Iconic Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahad, widely known as the “Lady of the Gulf Screen”, has died at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness, in a loss that has reverberated across the Arab artistic community. The announcement was made on Tuesday via the official account of the Al Fahad Artistic Produ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been awarded the Golden Award by Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) at the 12th National Cyber Drill Ceremony (2025), recognising HMC’s outstanding performance across the entire healthcare sector. The National Cyber Drill, conducted annual»»»

Dubai: Two Filipino household workers were fatally shot by their employer inside a residential property in Beirut, Lebanon on April 15, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers confirmed, adding that the suspect has been arrested and remains in police custody pending formal charges. The victims, bot»»»

The Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan approved in the third reading a bill on the construction of a new high-voltage power line from Kemin to Balykchy and a 500-kilovolt substation. The project cost is €67.7 million. The Europe»»»

Kyrgyzstan will become Central Asia’s hub for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Justin Sun, founder of Tron blockchain platform, posted on X after visiting Kyrgyzstan. He said Kyrgyzstan left a deep impression on him. «From the city to the mountains, from conversations to culture, every d»»»

Mexico City: A gunman killed a Canadian tourist and wounded six other people on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the heavily visited destination in central Mexico, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, according to a»»»

SEOUL: The United States has partly restricted the sharing of satellite intelligence on North Korea with South Korea due to recent remarks by Seoul’s unification minister about one of Pyongyang’s nuclear facilities, reports said on Tuesday. Chung Dong-young told South Korea’s parliament last month »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) has reached a new milestone, recording 1.25 million visits in 2025 as the highest since it opened its doors to the public in November 2017, underscoring its growing role as a vibrant cultural and knowledge hub in the country. The figure marks a rise from 1.»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions Monday on 75 people closely tied to members of Mexico's infamous Sinaloa Cartel. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- The State Department has imposed visa restrictions on 75 people with close ties to the Sinaloa »»»

An elderly woman who forgot a bag containing €30,000, gold sovereigns and jewelry on an Athens bus was reunited with her belongings after the items were found and returned, according to state broadcaster ERT on Monday. The incident occurred on Route 856 when the woman stepped off the bus without re»»»

The third annual conference under the SUMMIT (Sofia University Marking Momentum for Innovation and Technological Transfer) project will take place at the Rectorate of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, the university's press office said. The scientific forum will officially open on April 21 at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), one of the centers under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work yesterday launched its new strategy for 2026-2030, marking a significant milestone in its institutional development and a new phase in its efforts to enhance social saf»»»

The buildup of nuclear potential by the United Kingdom and France is leading to an escalating nuclear arms race and is inconsistent with the goals of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. According to the dip»»»

Hong Kong: English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take»»»

Tisza Party leader and prime minister-designate Péter Magyar on Monday named seven ministers of his future government and announced nine additional ministries at a press conference in Budapest following the first meeting of the party’s parliamentary faction. Magyar said the Tisza government, expect»»»

The Israeli air force conducted a strike on the settlement of Qaaqaaiyet El Jisr in southern Lebanon, injuring six people, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Monday. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed»»»

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items ‌that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»

At least 128 people contacted the Bishkek State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center regarding tick bites. According to the center, including eight people (four adults and four children) were vaccinated with immunoglobulin against tick-borne encephalitis. A total of 189 people have been»»»

Gold prices eased on Tuesday as the dollar firmed, while investors waited to see if the US and Iran are meeting this week for peace talks after renewed tensions over the weekend. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,807.91 per ounce, as of 0217 GMT, extending its fall from Monday when it hit the lowest le»»»

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items ‌that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»

Ever since the US and Israel began their war against Iran on 28 February, attention has naturally focused on the Gulf and the wider Middle East, with some looking as far as Russia and China as Iran’s natural allies. Yet on the other side of the world, in Latin America, Iran has also had ties. Polit»»»

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capital I»»»

‌Representatives for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” have held discussions with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World ‌about managing ‌supply chains ‌and ⁠other infrastructure projects in ⁠Gaza, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing ⁠three people familiar ‌with ‌the matter. The ‌talks »»»

The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating Mills over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Monday filed a resolution to expel fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI»»»

DUBAI: A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallized fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-US talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital. Officials and analysts expect the next round of negot»»»

LONDON: The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday. The small container ship, which is part of the Islamic»»»

Increased military use has put strain on the key NATO jet fuel pipeline, the Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS), disrupting deliveries of commercial supplies, Bloomberg has reported. The Cold War-era pipeline, which runs through Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, has long»»»

More than 3,000 people have reportedly suffered sexual abuse as minors within the Spanish Catholic Church, according to a eight-year investigation by the El Pais newspaper which published its latest findings on Monday. The outlet began collecting data on sex crimes within the church in 2018, when o»»»

Israel is promoting a new Dead Sea festival, Pride Land, as the “biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever in the Middle East,” with the event billed as a four-day gathering focused on performances, parties, exhibitions, and queer culture. The official Israel account on X claimed on Monday that the festival wou»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance has ordered a man to repay Dh128,333.33 to his brother, along with 9 per cent annual legal interest from the date the lawsuit was filed until full settlement, after unlawfully withholding proceeds from the sale of inherited land. The court »»»

US Central Command said American forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to Iranian ports since the blockade of Iranian maritime routes began last week. According to the military statement, the measure targets ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal waters, as tensions »»»

A deal with Iran under Trump would unlock a broader security framework that benefits not just Israel and the Middle East, but also Europe, the United States and other regions tied to energy, trade and shipping stability, the White House argues in an X post. The White House's claim is anchored on th»»»

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana: A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating from his wife and used an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction. The violence reverberated across Shreveport a da»»»

LONDON: Even before the outbreak of the latest war, Iran was in deep economic trouble. In the immediate aftermath of the 12-Day War in June and July last year, during which the US and Israel struck Iranian nuclear facilities, an analysis by independent nonprofit Iran Focus laid bare the reality of »»»

MEXICO CITY: A Canadian woman was shot dead and 13 others were hurt in a shooting Monday at Mexico’s famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman, whose nationality was unknown, killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination in central Mexico, home to pr»»»

Two Southwest Airlines flights over Nashville International Airport came within 500 feet of each other -- nearly the length of two football fields -- after an air traffic controller had to correct orders given to one place taking off and another that was arriving. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI »»»

With a star-studded line-up of influential leaders who have made their mark across sectors, Limitless: The UAE Power Women’s Forum gets under way today at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai. Presented by Tristar in association with Gulf News, the forum centres on the theme of leadership and »»»

From the announcement of a new EU age-verification app to a video summit of European leaders and legal threats in Australia, governments moved quickly this week on a debate years in the making. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam has more in Tech 24. The European Commission, on Wednesday, unveiled what Bruss»»»

Elon Musk did not appear Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had issued the summons in February as part of an investigation into allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The probe was later expanded to include dissemination of Holocaust denia»»»

Elon Musk did not appear Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had issued the summons in February as part of an investigation into allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The probe was later expanded to include dissemination of Holocaust denia»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Iran has not changed its decision to refuse a second round of negotiations with the United States despite a claim by US President Donald Trump that his negotiating team was on its way to Pakistan, Tasnim News Agency reported on April 20. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran in a post on his Truth Social account on April 20, signalling Washington's wider war aims as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. "Israel»»»