Pakistan PM: US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere'
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire "everywhere", including Lebanon, following mediation by his government to stop weeks of fighting. "I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Un»»»
Unsettled weather in UAE: Dust, strong winds and rain on the way
Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unsettled conditions across the UAE, with a mix of dust, cloud cover and possible rainfall over the coming days. According to the weather bulletin, fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected initially, becoming cloudier by night with a»»»
Moon streams in 4K glory: How Artemis II's laser tech revolutionises space comms
NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a historic milestone by successfully beaming high-definition 4K video from lunar orbit back to Earth using the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System (O2O). Launched on April 1, 2026, the crewed Orion spacecraft — carrying four astronauts on NASA's fir»»»
Oil plunges, Asia stocks soar after US-Iran ceasefire
Stocks soared and oil plunged in early trade in Asia on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran temporarily to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. On oil markets, the US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled 16.56 percent to $96.39 per b»»»
UAE universities to aid students after school board exam cancellations
Dubai: Amid the widespread cancellation of school board examinations in the UAE amid regional tensions, universities in the country have responded swiftly, pivoting admission processes online and rolling out a raft of student-friendly measures to ensure no one loses their place in higher education.»»»
When crisis hits, universities must become anchors of stability
Universities are often seen as places of discovery, intellectual growth, and personal transformation. Yet their true value becomes most visible during times of crisis. Wars, regional tensions, and global disruptions test not only governments and institutions, but also the resilience of individuals »»»
Abu Dhabi authorities respond to fire at Habshan gas facility
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire at the Habshan gas-processing facility. Further updates will be shared as they become available. The public is urged to follow official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.»»»
ADB launches new trust fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — the first such fund in the region. The Regional Connectivity Fu»»»
All Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact: Space42
ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»
Oil prices tumble sharply on two-week US-Israel-Iran ceasefire
Oil futures tumbled sharply Wednesday as President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran and progress toward a long-term peace agreement, easing fears of prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate crude for near-term delivery fell $18.9»»»
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire and peace talks
The U.S. has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday night. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran's acceptance and said Iran would allow "safe passage" of the Strait of Hormuz during those two weeks "via coordination»»»
Gas shortages spread across France, hitting nearly 20% of stations
Shortages have been worsening at filling stations across France, with around 18% of them having run out of at least one type of fuel, Energy Minister Delegate Maud Bregeon has said. Demand has risen amid capped prices, as Middle East war disruptions have pushed global energy costs up. The disruptio»»»
All Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact: Space42
ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»
Officials seize more than $4M of cocaine from Maryland drug ring - UPI.com
April 7 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in Maryland announced Tuesday that they seized "significant quantities" of illegal drugs, weapons and money as part of a lengthy multi-agency investigation into a drug-trafficking ring. They also reported 12 arrests, with more possible in the future. Wilco»»»
Trump walks back threat to destroy Iranian ‘civilization’
President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran. Just hours after warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuse»»»
UAE Embassy urges citizens to follow Kuwaiti authorities’ instructions
The UAE Embassy in Kuwait has urged Emirati nationals in the country to follow instructions issued by local authorities and remain indoors overnight. In an advisory issued Tuesday, the embassy asked citizens to stay at home from Tuesday evening, April 7, until Wednesday morning, April 8, as a preca»»»
New direct flight to link Karpathos with Verona after tourism push in Italy
Following the promotion of more Greek destinations in Northern Italy by the Greek National Tourism Organization – which participated in two professional workshops organized by the airports of Venice and Verona on March 24 and 25 – a new direct flight is to connect Karpathos with Verona this summer.»»»
‘Mid-term exams for 2nd semester to take account of learning patterns students experienced recently’
QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Khalid Abdullah Al Harqan has reassured students and parents regarding the specifications of the mid-term exams for the second semester, which will begin on Sunday and continue until A»»»
Sheikha Moza honours Akhlaquna Awards 2026 winners
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, honoured the winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards during a ceremony held at Education City, in recognition of the exemplary ethical values reflected in their initiatives and behaviours. Held at Multaqa»»»
PIA Country Manager Malik bids farewell to Qatar after a transformative tenure
Muhammad Waqas Malik, Country Manager of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Qatar, is concluding his tenure with a deep sense of accomplishment, marking the end of a chapter defined by growth, collaboration, and renewed service excellence. Having joined PIA in December 2009 in Karachi’s Reven»»»
Haider Ali brings client-focused expertise to real estate sector
Originally from Pakistan and now proudly based in Doha, Haider Ali is making his mark in Qatar’s thriving real estate sector as a Leasing Agent with NelsonPark Property LLC, one of the country’s most trusted and award-winning real estate agencies. Before relocating to Qatar, Ali built a solid found»»»
Sohni Dharti Forum announces 2026 Executive Committee
Sohni Dharti Forum, a prominent volunteer-driven social organisation representing the Pakistani community in Al Khor, has officially announced its Executive Committee for 2026, reaffirming continuity in leadership and a sustained commitment to community service. The announcement reflects stability »»»
MoJ celebrates 20 years of Civil Code with special editionof Legal and Judicial Journal
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a special issue of its Legal and Judicial Journal to mark two decades since the introduction of the country’s Civil Code. The edition, issued by the Legal and Judicial Studies Centre, coincides with a legal symposium which produced recommenda»»»
Qatar joins Arab experts’ meetingto update model drug control law
QNA Cairo The State of Qatar has participated in the third meeting of an Arab expert committee to update the Arab Model Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The committee features experts and representatives from ministries of justice, interior, health, and relevant authorit»»»
Katara D-G honoured as Cultural Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The open-air theatre at Katara Cultural Village on Tuesday witnessed the honouring of Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director-General of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Qatar on the occasion of his appointment as Cultural Ambass»»»
QRCS provides emergency humanitarian aid to displaced families in southern Syria
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched phase 1 of its emergency humanitarian aid project for displaced families in southern Syria. In cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS), heating oil is being distributed to internally displaced people (IDP»»»
Qatar Charity highlights 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to help vulnerable communities
Tribune News Network Doha Marking World Health Day under the theme ‘Together for health, Stand with science’, Qatar Charity (QC) highlighted a package of 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to expand access to health care for vulnerable groups, particularly children, through tr»»»
Qatar is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Qatari community: Minister
Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and national healthcare institutions, is participating in the observance of World Health Day, which this year is being held under the theme ‘Together for health, stand with science’. The theme, chosen »»»
Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz affect multiple countries: Dr Al Ansari
He noted that disruptions in the strait have already affected multiple countries and international partners, with Qatar placing top priority on the safety of its gas tanker crews operations, he said, would not proceed without clear security assurances. Dr Al Ansari stressed that the Strait of Hormu»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 48 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: sta»»»
Iranian-backed Iraqi militia releases kidnapped American reporter Shelly Kittleson - UPI.com
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad did not immediately release a comment on the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson. File Photo by Maj. Charlie Dietz/U.S. Army | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- An Iranian-backed militia freed an American journalist it kidnapped last month in a prisoner exchange»»»
Qatar supports mediation, prepared for all contingencies: Dr Al Ansari
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), has reaffirmed that Qatar’s position on mediation remains unchanged, expressing full support for ongoing negotiations led by Pakistan despite D»»»
Four injured as missile debris falls on home: MoI
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has confirmed that security authorities responded to an incident caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles falling on a citizen’s residence in Muraikh area. The incident resulted in four moderate injuries, including a Qatari child. E»»»
Qatar: 4 injured, including child, after debris from Iranian missile falls in residential area
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior stated security agencies are dealing with an incident caused by debris from Iranian missiles intercepted by Qatari air defences, according to the Qatar News Agency. Shrapnel fell on a citizen’s house in the Muraikh area of Doha, injuring four people, including a Qatari »»»
Education Ministry implements extended weekend holiday starting Wednesday
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced, in light of the current regional developments and in coordination with the relevant authorities in the State, the implementation of an extended weekend holiday, effective today, 8 April 2026, across all levels, governmen»»»
Australia, Japan, Portugal back Egyptian efforts to contain regional military escalation
Australia, Japan, and Portugal have backed Egyptian efforts to contain regional military escalation and support a diplomatic path to avoid an “explosion” of violence, Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate telephone calls with Australian Foreign Mini»»»
Iran conflict escalates as Trump warns ‘whole civilization will die’
The conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has intensified sharply as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Tehran to accept U.S. demands approaches, with escalating threats targeting critical infrastructure and limited signs of de-escalation. »»»
Egypt’s Safaga 2 terminal receives giant cranes as logistics hub project nears completion
Egypt has received three giant quay cranes and six yard cranes at the Safaga 2 multipurpose terminal, Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir announced on Tuesday. The delivery of the “super post-panamax” cranes, manufactured by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), marks a key stage in compl»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:00 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Beit Hillel with swarms of loitering drones and rocket barrages: statement 46 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters will target gatherings of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Ramot Naftali barracks with a rocket salvo: statement 47 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters will target gatherings of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Ramot Naftali barracks with a rocket salvo: statem»»»
Arson suspected in Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse fire - UPI.com
April 7 (UPI) -- Fire ripped through a Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse early Tuesday in Ontario, Calif., spewing smoke and ash into the sky in a tremendous black plume. The blaze was first reported about 1:45 a.m., and responders from the Ontario Fire Department found heavy smoke and fire when»»»
MoI responds to missile interception debris incident in Muraikh, four injuries reported
Doha, Qatar: As part of the ongoing monitoring of field developments, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that security authorities have responded to an incident resulting from the interception of Iranian missiles by Qatari air defence systems, which led to debris falling on a citizen's residence in»»»
Sheikha Moza honours winners of QF’s Akhlaquna Awards 2026
Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, honored 14 winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday, recognising the outstanding ethical values reflected in their initiatives and conduct. Akhlaquna Day, held at the Multaqa in Education City was attende»»»
Gunfight erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul, two police officers injured
A firefight broke out between police and several gunmen near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye on Tuesday, local media have reported. The building has been closed for months and is said to be unstaffed. It is unclear if it was the target of the attack. According to reports, numerous police»»»
Time for Iran to Surrender—If It Truly Cares About Its People – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political analyst The whole world is watching. Not just wh»»»
Egypt aims to drill 100 exploratory wells by 2026 to boost production, Badawi says at AmCham roundtable
Egypt plans to drill more than 100 exploratory wells by 2026 as part of an ambitious strategy to enhance domestic oil and gas production, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said on Tuesday. Speaking during a roundtable meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo (AmCham), chaired»»»
Opinion | From “Wilson” to “Chatham House”: Building power through ideas, not armies
Some people make the mistake of assessing the power of major states solely through the strength of their armies, the resilience of their economies, or even the prestige of their universities. In reality, a state’s true strength lies in its ability to produce ideas, test them, challenge them, and ul»»»
Egypt, UNDP discuss expanding water climate adaptation projects
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said on Tuesday that Egypt is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to expand climate adaptation projects in the water sector, with a focus on coastal protection and sustainable resource management. In a statem»»»
MSMEDA, Upper Egypt Development Authority partner to develop production clusters
Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), held talks with Amr Abdel Moneim, CEO of the Upper Egypt Development Authority, to strengthen institutional cooperation and support economic development across Upper Egypt governorates. The discussions focused »»»
AOI explores industrial, defence cooperation with DR Congo
Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks, on Tuesday, with Jules Banza Mwilambwe, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation across industrial, defence, and dev»»»