At the final campaign rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined the stakes of the upcoming election, focusing on peace, sovereignty, and Hungary’s position in an increasingly uncertain international environment. Prime Minister Orbán opened by highlighting the final phase of the campai»»»

After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing his most serious electoral challenge yet from opposition leader Péter Magyar. A new report by the Clingendael Institute frames the vote as “make-or-break” for EU-Hungary relations, warning that Brussels is “holding its breath”»»»

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

Islamabad: US Vice President JD Vance said that intensive negotiations with the Iranian delegation in Islamabad, which lasted around 21 hours, failed to produce an agreement, pointing to what he described as clear shortcomings in the course of the talks. Speaking to reporters from Islamabad, Vance »»»

Abu Dhabi: As the world looks at West Asia with a bated breath, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks on evolving regional situation with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Jaishankar on Saturday conveyed India's appreciation to Nahyan fo»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Friday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard.The nationwide sticker shock put pressure on President Donald Trump, who has ordered peace talks with Iran an»»»

The campaign for Hungary’s April 12 elections has been marred by disinformation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party, Fidesz, has deployed a series of outrageous AI-generated videos to target his main rival Peter Magyar and his Tisza party, while a vast campaign orchestrated by fake accounts has em»»»

A 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter between Ukraine and Russia, announced by the Kremlin and accepted by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, began on Saturday afternoon. Governors of two Russian border regions reported Ukrainian drone attacks after the truce, and the Ukrainian military»»»

Hungary's legislative elections on Sunday are being closely watched in Moscow. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long been Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest ally within the European Union, and a victory for the opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar could undermine the Kremlin's influenc»»»

A UK jury has found former BBC producer Dylan Dawes guilty of downloading more than 6,000 child porn images. The verdict was delivered at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday, following a four-day trial. Dawes, who started working for the British public broadcaster in 2001, had pleaded not guilty to the t»»»

ISLAMABAD: US Vice President JD Vance has left Islamabad after talks with Iran ended without a deal, saying he has put forward a “final and best offer”. Vance said that intensive negotiations with the Iranian delegation in Islamabad, which lasted around 21 hours, failed to produce an agreement, poi»»»

Dubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday, as unsettled conditions driven by a surface low-pressure system bring clouds, cooler temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather is forecast to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with c»»»

Peace rarely means healing begins right away. About 22 percent of those exposed to warfare within 10 years face struggles such as sadness, worry, or trauma aftermath, according to data from global health records. From a longevity medicine perspective, chronic stress and anxiety are critical risk fa»»»

A man and his partner were arrested by French police after the man kept his son locked in a van since 2024 in order to prevent his partner from sending the boy for psychiatric treatment. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- French authorities arrested a man and his pa»»»

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house before fleeing three miles on foot to the company's offices, which police said he threatened to burn down. File Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- Police arrested a 20»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In just over three months, the Years of Culture’s (YoC) partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding and human connection. Mohammed Al Kuw»»»

Darlene Regis She lost everything — but refused to lose herself. Today, Ruth Astley stands as a testament to resilience, proving that even the lowest in life can become the foundation for something greater. A Filipina entrepreneur based in Qatar, Astley transformed a painful financial setback into »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Just before the sun reaches its peak above Doha’s skyline, when daylight shimmers across glass towers and a faint breeze moves through the alleys, Abu Abdulrahman settles into his usual seat at the edge of a café in Souq Waqif. He sits quietly, like a man guarding a fading er»»»

QNA The Hague The State of Qatar stressed the importance of coordinated international efforts to eliminate the remnants of the former Syrian regime’s chemical weapons programme, praising the cooperation of the fraternal Syrian Arab Republic with the organisation and international partners. This cam»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Doha on Saturday. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Syria and Lebanon and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the reg»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to implement an urgent humanitarian project in Abs District in north-western Yemen. The project aims t»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), on Friday and stressed that no global changes would stop “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” including its people across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan became a de facto self-governed terr»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to discuss regional security following Iran's unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks against the UAE a»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran talks on ending war and the situation in Ukraine in a phone call today with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Following the call, Macron wrote on X platform that they began by discussing the situation in the Middle East, and»»»

Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw on Saturday, several participants have claimed cash rewards. In Draw No. 260411, the winning numbers from the Days section were 26, 13, 18, 6, 4, and 11, while the Months section winning number was 11. Moreover, three residents have each recei»»»

Kyiv: A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen»»»

Damascus, April 11 (SANA) – Arab and international companies participating in the 4th Syria International Exhibition for Agricultural Mechanization, Livestock and Agricultural Production Supplies (Agro Syria) expressed interest in expanding their presence in Syria, viewing it as a promising investm»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19. The update was provided by Deputy Chairperson and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva, who said preparations are continuing on schedule. Mateva stat»»»

Doha, April 11 (SANA) Qatar has reaffirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing its continued stance in backing the Syrian people. In a statement on the platform X, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Minister of State Mohammed Al-Khulaifi discussed develo»»»

Ankara, April 11 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments, including the situation in Syria, during a phone call on Saturday. According to Anadolu Agency, the two leaders also reviewe»»»

A Syrian man on Saturday buried his wife and four of his five children, killed in the massive wave of Israeli strikes that pounded Beirut earlier this week, laying them to rest in Deir Ezzor province in northeastern Syria. It was not the homecoming they had anticipated when they fled to Lebanon six»»»

The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Iran'»»»

Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Refereeing Department of Qatar Football Association (QFA) held a coordination meeting with clubs via videoconference, as part of its efforts to enhance awareness of the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on updates issued by FIFA»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at diff»»»

rain howDubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday as unsettled weather continues, with temperatures set to fall and winds picking up, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective clouds bring»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has brokered a new prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, securing the exchange of 350 detainees involving 175 detainees from each side. The move brings the total number of prisoners exchanged through UAE mediation efforts between the two countries to 6,305. Get updated faster»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Transport has announced that a total of 3,049 transactions were completed by the Land Transport Affairs sector during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued activity across public transport, road affairs, planning, and licensing services. According to the ministry, La»»»

The Holy Fire from Jerusalem, kept at the Palace of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC) in Sofia, is being spread out by priests taking it to evening service in their churches in Bulgaria on Holy Saturday, which for Orthodox Christians this year is on April 11. Normally, the Holy »»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period. Russia's»»»

Tripoli: Libya has approved its first unified state budget in more than 13 years, the Central Bank of Libya said on Saturday. In a statement, the Central Bank said the approval by the House of Representatives and the High Council of State is expected to strengthen financial stability and advance ef»»»

Doha, Qatar: State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, met today with HE Tom Barrack, the US Special Envoy to Syria, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, developments in the situation in Syria and Lebanon were revie»»»

A rescue operation is underway in Cyprus after a two-storey residential building partly collapsed at noon. The building is located in Germasogeia, an eastern suburb of Limassol. Local media outlet Phileleftheros said three people injured in the collapse have been transferred to hospital by ambulanc»»»

Dubai: The Philippines is redefining its approach to the 10.7 million Filipinos living abroad. Historically reliant on remittances, the country is now turning to its diaspora as “permanent strategic partners” for long-term development. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has shifted the agen»»»

Paris: A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his father detained. Police were alerted by a neighbor to "sounds of a child'' coming from a van on Mon»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has returned 175 military personnel from the Ukrainian captivity, with 175 Ukrainian servicemen handed over in exchange, the Russian Defense Military said on Saturday. "On April 11, 175 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In e»»»

“My daughter is sleeping in the ICU of a hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka and I have been in the queue at the Trust filling station since 1:30 AM. It is now a quarter to three... If I cannot get fuel, I will leave the bike on the road and just walk away. I do not have the strength left in my body to pu»»»

Dhaka: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 115.8-million-U.S.-dollar loan to enhance environmentally sustainable and resilient urban services in Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) in Bangladesh. The Narayanganj Green and Resilient Urban Development Project will upgrade drinking water su»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, MoI, urged the public to remain calm and follow key safety procedures in the event of an elevator malfunction. In a social media post, the ministry emphasized that improper actions could increase risks and advised individuals trapped in elevators to avoid pani»»»

Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin negotiations towards a deal to end the Middle East war unleashed six weeks earlier by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With the talks under way at Islamabad's Serena Hotel, Iranian med»»»