OHA: The State of Qatar participated in the 2nd extraordinary meeting of Undersecretaries of the GCC Ministries of Information, held on Thursday via video conference. CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation, HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani represented the State of Qatar at the meeting»»»

Czech industrial output increased by 1.3% year-on-year and month-on-month in February, according to newly released data on April 9 seen by IntelliNews. This is down on the revised 2.7% y/y registered in January and the thi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Manara Israeli settlement for the second time with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 21 09-04-2026»»»

Brussels, Belgium: EU lawmakers on Thursday demanded a European Union-wide tax on the world's biggest tech companies to help fund the 27-country bloc's next seven-year budget. The EU is facing one of its biggest battles this year over the 2028-2034 budget, which the executive set at two trillion eu»»»

A 19-year-old student diagnosed with meningitis earlier this week in Trikala, central Greece, remains in intensive care, with doctors describing his condition as stable but critical. The student had traveled last weekend from Thessaloniki, where he is studying, to his family home in Trikala for the»»»

Police in the Athens district of Ambelokipi are investigating the death of a man who fell from the fifth floor of an apartment building. Residents called an ambulance after seeing the man on the ground in a pool of blood. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.»»»

A campaign to inoculate wild foxes against rabies through air-dropped, vaccine-laced baits will start at the end of April, authorities said Thursday, warning members of the public to seek medical assistance if they touch the baits. The Rural Development Ministry said the annual oral vaccination cam»»»

Grand Hotel Sveti Vlas, part of the Grand Hotel Resorts by Pulse chain, strengthens its position as a premier destination for a healthy lifestyle through a major renovation and a combination of sports and relaxation facilities. The hotel offers year-round service, combining the seaside climate with»»»

Caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski believes that historical budgeting is not the right way to fund psychiatric hospitals. Historical budgeting is a method of financing in which the funds for the current year are determined on the basis of expenditure from previous years rather than on r»»»

Tunis, April 9 (TAP)- Tunisia wants scaled-up coperation with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in food and water security, said Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzedine Ben Cheikh as he met Wednesday with...»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with the EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Peter Sorensen on Thursday to discuss the course of the dialogue and implementation of an EU solution for Pristina's so-called law on foreigners, »»»

The US war against Iran has "completely" destroyed the country's ability to build missiles or other sophisticated weaponry, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday "We finished completely destroying Iran's defense-industrial base, a core pillar of our mission," Hegseth told reporters. "They c»»»

British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in the North Atlantic, the UK military said Thursday. Defense Secretary John Healey said a frigate, planes and hundreds of personnel monitored a Russian attack sub and two spy subma»»»

TUNIS, April 9 (TAP) – The Fidaa Foundation has described its establishment four years ago under Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 as an “unprecedented milestone since Tunisia's independence,” marking a long-awaited national response to the needs of...»»»

Damascus, April 9 (SANA) Syria’s Chief of the General Staff Major General Ali al-Naasan received a phone call on Thursday from Chief of the French Armed Forces General Fabien Mandon, according to the Defense Ministry. The ministry said in a statement on its Telegram channel that the officials discu»»»

Istanbul, April 9 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Thursday with officials from Türkiye’s Presidency Investment and Finance Office to discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation and attract investment to the Syrian market. The meeting was held in Istanbul and at»»»

Tunis, April 9 (TAP) – Innovation and sustainability are no longer optional but have become “key drivers of competitiveness” for Tunisia’s textile industry, Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub said on Thursday. Speaking...»»»

Dubai: Israel has announced the full reopening of its airspace and a phased return to normal flight operations, following a ceasefire agreement involving the United States and Iran. The Transportation Ministry said regular services at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport will resume from midnight between »»»

TUNIS, 9 avr. (TAP) – À l’occasion du 88ᵉ anniversaire de la Fête des martyrs, la Direction générale de la Garde nationale a réaffirmé jeudi son engagement à protéger la patrie et à garantir sa sécurité et sa stabilité, en s’inspirant des valeurs...»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan has condemned in the strongest terms the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon, which has resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians and widespread destruction of infrastructure. In a statement today , the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered the Israeli actio»»»

Six formations are certain to enter the next parliament, according to a nationally representative poll conducted by Sova Harris. It was taken between April 2 and 6, 2026, among 800 adult Bulgarian citizens using standardized face-to-face interviews at respondents’ homes. The survey was commissioned»»»

Washington: Apple has released a new sub-update for operating systems on its devices, as it released the iOS 26.4.1 update for iPhones and the same for the iPadOS 26.4.1 update for iPads, just about two weeks after the release of the previous update iOS 26.4. The update has build number 23E254, and»»»

Dubai: The government of Dubai has unveiled a new set of economic support measures to strengthen business resilience and ease operational costs for companies across key free zones. Announced by the Dubai Media Office, the initiative comes under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) a»»»

Dubai: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s high-octane sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge isn’t just a box office behemoth, it’s now a full-blown phenomenon. After storming past the box office in India with over Rs10 billion collection, the film is now gearing up for its digital premiere, much to the excit»»»

Fujairah: A rare Pallid Scops Owl (Otus brucei) has been successfully rescued, treated and released back into the wild by the Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA), highlighting ongoing efforts to protect the emirate’s biodiversity. The owl was discovered by a farmworker in nearby agricultural land,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli D9 military bulldozer with a loitering ram: Military Media Statement 20 09-04-2026 16:22 PM Latest N»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters are engaged in close-quarters combat with an Israeli armored force advancing toward Bint Jbeil’s market while simultaneo»»»

With final voter registers published, eligible voters for the April 19 election number 6,575,151, Deputy Chair and spokesperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Rositsa Mateva announced on Thursday at the regular briefing of the Commission. 9,525 people who are legally incapacitated and 4,3»»»

Paris, France: China has banned for 40 days civil aviation from a large airspace off Shanghai without specifying the reasons, according to a notice to aviators published by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aviation notice (NOTAM) announcing the access restriction was posted online »»»

Dubai: Festive demand is driving a large-scale airlift of fresh produce from Kerala into the Gulf, with more than 3,000 tonnes of fruits, vegetables and traditional essentials being flown in ahead of Vishu celebrations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Retail major Lulu»»»

Tunis, April 9 (TAP) – A Tunisian-Turkish working session took place Tuesday at the headquarters of the Konya Chamber of Industry with attendance of the respective presidents of the Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the chamber of Konya. New...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Milos Vucevic said on Thursday the party did not understand people who were advocating early parliamentary elections but were refusing to discuss them and other topics with the Serbian president, and noted that Serbia needed social peace. "We do not»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian military forces have struck Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces groupings struck fuel»»»

Riyadh, April 9 (SANA) Syrian and Saudi officials met in Riyadh on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian efforts and continue supporting initiatives in Syria. Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh met with Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Rabeeah, advisor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Prime Minister Nawaf Salam contacts his Pakistani counterpart, urging that Lebanon be included in the ceasefire to prevent repeated Israeli»»»

Working alongside Italian law firm Legance, the Wolf Theiss team provided fully integrated, cross‑border legal support, coordinating all aspects of the transaction – including corporate, financing and competition – across six jurisdictions: Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slov»»»

Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is to be ratified soon by Bulgaria. Popov was speaking during the ceremony welcoming the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) in Varna on Thursday Popo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation held its semi-annual meeting, chaired by HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation, with all department directors in attendance. The meeting focused on reviewing key work areas and assessing institutional performance, in add»»»

Dubai: Europe’s aviation safety watchdog has extended its warning to airlines to avoid large parts of the Middle East airspace until April 24, amid the ongoing regional crisis. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), keeping restr»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that he urged his U.S. and Iranian counterparts, Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, to include Lebanon in the ceasefire reached with Iran. Israel announced Wednesday it did not consider Lebanon covered by the Iran-U.S. truce announced overnight. Its »»»

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With the April 19 early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria ten days away, people in Silistra Region have filed 14 alerts about electoral violations, compared with five alerts during the same period in the run-up to the previous parliamentary elections on October 27, 2024, caretaker Interior Minist»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh sentenced two former policemen to death by hanging Thursday for murdering student protester Abu Sayeed, whose killing escalated the 2024 uprising that toppled the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina. Sayeed died aged 23 in the northern city of Rangpur, the first student demonst»»»

Augusta, United States: Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson made ceremonial tee shots to begin the 90th Masters. Firm and fast conditions are expected for the field of 91 at Augusta National, where McIlroy »»»

The UAE economy saw a real GDP growth of 5.6 percent in 2025, and is projected to expand at the same pace in 2026, the UAE Central Bank said on Thursday. Releasing its annual report, the regulator said the growth was supported by the growing contribution of non-oil sectors, as well as the success o»»»

Dubai: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened without conditions, warning that continued restrictions are tightening global energy supply and pushing markets toward a critic»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli attacks across several areas in Lebanon, and expressed concern over continued escalation and its repercussions on regional security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) emphasised t»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to retain the key policy rate at 5.75 pct and keep the deposit and lending facility rates at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively. "When making the decision, the Executive Board was mainly guided by actual and expected in»»»