TORONTO – A World Press Freedom Day gathering at Toronto City Hall placed the ethnic press at the centre of a broader democratic question whether freedom of expression is being defended with the same seriousness with which it is publicly praised. Convened by the National Ethnic Press and Media Coun»»»

People with disabilities protested outside the Sofia Municipality building under the slogan "Personal Mobility and the Right to a Dignified Life", calling for a more accessible urban environment, transport and equal access to public life. The protest took place on May 5, the European Day of Protest»»»

A reconnaissance drone discovered on the beach in Byala, on the Black Sea, has been transported to the Naval Base in Varna by a specialized team, the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy in the Black Sea city said on Tuesday. The unit for reconnaissance, identification, extraction, transport and disp»»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects the realization of the Corridor X Fast Rail project to start at the beginning of 2027, after the completion of the feasibility studies and a signed contract with a potential investor. "We are continuing with the implementation of »»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Monday that the country maintains the lowest fuel prices in the region, along with reduced excise taxes on gasoline and diesel and reduced VAT on gasoline. Mickoski said, when asked by journalists, that there are no plans for a new V»»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 (MIA) - The prices of unleaded fuels are set to rise by Mden 2.5, while the price of diesel will rise by Mden 2 per liter on Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission has said. The new retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will be Mden 85 per liter, Eurosuper BS-98 will cost Md»»»

A US military aerial refueling aircraft may have experienced an in-flight emergency over the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday, based on publicly visible flight tracking data and aviation emergency codes. What's known at this time:A KC-135R Stratotanker operated by the United States Air Force was conducting »»»

The Chairman of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), Ali Mahmoud, met yesterday with the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations. The LIA said the meeting addressed the status of the LIA’s assets invested in Germany and the mechanisms for their rei»»»

A total of 225 cases of measles have been reported in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Health said on its website on Tuesday. The data presented is as of May 4, 2026. The data shows that measles cases are in seven regions, with the highest number of registered cases in the region of Vratsa - 150. Patients»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone, scoring co»»»

Romania’s government led by liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was dismissed on Tuesday after Parliament adopted a no-confidence motion initiated by lawmakers from PSD, AUR, and PACE – Întâi România. The motion passed with 281 votes in favour, four votes against, and three annulled votes. A total »»»

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it had won the case filed by in the state of Curaçao. On April 28, the Court of Appeal in the state of Curaçao issued its ruling rejecting the appeal filed by Itrak against the Libyan state and the shareholders of Oil Investments Company (»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov proposed draft amendments to the Civil Procedure Code for preliminary public consultations, aimed at accelerating civil cases, the most common type of proceedings in Bulgaria, the Justice Ministry said on Tuesday. The most far-reaching measure is a proposa»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the outgoing administration is aiming to provide its successors with more than just formal reports, emphasizing that they are leaving behind clear direction, detailed calculations, and concise summaries. In a short video published on his Facebook profile o»»»

A 40-year-old man has been seriously injured after crashing into a wall while riding an electric scooter in the Hersonissos area in the north of Crete. According to local news website neakriti.gr, the incident occurred last Saturday, when the man, under unclear circumstances, lost control of the sc»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) announced on Tuesday that the Kuwait National Seismic Network (KNSN) recorded a 4.4-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale in the southwestern part of the country. In a press statement, KISR said that the earthquake, which struck the Al»»»

Hantavirus, which is being linked to deaths on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed on Monday it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board the MV Hondius, travelli»»»

Skopje, 4 May 2026 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European Union (EU) are further strengthening their support for inclusive entrepreneurship in North Macedonia by signing €5 million of financing agreements with ProCredit Bank AD Skopje under the Women in Business (W»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with representatives of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Annette Kyobe, noting that, in spite of growing global uncertainty, Serbia was succeeding in maintaining a good fiscal position and a high level of»»»

In tonight's programme: Mali's junta leader Assimi Goïta appoints himself defence minister after the killing of his predecessor in a wave of attacks. Also, about 150 people are still stranded in isolation on a ship off Cape Verde's coast. Plus with the 2026 Venice Biennale fast approaching, Se»»»

A giant explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province in Central China has killed 26 people and injured 61 others, officials said Tuesday. Liuyang is a major fireworks hub, producing around 60 percent of the fireworks sold in China and 70 percent of those exported. The death»»»

Riyadh, May 5 (SANA) Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammad Anjarani held talks in Riyadh on enhancing cooperation with Saudi Arabia in urban development and housing, during a visit to the National Housing Company. Anjarani reviewed the company’s experience in integrated urban de»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index rose 6.6 percent in the first four months of 2026, making it the second-best performer in the Gulf after Oman, according to Kamco Invest. The Tadawul All Share Index, a key gauge of investor sentiment in the Kingdom, extended gains despite global volatil»»»

The Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) and the Union of the Blind in Bulgaria signed a memorandum of cooperation at a ceremony held at the BTA National Press Club on Tuesday. The cooperation will be carried out through joint actions, including methodological and expert support, »»»

Police investigators in Leipzig continued their search for evidence on Tuesday at the scene of a deadly car ramming in the main shopping district of the city. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA May 5 (UPI) -- At least two people were killed and 22 were injured, three seriously, after a car was driven into a»»»

The Russian Armed Forces carried out a retaliatory strike over the past 24 hours against Ukrainian defense industry and energy infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. “Over the past 24 hours, in response to terrorist attacks by »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said Man Group has submitted an application to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi, marking a further step in the emirate’s efforts to position itself as a global asset management hub. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click»»»

Manila: Former Philippine lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy" Co became a fugitive from justice after charges of graft and malversation were filed against him in connection with sub-standard or “ghost” flood infrastructure projects. The Philippine anti-graft court, called “Sandiganbayan”, declared him a fugi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:45 on Tuesday a gathering of Israeli vehicles in the outskirts of Khallat Al-Raj in the town of »»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Electronic Governance on Tuesday presented an analysis of its mandate as part of the caretaker government, focusing on ensuring transparency, reliability and predictability in systems that directly affect public trust, the ministry said in a press release. Regarding the early»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Field Meeting and Conference of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) for the Africa and Middle East Region (RAME) will be held for the first time in Qatar from November 9 to 10, 2026 after it was postponed from its original date in May 2026 due to»»»

DUBAI: A new collaboration between Saudi fashion label HINDAMME and Arts AlUla’s Madrasat Addeera is bringing the Kingdom’s ancient heritage into contemporary design through a limited-edition collection. Inspired by AlUla’s 7,000 years of continuous human history and striking natural landscapes, th»»»

Dubai: Family businesses, which account for a major share of the UAE economy, are being encouraged to adopt stronger governance frameworks and register under a new federal platform to support long-term growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A forum organised by Dubai »»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil met Tuesday in Ain el-Tineh with Speaker Nabih Berri. "I met today with the Speaker to follow up together on the proposal to protect Lebanon, because today we are not only facing an Israeli war, the systematic destruction of the South, and the systematic »»»

Doha, May 5 (SANA) Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group has launched digital payment solutions and international card acceptance services in Syria, following a recent decision by the Central Bank of Syria to open the sector to global payment networks. The move marks a step toward modernizing Syria’s fin»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia led Gulf Cooperation Council dealmaking in 2025 as Middle East mergers and acquisitions strengthened, with strategic investors accounting for 61 percent of insured deals, a new report showed. The Kingdom has emerged as a frontrunner in the region in this sphere, with its econom»»»

The Iran war risked reigniting after the US tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. It is unclear what will follow after an American attempt to en»»»

"We will be a constructive opposition, but the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) will insist on maintaining normal dialogue between political parties and institutions, said here on Tuesday MRF deputy floor leader Ayten Sabri during consultations with President Iliana Iotova regarding the handi»»»

"Our ambition is for Bulgaria to have a new government by the end of the week," said President Iliana Iotova during consultations with Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) in connection with the handing of the first exploratory mandate to form a government here on Tuesday. The consultations are e»»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Tuesday responded to Hezbollah's repeated announcements that it is not concerned with any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel and subsequently by their outcome. Hitting back, Geagea said: "We are not concerned with your words or anything you do, exc»»»

Residents of Bishkek and visitors of the capital are invited to attend a musical evening, the City Hall reported. The event will take place on May 5 at 6 p.m. on Ala-Too Square. The program will feature performances by creative groups from the Department of Culture of Bishkek City Hall. «Let music »»»

An Israeli court has extended the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla until Sunday, a rights group representing them said, as authorities continue to question the pair. Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian national Thiago Avila appeared before a court in the city»»»

Geneva: The WHO said Tuesday that Spain would "welcome" a cruise ship anchored off Cape Verde with suspected hantavirus cases onboard, enabling a probe and assessment of the risk to the remaining passengers. WHO epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention director Maria Van Kerkhove told repo»»»

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a “new equation” is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the US and its allies themselves have endangered maritime security and energy transit through their actions. In a post on his X account, Ghalibaf said the security of s»»»

The board of directors of the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) approved the appointment of Hala Sakr, managing director of Barclays Bank Egypt, to the board of directors as a representative of the Federation of Egyptian Banks. Sakr joined the Federation of Egyptian Banks in March as the first woman to»»»

Dubai: The fragile truce between the United States and Iran is showing clear signs of strain, with fresh strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz raising fears of a return to open conflict. What was meant to be a temporary ceasefire to enable negotiations now looks increasingly unstable, as both »»»

A wall collapsed at a café in Kara-Balta, killing one person, the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui region reported. According to preliminary information, the wall fell on a 19-year-old administrator, identified as K.E., who died at the scene. According to preliminary reports, on May 4, the »»»

A man has been detained in Bishkek for attempting to bribe a law enforcement officer, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district reported. Criminal cases had earlier been initiated following a complaint from two female residents of the capital involving serious offens»»»

Brasilia, Brazil: Brazilian authorities announced that a small plane crashed into a building in southeastern Brazil last night, killing three people and seriously injuring two others. Authorities added that the accident occurred in the city of Belo Horizonte. The pilot and co-pilot were killed, whi»»»

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Tuesday she had had a discussion with the parliament speakers of other EU candidate countries in Copenhagen about the necessity that the same rules apply to all in the EU accession process. Brnabic, who was in Copenhagen for a conference o»»»