Arab News 2m

UK police officers probed over handling of Al-Fayed complaints

London - GBRLondon, May 7, 2026 (AFP) - - A serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police and four ex-officers are being investigated for their handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, a watchdog said Thursday.The probe centres on the quality of police»»»

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Arab News 2m

Pakistani, Sri Lankan armies conclude two-week joint counterterror exercise ‘Shake Hands II’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Sri Lankan armies on Thursday concluded a two-week joint counter-terror exercise “Shake Hands II” in the northwestern Tarbela city, the Pakistani military’s media wing said, noting that the event was aimed to harnessing military-to-military ties between both nations. Pakist»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Lusail SC unveils 2026-2030 strategy after historic top flight promotion

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Lusail SC has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at developing sporting talent and strengthening institutional growth, following the football team's historic promotion to the country's top division. The strategy for 2026-2030 was unveiled during a ceremony in Doha on Thurs»»»

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Gulf News 10m

50 years, zero accidents: UAE drivers honoured for road safety

Umm Al Quwain : Umm Al Quwain Police has honoured three Emirati motorists with the “Ideal Driver” award for 2026 in recognition of their decades-long commitment to safe driving and strict adherence to traffic laws. The recognition ceremony was held at the office of Major General Sheikh Rashid bin A»»»

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Sputnik 10m

US Plans to Restart Project Freedom This Week - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is looking to restart Project Freedom this week after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on US access to military bases and airspace, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. On Sunday evening, US President Donald Trump announced Project Freedo»»»

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Arab News 22m

Algeria turn to ‘retired’ goalkeeper after injuries deplete World Cup choices

ALGIERS: Algeria face a goalkeeping crisis for the ‌World Cup that they are hoping to alleviate with the return of a player from retirement. Oussama Benbot, retired from the national team after being an unused substitute at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at the end of the year, could prove th»»»

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Arab News 26m

Islamabad, Tehran discuss diplomatic efforts amid hopes of US-Iran peace deal 

ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Iran discussed diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the region, Pakistan’s foreign office said on Thursday, amid hopes that a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran would end months of fighting that have disrupted global shipping lines and d»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 30m

Health Ministry Team Reports Back

Sofia, May 7 (BTA) - Caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski's team on Thursday presented a report on its activity, the Health Ministry said on Facebook. During the last two months, the Ministry terminated dubious public procurements lacking clarity and predictability. To protect the public int»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

US urges Iran to free ailing Nobel winner Mohammadi

Washington, United States: The United States on Thursday urged Iran to free jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi after her supporters warned she was at risk of dying in custody. Mohammadi, 54, a human rights activist who has spent much of the past two decades behind bars, is believed to»»»

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UPI 33m

Karoline Leavitt gives birth to daughter Viviana - UPI.com

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her last press briefing before maternity leave at the White House in Washington on April 27. She gave birth to her second child May 1. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo May 7 (UPI) -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Th»»»

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Gulf News 35m

He was teaching CPR — then his students used it to save him

Dubai: It began as a lesson in saving lives — and suddenly became a real-life emergency. At a training class in Appleton, emergency medical instructor Karl Arps was demonstrating the signs of cardiac distress to students when he unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest — collapsing in front of the ver»»»

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TAP 37m

Domestic and neighbouring-country tourism represent over 50% of Tunisia’s tourism activity (Minister)

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - “Boosting domestic tourism and neighbouring-country tourism is a priority at the current stage,” Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Sofiene Tekaya said at the opening of the first edition of the Tunisian Travel Market (TTM) on...»»»

Al Awsat 39m

Hamas Considers Temporarily Suspending Ceasefire Negotiations

Two Hamas sources told Asharq Al-Awsat the group’s leadership is weighing a temporary suspension of negotiations, citing what one source called “Israel’s lack of seriousness” in taking any steps to stop “its crimes and daily killings in Gaza.” Talks on the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which took effec»»»

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Kathimerini 42m

Elderly woman in wheelchair dies after Kifissia elevator accident

An 85-year-old woman who used a wheelchair died on Thursday afternoon after becoming trapped inside an elevator at the apartment building where she lived in Kifissia, northern Athens. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear. According to initial reports, the woman’s wheelchair bec»»»

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TAP 49m

CONECT warns against impact of "cashification" on economic financing

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - The Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT) warned against the increasing "cashification" of the Tunisian economy, considering that the simultaneous implementation of several reforms, in a context of strong...»»»

Arab News 50m

AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

SAN FRANCISCO: Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 percent of the world’s working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft. In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 percent of people ag»»»

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TAP 52m

Government absence from parliamentary sessions in May linked to development plan preparations, MP says

Tunis, May 7 (TAP) - MP Mohamed Amine Ouerghi, member of the Finance Committee at the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), said the absence of government members from the work of parliamentary committees and plenary sessions of the two...»»»

Sana 53m

Syria returns to global payments network via Mastercard after 15 years hiatus

Damascus, May.7 ( SANA) Mastercard announced the completion of the necessary technical procedures to process international bank card transactions within Syria, a first in over 15 years, paving the way for reconnecting the Syrian market to the global payments network. This step enables point-of-sale»»»

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Arab News 58m

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»»»

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Arab News 58m

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi defense minister discusses regional developments with Swedish counterpart

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minsiter Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed the latest regional developments with his Swedish counterpart on Thursday. During a call with Pal Jonson, Prince Khalid reviewed Saudi-Swedish defense relations and efforts to promote regional and international security and »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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Al Manar 1h

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

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 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»»»

TAP 1h

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...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

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»»»

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Tanjug 1h

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»»»

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Tanjug 1h

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 »»»

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TAP 1h

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...»»»

Arab News 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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RT 1h

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»»»

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RT 1h

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»»»

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EU Observer 1h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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»»»

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UPI 1h

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

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»»»

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Al Manar 1h

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

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 15:00 and 17:00 on Thursday 07-05-2026 gatherings of the “Israeli” enemy army at Khallet Raj o»»»

Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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Sana 1h

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»»»

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