US President Donald Trump said he is scaling back threats to target bridges, power plants, and other civilian infrastructure in Iran, contingent on Tehran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post Tuesday evening, Trump stated that Iran could consen»»»

April 7 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in Maryland announced Tuesday that they seized "significant quantities" of illegal drugs, weapons and money as part of a lengthy multi-agency investigation into a drug-trafficking ring. They also reported 12 arrests, with more possible in the future. Wilco»»»

President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran. Just hours after warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuse»»»

The UAE Embassy in Kuwait has urged Emirati nationals in the country to follow instructions issued by local authorities and remain indoors overnight. In an advisory issued Tuesday, the embassy asked citizens to stay at home from Tuesday evening, April 7, until Wednesday morning, April 8, as a preca»»»

KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait on Tuesday condemned and denounced in the strongest terms storming and sabotage targeting the Kuwaiti Consulate in Iraq's Basra City, along with blatant aggressions on the consulate's premises in an unacceptable and serious breach of diplomatic norms and conventions. In »»»

BEIRUT: The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 1,530, with 4,812 injured since 2nd March, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today. In a statement, the ministry said that the total number of victims has reached 1,530, including 57 paramedics and healthcare workers, as we»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, honoured the winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards during a ceremony held at Education City, in recognition of the exemplary ethical values reflected in their initiatives and behaviours. Held at Multaqa»»»

Muhammad Waqas Malik, Country Manager of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Qatar, is concluding his tenure with a deep sense of accomplishment, marking the end of a chapter defined by growth, collaboration, and renewed service excellence. Having joined PIA in December 2009 in Karachi’s Reven»»»

Originally from Pakistan and now proudly based in Doha, Haider Ali is making his mark in Qatar’s thriving real estate sector as a Leasing Agent with NelsonPark Property LLC, one of the country’s most trusted and award-winning real estate agencies. Before relocating to Qatar, Ali built a solid found»»»

Sohni Dharti Forum, a prominent volunteer-driven social organisation representing the Pakistani community in Al Khor, has officially announced its Executive Committee for 2026, reaffirming continuity in leadership and a sustained commitment to community service. The announcement reflects stability »»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a special issue of its Legal and Judicial Journal to mark two decades since the introduction of the country’s Civil Code. The edition, issued by the Legal and Judicial Studies Centre, coincides with a legal symposium which produced recommenda»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the committee of directors and heads of judicial and legal training centres and institutes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the year 2026, which was held virtually on Tuesday. In the meeting, the State of Qatar was repres»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The open-air theatre at Katara Cultural Village on Tuesday witnessed the honouring of Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director-General of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Qatar on the occasion of his appointment as Cultural Ambass»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched phase 1 of its emergency humanitarian aid project for displaced families in southern Syria. In cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS), heating oil is being distributed to internally displaced people (IDP»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Marking World Health Day under the theme ‘Together for health, Stand with science’, Qatar Charity (QC) highlighted a package of 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to expand access to health care for vulnerable groups, particularly children, through tr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and national healthcare institutions, is participating in the observance of World Health Day, which this year is being held under the theme ‘Together for health, stand with science’. The theme, chosen »»»

He noted that disruptions in the strait have already affected multiple countries and international partners, with Qatar placing top priority on the safety of its gas tanker crews operations, he said, would not proceed without clear security assurances. Dr Al Ansari stressed that the Strait of Hormu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: sta»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad did not immediately release a comment on the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson. File Photo by Maj. Charlie Dietz/U.S. Army | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- An Iranian-backed militia freed an American journalist it kidnapped last month in a prisoner exchange»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), has reaffirmed that Qatar’s position on mediation remains unchanged, expressing full support for ongoing negotiations led by Pakistan despite D»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has confirmed that security authorities responded to an incident caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles falling on a citizen’s residence in Muraikh area. The incident resulted in four moderate injuries, including a Qatari child. E»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced, in light of the current regional developments and in coordination with the relevant authorities in the State, the implementation of an extended weekend holiday, effective today, 8 April 2026, across all levels, governmen»»»

The conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has intensified sharply as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Tehran to accept U.S. demands approaches, with escalating threats targeting critical infrastructure and limited signs of de-escalation. »»»

Egypt has received three giant quay cranes and six yard cranes at the Safaga 2 multipurpose terminal, Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir announced on Tuesday. The delivery of the “super post-panamax” cranes, manufactured by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), marks a key stage in compl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:00 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the settlements of Kirya»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters will target gatherings of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Ramot Naftali barracks with a rocket salvo: statem»»»

April 7 (UPI) -- Fire ripped through a Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse early Tuesday in Ontario, Calif., spewing smoke and ash into the sky in a tremendous black plume. The blaze was first reported about 1:45 a.m., and responders from the Ontario Fire Department found heavy smoke and fire when»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the ongoing monitoring of field developments, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that security authorities have responded to an incident resulting from the interception of Iranian missiles by Qatari air defence systems, which led to debris falling on a citizen's residence in»»»

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, honored 14 winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday, recognising the outstanding ethical values reflected in their initiatives and conduct. Akhlaquna Day, held at the Multaqa in Education City was attende»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe White House spokesperson: President Trump has been briefed on Pakistan’s proposal for a two-week ceasefire, and a response will be forthcom»»»

Egypt plans to drill more than 100 exploratory wells by 2026 as part of an ambitious strategy to enhance domestic oil and gas production, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said on Tuesday. Speaking during a roundtable meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo (AmCham), chaired»»»

Some people make the mistake of assessing the power of major states solely through the strength of their armies, the resilience of their economies, or even the prestige of their universities. In reality, a state’s true strength lies in its ability to produce ideas, test them, challenge them, and ul»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said on Tuesday that Egypt is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to expand climate adaptation projects in the water sector, with a focus on coastal protection and sustainable resource management. In a statem»»»

Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), held talks with Amr Abdel Moneim, CEO of the Upper Egypt Development Authority, to strengthen institutional cooperation and support economic development across Upper Egypt governorates. The discussions focused »»»

Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks, on Tuesday, with Jules Banza Mwilambwe, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation across industrial, defence, and dev»»»

Lucky, Egypt’s fast-growing financial technology company, has raised $23m in a Series B round combining equity and debt, as it accelerates its expansion into North Africa’s consumer credit market. The round drew support from Disruptech Ventures and DPI Venture Capital via the Nclude fund, alongside»»»

Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, held a meeting with the team overseeing the Strategic Financial System for Economic Empowerment at the Ministry, in the presence of Hala El-Said, Economic Adviser to the President, to review the programme’s progress. The discussions underscored that econom»»»

Ankara, April 7 (SANA) – Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat said that transit trade through Syria to the Middle East and Gulf countries has now become possible, highlighting growing economic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking during the Türkiye–Syria Business and Investment Forum, Bo»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid ongoing regional hostilities. Authorities have urged residents to stay in safe locations, follow verified government updates, and remain alert as the»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli army spokesperson: There may be a gunfire escalation towards ‘Israel’ in the coming hours 07-04-2026 23:09 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

Dubai: Global market volatility tied to tensions involving Iran triggered one of the sharpest short-term swings in billionaire wealth this year, wiping out more than $100 billion from the world’s richest individuals in March before a rapid rebound in April restored most of those losses. Data from F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Authorities in Qatar affirmed that the "security threat has been eliminated", according to another alert sent to the public. This follows a National Emergency Alert sent out to all phones around 10:27pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, calling on all individuals to remain indoors and refrain»»»

A woman holds a placard with a picture of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris during a rally for Kohler's birthday at Place de la Nation in Paris in September 2025. The couple has been released, French authorities announced. File Photo by Mohammed Badra/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Two French people held in Ir»»»

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that "diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of the ongoing war in the Middle East are progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully with the potential to lead to substantive results in near future," despite the unprecedented tensions in th»»»

Damascus, Apr.7 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Tuesday hosted a joint workshop bringing together the Syrian government and the United Nations Country Team, with the participation of donor countries, diplomatic missions, civil society organizations, and the Minister of Eme»»»

Bulgaria needs investment and better governance across all areas of healthcare to achieve top-level results, scientific breakthroughs and reliable access to medical services nationwide, President Iliana Iotova said at a ceremony marking the Day of Research and Teaching Activity at the Medical Unive»»»

The Zionist media continued following up the resounding repercussions of the ambush carried out by the Islamic Resistance fighters near Litani River where the Zionist occupation forces tried to approach from Taybeh town on March 28, 2026. As the Israeli command was monitoring the troops advance int»»»

Sofia's Medical University has reaffirmed its position as a leading scientific and educational centre with strong public impact, Rector Prof. Boycho Landzhov said at a ceremony marking the university's research and teaching activities on International Health Day. He noted that the university ranked»»»

Tartous, April 7 (SANA) – A cargo vessel carrying about 45,000 tons of wheat arrived Tuesday at Tartous port as part of efforts to secure bread supplies and strengthen Syria’s food security system. Nidal Abdul Qader, deputy director of the Tartous railway branch, told SANA that railway teams began »»»