US and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf, but President Donald Trump said a ceasefire was still holding despite the flare-up, which dented hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution to the crisis. The escalation came as Washington awaited Tehran's response to a US proposal to end the war, which began»»»

Tunis, May 8 (TAP)- An increased media presence in Japan and a spotlight on historical relations were the focal point in a meeting which Tunisia's Ambassador to Japan Ahmed Chafra had Thursday with Shoichi Oikawa, the chairman of the board and...»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Suspects have taken multiple hostages at a bank in the western German town of Sinzig, police confirmed to AFP on Friday, with numerous police officers at the scene. Police said in a statement that there were believed to be "several hostage-takers and hostages inside the bank," a»»»

World shares retreated and oil prices fell back Friday as the fragile ceasefire with Iran was strained by missile and drone attacks that prompted U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. U.S. futures rose despite the latest flare up in the conflict. The future for the S&P 500 gained»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have liberated the village of Krivaya Luka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "As a result of active offensive actions, units of the Yug battlegroup liberated the settlement of Krivaya Luka in the Donetsk People's R»»»

An emergency was declared in Libya's Zawiya refinery, west of the capital Tripoli, amid clashes near the facility, ⁠two engineers told ⁠Reuters on Friday. Zawiya, 40 km (25 miles) west ⁠of Tripoli, is home to Libya's biggest functioning refinery, with a capacity of 120,000 barrels per day. The refi»»»

Tunis, May 8 (TAP)- An increased media presence in Japan and a spotlight on historical relations were the focal point in a meeting which Tunisia's Ambassador to Japan Ahmed Chafra had Thursday with Shoichi Oikawa, the chairman of the board and...»»»

Speaking at a changing of the guard ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Friday, newly elected Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that he believed that “our government is the first step toward establishing stable, strategically oriented governance in Bulgaria, with a single goal, namely the modern »»»

Bratislava, 7 May 2026 (MIA) – Slovakia and Macedonia have strong potential to strengthen economic cooperation, while Slovakia remains a strong supporter of the country’s European integration process, implementation of key reforms and sharing its own experience. This was reaffirmed during the tête-»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned against the improper use of electric scooters, saying unsafe riding practices and the use of scooters in unauthorised areas continue to pose serious risks to road users. The warning was issued by the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police as part of Gulf Traffic»»»

DUBAI: L’Oreal Middle East has confirmed its long-term ambitions in Saudi Arabia with the announcement of expansions in the Kingdom, marked by the opening of a new office. The news came at the second edition of the L’Oreal For The Future summit, held in Jeddah. The group’s move to strengthen its pr»»»

World food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, with vegetable oils particularly elevated due to the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday. FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero»»»

“Whites? They are destroyed the world and themselves. To be white means to be nihilist. It is self hatred race. It caused so many troubles to others and to itself. It lost the right to be something. No arguments to support their existence.” This is what Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin wrote on »»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly on Friday voted, 207-0 with one abstention from Continue the Change to form an Ad Hoc Committee on Budget and Finance. The legislature took a single vote on the formation and name list of the Committee on a motion by the Progressive Bulgaria Parliamentary Group. The Com»»»

The caretaker government is leaving behind "an upright state and an upright society," outgoing Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in the Granite Hall of the Council of Ministers on Friday. He spoke during the executive power handover ceremony after the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev took th»»»

ROME - Serbian tennis player Hamad Medjedovic is through to the Rome Masters second round after a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Frenchman Valentin Royer in the opening round on Thursday evening. Medjedovic won after an hour and 43 minutes of play. He will next face Brazilian Joao Fonseca. The prize money a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew media: Two injuries among Israeli forces in drone strike in Rosh Hanikra 08-05-2026 12:31 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on towns of Toura, Hallousiyeh and Tarflsay 08-05-2026 12:34 PM Latest News»»»

A court has ordered compensation for seven residents near the planned Exarchia metro station, ruling that the construction site failed to maintain safe pedestrian clearance on Themistocleous Street. The Athens court rejected claims from 104 of the 111 plaintiffs but awarded the seven remaining clai»»»

Education is a cornerstone of any great society. It nurtures our children, develops aspiration, inspires future businesses, helps us solve the biggest of problems and empowers us all to be the best versions of ourselves. As you will know from my previous letters to you, schools temporarily - and ri»»»

VATICAN CITY: A Vatican statement after Pope Leo’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which said the two had pledged to improve bilateral relations, was a recognition of ​unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting on Thursday with Leo, the first US pope, garner»»»

TASHKENT, - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Uzbek Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov on Thursday to discuss advancement of a partnership in economic and business cooperation. "Speaking about Uzbekistan’s significant progress in recent years, Djuric emphasised that Serbia rem»»»

More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the country despite a ceasefire in the two-month-long war. "At present, more than three million people, meaning more than half of the population here in L»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, Thursday, May 7, 2026, said Egypt is seeking to turn into a regional hub for the manufacturing and export of agricultural equipment and heavy machinery to African and Arab markets, as part of the State’s strategy to develop local industr»»»

South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard Kagoe ReutersThe ruling could mean that Cyril Ramaphosa will face an impeachment vote in parliament South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that p»»»

This photo shows a South Korean oil carrier that arrived at a port in the southwestern city of Yeosu on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap A South Korean vessel has successfully passed through the Red Sea and is currently en route home, marking the fourth oil shipment of its kind, the oceans ministry said F»»»

Geneva: A flight attendant for the Dutch airline KLM who showed mild symptoms of hantavirus and was admitted to hospital in Amsterdam has tested negative for the virus, the WHO said Friday. The flight attendant was tested after she reportedly came into contact with a sickened cruise ship passenger »»»

Beirut, Lebanon: More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the country despite a ceasefire in the two-month-long war with Hezbollah. "At present, more than three million people, meaning more than »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made honoring mothers among the greatest acts of obedience, and disobedience to them among the gravest sins. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥammad i»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3801 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»

More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the country despite a ceasefire in the two-month-long war with militant group Hezbollah. "At present, more than three million people, meaning more than ha»»»

Abu Dhabi: California-based EVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation has taken a step closer to the UAE air taxi launch with a new UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) certification pathway, the company announced late Thursday night. It said Archer Aviation’s Midnight electric air taxi has entered»»»

A total of 56.8% of respondents in a survey by the Myara polling agency said that the adoption of the 2026 state budget should be the top priority of the new Government, the pollster said on Thursday. Curbing rising prices ranked second with 50.1%, followed by revising the previous political model »»»

Beijing: The death toll from a huge blast at a fireworks factory in central China this week rose to 37, state media reported Friday, making it one of the nation's deadliest industrial accidents in years. Videos on social media from the blast on Monday showed continuous explosions accompanied by a v»»»

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announces his decision not to put a constitutional amendment bill to a vote during a plenary session in Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap The ruling Democratic Party's (DP) push to put a constitutional change to a national vote in the upcoming local elections f»»»

Taipei: Taiwan's parliament on Friday approved a $25 billion defence spending bill that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, following months of political wrangling. The result was announced by the parliamentary speaker after a final vote on the bill, which falls well short of the »»»

BEIRUT: More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the country despite a ceasefire in the two-month-long war with militant group Hezbollah. "At present, more than three million people, meaning more»»»

Capitals, May 8 (SANA) Global markets came under renewed pressure on Friday after fresh military escalation between the United States and Iran triggered concerns over energy supply disruptions.According to Reuters, Brent crude rose $1.41 to $101.47 per barrel, while US crude gained $1.12 to $95.93 »»»

The Attorney General’s Office announced last Tuesday (5 May) that the Anti-Corruption Prosecution, within the jurisdiction of the Tripoli Court of Appeal, investigated information related to the collection of illicit financial benefits resulting from banking operations carried out within the Al-Wah»»»

Bulgarian law enforcers of the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime and the State Agency for National Security seized over 4,000 ancient artefacts during a specialized police operation at the end of April, the Interior Ministry said in a press release on Friday. The law enforcers made four»»»

New York: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), is participating in the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), currently taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and bringing together representatives from member states, ci»»»

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The United Arab Emirates said Friday its air defenses engaged missiles and drones coming from Iran, hours after the United States and the Islamic republic traded fire and strained a fragile truce. "UAE air defenses are currently engaging missile and drone attacks originating from Iran," the defense»»»

Taiwan's parliament on Friday approved a $25 billion defense spending bill that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, following months of political wrangling. The result was announced by the parliamentary speaker after a final vote on the bill, which falls well short of the governme»»»

Gold rose on Friday and was headed for a weekly gain on easing fears of inflation and higher interest rates, as investors remained optimistic about a US-Iran peace deal despite renewed hostilities. Spot gold was up 0.85% at $4,709.06 per ounce, as of 0739 GMT. Bullion has gained 2% so far this week»»»

A 20-year-old agricultural worker from Nepal, living in western Greece’s Ilia region, died from leptospirosis. The death, pronounced Wednesday at the University General Hospital of Patras in Rio, has renewed scrutiny over living conditions for migrant farm workers. Local media reported that six oth»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament voted 124-70 with 36 abstentions to elect Rumen Radev of Progressive Bulgaria as Prime Minister. The 124 votes in favour came from Progressive Bulgaria. Voting against the Cabinet were 21 MPs of Movement for Rights and Freedoms, 21 MPs of Democratic Bulgaria, 16 MPs of Continu»»»

Friday's media coverage is dominated by the formation of the Rumen Radev government, budget and prices, and the political disputes around the new cabinet’s first priorities. POLITICS Trud writes that President Iliana Iotova handed the first government-forming mandate to Progressive Bulgaria’s PM-de»»»