GDANSK, Poland: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for the United States and Iran to de-escalate amid increased tensions over the weekend over the Strait of Hormuz. “Our position remains the same. We need ‌to settle ‌things through diplomacy. ‌Everyone must ⁠calm down,” Macron ⁠said »»»

Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over armed factions in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three faction members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed factions are fu»»»

The U.N. Security Council on Monday condemned the recent killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, whose death France has blamed on Hezbollah. The Frenchman was killed and three others wounded when their unit was ambushed on Saturday as it headed to a U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) outpos»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of a project to provide dialysis supplies for patients with kidney failure in Syria, the field personnel of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) are distributing medical supplies to dialysis centres across the country, to ensure sustained access to such life-saving services. Co-im»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the receipt of a new investment cash endowment valued at QR100,000, dedicated to supporting the “Waqf Al-Wuqoof” initiative under the Endowment Fund for Righteousness and Piety. The contribution, made by a female donor, will be ov»»»

The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to Islamabad,»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported strong financial results for 2025 on Tuesday, with revenues rising 19.4 per cent and net profits up 17.8 per cent compared to the previous year, underscoring the resilience of its integrated business model. Announcing the results on X, S»»»

On April 21, 1975, Nguyen Van Thieu resigned as president of South Vietnam after denouncing the United States as untrustworthy. 1 of 4 | President Nguyen Van Thieu of South Vietnam is escorted by Vice President Spiro Agnew upon arrival at nearby Andrews Air Force base on April 4, 1973. On April 21,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi honoured a cohort of ministry staff who successfully completed a leadership development programme, in a move aimed at strengthening skills and enhancing government performance. Organised by t»»»

Doha, Qatar: A recognition ceremony was held yesterday morning to honour participating entities in the National Cyber Drill 2025, organised by the National Cyber Security Agency under the theme ‘Cross-Border Attacks.’ The event witnessed the honouring of Aspire Zone Foundation alongside a distingui»»»

The UN Security Council on Monday condemned the recent killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, whose death France has blamed on Hezbollah. The Frenchman was killed and three others wounded when their unit was ambushed on Saturday as it headed to a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) outpost cu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The real estate brokerage profession is one of the core pillars of market organisation as it plays a key role in promoting transparency, building trust among stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks, thereby safeguarding rights and supporting a stable inv»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB Chairman, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani, announced the Bank’s financial results for the first quarter (Q1) that ended on March 31, 2026, which demonstrated QIIB’s continued delivery of balanced financial and operational performance. For the period ended on Marc»»»

The four candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general face live hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on their bids to lead the troubled global organization from next year. Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan and Senegal's Macky Sal»»»

Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has denied reports that the country’s federal government plans to invest $75mn in the company, pushing back against claims that the move was linked to a potential initial public offering. Local»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) participated in Phase Two of the ‘Safe Surfing’ Initiative under the ‘My Values Shape My Identity’ project, which is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, by delivering 13 workshops to 879 middle and high school stu»»»

SEOUL: The United States has partly restricted the sharing of satellite intelligence on North Korea with South Korea due to recent remarks by Seoul’s unification minister about one of Pyongyang’s nuclear facilities, reports said on Tuesday. Chung Dong-young told South Korea’s parliament last month »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), one of the centers under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work yesterday launched its new strategy for 2026-2030, marking a significant milestone in its institutional development and a new phase in its efforts to enhance social saf»»»

The buildup of nuclear potential by the United Kingdom and France is leading to an escalating nuclear arms race and is inconsistent with the goals of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. According to the dip»»»

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capital I»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Monday condemned the recent killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, whose death France has blamed on Hezbollah. The Frenchman was killed and three others wounded when their unit was ambushed on Saturday as it headed to a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UN»»»

From the announcement of a new EU age-verification app to a video summit of European leaders and legal threats in Australia, governments moved quickly this week on a debate years in the making. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam has more in Tech 24. The European Commission, on Wednesday, unveiled what Bruss»»»

Elon Musk did not appear Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had issued the summons in February as part of an investigation into allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The probe was later expanded to include dissemination of Holocaust denia»»»

Elon Musk did not appear Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had issued the summons in February as part of an investigation into allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The probe was later expanded to include dissemination of Holocaust denia»»»

Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, named seven ministers and a further nine ministries in his incoming government in a two-hour press conference in Budapest on April 20, after the first meeting of the party's parliamentary group at Hungexpo, the country's largest conference hall. »»»

AMMAN — Chairman of Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) Ayman Alawneh, said on Monday that the national economy was on a "positive" trajectory in 2025, characterised by resilience and the capacity to withstand regional challenges.He told the JBA's annual general meeting, which he chaired Sunday»»»

— Highest load factor in the company’s history at 81%— 4.4m passengers carried and 11% growth in operating revenue— Enhancing operational efficiency was key priority, directly reflected in performance— 2025 performance indicators confirm success of modernization, expansion strategyAMMAN — The Gener»»»

The US Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that its refund portal for Trump's import tariffs – struck down by the US Supreme Court in mid-February – is now open to applications from businesses. The agency said in court filings that more than 330,000 importers paid a total »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday blamed both the US and Iran for the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and called for a “return to calm”. A US delegation is set to travel to Islamabad later today for peace negotiations with Iran while Tehran has yet to confirm its attendance. »»»

Ras Al Khaimah : A prison education initiative in Ras Al Khaimah has earned international recognition after being featured in a case study by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, highlighting its role as a regional model for correctional education. The Ras Al Khaimah Prison Program was inclu»»»

Bulgaria's former president and pro-Russian candidate Rumen Radev on Monday won a parliamentary majority in the country's elections according to near-complete results. Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – hailed a "victory of hope". Bulgarian ex-preside»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met Monday at a summit in the Polish city of Gdansk to discuss defence cooperation between the two countries. As Europe ramps up its defence capabilities amid growing threats from Russia and US President Donald Trump's questioni»»»

Oil prices fell in early Tokyo trading Tuesday (April 21, 2026) as markets focused on expectations for fresh Iran-US talks in Islamabad, with traders betting diplomacy could ease Middle East supply risks. OilPrice.com data showed WTI crude at $86.58, down 0.84, or 0.96%, while Brent crude stood at »»»

Tehran: Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref on Sunday (local time) warned that stability in the Strait of Hormuz comes at a cost, stating that the country cannot be expected to ensure maritime security while facing restrictions on its own oil exports, amid escalating tensions with the Un»»»

Denver-area organizations say the stance, which makes them ineligible for state universal pre-K funding, is unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday that it will hear a case brought by the Archdiocese of Denver and other Catholic preschools that object to the state refusing to fund t»»»

Iran has informed mediators that it will send a delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) to take part in negotiations, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing "sources". Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Until late on Monday (April 2»»»

Lebanon’s political system and differing views on how to deal with Israel make a lasting peace deal difficult to achieve, according to an RT report from Beirut. Political power in the country is formally divided along religious lines, with key roles allocated to different communities. It is a struc»»»

The United States will host new talks Thursday between Israel and Lebanon aimed at encouraging an agreement, a US official told AFP, after the start of a shaky US-brokered ceasefire. The talks will take place at the State Department in Washington, again at the level of ambassadors. "We will continu»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi honoured a cohort of ministry staff who successfully completed a leadership development programme, in a move aimed at strengthening skills and enhancing government performance. Organised by the mi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a heartfelt gesture recognising community spirit and resilience, the Embassy of India, Doha, along with leading Indian community organisations in Qatar, expressed deep appreciation for the dedicated volunteers who have been tirelessly supporting the Indian diaspora duri»»»

Iran said Monday it had not decided whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, while President Donald Trump vowed no let-up in a blockade and threatened to start bombing again when ceasefire ends on Wednesday night. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was r»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of a project to provide dialysis supplies for patients with kidney failure in Syria, the field personnel of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have been distributing medical supplies to dialysis centres across the country, to ensure sustained access to such life-sav»»»

Tribune NewsNetwork Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has organised a blood donation drive at its head office, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), reaffirming its ongoing commitment to supporting Qatar’s healthcare sector and broader community well-bein»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) participated in Phase Two of the “Safe Surfing” Initiative under the “My Values Shape My Identity” project, which is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), by delivering 13 workshops to879 middle»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) hosted its Annual Student Life Awards Ceremony, attended by academic and administrative leaders and marked by strong student participation. The ceremony reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to recognizing student excellence and reinforcing the»»»

During the session, the Shura Council reviewed a draft law amending some provisions of Law No 22 of 2017 to regulate the real estate brokerage activities, which was referred to it by the esteemed government, and decided to refer it to its Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee to study and submit »»»

Share: File – Lebanese bank customers hold pictures of the owners of Lebanese banks and caretaker PM Najib Mikati and Central bank chief calling them “the enemies of society”, during a protest in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 11 June 2022. (EPA) France is investigating allegations that two Lebanese ban»»»

On Monday 20 April 2026 in Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain was crowned ‘World Team of the Year’ at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony. The award recognises the capital club’s historic 2024–2025 season, praised for its team spirit and high-quality performances. This trophy, which is awarded a»»»

US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges is “perfectly acceptable,” Washington’s envoy to the UN Mike Waltz has said, dismissing accusations of potential war crimes. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Waltz insisted that “all options are on the table” reg»»»

The Israeli military has published a map outlining what it described as a “forward defense line” in southern Lebanon, despite calls for a full withdrawal following the announcement of a ceasefire. The map, published days after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, shows a new deployment line seve»»»