VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. »»»

1 of 3 | The eaglets get ready to eat early Sunday after both have now emerged from their shells in the last 36 hours. Screenshot by Friends of Big Bend/Instagram April 5 (UPI) -- The two famed eagles of Big Bear Lake -- Jackie and Shadow -- welcomed two babies to their nest during the last 48 hour»»»

US crude (WTI) traded above $114 per barrel and surpassed Brent crude, an unusual inversion that underscores deepening market stress. Brent — the global benchmark — was above $111, while UAE Murban crude climbed above $114.8, marking strong demand for barrels that can be moved outside chokepoints l»»»

Over 1,500 people were questioned by law enforcement in investigations into Zondacrypto, initiated after reports from UKNF. Despite this, prosecutors found no evidence of wrongdoing, and discontinued the cases, effectively reinforcing the exchange’s credibility. In early 2026, UKNF sent inquiries t»»»

Poland gained about 42% in GDP per capita by 2024 thanks to EU membership, according to the Polish Economic Institute. Without joining the EU, real GDP would be around 30% lower, roughly at 2015 levels. The benefits mainly stem from access to the EU single market, which boosted trade, foreign inves»»»

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The Farm 51, a game studio listed on NewConnect and known for Chernobylite, has filed for bankruptcy with a court in Gliwice, while also requesting suspension of the proceedings. The move is described as precautionary and aimed at meeting legal obligations during ongoing restructuring. The company’»»»

ABU DHABI: In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international sup»»»

SHARJAH: A Nepalese national has sustained severe injuries and was transported to hospital following a fragments incident at Khorfakkan Port today. Three Pakistani nationals likewise sustained minor to moderate injuries caused by same falling fragments following a successful interception by UAE air»»»

AMMAN: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced today that Iranian forces targeted the Kingdom’s territory with two missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the past 24 hours. The Jordan News Agency (Petra), quoting the Military Media Directorate, confirmed that the Royal Jordanian Air For»»»

Darlene Regis From performing in Qatar to the world’s biggest theatre stages, Yara Leane Fabricante is proving that dreams rooted in passion and perseverance can soar across continents. At 23, she is one of the most promising Filipino musical theatre talents, poised to make her West End debut in th»»»

Darlene Regis The Fraternal Order of Eagles — Philippine Eagles, Inc. (TFOE PE, Inc.) Qatar Region formally installed its newly elected Regional and Club Officers during an Oath-Taking and Installation Ceremony held at its headquarters in New Salata, Doha, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The ceremony was presid»»»

QNA Doha The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in Qatar and enhancing the status of community initiatives as an active partner in the path of national development, Minister of Social Devel»»»

QNA Ankara The Qatari Society of Al Gannas participated in the 8th Ethnosport Forum held in Antalya Turkey from April 3 to 5, under the theme ‘Ethnosports 2027: Local to Globe’. The Society was represented by Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi, president of the Qatari Society of Al Gannas and member of the»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Charity CEO Yousef bin Ahmed Al Kuwari commended Qatar Charity’s winning of the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work for its “Generational Impact Maker Challenge” initiative, describing the achievement as a national recognition of its track record in social work and it»»»

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened its 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026 yesterday, under the chairmanship of QOC President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani. The meeting was attended by First Vice President Mohamed bin Yousef Al-Mana, Second Vice President Dr. Thani bin Abdulr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened its 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026 on Sunday, under the chairmanship of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the QOC. The meeting was attended by H.E. Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President; H.E. Dr»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed developments in the military escalation in the re»»»

Tribune News Network Doha At QRDI Council, the resilience underpins its work in advancing Qatar’s innovation and scientific research agenda and supporting national priorities. “QRDI Council remains fully operational. Our programmes, funding mechanisms, partnerships, and innovation initiatives conti»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) , in cooperation with Al Abdulghani Motors, Qatar’s dealer for Toyota, has announced the recall of Toyota Highlander models manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall is due to a potential manufacturing defect in the rear se»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With donor support, and despite the current exceptional conditions, Qatar Charity’s (QC) ‘27th Night Challenge’ held under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, organised a specialised medical camp to treat children suffering from congenital heart defects in Taiz, Yemen, bring»»»

Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiat»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) President Dr. Omar Al-Ansari visited the recently launched Smart Classrooms, alongside a number of senior officials from the university. The classrooms represent a strategic step toward developing an advanced digital learning environment built on cutt»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, continues to strengthen its ability to support uninterrupted business operations with always-on connectivity solutions, including advanced satellite capabilities, amid growing demands for reliability and resilie»»»

QNA Doha The Board of Directors of the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund held its regular meeting on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. During the meeting, several items on the agenda were discussed, alongside a review of cases submitte»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network has firmly denied any association with Miqdad Al-Natour arrested by the Israeli police. “Israeli police announced on Friday, 3rd April 2026, the arrest of an individual named Miqdad Al-Natour, whom they alleged to be affiliated with the Al Jazeera »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is marking World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, by organising awareness events and activities in collaboration with national sectors, with medical teams participating through health centres and public venues to en»»»

QNA Doha Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) has announced the postponement of the 16th international conference, entitled ‘Religious Dialogue in the Digital Age: New Horizons for Peacebuilding,’ until the end of 2026. In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Chairman of the»»»

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various international forums, during their phone call on Sunday. The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East and international efforts aimed at end»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Friz hill in the town of Ainatha with a barr»»»

Beirut: Through its partners, Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) provided a new aid package to displaced people in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on Sunday, as part of its efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian support to those affected an»»»

Gold prices in Egypt posted a sharp increase over the past week, supported by rising global prices and continued fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Egyptian pound. The price of 21-karat gold, the most actively traded in the local market, rose by 4.74% to EGP 7,175 per »»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following persistent complaints from residents over pollution. The ministry»»»

Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and outline measures to enhance operational efficiency. Durin»»»

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General Directorate of Exports and Impor»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In a statement, the ministry said Se»»»

Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has held a series of meetings with the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), bringing together officials from both sides alongside representatives of key ministries and entities, including the General Authority for »»»

OPEC+ members announced Sunday they would modestly boost production as worldwide oil supplies tighten and prices spike amid the American-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday they will aga»»»

Amman, April.5 (SANA) Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi voiced Jordan’s appreciation in the long-standing fraternal relations with Syria and the continued development they are witnessing across various fields. In a post on X on Sunday, Safadi stated: “We are working together to con»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its naval forces conducted a large-scale combined missile-and-drone operation against pivotal American and Zionist targets. The operation was carried out as part of the 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday afternoon, the IRGC »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»

Egypt and Morocco on Sunday launched the first session of a joint coordination and follow-up committee, a move officials said establishes a new stage of bilateral relations aimed at achieving full economic integration. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport o»»»

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that attracting foreign direct investment constitutes a top priority for the Egyptian government, as the country seeks to deepen its economic partnership with the United States. During a meeting with a delegation from the American Chamber of Co»»»

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is intensifying efforts to build trust with the business community through tangible facilitation measures, as part of a broader push to modernise Egypt’s tax system and expand the tax base. He noted that meaningful progress is being made in tra»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said net foreign assets (NFA) of the banking sector declined by around 7.1% in February 2026 to $27.39bn, down from $29.51bn in January, reflecting pressures linked to commercial banks financing a partial exit of foreign investors from local debt instruments amid the»»»

Security units affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior have arrested two suspects, identified as “M.S.” and “Sh.A.”, whose involvement in the attack on the UAE Embassy premises has been confirmed. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the ministry said it had immediately init»»»

BEIRUT: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), through its partners Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, delivered a new aid package to displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. This initiative is part ofQFFD's ongoing efforts to provide urgent humanitarian support to th»»»

An Israeli strike targeted an apartment in a residential building in Ain Saadeh on Sunday, a town east of Beirut in the hills overlooking the city, the state-run National News Agency reported. The area had until now been spared clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, which on Sunday stepped up its st»»»

The Islamic Resistance continued on Sunday, April 5, confronting the Zionist war on Lebanon, unveiling the renewed naval capabilities of striking the Israeli vessels. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statements to detail the Resistance attacks and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense o»»»