The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The announcement came despite a ceasefire agreed on Wednesday aimed at pausing th»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Easter celebrations at St Anthony Cathedral of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Essam Ashour, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the UAE, alongside members of»»»

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Sunday met separately with Ambassador of the Republic of The Sudan to the State of Qatar, HE Badr Al Din Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed and Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar, HE Cheikh Tidiane Sall. During »»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Sunday received a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of Portugal to Qatar HE Ana Filomena da Costa Rocha. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassador success in fulfilling her duties, affirming commitment»»»

The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. The US Central Command said the blockade would apply to »»»

Just over two years ago, he was an unknown figure in Hungarian public life. Out of nothing, he built the largest opposition party, which, after 16 years, defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, long considered unbeatable.Magyar had always aspired to wield significant influence, but it took a long time befo»»»

The UAE National Program for Readiness and Response, Jahiziyah, on Saturday launched the country’s first specialised national program to train surgeons in emergency management and disaster preparedness. This strategic initiative reflects the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to strengthening nationa»»»

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Dubai: Kuwait has added 25 new names to its national terrorism list, including 24 citizens and one non-Kuwaiti, bringing the total number of individuals and entities designated to 219. According to Al Rai Arabic daily, the move was announced by the Special Committee tasked with the implementation o»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, on Sunday, met separately with Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to the State of Qatar HE Badr Al Din Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed, and Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar HE Cheikh Tidiane Sall. During th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, on Sunday April 12, 2026, met separately with Ambassador of the Republic of The Sudan to the State of Qatar, HE Badr Al Din Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed and Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar, HE Cheikh »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently issued a circular requiring imported medicines to have at least two-thirds of their remaining shelf life upon entry into Qatar. The directive, issued by the Ministry's Department of Pharmacy and Drug Control, aims to strengthen the quality standar»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades, in an election that’s drawn in the EU, US, and Ukraine. RT explores the players, the stakes, and the dirty tricks shaping the Hungarian election. We’ve delved into the election in our ‘Battle for Hungar»»»

Driven by spiralling electricity tariffs, erratic supply, and policy uncertainty, Pakistan citizens — particularly the urban middle and upper classes — opted out of a failing electricity grid. What began as a private coping mechanism has, quite unexpectedly, evolved into a strategic national buffer»»»

Doha, Qatar: In just over three months, the Years of Culture partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding, and human connection. Years of Culture Adviser on Latin A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa Club sealed their dominance in Qatari women’s basketball, clinching the 2025-2026 Qatar Basketball League title for a third consecutive season. The champions lifted the trophy despite a narrow 68-72 defeat to Al Shamal in their final match, the only loss in an otherwise domi»»»

Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»

Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»

The 70-member Iranian delegation taking part in negotiations in Pakistan today is being led by one of Tehran’s most prominent non-clerical figures, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Caroline Baum takes a look at the man Iran has entrusted with securing an end to the war on terms »»»

Tribune News Network Doha In just over three months, the Years of Culture’s (YoC) partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding and human connection. Mohammed Al Kuw»»»

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»»»

1 of 2 | Blood and a machete lie on the platform after a man was shot by New York Police Department officers inside Grand Central Station in New York City Saturday. Three victims were hospitalized in stable condition with knife wounds and the suspect is dead, according to police. Photo by Olga Fedo»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19. The update was provided by Deputy Chairperson and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva, who said preparations are continuing on schedule. Mateva stat»»»

A Syrian man on Saturday buried his wife and four of his five children, killed in the massive wave of Israeli strikes that pounded Beirut earlier this week, laying them to rest in Deir Ezzor province in northeastern Syria. It was not the homecoming they had anticipated when they fled to Lebanon six»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at diff»»»

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday reiterated his group's rejection of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, where authorities reported 10 people killed in Israeli attacks in the south. The office of President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that officials from Lebanon, Israel and»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Autonomy-Lacking Gov’t Prolonging Israeli Aggression at Expense of Civilian Lives 11-04-2026 14:41 PM MP Hasan Fadla»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has introduced a new set of regulations outlining violations and penalties for hospitality facilities in Mecca and Medina during the Hajj season, in a move aimed at improving service standards for pilgrims. The ministry said the Hajj season extends annually»»»

A senior Iraqi security official told AFP that a drone crashed near a group of US diplomats inside the grounds of Baghdad's airport earlier this week as they were escorting an American journalist freed after a recent kidnapping. The account shed light on a statement issued Thursday by the US State »»»

TUNIS, April 11 (TAP) – Tunisia’s ambassador to Finland, Nabiha Hajjaji, held talks on Friday with Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Finnish Parliament Johannes Koskinen to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two...»»»

Israel said Friday it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah when it holds talks with Lebanon's government next week in Washington. The Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors spoke to set up the talks that will open Tuesday at the State Department. Israel "agreed to begin formal peace negotiations" »»»

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: A 10-year-old Indian student has shared her joy and pride after her letter to the leadership expressing gratitude for life in Dubai has been acknowledged by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of »»»

WASHINGTON: NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned safely to Earth, completing the first crewed mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years. The Orion spacecraftsplashed downin the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 5:07pm local time (00:07 GMT) on Friday, following a high»»»

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,»»»

Bogotá: Colombia slapped 100 percent tariffs on Ecuadorean imports on Friday in response to a similar move by its South American neighbor the day before, the Ministry of Commerce said. The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa cr»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

More than 125,000 civilian facilities have been damaged or destroyed in the US-Israeli attacks across Iran, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said on Friday. Pir-Hossein Kolivand told Iranian state television that around 100,000 homes and at least 23,500 shops were hit during the »»»

Senior US and Iranian leaders were in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for negotiations to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance»»»

Türkiye and Syria are moving to forge a broad strategic partnership spanning all areas of cooperation, backing reconstruction and efforts to restore stability after 14 years of war. A flurry of meetings in recent days has aimed to accelerate coordination between the neighbors across multiple sector»»»

Lebanon is set to enter direct negotiations with Israel for the first time, marking a fundamental shift in how the state manages the conflict and underscoring its insistence on sovereign decision-making free of external tutelage. The shift follows Iranian attempts to preserve what is known as the “»»»

Social media users are claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron circulated a photo of Melania Trump, the wife of US President Donald Trump, appearing with Jeffrey Epstein. However, the image has been digitally altered and was never shared by Macron. The misinformation began circulating after »»»

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 --»»»

Lebanon, under sustained Israeli air strikes and an open war, is entering a pivotal week as it prepares for preliminary meetings expected next week that could open a new negotiating track to secure a ceasefire, stabilize the border, and regulate the south. The move brings Lebanese-Israeli negotiati»»»

Lebanon's presidency said Friday that a meeting would be held with Israel in Washington next week to discuss a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war and the start of negotiations between the neighbors. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has repeatedly expressed readiness for direct talks with Israel si»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had opted for a gradual approach in negotiations with Lebanon, sources close to Netanyahu said on Friday. This means that Israel will start with technical and procedural issues before moving to major files, depending on the trajectory of US-Iran talks that »»»

Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings. US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in the six-week war on Tues»»»