Arab News 3m

UK, France agree three-year deal to stop migrant crossings

PARIS: Britain and France have agreed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the English Channel, according to a French interior ministry roadmap seen by AFP Wednesday. Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement on the coast by more than »»»

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Arab News 3m

Sinner’s mastery mindset makes him the man to beat

BENGALURU: Jannik Sinner was once viewed as an explosive talent custom-built for hardcourt tennis but the four-times Grand Slam champion’s assiduous work on his patience and control has made him the man to beat on clay heading into the French Open. It had long been assumed that in his era-defining »»»

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France24 8m

Truth or Fake - ‘Hungry all the time’: US Navy deny food shortages after grim photos emerge

The US Navy has fiercely denied claims that its warships in the Middle East are running low on food and leaving its sailors “hungry all the time,” as Washington’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues. Photos showing dismal, mostly-empty trays of food circulated online, with the claims that sh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10m

MoPH announces vaccination requirements for Hajj 2026

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the vaccination requirements for Hajj 1447H/2026, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims to the Holy Mosque and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque. These measures aim to allow pilgrims t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10m

‘Qatar’s diplomacy helps contain escalation, ensures int’l stability’

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In the midst of one of the most volatile regional crises in recent years, Qatar has emerged as a central diplomatic actor, deploying coordinated political, strategic, and economic efforts aimed at de-escalation, preserving the ceasefire, and ensuring the continued flow of glo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10m

QWSC and YoC launch 2026 winter sports development program

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Winter Sports Committee (QWSC), in collaboration with Years of Culture (YoC), is set to launch a year-round programme of winter sports development initiatives as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture partnership. This marks a major step in expa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10m

QC project provides clean water to thousands of families in Pakistan

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its continued efforts to address water scarcity, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a vital water project in Sindh Province, Pakistan, providing clean and safe drinking water to more than 5,000 people from vulnerable communities through solar‑powered solutions. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 10m

Msheireb Properties honoured at Green World Awards

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable developer, has won a Green World Award 2026 for its flagship city, Msheireb Downtown Doha. Recognised in the Building & Construction sector within the Sustainability category, the award celebrates the district’s exceptional »»»

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France24 12m

Pope Leo condemns inmate conditions on tour of infamous Equatorial Guinea prison

Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Bata on the last leg of his Africa tour Wednesday, delivering a rare public critique of inmate conditions in Equatorial Guinea. In his address, the pontiff urged respect for human dignity, highlighting concerns about overcrowding and justice in a country l»»»

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Gulf News 14m

Pezeshkian rebukes Trump: Breach of commitments, blockade, threats 'main obstacles' to genuine talks

US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s leadership is “seriously fractured”. Trump made this declaration in announcing another extension of the ceasefire and signaled that US pressure on Tehran will continue. He said the truce would be kept in place to give negotiations "more time", while the US »»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

QHA, Qatar Tourism review sector outlook amid regional developments

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatari Hotels Association (QHA) convened a high-level meeting with senior officials from Qatar Tourism to assess the current state of the tourism and hospitality sector and explore measures to sustain growth amid ongoing regional developments. The meeting brought toget»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

Sheikh Joaan attends Asian Beach Games opening ceremony

Tribune News Network Sanya HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, held at Yasha Park on Wednesday evening, in a vibrant celebratory atmosphere ref»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

QU hosts Google experts for seminar on AI technologies

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by the University Core Curriculum Programme at the Deanship of General Studies, organised a specialised virtual seminar titled ‘Google AI Technologies: Overview and Practical Applications’ via WebEx, featuring participation from experts a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

Cabinet commends Amir’s efforts to de-escalate regional tensions

QNA Doha The Cabinet has commended the efforts of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in working to de-escalate tensions, promote peace, and prioritize diplomacy and dialogue as the primary means of resolving disputes. During its weekly meeting, chaired by Pr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

TIMSS 2027 pilot test to start on April 26: MoEHE

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the launch of the pilot test for the TIMSS 2027 international study, starting on April 26, 2026, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting Grade 4 and 8 students, as p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

PPS achieves exceptionalsuccess in CBSE Grade Xexamination 2025–2026

Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS) has celebrated another year of outstanding academic achievement, as its students delivered an exceptional performance in the CBSE Grade X Board Examinations for the academic year 2025–2026. The results stand as a testament to the institution’s unwa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

AUTOBOT AUTOWORKS SECURES K-MAN AGENCY FOR QATAR, TO OPEN REGION’S LARGEST SERVICE CENTRE

In a landmark move that cements its standing as the premier destination for off-road and adventure enthusiasts in the region, AUTOBOT AUTOWORKS WLL has announced a new Agency Agreement with K-MAN, a globally recognised leader in advanced suspension technology. The agreement was officially signed du»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

QSTP brings global tech communityto Doha as part of SYNC Spring 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), hosted founders, operators, and community members at its Doha campus as part of SYNC Spring 2026. The initiative connects Syrian technologists, founders and ecosystem partners across the diaspora th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

MoM’s new online services to streamline land transactions

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality has unveiled a new package of electronic services for the Urban Planning Affairs sector, marking a further step in the country’s ongoing digital transformation efforts. In a statement shared on X, the ministry said the services are now available on its offi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22m

Qatar University opens readmission application for 2026 Fall semester

QNA Doha Qatar University’s (QU) Admissions Department has announced that applying for readmission to undergraduate programmes for the 2026 Fall semester is open, from April 19-29. Fall 2026 applications are available for all but the College of Sport Sciences. Those eligible for readmission include»»»

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France24 24m

Business - Iran's workers face waves of layoffs as war batters domestic economy

Iranians are confronting mass layoffs and soaring inflation amid destroyed infrastructure and internet blackouts. We take a closer look. But first: US senators grill Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, and the global condom industry takes a blow from supply chain issues tied to the cl»»»

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Arab News 27m

Man City top of Premier League as Haaland’s winner relegates Burnley

Manchester City completed its ominous, late-season rise to the top of the Premier League by beating Burnley 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s early goal on Wednesday, ending Arsenal’s 200-day stay in first place. The result condemned American-owned Burnley to relegation after one season back in the to»»»

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Arab News 27m

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in leadup to World Cup

MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s government said it was beefing up security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside of Mexico City less than two months before the FIFA World Cup. The Monday shooting, carried out by a lone gunman on top of one of the Teotihuacan pyramids — a UN»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated

Burnley, United Kingdom: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets' third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the Championship alongsi»»»

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Arab News 39m

Report says US blocked $500mn cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks

BAGHDAD: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups. The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to Iraq»»»

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Arab News 39m

Gaza civil defense says children among 5 killed in Israeli strike

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense agency said an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in a northern part of the Palestinian territory late on Wednesday, killing five people including three children. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli»»»

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France24 40m

'Right now both sides are testing each other', analyst says as Iran truce extended

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Negah Angha, Former National Security Advisor under US President Joe Biden, about the ongoing standoff between Iran and the United States, which has choked off all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. She says that "right now both sides are testing each other" add»»»

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Al Manar 48m

Al-Manar correspondent: Rescue teams managed to recover the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Rescue teams managed to recover the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil 22-04-2026 23:33 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Al Manar 50m

Few Hours before New Round of Direct Talks, Israeli Enemy Deliberately Assassinates Lebanese Journalist in Al-Tiri

After several hours of extensive search, the rescue teams managed to find the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil who was killed in an Israeli air raid on a house she resorted to in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondent explained in details the Israeli crime: At 14:30, a Zionis»»»

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Arab News 51m

With ciggies in short supply, Gaza smokers turn to dried jute

GAZA STRIP: Though Gazans normally use molokhia, or jute leaves, for soup, Abu Yahya Helles coats the crumbled, dried leaves in liquid nicotine and rolls them into cigarettes as a tobacco alternative. In war-ravaged Gaza, where shortages are still acute, some are now smoking Helles’ home-made roll-»»»

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Sana 60m

Al-Shaibani says leaders’ meetings in the Gulf tour focused on boosting fraternal ties

Damascus, Apr. 22 (SANA) Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said the Gulf tour led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, which included Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, focused on strengthening long-standing fraternal relations between Syria and those countries. Al-Shaibani said the»»»

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Arab News 1h

Airlines cancel flights amid Iran conflict

WASHINGTON: Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people unable to fly as ‌planned to destinations after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: Greece’s largest carri»»»

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RT 1h

US running out of key missiles after Iran war – report

The US military has dangerously depleted its stockpiles of critical missiles during the seven‑week war on Iran, creating a “near‑term risk” that could leave it vulnerable in any future conflict, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The report, pu»»»

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Arab News 1h

Where We Are Going Today: Loft

I will be honest, when I heard we were heading to a place called Loft, I pictured exposed brick, high ceilings, maybe a view. What I did not expect was a ground-floor restaurant with not a single step in sight. It was my first hint that Loft at U Walk in Riyadh was going to keep me guessing all nig»»»

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UPI 1h

Noem purse thief sentenced to three years in prison - UPI.com

Kristi Noem, then Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on March in Washington, D.C. Mario Bustamante Leiva, who stole Noem's purse from a Washington, D.C., restaurant in April 2025, was sentenced Wednesday for his part in that theft and oth»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Zionist media: Following several operations carried out by Hezbollah, Israeli helicopters carried a number of soldiers into Safed Hospital - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist media: Following several operations carried out by Hezbollah, Israeli helicopters carried a number of soldiers into Safed Hospital »»»

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Soft toys, lipstick, pajamas ... things you never knew came from oil

NEW YORK: It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings are not immune when oil shipments from the Middle East are constrained. Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer in Fort»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran hangs ex-nuclear employee on spying charges

PARIS: Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to Israel’s Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said, with two NGOs based outside the country saying he worked for the Iranian atomic energy organization. The execution of Mehdi Farid was the latest in a number of hangings of high-profile convic»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Brent crude climbs back above $100 as oil benchmarks rally late April 22

Brent crude returned to the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark late Tuesday, underscoring renewed strength across global oil benchmarks as energy markets reacted to tightening supply expectations and geopolitical risk. A market snapshot taken at 8:21 pm GMT on April 22, 2026 showed Bren»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi envoys to Doha and Sarajevo hold discussions with Spanish, Bosnian officials

Saudi Ambassador to Qatar Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad received Spain’s ambassador to Qatar, Alvaro Renedo Zalba, at his office. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments, Saudi Press Agency reported. Saud»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Rayyan retains title as EQSL concludes

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (EQSL) concluded, with Al Rayyan winning the title for the second time in a row, following their victory over Al Gharafa in the final played on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event was attended by Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of QSL, Hassan »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Report says US blocked $500 million cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks

Washington: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups. The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to I»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Dubai Metro Gold Line will reduce cut Red Line congestion, remove 40m road trips a year

Dubai: Dubai is planning its next metro expansion valued at Dh34 billion, the Gold Line, which will run from Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates. The route passes through Mina Rashid, City Walk, Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Al Barsha South, and Jumeirah Village Cir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Environment ministry holds cleanup campaign to mark Earth Day

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, organised a cleanup campaign at Rawdat Abal Najem located north of Umm Al Amad, on the occasion of Earth Day, which falls on April 22 each year, as part of its efforts aimed at enhancing enviro»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait keeps schools online until further notice

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the learning process will continue remotely until further notice, stressing that no changes or new decisions have been issued so far. In a statement, the ministry said the measure is aimed at safeguarding students as well as teaching and admi»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump says Iran will not execute eight women after his request

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran had halted alleged plans to execute eight women arrested over anti-government protests, after he urged Tehran to release them to help peace negotiations.Iran's judiciary, however, described the US president's claims as "false news," saying they had ne»»»

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Arab News 2h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Twilight Forest’ by Gary Ferguson

With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West. Yet a quiet unraveling has begun: in the past decade, in a vast area from Santa Fe to the Sierras, more than 200,000 ponderosa have died. While some trees wil»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why oil will get costlier the more Hormuz disruption drags on amid war risks

Dubai: Oil prices are likely to remain elevated, and could rise further in the near term, as ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran continue to tighten global supply conditions. Brent crude rose 1.7% to $100.16 per barrel on Wednesday, ref»»»

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UPI 2h

Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family's crypto business - UPI.com

President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, walk to Marine One on April 10. The two are owners of World Liberty Financial, which is being sued by billionaire Justin Sun. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- A billionaire backer of the Trump family's World Liberty Financial cry»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Education ministry to launch TIMSS 2027 pilot test on April 26

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the launch of the pilot test for the TIMSS 2027 international study, starting on Sunday, April 26, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting fourth and eighth-grade students, as part of the preparati»»»

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