Philippine Eagles Qatar Region installs new leaders in Doha ceremony
Darlene Regis The Fraternal Order of Eagles — Philippine Eagles, Inc. (TFOE PE, Inc.) Qatar Region formally installed its newly elected Regional and Club Officers during an Oath-Taking and Installation Ceremony held at its headquarters in New Salata, Doha, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The ceremony was presid»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in Qatar and enhancing the status of community initiatives as an active partner in the path of national development, Minister of Social Devel»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiat»»»
Al Jazeera Media Network denies connection to detainee in Israel
Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network has firmly denied any association with Miqdad Al-Natour arrested by the Israeli police. “Israeli police announced on Friday, 3rd April 2026, the arrest of an individual named Miqdad Al-Natour, whom they alleged to be affiliated with the Al Jazeera »»»
Military Production Ministry targets energy efficiency without disrupting output
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and outline measures to enhance operational efficiency. Durin»»»
Egypt, Jordan step up cooperation to support SMEs, boost trade
Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has held a series of meetings with the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), bringing together officials from both sides alongside representatives of key ministries and entities, including the General Authority for »»»
Jordanian FM affirms pride in deep-rooted fraternal ties with Syria
Amman, April.5 (SANA) Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi voiced Jordan’s appreciation in the long-standing fraternal relations with Syria and the continued development they are witnessing across various fields. In a post on X on Sunday, Safadi stated: “We are working together to con»»»
IRGC Navy Pounds Key US-Israeli Targets in Wave 97 of Operation True Promise 4
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its naval forces conducted a large-scale combined missile-and-drone operation against pivotal American and Zionist targets. The operation was carried out as part of the 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday afternoon, the IRGC »»»
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Egypt intensifies de-escalation push
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»»»
Syria: Two arrested over attack on UAE embassy
Security units affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior have arrested two suspects, identified as “M.S.” and “Sh.A.”, whose involvement in the attack on the UAE Embassy premises has been confirmed. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the ministry said it had immediately init»»»
Indendent MP Candidate Batkov Meets with Bilyanska Residents
Todor Batkov, an independent candidate for member of Parliament in the 22nd Multi-member constituency of Smolyan, met with residents of the village of Bilyanska on Sunday, his nomination committee reported. Residents of the small Smolyan village told Batkov that no one pays attention to the remote »»»
HH the Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held yesterday. Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair. Th»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiatives. Chief Executiv»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Minister of Social Development and Family
Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi emphasized that the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in the State of Qatar, and enhancing the status»»»
Abu Dhabi to train 20,000 frontline personnel
The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a strategic plan to train 20,000 frontline personnel, including both healthcare and non-healthcare workers across healthcare facilities, emergency medical services, security entities, and other critical sectors involved in responding to major »»»
Central Election Commission Not to Allow Changes in District Election Commissions without Legal Grounds
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has taken stricter measures to curb violations in the upcoming elections and will not allow mass replacements of members of district election commissions without legal grounds, CEC Chair Kameliya Neykova told bTV on Sunday. Neykova noted that a “wake-up call” f»»»
France planning a 400% surge in drone stocks as it moves toward ‘war economy’ – Politico
France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.” According to the 64-page-long document se»»»
Trump requests $152MN from Congress to reopen Alcatraz
The administration of US President Donald Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to restore the Alcatraz prison. Democrats have slammed the plans as “lunacy” and vowed to block their implementation. Originally a fortress sitting on the eponymous island in the San Francisco Bay, the correcti»»»
National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme opens registration for construction companies to implement new and stalled projects
The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that its National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme (NHRDP) has announced the opening of registration for specialized companies, as part of preparations for launching and implementing residential complex projects and completing exi»»»
Braçe Criticizes Exclusion from Tirana Meeting, Calls for Alternative Within PS
Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has expressed frustration after being left out of recent meetings led by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana’s Unit 5. Braçe criticized what he described as a recurring practice of removing MPs from their constituencies, arguing that it weakens relationships with voters»»»
Sheikh Mohammed: 'Betting on the UAE is a bet on growth'
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE has entered the world’s top 10 exporters of goods for the first time, according to the latest report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a pos»»»
Why US Pilot Rescue Op Is Far From 'Success'
The Pentagon has a long habit of “disguising and hiding the fact that they have been losing significant numbers to injury or even death of personnel,” and it can’t be ruled out that losses are written off as contractors, Stockholm University professor Isa Blumi told Sputnik. "There are many people »»»
MIDAR to seal €500m-600m healthcare investment with Gruppo GKSD by year-end
MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, master developer of integrated mega cities in New Cairo, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gruppo GKSD Italy to establish a landmark medical, educational, and research complex within its Mada project in East Cairo. The project is expected to a»»»
Middle East war pushes global food prices higher amid fears of deeper crisis
Capitals, April 5 (SANA) – Global food prices rose for a second consecutive month as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to drive up energy and fertilizer costs, raising concerns about future crop production and increasing pressure on international food markets, the Unite»»»
Man charged with 18 counts of injuring parade-goers in Louisiana crash - UPI.com
The city of Broussard, La., was the scene of an incident on Saturday in which a local man was charged with driving his car into a crowd of parade-goers, inflicting multiple injuries. Authorities charged Todd Landry, 57, with 18 counts of negligent injury and driving while intoxicated. Photo courtes»»»
Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival City with an immersive family reading booth
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»
Time to Bypass Hormuz – Ya Libnan
Share: If Iran insists on weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz, the world must render it irrelevant. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board , Op.Ed. For decades, the world has tolerated a dangerous reality: Iran can threaten the global economy simply by rattling the Strait of Hormuz. Every crisis, every escala»»»
Anti-Corruption Bloc's Viktor Stoyanov Organizes Blood Donation Campaign in Ruse
Viktor Stoyanov, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Ruse, announced that he is organizing a blood donation campaign, the coalition reported Sunday. He explained that blood donation has been his cause for more than two decades. "I have donated blood 68 times, and anyone who»»»
Dubai RTA opens autism-friendly sensory rooms
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced dedicated sensory rooms for individuals with autism at Al Satwa and Oud Metha stations, in a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across the public transport network. These specially designed spaces provide a calm an»»»
Hamas Armed Wing Says Disarmament Calls Are Unacceptable
Hamas' armed wing said on Sunday raising the issue of the group's disarmament in a "crude manner" was an attempt to continue what he called a genocide against the Palestinian people. In a televised statement, the Hamas armed wing spokesperson said the group would not accept such demand»»»
Tunisia's New African Transit Corridor via Ras Jedir: An Opportunity for Libya to Become a Trade Gateway to sub-Saharan Africa
Tunisia has announced the launch of a continental land transit corridor project starting from Libya’s Ras Jedir border crossing with Tunisia, towards sub-Saharan African countries such as Niger, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic. The launch of the project reflects a clear s»»»
Israel Renews Lebanon Strikes, Forces Syria Border Crossing Closed
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»
Zelenskyy in Syria to Discuss Security Cooperation with Sharaa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to work for enhanced security in talks on Sunday with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the Iran war. Zelenskyy, continuing his tour of Middle East count»»»
Dubai Municipality to open 35 new parks this year
If you like the idea of an active lifestyle and a kid-friendly environment, you are going to love this development. Dubai Municipality has announced that it’ll be opening 35 new parks across Dubai this year – which will require an investment of Dh348 million. The move is in line with the Dubai Park»»»
GERB-UDF Top-of-the-List Candidate for Varna: Provadia Can Be Proud with Its Historical Heritage
Vladislav Goranov, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF in Varna, said on Sunday that Provadia can take pride in its historical heritage, and the town not only preserves its history but also passes it on to future generations. He was speaking at a celebration marking the Day of Provadia, which he »»»
Pope Leo beseeches warring nations to lay down arms in Easter address - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile after he presided over the Holy Mass on Easter Sunday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday. It is Pope Leo's first Holy Week as pontiff. Photo by Riccardo Antimiani/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday beseeched world leaders t»»»
Best Time to Take Vitamin D for Muscle Strength
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a central role in both bone and muscle health. With growing interest in dietary supplements, a key question arises: what is the best time to take vitamin D to support muscle strength? This article reviews the latest scientific evidence on vitamin D timi»»»
4 dead, 39 hurt as Israel hits Jnah building without warning, bombs Dahieh
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»
Trump says second downed U.S. pilot rescued from Iranian territory - UPI.com
A handout picture provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps official website on Sunday reportedly shows the wreckage and remains of a downed US aircraft in central Iran. The IRGC said a U.S. aircraft that had been searching for the crew member of a missing U.S. fighter jet had been destroyed, Ir»»»
US rescues F15 airman from Iran as Trump, Israel ratchet up pressure – Ya Libnan
Share: By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaaeldin WASHINGTON U.S. special forces rescued a downed airman in Iran in a complex operation that averted a potential crisis for President Donald Trump, as the war entered its sixth week with little sign of progress in diplomatic efforts for a resolution. Trump a»»»
Who is the US airman rescued from Iran? Inside the mission that defied the odds
US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled". The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images. Get update»»»
Why Are Upbeat US Claims About Mission to Rescue Pilot ‘Highly Questionable’?
President Donald Trump earlier wrote on Truth Social that the US carried out an operation to rescue an F-15 airman "without a single American killed, or even wounded." “Success in military terms is measured not only by the extraction of personnel but also by the cost incurred. If the US indeed lost»»»
Video: Dubai endures, says viral video
Dubai has always been on top of things – whether it’s a global pandemic, a move from fossil to more eco-friendly energy or keeping its citizens and residents safe in the face of an aggressor. Dubai Media Office today (April 5) dropped a video calling for rational thinking in the face of facts – eve»»»
Saudi Airports Serve as Safety Valve for Regional Air Traffic as ‘Hormuz Fallout’ Hits Global Aviation
Conflicts in the region are no longer confined to the geography of battlefields; their fallout has reached one of the world’s most vital and sensitive industries: aviation. Today, travelers and airlines alike face a harsh reality driven by record surges in jet fuel prices and a steep spike in insur»»»
Libyan dinar will be down to LD 7.90 before mid-April: CBL briefing
In its continued efforts to drive down the black-market exchange rate of the Libyan dinar against major currencies, led by the US dollar, the CBL has continued, almost on a daily basis, to give off the record briefings to various Libya media outlets. Today, it briefed: ‘‘We are continuing to sell (»»»
Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children
Dhaka: Bangladesh said it suspected measles killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data showed Sunday, with Dhaka ramping up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas. Last week, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed two senior ministers to travel across the South Asia»»»
In Plovdiv, Vazrazhdane Leader Presents Party’s National Governance Doctrine
“Our goal is to preserve the unity of the Bulgarian people and to live in an independent state. This is our historical mission,” said Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of Vazrazhdane, in Plovdiv. He held an open meeting with citizens and presented the party’s National Doctrine for governing Bulgaria. “Th»»»
Kallas' Remarks Disgrace Europe Refuses to End - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described statements by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Russia's alleged attacks on other countries as a disgrace that Europe does not want to stop. "I do not even see anything worth commenting on here. And the fact that this disgrace»»»
Moscow on Explosives at Pipeline in Serbia: Hungary Targeted to Be Stripped of Sovereignty
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti on Sunday, commenting on the discovery of explosives near the gas pipeline from Serbia to Hungary, that Budapest is being targeted to be stripped of its sovereignty, but it has pushed back. "They want to deprive Hungary of its so»»»
Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Warns UN of Dire Consequences If US, ‘Israel’ Strike Nuclear Sites 05-04-2026 14:52 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an i»»»