The Middle East war has claimed its second Philippine victim, Manila said Tuesday, when a missile struck the home of a Filipina living in Israel. The woman was killed in the port city of Haifa on Sunday "alongside her Israeli husband and elderly parents-in-law", the foreign affairs department said,»»»

A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal next to the landmark crossing. The blast, reported in La Boca, Balboa, forced the immediate shutdown of traf»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations has renewed its call for all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to comply with international law regarding the conduct of hostilities, emphasising that civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric urged all parties on Monday to»»»

QNA DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a series of phone calls with French President HE Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister HE Pedro Sanchez, and Guyanese President HE Mohamed Irfaan Ali to discuss regional developments and the implications of »»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Svetoslav»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain HE Pedro Sánchez. The call addressed the latest regional developments regarding the ongoing Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and its repercussions on maritime »»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for regional integration of the Pix system, and he criticized international financial control mechanisms, particularly the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, for enforcing economic sanctions. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Colomb»»»

Keiko Fujimori, presidential candidate for the Fuerza Popular party in Peru, greets supporters along with her vice-presidential running mate Luis Galarreta after the presidential debate in Lima on March 25. Photo by Renato Pajuelo/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Peru on Monday closed its election campaign ahe»»»

DOHA:His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from President of the friendly French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed developments in the region following the continued Iranian aggression against the State o»»»

Doha. Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of the French Republic His Excellency Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed developments in the region following the continued Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar, and its repercus»»»

Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Damascus, April 6 (SANA) — The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections is holding “intensive consultations” in Hasakah with the presidential team tasked with implementing»»»

The political project “Progressive Bulgaria,” associated with President Rumen Radev’s circle, has officially begun the procedure for forming a new political party, according to an announcement from the coalition. The initiative was accompanied by the release of a founding declaration adopted during»»»

Tokyo: Oil prices pared gains Monday after a spike following fresh threats in the war in the Middle East, while Tokyo and Seoul shares closed higher. Many markets in Asia and Europe were closed for holidays on Easter Monday, which coincides with China's Qingming Festival. Crude oil contracts had su»»»

The US-Israel-Iran war has now entered its second month of reciprocal attacks, alongside Iranian strikes on neighboring Gulf states. Its trajectory remains uncertain, caught between a fragile de-escalation that appears difficult to achieve and a new, unpredictable phase. Against this backdrop, the »»»

SWI Capital Holding Ltd., the parent company of SWI Group, has completed its IPO on Euronext Amsterdam, with shares trading under the ticker symbol “SWICH.” The IPO marks the entry of SWI Capital Holding into European public markets, formalising a listed holding structure for SWI Group’s diversifie»»»

AICPA & CIMA and UAE-based PLM Financial Advisory have announced the formation of the Finance Emiratisation Think Tank, a practitioner-led advisory board established to direct and govern the rollout of the Emirati Finance Academy Powered by CIMA across the UAE. The Think Tank held its inaugural boa»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain HE Jose Manuel Albares. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the m»»»

South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday, citing a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) told l»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, HE Jose Manuel Albares. During the call, they reviewed the developments»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tokyo stocks are expected to remain highly sensitive to developments surrounding Iran in the coming week, with equity indices also likely to be influenced by news linked to artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors, Jiji Press reports. »»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Iran's elite IRGC troops and mountain villagers joined forces in a manhunt for a down US pilot on April 3 after Iran shot down a F-15 jet fighter over its territory. The US flew in special forces who were on Iranian territory for the first time since the war began in February in a search and r»»»

Six months after a wave of protest movements shook the political elite of countries across the Global South, the “Gen Z” activists continue their struggle for social justice. But while some of these activists have managed to bring down governments, building a viable political alternative remains a »»»

US crude (WTI) traded above $114 per barrel and surpassed Brent crude, an unusual inversion that underscores deepening market stress. Brent — the global benchmark — was above $111, while UAE Murban crude climbed above $114.8, marking strong demand for barrels that can be moved outside chokepoints l»»»

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various international forums, during their phone call on Sunday. The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East and international efforts aimed at end»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»

Madrid: FC Barcelona has suffered an injury setback ahead of the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid, with in-form central midfielder Marc Bernal diagnosed with a twisted ankle that will rule him out of Wednesday's first leg at Camp Nou. Bernal came on in the 40th»»»

China's top diplomat told his Russian counterpart on Sunday that he is willing to work together to "de-escalate" the war in the Middle East, Beijing's state media reported. Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call that "China and Russia should uphold fairness on major iss»»»

A renewed push is underway to revive Gaza ceasefire talks, with mediators stepping in after meetings in Cairo to revive the process as the impasse has deepened since the outbreak of the Iran war. Talks due to resume in Cairo in the coming days aim to break the deadlock and advance unresolved issues»»»

When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with ‌US Envoy ‌Steve Witkoff ‌and ⁠regional counterparts including Iranian ⁠Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the ministry said in a ⁠statement on ‌Sunday. Egypt, ‌Türkiye and ‌Pakistan have ‌»»»

A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist heavyweight, a former transport minister who helped»»»

On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States. To understand the significance of NATO's formation, it’s worth revisiting the origin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Bassem Mohammed delivered a composed performance to claim top honours in the CSI5* 145cm class at the Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, held at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab yesterday. Riding Wathnan Zodiak, Bassem produced a flawless rou»»»

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni discussed regional and international developments during a meeting at Lusail Palace on Saturday. Both sides stressed the need to de-escalate tensions and prioritise political dialogue and diplo»»»

One of Germany’s biggest and most iconic car manufacturers, Volkswagen (VW) and one of Israel’s most well-known arms manufacturers, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, part of the global Rafael Group, are planning to collaborate. If the project is realized, VW will convert one of its German factories »»»