by Maye Sadek An Egyptian casts her vote during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections, at a polling station in Alexandria, Egypt, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Egypt started this week the last step of its transitional roadmap with the first phase of the parliamentary »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vigili del Fuoco - Italy (@vigilidelfuoco_officialpage) April 20 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Italy rescued a paraglider stranded in a tree, and the operation was observed by "a curious spectator" -- a cow. Fire officials said two crews from Ivrea and Turin »»»

April 20 (UPI) -- A group of students from a Kansas high school rode to prom in style when they were able to enlist the services of an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Breckan Andrews, a junior at Seaman High School, said the unconventional way he and his friends arrived at prom started when they took a t»»»

ABUJA: Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, according to a charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The six were all in custod»»»

BRUSSELS: European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action. Arriving at an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg, a number of ministers called fo»»»

Dhaka: Day and night, drivers queue for hours for the chance to refill fuel tanks, as import-dependent Bangladesh grapples with shortages due to the Middle East crisis. While the government insists there is no crisis, the situation has become so severe that those who can afford it hire others to wa»»»

Gaza: Two Palestinians were martyred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Israeli occupation forces continued attacks targeting various areas across the Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported that one person was martyred in an Israeli drone strike near the Sheikh Nasser neighborhood, east of Khan Younis in»»»

There appeared to be movement toward another round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks Tuesday as two regional officials told The Associated Press that both countries have signaled a return to Pakistan for discussions. There was no immediate word on timing of talks. A fragile ceasefire is set to expire. T»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather from this evening, Tuesday, April 21, through to Wednesday, April 23, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed. Residents across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah should prepare for a mix of clouds, intermittent rainfall, a»»»

Ivelia Hotel & Spa in the village of Dabnitsa is welcoming guests after a major renovation and an upgrade to a four-star category as of September 2025, the complex’s manager Anelia Uzunova told BTA. The spa centre uses salt electrolysis as a method for purifying the water in the pools, which avoids»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has released its operational statistics for the first quarter of 2026, outlining key activities across work permits, inspections, labour relations, and dispute resolution. According to the statistics shared on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, various departments within t»»»

Tunis, April 21 (TAP) — The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), strongly condemned, on Tuesday, the deterioration of the environmental situation at the Errahma landfill in Nabeul Governorate.This warning follows a field visit by...»»»

TUNIS, April 21, 2026 (TAP) – The Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP) is holding a plenary session on Tuesday to examine a draft law approving a loan agreement concluded on October 16, 2025, between Tunisia and the Arab Fund for...»»»

Dubai: A year after the death of Pope Francis, an unusual tribute brought music and faith together in Buenos Aires. Portuguese priest Guilherme Peixoto, widely known as Padre Guilherme, hosted a large open-air rave in the historic Plaza de Mayo, blending techno beats with religious symbolism. As cr»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji was received by Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye on Monday at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. Elkhereiji conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with their»»»

Doha: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the construction work on Qatar Academy - Sidra in Education City project is about 94 percent nearing completion, confirming that the project is scheduled to be completed during the second half of 2026. Ashghal said in a st»»»

Instagram likes viewer tools promise quick access to engagement data, but most of them fail to deliver clear, reliable results. We tested more than 60 tools that claim to show likes, activity patterns, and engagement signals, and most of them offered limited access, confusing dashboards, or unreali»»»

The United States is set to host new talks on Thursday between Israel and Lebanon in an effort to reach an agreement as their fragile ceasefire largely holds. The discussions will take place at the State Department in Washington, once again at the ambassadorial level. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun»»»

The core concept of Kings’ Valley Medical & Spa Hotel in the Kazanlak Mineral Baths is offering a modern and structured wellness system focused not only on treatment, but also on prevention, complex management told BTA. This approach positions the region as a recognizable year-round spa destination»»»

Doha: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), affiliated with the Qatar Chamber, has hosted a webinar to discuss arbitration clauses in construction contracts. The event, titled "Extension of the Arbitration Agreement to Third Parties in Construction Contracts", bro»»»

Washington, April 21 (SANA) Global oil prices fell on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session, ahead of expected diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell 1.11 percent to $94.37 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 1.14 pe»»»

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday in the final stop on his four-nation visit to Africa during which he has repeatedly called for an end to corruption. The Pope is expected to share frank views when he meets with Equatorial Guinea's longstanding leader Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasog»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian expatriate has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw, sharing a message of perseverance after years of trying his luck. Manu Augustin, 36, hailing from Kerala, has been living in Dubai for the past 13 years, where he works as a logistics coordinator. Augustin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued today Amiri Decision No. 20 of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Innovation and Scientific Research. The decision stipulates that the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Innovation and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued today Amiri Decision No. 21 of 2026 appointing the Board of Directors of the Qatar Anti-Doping Agency. The decree stipulates that the Board of Directors of the Qatar Anti-Doping Agency shall be chaired by Dr. Abdulwahab Abuba»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the Israeli occupation of Lebanese border villages will be ended and if the Israelis insist on staying there, they will be met with resistance. Israel said it has established a "Yellow Line" in south Lebanon near the border, where its forces are operating despite»»»

The second phone call between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump will take place within the next 48 hours, an official Lebanese source said. "It will be a continuation of the first call, with a clear focus on the crucial American role in preventing a prolonged negotiation between»»»

Brussels: The State of Qatar participated in the ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Coordination of International Aid to the Palestinian People (AHLC), held in Brussels, Belgium. The State of Qatar was represented by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan. During the call, they reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and develop them, discussed regional and international d»»»

Paris, France: A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasised, because they cou»»»

European lawmakers are considering new rules that would require airlines to provide free cabin baggage on flights across the continent, though businesses warn the move could backfire, ultimately leading to higher costs for consumers. James Vasina takes a closer look.»»»

Taipei: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure" from China, a senior aide said Tuesday. China claims Taiwan is part of its ter»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with a delegation of Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss a project to build a gas-fired power plant near Nis, and said she believed the terms of a contract to build the plant would b»»»

BusinessChinaChina's chip ambitions shake up global tech industryNik MartinUS curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy. https://p.dw.co»»»

Muscat / London: Asyad Group, a global integrated logistics provider, and Ligentia Group, a premier UK-based tech-enabled supply chain services provider, today announced a strategic transaction that will see Ligentia join Asyad Group. This landmark acquisition marks a significant milestone for both»»»

The British government said Monday that it will pass legislation to bar smartphones from schools in England amid broader political and societal debate over whether to ban social media for children younger than 16. File photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- The British government announced»»»

Dubai: A Bangladeshi expatriate based in Abu Dhabi has struck it lucky, winning Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for April. Mohammed Munjur, 36, who works as a building maintenance coordinator, has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 14 years while supporting his family back home. Li»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia confirmed its commitment to contribute to the restoration of ties between the Gulf states and Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We confirm Russia's readiness to contribute to the normalization of relations between the Arab monarchies of the Per»»»

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,906 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,815 unexploded ordnances, 68 anti-tank mines, nine anti-personnel mines, and 14 improvised explosive devices, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The explosives were»»»

Washington: Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp announced the launch of a new paid subscription package called WhatsApp Plus, in the latest beta version of the WhatsApp application on the Android system in version number 2.26.15.11. According to WABetaInfo, a website specializing in W»»»

Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on Sept. 1 after nearly 15 years leading the iPhone maker, handing the role to hardware chief John Ternus. Cook, 65, will become executive chairman. Under his tenure, Apple’s market value rose by more than $3.6 trillion, marking a period of sustained growth. Apple »»»

The Bishkek City Hall has proposed increasing tariffs for water supply and wastewater services, submitting the draft to the Bishkek City Council for consideration. Higher coefficients are planned for commercial consumers. For most organizations, the coefficient will be 2.1, while for water-intensiv»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaApple switches CEO: What it means for the iPhone makerNik MartinApple's top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back. Will Apple chase rivals for the smartest intelligence, or deliver the best personal AI experience»»»

Satirical outlet The Onion is seeking to take temporary control of Alex Jones’ Infowars and transform it into what its executives describe as a parody version of the conspiracy platform, under a new court-backed proposal tied to the broadcaster’s Sandy Hook defamation liabilities. The plan, submitt»»»

Estonia has dismissed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s claims that Russia could be preparing to attack NATO’s Baltic members, saying its intelligence does not indicate any plans, according to public broadcaster ERR. Moscow has long described claims of a “Russian threat” as “nonsense” used by th»»»

Anti-money laundering authorities have frozen assets worth hundreds of millions of euros linked to a cigarette smuggling ring that caused an estimated €1 billion in state losses over eight years. The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority seized 42 properties – including a hotel near Nafplio – 26»»»

Geneva: Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency said Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The UN's International Organization for Migration said people were being forced into dangerous,»»»

Singapore: The head of the UN maritime agency appealed on Tuesday for help for thousands of seafarers stranded due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East regional tension paralyses the vital shipping route. Around 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships have been stranded after shippin»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has launched a project to rehabilitate a water desalination plant in Sudan to strengthen water supplies for residents. Abdullah Al-Moallem, director of KSrelief’s health and environmental aid department, said the rehabilitated plant has a production capaci»»»

Ravshanbek Sabirov, Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, met with representatives of Chinese companies Guipai Holding Group, Hunan Jingwei Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., and Tengri Invest LLC. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for cooperati»»»