SPEEDWELL unveils GLENWOOD Estate, a lakeside villa-community in Corbeanca
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»
Russia, North Korea Connect Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening
Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the countries, set to open for traffic this summer, Moscow said. Ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries have surged amid Russia's war on Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepening eco»»»
SPEEDWELL unveils lakeside villa-community GLENWOOD Estate in Corbeanca
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»
Rats, fleas plague Gaza’s displaced as temperatures rise
KHAN YUNIS: As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meagre shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin a»»»
Rats, Fleas Plague Gaza’s Displaced as Temperatures Rise
As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meager shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin are invading »»»
Russia, North Korea connect road bridge ahead of summer opening
Moscow: Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the countries, set to open for traffic this summer, Moscow said. Ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries have surged amid Russia's war on Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepe»»»
European Immunization Week kicks off in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
European Immunization Week kicked off in Kyrgyzstan on April 20. Gulbara Ishenapysova, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to her, up to 75,000 children and adults are vaccinated annually during the European Im»»»
What happens inside this UAE support network for autism, people of determination
Dubai: Inside a growing UAE-based community network, families of children with autism and other developmental needs are finding support that goes beyond awareness campaigns, ranging from therapy-led discussions and peer-sharing sessions to programmes preparing teenagers for adulthood. Ausome Family»»»
Has India’s last school been built?
Thiruvananthapuram: For decades, India grappled with a surging population problem, and school textbooks explained the dangers of an exploding population. That trend has distinctly reversed now, with a steadily declining fertility rate, which in turn is manifesting in many ways – like school closure»»»
Starting a food business in Dubai just got cheaper — here’s how
Dubai: Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food delivery arm. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under the agreement, noon Food will waive onboarding fees f»»»
Some 7,900 People Died on Migration Routes in 2025, Says UN
Around 7,900 people are known to have died on migration routes in 2025, with a further 1,500 potentially missing and presumed dead, the United Nations' migration agency said Tuesday. The International Organization for Migration's Missing Migrants Project "has documented more than 80,000 deaths and »»»
Amnesty International Warns of Global Threat to Human Rights, Highlights Concerns in Bulgaria
Amnesty International Bulgaria presented its annual report, The State of the World's Human Rights, at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Tuesday, assessing conditions in 144 countries. The non-governmental organization has urged governments not to allow the emergence of a global order that und»»»
Iran Demands Immediate Release of Crew From US-Seized Merchant Ship - Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is demanding the prompt release of crew members from the Iranian-flagged merchant vessel Touska, seized by the United States in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the crew families aboard, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, warning of th»»»
Dozens of US Veterans Arrested at Capitol During Protest Against Iran War
Dozens of US veterans and family members of military personnel have been arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C, in opposition to the war on Iran. At least 62 people were arrested during the demonstration at the Cannon House Office Building, which was organiz»»»
Did Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ land Rs 2.5 billion all-India deal and nab one of Bollywood’s costliest distribution bets?
Dubai: The stakes around Shah Rukh Khan’s King have just escalated dramatically and the numbers tell the story. According to trade reports and Times Of India, Pen Marudhar has acquired the film’s all-India theatrical distribution rights for a hefty Rs2.5 billion, positioning it among the most expen»»»
UN urges Sri Lanka to deliver results in Easter bombing probe
COLOMBO: The United Nations urged Sri Lanka on Tuesday to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners. The UN’s top envoy to the country, Marc-Andre Franche, said survivors and families of vi»»»
Arab Americans Sue US for Israeli Enemy’s War on Lebanon
The Arab American Civil Rights League says it will take action against the US government on behalf of American citizens who have been impacted by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it’s about accountability»»»
Iran demands U.S. release seized ship, threatening to defend itself - UPI.com
The container vessel Touska, seen here off Hong Kong's Ap Lei Chau islet in November 2017, was seized by the U.S. military on Sunday. Iran's Foreign Ministry demanded Tuesday that the United States release the vessel. Photo by Jerome Favre/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- Iran on Tuesday demanded the United S»»»
UAE campuses reopen following regional disruptions
It was with deep appreciation for the country and its leadership that universities across the UAE began to reopen their doors for students, welcoming them back to in-person classes after weeks of remote learning caused by regional friction, on April 20. One of the first to reopen its campus to pupi»»»
Philippines gets 52 million litres of diesel shipment
Manila: The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) has received 44,199 metric tonnes of diesel shipment at the Port of Subic Bay in Zambales as the government works to bolster fuel reserves and cushion the effects of of global supply shocks. The shipment, totaling about 329,505 barrels of diesel (o»»»
Dubai’s free zones just posted big growth — here’s what it means
Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported strong financial results for 2025 on Tuesday, with revenues rising 19.4 per cent and net profits up 17.8 per cent compared to the previous year, underscoring the resilience of its integrated business model. Announcing the results on X, S»»»
Late Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy Still Looms Over British Monarchy 100 Years After Her Birth
Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen’s death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary o»»»
2 Filipino workers shot dead by employer in Beirut hostage incident
Dubai: Two Filipino household workers were fatally shot by their employer inside a residential property in Beirut, Lebanon on April 15, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers confirmed, adding that the suspect has been arrested and remains in police custody pending formal charges. The victims, bot»»»
Report: Dual-Use Items Likely Onboard Seized Iranian Ship
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»»»
Dual-Use Items Likely Onboard Seized Iranian Ship
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»»»
Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say
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»»»
Gunman kills Canadian at Mexico's pyramids; 6 Americans wounded - UPI.com
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»»»
Shooter at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid site kills Canadian tourist, wounds six others
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 »»»
Supreme Court to hear Catholic school bid to reject LGBTQ parents' children - UPI.com
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»»»
Aman Centre launches its 2026-2030 strategy
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