Liverpool’s Slot warns ‘margins are small’ in Champions League push
LIVERPOOL: Arne Slot warned Friday that “margins are small” in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season’s Champions League. The Reds are fifth in the table after two straight league wins, five points clear of Brighton, who have played a game extra. The»»»
South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone plot - UPI.com
Prosecutors sought on Friday a 30-year prison sentence for jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged drone incursions into North Korea. Yoon is seen here during an impeachment trial hearing in January 2025. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, April 24 (UPI) -- South Korean prosecutors on »»»
Slain mother had been watched by GPS tracker
Α 43-year-old mother of three was shot and killed by her obsessed ex-partner, who then spent two days attempting to mislead investigators before taking his own life, authorities said. Eleftheria Giakoumaki was killed the morning of April 19, in the Dafnes village area of Iraklio, Crete. The 39-year»»»
India hits back at Trump 'hellhole' remarks amid growing political backlash
Remarks by US President Donald Trump describing India in derogatory terms have triggered a strong backlash from New Delhi, Indian American lawmakers and community leaders, threatening to cast a shadow over ties between the two countries. The controversy erupted after Trump reposted a message on soc»»»
Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN
Geneva: The warming El Nino weather phenomenon, which pushed global temperatures to record highs the last time around, is expected back in the middle of this year, the UN said Friday. The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were likely as early as the May to July thre»»»
Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production
Washington: Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations. Musk posted a promotional video on X accompanied with the brief caption, "Cybercab»»»
Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
Liverpool: Arne Slot warned Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League. The Reds are fifth in the table after two straight league wins, five points clear of Brighton, who have played a game extra. The»»»
Lebanon ceasefire extended as Trump hopes for historic deal
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump announced Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, as he voiced hope for a historic three-way meeting soon and a potential peace deal. Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of pe»»»
Is the Iran war depleting US weapons too fast?
The United States’ war effort against Iran is reshaping more than just the Middle East battlefield — it is beginning to test the limits of Washington’s global military readiness. In just over a month of fighting, the US has burned through thousands of high-end missiles and munitions, raising concer»»»
23 Romanian entrepreneurial companies received the Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” certification
Over 100 companies participated in this edition of the program, of which 30 reached the main stage, that of the workshops and recertification interviews conducted by Deloitte Romania together with the program partners, a stage that allowed them to analyze their performance according to the Deloitte»»»
Dubai Investments to decide on DIP IPO before May 15
Dubai Investments will decide before May 15 whether to go ahead with the IPO of its real estate business or push it to October, said Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Investments. “We have been in contact with the banks that will lead the issue, as well as major investors participat»»»
Court acquits Nikos Romanos in 2024 Athens apartment blast case
An Athens court on Friday found two women guilty in connection with a deadly explosion at an apartment in the Ambelokipi district in October 2024, while acquitting three other defendants, including convicted bank robber and anarchist activist Nikos Romanos. The Three-Member Felony Appeals Court fol»»»
PM Gurov Sees Conspiracy against Interior Ministry Secretary General
In a video message posted on his Facebook page on Friday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that he and the entire caretaker government stand firmly behind Georgi Kandev, the Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General. "Every honest Bulgarian citizen will stand behind him as well," Gurov»»»
Syria arrests main suspect in 2013 Damascus massacre
DAMASCUS: Syria has arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, when soldiers of the former government murdered dozens of civilians in the Damascus neighborhood, the interior ministry said on Friday.In a statement, the ministry said it had arrested Amjad Youssef, who appeared in a leake»»»
Syria arrests main suspect in 2013 Damascus massacre
Damascus: Syria has arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, when soldiers of the former government murdered dozens of civilians in the Damascus neighbourhood, the interior ministry said on Friday, April 24, 2026. In a statement, the ministry said it had arrested Amjad Youssef, who a»»»
ENOC, Emarat team up to keep UAE flights fuelled without disruption
Dubai: As global airlines cut flights and trim operations amid jet fuel shortages, the UAE's ENOC Group and Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat) signed a deal to ensure uninterrupted jet fuel availability across the country’s airports. The agreement, announced on Friday, is focused on strengthening »»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to extend timber export ban - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is reintroducing a temporary ban on the export of timber and timber products outside the Eurasian Economic Union. The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted the decree for public discussion. The restriction will be in effect for six months and applies to the main types of timber and lumber. »»»
‘Shukran, UAE’: How a Dubai community choir turned real-life stories into a musical tribute
Dubai: For many residents in the UAE, stories of opportunity, safety, and belonging are deeply personal. But this Dubai-based choir is bringing those stories to life through music. Dubai Camerata Singers has released “Shukran, UAE: A Tribute of Gratitude,” a non-commercial video built around a chor»»»
Why is April so hot in UAE right now? How long will it last? Summer weather forecast explained
Dubai: Across the UAE, temperatures have surged well above what is typical for April, catching many residents off guard after weeks of surprisingly mild and even cool weather. The mercury has already broken 44°C in parts of the country this week and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has sign»»»
Stara Zagora Mayor Zhivko Todorov Leaves Leadership of His GERB Party
Zhivko Todorov, the long-serving mayor of Stara Zagora and a senior figure in GERB, announced he is stepping down from the party’s Executive Commission, its top executive body. The move became public through a Facebook post by Todorov, in which he said he would now focus entirely on the development»»»
China calls US accusations of AI technology theft 'baseless'
Beijing: Beijing refuted accusations made by the White House on Friday, April 24, 2026, that Chinese entities were involved in "industrial-scale" efforts to steal US artificial intelligence technology. The charges were made Thursday in a post on X by White House science and technology chief Michael»»»
Filipino conjoined twins successfully separated in 18.5-hour operation
RIYADH: Filipino conjoined twins Klea and Maurice Ann were successfully separated after an 18.5-hour operation at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The procedure, considered as one of the world’s most complex cases, concluded with»»»
Oil Rises on Concern Over Escalating Middle East Tensions
Oil rose on Friday on concerns of a renewed military escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and a lack of progress in re-opening the key waterway. Navigation through the strait, which before the war carried about a fifth»»»
QFA Awards announces voting process for season honours
Doha, Qatar: The Board of Trustees of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Awards has announced the start of the voting process for the 2025–2026 season awards, covering key individual and team categories in domestic football. The awards include Best Player, Best Coach, Best Under-23 Player and Bes»»»
Chdia claims Qatar Gold Sword as Sovereign Spirit wins Gold Trophy
Doha, Qatar: Chdia produced a commanding display in the Gr 1 Purebred Arabian contest over 2000m, powering to victory for Wathnan Racing to claim the Qatar Gold Sword at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani awarded the Qatar Gold Sword. H E Sheikh Jassim bin Tamim Al-»»»
Judge orders release of Boulder attack suspect's family - UPI.com
A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials to release the family of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, who is accused of attacking a group of people demonstrating in support of the release of Israeli hostages in June 2025. File Photo Courtesy of Boulder Police Department/UPI | License Photo »»»
Show up to lead: Debanjali Kamstra
Leadership demands accessibility to people, and being present when it matters most defines its true strength, highlighted Debanjali Kamstra, Founder and Managing Director, Veloche Group, during a fireside chat at the Limitless forum. Also Read: Limitless opens with focus on leadership, resilienceAl»»»
Watch out: Dubai Police seize bikes after reckless stunt riding
Dubai Police have taken firm action against a number of motorcycle riders after they were caught performing dangerous stunts and violating traffic laws on roads across the emirate. The riders were seen driving on one wheel and weaving between vehicles, behaviour that puts lives at risk and poses a »»»
Man barricades inside Athens home before domestic violence arrest
Police arrested a 55-year-old man Friday after he barricaded himself inside his home in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos following an alleged domestic violence incident involving his elderly mother, authorities said. According to public broadcaster ERT, the incident began Thursday after 6 p.m., whe»»»
Israelis express mixed views on Lebanon talks
Residents in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv expressed mixed views on talks between Israel and Lebanon, with opinions ranging from calls for diplomacy to deep skepticism over Hezbollah’s role. “I always believe that you can talk, but you have to be prepared for war,” said Ben Kurtzer, a Jerusalem resident. »»»
Italian peacekeepers replace Jesus statue wrecked by Israeli soldiers
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Thursday thanked Italian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon for donating a new crucifix to the village of Debel after the original was destroyed by an Israeli soldier in an incident that drew international criticism. Meloni said images showing the crucifix be»»»
Lusail International Circuit wraps up enhanced Mixed Training Day
Doha, Qatar: The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has concluded a standout edition of its Mixed Training Day, drawing more than 1200 participants onto its iconic 5.38 km track in a fully enhanced and integrated sports and wellness experience. The event represents a significant evolution of the co»»»
Iran Provided Exceptions for Russia, Other Countries in Hormuz Strait Tariffs - Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran has provided exceptions for a number of countries, including Russia, regarding transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian parliament Hamid Reza Haji Babaei said Thursday»»»
Israel targets Kherbet Selem and Touline, Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel
The Israeli army targeted Friday the southern villages of Touline and Kherbet Selem despite residents returning home to their southern towns and villages after a 3-week extension of the ceasefire. Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country's ceasefire »»»
Trump eyes Lebanon-Israel meeting in weeks, deal this year
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he expected the Israeli and Lebanese leaders to meet with him over the next couple of weeks and voiced hope for a permanent peace deal this year. "I think there's a very good chance of having peace. I think it should be an easy one," Trump told reporters as»»»
Lebanese ambassador says Trump's help 'can make Lebanon great again'
Speaking alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Israel and Lebanon “have never been next to each other more than today.” Leiter thanked Trump and Vice President JD Vance for a day he said was decades in the making. “We are going to keep going, working»»»
Cabinet discusses potential move to join ICC
Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri said ministers on Thursday discussed joining the International Criminal Court, a permanent tribunal that prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, for “a specific period.” The move would mark a significant shift for Lebanon, which»»»
Norway Plans to Ban Social Media Use by Children Under 16
Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task of age verification. Several European nations seeking to rein in children's use of social media after Australia »»»
Hezbollah says fired rockets at northern Israel
The Israeli army targeted Friday the southern villages of Touline and Kherbet Selem despite residents returning home to their southern towns and villages after a 3-week extension of the ceasefire. Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country's ceasefire »»»
Cybersecurity from Bahrain to the world
CTM360, a Bahrain-based cybersecurity company, showcased its global presence as a Platinum Sponsor at the FIRST Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Conference 2026, held in Munich, Germany. The event, organized by the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), brought together leading cyber»»»
ICC panel finds sufficient evidence to try former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte - UPI.com
A three-judge panel of the International Criminal Court has ruled there is enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, seen here as the president of the Philippines in 2019, on charges of committing crimes against humanity. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo April 24 (UPI) -- A three-judge pa»»»
Al Rayyan clinch Gulf Club Champions League title
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan delivered a strong second-half performance to thrash Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab 3-0 in the final and lift the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) trophy at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. David Garcia, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes scored in the second half to delight the»»»
Palestinian sources: Israeli occupation forces open heavy fire east of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, torch a number of homes in the area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian sources: Israeli occupation forces open heavy fire east of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, torch a number of homes in th»»»
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»
Supplies reach Afghans cut off for weeks by Pakistan war
Kamdesh,: Afghan villagers in isolated mountain areas, cut off from the world by the conflict with neighbouring Pakistan, finally saw relief this week after nearly two months without vital supplies. Some residents in the remote border village of Kamdesh, nestled in the peaks of Nuristan province, s»»»
Ex-Israeli DM Avigdor Lieberman: Once again, residents of the north are left to learn their fate through English-language news channels, the October 7 government has abandoned them - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ex-Israeli DM Avigdor Lieberman: Once again, residents of the north are left to learn their fate through English-language news channels, th»»»
Saudi scientists revive endangered fish after 30-year absence
RIYADH: After three decades of absence, the critically endangered Arabian Bream is being brought back from the brink through a joint breeding program between the National Center for Wildlife and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The effort has achieved a 90 percent survival rate a»»»
My playlist: Rising Saudi hip-hop star Alshaikh selects favorite tracks
DUBAI: Abdullah Alshaikh (who goes by his family name only) is one of the rising stars of the Kingdom’s hip-hop scene. He released his debut EP, “Karma — The Rise of the Ascent,” on MDLBEAST Records on April 22. “I get my inspiration for my music from my city, Jeddah,” Alshaikh tells Arab News. “My»»»
Kuwait reopens airspace after 2-month closure
DUBAI: Kuwait reopened its airspace at Kuwait International Airport on Thursday night, as the fragile ceasefire between US-Israel and Iran appears to be holding following the outbreak of the conflict on Feb. 28 which forced a two-month closure of the facility. The reopening is part of a “phased pla»»»
Thai court accepts ethics case against opposition leader, MPs
BANGKOK: A Thai court decided on Friday to hear a case against 10 MPs, including the leader of the largest opposition party, for trying to reform the royal insult law, but refrained from suspending them. The progressive People’s Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, came second in February’s gen»»»