerial Strikes Against Ukrainian Transport Infrastructure
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces struck transport infrastructure supporting the Ukrainian army, and Russian air defense systems shot down 740 fixed-wing drones, four guided aerial bombs, and a US-made HIMARS rocket, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strik»»»
Tunisia–Italy Business Forum in Perugia, May 4
Tunis, May 3 (TAP) — A forum on “Investment, Trade and Cooperation Opportunities between Tunisia and the Umbria Region” will take place on Monday, May 4, at the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria in Perugia, Italy, the...»»»
US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
WASHINGTON: The United States has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies amid the US-Israel war on Iran. The sales come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited emergency circumstances to fast-track the transfers without prior review by the US Congress. Israel and the Gulf states »»»
WTO plans spending cuts as funding shortfall deepens
Geneva, May 3 (SANA) The World Trade Organization is preparing to cut spending by about 10% as it grapples with a growing funding shortfall driven by unpaid member contributions and ongoing paralysis in its dispute settlement system. According to internal documents cited by Reuters, the WTO plans t»»»
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul NjieandJoseph Winter KIM LUDBROOK/EPA/ShutterstockThe 'March and March' demonstration in Johannesburg in April called for all illegal foreign immigrants to leave the country Niger»»»
Key Anti-Corruption, Prosecutor Oversight Draft Laws Prepared, Justice Minister Says
Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio that his team has prepared key draft legislation under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, including bills aimed at establishing a depoliticised anti-corruption commission and improving the mechanism for inv»»»
Hezbollah lawmaker says group can ‘thwart’ goals of Lebanon-Israel talks
BEIRUT: A Hezbollah lawmaker said Sunday that the group would be able to “thwart” the objectives of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.Speaking at an event to honor killed Hezbollah fighters, Hassan Fadlallah said “these negotiations with all their results do not concern us, and we will»»»
UAE sets red line: Dh6,000 minimum pay for Emiratis
Abu Dhabi: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council has reiterated that the minimum salary for Emirati employees in the private sector is set at Dh6,000, in line with cabinet and central bank regulations, warning that non-compliance by employers constitutes a clear breach of labour rules. The cou»»»
Grandfather of New German Ambassador to Ukraine Executed for Failed Coup Against Hitler
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The newly appointed German ambassador to Ukraine, Boris Ruge, is the grandson of Fritz Count von der Schulenburg, a former Berlin police vice president who was executed in August 1944 for trying to assassinate Adolf Hitler, according to a Sputnik correspondent's analysis of his s»»»
New rules: No government names in Saudi property ads
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations governing property marketing, banning the use of government entity names in real estate advertisements and tightening oversight to improve transparency across the sector. The rules, approved by the board of the Real Estate General Authority, are pa»»»
GCC economies outperform global average in economic freedom index
JEDDAH: Gulf Cooperation Council economies have strengthened their collective standing in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, outperforming the global average as reforms continue to reshape regulatory frameworks, market openness and investment conditions across the region. According to data release»»»
Qatar takes part in IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting
London, United Kingdom: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO and QatarEnergy, took part in the 84th Session of the International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held at IMO Headquarters in London from April 27th to May 1st. Several en»»»
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea
BEIJING: China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Sunday as Manila said it would dispatch ships to drive off Chinese vessels it said were conducting research illegally. The exchange extends a run of heightened tension between China and the Ph»»»
General Tax Authority explains how Excise Tax on sugary drinks is calculated
Doha, Qatar: Pursuant to the new tax mechanism recently established, Excise Tax on sweetened drinks is assessed according to sugar content per 100 milliliters, the General Tax Authority (GTA) said. It further explained that the applicable tax rate increases as sugar concentration rises. In a social»»»
Ashghal announces temporary closure in Bani Hajer
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal announced a temporary closure of the U-turn on Naga Al Sahla street in Bani Hajer. The closure in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic will affect traffic coming from Naga Al Sahla street towards Bani Hajer from 2am to 10am on Friday,»»»
Palestinian martyred by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza Strip
Gaza: A Palestinian was martyred Sunday, May 3, 2026, after being shot by Israeli occupation forces east of Gaza City. Israeli occupation forces continued to violate the ceasefire agreement by carrying out shelling and opening fire in various areas across the Gaza Strip. Israeli occupation artiller»»»
Israeli Army Withdraws Bulldozers from Southern Lebanon after Hezbollah Drone Attacks
Israeli media outlets, citing the Hebrew daily Israel Hayom, reported that the Israeli occupation army has, over the past two days, withdrawn most of the bulldozers previously used to demolish infrastructure in southern Lebanese villages. According to the report, the decision followed a series of d»»»
Japanese Prime Minister reaffirms intention to revise constitution
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday, May 3, 2026, signaled her intention to pursue a revision of the Constitution, as she stressed that the postwar supreme law, which serves as the foundation of the country, "should be periodically updated in accordance with the demands of the t»»»
Palestinian Foreign Ministry welcomes UN committee statement on prisoner execution law
Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the statement issued by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination at the conclusion of its 117th session, which addressed the Israeli Knesset's law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, adop»»»
Explore new May events at Abu Dhabi's Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi has unveiled its programme of workshops and interactive activities for May, offering a mix of learning, creativity and family-focused experiences. The museum said the line-up is designed for visitors of all ages, with activities ranging from science-based sessions t»»»
Kuwait high school students resume in-person classes
Kuwait: High school students in Kuwait resumed in-person classes on Sunday after a two-month suspension, marking the return to regular education following a shift to remote learning since March 1. School administrations received students amid organized measures to ensure smooth school operations, w»»»
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launches research project to assess biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim
Doha: Represented by its Wildlife Development Department, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched an integrated research project aimed at assessing the biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim, located opposite of Al-Karaana area, as part of national efforts to protect and support the »»»
Putin to meet Lukashenko and Fico in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral meetings with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who will arrive in Moscow for the Victory Day Parade next week. Earlier, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that foreign guests would attend t»»»
Israeli strike on Arab Salim claimed lives of two people and led to injury of two others including a child: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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'We have no home but the UAE': Gaza family stranded in Jordan airport returns to UAE after viral plea
Abu Dhabi: For more than four months, an airport floor in Jordan became home. A Palestinian family from Gaza, stranded and unable to return to the UAE, lived in limbo, their days uncertain, their nights spent waiting. For the children, the pause was especially disorienting. Their lives had been roo»»»