The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese firms to advance refinery rehabilitation and introduce a technical equity partnership model aimed at restoring operations and improving long-term efficiency. »»»

Chinese scientists have developed an industrial pathway for converting carbon dioxide directly into jet fuel using an inexpensive iron-based catalyst, according to research published by the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. »»»

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese firms to advance refinery rehabilitation and introduce a technical equity partnership model aimed at restoring operations and improving long-term efficiency. »»»

Saudi Arabia's Alkhorayef Commercial Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with China's SANY Trucks at the Chinese manufacturer's headquarters to become the exclusive dealer for SANY Trucks in the Kingdom, Okaz reported on May 6. »»»

The European Central Bank (ECB) may need to adjust its policy rates if the energy shock from the Iran and Middle East war intensifies, ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said on May 6, warning that the current crisis is the second major energy shock in four years and risks pushing inflation»»»

The eighth meeting of the European Political Community convened in Yerevan on May 4. Forty-eight heads of state and government attended. The Armenian capital, sitting on the Russian-Iranian-Turkish-Azerbaijani frontier, hosted the largest international political gathering in its independent history»»»

The eighth meeting of the European Political Community convened in Yerevan on May 4. Forty-eight heads of state and government attended. The Armenian capital, sitting on the Russian-Iranian-Turkish-Azerbaijani frontier, hosted the largest international political gathering in its independent history»»»

Bulgaria marked the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Armed Forces on Tuesday with a series of ceremonies in Sofia, including the blessing of battle flags and sacred banners at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, attended by state leaders, military officials, clergy and foreign diplomats. President »»»

“Happy Day of Valour! Happy holiday of the Bulgarian Armed Forces! To those who protect the state. And to those who protect dignity,” caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov wrote on Facebook on the occasion of May 6, the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Armed Forces. Gurov said there are victories ac»»»

NEW DELHI: In one of the biggest surprises of India’s recent state elections, actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekha, one of the country’s most famous film stars, has won in Tamil Nadu, reshaping the established political order. Popularly known as Vijay, the 51-year-old superstar whose career spans over t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli newspaper Maariv – Avi Ashkenazi: Hezbollah operates a large number of explosive-laden drones daily, which often cause significant »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Environment Week 2026 is going strong, with activities nationwide highlighting the Kingdom’s progress in sustainability and environmental protection. Taking the theme “Your Impact is Green,” the event reflects growing interest in environmental issues, with public awareness levels exce»»»

Damascus, May 6 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr met Wednesday with executives from Türkiye’s State Railways Engineering and Technical Company to discuss cooperation in the railway sector and plans to revive Syria’s rail network. During the meeting at the Transport Ministry in Damascus, »»»

Iran has officially launched a new mechanism to oversee maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid a lingering standoff with the US over the strategic waterway, state outlet Press TV reported on Tuesday. The move came hours after US President Donald Trump unexpectedly paused ‘Project Freedo»»»

The European Commission is set to unveil plans next month to reinforce the EU’s police agency Europol, followed by a September proposal for the EU’s border force Frontex. “Europol, we are nearly ready. You will have the proposal in June,” Olivier Onidi, a senior European Commission official told ME»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The State of Qatar participated in the 63rd Regional Meeting of Customs Directors General for the North Africa, Near East, and Middle East Region. Chairman of the General Authority of Customs, HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal represented the State of Qatar at the virtual meeting. Partic»»»

London: Britain's Princess Catherine, will next week carry out her first overseas royal visit since her cancer diagnosis when she travels to Italy, Kensington palace said Wednesday. The trip to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy will focus on the Princess of Wales's work in early years child developme»»»

Pope Leo XIV surprised 13 priests from southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, by joining a video call from Rome on Wednesday, telling them they were in his prayers and that he hoped peace would soon prevail along the tense frontier. The Lebanese Catholic and Maronite priests were asked to a»»»

A gas station in South Africa displays the latest prices for petrol and diesel after they hit a record high on Wednesday despite global oil prices plunging back below $100 a barrel on hopes of a deal to end the war in Iran. Photo by Kim Ludbrook/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- Global oil prices fell sharply and»»»

The Islamic Resistance continued on Wednesday striking the occupation forces in South Lebanon, launching drone attacks on the gatherings of soldiers and military vehicles in Al-Qantara, Al-Taybeh, Al-Bayyada and other towns. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the R»»»

RIYADH: The northern province of Jouf in Saudi Arabia is home to migratory birds that have attracted enthusiastic wildlife photographers from around the region. It is situated along an annual migratory path, and is also home to a diverse range of local species. Photographer Nader Al-Shammari highli»»»

Geneva, May 6 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Office called on Israel Tuesday to immediately and unconditionally release two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission who were detained in international waters while attempting to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza. In a statem»»»

A police officer has been arrested after a patrol car he was driving hit and injured a child outside a school on the island of Salamis just off Athens, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said a disciplinary probe has been ordered into the incident that occurred late Tuesday, while the t»»»

The first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units took place in Sofia on Wednesday under the patronage of President Iliana Iotova, bringing together young guards from across the country to mark the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. Speaking at the event, caretaker Educa»»»

Dubai: Shipping disruptions across the region are pushing up costs, delaying cargo and forcing a major rerouting of trade flows — prompting authorities in the UAE to step in with emergency logistics measures to keep goods moving. Industry officials said freight costs have surged sharply — in some c»»»

Doha, Qatar: With changing seasons and fluctuating weather conditions, along with the spread of dust in our homes and workplaces, many people experience bothersome symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. These symptoms are not merely a passing “cold”; they are often signs of allergic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to champion bold global storytelling, with seven films supported through its funding programmes selected for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival (May 12-23). The films span the festival's Official Selection, In Competition and Un Certain Regard, in additio»»»

Israel's army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir visited troops in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, vowing to dismantle Hezbollah and saying the military was prepared to launch a new offensive against Iran if needed. "We will seize every opportunity to deepen the dismantling of Hezbollah and continu»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index fell 57.70 points, or 0.52 percent, on Wednesday to close at 10,949.27. The MT30 index declined 4.59 points, or 0.31 percent, to 1,461.56, while the parallel market Nomu advanced 85.64 points, or 0.38 percent, to 22,811.84. Trading turnover o»»»

A 21-month-old toddler died on Tuesday evening after choking on a piece of tsoureki sweet bread on the island of Aegina, health authorities have said. According to a statement, the child was brought to the local health center at approximately 7.40 p.m. by her mother, who told medical staff that the»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, shown shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in 2025, will fly next week to meet Xi in Beijing. File Photo by Yonhap/EPA WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- As President Donald Trump prepared for his meeting with China's president Xi Jinping in Beijing ne»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed mostly higher on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, with the benchmark index recovering from the previous session’s losses as domestic investors returned to large-cap stocks, according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The EGX30 rose 1.12% to 52,557.63 points, regainin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Qatar, HE Muhammad Aamer. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the media sector.»»»

JEDDAH: Jordan signed an agreement with Maryland Technology Development Corp., or TEDCO, to deepen cooperation with the US in technology investment and startup development as the country pushes to strengthen its digital economy. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Jordan’s Minister of Dig»»»

LONDON: Palestine’s ambassador to the UK has asked the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to step in following the removal of references to Palestine in exhibits at the British Museum, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Husam Zomlot described the museum’s move as historical “erasure” aft»»»

MANILA: The growing economic toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran will top the agenda when Southeast Asian leaders meet in the Philippines this week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who will chair the summit, said on Wednesday. After the US and Israeli attacks on Iran that began on Feb. 28 led to the»»»

LONDON: A former US intelligence analyst who was jailed for spying for Israel has called for the “forcible removal” of Gazans after announcing that he will stand in October’s parliamentary election. Jonathan Pollard, who spent 30 years in prison, told Israeli Channel 13 that he wants to see the rem»»»

Israel's military on Wednesday issued a new evacuation warning for a dozen villages in southern and eastern Lebanon ahead of expected strikes, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt the fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move a»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that peace between ‌Israel and Lebanon is "achievable" and that "the problem is not Israel or Lebanon" but Hezbollah. Rubio told reporters on Tuesday at the White House that he thinks "a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel ​is imminently achievable and»»»

A Lebanese court on Wednesday acquitted singer Fadel Shaker of the attempted murder of an official from a Hezbollah-allied group, a judicial official told AFP, after the star surrendered to police. The Lebanese-Palestinian entertainer turned himself over to authorities in October after more than a »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have paid tribute to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces on the 50th anniversary of their unification, celebrating five decades of sacrifice, dedication and national service. To mark the occasion, Dubai Police released a special video featuring cadets from the Dubai Police Aca»»»

After reaching an agreement on the supply of 150 million barrels of Russian oil, Indonesia is also considering the potential import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, the country’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said. “On oil, the agreement is already in place. A»»»

Share: Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026. Israel’s military said Wednesday that two soldiers were “moderately and lightly injured” in a Hezbollah drone and rocket attack on forces taking part in the ongo»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest test yet as the UK heads to the polls on Thursday for local elections. Voters in England will be charged with picking their local councillors, while in Scotland and Wales, representatives of the devolved parliaments will be elected. Polls ar»»»

World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war. Washington believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, U.S. news outlet Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. International»»»

The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of some flavored vapes. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA May 6 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved some flavored vapes delivering on a campaign promise from President Donald Trump to "save vaping." The FDA gave its OK to electronic cigarettes»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s efforts to social cohesion through collaboration with religious institutions have been brought into focus during a meeting between the Community Development Authority (CDA) and Bishop Paolo Martinelli, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia. Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, director general of »»»

President Iliana Iotova said young members of Bulgaria's guard units may have "different dreams and aspirations" but are united by "their great love for Bulgaria" during the first National Review of School, Children's and Student Guard Units in Sofia on Wednesday. The event, dedicated to the 150th »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the General Authority of Customs HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal along with a number of department directors, participated in the 63rd Regional Meeting of Customs Directors General for the North Africa, Near East, and Middle East Region, which was held yesterday morning via »»»

Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary 16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi Sheldrick Wildlife Trust/XThe baby hippo has stayed close to its keepers A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the w»»»