The U.S. military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had initiated the exchange of fire. The latest violence threatens to unravel a fragile truce in effect since April 8 that brought an end to weeks of U.S.-Israel»»»

Beirut, May 8 (SANA) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is preparing to visit Syria with a ministerial delegation to discuss expanding cooperation between the two countries, Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos said Thursday. Speaking after a Lebanese cabinet session, Morcos said Salam would »»»

The body of a man was found inside a burning passenger car early Friday near the Domokos railway station in central Greece. Firefighters discovered the remains while extinguishing the vehicle fire in the municipality of Domokos in the Fthiotida region. Seven firefighters with three fire engines res»»»

Dubai: Emirates has unveiled a new Airbus A380 livery featuring a giant UAE flag stretched across the fuselage of the aircraft, expanding the airline’s long-running use of national imagery on its fleet. The design, introduced on aircraft A6-EVG, extends the airline’s existing UAE flag tail artwork »»»

Podgorica: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, met with President of the Senate, Faisal Akef Al Fayez, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mazen Qadi, on the sidelines of the first Summit of Speakers of Parliaments and Presiden»»»

Mount Dukono in Indonesia's North Maluku province erupted Friday morning, killing at least three people, officials said. Photo courtesy of MAGMA Indonesia/X May 8 (UPI) -- At least three people were reported dead and several others injured after Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted Friday morning, acco»»»

Doha: The Centre for Empowerment and Elderly Care (Ehsan), affiliated with the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has launched the ninth edition of its Scientific Research and Innovation Competition. The initiative is organised in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a continued drive to foster a robust culture of security and safety within government workplaces, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) recently organised a specialised workshop titled “Evacuation Procedures for Facilities and Occupational Safety and Health Stand»»»

THE PENINSULA DOHA: The Endowment Studies Center at the General Directorate of Endowments, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has released the seventh issue of its peer-reviewed international scientific journal “Waqf”, reinforcing its role as a leading knowledge platform in the fields»»»

DOHA: Qatar participated in the 10th ministerial committee meeting on food safety for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held virtually yesterday. Qatar was represented by Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud. The meeting addressed a range of key food safety issues, incl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber recently concluded the second edition of the 'Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme' in 2026, held in cooperation with Qatar University’s Centre for Continuing Education. The progr»»»

DUBAI: The latest addition to Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning luxury hospitality industry is Amansamar, a resort set in the dramatic landscape of Wadi Safar in Diriyah. Amansamar was designed by Denniston — a firm led by renowned Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy — to reflect a contemporary interpretat»»»

LONDON: Partial results Friday from local elections in England showed big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s governing Labour Party and gains for the hard-right party Reform UK The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was »»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s defense ministry said on Friday that Ukraine ​violated a ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. “Despite ‌the declaration ‌of ​a ‌ceasefire, ⁠Ukrainian ​armed groups continued ⁠to launch attacks using drones and arti»»»

Colombo: The former chief of Sri Lanka’s state-owned airline, who was charged with corruption over the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft, was found dead on Friday, police said. Kapila Chandrasena, the former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at the Colombo home of a relative, said »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israely enemy army issues threat to evacuate six villages in southern Lebanon 08-05-2026 09:56 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran Strikes US W»»»

Former transitional president of Egypt Adly Mansour may be appointed by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi as the head of the country’s new parliament according to the constitution. Mansour, the head of the Constitutional Court, is set end his legal service on 23 December 2015. Sayyed Al-Badawi, head o»»»

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon's civil defense, the rescue organization said Friday, a day after another strike killed a rescuer from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee. In a statement, the civil defense said their rescuer was killed "as a result of an »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transactions reached SR16.6 billion ($4.4 billion) in the week ending May 2, marking a 37.7 percent jump in transaction value. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, the total number of transactions climbed to 270.7 million, up 20.2 perc»»»

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia AFP via Getty ImagesSince 2012, Mali has faced insurgencies, with much of the north and east beyond government control (file photo) Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Colombian pop idol Shakira on Thursday teased the new official song for the 2026 World Cup, releasing a brief video of the track filmed at Brazil's iconic Maracana Stadium. The singer - who also created the 2010 World Cup anthem "Waka Waka" - announced the song, titled "»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)closed the week sharply higher, with its benchmark index rising 2.16 percent, or 226.34 points, to 10,714 points, driven by strong gains in the industrial sector and banking stocks. The industrial sector led advances with a 3.43 percent jump, followed by banks an»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, organised a specialised workshop, aimed at strengthening innovation capabilities in the industrial sector. The workshop convened factory managers, technical leaders, and r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), a leading national apex chamber representing over 150,000 companies across India, to strengthen bila»»»

Lebanon and Israel are set to hold their first round of direct talks in Washington next week aimed at establishing a framework for bilateral negotiations, based on five key demands put forward by Beirut, as Lebanon urges the United States to pressure Israel to uphold the ceasefire agreement. Offici»»»

On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman officially declared V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe. People jam Piccadilly Circus during celebration of V-E Day on May 8, 1945, in London. UPI File Photo May 8 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto becomes t»»»

Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attended the event, reviewing the 5,000-ton ship’s combat readiness and operational capabilities, North Korean media report. The country's leader ordered to transfer the ship to the Navy by mid-June.Two Choe Hyon vessels were commissioned in 2025In April 2025,»»»

The regional environmental committee in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has rejected plans for a small hydropower project and two wind farms, citing environmental concerns. The Environment, Spatial Planning and Development Committee of the Epirus Region issued a unanimous negative opinion on a propose»»»

Speaking from Parliament's rostrum on Friday, prime Minister-designate Rumen Radev ”thanked the Bulgarian citizens whose votes brought an end to the political crisis.” He addressed MPs ahead of a vote on the cabinet line-up he proposed on Thursday. Radev added that, for the first time in years, a c»»»

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael TeferiBBC Africa Hiwot Fana Specialised HospitalThe "five blessings" have been named Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira and Ansar A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani held a meeting yesterday with private sector representatives from Qatar Chamber and the Qatari Businessmen Association. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing engagement with the business commun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is increasingly positioning itself as a preferred investment destination with its strong financial foundations and economic strategy, drawing attention from international investors and industry leaders, according to experts. “Capital is becoming more selective,” Andrew Scott, a D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thailand stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and its people, ensuring a relationship defined by mutual respect and long-standing goodwill, Thai Embassy said in a statement. It added that in this spirit the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha launched “Together at the Table: Thailand & Qatar”»»»

Indigenous people in the Andes domesticated the potato - a great source of starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber - 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, making this tuber a central part of their diet. These people then experienced genetic adaptations beneficial for such a diet that are still seen in their desc»»»

Russia's army said Friday it was responding "symmetrically" to attacks by Ukraine during a unilateral two-day ceasefire ordered by Moscow that Kyiv never agreed to, said AFP. The Russian defense ministry said in a statement on social media that Ukraine fired hundreds of drones across the front line»»»

The Hague, May 8 (SANA) Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais said Thursday that Syria was continuing efforts to pursue accountability for war crimes and strengthen policies aimed at preventing impunity, during participation in the Justice Matters conference held at the Peace Palace in The Hague. »»»

Almost three-quarters of Romanian employees (74%) fail cybersecurity testing, and managers are the most vulnerable to this phenomenon, according to the conclusions of the "Cyber Literacy Audit 2026" study released on Thursday.As many as 44% of respondents use a hybrid infrastructure, combining pers»»»

Romania has started the development of a national anti-poverty strategy and the consolidation of social inclusion, being the first member country of the European Union to concretely respond to the European call in this regard, in a context where almost one in five Romanians lives on the poverty lin»»»

Diverzum, a digital discount and loyalty platform for students in Central and Eastern Europe, has published a study focused on Generation Z in Romania, highlighting structural changes in consumer behavior and in the way young people interact with brands. Approximately 3 million people aged between »»»

Romania has comparative advantages in areas such as electronics, precision measuring devices and machinery, while its experience in the nuclear energy sector and the development of the IT industry could support the expansion of service exports, according to specialists from the Energy Policy Group »»»

Romanians place the highest trust in public schools and universities, the Army, and the National Bank of Romania (BNR), reveals a survey conducted by the APSAP Training Centre.According to the survey, 56% of respondents say their trust in public institutions has declined over the past two years, a »»»

Rating agencies and investors are waiting to see how Romania's political situation clarifies, but as long as the country stays on the path of the past ten months, there is no reason to fear a downgrade, and Romania should even aim to have the negative outlook removed, State Treasury director-genera»»»

Romania will register economic growth at the end of this year, under conditions in which investments will increase without precedent in the second and third quarters, on the basis of projects financed through the NRRP and cohesion policy, the interim Minister of Labor, Dragos Pislaru said on Thursd»»»

The leu-euro exchange rate could register fluctuations in both directions in the coming period and tensions may continue until there are clear answers regarding Romania's political and financial stability, Spokesperson of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Dan Suciu said on Thursday."It is a period»»»

The euro/leu exchange rate reached this week new historic high levels, while the depreciation of the national currency began more visible in economy, by price rises, higher credit rates and changes in consummer behaviour, according to an analysis made by an investment company. “Every day of the wee»»»

The national curency depreciated on Thursday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank (BNR) at 5.2661 lei, on the drop by 0.27 bani (-0.05%) against the previous quotation of 5.2688 lei. The leu value went up against the US dollar, quoted at 4.4727 lei, on the drop by 0.19 bani (»»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean on Thursday highlighted Parliament's role in Romania's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, particularly in terms of legislative harmonisation to align with the organisation's standards."Romania's accession to the OECD is »»»

AUR president George Simion declared on Thursday, in Targu Jiu, that the party he leads would enter government for Romanians, refusing to nominate parties.Asked whether he would enter government with PSD, Simion said: "We would enter government for Romanians, I will not nominate parties. We are int»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union, (USR) through their presidents, agreed to coordinate their next steps in Parliament, in the interim Government and at the consultations at Cotroceni Palace, as a response to the "PSD's destructive action against good governance", announce»»»

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) and the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria signed a cooperation protocol on Thursday aimed at supporting the exchange of professional experience, jurisprudential dialogue and strengthening institutional capacity in the field of constitutional justice."The Con»»»