Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered smart bus station
Duba: Dubai has unveiled world’s first fully integrated smart bus station, marking a significant leap in the emirate’s journey towards building a futuristic, technology-driven public transport network. Launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at Mall of the Emirates, the new smart bu»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: A woman was injured in an attack by an enemy drone targeting the town of Al-Shaitiyeh in Tyre district of southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: A woman was injured in an attack by an enemy drone targeting the town of Al-Shaitiyeh in Tyre district of southern »»»
Feared Iran Oil Slick Smaller, May Be from Infrastructure, Says Group
Iran's oil infrastructure may be the source of a suspected slick off a key island export terminal, but satellite images showed it was "much reduced" Saturday, an environmental group said. Satellite images in past days appeared to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of Iran’s Kharg Island. It »»»
Hantavirus: Case fatality rate, source, prevention — WHO, Spain race to contain Andes strain
Global health authorities are intensifying efforts to contain a rare outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship. On Sunday, the cruise ship arrived in the Spanish island of Tenerife off west Africa. As of May 10, 2026, the Andes strain of hantavirus has caused a total of 7 total cases — 3»»»
Iranian Army: From now on, countries that impose sanctions on Iran alongside the United States will face difficulties passing through the Strait of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: From now on, countries that impose sanctions on Iran alongside the United States will face difficulties passing through the S»»»
Unstoppable Nightmare: CNN Highlights Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones That Baffle ‘Israel’
A CNN report has revealed growing unease within Israel over Hezbollah’s advanced fiber-optic drones, describing the weapon as an “unstoppable nightmare” that the Israeli military cannot effectively counter. The American network acknowledged Hezbollah’s increasing prowess in drone warfare, pointing »»»
Report: Israel Built and Defended a Secret Base in Iraq for Iran War
Israel set up a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and launched airstrikes against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter including US officials. Israel built»»»
On This Day, May 10: Nazis invade Low Countries to bypass France's Maginot Line - UPI.com
On May 10, 1940, Nazi Germany invaded Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, swinging 89 army divisions around France's so-called impregnable Maginot Line. 1 of 7 | German troops storm France's Maginot Line in 1940 amid World War II. On May 10, 1940, Nazi Germany invaded Belgium, Luxembourg and t»»»
US consumer demand remains resilient amid rising headwinds
Doha, Qatar: The US economy continues to display notable resilience against an increasingly complex and uncertain global backdrop. This comes despite several headwinds, including elevated uncertainty, persistent inflationary pressures, and the risk of higher-for-longer interest rates weighing on se»»»
Oil jumps after renewed US-Iran conflict, then pares gains
Doha, Qatar: Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3% on Friday, a day after the US and Iran traded air strikes, but pared gains as traders hoped for a longer pause in the fighting that has shut shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures settled at $101.29, and US West Texas Intermediate»»»
Pakistan pitches ‘vast’ investment opportunities to Bangladesh amid warming ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday that Islamabad has “vast opportunities” for investment in various sectors, as both countries seek closer cooperation amid warming ties. Pakistan and Bangladesh have »»»
14 Dead in Pakistan Suicide Attack. Pakistan Taliban Splinter Group Claims Blast
The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said early Sunday. A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed the attack. A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near t»»»
Syria Sets First Cabinet Reshuffle Since Assad Ouster, State Media Reports
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a series of government changes in late-night presidential decrees published by state news agency SANA. Sharaa appointed Khaled Zaarour as information minister, replacing Hamza Mustafa, who was moved to the foreign ministry. As agriculture minister,»»»
11 rights and 7 obligations set to regulate volunteering in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced the restructuring of volunteer work regulations across the emirate, defining 11 rights for volunteers alongside seven obligations and responsibilities. The initiative aims to encourage volunteering as a social service while ob»»»
Dukhan Bank announces winners of Thara’a savings account prize
Doha: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on May 4, 2026 under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at »»»
Putin Says He Thinks Russia-Ukraine War is Coming to an End
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just hours after he had vowed victory in Ukraine at Moscow's most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years. "I think that the matter is coming to an end," Putin told reporters of»»»
Police break marijuana-trafficking rings
Organized crime squad officers have arrested two people accused of drug trafficking after locating nearly 42 kilograms of marijuana hidden in an apartment, police said. A police statement said the suspects, who both had previous arrests for alleged drugs offenses, were arrested Friday following a t»»»
QFA President congratulates Al Gharafa
Doha, Qatar: Following Al Gharafa’s victory in the 54th Amir Cup final, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain extended his congratulations to the club. “I congratulate Al Gharafa on winning the Amir Cup,” said Al-Buenain. The final, played under the gracious»»»
Banking sector deposits climb 1.9% to QR1,081.9bn in March
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector loan book remained flat month on month (MoM) while deposits increased by 1.9% MoM and saw a rise of 3.6% versus year-end 2025 to QR1,081.9bn in March 2026. The loans expanded by 1.6% in March 2026 year to date (YTD). Meanwhile the loans declined 0.2% MoM in March»»»
Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat
MUSCAT: Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structura»»»
Thunder bury Lakers in second half to take 3-0 series lead
Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a convincing 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round series on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 »»»
No Trees, No Fans: Surviving Extreme Heat in India’s Salt Pans
India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on simple techniques to survive almost unbearable temperatures. Up to 50,000 workers in Gujarat spend eight months on the remote salt pans without e»»»
UAE Pavilion attracts 5,000 visitors at Istanbul defence exhibition
The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract significant attention on the fourth day of the International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, welcoming visitors including delegation members, experts, and government officials, amid strong interest from industry leaders and repr»»»
Ibtechar celebrates winners of 8th edition of Sanea Competition
Doha, Qatar: Ibtechar has successfully concluded the eighth edition of the Sanea Competition in a closing ceremony that brought together students, teachers, and industry leaders to celebrate the achievements of Qatar’s next generation of innovators. The event was held under the sponsorship of renow»»»
Indian Cultural Centre holds event celebrating arts and culture
Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre presented Nrityanjali - ‘Wednesday Fiesta’ Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture on Wednesday, at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured an array of vibrant dance performances reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions of India, presented»»»
UK PM Starmer, Weakened by Local Elections, Is Challenged by Former Minister
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, faced a new setback to his leadership on Saturday when a former minister said she would challenge him for the top job if no-one else stepped forward. Starmer's Labor Party recorded the worst losses of a governing pa»»»
After losing influence in West Africa, France seeks a regional reset at Kenya summit
Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and economic ties with a range of African partners. Shorn of influence in its former colonies in»»»
UDC launches Women’s Padel Tournament for residents of The Pearl and Gewan Islands
Doha: Following the strong success of its inaugural edition, United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is preparing to launch the second edition of its Women’s Padel Tournament 2026. The initiative is exclusively open to residents of the two islands, reinfor»»»
Aman Center hosts 45 young SDG Ambassadors to promote family protection awareness
Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center, Aman, one of the centres operating under Qatar Foundation Social Work, welcomed a delegation of 45 child ambassadors from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ambassadors Centre during an awareness visit aimed at introducing young pa»»»
Qatari adventurer Sheikh Moe Al Thani inspires GU-Q graduates
Doha, Qatar: “Find your mountain, that one thing that lights your soul on fire. Climb it. And then hold the door for others.” That was the message Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani, the first Qatari to reach the highest peak on all seven continents and ski to the South Pole — brought to Georgeto»»»
Joseph Vijay becomes Tamil Nadu CM in landmark political shift
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanat»»»
Two Singaporeans Confirmed Dead in Indonesia Volcano Eruption, Bodies Found
Two Singaporean nationals missing for days were confirmed dead on Sunday from the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia's Halmahera island, the local rescue agency said. Rescuers found the bodies around the crater rim, and evacuation was under way, agency head Iwan Ramdani told Reuters. "Evacuation»»»
New migrant arrivals on Crete
A small boat carrying 40 migrants who made the dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing from Africa arrived on the southern Greek island of Gavdos, off Crete, on Saturday, authorities said. the Coast Guard said the 33 men, six women and one child were found on the beach of Trypiti, where many migrant b»»»
HEC Paris, Doha celebrates new generation of changemakers at QF Convocation
Doha, Qatar: In a celebration of leadership, learning, and global impact, HEC Paris, Doha marked the graduation of 144 participants at the Qatar Foundation Convocation 2026, underscoring its continued role in shaping responsible leaders for Qatar and beyond. Held as part of Qatar Foundation’s annua»»»
NHRC holds consultative meeting with UN agencies to enhance cooperation
Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) held a consultative meeting with United Nations branches, offices, and agencies under the title: “Sustaining Partnership and Integrating Roles: Enhancing Paths of Cooperation through a Human Rights-Based Approach.” The meeting focused on stren»»»
Ethiopia showcases tourism potential at Doha promotion forum
Doha, Qatar: Ethiopia has intensified efforts to position itself as one of Africa’s leading tourism and investment destinations, with officials highlighting the country’s rich heritage, diverse landscapes and growing tourism infrastructure during the 4th Ethiopia Tourism Promotion Forum held recent»»»
Evacuation underway as hantavirus cruise ship reaches Canary Islands
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel, AF»»»
Saudi Aramco’s Q1 Profit Rises 25% on Higher Sales, Key Pipeline Full
Saudi oil giant Aramco reported on Sunday a 25% rise in first-quarter net profit, mainly due to higher sales, while the East-West crude pipeline that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz has reached its full capacity. The world's top oil exporter reported net profit of $32.5 billion in the three months»»»
Caspian Sea Provides Lifeline for Iran amid Sanctions, Blockade
Amid the regional tensions and western sanctions, a complex network of supply routes is beginning to emerge, underscoring the alliances between Russia, Iran and China in confronting mounting US pressure on Iran’s military program and its ability to maintain its production. In March, Israel carried »»»
Qatar champions integrated labour policy framework, strengthened migration governance
Doha, Qatar: At the Second International Migration Review Forum in New York, Qatar urged the global community to prioritise three pivotal areas to advance the future of migration governance. Central to Qatar’s approach is the strategic expansion of regular migration pathways. The State advocated fo»»»
Qatar advances fair recruitment agenda through Doha Dialogue in NY event
Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour H E Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday played a leading role at a significant side event entitled “Advancing Fair Recruitment to Achieve the Doha Declaration: From Commitment to Action”, convened alongside the Second International»»»
MoPH organise national workshop on healthcare-associated infection surveillance
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a national workshop on healthcare-associated infection surveillance at Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. More than 100 healthcare professionals participated in the two-day workshop,»»»
Lionel Messi sets another record in Inter Miami win over Toronto FC
MIAMI: Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday. Messi also had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made sure it wouldn’t repeat last week’s stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when»»»
British military says ship caught fire after being hit off coast of Qatar
DUBAI: The British military said a ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Qatar. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the attack caused a small fire on the bulk carrier, which was extinguished. There were no reported casualties, it said»»»
Cash machine blast nets thieves some €100,000
Police are seeking unknown thieves who managed to make off with tens of thousands of euros after blowing up a cash machine outside a supermarket northwest of Athens. No injuries were reported from the strong pre-dawn blast on Saturday at Inofyta in the Viotia region. The thieves are believed to hav»»»
Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused the other of violating a a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, which coincides with Russia's World War II victory celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, asserted at a press conference later that evening that the war was "heading to an »»»
Smart city expansion drives rapid growth in FM market
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s facility management (FM) market is poised for strong growth over the next five years, driven by smart-city expansion, sustainability goals, and the redevelopment of major infrastructure assets, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. The report estimates that the market w»»»
Finland envoy highlights growing momentum in GCC-EU ties with release of policy paper
Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with Europe Day on May 9, Finland Ambassador to Qatar H E Juha Mustonen announced the publication of a new policy paper examining the evolving relationship between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union, while underscoring Qatar’s growing role as a bridge-»»»
Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Tenerife
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived early on Sunday near the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Reuters footage showed, where it will anchor for the evacuation of the passengers and some of the crew. The passengers, none of whom has displayed signs of infection, will be tested»»»
Aramco Q1 profit jumps 26% to $33.6bn, declares $21.9bn dividend
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco posted first-quarter adjusted net income of $33.6 billion, up 26 percent year on year, as resilient operations helped offset regional geopolitical disruptions. The state oil giant reported net income of $32.5 billion in the three months ended March 31, compared with $26 billion»»»