Russia warns diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate in case of strike
MOSCOW: Russia sent an evacuation warning to foreign diplomats in Kyiv on Wednesday, saying it would attack the city if Ukraine disrupted World War II commemorations in Moscow this weekend. Russia did not elaborate on its threat, and Ukraine did not immediately respond. Russia marks World War II Vi»»»
PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final
MUNICH, Germany: Holders Paris St. Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far cagier than their goal-laden first encounter. Ousmane Dembele’s goal after three minutes set PSG on thei»»»
New Trump counterterrorism strategy targets Europe, leftists
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration accused Europe of being an “incubator” for terrorism fueled by mass migration, in a new counterterrorism strategy unveiled on Wednesday. The strategy also focuses on rooting out “violent left-wing extremists” including “radically pro-transgende»»»
How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: A deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over the course of weeks on a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina toward Antarctica and then across the Atlantic Ocean, stopping at or near remote islands on the way as passengers and crew members fell sick, according to »»»
Chad declares national mourning after new jihadist attack
N’DJAMENA: Chad declared three days of national mourning after a new attack by Boko Haram jihadists Wednesday killed two generals in the volatile Lake Chad Basin. On Monday evening, an attack on the Barka Tolorom military base on the Chadian shore of Lake Chad left at least 24 soldiers dead and sev»»»
Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protests
NASHVILLE, Tennessee: Republicans in several Southern states pressed ahead with an aggressive election-year redistricting effort Wednesday, undeterred by demonstrations and objections to their plans to reshape majority-Black congressional districts that have suddenly become vulnerable because of a »»»
US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi
WASHINGTON: The US Board of Immigration Appeals has reinstated deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, according to a court filing from his lawyers. A US immigration judge in February had rejected efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to deport the Colum»»»
Congo’s president warns next elections can’t take place unless the conflict in the east is resolved
KINSHASA, Congo: Congo’s president warned on Wednesday that the African nation will not be able to organize and hold elections after his term ends in two years unless the conflict that has gripped the country’s east is resolved and stability returns. The remarks by Congolese President Félix Tshisek»»»
As Trump-adjacent populism surges in Australia, wealthy donors join in
SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: A few months before Australia’s conservative Liberal Party suffered its worst election defeat last May, Sydney stockbroker Angus Aitken donated A$230,000 ($165,000) to the party, a political cause he thought he would support for life. This year he is changing teams, committing A$1»»»
Rubio seeks to ease tensions with US pope
ROME: America’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will visit the first US pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday, seeking to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Donald Trump’s interests.The US secretary of state flies in weeks after Trump’s extraordinary criticism of Leo, t»»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
India's changing FDI landscape
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy has seen several iterations and changes since independence from Britain in 1947. While always a matter of ideological and economic consideration, it has been an equally contentious political and legislative challenge in the world’s largest democracy. »»»
Saudi pavilion at Venice Biennale turns fractured heritage into monumental art installation
VENICE: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a sprawling earth-and-mosaic installation at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, using traditional craftsmanship and references to damaged heritage sites across the Arab world to explore memory, loss and cultural continuity. The exhibit»»»
Chilean TV stations sue Google for 'anticompetitive' practices
Chile's six largest television stations on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of monopolising digital advertising and search markets, the national TV association said. The Anatel association said Google's "anticompetitive" practices were causing financial difficulties»»»
UAE weather: Fair skies continue, with dust and rough seas expected by weekend
The UAE will see generally fair weather over the coming days, with a gradual increase in winds and dusty conditions expected towards the weekend, the National Centre of Meteorology said. Today, conditions will be fair to partly cloudy at times, with light to moderate north westerly winds shifting t»»»
Saudi Arabia reminds pilgrims: Use official channels for Hajj permits, avoid scams
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to obtain official Hajj permits through authorised channels and comply with all regulations, in a renewed call to ensure a safe and orderly pilgrimage. The ministry said the Hajj visa is the only valid visa permitting its holder to perfor»»»
Chinese FM calls for 'immediate, full ceasefire' in West Asia during talks with Araghchi
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an "immediate and full ceasefire" over the situation in West Asia involving Iran and the US while urging all sides to prioritise dialogue and avoid any further escalation in the region, as reported by Xinhua. The Chinese FM made the remarks durin»»»
As global tensions rise, Trump and Xi seek a fragile balance
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on May 14-15. This would mark the first visit to China by a US president in nearly 10 years. The visit, originally slated for March 31 but delayed amid the US-Israel war with Iran, is being held amid a shared desir»»»
Judge releases alleged Epstein suicide note - UPI.com
United States Attorney Jeff Berman speaks at a press conference July 8, 2019, while billionaire Jeffrey Epstein awaits a bail hearing at Manhattan Federal Court after being arrested earlier on sex-trafficking charges in New York City. Epstein died in prison about a month later. On Wednesday, a fede»»»
Hantavirus ship passenger: 'They didn't take it seriously enough'
Ruhi Cenet was surprised when cruise-ship life carried on as usual aboard the MV Hondius, even after the captain announced the first passenger's death. The Turkish travel vlogger had boarded the ship in Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1 to do a story about one of its stops, Tristan da Cunha, the remot»»»
Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to 'self-isolate': officials
Two people who returned to the UK from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have been advised to self-isolate, the UK Health Security Agency said Wednesday. "The risk to the general public remains very low," the UKHSA however stressed. UKHSA said "neither of these individuals is currently rep»»»
Study says that TikTok algorithm prioritized Republican content - UPI.com
A employees poses with a Galaxy phone during launch day in 2022 at the Samsung Harajuku store in Tokyo. A study released Wednesday in the journal Nature said that social media platform TikTok prioritized pro-Republican for many users leading up to the 2024 election. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | L»»»
What we know: '14-point' US proposal to Iran aimed at ending Gulf conflict
The reported “14-point” U.S. proposal to Iran is a draft framework aimed at ending the current Gulf conflict and reopening negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and regional tensions, as per Axios report. The full text has not been publicly released. However, multiple reports say Washington and »»»
Support packages and logistics links are helping companies manage higher costs
Dubai: Dubai’s economic priorities have not changed despite the pressure placed on oil, shipping, business costs and investor sentiment by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, according to a senior official at the Dubai Economic Development Corporation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»
Eid Al Adha: UAE travellers see summer airfares soar alongside jet fuel prices
Dubai: UAE residents planning overseas trips for the Eid Al Adha break later this month are entering one of the most expensive summer travel markets in years, as soaring jet fuel prices trigger higher airfares, tighter seat availability and growing schedule pressure across airlines worldwide. Get u»»»
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records on hopes for US-Iran peace deal
Wall Street stocks jumped Wednesday, extending a global rally and lifting major indices to fresh records as oil prices tumbled amid hopes for a US-Iran peace deal. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent to 7,364.99, a second straight all-time high, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index surge»»»
Iran Has Not Officially Responded to Latest US Proposal Yet: Source - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Has Not Officially Responded to Latest US Proposal Yet: Source 07-05-2026 02:41 AM An informed source said Iran has not yet provided a»»»
Islamic Resistance targeted military vehicles belonging to the Israeli enemy army as they were moving from the east of the town of Al-Bayyada towards the town of Shamaa with a missile salvo: statement 17 - 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 targeted military vehicles belonging to the Israeli enemy army as they were moving from the east of the town of Al-Bayya»»»
Iran keeps strategic leverage in Hormuz, RT’s Sanchez says
With the smoke and blockades disguising what’s actually happening in the Strait of Hormuz, Rick Sanchez decided to shed some light on the situation. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday paused Project Freedom – the military operation launched a day earlier to escort commercial vessels through the S»»»
3 patients are being evacuated to Europe from ship with hantavirus outbreak
Three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were being evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands on Wednesday, the U.N. health agency said, as the vessel at the center of a deadly outbreak remained off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board waiting to head to Spain’s Canary Island»»»
Rare-earth push stalls: US permitting delays undercut bid to curb China’s grip on critical minerals
In the global race for critical minerals — used in defence, EVs and power-generating turbines — America seems to be shooting itself in the foot. How? Through a long and winding permitting process which stands in the way of utilising its own critical mineral resources. Securing mining permits in the»»»
Reports: ICE to end shortened training periods - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin attends the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25 in Washington, D.C. Reports say the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, which is under Homeland Security, will return to a long training period. Photo by Aaro»»»
Cautious optimism as Iran weighs new US proposal amid 'progress' toward deal, nuclear framework
Iran is reviewing a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict that erupted earlier this year, with officials on both sides signaling cautious optimism that negotiations may soon produce a memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities and reopen broader diplomatic talks. Iranian officials confi»»»
Iran weighs new US proposal as both sides signal progress toward deal, nuclear framework
Iran is reviewing a new US proposal aimed at ending the conflict that erupted earlier this year, with officials on both sides signaling cautious optimism that negotiations may soon produce a memorandum of understanding to halt hostilities and reopen broader diplomatic talks. Iranian officials confi»»»
19/04/2017 Tenders
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El Nino to fuel Pacific hurricane season, increase risks for California, Hawaii, Mexico - UPI.com
Clouds hover over a beach in the resort of Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico, on August 16, 2023. File Photo by David Guzman\EPA-EFE Exceptionally warm waters and a developing El Niño will boost tropical activity during the 2026 Eastern and Central Pacific hurricane season, raising the risk of direc»»»
ICC launches mobile application for Indian community in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) marked a significant milestone in its digital outreach with the official launch of its mobile application on Sunday at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries and members of the Indian community, underscorin»»»
Qatar Tourism and QFSW sign pact to promote inclusive tourism
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable tourism, Qatar Tourism (QT) and Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) have announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to support the integration of all»»»
Sheikha Moza attends QF’s Convocation 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, on Wednesday attended Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2026 ceremony at Qatar National Convention Centre, where 1,100 graduates from its eight higher education institutions were honoured. Her Excellency »»»
Babu Rajan inspires community on International Workers’ Day
Tribune News Network Doha In an inspiring address centred on meaningful work and joyful living, PN Babu Rajan, a long-time Doha resident and prominent socio-cultural activist, urged the community to work with a smile and embrace a life of happiness and contentment. Babu Rajan, who also serves as th»»»
IWWO extends relief support to fishermen in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha In a stirring demonstration of compassion that truly “united hearts across the waves,” the Indian Women’s Welfare Organization (IWWO), functioning under the aegis of the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), extended vital relief support to more than 250 fishermen acro»»»
KSQ hosts grand event to celebrate Labour Day in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha The Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), which is affiliated with the Indian Cultural Centre, successfully hosted its Labour Day Celebration 2026 at the Pearling Sports Academy. Centred on the Kannada philosophy “Kaayakave Kailasa” (Work is Worship), the event brought together a »»»
Colombia's Petro pitches Caribbean coast as bitcoin mining hub on clean energy surplus
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed turning the country's Caribbean coast into a bitcoin mining centre powered by surplus clean energy, framing the initiative as a potential driver of regional economic development. »»»
China's lithium push in Latin America locks region into raw materials trap, report warns
China's growing dominance over the lithium value chain is entrenching a "predominantly extractive" model in Latin America, leaving the region to bear the environmental and social costs of mining while Beijing captures higher-value processing and manufacturing, a coalition of civil society groups wa»»»