The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items ‌that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»

LONDON: The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday. The small container ship, which is part of the Islamic»»»

A view of the Teotihuacan archaeological zone shows the area where a shooting occurred in Mexico, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Authorities in the State of Mexico confirmed that the attack left two dead, including the suspected shooter. Photo by Madla Hartz/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- A gunman opened fire M»»»

A Canadian woman was killed and four other people were injured Monday at the archaeological site of the Teotihuacan pyramids, a major tourist attraction north of Mexico City. The gunman killed himself after opening fire, Mexico state's security secretary said. An armed man standing atop one of the »»»

Denver-area organizations say the stance, which makes them ineligible for state universal pre-K funding, is unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday that it will hear a case brought by the Archdiocese of Denver and other Catholic preschools that object to the state refusing to fund t»»»

QNA Doha The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres affiliated with Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has launched its 2026-2030 strategy. The new strategy marks a significant milestone in the centre’s journey and reflects its vision to enhance social security, prote»»»

Police in Germany have detained a man suspected of erecting Nazi-themed structures outside the town of Eggenfelden, local media report, citing law enforcement. Two wooden structures bearing Nazi symbols appeared in the town within a month. In late March, a large replica of the Auschwitz concentrati»»»

BAGHDAD: Aboard an oil tanker plying the tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri continues to work in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors, where the US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted global trade and left some crews strande»»»

CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians ​in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said. Medics said one man was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Bureij camp in»»»

KHARTOUM: Bending low in the baking sun and sheathed in heavy protective gear, Hussein Idris sweeps a metal detector across a vast minefield in central Khartoum that was once a park beloved by local families. The war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has moved on from t»»»

After Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top leaders and commanders were killed on February 28, “it took Iran 10 minutes to retaliate” and start targeting US bases across the Gulf and in Israel, says veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier. “Therefore, the IRGC is the one running the show,” Mag»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Oliver Bognon, Chief Executive Officer of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), an affiliate of the African Development Bank (AfDB), to discuss strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing economic development unde»»»

Our performance in 2025 was marked by sustained growth in our loan and deposit portfolio. The gross loan portfolio grew by 12%, bringing our market share to 11%, while deposits reached 72.4 billion lei, up 4% from the previous year, securing a market share of 10.7%. Operating expenses increased by »»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that honoring commitments is essential for dialogue, while condemning U.S. demands for Iran’s surrender. "Honoring commitments is the basis of meaningful dialogue. Deep historical mistrust in Iran toward US gov conduct remains, while unconstructive & con»»»

Iran was poised and ready to retaliate against a recent US attack on the Iranian Touska container vessel in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranian Armed Forces’ Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters stated. "But due to the presence of some family members of the ship’s crew on board, an operational response w»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has implemented its Noor program to combat blindness and eye diseases in Yaounde, Cameroon. During the week-long campaign, its volunteer medical team examined 4,679 beneficiaries, distributed 926 eyeglasses, and performed 448 surgeries, the Saudi Press Age»»»

Dubai: Airlines are no longer just flying passengers — they’re now dressing them too. Sports apparel giant Adidas and Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia have launched a new travel-focused clothing line across the Middle East and North Africa, starting April 20. The aim, according to the airline»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police marked the return of in-person learning with a series of field events aimed at welcoming students and fostering national pride. Through the “School Security” initiative, officers distributed UAE flags to students across schools, reinforcing a sense of belonging and identity from»»»

Dubai: The UAE is aiming to turn 1,000 Emirati families into entrepreneurs over the next five years, as part of a wider push to reduce reliance on state support and build a more self-sufficient economy. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Announced under the national campa»»»

BEIRUT: Wael Mousawi, a 35-year-old Civil Defense responder in Tyre, says he has spent weeks moving “between death and death,” pulling bodies from the rubble of flattened homes in southern Lebanon as rescue teams struggled to keep pace with the scale of destruction. Paramedics and rescue workers ac»»»

LONDON: Reverberations of the conflict in the Middle East are being felt across the region both physically and metaphorically. The booms and jolts of missile interceptions over Gulf cities and industrial sites may have halted since President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire on April 8, b»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Monday warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah’s activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week. Thousands of displaced residents have begun making their way back to parts»»»

The world’s leading financial centres are not built on capital alone. They are built on the constant exchange of ideas—on people from different systems learning how to think, decide, and operate together. That is where the GCC’s real edge is emerging. Not just in its wealth or infrastructure, but i»»»

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Ministry of Education and the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council have outlined a comprehensive safety framework, detailing the roles of schools, teachers and parents, as students across public and private schools in the UAE returned to in-person cla»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah's activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week. Thousands of displaced residents have begun making their way back to parts of souther»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.  Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbe»»»

Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday. Some displaced residents have rushed back to their homes in the south bu»»»

Dubai: UAE travel agents report a surge in inbound travel demand over the next two weeks as schools reopen, with thousands of residents returning after weeks of disruption caused by regional tensions and flight cancellations. The rebound comes after a volatile period for the aviation sector, during»»»

Seoul: Eight runners were taken to hospital with heat-related illnesses after a marathon near South Korea's demilitarised zone with North Korea took place amid record temperatures, local authorities told AFP on Monday. The DMZ Peace Marathon in the city of Paju allows participants to test their met»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah's activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week. Thousands of displaced residents have begun making their way back to parts of souther»»»

Manila: Fiery attacks or protests against the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) and the idea of “Pax Silica” Initiative (PSI) tap into a familiar reflex in Philippine politics. Last week (April 2026), Manila signed up as the 13th member of PSI, resulting in the planned establishment of a "giant" 16 km²»»»

Authorities in Iowa City are asking the public for help identifying five people of interest related to the early Sunday shooting that left five people wounded. Photo courtesy Iowa City Police Department/Release April 20 (UPI) -- Five people were wounded in a shooting near the campus of the Universi»»»

Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui tells reporters Sunday that Two Mexican law enforcement officers and two U.S. Embassy staffers were killed in a car accident. Photo courtesy Chihuahua Attorney General's Office/Release April 20 (UPI) -- Two employees of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and two Me»»»

Dubai: One of the city’s most popular seasonal attractions, Global Village, is reopening its gates today at 5pm following a temporary shutdown triggered by the recent global conflict. The multicultural destination, currently in its landmark 30th season, had earlier announced a run from October 15 u»»»

Damascus, Apr. 19 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Sunday launched an electronic portal titled “Missing/Detainee Report,” marking a new gateway of hope aimed at ending the suffering of thousands of Syrians. The initiative targets individuals who, over the past fourteen year»»»

Israeli ministers on Sunday officially reopened Sa-Nur, a settlement in the occupied West Bank that was evacuated 20 years ago, marking the occasion with defiant declarations against Palestinian statehood and calls to resettle Gaza. Several cabinet members and lawmakers attended the ceremony near a»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced financial support and a full reconstruction plan for residents affected by a recent apartment fire in Tirana that left dozens of families without homes. Speaking on the “Flasim” podcast, Rama confirmed that the building will be entirely rebuilt by the »»»

Sharjah : As families across the UAE prepare for a return to in-person schooling after a prolonged period of distance learning, Sharjah Coop has reported a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour, marked by increased early planning and heightened readiness among households. Faisal Khaled Al Nabooda,»»»

Abu Dhabi: People of different faiths including Emirati officials joined hands at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to showcase their deep gratitude, unity, and solidarity with the leadership and people of the UAE in a special UAE flag-raising ceremony. The BAPS Hindu Mandir officially r»»»