Month: May 2026

President William Lai Ching-te says he met King Mswati III and signed trade agreements.

Pakistan’s economy faces a grim future with inflation expected to stay high. Soaring oil prices and regional conflict are straining the nation’s finances. Analysts predict economic growth will slow significantly. The country’s stock market is already among the world’s worst performers. Imports are a major concern, potentially widening the current account deficit and depleting foreign reserves.

Iran has demanded lifting of sanctions, release of frozen Iranian assets, and compensation for damages. | World News

Germany’s defense minister has said Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own security. Top Republicans warn reducing troop numbers sends the “wrong signal” to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“We’re going to cut way down,” Trump told reporters in Florida, escalating a dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The man was also charged with two other offences and is to appear in court in Darwin on Tuesday, police said.

Hundreds of firefighters and more than 1,000 military personnel had battled the blazes since late April, as they burned around 1,600 hectares. | World News

Arrest of 39-year-old comes after Swiss company HiPP last month issued product recall over tainted baby food jars.

The Narges Mohammadi Foundation said the Nobel Prize laureate had two episodes of complete loss of consciousness and a severe cardiac crisis. | World News

A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz has reported an attack by multiple small craft, according to a British military monitor, and all crew members are safe.

A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz has reported an attack by multiple small craft, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center. All crew members

As global fuel markets reel from the Middle East war, motorists in Nepal are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, with high demand putting a strain on dealerships.

Dubai launches the AED 20 billion Metro Blue Line: 30 km with 14 stations, serving one million people, cutting congestion by 20%, and set for 9-9-2029 as part of Dubai’s future-ready vision

Visitors can take part in ‘Families in Nature’, held as part of the UAE Year of the Family

Jad Anton: Attracting talents and adopting the culture of ‘open innovation lab’. Faisal Touqan: Accelerating…

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the tunnelling work on the Blue Line of the Dubai Metro. The line is 30km long, with 14.5km above ground.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works…

The Dubai Police General Directorate of Transport and Rescue carried out 1844 missions during the first quarter of the current year…

Dubai Police handled 1,844 rescue missions in Q1 2026, showcasing rapid emergency response, advanced training and world-class public safety standards.

It’s not Greece or Italy but it almost could be. Here are 7 of the best restaurants in Dubai that will make you feel like you’re on holiday.

While food is basic and gastronomy unites, the fuel are the countless inter-generational agricultural clans the world over. Over in the UAE and thousands of…

A number of officials from publishing houses and book industry specialists have confirmed their readiness to participate in the thirty-fifth edition of the Doha International Book Fair, which will kick off on May 14 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. They pointed out that the event represents a leading cultural platform that reflects the development of the cultural scene in Qatar and enhances its presence as a regional knowledge hub. They explained that the fair is a key opportunity to showcase Qatari literature and culture to a wider audience.

In 2018, Sheikh Mohammed stated that Dubai will become an open-air gallery. Here’s how the goal was accomplished, and there’s more to come…

Dubai Metro Blue Line to open by September 9, 2029, with 14 stations over 30km, serving one million people and cutting traffic congestion by up to 20%.

Dubai RTA bus driver honoured for guiding a blind man across a busy road, highlighting Dubai’s culture of kindness and civic responsibility.

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced the addition of two new gates to the

Hamdan bin Mohammed shares a video on his Instagram account of a mother promising her child to take him to Dubai and comments…

Dubai Police warn against jaywalking after Al Khawaneej hit-and-run, as UAE’s updated 2025 traffic law may impose Dh10,000 fines or jail for crossing roads illegally on high-speed roads

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future…

A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was

At least 10 people have died across Kenya after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in ‌several regions, police said, as authorities warned rising…

Sheikh Hamdan’s directive to expand flame tree planting across Dubai, streets into a red summer canopy, deepening the city’s green identity and reshaping how residents experience the hotter months

Abu Dhabi adds two new Darb toll gates from Monday to ease congestion and improve traffic flow. Find locations, fees, exemptions and alternative routes.

Dubai to roll out 735 electric buses in 2026, boosting zero-emission public transport, cutting greenhouse gases and expanding high-capacity charging infrastructure.

New Dh2.85b Abu Dhabi road will connect Saadiyat Island, Umm Yifeenah and Khalifa City, improving traffic flow and integrating smart, sustainable infrastructure.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated…

Released from the farms that have been their homes for the winter, the herds are let loose to feed while their Bedouin owners chew the fat with old friends

Foreign Minister expresses concern about ‘illegal detention’ of Saif Abukeshek, asserts he was ‘kidnapped’.

The iconic French baguette is in danger, Africa’s largest airport is being built in Ethiopia for $12.5 billion, and more news from around the world.

Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China’s market due to its ties with Taiwan.

Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.

The whale calf’s repeated stranding off the coast of Germany sparked widespread concern and extensive media coverage.

US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after the low-cost carrier’s last-minute talks with creditors and the

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could “see light at the end of the tunnel” after claiming an impressive second place in Saturday’s qualifying for Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix.

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable.

An Australian man has been charged with murdering a young Indigenous girl in a “deeply distressing” case that has stirred grief across the nation, police said Sunday.

Germany’s defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon’s decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

An Iranian proposal that Trump has so far rejected would open shipping in the Hormuz & end the US blockade, leaving talks on Iran’s nuclear programme for later. | World News

Seven OPEC+ members are meeting Sunday to make their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates’ departure from the cartel, which added to the soaring price pressure