Doha, Qatar: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026 promises to deliver a thrilling spectacle after the conclusion of the Knockout Stage draw, which took place yesterday in Kuala Lumpur. The centralised Finals will run from April 16 to 25, 2026, with the last eight teams set to battle it»»»

Dogs have been loyal companions to people since we made them our first domesticated animals, descending long ago from gray wolves - though precisely when, where and why have remained unanswered. New genetic research now is offering valuable insight, including identifying the earliest-known dog, dat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), represented by its Department of Talent Management and National Human Resources Development, yesterday held the 13th virtual awareness workshop for ambassadors of the national performance management system “Adaa”. According to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles will return to Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome in June as part of his bid for a seventh Diamond League title. US sprint superstar Noah Lyles will race the men’s 100m at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea on June 4, as he bids for a record seventh Diamond L»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) men’s Qatar Basketball League 2025–2026 semi-finals resume today with second-round clashes at Al Gharafa Hall, where finalists could be decided. Al Sadd face Al Arabi at 6:00 pm, followed by Al Ahli against Al Rayyan at 8:00 pm. In Monday’s opening»»»

Miami: Jannik Sinner powered into the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, defeating unseeded American Alex Michelsen in straight sets to stay on course for the “Sunshine Double”. Italian second seed Sinner, who is bidding to follow up his triumph at Indian Wells with victory in Miami, bided his t»»»

A roundtable on countering international terrorism and religious extremism was held at the Academy of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS). The discussion brought together representatives of the Anti-Terrorism Center of the Kyrgyz Republic, relevant departments of»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a Merkava tank near the town of Qantara with a guided missile, achieving a confirmed hit. This br»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) resumed yesterday with Al Shaqab Cup, while the Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup will be held from April 2 to 4. The competitions, which is being held at Al Shaqab Arena, feature elite international riders alongside competitors from across the region and Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with its mission to serve the Holy Quran and instill its values across society, Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, implemented a comprehensive package of Quranic programmes during the holy month of Rama»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced that the twelfth edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel received 2,610 submissions, marking the highest number of submissions since the prize’s inception in 2014. The previous record was 2,321 submissions in the seventh edition»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday named veteran French diplomat Jean Arnault as his personal envoy to support efforts to end the Middle East conflict, saying the “world is staring down the barrel of a wider war.” Guterres told reporters that he had been in close contact with many i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marc Saez emerged as the star scoring a brace and providing an assist as Muaither staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down to edge Al Markhiya 3-2 and book a place in the QSL Cup semi-finals at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. In the other quarter-final, Pablo Sarabia came off»»»

Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud offered his condolences at the Embassy of Turkiye in Doha, yesterday, for the martyrs of the Qatari-Turkish joint forces, praying to Almighty Allah to envelop them in His mercy, grant them a place in His spacious paradise, and be»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Belarus have identified ways to intensify military cooperation. The issue was discussed in Minsk during talks between Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin and Kyrgyz Defense Minister Ruslan Mukambetov. The press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry reported. The parties a»»»

On March 24, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov held a working meeting on the implementation of China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway project. According to the Cabinet of Ministers, the main design materials have already been prepared, and refinement of the»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to sell its minority stake in CoolIT Systems to Ecolab in a $4.75 billion transaction led by KKR, marking a timely exit from a segment gaining traction amid rising demand for artificial intelligence. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Manila: A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP Thursday, days after the country declared a national energy emergency over the Middle East war. The Sierra Leone-flagged Sara Sky, bearing high-quali»»»

Sarah Mullally has begun her public ministry as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic moment for the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion. The 63-year-old former nurse and midwife was formally enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral, becoming the 106th holder of the»»»

A relative lull hangs over efforts to shape Gaza’s future, as global and regional attention shifts to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Still, Israel has continued targeting commanders from Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, using intelligence from collaborators and surveillance devices. One»»»

Lebanon’s cabinet meets on Thursday in a first test of a deepening political crisis, after a sharp split between the “Shiite duo” of Hezbollah and Amal Movement and other factions over a decision to declare Iran’s ambassador, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, persona non grata. The government will convene at»»»

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan held an extended working meeting with the rectors of higher education institutions. According to the ministry’s press service, the meeting was attended by deputy ministers responsible for the areas they oversee and representati»»»

Dubai: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, speaking in Washington, said tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are already translating into higher costs for households globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at the Middle East Institute’s 80th anniversary gala, where he»»»

DHAKA, Bangladesh: A bus carrying about 50 people plunged into a major river in central Bangladesh as it was driving onto a ferry, leaving at least 18 people dead, authorities said on Thursday. The bus plunged into the River Padma Wednesday afternoon in Rajbari district, about 84 kilometers (52 mil»»»

Only weeks after Iranian diplomat Mohammad Reza Sheibani returned to Beirut as ambassador, his name has become the focus of a diplomatic crisis. Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry withdrew its approval and declared him “persona non grata”, reflecting rising tensions between Beirut and Tehran and drawing re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has announced the resumption of operations at local agricultural produce markets, providing residents with renewed access to fresh, high-quality Qatari farm products. According to the Ministry, Al Mazrouah Market at Umm Salal Central Market will operate dai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The attendance statistics for the period following the resumption of in-person classes showed an outstanding level of commitment among students and faculty members, who have resumed their academic and administrative duties, which reflects the strength of the educational system and the »»»

The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT), part of the St Kliment Ohridski Sofia University, will present a next generation AI model for all Bulgarians on Thursday, the Education and Science Ministry announced. BgGPT 3.0, designed to act as a state-of-the-a»»»

The discovery of the oldest ever dog DNA suggests they have been our best friends for nearly 16,000 years -- 5,000 years earlier than had previously been thought, new research said Wednesday. Despite being ubiquitous in the homes, backyards and hearts of people across the world, surprisingly little»»»

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan approved a regulation on the digital technology system Electronic Enrollment of Children in State and Municipal General Education Organizations by its order. Children over 8, or those who do not have documents confirming the identity of the child or parent/le»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev arrived in Russia on an official visit at the head of a parliamentary delegation. The delegation was welcomed at the airport by State Duma Deputy Speaker Anna Kuznetsova. The press service of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan reported. On th»»»

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Three athletes from Kyrgyzstan have been included in the updated global rankings released by World Boxing ahead of the new World Cup season. Photo Munarbek Seitbek uulu Munarbek Seitbek uulu (60 kg) is ranked third with 975 points, a result boosted by his silver medal at the Paris Olympic Games. Ph»»»

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A surge in jet fuel costs—up over 90% in Poland since February—will push airfares higher despite Orlen’s recent wholesale price cuts. Global Jet-A1 prices jumped 83% in March, according to International Air Transport Association, driven by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel accounts for up »»»

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VIGO Photonics, via its US subsidiary, has acquired assets of Florida-based InfraRed Associates, a long-established developer of cooled infrared detectors serving industry, science, and military clients across global markets. The move is aimed at deeper entry into the US defense sector, where local»»»

Ever since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on 28 February 2026, Europe has appeared sidelined and divided over a conflict that could shape the international balance of power in the years ahead. As might be expected, differing approaches by its 27 member states show that the European»»»

Dubai: For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) living in the UAE, moments of crisis have only strengthened their decision to stay. From the Covid-19 pandemic to the current geopolitical situation, residents have noted that the country’s steady governance, accessible services, and strong communiti»»»

The United States, with the support of Britain, seized Bella 1 for violations of U.S. sanctions in January. Britain said that following this operation, it developed plans of its own to board ships of Russia's shadow fleet. File Photo counrtesy U.S. European Command/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI»»»

Innovators taking part in the Zayed Sustainability Prize are now receiving support even if they do not win, as the global award continues to expand its focus on helping ideas move from concept to real-world impact. Organisers confirmed that in the latest cycle, 33 finalists were selected across cat»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a welcoming ceremony for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at Kim Il Sung Square on March 25, KCNA reported. The ceremony featured a 21-gun salute, honor guard review and national anthems, as Kim Jong-un warmly greeted Lukashenko and senior Belarusian of»»»