Lisbon: Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, now at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, is set to appear at a recor»»»

50 student projects in AI, sustainability, and science reflect the role of education in preparing an innovative, future-ready generation Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase at Qatar Science & Technology »»»

Dubai: Around 160 passengers aboard an IndiGo flight from Vadodara to Delhi were left sweating in complete darkness for nearly 30 minutes after a ground power failure disrupted electricity supply to the aircraft before take-off. The incident occurred on IndiGo flight 6E 657 on Sunday night at Vadod»»»

New York: A Jackson Pollock painting sold for a record $181.2 million on Monday at Christie's in New York, leading a blockbuster day at the auction house. With its black drips of paint accented by touches of red on a huge canvas spanning over three meters (nine feet), Pollock's "Number 7A, 1948" so»»»

Doha, Qatar: On International Museum Day 2026, Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum celebrates its role as an arts and culture landmark that embodies inclusivity and diversity, staying true to the vision of renowned modern art master Maqbool Fida Husain. Housed within Qatar Foundat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School, Doha has made history at the Alice Programming Competition 2026, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar under the guidance of the Hamad Bin Jassim Center for K 12 Computer Science Education. The school swept the Advanced Category with 1st and 2nd positions a»»»

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi were set to hold their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring their push to deepen ties between the historical Asian rivals in the face of geopolitical challenges. Lee will host Takaichi in h»»»

A Jackson Pollock painting sold for a record $181.2 million on Monday at Christie's in New York, leading a blockbuster day at the auction house. With its black drips of paint accented by touches of red on a huge canvas spanning over three meters (nine feet), Pollock's "Number 7A, 1948" sold for $18»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation hosted a policy dialogue yesterday spotlighting new global research on the integration of artificial intelligence in K–12 education. It drew on the perspectives of more than 3,000 teachers across multip»»»

The government will publish on Tuesday on the government website the case file related to the pardon affair held by the Ministry of Justice, the prime minister announced on Monday at a press conference in Budapest following the cabinet meeting. Péter Magyar said the government had reviewed the file»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, hosted a policy dialogue event titled “AI & Teacher Readiness in K–12 Education: Global Research Findings and Strategic Implications” that explored the practical implementation of AI stand»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, pushing remittance values sharply higher for millions of Indian expatriates in the Gulf while raising concerns over inflation, rising import costs and prolonged pressure on India’s economy. Get updated faster and f»»»

Dubai: India has unveiled the first visual design of its much-awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, offering an early glimpse of the country’s first high-speed rail service ahead of its planned launch in 2027. The image of the aerodynamic train was installed at Gate No. 4 of the Railway Mi»»»

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government 34 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul GlynnCulture reporter EPA/ShutterstockShakira is known for hits including Hips Don't Lie, Waka Waka and Whenever, Wherever A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55»»»

aljeel Medical has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Johnson and Johnson Medical Saudi Arabia, becoming the orthopedics distributor for DePuy Synthes products in Saudi Arabia. The agreement is intended to improve access for healthcare providers to advanced, high-quality medical s»»»

Dubai: Delivering on election promises within hours of assuming office, the maiden Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday announced a series of sweeping welfare measures, signalling the start of an assertive, people-centric governance model under the new Congress-led UDF»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: Shortly after taking charge as the Chief Minister of Keralam, VD Satheesan on Monday held the first meeting of his Cabinet. Congress leader VD Satheesan was sworn in as Chief Minister earlier in the day, officially bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to »»»

Dubai: A breathtaking natural spectacle unfolded in Navi Mumbai as thousands of migratory flamingos descended on wetlands and creek areas near the NRI Complex in Nerul, turning the landscape into a vivid sea of pink. Large flocks of the birds gathered in shallow waters and mudflats, creating a stri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha On International Museum Day 2026, Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum celebrates its role as an art and culture landmark that embodies inclusivity and diversity, staying true to the vision of renowned painter Maqbool Fida Husain. Housed within Qatar Foundat»»»

On May 17, 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. 1 of 5 | On May 17, 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo On this date in history: In 17»»»

Dubai: Ahead of his elevation to Kerala’s top post, chief minister-designate VD Satheesan visited the home of his late mentor and became visibly emotional, breaking down in tears. Satheesan, who is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister on May 18 following the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s l»»»

1/8Sheikh Mohamed received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an official visit at the Presidential Airport, extending a warm welcome upon his arrival.UAE Presidential Court2/8An aircraft carrying Narendra Modi arrived at the Presidential Airport, marking the beginning of his official visit»»»

1/8Sphere Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is strengthening its global entertainment profile with Sphere Abu Dhabi, a US$1.7 billion immersive venue on Yas Island, developed with Sphere Entertainment Co. and DCT Abu Dhabi. Located near Yas Mall and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, it will host concerts, sports and visual s»»»

SEOUL: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will make a two-day visit to South Korea from May 19 at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung, Seoul’s presidential office said Friday. The trip comes as the two US-allied democratic neighbors seek to strengthen ties while facing shared challenges f»»»

New York: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said Thursday. Coldplay's Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final but has raised con»»»

US President Donald Trump’s counterterrorism director has suggested that two of the president’s loudest critics – Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes – are considered potential left-wing threats by the White House. The White House released its National Strategy for Counterterrorism last week, which lab»»»

Dubai: More than 100 people were killed after violent dust storms, heavy rain and lightning tore through India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, flattening homes, uprooting trees and plunging large areas into chaos, according to reports by Reuters, AP News and NDTV. The powerful storm system »»»

New York: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday. Coldplay's Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final. The biggest»»»

The catastrophic defeat suffered by the UK’s ruling Labour Party in this month’s local elections has not only raised doubts about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s ability to remain in office. The scale of the defeat has prompted concerns that the result could spell the end of the two-party system »»»

An old Greek myth about perfumes still wafts through time, the story of how fragrance changed the life of a sailor named Phaon. One day, he ferried the deity Aphrodite across the sea. When he realised who she was and refused payment for the passage, she thanked him by giving him a perfumed ointment»»»

Waymo displays a self-driving Jaguar taxi for the Bronx Community College Automotive Technology program on October 16 in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Waymo is recalling 3,800 robotaxis from roads in six major cities across the United States, after a self-driving c»»»

Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday comfortably won a trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, formally consolidating the rise of his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party and marking a dramatic reshaping of the state’s political landscape beyond the traditional DMK-AIADMK binary. The TVK g»»»

1/10Prime Minister Modi’s landmark visit to the UAE on August 16-17, 2015, was the first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years and served as a catalyst for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Hosted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the visit focused on enhanci»»»

SEOUL: A Chinese alleged cybercrime ringleader, whose victims reportedly included BTS megastar Jungkook, was extradited from Thailand to South Korea on Wednesday over a hacking scheme that stole more than $25 million, Seoul’s justice ministry said. The 40-year-old suspect is accused of leading a ha»»»

Seoul plans domestic security-focused AI models and global cooperation as Claude Mythos Preview raises concerns over AI-driven cyberattacks South Korean Minister of Science and ICT and Deputy Prime Minister for Science Affairs Bae Kyung-hoon (C) speaks during a meeting of science and technology min»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced major expansions in pre-kindergarten services and new updates to its electronic student registration system, aimed at improving accessibility and easing procedures for parents across the country. Speaking to Qatar TV recently»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a colorful and culturally enriching evening titled “Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta” on May 6 at ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for a grand celebration of India’s rich artistic tradition»»»

Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries will jointly develop electric-powered advanced air mobility aircraft as South Korea pushes to compete in the global urban air transportation market International military delegates chat with exhibitors next to a FA-50 multirole fighter jet model de»»»

Dubai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on Monday met his predecessor and DMK President M.K. Stalin at his Alwarpet residence in Chennai, marking a politically significant development following the post-election realignment in the state. Vijay, »»»

Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t last forever and right now it's in that final stretch before the city shifts indoors for the summer. The weather is still just about holding up for sunset walks, picnics, playground stops and last-minute outdoor plans that don’t immediately feel like a mistake. But it»»»

Granite Financial Holding is preparing to expand its digital liquidity management platform through the launch of new investment products and treasury management solutions targeting both individuals and corporates, as the company seeks to strengthen its position within Egypt’s rapidly evolving finte»»»

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held his first review meeting on law and order at the Secretariat on Sunday, shortly after assuming office. The meeting focused on the overall security situation in the state and marked his first official administrative engagement as Chief Minister. Get upd»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre presented Nrityanjali - ‘Wednesday Fiesta’ Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture on Wednesday, at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured an array of vibrant dance performances reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions of India, presented»»»

DUBAI: The momentum continues to build around singer-songwriter Lolo Zouai’s latest album, “Reverie,” which was released two weeks ago. The launch has been accompanied by an extensive social media campaign highlighting the artist’s evolving sound and visual identity. The French-Algerian performer, »»»

Mexico City: The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration. Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Li»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 8: The Italian dailies mark Pope Leo XIV's first year at the Vatican, hailing his "discreet and collegial" papacy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with the pope in a bid to appease tensions after a public spat between the pontiff and US President Donald Trump»»»

Sheinbaum praises K-pop group for connecting Mexico and South Korea Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (2-L) reacts alongside members of the South Korean K-pop group BTS during a visit to the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 06 May 2026. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez / EPA May 7 (Asia Today) »»»

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»»»

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Thailand-based all-cargo carrier K-Mile Air to Zayed International Airport (AUH) following the commencement of freighter operations from May 4, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly services using a Boeing 767 freighter to Chiang Mai International Air»»»

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»»»