‘Global efforts needed to eliminate former Syrian regime’s chemical weapons programme remnants’
QNA The Hague The State of Qatar stressed the importance of coordinated international efforts to eliminate the remnants of the former Syrian regime’s chemical weapons programme, praising the cooperation of the fraternal Syrian Arab Republic with the organisation and international partners. This cam»»»
Qatar Charity, Yemen Humanitarian Fund join hands to implement $180,000 project
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to implement an urgent humanitarian project in Abs District in north-western Yemen. The project aims t»»»
Man arrested after Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Altman’s home and HQ threat
The home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was struck with a Molotov cocktail on Friday, San Francisco police said in a statement later confirmed by Altman. The individual was later arrested after appearing at the company’s headquarters and allegedly threatening to burn it down. The incidents unfolded withi»»»
RT’s Steve Sweeney recounts missile strike in Lebanon as Tucker Carlson calls attack deliberate
American journalist Tucker Carlson has said an Israeli strike targeting RT correspondent Steve Sweeney in Lebanon was an “attempted assassination,” as he spoke with the reporter about the attack and his work in conflict zones. Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured last month when an Is»»»
UAE, Indian foreign ministers discuss regional security
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to discuss regional security following Iran's unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks against the UAE a»»»
Appeals panel: Ballroom construction can continue for now - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump shows a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October. An appeals court ruled Saturday that construction can continue on the ballroom. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- A panel of judges said Saturday it will»»»
New lease of life for Olympic rowing venue
Twenty‑two years after its construction, Greece’s Olympic Rowing Center at Schinias, northeast of Athens, is undergoing a full restoration, with its 2.2‑kilometer water course already back in use by the national team. The site, built for €88 million inside the environmentally sensitive Schinias wet»»»
Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins
Kyiv: A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen»»»
Deployment of New Low-Orbital Broadband Communications Satellite Group 'Major Event' - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the deployment of the new low-orbital broadband communications satellite group a "major event." "First of all, I want to congratulate you and all our cosmonauts, as well as everyone who has been or is involved in space activities, on this holiday. This year, »»»
Artemis II crew splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after moon mission - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist as teams work to bring the crewmembers aboard USS John P. Murtha, on Friday, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Califo»»»
How Ukrainian spies are allegedly working against Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»
Rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures forecast across UAE Sunday
rain howDubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday as unsettled weather continues, with temperatures set to fall and winds picking up, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective clouds bring»»»
Iraq's Parliament holds session to elect new president
Baghdad, Iraq: The Council of Representatives of Iraq held a session on Saturday to elect a new President of the Republic. Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Halbousi opened the session after the quorum was achieved with the attendance of 223 MPs. In a speech during the session, Al Halbousi said that 1»»»
Qatar sends 14th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent a 14th identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April HE Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, regarding»»»
Qatar sends 14th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
New York, USA: The State of Qatar has sent a 14th identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, rega»»»
US official denies report Washington agreed to unfreeze Iran assets
Washington, United States: A senior US official denied on Saturday a report saying Washington had agreed to release Iran's frozen assets held in foreign banks. Iranian and US delegations have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan for talks aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. Tehran earlier said an»»»
GCC countries achieve economic growth in third quarter of 2025
Muscat: The economy of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states grew in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting its sustained ability to balance the role of the oil sector while enhancing the contribution of non-oil activities to gross domestic product (GDP). In its recent report, the GCC Sta»»»
Why the Philippines is shifting focus from remittances to diaspora engagement
Dubai: The Philippines is redefining its approach to the 10.7 million Filipinos living abroad. Historically reliant on remittances, the country is now turning to its diaspora as “permanent strategic partners” for long-term development. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has shifted the agen»»»
Delegations Meet Pakistani PM Ahead of Expected Iran-US Talks
Iran’s delegation, headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, as part of high-level diplomatic engagements ahead of expected talks with US officials later on Saturday. US Vice President JD Vance also met with the Pakistani PM, media reports said. P»»»
Iran, Lebanon Bore Brunt of Missiles and Drones Launched During War
Some three-quarters of the airstrikes during the Middle East war targeted sites in Iran or Lebanon, according to an AFP analysis of data from ACLED, a non-profit that tracks political violence worldwide. At least 7,700 strikes or series of strikes by missiles, drones, rockets or bombs, were recorde»»»
US and Iran Envoys Meet Pakistani PM as Negotiations Kick off
Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin negotiations towards a deal to end the Middle East war unleashed six weeks earlier by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With the talks under way at Islamabad's Serena Hotel, Iranian med»»»
President reviews development plans for Aravan district - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited Aravan district as part of his working trip to Osh region. District head Daniyar Erkimbaev briefed the president on progress in improving the social sector and infrastructure, as well as future development prospects. Between 2021 and 2025, notable progr»»»
EUR 12,000 Intended for Vote-buying Found in Targovishte, Two Men Detained
Hidden in a belt, EUR 12,000 and lists of names were found on two individuals detained during a police operation in Targovishte, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev wrote on Facebook on Saturday. Following a tip-off about organized vote-buying, officers of the Ministry conducte»»»
Ukraine Can Play Useful Role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain Says
Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology as among the best in the world. Britain has organized discussions this month among more than 30 nations on how to reopen the strait, amid an »»»
Ukraine Loses Over 345 Soldiers to Russian Forces in Past Day - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 345 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "The losses suffered by Ukrainian armed forces amounted to more than 345»»»
Justice Minister Adamant that Sarafov Cannot Continue as Acting Prosecutor General
The statutory time limit introduced by the legislature for temporarily performing the duties of Prosecutor General is six months, yet Borislav Sarafov has held the post for nearly three years, and in this situation there is no way he can continue to perform the functions of Prosecutor General, said»»»
Abu Dhabi launches campaign to keep beaches clean and safe
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the capital have stepped up efforts to promote cleaner, safer beaches, launching a public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging visitors to take greater responsibility for preserving the emirate’s coastline. The initiative, titled “Our Home, Our Responsibility – Our Beac»»»
Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after record-breaking lunar flyby
NASA celebrated late Friday as four astronauts splashed down safely off the California coast, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for the US space agency’s ambitions to return humans to the moon. The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts sp»»»
Dubai Police issue fresh alert on phone and SMS scams
Dubai: Dubai Police have renewed their warning to residents about a surge in fraud attempts involving fake phone calls and text messages posing as officials or bank staff. The alert comes as part of the force’s ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” campaign, which aims to educate the public on how scammers a»»»
Middle East war live: US delegation arrives in Pakistan for peace talks with Iranian officials
Top US officials landed in Islamabad on Saturday to meet with representatives from Iran for peace talks aimed at ending the six-week-old war that has killed thousands of people across the Middle East. Read our liveblog to follow the latest developments. • US Vice President JD Vance »»»
Reporters - Somalia, the Islamic State group's new front line in Africa
Jihadists from the Islamic State (IS) group have established a stronghold in Somalia’s Puntland region, operating largely undisturbed across a vast mountainous area after setbacks in Iraq and Syria and using it as a base for wider operations in Africa and beyond. Local authorities have launched a m»»»
Taiwan Spotted Chinese Warplanes as Xi Met Opposition Leader in Beijing
Taiwan's defense ministry said on Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China's president was meeting the Taiwanese opposition leader. Late on Friday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwa»»»
Report: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Has Severe and Disfiguring Wounds
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters. Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's»»»
US-Iran: More Than Four Decades of Enmity
The United States and Iran have been sworn enemies since the 1979 revolution and the hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. On Saturday, the arch-foes are set to hold talks in Islamabad to end more than a month of war in the Middle East, as a fragile ceasefire holds despite deep mutual mistrus»»»
UAE economy defies global turbulence, accelerates growth with strong resilience
The UAE economy has once again demonstrated exceptional resilience and agility in the face of global financial and geopolitical volatility, emerging as one of the fastest-recovering economies worldwide. Built on strong fiscal foundations, diversified growth strategies, and forward-looking policies,»»»
'A Perfect Mission': Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth
An elated NASA late Friday was celebrating its successful voyage around the Moon, after four astronauts safely returned to Earth having completed the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years. The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts -- three Americans and one Canadian -- splashed down without a »»»
Egypt, Russia Hope to Speed up Construction of El Dabaa Nuclear Plant
Egypt and Russia are pushing to accelerate construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and keep it on schedule. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat stressed the need for closer coordination between Egyptian and Russian institutions to deliver the project. Meeting»»»
US Trade Representative: China Involvement in Iran Would Complicate Matters
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday that the United States is trying to maintain a stable relationship with China, but if Beijing gets involved with Iran in a way that is counter to US interests, that would complicate matters. “The underlying goals of our economies are so differ»»»
Cabinet introduces ban on drywall imports to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a temporary restriction on the import of gypsum boards, panels, and similar products without ornamentation, faced with paper or cardboard, classified under the Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature Code 6809 11 000 0. The ban on impor»»»
'A perfect mission': Artemis II astronauts return to Earth
San Diego: The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years. Mission commander Reid Wiseman reported that the crewmembers --»»»
Iranians Look at Pakistan Talks with Mixture of Skepticism, Outright Fear
Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of skepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy a “whole civilization.” Talks between the US and I»»»
Iran sets 'preconditions' ahead of ceasefire talks as Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' US
Iranian and US delegations headed for Islamabad on Friday ahead of ceasefire negotiations between the two countries that threaten to be derailed by deep disagreements. While Iran said it would only begin talks if Washington accepted its "preconditions", Vice President JD Vance warned Teh»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey discuss financing of green projects - | 24.KG
On April 10, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency between representatives of the Turkish company Yapi Merkezi and the management of the Kyrgyz Green Infrastructure Fund. During the meeting, the Turkish side presented its international experience in implementing projects in the const»»»
Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Talks With US
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry on Friday confirmed the arrival of an Iranian delegation to participate in talks with the United States and expressed hope for constructive dialogue. "A high-powered delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Speaker of the Iranian. Parliament H.E. Mohammad Bag»»»
Seoul’s missing $7.8bn central bank surplus
South Korea submitted a KRW26.2trillion ($19.2bn) "war supplementary budget" to the National Assembly that unusually omits surplus funds from the Bank of Korea (BoK), drawing fire from legislative watchdogs on April 9, Chosun Daily reports. »»»
Venezuelan opposition calls for elections citing "absolute absence" of Maduro
Venezuela's opposition moved on April 10 to force the question of presidential elections, arguing that the constitutional window for addressing the power vacuum left by the removal of Nicolás Maduro has now closed, and that a vote must follow within 30 days. »»»
PANNIER: Taliban look north for friends
Central Asia’s governments were probably not best pleased when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, but most of them have since tried to make the most of the status quo. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turk»»»
Brazil bets on AI data hub ambitions as companies pour billions into smart logistics
Brazil's government unveiled plans to position the country as a major global hub for artificial intelligence data processing and storage, just as Brazilian and multinational companies race to automate their logistics networks in a sign of the country's broader digital transformation ambitions. »»»
Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin
Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»
Iran's military warns forces 'on the trigger' as Islamabad talks set to begin
Iran's central military command warned on April 10 that its armed forces remain at full combat readiness and will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the statement hours before US and Iranian delegations are due to sit down for ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. »»»