Saudi Arabia’s economy has emerged as a model of resilience and crisis readiness, Central Bank Governor Ayman Alsayari said, citing steady progress under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform agenda. He stressed that continued implementation of the plan has helped protect the economy from regional shock»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called "violations" of their two-week ceasefire. "While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviors that do not in any way indicate seriousness»»»

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three meters (10 feet). The quake, which hit at 4:53 pm (0753 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture, was strong enough to shake large buildings»»»

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has lashed out at his French, Chinese, and Pakistani counterparts, accusing their countries of effectively backing Iran by allegedly striking deals to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The rebuke appears to stem from media reports which rece»»»

Washington, 19 April 2026 (MIA) - Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, as part of her participation in the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., held a meeting with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li. At the meeting, the government’s commitment to further fiscal consolida»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have alerted motorists to a traffic accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, urging drivers to exercise caution while passing the affected area. In a post on social media, authorities said the incident occurred after Global Village in the direction of Abu Dhabi, advising road»»»

Q Mobility has announced the activation of paid parking in new sectors of Musaffah, starting Monday, April 20. The move comes under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre, part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, and is part of the second phase of a wider plan to improve »»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Employers' Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT) have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to expand collaboration in information sharing, innovation, and media development. The document, signed by BTA Director General Kirill Valchev and B»»»

The election results are fair. It was the best that could have been. This is the vote of the people, said the leader of the Velichie party, Ivelin Mihaylov in a statement about the early parliamentary elections on the YouTube channel "Free Voice", published on his official Facebook page on Monday. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, visited the headquarters of the Qatari-Turkish Joint Force Command at Khalid bin Al Walid Camp, where he was received by Brigadier General Hadi Ghanem Al Khayareen, Comm»»»

Dubai: The fragile Iran ceasefire is rapidly unravelling, with escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz exposing both Washington’s limited control over events and Tehran’s growing leverage over a critical global chokepoint — a dynamic that risks pushing the conflict back toward full-scale war. W»»»

Authorities are investigating the deaths of 21 dogs found poisoned in the northern Halkidiki peninsula in what local officials described as a mass killing that has sparked widespread outrage. The animals, which were under the care of a livestock breeder and kept on a property just outside the villa»»»

Dubai: A distressing mid-air ordeal unfolded on a Fly91 flight after it ran into severe weather, leaving passengers panicked for nearly four hours — with a viral video capturing prayers, cries and visible fear onboard, according to NDTV. In the shaky footage, a woman is seen with folded hands, init»»»

Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday. Some displaced residents have rushed back to their homes in the south bu»»»

Temporary traffic restrictions have been introduced on Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart road in Boom Gorge from April 20 to April 30. The press service of the state enterprise Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk reported. According to the state enterprise, at the 130th kilometer of the road in Boom Gorge, rock removal wor»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the structure of the labor market is changing with the development of artificial intelligence, but this does not mean full replacement of humans by machines. The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies reported. Changes will also affect certain segments of media a»»»

Iran has not yet made any decision about participating in a new round of Pakistani-mediated negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Monday, citing Washington’s contradictory actions. Speaking to reporters at a weekly press conferen»»»

The Israeli army is using the ceasefire period to accelerate large-scale destruction in areas it occupies in southern Lebanon, which have been largely emptied of residents displaced by the conflict, according to local accounts. Working around the clock across an area estimated at more than 800 squa»»»

Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes (C) and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for counterterrorism, speak to reporters Sunday outside Kenton United Synagogue in London, Britain, on Sunday. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Police/Release April 20 (UPI) »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, opened the Abdullah Bin Khabbab Mosque in Al Wakrah City. It is located on a large land area of ​​3631 square meters, and attached to the mosque is a house for the imam and a residence for the muezzin. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: HRH Crown Prince of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II arrived in Doha Monday, on a working visit to the country. His Royal Highness was welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal »»»

Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether the meeting would take place. Over the weekend, the U.S. at»»»

The Kyrgyz National Theater Manas will hold a national competition to identify and support talented young manaschi. The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, the main goal of the competition is to popularize national values through the great epic Manas, as »»»

The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic continues its systematic work to implement measures aimed at increasing investment, boosting confidence among international and domestic investors, improving the investment climate, and creating a sustainable investment regul»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi enter a room for their summit held at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, focusing on deepening econ»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has affirmed that the dynamic movement across the emirate’s ports — marked by a significant influx of travellers and remarkable diversity of nationalities — reflects Dubai’s status as a trusted global destination and a leadin»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19 based on 96.41% of tally sheets of the section election commissions processed at the constituency election commissions as at 11 am on Monday. Following are the parties and coali»»»

Freedom is no longer a question of "can we" but "what did we choose," caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on Facebook on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising on Monday. Gurov recalled that 150 years ago, young revolutionaries rose up so that all Bulgarians would have t»»»

Hong Kong: Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it, citing the United States' blockade of its ports. However, lingering hopes for a deal to end the seven-week crisis contin»»»

Rome, April 20 (SANA) A Syrian delegation headed by Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr arrived in Rome to take part in the Regional Conference for the Near East, held at the headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The conference is set to address challenges facing f»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei: Transfer of Iran’s nuclear stockpiles has never been a negotiation option 20-04-2026 11:»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As a full member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran should be entitled to the right to peaceful nuclear energy, and the country's authorities "are planning for the future within the framework" of that treaty, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said. "As fu»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has begun enforcing new decisions to raise Saudisation rates in marketing and sales professions to 60 per cent, following the end of a grace period for private sector firms. The measures, effective from Sunday, April 19, form part of»»»

At Doha College, education goes far beyond academic success. As a not-for-profit British international school, every decision we make is driven by what is best for our pupils—investing in exceptional teaching, inspiring environments, and a breadth of experiences that shape confident, capable young »»»

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called "violations" of their two-week ceasefire. "While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the U.S. is carrying out behaviors that do not in any way indicate seriousne»»»

A teacher in Tokmok is suspected of raping a 13-year-old schoolgirl. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region confirmed this information. According to the department, on April 10, police received a report that physics teacher A.A., 21, raped a schoolgirl, 13, at a secondary school in »»»

On April 12, information was received that an unknown young man was distributing narcotics through so-called stashes at the intersection of Tuleberdiev and Vasilyev Streets. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported. A criminal case has been opened under Artic»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: US Diplomacy Driven by Bad Faith 20-04-2026 11:33 AM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the United States pursues malic»»»

Iran’s joint military command pledged that Tehran would respond soon and called the US attack against an Iranian-flagged container ship near the Strait of Hormuz an act of piracy that violated the ceasefire that has been in place since April 8. By continually violating the ceasefire, the United Sta»»»

Tokyo, Japan: A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet). The quake hit at 4:53 pm (0753 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture. The tremor was strong enough»»»

An Australian former soldier charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan vowed on Sunday to clear his name, saying he had never "run from a fight" in his first public comments since his arrest. Ben Roberts-Smith was granted bail on Friday after a high-profile arrest on five counts of "war cri»»»

Italy’s defense minister said discussions are underway to expand the European Union’s Red Sea naval mission, Aspides, to include the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iran’s missile and nuclear ambitions pose a global threat. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said t»»»

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol proposed building a new oil pipeline linking Iraq’s Basra oil fields and Türkiye’s Mediterranean oil terminal in Ceyhan to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to Turkish newspaper Hürriyet. “I believe a Basra-Ceyhan pipeline could be ext»»»

Sources within Hamas said the group’s delegation in Cairo has delivered a “positive response” to a revised proposal from mediators, particularly Egypt, potentially paving the way for an agreement on Gaza soon. Negotiations on the deal remain stalled. Hamas and other factions insist Israel must firs»»»

Dubai: UAE travel agents report a surge in inbound travel demand over the next two weeks as schools reopen, with thousands of residents returning after weeks of disruption caused by regional tensions and flight cancellations. The rebound comes after a volatile period for the aviation sector, during»»»

North Korea tested cluster bomb and fragmentation mine warheads on tactical ballistic missiles, state-run media reported Monday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 20 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test-launch of tactical ballistic missiles carrying cluster bomb and fragmentation mi»»»

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) – Former Interior Minister (March 1980–January 1984), Driss Guiga, passed away on Sunday at the age of 102, his son Moncef Guiga told TAP.Guiga was a lawyer and a leading figure of the first post-independence generation who...»»»

London, April 20 (SANA) Oil prices rose by more than 7% on Monday and the U.S. dollar strengthened as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz following renewed U.S.-Iran disputes. The price surge came after the strategic waterway closed again, with Washington and Tehran accusing each other of vi»»»

Washington, April 20 (SANA) The Syrian delegation participating in the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings held talks with World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde on expanding support for recovery projects in Syria. The delegation, led by Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and Cen»»»

Tunis, April 20 (TAP) – The weather will be slightly cloudy on Monday morning across all regions of the country. In the afternoon, the sky will become partly cloudy in the central and southern areas, according to forecasts from the National...»»»