Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova is continuing her visit to Armenia for the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, which opens in Yerevan on Monday, the President's press secretariat said. Iotova is due to participate in a high-level event on the impact of the Vertical Gas Corridor on »»»

DUBAI: A tanker was hit by unidentified projectiles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a British maritime agency reported Monday, as the United States said it would escort ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. “A tanker has reported being hit by unknown projectiles,” the United Kingdo»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon, displaced hundreds of thousands of its Shiite Muslim constituents and killed as many as several thousand of its fighters, according to previously unreported casualty es»»»

The United States will begin a military-led operation to guide vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz out of the waterway, President Donald Trump announced, calling the effort “Project Freedom.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the initiative is a humanitarian gesture aimed at freeing neutral»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has withdrawn from the Kuwait-based Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) after leaving OPEC and the OPEC+, the OAPEC said. "The General Secretariat of the ... OAPEC was informed of a letter from UAE Energy Minister Suheil Al Mazrouei to the Chair»»»

Iran has issued a sharp warning to Washington, stating that any American military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a breach of the existing ceasefire between the two countries. The statement came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a mili»»»

Barry Faure, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Seychelles, will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. The visit is scheduled for May 3-6 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev. Meetings at the hig»»»

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued its first Disaster Relief Bond (DRB) offerings, also known as catastrophe bonds, as part of its regional Risk-Layered Disaster Relief Finance Program which aims to reduce the financial impact of natural hazards and climate-related shocks. The bonds are design»»»

CANBERRA: A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an “enormous impact” on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday. Speaking in Canberra after talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, she said the two countries would respond urgently to secure stable »»»

The war in the Middle East has prompted many European countries to address the condition of their bomb shelters. Bulgaria is no exception. Last week, the University Rescue Squad (URS), a member of the Bulgarian Youth Red Cross, published a map of civil devence and fallout shelters in the country, w»»»

The surplus was EUR 924 million, the balance decreased by EUR 773 million, year-on-year. The volume of export decreased by 8.6%, that of import grew by 1.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. The seasonally and working-day adjusted volume of export decreased by 11%, that of import le»»»

A fashion model from Kyrgyzstan, Aruna Dzhenbekova, appeared in a scene of the new film The Devil Wears Prada 2, she announced on social media. The model is seen wearing a dress by Dolce & Gabbana from its Spring 2009 collection while taking part in a crowd scene. «There weren’t many models, but I »»»

Kyrgyzstan officially established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The signing ceremony of a joint communiqué took place on April 29 in New York. The document was signed by the Perman»»»

The Russian President signed a law ratifying the agreement with Kyrgyzstan on the terms of construction of a campus of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU). The document was published on the legal information portal. It defines the key parameters for the project’s implementation. The Russian»»»

An emergency situation has been declared in Batken district. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. Preliminary reports indicate that on May 2 at approximately 7 p.m., a mudflow was triggered by heavy rainfall in the village of Ak-Tatyr. As a result, traff»»»

What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship? 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYang Tian Getty Images Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the World Health Organization (WH»»»

Washington - USAWashington, United States, May 4, 2026 (AFP) - - Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked water»»»

Dubai: Following the lifting of all precautionary restrictions on UAE airspace, Dubai International Airport has entered the next phase of recovery. Dubai Airports announced early Monday that it plans to ramp up daily flight movements and enable airlines to progressively restore their schedules. Sig»»»

May 3 (UPI) -- Three passengers on a cruise ship off West Africa have died from suspected hantavirus and at least three others are receiving medical treatment, cruise and health officials said Monday. The cruise ship Hondius of Oceanwide Expeditions is currently off the coast of Cape Verde and is e»»»

New York: Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is hospitalised in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday, days after the Republican hoarsely told his talk show audience that his voice was "a little under the weather." The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, didn't say what sent G»»»

ALMARAZ, Spain: In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country’s biggest nuclear power plant casts a pall over daily life.The Almaraz plant, which contributes around seven percent of Spain’s electricity production, is slated to close in 2028 as part of the leftist go»»»

SYDNEY: An Australian inquiry opened public hearings Monday into an antisemitic shooting that killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The federal royal commission — the highest level of government inquiry — was called to probe factors leading to the attack by two gunmen on Je»»»

YEREVAN: European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gather in Armenia Monday as they seek to navigate a fraught geopolitical environment under an unpredictable White House. US President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC). It takes p»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 6 million passengers during weeks of regional disruption, maintaining global connectivity even as airspace constraints forced widespread changes to flight schedules. Between late February and April 30, Dubai’s airports supported more than 32,000 airc»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched a critical new phase in the expansion of its metro network, with the tunnel boring machine (TBM) Al Wugeisha beginning excavation for the underground tracks of the Dubai Metro Blue Line. The machine, named after a small desert rodent known in the UAE for its burrowing abil»»»

Daily News: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved the establishment of a phosphate and fertiliser factory cluster, supervised by El-Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals, according to presidential spokesperson Alaa Yousef. Yousef said the cluster will include nine major factories with a product»»»

At 65, she feels younger than she did at 45. Dubai-based Anuradha Chatterjee feels that she is living her second life. "I've been a homemaker my whole life, looking after my husband and children, sending them off to college. My husband died a few years ago, and I was all alone at home. I was just l»»»

A Chinese research team is testing a prototype of a 10‑megawatt (MW), truck‑mountable “nuclear power bank” that could act as a mobile, ultra‑compact power source for AI data centres, remote communities, emergency sites, and even maritime and space systems. Developed over several years by Professor »»»

A plane carrying Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made an emergency landing in Turkey’s capital Ankara after a technical fault, Turkish authorities said. In a statement, Turkey’s communications directorate said the aircraft was forced to land urgently due to an unexpected malfunction while en r»»»

Hajj pilgrims can now travel within Saudi Arabia using a digital visitor identification instead of carrying a passport, the General Directorate of Passports said. The directorate said pilgrims can obtain the digital ID through the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform, enabling easier and safer mo»»»

Saudi Arabia is expected to face continued thunderstorms, strong winds and unstable weather conditions across most regions until Friday, authorities said, urging residents to exercise caution. The General Directorate of Civil Defence urged the public to remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone v»»»

Dubai: Criminal and disturbing reports declined across Dubai in the first quarter of 2026, Dubai Police said, crediting proactive security strategies and advanced crime prevention measures for the improvement. Major General Hareb Mohammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, s»»»

The UAE is set for generally fair weather this week, with fluctuating temperatures, humid conditions and occasional dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today, temperatures eased slightly under the influence of weak surface pressure systems, while light to moderate winds kep»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating a major upgrade of its national road network to support safer pilgrim movement during Hajj, as authorities complete a broader, multi-sector transport readiness plan, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Roads General Authority, which»»»

Oil prices showed mixed but volatile signals on May 4, 2026, amid reports a crude tanker has been attacked was unknown projectiles in the Gulf. Global energy markets are navigating extreme uncertainty fueled by the persistent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively stranded nearly 2»»»

Radar-evading cardboard drones emerge as cost-effective asymmetric weapons A visitor examines the 'AirKamuy 150,' a low-cost fixed-wing drone constructed from cardboard and developed by Japanese startup AirKamuy, at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibition»»»

Travelers walk with a view of a United Airlines airplane at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 22, 2025. On Sunday, the airline said one of its flights struck a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it was landing at the airport. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 3 (U»»»

A British maritime agency reported an overnight attack on a tanker by unidentified projectiles in the Gulf on Monday, a development that coincides with Washington's pledge to escort vessels through the currently blocked Strait of Hormuz. "A tanker has reported being hit by unknown projectiles," the»»»

Eight people were arrested over the weekend as hundreds of people confronted police at a New York City hospital in protest of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in the city. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 3 (UPI) -- Enforcement actions carried out by masked U.S. immigra»»»

Abu Dhabi: Make it in the Emirates opens today in Abu Dhabi with a focus on local manufacturing, supply chain readiness, industrial financing and a bigger role for UAE-made products in shops, e-commerce platforms and export markets. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - »»»

The recent US–Israel war with Iran, followed by Iranian missile, drone, and rocket retaliation across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, has largely been examined through military and geopolitical lenses: deterrence, escalation control, air defence, oil markets, and regional power balances.»»»

Hundreds demonstrated in the Dominican Republic on Sunday to protest Canadian company GoldQuest's proposed mining project. The so-called Romero project aims to extract deposits of gold, copper and silver from a reserve of 1.1 million ounces, valued at around $5 billion, according to GoldQuest. The »»»

The global electric vehicle market continued its explosive growth in March (2026), with one US brand still ruling global EV sales. March 2026 rankings showed Tesla's unbreakable grip on the top, according to CleanTechnica, citing March 2026 sales data. Tesla's flagship Model Y and Model 3 demonstra»»»

1 of 3 | Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is interviewed on the floor of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 16, 2024. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman said Sunday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo M»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has expanded capacity on the Haramain High-Speed Railway to more than 2.21 million seats for the 2026 Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, as the Kingdom ramps up transport services between Makkah and Madinah. The increase represents more than 210,»»»

A senior Iranian official warned on Monday (May 4, 2026) that Tehran would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the ceasefire. "Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire," Ebrahim »»»

ABU DHABI: Emirates National Schools has announced the opening of applications for its Scholarship Programme for Outstanding and Talented Students for the academic year 2026 to 2027. This initiative reflects the schools’ longstanding commitment to preparing academically and nationally distinguished»»»

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus — an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde. "To date, one case of hantavirus inf»»»

Marcus Thuram scored one goal. Lautaro Martinez set up another. The two players who have been at the heart of Inter Milan’s success in recent seasons carried the club to the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma on Sunday. Inter, which needed only a draw to secure the t»»»

BIRMINGHAM, England: Tottenham Hotspur eased their Premier League relegation ‌fears with a vital 2-1 victory at Aston Villa to move above West Ham United and out of the bottom three on Sunday. West Ham’s defeat by Brentford the day before opened the door for Tottenham and they took full ​advantage »»»