Share: Image: US blocked of Iranian ports in the Gulf has turned around 58 vessels, officials say Here is the latest on the Middle East war President Trump called Iran’s response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal “totally unacceptable.” Mr. Trump did not provide further details on what issues h»»»

A Kuwaiti criminal court sentenced seven defendants, including Kuwaiti nationals and two Americans, to life imprisonment in a case involving the misappropriation of funds from an investment fund linked to state entities. The court also imposed fines totalling KD98 million and ordered the defendants»»»

Passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned home via military and government flights after the vessel docked in Spain's Canary Islands, capping weeks of high-seas isolation amid a rare deadly outbreak. The MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged expedition ship operated by Oceanwide Expedit»»»

Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, shown here speaking during a conference in 2005, was transferred from Evin prison in Tehran to a hospital to receive specialized medical care, her foundation announced Sunday. File Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA-EFE May 10 (UPI) -- Impris»»»

The UAE is set for generally fair weather from Monday to Friday, with temperatures gradually rising and dusty conditions expected at times, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Today, conditions will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, with light to moderate winds shifting between south-eas»»»

Authorities in the Texas city of Laredo said at least six bodies were found in a Union Pacific boxcar on Sunday afternoon. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- At least six bodies were found in a boxcar in a Texas city along the Mexican border Sunday, according to authoritie»»»

BOGOTÁ: Four workers were killed in an explosion at a coal mine in central Colombia, in an area that witnessed a similar incident a week earlier that left nine people dead. Jorge Emilio Rey, Governor of the Cundinamarca region, said in a post on the X platform that the four miners who had been trap»»»

CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan shot 2-under 69 on Sunday to earn a two-shot win over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard at the Truist Championship for his first victory on the PGA Tour. Reitan, who won twice previously on the European Tour, finished at 15-under 269 and secured his spot»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ​hopes to wean Israel off US military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday. “I want to draw down to zero the American financial support, the financial comp»»»

BEIJING: The families of two Americans imprisoned in China for more than a decade are urging President Donald Trump to seek their release during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. The cases involve Dawn Michelle Hunt, 54, a Chicago-area artist and former flight attendant, ​and Nel»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is monitoring Iranian enriched uranium buried under the rubble, and the US Space Force takes charge of the matter. If anyone approaches the Iranian enriched uranium, the United States will know about it and "blow them up," Trump »»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo vessel in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, which resulted in a limited fire onboard the ship with no injuries reported. Get updated faster and for FREE: »»»

JEDDAH: The Muslim World League strongly condemned on Sunday the attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait. In a statement, Dr Mohammed Al Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, denounced t»»»

New Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and continued cross-border fire from Hezbollah are raising alarms that the fragile, US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may be nearing collapse. What had been described as a "tense-but-holding" truce is now showing visible strain, as both sides »»»

Scuffles broke out in several European cities as Ukrainian nationals and pro-Kiev activists tried to disrupt Victory Day celebrations across the continent on May 9. Russian expats in Europe and members of local civic organizations marked the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany by laying »»»

In a bold move towards sustainable energy, Saudi Arabia has awarded a landmark contract to China’s BYD Energy Storage, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s renewable energy ambitions. The agreement, signed with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), initiates the construction of the world»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job was hanging in the balance Sunday as more than 40 Labor Party lawmakers called for his resignation and rivals prepared to make bids for the leadership role. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer'»»»

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran appeared to stall again even as a fragile ceasefire holds across a region still rattled by weeks of strikes, naval incidents and mounting economic pressure. Overnight on Sunday and into early Monday (may 11, 2026), US President Donald Trump stated in a soc»»»

Dubai: UAE property buyers are taking longer to make decisions as regional uncertainty weighs on sentiment, with nearly 45% of market participants still planning to buy a home within the next 12 months. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bigger signal for buyers is th»»»

Dubai: UAE businesses now have extra time to prepare for the country’s mandatory e-invoicing system after authorities extended the deadline for appointing an accredited service provider (ASP) to October 30, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Th»»»

Global oil inventories are shrinking at the fastest pace on record amid continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg has reported. The outlet cited data from Morgan Stanley on Saturday showing that global oil stockpiles fell by about 4.8 million barrels per day between March 1 and Apri»»»

CAIRO: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned the hostile drone attack within Kuwait’s airspace, stressing that such acts constitute a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. Get updated fa»»»

LONDON: Isolated and traumatized by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global freight flowing hav»»»

DOHA: Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy of the US President to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. During the meeting, the close strategic partnership and cooperati»»»

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old telecoms billionaire has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. He»»»

LONDON: The UK and France will host on Tuesday a multinational meeting of defense ministers on military plans to restore trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said.The announcement came hours after Iran warned London and Paris against sending warships to the region.“The D»»»

Billionaire Wes Edens, co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA club, is shown at Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2015. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday identified Edens as the victim of a billion-dollar extortion plot allegedly hatched by an ex-lover. File Pho»»»

MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the continued blatant and unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, which include the recent launch of two UAVs that were successfully engaged by UAE air defences. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency, th»»»

Manila: Vice President Sara Duterte now faces impeachment in the Hosue of Representatives (House), based on current numbers. In short: The House move to impeach the VP based on documents seen and testimonies heard so far is widely expected the happen. A House plenary vote is due in the House on Mon»»»

US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran insisted it would not surrender the strategic leverage it has gained around the Strait of Hormuz. The contents of Iran’s response have not been made public, b»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the targeting of the territories and territorial waters of the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, reaffirming its support for all measures taken by the Gulf states to safeguard their security and stability. In a statement issued Sunday,»»»

RIYADH: Al-Ittihad kept their hopes of securing continental football for the 2026/27 season alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Damac at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Goals from Houssem Aouar and Abdulaziz Al-Bishi — the latter coming deep into stoppage time — lifted t»»»

BARCELONA: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»

Tribune News Network Doha More than 150 Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering students have earned their diplomas, marking a new generation of engineering leaders prepared to contribute to Qatar’s knowledge economy and communities around the world. The Class of 2026 includes graduates with bach»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a luncheon at Lusail Palace on Sunday to honour Al Gharafa Sports Club, the 2026 Amir Cup champions, and runners-up Al Sadd SC. The banquet celebrated the winning players, coaching and management staff, along with a lineup of sports and m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 under the theme “A Pathway to Excellence”, during a ceremony that took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The Cl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to distribute potable water to internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Implemented in cooperation with the Coastal Munici»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has achieved a significant milestone, ranking 9th among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Qatar 2026 (Large Category) while also earning Great Place to Work certification for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition fol»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, in cooperation with the Public Prosecution and the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Unit of Egypt, inaugurated a special training course titled “Parallel Financial Investigation and Mone»»»

Tribune news network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Economics, concluded the Al Fikra National Competition for Higher Education 2026, a leading national initiative that brings together university students from across Qatar to showc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) is inviting the public behind the scenes of its archaeological work at the second edition of Orientation Day 2026, taking place at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium from 9am to 2pm on May 14. Organised by Qatar Museums’ Archaeology Departmen»»»

Barcelona: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»

QNA DOHA Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on Sunday launched the National Volunteer»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at the Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Al Abdulghani Motors, Qatar’s Lexus dealership, has announced the recall of Lexus RC-F 2015-2020 and GS-F 2016-2019 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the low-pressure fuel pump, which may res»»»

The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of continued mediation and dialogue to address the root causes of the crisis and prevent renewed escalation. Sheikh Mohammed also held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi to discuss efforts aimed at promoting peace and maintaini»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Tajikistan to Qatar HE Nurmurod Mahmadali on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation, and ways to enhance them, as well as several»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Music Affairs Centre at Qatar’s Ministry of Culture organised the “Memory of the Melody” concert, featuring the centre’s Musical Ensemble, the “Awtar Al Watan” Choir, and the “Young Nahham” group, alongside a special participation by the Sidra Children’s Choir. The eve»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In the corridors of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inside the legal departments of national institutions and across the meeting rooms where international partnerships take shape, a pattern is beginning to take hold. Many of the people doing that work share something »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) to deliver specialised training programmes covering media and administrative courses and diplomas, in line with the latest professional standards and practices. The MoU»»»