Al Awsat 11m

Humpback Whale Stranded in Germany Released into North Sea

A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast was Saturday released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported in a barge, a member of a rescue mission said. Dubbed "Timmy" by the German media, the whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank o»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

China’s Railway Hit New Single-Day Passenger Record on May Day

China's railway network transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1, setting a new single-day record, according to data from the China State Railway Group. A report ‌on Saturday ‌in the official ‌Xinhua ⁠news agency said the ⁠national railway system is also expected to transport 19.7 million passe»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, Industry’s First Iran War Casualty

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a US government bailout plan. The collapse of the first carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old I»»»

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RT 12m

Trump hikes tariffs on European cars

US President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks, accusing the bloc of breaching a trade deal reached last summer but yet to be fully ratified by EU lawmakers. The move constitutes a 10% hike from current 15% levies on the automotive industry. Announcing the decision, »»»

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RT 12m

Trump’s sons claim share in tungsten miner supported by US govt – FT

A shell company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump has agreed to a merger with a mining group that secured up to $1.6 billion from the US government in 2025 to facilitate the extraction of tungsten in Kazakhstan, the Financial Times has reported. The agreement between Skyline Builders group,»»»

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TAP 17m

Light, localized rain in southeast in morning

Tunis, May 2 (TAP) — The weather on Saturday morning will be marked by light, localized rain in the southeast and will be partly cloudy across the rest of the regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds...»»»

Al Awsat 24m

Japan’s Taiyo Oil to Receive Cargo of Oil from Russia’s Sakhalin-2, Mainichi Says

Japan's Taiyo Oil is set to receive a cargo of crude oil from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project, the Mainichi daily reported on Saturday, citing Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Japan has largely suspended purchases of oil from Russia after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in ‌2022. A ‌US exe»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

Nobel Laureate Mohammadi in Iran Hospital After ‘Cardiac Crisis’, Foundation Says

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 Th»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

US Warns Shipping Firms They Could Face Sanctions Over Paying Iranian Tolls in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The alert posted Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control adds another layer of pressure in the standoff between the US and Iran over cont»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

Two Killed in Russian Attack on Bus in Kherson

A ‌Russian drone attack on a bus in Ukraine's southern city of Kherson killed two people and injured seven more early on Saturday, officials said. Most of the casualties were public utilities workers, regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin added on Telegram. He posted images from the site that showed»»»

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Al Manar 28m

Israeli Aggression: Martyrs, Wounded, and Evacuation Threats Across Nabatieh District

In a new escalation of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, several areas in the Nabatieh district have witnessed a series of airstrikes and artillery shelling targeting populated towns and villages, resulting in casualties and widespread property damage. Three civilians were martyred in an Israeli»»»

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Gulf News 29m

New UAE Parents Council puts families at the heart of education

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has launched its first Parents Council at the ministerial level, in a move aimed at strengthening the role of families in shaping the country’s education system. Comprising 17 members drawn from across the Emirates, the council includes a mix of parents and prom»»»

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Arab News 34m

Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’

TEHRAN: A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was “likely,” hours after President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal. Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state med»»»

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Arab News 34m

Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’

TEHRAN: A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was “likely,” hours after President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal. Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state med»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Hamad Medical Corporation launches pioneering brain imaging service for early Alzheimer’s detection

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of an advanced amyloid brain PET-CT imaging service, the first of its kind in the country, delivered through the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging section of the Clinical Imaging Department. The first group of patients benef»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

Iran Military Official Says Renewed War with US ‘Likely’

A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal. Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state media repor»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

Trump Auto Tariff Hike Could Cost Germany Nearly $18 Billion in Output, Institute Says

The tariff ‌hike on cars and trucks from the European Union announced by US President Donald Trump could cost Germany nearly 15 billion euros ($17.58 billion) in output, an economic institute told Reuters on Saturday. The estimate from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) highlights the e»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

Iran Executes Two Men Convicted of Spying for Israel

Iran hanged two men on Saturday convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a string of executions in recent weeks. "Yaghoub Karimpour and Nasser Bekrzadeh were hanged for the crime of intelligence cooperation and espionage in favor of the Zionist regime," the judiciary's Miza»»»

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Sputnik 39m

Special Military Operation Success Will Guarantee Justice for Those Killed in Odessa — MFA Spox

On May 2, 2014,Ukrainian nationalists set fire to the Trade Unions House in Odessa, trapping inside anti-Maidan activists who protested against the coup in Ukraine, which resulted in 48 people killed and over 250 injured. "A guarantee of justice for the victims of the monstrous crime in the Odessa »»»

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Gulf News 40m

US court halts mail delivery of abortion pill nationwide

Washington: A US appeals court on Friday temporarily halted mail delivery of mifepristone, the medication used in the majority of abortions in the United States, although a company distributing the drug said it would appeal the ruling in the Supreme Court. A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Cou»»»

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Arab News 46m

Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately

WEST PALM BEACH: Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and em»»»

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Arab News 46m

Barrett hits dramatic overtime winner as Raptors force Game 7 against Cavaliers

TORONTO: RJ Barrett delivered when it mattered most, hitting a dramatic 29-foot three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 112-110 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and force a decisive Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series. Barrett’s shot boun»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 47m

Spill of Hazardous Pesticides Found at Agricultural Warehouses in Vardim

A spill of hazardous plant protection products has been discovered during an ongoing official inspection by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) at the warehouses of a large agricultural holding in the northern village of Vardim, near Svishtov (on the Danube). A few days ago, huge quantities of »»»

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Al Awsat 48m

US Border Wall Construction Threatens Endangered Wolves, Conservationists Say

For the first time in decades, a radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the US into Mexico last week in New Mexico, a federal official said on Friday, but environmental groups warn the animal may never return due to US border wall construction. The male wolf crossed into Chihuahua, Mex»»»

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Gulf News 52m

US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany

Washington: US Defence 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 Mideast war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and»»»

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Gulf News 53m

UAE roads in numbers: 6,014 crashes, 1,102 pedestrian hits

Dubai: Light vehicles were responsible for the largest share of traffic accidents across the UAE last year, according to new figures released by the UAE Ministry of Interior. The data shows that light vehicles were involved in 3,834 accidents, far exceeding other categories. Motorcycles ranked seco»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal. The pact, which was struck last summer, had capped the US tariff on EU autos and parts»»»

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Al Awsat 60m

LNG Canada Exports Hit 1 Million Metric Tons for First Time in Single Month

Exports of liquefied natural gas from Canada’s LNG Canada plant topped 1 million metric tons in April, setting a monthly record, according to LSEG data. LNG Canada is the country’s first major LNG export facility and the first on North America’s West Coast, giving it direct access to Asia, the worl»»»

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Gulf News 1h

No trade barriers: ASEAN takes firm stand to protect supply chains

Dubai: Southeast Asian nations have agreed to keep trade flowing and avoid export restrictions as they mount a coordinated response to mounting economic pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Meeting under the Philippines’ chairmanship, economic ministers from the Association »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

‘Bookless Bookstore’: Audio-Only Book Shop Opens in 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 the Low»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

‘Second Life’: Vintage Fiat 500s Get Electric Makeover

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, »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Separatists in Canada Oil Province Seek Independence Referendum

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Why Does Trump Favor Iraq’s Al-Zaidi?

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»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: 3 martyrs in Israeli raid targeted a house in the town of Louaizeh in southern Lebanon at dawn today - 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: 3 martyrs in Israeli raid targeted a house in the town of Louaizeh in southern Lebanon at dawn today 02-05-2026 09:»»»

Gulf News 1h

Historic win: UAE leads global push to protect telecoms

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 »»»

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Arab News 1h

Nobel laureate Mohammadi in Iran hospital after ‘cardiac crisis’, foundation says

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Backing for Al-Zaidi Rattles Baghdad's Calculations

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,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Keir Starmer signals possible curbs on pro-Palestinian marches

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»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Top court rejects challenges to election outcome

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

UK PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

12 Years Later, Still No Justice: Remembering May 2 Odessa Massacre

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

No pages, no books: Audible launches ‘bookless bookstore’ in New York

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 »»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, May 2: 630 Nigerian Muslims die in Yelwa massacre - UPI.com

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»»»

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Sana 1h

Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

'Bookless bookstore': audio-only book shop opens in New York

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 »»»

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Sana 1h

Int. Tele Union condemns Iran’s attacks on infrastructure of Arab countries

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 »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

SCO Open Cup regulations approved by sports authorities in Cholpon-Ata - | 24.KG

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Delhi end slump with team-record chase against Rajasthan

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»»»

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UPI 2h

Financial authorities to suspend Lotte Card’s operations for 4.5 months - UPI.com

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»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 Sadyr Japarov announces meeting of regions’ heads with local residents - | 24.KG

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 »»»

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