Canadian PM Mark Carney calls close trade ties to U.S. a 'weakness' - UPI.com
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney raises his fist as he is greeted by U.S. President Donald Trump outside the West Wing of the White House on May 6, 2025. Carney on Sunday defending his push to expand his country's economic ties beyond the United States. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License »»»
Argentina's Milei says US-Israel war against Iran 'right thing to do'
Argentine President Javier Milei declared on Sunday that the joint US-Israel war against Iran was the "right thing to do", as he signed on to the so-called Isaac Accords aimed at deepening bilateral ties between Israel and Latin American countries. Making his third visit to Israel as president, Mil»»»
U.S. Navy fires on Iranian ship as Trump officials head to peace talks in Pakistan - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the U.S. Navy had intercepted and boarded an Iranian-flagged ship attempted to bypass the U.S. blockade of the Gulf of Oman to prevent Iranian ships from transiting out of the region. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo April 19 (UPI) -- The U.S»»»
Fujairah hotels record peak occupancy in early 2026
FUJAIRAH: Fujairah’s hospitality sector achieved record occupancy levels at the start of 2026, with rates reaching between 95% and 100%. The emirate saw a substantial influx of visitors attracted by its distinct mountainous terrain and leisure attractions. According to the Fujairah Department of To»»»
Akhlaquna winner turns ethics into action at Qatar Academy Al Wakra
Tribune News Network Doha A school-wide effort to cut paper use might seem like a small idea. For Rashid Mohammed Al Ghafri, it became something much bigger. Recognised in the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards, a student from Qatar Academy Al Wakra, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, was hono»»»
Education minister visits QF’s Qatar Academy Al Khor
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater visited Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Academy Al Khor, where she was welcomed by Dr. Aisha Al Muqbali, director-general, along with members of the administrative and teaching sta»»»
Iran-US talks hit snag, as Tehran threatens to boycott 2nd round in Islamabad
The Iran-US talks hosted in Pakistan hit a snag as Tehran refused to attend a second round in Islamabad, protesting Washington's ongoing naval blockade of its ports and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has recently declared the waterway "completely open". Late on Sunday (April 19) Iran rejected the secon»»»
Transport minister, Saudi counterpart discuss regional railway project
AMMAN — Minister of Transport Nidal Qatamin and Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Bin Nasser Al Jasser on Sunday held a bilateral meeting via video conference to discuss enhancing cooperation in land, sea and air transport sectors under existing agreements.The discussions focu»»»
PHCC launches Phase-2 of audiology screening service expansion
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the official launch of Phase Two of the expansion of its audiology screening service within Well-Baby clinics, effective from 19 April 2026. This phase extends the service to seven additional health centres: Qatar Un»»»
BPS students excel in CBSE Class X examination
Tribune News Network Doha Birla Public School (BPS) students have once more proved their academic brilliance at the Secondary School Examination of Grade X 2025-26 in the results declared by the CBSE Board on April 15, 2026. The exceptional students of BPS displayed their extraordinary standards of»»»
Ooredoo pioneers LTE-M deployment to lead smartIoT connectivity in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has achieved a new milestone in the nation’s digital evolution. Following extensive testing and successful deployment, Ooredoo has become the first operator in Qatar to launch LTE-M (Long Term Evolution for Mach»»»
Qatar University hosts ‘Comicsthon’ to foster students’ creativity
Tribune News Network Doha The Culture and Arts Section at the Student Activities Department of Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Children’s Literature Initiative at the Qatari Forum for Authors, organised ‘Comicsthon - a Comic Story Race’, under the theme ‘Create a Child’s Story’, wi»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner in Apr. 19 Vote, Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament According to Parallel Count
Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»
WCM-Q seminar series highlights medical career paths
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum»»»
Qatar-moved emergency item resolution adopted by General Assembly of IPU
QNA Istanbul The 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on its closing day in Istanbul, Turkiye, unanimously adopted the resolution on the emergency item submitted by Qatar along with a number of other countries, entitled: “The urgent need for coordinated parliamentary effort»»»
MoM introduces modern eco-friendly equipment to boost service efficiency
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has launched a modern fleet of eco-friendly vehicles and equipment, inaugurated by Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Al Karani, assistant undersecretary for Public Services Affairs, as part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental sus»»»
Trump's approval rating drops to a new low amid US war with Iran
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a new low amid voter discontent over the economy and the US war in Iran, posing challenges for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. An NBC News Decision Desk poll released April 19 found 63% of adults disapprove of Trump’s performance —»»»
Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament According to Parallel Count, Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner
Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»
Indonesia to halt diesel imports from July 1
Jakarta: Indonesia has announced that it will stop importing diesel starting July 1, the date the country launches its B50 biodiesel program. The announcement was made by Indonesia's Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran in a press statement on Sunday. This marks the country's shift towards using B50,»»»
Parallel Count Results: Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament, Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner
Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»
Eight children killed in Louisiana domestic violence mass shooting
Eight children died in a domestic-related mass shooting Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana. The victims' ages ranged from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic violence shootings at two different»»»
Culture ministry marks World Heritage Day, highlights heritage preservation efforts
DOHA: The Ministry of Culture marked World Heritage Day 2026 with a series of cultural events and activities aimed at showcasing the richness of Qatari folklore and highlighting national efforts to preserve and sustain cultural heritage. The event was held in the presence of Undersecretary of the M»»»
UK Middle East Minister reaffirms continued support for Syria
London, April 19 (SANA) U.K. Minister of State for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, reaffirmed that Britain will continue to support Syria. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said on its account on X that Falconer participated in a discussion session on Syria at the Antalya Diplom»»»
Tariff refund portal to go live on Monday - UPI.com
Customs and Border Protection's website to refund Trump administration tariffs that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court is set to go live on Monday. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo April 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to launch a website on Monday»»»
Rumen Radev: "We Defeated Apathy but Mistrust in Politicians Remains"
Rumen Radev delivered a brief statement following exit poll results indicating a strong lead for his Progressive Bulgaria coalition in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, thanking voters and calling the outcome "a victory of hope over mistrust, of freedom over fear and ethics". "We defeated apat»»»
Syria’s gene bank expands role in protecting agricultural biodiversity
Damascus countryside, April 19 (SANA) Syria’s national gene bank is reinforcing its strategic role in protecting agricultural biodiversity and supporting food security by preserving thousands of plant genetic resources, many of them linked to crops historically rooted in the region and adapted to h»»»
Iran war: Over $1 billion made from suspiciously timed oil price tips—who's behind them?
Dubai: A string of unusually timed oil trades totalling over $1 billion is drawing scrutiny from U.S. regulators and lawmakers, after they were placed just before major war-related announcements that sent global prices sharply lower. These were not routine trades. They were large, high-risk predict»»»
FM launches electronic portal to document missing and detained Syrians abroad
Damascus, Apr. 19 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Sunday launched an electronic portal titled “Missing/Detainee Report,” marking a new gateway of hope aimed at ending the suffering of thousands of Syrians. The initiative targets individuals who, over the past fourteen year»»»
Guardiola warns title not won yet as Man City hunt down Arsenal
Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City's vital 2-1 victory over Arsenal has only given his side "hope" in the Premier League title race as they look to hunt down the Gunners. City are three points behind the leaders but have a game in hand and would go top for the first»»»
145 private-sector firms benefit from remote work — Labour Ministry
AMMAN — Around 145 private-sector companies have adopted the flexible work system introduced under Articles 2 and 140 of Labour Law No. (8) of 1996, integrating it into their internal policies during 2025 and 2026, including 45 companies in 2026 alone, the Ministry of Labour reported.Secretary-Gene»»»
Rumen Radev: "Victory of Hope" as His Progressive Bulgaria Leads Snap Elections
Rumen Radev delivered a brief statement following exit poll results indicating a strong lead for his Progressive Bulgaria coalition in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, thanking voters and calling the outcome "a victory of hope". According to exit polls, Progressive Bulgaria gets over 38% of t»»»
IPU General Assembly adopts emergency item resolution submitted by Qatar
Istanbul: On its closing day in Istanbul, Turkiye, the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) unanimously adopted the resolution on the emergency item submitted by the State of Qatar along with a number of other countries, entitled: "the urgent need for coordinated parliament»»»
FM represents Tunisia at Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa
Tunis, April 19 (TAP) - On the instructions of President Kais Saied, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will take part in the 10th edition of the Dakar International Forum for Peace and Security in Africa,...»»»
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket, puts satellite in wrong orbit - UPI.com
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launched on Sunday morning with the AST SpaceMobile BlueBird-7 satellite on board from Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was Blue Origin's third New Glenn launch but its first attempt at launching a previously flown booster. Photo b»»»
Bulgaria’s Radev set for election win, exit polls show
Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev took a commanding lead in snap parliamentary elections on April 19, exit polls showed, putting him on course to win but likely short of an outright majority. Exit polls from fiv»»»
INTERVIEW: After Orbán, can Hungary reclaim its media?
It took Viktor Orbán 16 years of relentless, meticulous work to morph Hungary's media ecosystem into a formidable organism designed to perpetuate his unchecked power and serve the interests of his associates. Now, incoming»»»
Petroleum Minister urges Egyptian Drilling Company to expand global partnerships
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has underscored the pivotal role of the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) in delivering the government’s five-year plan to boost domestic oil and gas production, highlighting its central role in executing well drilling programmes. He called on »»»
Agriculture Minister approves EGP 154m in new funding for National Veal Project
The National Veal Project, chaired by Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, has approved new financing worth EGP 154m for 110 beneficiaries, including small-scale breeders and young graduates, to support the rearing of 2,200 head of livestock. The move falls within the framewor»»»
Over 46 million Ethiopians register for upcoming general election
Addis Ababa: More than 46 million voters have registered, out of a population of about 130 million, to take part in Ethiopia's upcoming general election, scheduled for June 1, the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has disclosed. In a statement issued Saturday, NEBE said that of the 46.7 mi»»»
Halan AZ REIT closes first hospitality tranche through Brassbell partnership
Halan AZ Real Estate Investment Fund (REIT) has announced the successful closing of its inaugural hospitality investment tranche, executed in partnership with Brassbell Hospitality Group, marking the fund’s first deployment into professionally managed hospitality assets. The fund, established by MN»»»
Egypt’s real estate market remains resilient amid regional uncertainty: Savills
Egypt’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing regional uncertainty, according to Savills Egypt. While geopolitical tensions persist, market activity remains largely unaffected, with developers maintaining project pipelines and demand holding steady. Savills notes th»»»
Wadi Degla Developments records EGP 5.6bn in 2025 sales
Wadi Degla Developments recorded total sales of EGP 5.6bn in 2025, alongside the delivery of 1,500 residential units, maintaining a steady execution pace of around three units per day. This marks the third consecutive year the company has sustained this delivery rate, standing out in a market where»»»
Madaar Developments unveils The Hillage in Sheikh Zayed with EGP 15bn investments
Madaar Developments has officially launched its latest residential project, The Hillage, in the heart of Sheikh Zayed City, positioning it as one of the final prime land opportunities in the area. The project comes with total investments exceeding EGP 15bn and introduces a boutique, low-density com»»»
Egyptian-Italian alliance targets $10bn mega projects across Egypt, Gulf
Precision Consulting Engineering (PCE) has announced a strategic partnership with RECS Architects to expand integrated architectural and consultancy services across Egypt and Gulf markets. The agreement, signed by PCE Chairperson Waleed Sweida and Pier Maria Giordani, aims to establish a cross-bord»»»
US renews Russian oil sanctions waiver and reneges on Bessent’s pledge
The US has renewed a sanctions exemption allowing Russian crude and petroleum products already loaded onto tankers to be delivered and sold freely, the US Treasury Department has announced. The move came despite a pledge by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made two days prior that the waiver would »»»
Italian deputy PM calls for return to Russian energy imports
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has called on the EU to resume imports of Russian oil and gas, arguing that the bloc should prioritize energy security. The war in the Middle East has exacerbated Europe’s energy crisis, as disruptions to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz – a key r»»»
Vazrazhdane Thanks its Voters, Awaiting Final Election Results
Following the announcement of the first results from polling agencies on the early parliamentary elections, Vazrazhdane thanked its voters in a Facebook post, adding that the party is awaiting the final results of the parliamentary elections. "We thank each and every one of you who voted for the on»»»
Iran Rejects Second Round of Talks With US - Reports
MOSCOW, April 19 (Sputnik) - Iran has refused to participate in the second round of negotiations with the United States, Iran's IRNA news agency reported Sunday. Earlier in the day, Donald Trump said his representatives were heading to Islamabad to take part in a new round of negotiations on Iran.S»»»
GERB Leader Borissov: "Elections Decide Who Comes in First, but Negotiations Will Decide Who Governs"
GERB leader Boyko Borissov, in a Facebook post, following the announcement of the first results from polling agencies on the early parliamentary elections, thanked voters for their support for the party and congratulated the election winner. GERB would not take part in coalitions or alliances that »»»
Interior Minister Announces Parties Featured in Election Offence Alerts
Shortly after the end of the election say on Sunday, acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev announced what parties were featured in alerts for election-related irregularities, including vote buying and provided detailed data about the results of the Ministry efforts to ensure fair elections. The Move»»»