Boeing signs a strategic agreement with Libya to modernize its civil aviation
The Tripoli based Libyan government, through its Ministry of Transport, announced today that it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the American company Boeing during an official ceremony held at the office of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The agreement aims to develop and modern»»»
HMC launches pioneering brain imaging service for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of an advanced amyloid brain PET-CT imaging service, the first of its kind in the country, delivered through the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging section of the Clinical Imaging Department. This step represents a significan»»»
Conflicting Reports on Two Iraqi Factions Giving Up Their Weapons
Reports have diverged over whether the faction Asaib Ahl al-Haq, led by Qais al-Khazali, and Kataib al-Imam Ali, affiliated with Shibl al-Zaidi, have handed over their weapons to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The move is seen as a partial response to US conditions calling for disarming fac»»»
'Our Constitution Is Not Even Jamaican Document' - Top Lawyer on Why Jamaica Must Become Republic
The British monarch is still Jamaica's head of state — even though the country is independent, Dr. Lloyd Barnett, one of Jamaica's leading constitutional experts, tells Sputnik. The 1962 Constitution was signed at Buckingham Palace with no Jamaican present - "unacceptable for a sovereign nation."A »»»
Japan holds off naval deployment to Hormuz Strait - UPI.com
Constitutional limits block plans to send Self-Defense Forces despite U.S. pressure President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minster Takeuchi Sanae of Japan in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Thursday, March 19, 2026. File. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 1 (A»»»
Ex-Florida congressman convicted for secretly lobbying for Venezuela - UPI.com
Former GOP Rep. David Rivera, was found guilty for acting as an unregistered agent of the country. Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., was convicted on Friday of lobbying on behalf of the Venezuelan government without declaring himself to be a foreign agent. Photo by U.S. House of Representative»»»
NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany
WASHINGTON: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon’s announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President»»»
Man charged with attempted murder over N.Ireland car bomb attack
Belfast: A man appeared in court in Northern Ireland on Saturday charged with five offences including attempted murder over a car bomb attack outside a police station near Belfast. The attack late on April 25, which caused an explosion but no casualties, was claimed by the dissident New Irish Repub»»»
From AI to robotics: Make it in the Emirates 2026 opens doors for innovators
ADNEC Group has announced the completion of its preparations to host the fifth edition of the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” platform, set to take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 May. This edition, organised in collaboration with a number of strategic partners, is the largest in the eve»»»
Audit Court, organises information day on digital transformation
Tunis, May 2 (TAP)- A study day on digital transformation and enhanced public management was organised recently by the Audit Court, in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).Participants said there is need to continue...»»»
China’s COSCO shipping adds new direct line to Libya’s Misrata Free Zone
Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) announced last Thursday (30 April) the addition of a new direct shipping service by China’s COSCO Shipping Company. MFZ said the addition of COSCO to its services, ranked fourth globally, reflects the growing level of logistical cooperation. The connection with Chinese ports»»»
Seasonal hive migration sustains Asir’s prized honey industry
ABHA: Beekeepers in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region are currently engaged in their seasonal hive migration, a tradition that follows the flowering cycles and diverse natural pastures of the Sarawat mountains and Tihama plains. This strategic movement allows honeybees to access varied sources of nectar a»»»
Banana cultivation takes root in Baha’s Tihama lowlands
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Baha region is expanding cultivation of economically viable crops, with bananas emerging as a key product suited to the climate of the Tihama lowlands. Bananas are mainly grown in the Al-Makhwah, Qilwah and Al-Hajrah governorates, where warm weather, abundant water resources »»»
Zelensky, Fico discuss Ukraine’s EU accession
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed Ukraine’s accession to the European Union with Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico in a conversation on Saturday. “We need strong relations between our countries, and both of us are interested in this. It was important to hear that»»»
Qatar Airways resumes operations to Iraq
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways continues to reinstate its network across the Middle East, announcing the return of passenger flights to Baghdad (BGW), Basra (BSR), and Erbil (EBL) in Iraq, starting on May 10, 2026. In parallel, Qatar Airways announced that it will reintroduce freighter services to Bagh»»»
Milos developers decry sudden construction freeze
Business owners on the island of Milos say a government decision suspending building activity has left developers of small tourist units facing financial ruin. Parliament approved an amendment halting the issuance of building permits in all off-plan areas of the island until the end of the year and»»»
KSrelief convoy delivers food supplies to Gaza
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed 1,210 food baskets to vulnerable groups in Khan Younis, Gaza, benefiting 7,260 people. A new KSrelief humanitarian convoy recently arrived in Gaza, carrying large quantities of food supplies. It was received by the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage,»»»
Taiwan President arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancelation of prior trip
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he had arrived in Eswatini in southern Africa on Saturday, having blamed China for the forced cancelation of a prior trip. Lai made the comment in a Facebook post having not previously announced he was making another attempt to go after the governmen»»»
UAE Civil Aviation Authority announces return of normal air traffic operations
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates' civil aviation authority announced the return of normal air traffic operations in the country's airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures. In a statement on Saturday, the authority said the decision follows a comprehensive assessment of operat»»»
NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany
Washington, United States: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon's announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat betwe»»»
Abu Dhabi Police honour workers with community initiatives on International Workers’ Day
The General Headquarters of Abu Dhabi Police organized a series of community events and initiatives to mark International Workers’ Day across Al Ain, Al Dhafra, and the Musaffah area. These efforts form part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening community partnership, enhancing workers’ well-b»»»
Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress
KYIV: Two people were killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, local officials said Saturday, in the latest barrage of civilian areas, a hallmark of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor. Seven people were also wounded in the attack, regional»»»
Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters
Yemen’s coast guard said on Saturday that the M/T EUREKA oil tanker had been hijacked off the coast of Shabwa province by unidentified armed men who boarded the vessel, seized control and steered it towards the Gulf of Aden in the direction of Somali waters. The coast guard added that»»»
UAE says air traffic back to normal after precautionary measures lifted
The UAE's aviation authority said air traffic in the country has returned to normal, the state news agency reported on Saturday, after precautionary measures implemented on February 28 at the start of the Iran war were lifted. The decision followed a comprehensive assessment of operat»»»
National Commemoration Is Held in Historic Oborishte Area to Mark 150th Anniversary of April Uprising
A nationwide commemoration marking the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the April Uprising was held in the historic area of Oborishte. The event began with the opening of the fully renovated Alley of Freedom, which runs from the outskirts of Panagyurishte to the foot of the monument in Oborisht»»»
Russian journalist criticizes Italy PM Meloni over Ukraine, economy, and migration
Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov has accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying the interests of her own voters by following the EU line on Ukraine and Russia in an interview with Il Fatto Quotidiano published on Wednesday. “I don’t have any problem with Signora Meloni,” Solovyo»»»
Sheikh Hamdan turns Dubai red with flame trees this summer
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a city-wide flame tree planting drive following a directive by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»
KSA showcases literary diversity at Rabat fair
RABAT: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, running until May 10. Commission CEO Abdullatif Alwasel said the Kingdom’s participation reflects the strong historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Moro»»»
Renovated Alley of Freedom in Historic Oborishte Area Is Unveiled
The fully renovated Alley of Freedom in Panagyurishte was unveiled on Saturday. The road, stretching 7 kilometers from the outskirts of the town to the foot of the Apriltsi Monument in the historic area of Oborishte, was rebuilt through an initiative funded by donations exceeding EUR 2 million from»»»
Video | Footage from the Islamic Resistance Targeting a Gathering of Israeli Enemy Army Soldiers in the Town of Qantara, Southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:35 on Saturday 02-05-2026 an anti-armor bunker of the type “Gil Spike” belonging to the Israeli enemy army in Al-Bayyada town with a loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: Statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes bomb Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes bomb Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, south Lebanon 02-05-2026 14:40 PM Latest News Urgent News Islamic Resis»»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
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COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
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COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
Post Assad Syria sill dependent on Russian oil
When Ahmad al-Sharaa's forces swept into Damascus in December 2024 and ended the rule of Russian-backed Bashar al-Assad's half-century dynasty, the fall of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ally in the Middle East was seen as a big blow for the Kremlin. Syria's new government turned toward the Wes»»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
New NABU tapes implicate Zelenskiy's inner circle in corruption
A second batch of secretly recorded conversations from Ukraine's largest anti-corruption investigation has been published by Ukrainska Pravda, Ukraine's leading investigative outlet, implicating figures at the heart of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's inner circle in discussions about bail money, de»»»
Trump sons hold stake in Kazakh Tungsten venture backed by $1.6bn in US government funds
Donald Trump's two sons have taken a financial stake in a mining venture that last year secured up to $1.6bn in US government-backed financing to develop what is described as the world's largest undeveloped tungsten deposit in Kazakhstan — a project that received direct personal support from the pr»»»
Post Assad Syria sill dependent on Russian oil
When Ahmad al-Sharaa's forces swept into Damascus in December 2024 and ended the rule of Russian-backed Bashar al-Assad's half-century dynasty, the fall of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ally in the Middle East was seen as a big blow for the Kremlin. Syria's new government turned toward the Wes»»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
UAE restores normal air traffic operations after precautionary restrictions lifted
Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced that air traffic in the UAE’s airspace has returned to normal operations, with temporary precautionary measures lifted. The authority said the decision followed a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions, ca»»»
Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of the Strait of Hormuz
The reckless reliance on a blitzkrieg to eliminate Iran's political and military leadership has left Israel and the United States in an extremely precarious situation, where Tehran's key trump card in the conflict turned out to be control over the Strait of Hormuz. Alexander Yakovenko, deputy direc»»»
New NABU tapes implicate Zelenskiy's inner circle in corruption
A second batch of secretly recorded conversations from Ukraine's largest anti-corruption investigation has been published by Ukrainska Pravda, Ukraine's leading investigative outlet, implicating figures at the heart of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's inner circle in discussions about bail money, de»»»
Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies
Rome: Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi was one of his country's most loved and respected sportsmen, credited with helping transform the perception of disabili»»»
How overseas work experience now counts in Philippine civil service exams
Dubai: Years spent working overseas will now carry added weight for Filipinos aiming to enter government service, following a new policy from the Philippine Civil Service Commission (CSC). Through resolution no. 2600596, the CSC has introduced the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) preference rating, »»»
Authorities arrest alleged smuggler after high-speed chase off Samos
Authorities arrested an alleged human smuggler and located 14 migrants after a high-speed boat chase off the eastern Aegean island of Samos, officials said. The operation began early Saturday after the Coast Guard was alerted to a suspicious speedboat traveling at high speed toward the island’s nor»»»
King Charles confronts Britain's transatlantic slave trade past in visit to Bermuda
Charles III on Friday made the first visit of a reigning king to the British overseas territory of Bermuda following his lightning tour of the US. The archipelago played a key role in Britain's transatlantic slave trade. King Charles III spent a day in the British overseas territory of Bermud»»»
New US sanctions are 'collective punishment', Cuba's FM says during May 1 marches
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez slammed a fresh round of US sanctions against the Caribbean island as "collective punishment" as massive crowds marched in the annual May 1 procession outside the US embassy in Havana. Cuba has been plunged deeper into economic crisis following a severe »»»
The World This Week - King Charles: The Art of the Seal, Moscow Calling, Musk V Altman & Open AI
In a week that’s seen a third apparent assassination attempt against President Trump with shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The suspect, 31 year old Cole Thomas Allen, had booked a room at the Washington Hilton, and taken a selfie in his room which prosecutors say shows him armi»»»