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May 9, 2026

Israeli Airstrikes Escalate Tensions in Southern Lebanon

Nabatieh: The Israeli occupation army continued its attacks on southern Lebanon on Saturday, violating the ceasefire agreement that was initially set in place on April 16. This ceasefire, which was extended on April 24 for an additional three weeks, a…

HH the Amir Attends Amir Cup 2026 Final and Crowns Winners

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 2026 Amir Cup football final on Saturday evening, as Al Gharafa SC defeated Al Sadd SC 4-1 at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Following the match, His Highness presented Al Gharafa …

Oil Prices Rise at Settlement Amid US-Iran Tensions

Doha: Oil prices rose at settlement today, influenced by renewed escalation between the United States and Iran in the Middle East: Brent crude futures were at $101.29 a barrel, up 1.23 percent, after jumping as much as 3 percent earlier in the session…

US Stocks Close Mostly Higher with S&P 500 Hitting New Peak

New york: US stocks closed mostly higher on Friday. The S and P 500 rose 0.84 percent, to close at a new all-time high of 7398.51 points. The Nasdaq for its part was up 1.71%, closing at 26,247.076 points. The Dow Jones, meanwhile, did not join the da…