The EU’s turn to American ‘identity politics’ was the product of a legitimacy crisis facing the bloc in the aftermath of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, argues Frank Furedi, executive director of MCC Brussels, a conservative think-tank. Questions about European identity are now at the heart of a cu»»»

AMSTERDAM: Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people ​who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cape Verde, in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease. Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — died in th»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Thursday morning, extending a strong rebound that has taken 24K gold back near Dh570 a gram after a sharp rise earlier in the week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for ou»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. At the start of the meeting, Jassim Al Thani conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the UAE President the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shareholders’ Council of the Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation “Dhaman”, chaired by the head of the Lebanese Republic’s delegation, elected a new Board of Directors for the Corporation for the next three years during its 53rd meeting in the UAE. The Council also»»»

The medical and surgical teams of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program (SCTP) began on Thursday the complex procedure of separating 18-month-old Tanzanian twin girls, Nancy and Nice. The surgery is taking place at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) at King Abdulaziz Medical City of »»»

Damascus, May 7 (SANA) Syrian Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar met Wednesday with an Emirati business delegation led by businessman Mohamed Alabbar to discuss investment opportunities and economic cooperation between Syria and the United Arab Emirates. The meeting, attended by UAE Ambas»»»

Romania sent the second-largest delegation from the EU to the SelectUSA Investment Summit to strengthen bilateral economic ties, a delegation led by US Ambassador to Bucharest Darryl Nirenberg, the diplomatic mission informed.According to the quoted source, the Romanian delegation included represen»»»

US President Donald Trump will host his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House on Thursday -- the latest test of the ideological opposites' tenuous relationship, with security and investment topping the agenda. At the helm of the Americas' two largest economies, the lead»»»

After launching its first scheduled flights (three times a week) to Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport on 1 May, Air Cairo announced that it is planning to expand its services to Libya soon – with new flights to the cities of Benghazi, Misrata and Sebha. The revelation was made by Hussein Al-Sharif, Chairman»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s paid parking network added about 49,000 spaces in the first quarter of 2026, taking Parkin’s total portfolio to 258,000 spaces across public, developer and multi-storey parking facilities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The increase was announced in Par»»»

May 7 (UPI) -- Federal law enforcement agents have arrested and charged 18 people accused of selling drugs in and around downtown Los Angeles' MacArthur Park, according to authorities who say additional drug operations will be conducted. The 18 people arrested over the last 24 hours in the so-calle»»»

Dubai: TA’ZIZ has secured $2 billion in financing for the UAE’s first world-scale methanol plant, moving one of Abu Dhabi’s major industrial projects closer to production and strengthening the country’s push to build more chemicals and manufacturing capacity at home. Sign up for our daily business »»»

MBOUR: Fallou softly whispers that since his mother’s death he has chosen to remain quiet, while young Sokhna recounts the many nightmares she has had following her father’s disappearance: for the children of Senegalese migrants lost at sea, the torment of grief is long-lasting. Known as “those who»»»

In light of the rapid economic transformations taking place globally, localization is no longer merely a matter linked to employment rates or labor market dynamics. It has become a strategic pathway toward building a more resilient economy, one that is better equipped to adapt to change. Strengthen»»»

The United States is closely monitoring the situation with US travelers on board the luxury cruise ship that was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday. Three people - a Dutch couple and a German national - have died in the outbreak on t»»»

America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will visit the first US pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday, seeking to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Donald Trump's interests. The US secretary of state flies in weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Leo, the he»»»

Egyptian contacts with regional leaders and officials continue as part of de-escalation efforts to calm tensions between Washington and Tehran and positive signals over a possible memorandum of understanding to end the war. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed the need to intensify effo»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi has affirmed Baghdad’s readiness to mediate between Iran and the United States during contacts with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as conflicting messages from both sides reach Iraq’s new government. Al-Zaidi’s media office said in a statement issue»»»

The US State Department has reminded diplomats worldwide not to use confidential information to place bets on online prediction markets, The Wall Street Journal reported. “The misuse of nonpublic information by Department employees for financial benefit is a very serious offense and will not be tol»»»

The Justice Department announced Wednesday that University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine employs admissions practices that violate a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- The University of California, Los Angeles' medica»»»

Egypt and Croatia have strengthened their economic ties, focusing on expanding trade and investment opportunities. Speaking at a joint press conference in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC), Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković outlined their c»»»

Share: A mural in Tehran last month showing Iranian missiles attacking a U.S. Navy ship.Credit…Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him. When the cease-fire in the »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration accused Europe of being an “incubator” for terrorism fueled by mass migration, in a new counterterrorism strategy unveiled on Wednesday. The strategy also focuses on rooting out “violent left-wing extremists” including “radically pro-transgende»»»

MUNICH, Germany: Holders Paris St. Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 ​aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far cagier than their goal-laden first encounter. Ousmane Dembele’s goal after three minutes set PSG on thei»»»

NASHVILLE, Tennessee: Republicans in several Southern states pressed ahead with an aggressive election-year redistricting effort Wednesday, undeterred by demonstrations and objections to their plans to reshape majority-Black congressional districts that have suddenly become vulnerable because of a »»»

WASHINGTON: The US Board of Immigration Appeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, according to a court filing from his lawyers. A US immigration judge in February had rejected efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to deport the Colum»»»

ROME: America’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will visit the first US pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday, seeking to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Donald Trump’s interests.The US secretary of state flies in weeks after Trump’s extraordinary criticism of Leo, t»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s economic priorities have not changed despite the pressure placed on oil, shipping, business costs and investor sentiment by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, according to a senior official at the Dubai Economic Development Corporation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Dubai: UAE residents planning overseas trips for the Eid Al Adha break later this month are entering one of the most expensive summer travel markets in years, as soaring jet fuel prices trigger higher airfares, tighter seat availability and growing schedule pressure across airlines worldwide. Get u»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Has Not Officially Responded to Latest US Proposal Yet: Source 07-05-2026 02:41 AM An informed source said Iran has not yet provided a»»»

Iran is reviewing a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict that erupted earlier this year, with officials on both sides signaling cautious optimism that negotiations may soon produce a memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities and reopen broader diplomatic talks. Iranian officials confi»»»

Iran is reviewing a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict that erupted earlier this year, with officials on both sides signaling cautious optimism that negotiations may soon produce a memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities and reopen broader diplomatic talks. Iranian officials confi»»»

Clouds hover over a beach in the resort of Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico, on August 16, 2023. File Photo by David Guzman\EPA-EFE Exceptionally warm waters and a developing El Niño will boost tropical activity during the 2026 Eastern and Central Pacific hurricane season, raising the risk of direc»»»

China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

A prominent US evangelist has claimed that government officials held a secret briefing for pastors and urged them to prepare their congregations for the imminent release of information about alien life and unidentified spacecraft, which could shatter Christian faith. Perry Stone, a Tennessee-based »»»

ABU DHABI: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mo»»»

QNA Cairo The State of Qatar participated in the 4th Arab Region Food Systems Transformation Meeting, which kicked-off on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Arab League’s General Secretariat in Cairo, in cooperation and partnership with the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, FAO, and the UN Econom»»»

Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met with Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar HE Muhammad Aamer on Wednesday. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the media sector. (QNA)»»»

Tribune News Network VENICE Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, commissioner of the National Pavilion of Qatar and chairperson of Qatar Museums, on Wednesday opened untitled 2026 (a gathering of remarkable people); Rirkrit Tiravanija, Sopha Al-Maria, Tarek Atoui, Alia»»»

Abu Dhabi: President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. At the beginning of the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign »»»

Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi »»»

Amid China’s balancing act in the Middle East, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Professor Astrid Nordin, Lau Chair of Chinese International Relations at King's College London. Professor Nordin describes a Chinese leadership attempting to navigate between two imperatives: safeguarding cr»»»

From deliveries of drones and armoured vehicles to training sessions led by Russian Africa Corps instructors, security cooperation between Madagascar and Russia has intensified since the October 2025 coup. Russia’s growing influence is expanding into other sectors as well, raising questions within »»»

JEDDAH: Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as Al-Ahli secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Wednesday at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium. The English striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 27th minute to give the hosts a deserved half-time lead»»»