May 8, 2026

UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones Amid Rising Tensions

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles and three drones launched from Iran on Friday, highlighting the ongoing regional tensions. The UAE Ministry of Defense disclosed…

US Stocks Close Lower Amid Volatile Trading

Doha: US stocks ended Thursday trading lower, despite starting the day off with solid gains. The Standard and Poor’s 500 index fell by 28.01 points, or 0.38 percent, to close at 7337.11 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Nasdaq Composite I…