• Farmers work in a field on the outskirts of Qamishli amid a sandstorm sweeping through northeastern Syria on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP)
    Farmers work in a field on the outskirts of Qamishli amid a sandstorm sweeping through northeastern Syria on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP)
  • A man carries salvaged concrete blocks in a building damaged by an Israeli strike at Bureij refugee camp, Gaza. AFP
    A man carries salvaged concrete blocks in a building damaged by an Israeli strike at Bureij refugee camp, Gaza. AFP
  • Reform party leader Nigel Farage celebrates after the party won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, in Britain. Reuters
    Reform party leader Nigel Farage celebrates after the party won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, in Britain. Reuters
  • A child sits on luggage on the Pakistan side of Attari-Wagah border, after India cancelled visas for Pakistanis and closed the crossing. Reuters
    A child sits on luggage on the Pakistan side of Attari-Wagah border, after India cancelled visas for Pakistanis and closed the crossing. Reuters
  • Britain's Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher compete in the Men's Synchronized 3m Springboard event for the Diving World Cup Super Final held at the Water Cube in Beijing, China. AP
    Britain's Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher compete in the Men's Synchronized 3m Springboard event for the Diving World Cup Super Final held at the Water Cube in Beijing, China. AP
  • A drone view shows smoke rising near Latrun Monastery, after wildfires broke out due to extreme heat and winds, in central Israel. Reuters
    A drone view shows smoke rising near Latrun Monastery, after wildfires broke out due to extreme heat and winds, in central Israel. Reuters
  • Schoolchildren make their way home in the rain in New Delhi, India. Reuters
    Schoolchildren make their way home in the rain in New Delhi, India. Reuters
  • Workers install the chimney used to communicate the election of a new Pope, on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, at The Vatican. The conclave begins on May 7, when a record 133 cardinals will enter the chapel to vote in secret for a new pontiff. AFP
    Workers install the chimney used to communicate the election of a new Pope, on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, at The Vatican. The conclave begins on May 7, when a record 133 cardinals will enter the chapel to vote in secret for a new pontiff. AFP

News

Best photos of May 2: Sandstorm in Syria to Papal conclave preparations

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

May 02, 2025

  • English
  • Arabic

Islamophobia definition

A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

You might also like
Bert van Marwijk factfile

Born: May 19 1952
Place of birth: Deventer, Netherlands
Playing position: Midfielder

Teams managed:
1998-2000 Fortuna Sittard
2000-2004 Feyenoord
2004-2006 Borussia Dortmund
2007-2008 Feyenoord
2008-2012 Netherlands
2013-2014 Hamburg
2015-2017 Saudi Arabia
2018 Australia

Major honours (manager):
2001/02 Uefa Cup, Feyenoord
2007/08 KNVB Cup, Feyenoord
World Cup runner-up, Netherlands

The Vile

Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

GIANT REVIEW

Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan

Director: Athale

Rating: 4/5

More on Lebanon
Updated: May 02, 2025, 10:27 AM
PhotographyPhotos of the Day