Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who have been detained in Israeli prison are facing psychological abuse, death threats and poor detention conditions, a rights group representing them said Monday. "Thiago Avila (one of the activists) reported being subjected to repeated interrogatio»»»

At least three people have died and another 38 have been injured in Colombia after a monster truck driver lost control of her vehicle and plowed into a crowd of spectators during a motor show, AFP reported on Monday, citing local authorities. Footage circulating on social media shows the vehicle na»»»

A 50-year-old Bulgarian truck driver has been ordered held in pretrial detention after appearing before an investigating magistrate in Igoumenitsa, northwestern Greece, on charges of drug importation and trafficking. He was arrested following an operation by Greece’s organized crime unit after alle»»»

LONDON: Israel has approved a budget of $270 million to build roads on Palestinian-owned land in the occupied West Bank to connect Israeli settlements. On Monday 3 million shekels ($1 million) was allocated for the design and development of the plan which will be presented to the government for app»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market continues to show resilience, with little sign of the distressed deals many had expected to emerge. Recent data from leading property platforms highlights a shift in buyer behaviour, with more deliberate decision-making and careful comparisons. However, demand rema»»»

The first of six customized, Boeing KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tankers has completed its maiden flight in the US, and will be delivered to Israel in about a month’s time, the Israeli Defense Ministry has announced. The twin-engined ‘next-gen stealth tanker’ aircraft feature: standard 767 airframe married to ne»»»

DOHA: HEC Paris, ranked among the world’s top business schools, invites professionals in Qatar to an online Info Session on its Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track. The session will be led by Dr Wolfgang Amann, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at HEC Paris. Designed for ambitious professionals»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Environment Week (May 3-9, 2026) opened with the theme “Green Impact,” as the Kingdom highlights environmental progress this year through stronger governance, expanding protected areas, increased recycling, and restoration programs. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul»»»

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Poland and the United Kingdom will sign a cooperation treaty on May 27, focused mainly on defense and long term military collaboration. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation »»»

Listed developer Atal will acquire several real estate companies from the Budner Group for PLN 133.5 mln, significantly expanding its presence in the Tricity area. The deal will allow Atal to build residential projects with a total usable area of about 70,000 square meters, pending approval from UO»»»

President Iliana Iotova said that Bulgaria is playing a leading role in advancing connectivity across Europe during discussions at the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, held in Yerevan, the presidential press service said on Monday. The forum brings together nearly 50 heads of stat»»»

Yes, Bulgaria, a party within the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition, said in a statement on Monday that DB will submit a draft decision to the National Assembly to establish a temporary parliamentary commission to clarify facts "regarding significant discrepancies between officially declared incom»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir Sheikh HH Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Qatar University graduates, wishing them continued success and a role in supporting the country's development. In a post on his official account on X, His Highness hailed the graduation as a milestone in the students' academ»»»

Video game retailer GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy ecommerce giant eBay. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- GameStop has made a $55.5 billion offer to buy eBay, with the video game retailer's CEO saying Monday the move could create a strong competitor to»»»

Dubai: The fifth edition of the World Police Summit will take place in Dubai from 16 to 18 November 2026, bringing together security experts, police chiefs, law enforcement officials and solution providers from more than 110 countries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I arrived in Athens on Monday for a multi-day visit that will include meetings with Greece’s top political leaders and appearances at public events. His plane landed at Athens International Airport around 3 p.m., where he was received by Parliament Speaker Nikita Ka»»»

Skopje, 29 April 2026 (MIA) - We are currently not contemplating a lower VAT for diesel fuels and we are talking with the Okta oil refinery on extending their discount, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Wednesday. PM Mickoski told reporters that the excise tax rates remain the same, adding »»»

DOHA: The pilot tests for the TIMSS 2027 international study are continuing, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting fourth and eighth-grade students, as part of the preparation for participation in the international study to measure trends in mathematics and »»»

On May 4, at 12:35 p.m., the Kumtor mine security control center received a call from tourist guides. They reported that five tourists from Italy were trapped in a snow avalanche 23 kilometers from the mine. The Kumtor rescue service and a medical team immediately responded to the scene. Kumtor’s s»»»

A discussion under the initiative "Foster Me" on Monday brought together representatives of various institutions, clergy and foster parents at the BTA press club in Blagoevgrad. The national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA) aims to promote foster care, and the discussi»»»

BRUSSELS - The European Commission (EC) has made no decision on freezing funds intended for Serbia, or on anything similar, EC spokesperson Markus Lammert said on Monday, adding that the EC is continuously evaluating whether the relevant conditions for EU support through financial instruments have »»»

Police officers at the scene of a deadly mass shooting attack targeting a Jewish community Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Dec. 14. The shooting in which 15 people were killed and 40 injured prompted the government to order a Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism. File photo By Mick»»»

1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in Italy. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet this week with Pope Leo XIV in Italy, with planned topics including the Middle East a»»»

New Delhi: India’s political landscape was dramatically reshaped on Monday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged into new territory with a historic breakthrough in West Bengal while retaining Assam and consolidating its position in Puducherry, even as a political earthquake in Tamil Nadu and a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Two soldiers were injured in a clash with Hezbollah fighters today 04-05-2026 16:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media»»»

The Iranian Navy fired warning shots near hostile vessels after US destroyers attempted to approach the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any such move would be regarded as a violation of the ceasefire.In a statement released on Monday, the Iranian Army said US destroyers had attempted to move toward »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted an Emirati tanker affiliated with ADNOC Company using two drones, while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it a flagrant violation of the rules of international law and freedom of maritime navigatio»»»

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, condemned the continued Iranian aggression following a drone attack on a national oil tanker operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on his X account, Gargash said the brutal Irania»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today launched a new initiative to transform towards Agentic AI (self-executing and self-leading artificial intelligence) in Dubai’s private sector. The move fol»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established command post of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with bombs droppe»»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully performed a total hip replacement using an advanced surgical technique applied for the first time in Qatar, reflecting the ongoing commitment to advancing the country's healthcare sector. The procedure was performed on an American woman in her »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: 'Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All' still an urgent need. Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing effor»»»

Paris, May 4 (SANA) Methane emissions are back in focus as France calls for faster global action, warning of a widening gap between international pledges and actual reductions, with levels remaining persistently high. French Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut said at a conference hel»»»

The US military on Monday denied claims that Iran struck a Navy vessel as US forces now offer to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began. Tehran over the past two months has attacked some vessels and blocked others that don’t rece»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health is marking World Asthma Day on Tuesday, highlighting the need to improve access to essential treatments under this year's theme: "Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for All - still an urgent need." Health officials said the initiative reflects Qatar's ongoing»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell on Monday, losing 102.19 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 11,090.65. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.08 billion ($1.62 billion), with 88 stocks advancing and 167 declining. The MSCI Tadawul Index also decreased, down »»»

The Trump administration reclassified cannabis as a Schedule III which could lift some barriers for research. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo May 4 (UPI) -- The reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III substance is meant to remove barriers for researchers but its effects cou»»»

WBJ sat down with Jarosław Dominiak, Chairman of the Board of the Polish Individual Investors Association (SII), to discuss market evolution, investor behavior, and the future of capital markets in Poland WBJ: You have led the Association of Individual Investors for many years and observed the mark»»»

Katowice Airport maintains optimistic growth forecasts, expecting nearly 8 million passengers in 2026 and a record cargo result, with growing interest from Chinese carriers. Regional Polish airports have been only slightly affected by Middle East tensions, with passenger traffic rising across major»»»

Prestige and comfort in the capital’s business district In the heart of Warsaw, in a prestigious location right next to Daszyńskiego Roundabout, new apartment developments have been built to meet the growing expectations of the most discerning clients. Towarowa Towers and Towarowa Square are not me»»»

The European Union's trade chief Maros Sefcovic will hold talks with his US counterpart on Tuesday in Paris, an EU spokesman said, following President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat. Trump said Friday that he will hike US levies on EU cars and trucks from this week to 25 percent, accusing the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shura Council convened its regular sitting on Monday, chaired by the Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, with proceedings focusing on proposals to reinforce parental responsibility and family stability. At the opening of the sitting, members welcomed the participation of the Amir»»»

DUBAI: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates sent an emergency phone alert on Monday warning of potential missile threats and asking residents to immediately seek a safe place and await further instructions, witnesses said.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted a UAE tanker belonging to ADNOC using two drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and freedom of navigation, and a clear breach of UN Security Council »»»

Minutes after issuing an alert across Dubai and Sharjah calling for people to find a safe place, the Ministry of Interior issued another notice assuring people that things have been resolved. "Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your »»»

Dubai: Nearly 95 per cent of residents say Dubai is their preferred place to live, citing safety, religious freedom and quality of life, according to the latest Social Survey, a key benchmark reflecting the emirate’s strong social fabric during the ‘Year of the Family’. The Community Development Au»»»

BURAIDAH: New technology and a national commitment to enhancing food security and supporting agriculture under Saudi Vision 2030 have helped the fish farming sector in Qassim to achieve huge growth in recent years. Because of its desert climate and limited water resources, farmers in the region rai»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli police on Monday warned people not to defy the cancelation of a major pilgrimage near the border with Lebanon, scrapped because of hostilities with Hezbollah, while local media reported thousands had gathered at the site.Fighting between Israeli forces and Iran-backed militant gr»»»

UAE's Ministry of Interior has issued an alert on phones across Dubai and Sharjah. It said: "Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await further instructions."»»»