Gulf News 45m

Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran-US conflict: IMO

Around 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) chief said in Panama Thursday. The war in the Middle East, unleashed February 28 by Israel and the United States against Iran, provoked »»»

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Gulf News 55m

Hantavirus on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise. The health emergency aboard the ship that's moored across the ocean comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavir»»»

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Arab News 1h

AI powers next phase of Saudi supply chain transformation

JEDDAH: As artificial intelligence shifts from experimentation to real-world deployment, Saudi supply chain and enterprise leaders are embedding advanced tools into operational decision-making, forecasting and resilience strategies. For Yahyah Pandor, vice president and general manager for MENAT at»»»

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BNE 1h

Israel courts Panama at moment of deep isolation and maritime crisis

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

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BNE 1h

Israel courts Panama at moment of deep isolation and maritime crisis

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

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BNE 1h

Israel courts Panama at moment of deep isolation and maritime crisis

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

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BNE 1h

Israel courts Panama at moment of deep isolation and maritime crisis

Isaac Herzog's arrival in Panama City on May 6, the first state visit by an Israeli president to the country, was framed by Jerusalem as an exercise in bilateral diplomacy. The Israeli Foreign Ministry described it as a chance to "deepen ties" and celebrate Panama as a "true friend." Neither c»»»

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BNE 1h

Bosnia steel shutdown hits railways, port and regional supply chains

The suspension of steel production at Bosnia’s flagship plant in Zenica is sending shockwaves across the country’s industrial base and into neighbouring Croatia, disrupting rail freight, port operations and regional supply chains in what industry officials warn could become one of the most signific»»»

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Arab News 2h

How conflict, displacement and rising prices are pushing Lebanon toward acute food insecurity

BEIRUT: About one in four people in Lebanon are expected to face acute food insecurity this summer as Israel’s military campaign in the south enters its third month, deepening a humanitarian crisis in a country already reeling from economic collapse and dwindling aid. A new assessment by the Integr»»»

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France24 2h

Keeping the Lebanese army weak: A hardened US military doctrine at Israel's service

As Lebanon marks a month since “Black Wednesday”, when massive Israeli strikes killed 361 people, the international community continues to call on the Lebanese army to disarm Hezbollah. But the US legal imperative to ensure Israel has a “qualitative military edge” (QME) has kept the Lebanese milita»»»

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France24 2h

'Friendly and constructive': Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV in bid to ease tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio paid a fence‑mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday, highlighting close ties between the two sides after President Donald Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV over his opposition to the Iran war angered the Holy See and triggered an ongoing public spat.  The US S»»»

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France24 2h

WHO warns of 'limited' outbreak of hantavirus as countries move to contain spread

The World Health Organization said Thursday that more cases of the hantavirus could emerge but expected the outbreak to be "limited" if precautions are taken, after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship. Countries around the world moved on Thursday to contain the further spread of »»»

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France24 2h

Reporters - Norway's Svalbard archipelago, a pawn on Russia's chessboard

Not far from the North Pole, in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, lies a piece of Russia. In NATO member state Norway, two Russian villages, or "settlements" as Moscow calls them, have been active for decades. This frozen, hostile land at the ends of the Earth has caught Moscow's int»»»

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UPI 2h

Chile, Argentina report rise in deadly hantavirus cases - UPI.com

The Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off the coast of the city of Praia on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, on after Monday three people died onboard from an acute respiratory syndrome. The World Health Organization reported one confirmed case and five additional suspected cases of hanta»»»

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Arab News 2h

Gold gains as US-Iran peace hopes ease inflation concerns

Gold rose on ​Thursday on optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal, easing concerns about inflation and prolonged higher interest rates, though gains were capped after a report said Tehran would not allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold was up 0.3 percent at $4,700.98 per ounce»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iran’s War in Iraq Reveals Militias’ Expanding Grip

“If you must fall, be a meteor.” The phrase was written on a mural inside Baghdad’s Green Zone. Beside it was a drawing of faceless fighters in helmets, carrying rifles. They looked ready to fight on several fronts. Senior officials and officers in Baghdad likely pass the mural on their way to gove»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Senior Adviser to Asharq Al-Awsat: No Military Solution in Sudan

Despite the complexity of the situation on the ground in Sudan, Washington still believes the de-escalation effort has a chance of succeeding. Massad Boulos, senior adviser to President Donald Trump for Arab and African affairs, believes there is no military solution to the conflict that has raged »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

WHO says good cooperation with US on hantavirus, despite withdrawal

Geneva: The World Health Organization hailed on Thursday good collaboration with the United States and US institutions over a deadly hantavirus outbreak, despite Washington's announced withdrawal from the UN agency. Three people have died and five others have been sickened in a rare hantavirus outb»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar, Gulf countries prioritize diplomacy to reopen Strait of Hormuz, end crisis: Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that Qatar, in coordination with Gulf countries, is prioritizing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the regional crisis and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview wit»»»

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Arab News 4h

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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Al Awsat 4h

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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Tanjug 5h

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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RT 5h

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 5h

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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UPI 5h

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 5h

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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Gulf News 5h

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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BBC 5h

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 »»»

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Arab News 5h

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»»»

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Arab News 5h

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»»»

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Sana 6h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

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»»»

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UPI 7h

Cruise operator: 29 people disembarked in Saint Helena after hantavirus outbreak - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Ambulances and police park at Schiphol airport, near Amsterdam, Netherlands, waiting to transport a patient medically evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius with suspected hantavirus on Thursday. Photo by Michel van Bergen/EPA May 7 (UPI) -- Public health officials conducted contract tr»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship triggers global alert

The World Health Organisation sought to calm fears of a wider health emergency on Thursday as authorities across multiple continents scrambled to trace passengers and crew linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the overall»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Man found alive in well after missing for three days

A young Jordanian man was found alive on Thursday after spending three days inside a deep well in the Al Muqabalain area of the capital, Amman, local media reported. Ivan Al Qaisi is believed to have fallen into the 8-metre well, where he remained trapped before being located following intensive se»»»

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Business-review 7h

Bosch announces RON 2.9 billion in consolidated sales to third parties, in 2025

“Bosch Romania has once again demonstrated its resilience, delivering a stable performance despite market challenges and economic uncertainty in fiscal year 2025,” said Dan Lăzărescu, Managing Director of Robert Bosch S.R.L. and representative of the Bosch Group in Romania. “This achievement is a d»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

An Imaginary Archeological Site Discusses the Fragility of Memory in the Saudi Pavilion at Venice

In the Saudi Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, 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 thousa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Bulgaria Shuts Four Illicit Medicine Websites in Interpol Operation

Bulgaria's General Directorate Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) shut down four websites selling counterfeit medicines as part of the international Operation Pangea XVIII, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said during a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. Dechev said the operati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Labour Ministry Reports Support Measures, Anti Vote-Buying Efforts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, headed by caretaker Minister Hasan Ademov, presented a report on its activities during the mandate of the caretaker government on Thursday. Expanding support for pensioners and vulnerable groups, as well as measures to prevent controlled voting through the »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Woman’s blood-written clue leads police to suspect

New Delhi: In a chilling case from Pune, a woman allegedly wrote the name of her attacker in blood moments after her throat was slit — a final act that helped police identify the prime suspect, reported to be a man she knew personally. According to NDTV, the woman, believed to be in her 30s, was fo»»»

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RT 8h

Antigua and Barbuda drops oath to British Crown

Antigua and Barbuda has sworn in a new government under revised constitutional rules that for the first time removed allegiance to the British monarch from the official oath of office. The twin-island Caribbean state gained independence from Britain in 1981 but remained a constitutional monarchy wi»»»

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RT 8h

US disables Iranian tanker after Trump threatens renewed bombing if no deal reached

The US military has fired on and disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after President Donald Trump threatened to resume the bombing campaign unless Tehran agrees to end the war on Washington’s terms. US Central Command said the unladen tanker, identified as the M/T Hasna, was »»»

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RT 8h

Germany’s new militarization: Revival of the spirit or blatant revanchism? (by Dmitry Medvedev)

Threats by Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from NATO, expressed on March 27, 2026, at an investment forum in Miami, statements by J.D. Vance about Europe’s loss of its identity during an interview with Fox News on March 15, 2026, along with the refusal of European countries to directly j»»»

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BNE 8h

Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember

Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»

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BNE 8h

Coal mines are leaking vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere and almost no one is measuring it - Ember

Almost five years after 159 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge committing to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by 30% by 2030, coal mines are releasing roughly the same amount of the potent greenhouse gas as they were when the ink was still wet on the agreement. Global production has incr»»»

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BNE 8h

Brazil manufacturing hits 14-month high in April as export surge offsets domestic slump

Brazil's manufacturing sector swung back into expansion in April, with the purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbing to a 14-month peak of 52.6 points from 49.0 in March, as a surge in export orders compensated for persistent weakness at home, S&P Global said. »»»

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BNE 8h

Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest

Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»

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BNE 8h

Emirates posts record profit for 2025-26, defying Iran war disruptions

The Emirates Group posted a record profit before tax of AED 24.4bn ($6.65bn) in the 2025-26 financial year, up 7% y/y. This strong performance from the Dubai-based group came despite the Iran war affecting the final month »»»

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BNE 8h

Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest

Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»

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BNE 8h

Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest

Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure. But thanks to rebates and fuel price subsidies the gain was relatively mode»»»

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