The World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before the big kickoff
DUBAI: Kylian Mbappé is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Lamine Yamal is out for the rest of the season and so is Brazil star Estêvão. There was also a scare when Mohamed Salah hurt his hamstring recently. Injuries to some of soccer’s biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which starts»»»
Dutch schedule final World Cup warm-up game against Uzbekistan
AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands will conclude their World Cup preparations with a friendly international against Uzbekistan in New York on June 8, the Dutch football association said on Thursday. The match will be played at the Icahn Stadium with a 1445 local kick-off time. The Dutch have already a»»»
Pakistan Air Force says downed eight Indian fighter jets during May 2025 conflict
ISLAMABAD: A senior Pakistan Air Force (PAF) official said on Thursday that the PAF had downed eight Indian fighter jets during the brief military conflict between the two sides in May last year, stressing that Islamabad had not lost a single aircraft during the skirmishes. Pakistani and Indian mil»»»
An Imaginary Archaeological Site Evokes the Fragility of Memory in the Saudi Pavilion at Venice
In the Saudi Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a Saudi artist of Palestinian origin, Dana Awartani, takes us on an immersive journey to discover an artistic map of archaeological and historical landmarks destroyed by war. It is not a geographical map, but rather a magnificent mosaic composed of thou»»»
IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system
Washington, United States: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue. "IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyb»»»
UAE and Egyptian Presidents discuss fraternal ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed fraternal ties and cooperation, particularly in areas that support shared development priorities and contribute to further»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:30 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at Khallet Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a loitering glider: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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FM receives copy of credentials of DR Congos Ambassador to Tunisia
Tunis, May 7 (TAP)- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met Thursday with Ngakala Ignace who presented him with a copy of his credentials as DR Congo's Ambassador to Tunisia with residence in Algiers.The...»»»
GCC urges international action to protect energy security, global supply chains
Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohammed Al Budaiwi called for concerted international efforts to protect energy security and take the necessary measures to ensure the stability of supply chains, safeguard the continuity of international maritime navigation, and achieve global food security. A»»»
Serbia one of Europe's top performers in terms of real GDP growth - council
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut chaired on Thursday a session of a council coordinating activities and measures aimed at GDP growth, at which Serbia's Q1 2026 economic performance was reviewed. "It was noted at the session that GDP expanded by 3 pct in Q1 2026, placing Serbia among the top perfor»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia not satisfied with MOL proposal, remains committed to talks
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Thursday the Serbian side was not satisfied with a proposal received from Hungary's MOL earlier in the day, but that Serbia remained committed to continuing talks with MOL on its acquisition of a Russian majority »»»
Tunisia–France: Asteelflash considers launching expansion at Tunisian subsidiary
Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - The French group Asteelflash, specialising in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and supply chain management solutions, is considering launching an expansion of its Tunisian subsidiary in the near future.This announcement...»»»
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia explore oil refinery upgrades, deeper energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki on Thursday to discuss upgrading Pakistan’s oil refineries and expanding long-term energy cooperation with the Kingdom, the petroleum ministry said in a statement. Tensions in the Middle East, triggered by»»»
IMF Warns of 'Inevitable' AI-powered Threats to Global Financial System
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue. "IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident losses could tr»»»
Ukraine is not a brothel, except when it makes for a good political protest
Yellow and blue smoke rose, and out of it appeared a pair of breasts with “RUSSIA KILLS” written across bare skin. The performance was optimized for the press preview circuit, providing free self-pleasuring material for the Ukrainian-flags-in-bio crowd and their patriarchy-fighting-for-easy-body-ac»»»
Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs and south Lebanon despite ceasefire, videos show
Israeli strikes have damaged buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs and hit a commercial site in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, according to two videos shared by Ruptly on Thursday. One video showed damage in Bourj al-Barajneh in the Beirut area, where what looked like a market was hit, with»»»
Data-breach complaints surge in 2025, as Europol accused of bypassing laws
More European citizens filed complaints of alleged data-violations last year compared to 2024, amid allegations the EU’s police agency Europol developed an intelligence tool to bypass EU laws. “We have about 25 percent more complaints that are admissible [in] comparison to 2024 – so this part of ac»»»
US targets Cuba economic juggernauts in new sanctions
Washington, United States: The United States on Thursday imposed new sanctions on key economic entities in Cuba as it seeks to ramp up pressure on the communist-led nemesis. The sanctions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio included targeting a joint venture involving Canadian mining compan»»»
Registration opens for ONE RUN FOR ALL 2026 at Lusail Circuit
Doha: Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA), under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has announced the opening of registration for the third edition of the ONE RUN FOR ALL race event. The event will take place at Lusail International Circuit on May 24, 2026, starting from 5pm onwards. According to»»»
17 injured, hundreds of homes damaged after tornado outbreak in Mississippi - UPI.com
At least 17 people were injured after more than a dozen tornadoes were reported across Mississippi late Monday night, leaving widespread damage in multiple counties and prompting large-scale emergency response efforts. Gov. Tate Reeves said early assessments show significant destruction, particular»»»
Greek coast guard accused as migrant dies in Aegean Sea
ISTANBUL: One person died and 43 were rescued when a migrant boat got into difficulties in the Aegean Sea, Turkish authorities said Thursday, while an NGO accused the Greek coast guard of endangering the vessel. The migrants were just off the Greek island of Lesbos, which is about 30 kilometers (18»»»
Kallas' Remarks on US Troop Withdrawal From Germany Show Western Dependence on US - Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Remarks by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas about the unexpected nature of the US decision to withdraw troops from Germany confirm that Washington makes the key decisions in the West, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "It is simply a statem»»»
Shura Council Speaker affirms Qatar's support for diplomacy, peaceful solutions
Podgorica: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, leads a steady foreign policy that is based on dialogue, mediation, and peaceful solutions, pursuant to the principles of i»»»
Meet Dubai’s 70 newest firefighters trained for emergencies
Dubai: Seventy recruits graduated from the 47th firefighting foundation course at the Dubai Civil Defence Academy, as the authority reinforced its commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness and public safety across the emirate. The graduation ceremony was attended by Major General Jamal bin»»»
Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15: US
WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel will hold a new round of peace talks on May 14-15 in Washington, a US official said Thursday, despite a new Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut. The attack late Wednesday killed a senior commander of Hezbollah, with Israel saying it will keep targeting the Iranian-b»»»
Sri Lanka arrests more than 260 foreigners over cyberscams
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities arrested 30 Chinese and Vietnamese nationals on Thursday in the latest crackdown on cyberscams, raising the number detained since the weekend to 261, police said. The latest arrests were made in Werahera, a suburb of the capital, police said, adding that 74 Vietnames»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 15:00 and 17:00 on Thursday 07-05-2026 gatherings of the “Israeli” enemy army at Khallet Raj on the river side in the village of Deir Seryan with artillery shells: statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Defying maritime law, Iran imposes new shipping rules in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic wa»»»
Saudi PIF Sets Three-part Dollar Bond Spreads as Demand Tops $21.6 Bln
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set spreads for a three-part benchmark dollar bond on Thursday after drawing more than $21.6 billion in combined demand. The PIF tightened pricing on the three-year tranche to 95 basis points over US Treasuries from initial guidance of around 130 bps, the seven»»»
Ohnmacht: EU-Syria dialogue in Brussels to focus on recovery, partnership
Damascus, May 7 (SANA) The Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union Delegation to Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, confirmed Thursday, that the upcoming high-level political dialogue between the EU and Syria, scheduled for May 11 in Brussels, marks a milestone in the rapid development of bilateral relations»»»
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDidier Bikorimana,BBC Great Lakes ServiceandHafsa Khalil Ukuri Mbona via YouTubeAimable Karasira was sentenced to five years in prison in 2025 Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was »»»
Organizing Committee of 4th GCC Games unveils official competition schedule
Doha, Qatar: The Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 has officially approved the competition schedule for the event, set to commence on May 11, with broad participation from national teams representing all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Athletes competing in the fou»»»
UAE to document Iranian attack damage to help legal efforts
DUBAI: The UAE is to set up a committee documenting Iran’s attacks on the country and the damage they caused, state media announced on Thursday. The findings will be used to support the Emirates’ legal efforts to achieve justice, the WAM news agency reported. The UAE accused Tehran of resuming dron»»»
Saudi Sports for All Federation chief urges students to embrace active lifestyles
RIYADH: Saudi Sports for All Federation President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal has urged young Saudis to make physical activity part of their everyday lives during a seminar at King Saud University in Riyadh. Prince Khaled took part in a discussion on Wednesday organized by student members »»»
UAE to document Iranian attack damage to help legal efforts
DUBAI: The UAE is to set up a committee documenting Iran’s attacks on the country and the damage they caused, state media announced on Thursday. The findings will be used to support the Emirates’ legal efforts to achieve justice, the WAM news agency reported. The UAE accused Tehran of resuming dron»»»
Malaysia Remains Reliable Partner for Russia in Asia-Pacific - Russian Presidential Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Malaysia is a reliable partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific, with sustainable political dialogue maintained between the two countries, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday. "Malaysia is a reliable partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific region. Russia and Malays»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:45 on Thursday 07-05-2026 an Iron Dome platform newly established near the Jal Al-Allam site with a loitering drone, which led to its destruction: statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pakistan Business Forum proposes fixed monthly tax on shopkeepers to broaden tax base
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) on Thursday urged the government to impose a monthly fixed tax of Rs10,000 ($35) on shopkeepers in the upcoming budget, saying the move would simplify compliance and also broaden the country’s tax base. The PBF describes itself as a platform for entrepre»»»
Saudi Finance Ministry, NDMC Appoint HSBC Primary Dealer for Local Debt Instruments
The Saudi Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) have signed an agreement with HSBC to appoint it as a primary dealer in the government's local debt instruments. The institution will join the six other international institutions, namely, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Goldman S»»»
Global energy disruptions worsen as war in the Middle East surge Prices
Capitals, May. 7 (SANA) Since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022, global energy markets have entered a period of unprecedented turmoil, impacting oil and gas prices, supply chains, and food. With escalating tensions following the war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait o»»»
Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran conflict: IMO
Panama City: Around 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the strait of Hormuz, the secretary general of the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) said in Panama on Thursday. The war in the Middle East, unleashed February 28 by Israel and the Un»»»
Macut, Zimbabwean FM discuss advancement of bilateral cooperation
BELGRADE- Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Thursday in Belgrade with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira to discuss development of bilateral cooperation based on decades-long diplomatic relations. "Macut stressed that there is room for improving cooperation not »»»
Russian Troops to Cease All Operations in Ukraine During Ceasefire – MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All Russian troop groups in the special operation zone will completely cease hostilities for the duration of the ceasefire declared by Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. In accordance with the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia declares cease»»»
Bahrain drops membership of three MPs over objections to measures against Iran sympathisers
Bahrain’s parliament voted to revoke the membership of three lawmakers who objected to state measures taken against individuals accused of sympathising with Iran, parliamentary sources said. The decision targeted MPs Abdulnabi Salman Ahmed, Mamdouh Abbas Al Saleh and Mahdi Abdulaziz Al Shuwaikh. Ge»»»
Georgi Peev: Minister of Transport and Communications
Georgi Peev has been proposed as Minister of Transport and Communications in the draft Cabinet of Rumen Radev. Peev holds a Master of Engineering degree in "Operation of Electronic Instrumentation Aviation Equipment (Air Traffic Controller)" from the Technical University of Sofia. He specialized at»»»
Georgi Valchev: Minister of Education
Georgi Valchev has been proposed as Minister of Education in the draft Cabinet of Rumen Radev. Prof Dr Georgi Valchev is Rector of Sofia University, elected to the position in November 2023. He is an established scholar and expert in cultural studies and history, with long-standing management exper»»»
Evtim Miloshev: Minister of Culture
Evtim Miloshev has been proposed as Minister of Culture in the draft Cabinet of Rumen Radev. Evtim Miloshev is a Bulgarian producer, media manager and public figure with a longstanding contribution to the development of Bulgaria’s media, cultural and public environment. Miloshev was born on May 2, »»»
Ivo Hristov: Deputy Prime Minister
Ivo Hristov has been proposed as Deputy Prime Minister in the draft Cabinet of Rumen Radev. Born in Istanbul on October 8, 1970. Graduated from the Athenee Royal in Brussels and, after completing his conscription, from the Sofia University Faculty of Law in 1994. Worked as a journalist at RFI Bulga»»»
Iva Petrova: Minister of Energy
Iva Petrova has been proposed as Minister of Energy in the draft Cabinet of Rumen Radev. She received her higher education with a master's degree in "Business Administration" at Sofia University. Petrova began her professional experience in 2000 at the Ministry of Energy, where she reached the posi»»»
Ivan Vasilev: Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation
Ivan Vasilev has been proposed Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation in the draft Cabinet of Rumen Radev. Ivan Vasilev has longstanding expertise in the fields of economics and finance, as well as in the development and management of economic policies and technological projects. From 20»»»