BISHKEK: Saudi Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Iyad Hakim presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the reception, Iyad Hakim conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and their wishe»»»

The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warns that if Iran’s southern neighbors aid potential American attacks against the Islamic Republic, the country’s retaliation will rob them of the capacity to continue producing oil. “And let the southern neighbors know: If their te»»»

As Lebanese authorities work to extend the ceasefire, many people on the ground continue to live in deep uncertainty. The country’s Christian community is supporting those displaced by the conflict while also coping with its own grief and disappointment. Serge Berberi and Renee Davis report for Fra»»»

Yousra Elbagir, a journalist with British TV channel Sky News, has become the target of a smear campaign by supporters of Burkina Faso's junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré after she raised questions about security in the country and the repression of free speech.  Supporters of Burkina Faso's»»»

France’s far-right National Rally party president Jordan Bardella sat down for lunch Monday with the country’s leading employer federation, marking the latest step in a years-long campaign to woo business leaders in the lead-up to next year’s presidential election – and once again revealing th»»»

It looks almost impossible: cars and motorbikes racing at full speed inside towering vertical arenas in India. These dangerous stunt shows are known as the "wells of death", where drivers cling to the walls as gravity seems to disappear. The races attract large numbers of young Indians and hav»»»

Kyiv said Tuesday it has repaired the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, clearing the last obstacle to a long-delayed €90 billion EU loan. The move forces Ukraine into the uncomfortable position of resuming Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia even as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky presses al»»»

Israeli soldiers and settlers are systematically using sexual violence and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by the West Bank Protection Consortium – a group of international humanitarian organizations. The report, published on Sunday»»»

Apple has named John Ternus as its new CEO to replace Tim Cook, who is stepping down in September after 15 years at the helm of the tech giant. We take a closer look. Also, a new energy think tank report shows renewable energy accounted more than a third of electricity generation globally in 2025, »»»

The head of the Marada Movement in Lebanon, Suleiman Frangieh, affirmed that the Resistance is a result of occupation, and what is happening today in the South — the “yellow line” and other matters — gives it full legitimacy to continue. Frangieh added during an interview with Al-Mayadeen channel t»»»

Flooding sent giant chunks of ice into Michigan homes this week after record snowfall melt and rounds of heavy rain created dangerous flooding around the Great Lakes. The statewide flooding dashboard from the Michigan Police showed 40 counties under a state of emergency (red) and road closures due »»»

Cuba has confirmed that senior officials from Havana and Washington held face-to-face talks on the island in early April, in the highest-level diplomatic encounter between the two governments in nearly a decade, as the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-run island shows »»»

For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge.  »»»

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 30 days of military detention after being photographed destroying a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, the IDF confirmed on April 21. The inciden»»»

For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»

For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge.  »»»

An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 30 days of military detention after being photographed destroying a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, the IDF confirmed on April 21. The inciden»»»

For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»

For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge.  »»»

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»

Freedom Holding Corp has undergone a transformation that few could have predicted. It listed on Nasdaq in 2019 as a mid-sized Kazakh brokerage, the first Kazakh brokerage ever to list in the US, yet today it is a $9.6bn fintech platform with operations spanning Central Asia, Europe, the US and the »»»

Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»

The Middle East conflict and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are shaking confidence in the world’s most important oil chokepoint, according to International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol. He warned that even if the waterway reopens quickly, the oil market will not simply snap back to n»»»

AMMAN — The General Assembly of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) has approved the board of directors' report on the company's 2025 operations and its future action plan during its 72nd ordinary meeting.During the meeting, held via video conference and led by JPMC Chairman of the Board of D»»»

It marks the end of an era for one of the world’s leading tech companies, as Tim Cook has announced he will step down as CEO of Apple effective September 1st. He will be succeeded by the company’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus—a transition that many investors hope signals a renewed focu»»»

In Brazil, the government has purchased land for Indigenous communities as part of historic reparations for human rights abuses linked to the construction of a hydroelectric dam in the 1970s. The newly acquired property covers 107 hectares—a small portion of the 3,000 hectares the government has ag»»»

Tribune News Network Doha About 94 percent of the construction work of Qatar Academy - Sidra project in Education City has been completed, as the project is scheduled completion during the second half of 2026, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has said. Ashghal President Engineer Mohammed bin Ab»»»

Doha: The Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation held its Ordinary General Assembly for the 2026 season, reviewing youth development programs and athlete preparation plans, alongside its current competitions and tournaments. The meeting was chaired by the Federation's president Nasser»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with United Cars Almana, Qatar’s Jeep dealership, has announced the recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021-2023 models. The recall is due to the possibility that the rear coil spring may not have been installed corre»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to Qatar HE Thierno Abdoulaye Sow on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»

The US and Israel have committed war crimes in Iran, Russian Ambassador to Tehran Aleksey Dedov has declared while inspecting the ruins of a hospital in the Iranian capital destroyed in the strikes. The diplomat made the remarks to RT on Monday during a visit to damaged residential areas alongside »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the opening event for the Memorial Day at the Yad LaBanim House in Jerusalem on Monday. Israel is remembering victims of the Holocaust. On Tuesday, the Israeli military said they had replaced a statue of Jesus in Lebanon that an IDF soldier had smas»»»

Damascus, Apr.21 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar held talks on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Syrian Arab Republic Hilde Haraldstad on ways to enhance and upgrade economic cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, both sides discu»»»

NEW YORK: US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world. Earnings Tuesday signaled that 2026 will be another strong year after a robust 2025 in the wake of continuing conflicts in Gaz»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday threatened to end oil production in the Middle East if the Islamic republic faced attacks launched from its Gulf neighbors' territory. "The southern neighbors should know that if their geography and facilities are used in the service of the enemies to attack t»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, they discussed ways to advance bilateral ties for the benefit of both nations and their peoples, particularly»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its Head Office building has achieved the Gold Level certification under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Coinciding with Earth Day, this achievement reflects the Group’s con»»»

LONDON: On March 26, representatives of the US and Iraqi governments gathered in Irbil for the first meeting of the new US-Iraq High Joint Coordination Committee, set up at Washington’s urging in a bid to keep Iraq out of the current conflict in the region. The following day, the US Embassy in Bagh»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister said on Tuesday the Islamic republic knew how to “resist bullying,” as a ceasefire was due to expire and Tehran had yet to formally respond to an invite to talks with the US in Islamabad. “Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and ho»»»

Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday the Islamic republic knew how to "resist bullying", as a ceasefire was due to expire and Tehran had yet to formally respond to an invite to talks with the U.S. in Islamabad. "Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to r»»»

Rising tensions fuel fears of deeper China-Japan military conflict Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Takanami (R) leads the JMSDF fleet during the International Fleet Review to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the JMSDF, at Sagami Bay, off Yokosuka, south of»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi has affirmed that relations between the GCC states and Lebanon are historical and robust, built on and strengthened by numerous foundations. Al Budaiwi emphasized the GCC's support for the Republic of Lebanon»»»

PARIS: Iranian authorities on Tuesday executed a man convicted of helping to set fire to a major mosque in Tehran during protests in January, the judiciary said. Amir Ali Mirjafari was accused of setting fire to the Gholhak Grand Mosque and also working with the Israeli espionage agency Mossad, the»»»

MLP Group reported a strong start to 2026, with the value of signed lease agreements up 186% y/y in Q1. Annualized rental income from new contracts reached EUR 3.8 mln, compared to EUR 1.3 mln a year earlier. Leased space totaled 56,000 m², up 144% y/y. The company said the results reflect strong d»»»

CTP, active in 11 countries with over 14 mln m² of space, is continuing rapid expansion in Poland after surpassing 1 mln m² in 2025. The company targets around 1.5 mln m² and aims to increase its share in new lease agreements. Despite a weaker European economy, Poland remains attractive for logisti»»»

Enea plans to focus this year on preparing investments in energy storage, described as its “top priority,” according to vice president Bartosz Krysta. The company already has grid connection permits for nearly 1.4 GW of storage capacity, mainly standalone units, with additional projects planned alo»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that Qatar continues to maintain ongoing communication with various parties, including the United States, to follow developments amid current tensions and to s»»»