Russian High-Precision Weapons Score Direct Hits on Ukraine's Hardware and Key Defense Facilities
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces destroyed two HIMARS launchers of the Ukrainian armed forces and carried out six group strikes with high-precision long-range weapons and drone strikes on the military infrastructure of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "From April 18 to April 2»»»
Libya and Korea discuss resuming stalled housing projects
The Director of the National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme, Faisal bin Dardaf, held a meeting last Tuesday (21 April) with the Korean Ambassador to discuss resuming and reactivating stalled housing projects to ensure their completion according to approved plans. The meeting emphasiz»»»
Labour Market Discrimination Most Common in Hiring and Pay
Discrimination when applying for a job was reported by 53.7% of a total of 592 respondents in a survey by the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD). According to 47.8%, there is discrimination when hiring, and according to 33.1% - when paying. The CPD study analyzes the manifestati»»»
Prosecution Probes Possible Mismanagement in Connection with Free Roadside Assistance at Road Authority
The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has launched pre-trial proceedings on its own initiative, following a media report about potential abuses at the Road Infrastructure Agency and the free roadside assistance service, the prosecution said. Under the proceedings, witnesses are questioned, documents h»»»
Over 8,000 Russian Civilians Killed by Ukraine Since February 2022 - Ambassador Miroshnik
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 8,000 Russian civilians have been killed and almost 20,000 have been injured in attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces since February 2022, Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy for crimes of the Kiev regime, said on Friday. "The total number of »»»
23 Romanian entrepreneurial companies received the Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” certification
Over 100 companies participated in this edition of the program, of which 30 reached the main stage, that of the workshops and recertification interviews conducted by Deloitte Romania together with the program partners, a stage that allowed them to analyze their performance according to the Deloitte»»»
‘Shukran, UAE’: How a Dubai community choir turned real-life stories into a musical tribute
Dubai: For many residents in the UAE, stories of opportunity, safety, and belonging are deeply personal. But this Dubai-based choir is bringing those stories to life through music. Dubai Camerata Singers has released “Shukran, UAE: A Tribute of Gratitude,” a non-commercial video built around a chor»»»
Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing trade ties with Uzbekistan
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently held a meeting with H E Ashraf Khodjaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State of Qatar, who was received by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, QC Board Member and Head of the Food Security Committee. The meeting reviewed economic and trade relat»»»
Iran Provided Exceptions for Russia, Other Countries in Hormuz Strait Tariffs - Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran has provided exceptions for a number of countries, including Russia, regarding transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian parliament Hamid Reza Haji Babaei said Thursday»»»
Lebanese ambassador says Trump's help 'can make Lebanon great again'
Speaking alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Israel and Lebanon “have never been next to each other more than today.” Leiter thanked Trump and Vice President JD Vance for a day he said was decades in the making. “We are going to keep going, working»»»
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»
Minister of Environment and Climate Change meets Georgia’s Ambassador
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of Georgia to the State of Qatar H E Varlam Avaliani. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of environment, »»»
Qatar, Mauritania discuss cooperation
Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the State H E Mohamed Mohamed Abdullah Bebane. During the meeting, cooperation between the two countries in the security fields were reviewed, an»»»
Romanian defense minister, Greek ambassador discuss boosting defense cooperation
Minister of National Defense Radu Miruta met on Thursday with the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Romania, Evangelia Lili Grammatika, for discussions that focused on strengthening defense cooperation, the Ministry of National Defense said in a release.According to the release, the minister h»»»
Crown Custodian receives National Order of Legion of Honor, in rank of Officer, from France
The Custodian of the Crown, Margareta, hosted, on Thursday, in the Hall of Kings, the Elisabeta Palace Evening dedicated to the French Republic, on which occasion Her Majesty was awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honor, in the rank of Officer.In his speech, the French Ambassador to Romani»»»
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re fly»»»
Municipalities step up inspections, record 4,243 violations in Q1
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has released its statistical report on the performance of municipalities across the country during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting extensive efforts in public health oversight, regulatory compliance, and service delivery. According to the report, mu»»»
Moldova’s industrial output up 2.4% y/y in January-February
Moldova’s industrial production (chart) increased by 2.4% year-on-year in January-February 2026, supported by strong growth in the energy sector, while a steep contraction in extractive industries weighed on overall performance, the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) reported. »»»
Saudi Arabia, Switzerland Sign Agreement on Reciprocal Protection of Investments
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif have participated in the Saudi-Swiss Investment Roundtable Meeting in Jeddah, which was followed by the signing of an investment agreement between the two countries. The meeting took pla»»»
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re fly»»»
Iran Hopes Russia Will Soon Resume Work on Completing Bushehr NPP - Ambassador
Iran is in contact with Russia regarding the continued construction of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and hopes for a speedy resumption of work, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. On April 15, Russian Consul General in Isfahan Andrey Zhiltsov told Sputnik that Russia had»»»
King Charles to visit US as political ties fray under Trump
London: King Charles III heads to the United States on Monday with transatlantic tensions over the Iran war and the Epstein scandal's long shadow threatening to intrude on the landmark visit. Both Buckingham Palace and the British government have said the four?day trip will honour the historic rela»»»
Israeli-Lebanese Talks Went Very Well, Ceasefire Will Be Extended for 3 Weeks - Trump
The negotiations between Israel and Lebanon went very well, and the ceasefire in southern Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, US President Donald Trump said. "The President of the United States, DONALD J. TRUMP, Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, A»»»
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Extended by 3 Weeks after White House Meeting
Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks after a high-level meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump hosted Israel's ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Moawad in the Oval Office for a second round of»»»
Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
President Donald Trump's “gold card” visa, where a foreigner can shell out at least $1 million to legally live and work in the U.S., has been approved for one person, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Thursday — appearing to fall a bit short of an earlier claim. After it launched in December, »»»
Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: President Trump meets with U.S., Israeli and Lebanese officials in the Oval Office on April 23. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country’s ceasefire “violations”, as Lebanon and Israel’s US ambassadors were set to»»»
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks – Ya Libnan
Share: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing behind him, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026. SUMMARY Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a mee»»»
India accelerates transport electrification as fuel supply risks mount
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shown how vulnerable India is in securing oil and gas supplies. The South Asian country is the world’s third-largest consumer of oil and imports about 85% of its demand. Prior to the conflict, nearly half of those imports passed through the Strait of Horm»»»
India accelerates transport electrification as fuel supply risks mount
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shown how vulnerable India is in securing oil and gas supplies. The South Asian country is the world’s third-largest consumer of oil and imports about 85% of its demand. Prior to the conflict, nearly half of those imports passed through the Strait of Horm»»»
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended by three weeks: White House
WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said. Trump’s post Thursday afternoon said that “High Ranking Representatives” of the two countries met with him, Vice President JD V»»»
Tunisia–Japan cooperation: closure of project to reduce non-revenue water in Sfax
Tunis, April 24 (TAP) - The closing ceremony of the non-revenue water reduction project in Greater Sfax was held this Thursday in the same city. The initiative was carried out by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in partnership with...»»»
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»
White House to host Israel, Lebanon talks Thursday - UPI.com
President Donald Trump is expected to briefly take part in negotiations between Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors at the White House on Thursday. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon were expected to hold talks at the White House on Thurs»»»
QC explores investment prospects with Uzbekistan to boost ties
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber (QC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Uzbekistan during a high-level meeting with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar HE Ashraf Khodjaev. The ambassador was received by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, QC Board Member and H»»»
Sheikh Joaan’s leadership strengthens Asian unity: OCA Director-General
Tribune News Network Doha Husain Al Musallam, Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has said that the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 represents a significant milestone in the journey of Asian Olympic work, under the leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Presi»»»
QMC CHAIRMAN MEETS IRAQI AMBASSADOR
Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met with Ambassador of Iraq to Qatar HE Mohammed Jaafar Al Sadr on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation and coordination between the two countries in the media field and ways to support and»»»
Customs and Qatar Aviation Services to ease personal import clearances
QNA Doha The General Authority of Customs and Qatar Aviation Services on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in general customs clearance for personal imports, aiming to improve service quality, simplify procedures, expedite transactions, and enhance the effic»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER RECEIVES GEORGIA’S AMBASSADOR
Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Georgia to Qatar HE Varlam Avaliani on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of environment, in addition t»»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘No Moo’
With the fun slogan of “No moos allowed: Plant-based drinks made from your favorite seeds,” and its vibrantly-colored packaging, this emerging Saudi-made brand is making an ethical splash into mugs and cups throughout the Kingdom. Currently available in four flavors, each with its own singular-colo»»»
Trump to attend Israel-Lebanon talks on ceasefire extension: White House
WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks at the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile»»»
At least 17 Somali migrants die after boat capsizes off Algeria
MOGADISHU: A boat capsized in waters between Algeria and Spain, leaving at least 17 Somali migrants dead, Somalia’s ambassador to Algeria said Thursday. Ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan told Somali state media that he was contacted by distressed parents searching for information about their missing re»»»
Israel’s Independence Day under the shadow of war after 7 October
Born out of the need for safety, Israel today finds itself navigating a reality defined by recurring conflict and persistent insecurity. As another Independence Day has passed, for West Jerusalem the sense of permanence it was meant to symbolize remains elusive. Military strength has grown, yet las»»»
Shadow of failed 1983 agreement haunts new Israeli-Lebanon talks
As Lebanon prepares to resume direct discussions with Israel, the ghost of the May 17 Agreement of 1983 – a deal that was signed but never implemented – is haunting the new round of negotiations. President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are facing a smear c»»»
Former police officer arrested for alleged mass shooting plot in New Orleans - UPI.com
Christopher Gillum faces charges of making terroristic threats. Photo courtesy the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office April 23 (UPI) -- Law enforcement in Louisiana announced Thursday that they arrested a former police officer from North Carolina on allegations he planned to carry out a mass shooting»»»
Washington Tightens Conditions on Lebanese Army, Unconditional Aid Ends
As US-brokered direct talks between Lebanon and Israel unfold in Washington, Congress is stepping up pressure of a different kind, pushing the Lebanese army to act on pledges to disarm Hezbollah or face a freeze in annual US military aid. Senior congressional sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Repub»»»
Relief agency warns global aid will drop due to Iran war fuel costs
OSLO: The Iran war is having a devastating humanitarian impact globally with higher energy prices making everything from filling the tank of an aid lorry to paying employees and buying food for displaced people costlier, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday.The NRC is one of »»»
Lebanon to request end to attacks, Trump 'to attend' Lebanon-Israel talks
Tonight's second round of preparatory direct talks between Lebanon and Israel will be held at the White House instead of the State Department, Lebanese TV networks said. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 pm Beirut time (8:00 pm GMT). MTV and Al-Arabiya later reported that U.S. President Donald Tru»»»
London landlords caught advertising ‘Muslim only’ flats
Landlords across London and the south-east of the UK have been illegally advertising properties exclusively for Muslim tenants, in an apparent breach of Britain’s equality laws, according to an investigation published by The Telegraph on Wednesday. Listings on Facebook and Telegram posted across mu»»»
Qatar Customs, Qatar Aviation Services sign MoU to facilitate clearance of personal imports
DOHA: The General Authority of Customs and Qatar Aviation Services signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to enhance cooperation in the field of general customs clearance for personal imports, aiming to improve service quality, simplify procedures, expedite transactions, and enhance the e»»»
Wartime exit: Why the US Navy chief’s departure matters now
The abrupt departure of US Navy Secretary John Phelan has come at a particularly sensitive moment — with American naval forces deeply engaged in operations linked to the Iran conflict and a fragile ceasefire still holding. The Pentagon announced that Phelan was leaving “effective immediately,” offe»»»