In Baku, Azerbaijan, representatives of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of forensic science and announced the establishment of the Turkic Forensic Science Network, the press service of the Forensic Service under the Minist»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on the second of April under the theme, ‘Autism and Humanity – Every Life Matters,’ Qatar University (QU) marked the occasion by highlighting its academic and research efforts aimed at supporting individuals with autism sp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) President, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, visited the recently launched Smart Classrooms, alongside a number of senior officials from QU. The classrooms represent a strategic step towards developing an advanced digital learning environment built on cutting-edge communicati»»»

Ankara: The Qatari Society of Al Gannas participated in the 8th Ethnosport Forum, held in Antalya, the Republic of Turkey, from April 3 to 5, under the theme "Ethnosports 2027: Local to Globe." The Society was represented by Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi, President of the Qatari Society of Al Gannas a»»»

Doha, Qatar: QRDI Council has said that during this period of regional uncertainty Qatar continues strong institutional readiness and stability in responding to evolving developments. QRDI Council underpins its work in advancing Qatar’s innovation and scientific research agenda and supporting natio»»»

Doha: Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) announced the postponement of the 16th international conference, entitled ‘Religious Dialogue in the Digital Age: New Horizons for Peacebuilding,’ until the end of 2026. In a statement to QNA, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DICI»»»

Bulgaria’s fuel market has recorded a sharp upward shift since the outbreak of the war in Iran, with diesel and petrol prices rising significantly across the country. According to National Revenue Agency data, diesel has increased by around 3 euro cents in a single day and by roughly 0.45 euro cent»»»

Israeli firefighters were searching for two missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an Iranian missile that killed two others, authorities said Monday. The direct hit on a seven-storey building tore through sections of the structur»»»

Seoul: Tesla ranked No. 1 in Korea’s imported car market in the first quarter, marking its first time taking the quarterly top spot. According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association yesterday, Tesla sold 20,964 vehicles in the January–March period, up 335.1 percent from a ye»»»

On April 6, 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, originally known as the Church of Christ, was founded between three groups of followers in Fayette, Manchester and Colesville, N.Y. 1 of 5 | On April 6, 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, originally known as the »»»

Dubai South has announced a new support package for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating at its Business Park, introducing a set of flexible measures designed to ease financial pressures and support business continuity. The initiative aligns with the UAE government’s broader efforts to saf»»»

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to leave the country for more than three months, the defense ministry said. The law went into effect in January, but the requirement - which ‌the»»»

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the US after the Iran war, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday, citing the spy agency. Seoul's National Intelligence Service (N»»»

Mandatory private pension plans had assets worth RON 218.2 billion at the end of February 2026, up 38% year-on-year, according to statistics with the Financial Oversight Authority (ASF).As much as 95% of the investment of privately managed pension plans were made in Romanian assets, most of them be»»»

Romania has a very stable banking system, which is a source of pride for the country and the regulatory authority, however, at the same time, it is very expensive," President of the Competition Council Bogdan Chiritoiu said on Wednesday at "The Economist Romania Government roundtable" regional conf»»»

A prolongation of the conflict in the Middle East could have a severe impact on the economy, said Mugur Isarescu, Governor of the National Bank of Romania, on Monday at the high-level regional conference 'The Economist Romania Government Roundtable', organised by The Economist Group.'As Governor of»»»

The reconfirmation of Romania's sovereign rating highlights the confidence of international agencies in the authorities' capacity to continue fiscal consolidation and maintain macroeconomic stability, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Friday, after the financial rating agency S&P Global Rat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) Board of Directors held a meeting yesterday, chaired by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (pictured), Chairman of the Board. The Board discussed the key challenges facing the Qatari private sector amid the current regional developments, particularly tho»»»

Thirty passengers were evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji, the ship’s owner said Monday. The MV Fiji Princess, operated by Blue Lagoon Cruises, ran aground Saturday near Monuriki Island, scene of the 2000 movie starring Tom Hanks “Cast Away,” The Associated Press quoted»»»

Countries must resist the urge to hoard oil and fuel during the energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, head of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol warned on Sunday, with supplies expected to dwindle further if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Birol praised Saudi Arabia f»»»

The lack of sufficient income at retirement is the main concern of Romanians living in urban areas, indicated by over 32% of respondents surveyed as part of an analysis of Romanians' perceptions of risk and insurance, carried out by a specialist company.Second in the ranking of perceived risks is t»»»

The Bucharest Tribunal ruled on Friday to lift the judicial control measure imposed on former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu in the case in which he is standing trial for legionary propaganda.The decision is final, meaning Georgescu is no longer subject to the restrictions applied over the »»»

The entrepreneurial index dropped this year to 43.25 points, from 49.5 points in 2025, in conditions in which most macroeconomic indicators stagnated or registered decreases, while the dynamics of turnover and foreign investments were on the rise, data from the third edition of the report show."We »»»

The financial rating agency S&P Global Ratings confirmed, on Friday, the ratings for Romania's long-term and short-term debt, at "BBB minus/A-3", the associated outlook being "negative", informs a press release from S&P.According to the rating agency, despite the slowdown in economic growth and the»»»

Premier Ilie Bolojan stated on Saturday that a prolongation of the war in the Middle East and the effects of blocking crude oil and petroleum products transport from the Persian Golf determine a lower economic growth everywhere in the world, with ascending inflation at global level and the governme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Riffa emerged as victorious defeating Doha Club 7-6 in a penalty shoot-out to lift the 49th Saleh Saqr Ramadan Football Tournament title at the Doha Stadium. The tournament, considered as one of the most prominent Ramadan tournaments which attracts widespread participation, was orga»»»

Doha, Qatar: In the presence of Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Qatar H E Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held an honouring ceremony for outstanding students who participated in its Ramadan programmes for the Indonesian commun»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) marked World Autism Awareness Day by organising events and activities in collaboration with national sectors, with medical teams participating through health centers and public venues to ensure wide community engagement. Commemorating World Au»»»

Doha, Qatar: Israeli police announced on Friday, April 3, 2026, the arrest of an individual named Miqdad Al-Natour, whom they alleged to be affiliated with the Al Jazeera Media Network. The Network, in statement, firmly denied any association with the detainee and rejected the use of its name in an»»»

Doha, Qatar: KPMG in Qatar has unveiled the 11th edition of its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) listed banks’ results, offering a comprehensive analysis of financial outcomes and key performance indicators for leading commercial banks across the GCC, compared to the previous year. Titled ‘Resilience»»»

For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will fly around the Moon on Monday, marking the high point of the Artemis 2's lunar mission. Here's what you need to know about the event according to AFP: - Live broadcast - The flyby will last around seven hours, starting Monday around 2:»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said US forces had safely recovered a second colonel — part of the crew of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran — concluding a 36-hour rescue operation in the middle of the Zagros highlands that involved dozens of aircraft and hundreds of special operations forces»»»

Doha, Qatar: American rider Kristen Vanderveen capped a superb run in Doha by winning the CSI5* Grand Prix Jump-Off - 1.60m on the final day of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Cup at Al Shaqab yesterday. On the concluding day of the Doha Equestrian Tour, Vanderveen partnered 12-year-old geldi»»»

Doha, Qatar: With dozens of English-speaking attendees present at mosques in Lusail and The Pearl areas, the lessons organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center for English-speaking Muslims continued, covering a variety of diverse topics. Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al Marri, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s 3x3 basketball team bowed out of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026 after a narrow 17-20 loss to China in the quarter-finals yesterday, bringing an end to a competitive campaign in Singapore. The contest remained tight throughout, with both sides trading points in a high-tempo battle. »»»

Dubai: Humanity is heading back to the Moon for the first time since 1972, and you can watch the most dramatic moment of the journey from your sofa tonight. NASA's Artemis II mission launched on 1 April from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft: NASA»»»

Dubai: Private capital activity is accelerating across the Middle East and Asia Pacific, with the Gulf moving firmly into focus for global investors and senior dealmakers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Fresh data from Heidrick & Struggles shows 73% of professionals e»»»

Skopje, 1 April 2026 (MIA) - We were the only country to reduce fuel prices last week, the only one in the region and maybe the best in Europe regarding prices of oil and oil derivatives. Citizens should be calm since quantities are sufficient. We are monitoring the situation and we will respond ac»»»

Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Sunday praised trilateral talks with Syria and Turkey as a “vital platform” for cooperation, reaffirming Kyiv’s commitment to building international partnerships that support regional stability and global security. In a post on »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant step towards enhancing institutional performance and aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has launched the “Guide to Excellence in Organisational Processes in Government Entities”. The comprehensive manual »»»

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said attacks by Israel and Hezbollah near its positions "could potentially draw return fire". In a statement, UNIFIL said it was "extremely concerned" about attacks from both sides "carried out from near our positions, which could potentially draw return »»»

Doha, Qatar: Officials, economists, and businessmen said the country’s food security rests on an integrated framework of plans that enable flexibility and efficiency in responding to shocks. They noted the State of Qatar has successfully mitigated the impact of geopolitical tensions linked to the w»»»

Israel and the United States carried a wave of attacks Monday that killed more than 25 people in Iran. Tehran responded with missile fire on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors as US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz loomed. Explosions rang out into the nigh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, conducted an inspection visit on Sunday evening, April 5, to the admission test venue for the Qatar Science and Technology School for Girls. He was accompanied by Maha Zayed Al Ruw»»»

Dubai: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is showing no signs of slowing down at the box-office. According to a report in Times Of India and other trade outlets that track Bollywood film's box-office numbers, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster has stormed past Rs16 billion globally, despite it not releasing in theatres in ke»»»

The 14th International Short Film Festival of the CIS, Baltic, and Georgia countries will be held in Bishkek from April 21 to 24. The event is a significant cultural platform aimed at developing contemporary cinema in the region. The Ministry of Culture reported. According to the ministry, this yea»»»

Iran and a group of regional mediators are reportedly trying to secure a proposed 45-day ceasefire – even as a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches, according to a report by Axios. Citing US, Israeli and regional "sources" familiar with the talks, the Axios report released on Sunday»»»

A juvenile gray whale that amazed Washington state residents after it swam 20 miles up a small river was found dead, and an official with a marine mammal research group suspects hunger may have driven the whale to new hunting grounds as the species' population declines. The whale was discovered Sat»»»

Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. Now Ziara — along with other medical workers, human rights groups and many civilians — warns that the same scenario is unfolding in Lebanon. I»»»

Fujairah: The competent authorities in Fujairah announced that they are responding to an incident resulting from the targeting of a du telecommunications building in the emirate by a drone launched from Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Fu»»»