UNITED NATIONS: A proposed UN resolution threatens Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls,” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation.The draft Security Council resolution, co-spons»»»

Dubai: Schengen border authorities can temporarily ease biometric checks under the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) when congestion becomes severe, as the framework allows member states to reduce or suspend certain procedures to prevent excessive queues, according to Reuters and guidance cited by airpo»»»

Gold prices rebounded on Tuesday, after dropping to a five-week low in the previous session, as oil prices eased, but persistent Middle East tensions and inflation concerns kept gains in check. Spot gold rose 0.8 percent to $4,557.75 per ounce by 1138 GMT, after touching its lowest level since Marc»»»

ROME: Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams. Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players — most of them ranked in the top 10 — who issued a statement»»»

LONDON: Global oil prices slipped on Tuesday a day after the US launched an operation aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, although exchanges of fire between the US and Iran limited the decline. Brent crude futures eased $2.99, or 2.6 percent, to $111.45 a barrel at 1322 GMT after s»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump signs a proclamation Tuesday inside the Oval Office at The White House in Washington, D.C. The memorandum is set to restore the Presidential Fitness Test Award, a competitive school-based fitness program last seen under the Obama administration. Photo by Tom Brenner/»»»

Activists gather near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center to protest against the policies of the Trump administration in the Broadview neighborhood near Chicago in October. The Department of Homeland Security has shut down the Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman. File Pho»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Energy and Water Resources official Nawaf al-Moussawi: Direct negotiations are futile and have failed to meet even the minimum »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Rshaf town with a loite»»»

Germany's foreign minister Tuesday offered qualified support for Israel's military invasion of Lebanon during a visit of his Israeli counterpart to Berlin, while also criticizing humanitarian conditions in Gaza and "de facto annexation" in the West Bank. Johann Wadephul underscored Germany's staunc»»»

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, affirmed that the unification of the Armed Forces represented a fundamental pillar in building the modern UAE and marked the beginning of establishing an integrated defence system based»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, said the national economy has withstood five major external shocks over the past six years, each of which could have triggered a severe downturn, yet continued to deliver positive performance indicators. Speaking during a presenta»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held an extensive meeting with the Chamber of Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and Medical Supplies Industries to discuss key challenges facing the sector and explore measures to strengthen its performance and export potential in the coming period. The meeting »»»

Egypt is charting an ambitious course to expand its hospitality capacity to 300,000 hotel rooms by 2030, according to Mostafa Mounir, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA). The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to restructure tourism investment and unlock the country’s vast potentia»»»

Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), Walid Gamal El-Din, highlighted the zone’s expanding role as a global logistics and industrial hub during his participation in a conference organised by AHK Egypt. Held in New Cairo under the theme “Egypt: The Gateway to Global Trade – Connectin»»»

Israel's new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on Tuesday that Israel was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary. He spoke weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, which erupted when Israel and the United States launched strikes ag»»»

Physical oil shortages could begin to emerge worldwide within weeks due to the Middle East war and continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has warned. Attacks on energy infrastructure and a dual shipping blockade in the critical waterway – which carries about a fifth of gl»»»

Washington: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday in Washington with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs HE Allison Hooker. The meeting discussed the close strategic ties between the two countries and ways »»»

BUENOS AIRES, May 5 (UPI) -- Argentina's university hospital network could stop functioning because of a lack of funding, the Universidad de Buenos Aires warned, saying the government of Javier Milei has not transferred operational money so far this year. In a statement, the UBA, Argentina's larges»»»

President Iliana Iotova will hand the first exploratory mandate to form a government at 5:00 p.m. on May 7 after consultations with parliamentary groups on Tuesday showed broad agreement that the next cabinet should move quickly on the budget, judicial reform and measures against inflation, while o»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on Tuesday that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary. He spoke weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, which erupted when Israel and the United States lau»»»

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, affirmed that May 6 marks a renewed chapter of pride in the UAE’s history, commemorating the unification of the Armed Forces as a cornerstone of national strength, security and stability. In a statement »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on Tuesday that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary.He spoke weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, which erupted when Israel and the United States laun»»»

Tunis, May 5 (TAP) – The delegation of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) has concluded its participation in the extraordinary session of the Pan-African Parliament, held in Midrand, South Africa, from 26 April to 4 May 2026.According to...»»»

What’s 3,000 people killed in Iran, 2,020 killed in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf states after the US launched its war against Iran? “A little Middle East work” that’s going “very well,” US President Donald Trump said at the White House last week during a state dinner for Kin»»»

A total of 12 actions with a budget of €1.47 billion are being launched to support people with disabilities, including accessibility interventions and housing measures, with an estimated 100,000 citizens expected to benefit. Yet significant barriers remain in daily life. Accessible buses with ramps»»»

CARROLLTON, Texas: A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, at a shopping mall north of Dallas, police said. Carrollton Chief Roberto Arredondo said it was not a random act of gunfire and that the victims knew the attacker, who was later arrested after a short chase on foot. “We don»»»

At least 10 people ​were hurt after a fire broke out in a shopping center west of Tehran, Iranian media reported on Tuesday. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB cited ‌the fire ‌department as saying ​that ‌the ⁠fire ​had been “largely ⁠contained.” The cause of the incident remains unknown, the semi-offic»»»

Workers with the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections process absentee ballots at the county's new Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City, Ga., in November 2024. The Department of Justice issued a subpoena asking for the names and information of all election workers in Fu»»»

KUWAIT CITY: The GCC’s Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi was received by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait on Tuesday. According to a statement by the general secretariat, a number of topics related to joint Gulf action were reviewed »»»

KUWAIT CITY: The GCC’s Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi was received by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait on Tuesday. According to a statement by the general secretariat, a number of topics related to joint Gulf action were reviewed »»»

While visiting a friend in Riyadh, we faced a familiar question: what should we have for dinner? Even though we often see many tempting restaurants on social media, choosing what to eat is not always easy. After some discussion, we decided on a favorite for many: shawarma. We headed to Habteen and »»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities on Tuesday arrested several people with links to Iran-backed Hezbollah suspected of planning to carry out assassinations in the country. The Interior Ministry said that it had dealt a “preemptive and decisive blow” to a plot linked to Hezbollah after launching operations »»»

British voters head to the polls Thursday for local elections set to pile more misery on unpopular Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and cement the rise of right- and left-wing parties. Millions of people are eligible to cast ballots across Scotland, England and Wales, in Starmer’s biggest ballot-»»»

May 5 (UPI) -- The United States has revoked tourist visas for five of the seven board members of La Nación, Costa Rica's leading newspaper, in a move described by local groups as unprecedented and raising concerns about press freedom. The decision, confirmed by the company in a statement Saturday,»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah is stepping up efforts to protect residents and their property with a new, high-impact awareness campaign. The General Command of Sharjah Police, in partnership with the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, has launched “Your Belongings Are Your Responsibility,” an initiat»»»

At least 10 people ​were hurt after a fire broke out in a shopping center west of Tehran, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB cited ‌the fire ‌department as saying ​that ‌the ⁠fire ​had been “largely ⁠contained.” The cause of the incident remains unknown, the semi-offici»»»

Orlen and Equinor have started gas production from the Eirin field in the North Sea. At peak, the field will supply Orlen with about 270 million cubic meters of gas annually, strengthening energy security for Poland and Europe. The gas is already being transported to Poland. Eirin holds about 3 bln»»»

N'Djamena: Chad's army said militants from Boko Haram attacked a military base in the country's west, killing at least 23 soldiers and wounding 26. In a statement, the army said it repelled the assault, which occurred overnight in the Lake Chad region, adding that clearance operations are ongoing. »»»

NEW DELHI: “Diet Coke parties” are in vogue across India ​as restaurants tap into a social media frenzy sparked by a shortage of the cola linked to the Iran war. Unlike most other markets, Diet Coke is sold only in cans in India, making the Coca-Cola beverage more vulnerable to supply chain disrupt»»»

May 5 (UPI) -- An athletic dog joined human runners in an Indianapolis mini-marathon and police are now trying to find the fleet-footed fido's owner. The Indianapolis Police Department shared body camera footage to social media showing officers who were observing Saturday's 500 Festival Mini-Marath»»»

Amid the rapid transformations shaping the world — alongside growing geopolitical complexities and escalating security challenges in the region — the UAE has emerged as a model in adopting a balanced and well-considered approach to smart armament. This approach is rooted in leveraging advanced tech»»»

Egypt’s transit trade volume increased by 35% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said, as the government prepares to introduce new facilities to further boost the sector. Speaking at a logistics conference organised by the German-Arab»»»

Egypt opened its first premium tax services centre in New Cairo on Tuesday evening, marking the start of a nationwide rollout aimed at simplifying procedures for investors and widening the country’s tax base. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the facility at the SODIC administrative centr»»»

In a strategic move poised to transform Egypt’s retail landscape, French retail giant Monoprix has announced its ambitious plans to enter the Egyptian market in 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Monoprix’s international growth strategy and is set to bring a wave of economic bene»»»

Tunis, May 5 (TAP) - The National Authority for the Prevention of Torture (INPT) presented, on Tuesday during a conference held in Tunis in partnership with the Danish Institute for Human Rights, its report on persons with disabilities in Tunisian...»»»

A Victory Day concert is set to take place in central Vienna on May 9, the Russian Embassy in Austria has announced. The event next to the Soviet War Memorial at Schwarzenbergplatz will feature performances by musicians and members of the Russian community in Austria, according to the embassy. The »»»

Ties within Western blocs are becoming increasingly strained, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted, after he sparred with US President Donald Trump over the Iran war on several occasions. Starmer made the remarks at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Armenia, on Monday»»»

A teenager has been arrested in the outskirts of Athens on suspicion of defrauding an elderly couple out of jewellery and gold coins worth thousands of euros using a common phone scam, authorities said Tuesday. A police statement said the 19-year-old suspect was arrested Saturday in Zefyri, on the »»»

U.S. President Donald J. Trump takes part in a signing ceremony on artificial intelligence in 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. The United States is moving toward more oversight for AI models before release. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo May 5 (UPI) -- Th»»»