Lajovic through to Madrid Masters main draw
MADRID - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic is through to the main draw of the Madrid Masters ATP tournament after a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Chris Rodesch of Luxembourg in the final qualifying round on Tuesday afternoon. Lajovic won after 68 minutes of play, joining Miomir Kecmanovic, the other Serb»»»
Azour to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Has Strong Financial Buffers to Confront War Impact
“This is a multidimensional shock.” That is how Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund, summed up the bleak outlook gripping the region, describing the current war as an earthquake not seen in geopolitics and economics for five de»»»
Macut, von Beckerath discuss stability of academic community, Serbia-EU cooperation
BELGRADE - At his own initiative, Serbian PM Djuro Macut held an urgent meeting with the head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Andreas von Beckerath on Tuesday to discuss the key issues of stability in the academic community and advancement of cooperation with EU institutions. Ensuring an equal relat»»»
Tucker Carlson apologizes for helping Trump get elected, says he’ll be ‘tormented’
Prominent conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has issued a public apology for his role in getting US President Donald Trump into the White House, saying in a podcast published on Monday that he will be “tormented for a long time” by the damage he helped cause. Speaking on his podcast with his b»»»
Bulgaria is not going ‘pro-Russia’ – the EU is just paranoid
After eight snap elections in five years, Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, a 62-year-old reform-minded pragmatist with much political (he’s a former president) and military (he's also a former general) experience has just managed to gain an absolute majority of seats in the national parliament. It is, accor»»»
France backs Egypt’s IMEC entry, readies migration pact at first strategic dialogue
France formally backed Egypt’s inclusion in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the two nations agreed to finalise a bilateral migration agreement in the coming weeks, officials announced following the inaugural French-Egyptian strategic dialogue on Monday. The talks in Cairo »»»
’Musiala magic’ will be on full display very soon, Bayern’s Kompany says
MUNICH: Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala missed much of the season due to a broken leg and while he has already made an impact since returning to the pitch in January, coach Vincent Kompany is confident he will soon take his game to a whole new level. The 23-year-old Germany international sus»»»
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
WASHINGTON: US forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as it puts into place a global warning to track down vessels tied to Tehran. US forces “conducted a right-of-visit maritime interdiction” and boarded the M/T Ti»»»
PSG and Luis Enrique sweat on Vitinha ahead of Champions League semis
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was unsure if midfield metronome Vitinha would be fit to play against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. The Portuguese central midfielder will miss PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Nantes on Wednesday due to a heel inflammati»»»
US Forces Board a Sanctioned Oil Tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon Says
US forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as it puts into place a global warning to track down vessels tied to Tehran. US forces “conducted a right-of-visit maritime interdiction” and boarded the M/T Tifani “withou»»»
President "Very Likely" to Convene New Parliament April 29 or 30
President Iliana Iotova is very likely to convene the new Parliament on April 29 or 30. "It is very much possible that I will convene the 52nd National Assembly [next] Wednesday or Thursday," she told reporters on Tuesday. The Central Election Commission is yet to announce the official results for »»»
Hezbollah Military Media Footage of Resistance Attack on Israeli Artillery Bunker in Occupied Golan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Footage of Resistance Attack on Israeli Artillery Bunker in Occupied Golan 21-04-2026 16:06 PM Hezbollah Military »»»
Counting a billion people: Inside India's mega census drive
New Delhi: Sukhwinder Kaur battles the scorching sun as she trudges door-to-door in New Delhi as part of India's colossal exercise to count more than one billion citizens. Kaur is among three million census enumerators fanning out across cities and villages in an exercise that will help shape polic»»»
‘Don’t give up’: Indian expat wins Dh25,000 in Big Ticket, urges others to keep trying
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»»»
Asyad Group, Ligentia to build tech-driven global logistics powerhouse
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»»»
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 55: Fortification via the V-Strategy – the Poisoned Chalice Equation
Few figures in contemporary American politics have risen as swiftly or as improbably as US Vice President J.D. Vance, propelled from relative obscurity to the very apex of power. Yet this meteoric ascent carries its own perils: What appears as extraordinary fortune conceals, under the surface, the »»»
Lajovic through to final of Madrid Masters qualifiers
MADRID - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic is through to the final of the Madrid Masters qualifiers after a 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the first qualifying round on Monday evening. The Serbian, who won after two hours and eight minutes of play, will next face Chris Rodes»»»
Has India’s last school been built?
Thiruvananthapuram: For decades, India grappled with a surging population problem, and school textbooks explained the dangers of an exploding population. That trend has distinctly reversed now, with a steadily declining fertility rate, which in turn is manifesting in many ways – like school closure»»»
Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman over alleged unfair stock trading - UPI.com
Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Sept. 15, 2025, for questioning over unfair stock trading allegations. File Photo by Yonhap Police said Tuesday they have filed for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman and founder of»»»
KOSPI sets record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally - UPI.com
This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks reached a new high amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks. Photo by Yonhap Around two months after an extreme rout caused by the Middle East crisis, South Korea's stock market showed a dramatic retu»»»
Media Review: April 21
The major Bulgarian media outlets continue to cover the results and aftermath of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, whose decisive winner is ex-president and former Air Force chief Rumen Radev and the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which will have a comfortable majority in the next legisla»»»
Delyan Peevski: Rumen Radev Deserves Congratulations for Winning People's Trust
In a statement quoted by his party press office, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said Rumen Radev deserves congratulations for winning people's trust. "It is voters' decision who will have the responsibility, having a stable and clear majority, to take the steering whee»»»
Musk fails to appear at French court hearing over sexualised AI deepfakes on X
Tech magnate Elon Musk, who has owned the X platform since 2022, failed to appear at his court hearing on Monday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The billionaire, founder of Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX, had been summoned by French authorities as part of an investigation launched»»»
GERB Leader: Radev Now Holds Full Power to Fulfill "Good Intentions"
GERB leader Boyko Borissov on Tuesday congratulated Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria party on winning Sunday's early parliamentary elections and highlighted the opportunities arising from the fact that they will command a majority in the new National Assembly. Borissov expressed hope that R»»»
What Awaits Us in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?
Those who change the rules will win, not those who know more. Once the privilege of large technology companies, artificial intelligence has today become an everyday tool for almost everyone, from teenagers seeking advice about love to those using it for the simplest decisions like what to cook for »»»
Michael Jackson fans pack Hollywood for biopic premiere
Hollywood, United States: Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson's biopic, drawing fans of the King of Pop to the iconic California boulevard. The film "Michael" chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one»»»
Ideologies Collapsed in Elections, Desire for Stability Prevailed, Vazrazhdane Leader Says
Ideologies suffered a collapse in the latest parliamentary elections, while the desire for stability and long-term governance prevailed, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Tuesday at a press conference held by the Vazrazhdane party on the results of the April 19 vote. Progressive Bulgar»»»
UN urges Sri Lanka to deliver results in Easter bombing probe
COLOMBO: The United Nations urged Sri Lanka on Tuesday to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners. The UN’s top envoy to the country, Marc-Andre Franche, said survivors and families of vi»»»
Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in break from pacifist policy
TOKYO: Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet of the new guideline clea»»»
Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids condemns ‘lack of quality, lack of management’
HONG KONG: Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids on Tuesday told AFP that the fallen London giants will find it hard to avoid relegation and condemned “a lack of quality and a lack of management.” Tottenham are on their third manager of a disastrous season and sit in the Premier League relegation zone»»»
Romania in political crisis; PSD withdraws support for PM Bolojan, who remains in office
Romania entered a political crisis on Monday, after the Social Democratic Party (PSD), a member of the ruling coalition, decided to withdraw its support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.At an event called "The Moment of Truth" which was organized at the Palace of Parliament, 5,000 Social Democrats c»»»
Clear rules of operation to be set for foreign ambassadors in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Clear rules of operation will be established for foreign ambassadors in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Foreign Minister, Almaz Imangaziev, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Government, and Regulations of the Zhogorku Kenesh during a discussion of draf»»»
Cafu: 2026 World Cup 'perfect moment' for Brazil to win again
Madrid: Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner Cafu said yesterday he believes this year’s tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first time for 24 years. Cafu was captain when Brazil won their fifth World Cup, beating Germany 2-0 in the 2002 final in »»»
Al Ahli brace for Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in AFC Champions League Two semi-final
Doha, Qatar: After defeating Al Hussein, Qatar’s Al Ahli are bracing for a strong challenge against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, with Julian Draxler saying the team will be ready for Cristiano Ronaldo’s side in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final in Dubai tomorrow. Younes Ali-coached Al Ahli delive»»»
Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take»»»
Sixteen-ministry cabinet planned as government formation advances
Tisza Party leader and prime minister-designate Péter Magyar on Monday named seven ministers of his future government and announced nine additional ministries at a press conference in Budapest following the first meeting of the party’s parliamentary faction. Magyar said the Tisza government, expect»»»
Iran’s strategic depth in Latin America: benefits and limits
Ever since the US and Israel began their war against Iran on 28 February, attention has naturally focused on the Gulf and the wider Middle East, with some looking as far as Russia and China as Iran’s natural allies. Yet on the other side of the world, in Latin America, Iran has also had ties. Polit»»»
Asian Judo Championships: Kyrgyz team finishes third in team tournament - | 24.KG
The national judo team of Kyrgyzstan won bronze medals at the Asian Championships in China, the International Federation reported. Ten teams participated in the tournament—three women’s teams and three men’s teams. In the quarterfinals, the athletes defeated their opponents from Tajikistan, but los»»»
Student from Kyrgyzstan wins bronze at Mathematical Olympiad - | 24.KG
From April 9 to 15, 2026, the 15th European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) was held in Bordeaux, France. At least 260 schoolgirls from 67 countries participated in it. According to the Ministry of Education, Kamila Aliyarova, a 10th-grade student at Gazprom Kyrgyzstan School, won a bronze meda»»»
Tech 24 - Should kids be banned from social media? The world is deciding
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»»»
UPDATE – Radev sweeps Bulgaria election, ending three decades of coalition rule
Former president Rumen Radev won an outright majority in Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary election, final results showed on April 20, paving the way for the country’s first single-party government since 1997. Radev’s Progress»»»
Peter Magyar unveils cabinet line-up, demands Orban-era officials resign by May
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. »»»
Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election
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»»»
Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100 percent of the first-place votes for the award. Victor Wembanyama is now the first. The San Antonio Spurs superstar center received 100 first-place votes out of a possible 100 »»»
Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: US authorities “got the wrong man” when they charged an alleged Daesh militant in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, a defense attorney said Monday at the start of the man’s trial in Virginia.»»»
Ceasefire opens window for selective bets, volatility risks remain
Dubai: A fragile ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict is giving investors a brief window to reassess positions, with analysts pointing to a more selective and cautious approach. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Market behaviour in recent days reflects a reset in sen»»»
John Korir wins second straight Boston Marathon title in course record time
BOSTON: Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win in an unofficial 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds for his second straight victory. The Kenyan broke away from the pack as it headed into Heart»»»
Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing ‘real world’ readiness
MANILA: Philippine and US forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on Monday, which Manila’s military chief said would test their readiness under “real‑world conditions.” The April 20 to May 8 exercises known as “Bal»»»
Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide
SOFIA: Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-dominant political forces and possibly pushing the EU and NATO member state closer to Moscow. The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts»»»
Protection secured for uninhabited Gyaros islet, key habitat for endangered seals
Greece has finally signed into effect legislation securing the status as a marine protected area of the uninhabited but richly biodiverse islet of Gyaros in the Cyclades island group, the Greek branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature said Monday. WWF Greece hailed Thursday’s signing of a president»»»