DUBAI: UAE ADNOC CEO ​Sultan al Jaber said on Monday the country’s decision to reposition ‌itself within ‌the ​global ‌energy ⁠landscape ​and exit ⁠OPEC and OPEC+ was not directed against anyone. The move ⁠serves UAE’s ‌national ‌interests ​and ‌long-term strategic objectives, ‌Al Jaber said, givin»»»

Authorities have arrested 11 suspects following a deadly brawl at Nigrita Prison in northern Greece on Sunday that left two inmates dead. Police said officers recovered several objects during a raid after the incident, including makeshift knives and wooden planks. Sources identified two main suspec»»»

The Military Medical Academy (MMA) has acquired new high-spec equipment which expands its capacity to carry out air medical evacuation of critically ill and injured patients, the hospital's press centre said. Five complete sets have been purchased, including vital signs monitors, ventilators, infus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has unveiled the official mascot, ‘Washeq’, as it confirmed full readiness to host the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, with all preparations completed ahead of the event scheduled from May 11 to 22. The announcement was made yesterday during a press conference at Al Wajba Hall at the »»»

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it will begin supporting "Project Freedom" starting Monday, May 4, 2026, to help merchant vessels get through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, CENTCOM explained that its forces, under the direction of US President Donald Trump, will s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The net profit of the companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) reached QR12.763bn in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, compared to QR13.198bn for the same period in last year showing a decline of 3.29 percent. This real estate, insurance and telecom sectors witnessed an in»»»

Peter Hutchison Cardiff: United Kingdom, May 4, 2026 (AFP) -Wales -- the cradle of Britain's revered National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse -- has been a Labour Party stronghold for well over a century. But that is set to end in crunch polls Thursday as impatient Britons abandon»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ was not taken as a standalone energy move, but forms part of a wider push to reshape the country’s industrial base, deepen economic resilience and give policymakers more flexibility in global energy markets, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said at the o»»»

Iran warned the US Navy against entering the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement from the unified command of Iran's armed ⁠forces reported by state media, ⁠after the US announced it would start an effort on ⁠Monday to free ships stranded in the waterway. "We have repeatedly said the security»»»

Four Greek thermal satellites have been successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a key step in strengthening the country’s wildfire monitoring and climate resilience capabilities. The satellites are part of Greece’s National Micro-Satellite»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) ensures that patients have easy access to comprehensive kidney care, with services spanning early diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for both in- and outpatients. With around 30,000 patients seen annually across kidney clinics at HMC, chronic »»»

Kolkata: Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took place in April and May, and Modi's Bharatiya Janata Par»»»

Canberra: Japan and Australia affirmed commitment on Monday, May 4, 2026, to step up their collaboration to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals, energy and other essentials amid China's rare earth dominance and the conflict in the Middle East. This came during a meeting between Japanese Pri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar national men’s 4x400m relay team marked a major step forward after they sealed qualification for the World Athletics Championships - Beijing 2027 with a record-breaking run in Gaborone, Botswana. Competing in the third heat of the opening qualifying round at the World Athleti»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s busiest shopping destinations are set to introduce AI-powered parking enforcement aimed at protecting bays reserved for People of Determination (PoD). Parkin Company PJSC, announced Monday it has signed a multi-year agreement with Emaar Properties PJSC to roll out enforcement systems»»»

Shahriar Shahir Barzegar, Founder of hoopoe holding, has announced the launch of a structured clinical framework for GLP-1 therapy delivery across the UAE, as part of the ongoing “Hayat Initiative” campaign. The announcement comes amid a sharp increase in demand for obesity and metabolic treatments»»»

A container ship sails on the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, on June 23, 2025. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said a tanker was struck in the strait late Sunday. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE May 4 (UPI) -- An oil tanker was struck late »»»

Anne Boleyn won the heart of King Henry VIII, gave birth to one of the country's most well-known monarchs, and lost her head in 1536, but her appearance has continued to challenge art historians and online sleuths, according to BBC. Now a computer science team believes they have discovered a previo»»»

WASHINGTON: Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in “critical but stable condition,” his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician.“Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fig»»»

Oil prices eased on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States would begin an effort to assist ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, but the lack of a US-Iran peace deal kept the market supported above $100. Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $108.11 a barrel by 0400 GM»»»

Hoax calls involving alleged bomb threats and even claims of active shooters have prompted evacuations and closures at several zoos around the US in recent days, disrupting family plans and taxing public safety resources in some cities. No explosives or real dangers have been found in the latest st»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has been recognised as the world’s most emission-efficient large carrier, according to the recently released 2025 EmeraldSky Annual Review by Cirium, reinforcing the carrier’s strong performance in operational efficiency and sustainability. The airline secured the top pos»»»

Chennai: Tamila Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has emerged as a decisive force in Tamil Nadu on Monday. TVK workers celebrated their lead in 107 seats across the state with Vijay's 'whistle podu song', ringing the party's symbol between their lips in big celebrations. Vijay himself is leading Ti»»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani was in Egypt on Monday, the first by a Syrian FM since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024. He held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in what observers said were efforts to “ease strains in relations”. They expected br»»»

The death toll in the war-torn Gaza Strip has risen to 72,610 since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, with the number of injuries reaching 172,448, Gaza’s health authorities said Sunday. The authorities said that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effe»»»

Moscow: At least two people were killed in Russia's Belgorod Oblast in a Ukrainian drone attack. Governor of Belgorod Oblast, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said in a post on the messaging app Telegram that a woman had been hospitalized with injuries. He added that a family of three had come under attack by a»»»

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) crossed the halfway mark in Kerala on Monday, taking a clear lead in early Election Commission trends as counting of votes continued across key states. According to official data, the UDF was leading in 82 seats, with the Congress ahead in 50 constitue»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the United States is “suffocating” Iran’s leadership through an “economic blockade” launched alongside the US military offensive at the end of February. Iran’s oil infrastructure is deteriorating, Bessent said in a Fox News interview on Sunday. Storage»»»

NEW YORK: A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a lamppost and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark Li»»»

Geneva: Three of the world's leading health organizations have condemned the international community's failure to protect healthcare providers and patients in conflict zones. In a joint statement, the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors Without Border»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has officially launched the first edition of the international Hadith memorization competition, “Mirath Al-Nubuwwah” (Inheritance of Prophethood), with total prizes exceeding QR1m, in a move aimed at promoting the Prophetic Sunnah and instillin»»»

Creative Zone, in collaboration with RAKEZ and Mashreq NEO BIZ, has launched the Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program, a UAE-based initiative that supports aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and new business owners as they move from idea to company. The program is designed to simp»»»

Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance has taken an early lead on 141 seats in West Bengal, while Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress is leading on 135 seats and its ally BGPM is leading on one seat, as per trends from the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, West Bengal LoP and BJ»»»

Six school students from Naryn region have been sent to the International Children’s Center Artek for recreation and participation in educational programs. Office of Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Naryn region reported. The students are all winners of repu»»»

The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe. “They started within an hour or so coming up to us, wanting attention. Some crawled in people’s laps. Every single one of them are super »»»

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1.20 billion) in support for the sector and flagging more to come. Australia and Japan will focus on strategic projects to addres»»»

New York: The United Nations Human Rights Office said that Gaza has become "the most dangerous place in the world for journalists," noting that about 300 reporters have been killed during the war in the Gaza Strip. In a post on X, the office called on countries to take action "beyond words of conde»»»

A police vehicle burns as community members clash with authorities outside Alice Springs Hospital in Alice Springs, Australia, on Thursday night. Police on Monday announced that at least 19 people have been arrested or charged in connection with the riot. File Photo by Rhett Hammerton/EPA May 4 (UP»»»

Manila: Tired of watching your hard-earned salary evaporate every time you hit the fuel pump? Well, buckle up — or should we say, plug in. The state-owned fund, Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has officially dropped the "Ginhawa Bike and E-Mobility Loan" (GBEL), allowing qualified member»»»

The youth national team of Kyrgyzstan has won silver at the 2026 IIHF U18 Asia Cup. The tournament’s thrilling final took place at Nomad Arena, where Kyrgyzstan faced Uzbekistan in the decisive match. The game ended 3–2 in favor of Uzbekistan. It was reportedly a game between evenly matched opponen»»»

More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes, officials said Monday. There was no explosive eruption from Mayon, which has been erupting mildly on and off since January, »»»

New York: A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a lamppost and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark L»»»

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is showcasing its support for Emirati entrepreneurs at Make it in the Emirates 2026, as it looks to strengthen the country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and boost the industrial sector. The event, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s athlete Nurbek Valizhonov won the WBC Asia championship title. At a tournament in Bangkok, he entered the ring in the under 90.7 kg weight class against Thailand’s Panya Chomphoophuang. Valizhonov secured victory by knockout, earning the championship belt. Earlier, in January, he also »»»

Another round of negotiations on Kambar-Ata-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) construction project on Naryn River took place in Tashkent. The press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The meeting participants noted that the project is beneficial for all and will have a multipl»»»

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -- an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde. "To date, one case of hantavirus in»»»

KOLKATA: Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took place in April and May, and Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Par»»»

The municipal enterprise Bishkekteploset reported that the second stage of scheduled regulatory testing of the city’s heating networks has been completed, in line with earlier announcements. During the tests, pipeline ruptures were recorded in certain sections. Officials noted that such incidents a»»»

Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, Kanatbek Chynybaev, visited Batken district, where mudflows occurred, and assessed the situation on site, the ministry’s press service reported. He traveled to Ak-Tatyr rural area, inspected the condition of the mudflow channel, and reviewed sites aff»»»

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks. Trump gave few details about what could be a sweeping attempt to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000»»»