ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed regional developments during telephone conversations with several foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly nations, following the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks »»»

Oil futures have diverged sharply early on Tuesday morning (as per 8.28am Tokyo time, April 14, 2026) with WTI crude sliding even as Brent and Middle East benchmarks rally. This reflects a split between US and global risk sentiment amid ongoing Middle East conflict dynamics. The trend-busting WTI–B»»»

Share: FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators wave Lebanese flags during protests near the site of a blast at Beirut’s port area where 245 people were killed , 7000 were injured and 300, 000 became homeless after thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate that were illegally stored there by Hezbollah were detonated »»»

The United States and Iran are in active discussions about holding another round of face-to-face negotiations aimed at securing a longer-term ceasefire and preventing renewed conflict after recent talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, Bloomberg reported, citing "people familiar with the matter". »»»

LOS ANGELES: Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s most populous state. Swalwell’s decis»»»

Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected negotiations between the Lebanese government and Israel, set to begin tomorrow, and called on Lebanon’s president to stand with Hezbollah against Israel. “We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity… We call for a historic and heroic stanc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Pavilion of Qatar yesterday announced details of its presentation for the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, commissioned by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson, Qatar Museums. untitled 2026 (»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In recent weeks, social media platforms in Qatar have witnessed a notable surge in constructive and responsible engagement, reflecting a broader shift in public awareness amid rapidly unfolding events and an overwhelming flow of information. Users across the country have demo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Prominent community leaders, healthcare advocates, and social influencers came together in Doha to emphasise the importance of healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle during the grand release of Health Chronicle, a special publication brought out by Mediaplus, a leading ad»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has emphasized the need for all parties to respond positively to ongoing mediation efforts, calling for dialogue and peaceful means to address the root causes of the crisis and reach a sus»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of donors, Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement a medical initiative to combat blindness and improve eye health in Banadir, Somalia, targeting displaced families and the most vulnerable groups. The initiative forms part of the ‘Warding off Calamity’ c»»»

With its striking and attention-catching architectural pieces, Doha Metro’s design reflects a unique blend of Qatari heritage and modern urban life. The stations are distinguished by the “vaulted space” concept, inspired by historic Islamic architecture, while incorporating contemporary technologic»»»

Jeddah: Al Sadd SC produced a night of remarkable resilience to reach the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals, defeating Al Hilal SFC 4–2 on penalties after a pulsating 3–3 draw across extra time at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, on Monday. Captain Akram Afif held hi»»»

Rome, April 13 (SANA) – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Monday that continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global crisis affecting food and agriculture, due to disruptions in energy and fertilizer supplies. According to Reuters, FAO Chief Economist Maximo T»»»

A man being held for his wife's disappearance must be released or charged today by Bahamian police. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Bahamas are facing a deadline to charge or release a man being held in connection with the disappearance of his wife»»»

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace. Nearly 21 hours of talks, an unprecedented level of representatio»»»

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself as a robed, Christ-like figure healing a bedridden man, flanked by eagles, fighter jets, and US service members, with the Statue of Liberty and the US flag in the background. The post triggered backlash, with some users suggestin»»»

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, to discuss regional developments and security challenges. The meeting addressed regional development»»»

"We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world. That’s what they’re doing — they’re really blackmailing the world. We’re not going to let that happen," Trump told reporters, declaring that a US blockade of the Hormuz Strait has begun. The blockade "started 10 o'clock," according to the presi»»»

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday urged the Lebanese state to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington the following day, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with Israel. "We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity... We call for a historic and heroi»»»

Hezbollah will not abide by any agreements that may result from the direct Lebanon-Israel talks in the United States, negotiations it firmly opposes, a senior Hezbollah official said Monday. Wafiq Safa, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's political council, spoke on the eve of the talks expected i»»»

Paris, France: Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez, said Monday that no country has the right to close the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. During a press conference, Dominguez added, "Under international law, no country has the right to prohibi»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday, April 13, 2026, that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is holding, adding that Islamabad continues its efforts to facilitate dialogue and promote lasting peace in the region. In a speech to the Pakistani cabin»»»

The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, said on Monday he hopes another oil stockpile release is not needed but "we stand ready to act" if the energy shock resulting from the war with Iran requires ‌it. The 32-member ‌IEA agreed last month ‌to ⁠release 400 million barrels of ⁠oil »»»

Israel is effectively “held hostage” by the Netanyahu government, and the war in Lebanon is another distraction action designed to divert the public’s attention from the mounting problems he personally and the country as a whole face, Tel Aviv-based national security observer Dr. Simon Tsipis told »»»

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»