Doha: Old Doha Port has launched the official Qatar Boat Show 2026 campaign under the slogan "Crafting Wonderful," premiering the campaign's brand film at Raffles Doha, where media professionals, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered. Held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minist»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad held a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030) in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jaber Al Nuaimi. During the consulta»»»

Foreign archeologists spent the entire 19th century and well into the 20th working in Latin American countries and leaving with “enormous quantities of material,” Javier Martinez Burgos, a specialist at Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History, told Sputnik. Burgos estimates that Lat»»»

Two trains have collided on the outskirts of Indonesian capital Jakarta, killing 15 people, all women. The crash occurred on Monday when a long-distance train struck the rear carriage of a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur station. The carriage was reserved for women, a common feature on In»»»

Dubai: Newly approved government initiatives will reinforce a more resilient and sustainable national industrial model, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said, placing industry among the most important drivers of the UAE’s next »»»

A joint Libyan-Italian workshop entitled “Libyan-Italian Relations: Towards a Comprehensive and Sustainable Model” was held in Tripoli yesterday. The workshop was organized by the Tripoli based Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with broad participation from officials, expert»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's cricket board stepped down on Tuesday after the government asked the sporting body's executive committee to make way for a new administration, officials said. Sri Lanka Cricket is the country's richest sporting body but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and misma»»»

JERUSALEM - Like-minded countries like Serbia and Israel have a national interest in advancing their relations, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said in Jerusalem on Tuesday, noting that he was very proud strategic dialogue had been launched between the two countries as a result of work by their teams over »»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been part of the global oil conversation for decades through its membership in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, one of the most influential groups in the energy world. With the UAE now announcing it will exit both OPEC and the wider OP»»»

Dubai: OGold, the UAE’s premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed Super App, has secured a strategic investment from Plug and Play Ventures, the venture capital arm of a world-leading innovation platform and startup accelerator headquartered in Silicon Valley, which connects high-growth comp»»»

Dubai: The UAE's decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the wider OPEC+ alliance from May 1, 2026 ends nearly six decades of participation in coordinated oil production policy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Th»»»

Authorities on Tuesday warned farmers to be on the lookout for phishing attempts using as bait the deadly foot-and-mouth epidemic that’s devastating livestock farms on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesvos. The Rural Development Ministry said scammers have been phoning up farmers claiming to repr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli military bulldozer while it was demolishing houses in the city of Bint Jbeil with an attack drone, a»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad held a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030) in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jaber Al Nuaimi. During the consulta»»»

It was the Soviet Union that championed the 1960 Declaration on Decolonization that “called for the expeditious independence of all peoples under colonial rule,” Professor Alfred de Zayas, former UN independent expert, tells Sputnik. The USSR initiated the declaration in response to the US’s push t»»»

Dubai: IKEA, operated by Al-Futtaim has launched its limited-time Emirati menu from April 22 to April 30, celebrating the UAE’s rich heritage and the warmth of a culture that welcomes everyone to the table. In the UAE, everyone is Emirati. Featuring a selection of cherished local dishes, the experi»»»

Sharjah: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Sharjah Police have arrested an Asian man accused of converting his residence into a mini “factory” to package and promote drugs using electronic cigarettes. The arrest, carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Department, followed intensive surveillance and m»»»

Dubai: In a city known for turning ambition into opportunity, the rise of Filipino chef Jhovani Manolo from kitchen steward to head chef stands out as a story of persistence, discipline, and quiet determination. His journey, from back-of-house beginnings to leading a Michelin-recognised restaurant »»»

Additionally, starting April 24, the Italian brand Stefanel is available at Fashion House Pallady, complementing the center’s offerings with elegant and contemporary clothing. Stefanel’s expansion continues, with a new store set to open very soon at Fashion House Militari as well. These openings ar»»»

RIYADH: Mohammed bin Salman chaired a cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday, where ministers reviewed regional developments, progress under Saudi Vision 2030, and the outcomes of the recent Gulf Cooperation Council consultative summit. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the crown prince briefed th»»»

Dubai: In the face of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has launched its "fourfold assistance" programme designed to provide support to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in affected countries. These efforts cover onsite assistance, repatriation, »»»

Britain's King Charles III (2nd L) and Queen Camilla (L) are greeted by President Donald Trump (2nd R) and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House in Washington D.C., on Monday at the start of a four day state visit. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo April 28 (UPI) -- King Charles II»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market extended its April advance on Monday, 27 April 2026, with the EGX30 rising 0.57% to 52,719.12 points, supported by strong domestic demand but tempered by continued foreign selling. The gains were broad-based across indices. The EGX33 Shariah index added 0.55% to 5,582.0»»»

In this context, AIPROM—the Romanian Plant Protection Industry Association—and the Romanian Farmers’ Club organized a debate focused on food security and the resilience of the agri-food sector, based on the findings of the HFFA study. This study highlights how local agricultural production is becom»»»

The European Parliament on Tuesday (28 April) urged the EU Commission to come forward with an bloc-wide legal definition of rape based on content. The move comes as different member states define ‘rape’ differently in their criminal codes, relying on the proof of physical violence, force, or threat»»»

A misdemeanor court in Thessaloniki has handed a 35-year-old man a suspended 12-month prison sentence for stalking a 26-year-old woman over a period of approximately four years. The case was brought forward after the woman filed a complaint, detailing a pattern of persistent and unwanted contact th»»»

A second strong quake, with preliminary magnitude 4.8, rattled the western Aegean Sea island of Skiathos Tuesday, authorities said, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The earthquake struck shortly after 4 p.m. some four kilometers north of Skiathos at a depth of 10 kil»»»

China has stressed that advancing Chinese modernization requires promoting the marine economy's high-quality development and forging a Chinese path of leveraging marine resources to achieve strength. With a mainland coastline stretching 18,000 kilometers and a sea area under its jurisdiction of aro»»»

Abu Dhabi, April 28 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates announced it will withdraw from the OPEC oil producers’ group and the wider OPEC+ alliance, with the decision set to take effect on May 1, 2026, citing long-term energy strategy and evolving global market dynamics. In a statement carried by state »»»

TOKYO: Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr joined the launch of SusHi Tech Tokyo, underscoring how the event supports the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. “In Saudi Arabia, innovation is understood as an expression of values, reflecting how societies are shaped, communities are connec»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced the start of work on a strategy aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, in line with its commitment to supporting national priorities in environmental protection and sustainable development. As the first applied u»»»

London: John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-filled years at the Etihad, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The defender, 31, joined City from Everton in 2016, becoming manager Pep Guardiola's second signing, and has made 293 appearances to date»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes struck Kounin while drones carried out a separate attack on Qabrikha, south Lebanon 28-04-»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad held a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030) in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jaber Al Nuaimi. During the consulta»»»

Dubai: His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has renamed the Ministerial Development Council as the as the "Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development", in a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of advan»»»

RIYADH: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Russia, highlighting the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the planned Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The comments came during a meeting with Nikolai Patrushev, a seni»»»

The Constitutional Court has decided to proceed in substance with a case filed by the caretaker government challenging the constitutionality of a National Assembly decision of March 13, 2026. The decision obliges the government to submit to the National Assembly a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's»»»

Coast Guards off the eastern Aegean Sea island of Chios have picked up 38 migrants in a small boat that had brought them across from the nearby Turkish coast, authorities said Tuesday. A Coast Guard statement said the 19 men, 15 women and four children were found off Aghia Ermioni, and a patrol boa»»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels on May 1, state media said on Tuesday, calling it a strategic decision by the major producer. "This decision reflects the UAE's long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile," the official WAM ne»»»

DOHA: CEO of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the State of Qatar HE Nurmurod Mahmadali to discuss strengthening media cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to e»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Milos Vucevic said on Tuesday the fight for Kosovo-Metohija is the Serbs' oath and noted that "we cannot give up on ourselves for the sake of better life." Asked whether there was something Serbia could do to ensure a release of Serbs convicted in t»»»

April 27 (UPI) -- A team of 100 Italian chefs gathered in London to cook and assemble a record-breaking tiramisu measuring 1,445 feet long. A Guinness World Records adjudicator was on site at Chelsea Town Hall to confirm the massive dessert broke the record previously set by an 897-foot-long tirami»»»

April 27 (UPI) -- Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush teamed up with a novice record-breaker to take on the title for the longest duration to keep five balloons in the air. Rush, who holds more than 350 concurrent Guinness World Records titles, teamed up with Alex Gosch, who had never a»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraqi leaders are expected to begin complex talks on Tuesday over forming a government and allocating cabinet portfolios under new prime minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidi. Five months on from elections, Iraq remains deadlocked in negotiations over a new administration, after US pressure scup»»»

GENEVA: Five ‌million children across Sudan’s Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children’s agency said on Tuesday, issuing an emergency warning over the situation as the civil war in the country enters its fourth year. The warning, known as a “Child Alert,” is used sp»»»

PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian senator sanctioned by Washington said on Tuesday he did not know about scamming after the United States alleged that scam compounds in his country had defrauded Americans of millions of dollars. Senator Kok An and his affiliates were said to have operated “out of casinos and»»»

WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria: A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Daesh group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities stil»»»

WARSAW: Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 prisoners released as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday. Poczobut, a corresponden»»»