Qatar Airways expands global network to over 150 destinations
DOHA: Qatar Airways announced it is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more of the world this summer. The carrier said in a press statement that the updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, intr»»»
Syria welcomes complete handover of U.S.-held military sites
Damascus, April 16 (SANA) Syria’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the transfer of military sites previously operated by U.S. forces to the Syrian government, saying the move marks a step toward restoring state control over all territory. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the handover reflects»»»
If Iran Refuses US Proposal, Israel Vows 'Even More Painful' Strikes
Israel's defense minister warned Iran on Thursday against rejecting a US proposal focused on renouncing "nuclear armament" and vowed to stage "even more painful" strikes on new targets if it did so. "Iran is standing at a historic crossroads: one path is renouncing the ways of terror and nuclear ar»»»
Video: Pakistan PM thanks Amir for warm welcome, cordial meeting in Doha
Islamabad: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the warm welcome and cordial meeting that took place at the Amiri Diwan today, April 16, 2026. In a post on his official X account, he said: "I had a most»»»
Amir, Sultan of Oman discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts
Muscat: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, discussed developments in the region amid rising regional tensions. The two sides met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat, where they exchanged views on current developments, particularl»»»
Op-ed | Marcelo Castellanos (IFC): How sustainable logistics infrastructure can strengthen Romania’s role in European value chains
Industrial and logistics infrastructure is a quiet enabler of modern economies — and a critical foundation for job creation. From manufacturing and e-commerce to export competitiveness, high-quality logistics networks underpin productivity, resilience, and integration into global value chains that »»»
Djuric: Czechia a friendly country, we will work on advancement of cooperation
PRAGUE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday in Prague Serbia considered Czechia and its current government as friendly and noted that Serbia and Czechia were focusing on advancement of political, economic and cultural cooperation, besides cooperation on the European aspect and regional affair»»»
Israel vows 'even more painful' strikes, if Iran refuses US proposal
Israel's defense minister warned Iran on Thursday against rejecting a U.S. proposal focused on renouncing "nuclear armament" and vowed to stage "even more painful" strikes on new targets if it did so. "Iran is standing at a historic crossroads: one path is renouncing the ways of terror and nuclear »»»
Lula Says Trump Has 'No Right' to Threaten Countries
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized US President Donald Trump, saying the US leader has "no right" to threaten other nations, in an interview published in Spain on Thursday. Lula's comments come after Trump this month warned that a "whole civilization will die" in Iran if the c»»»
Lebanon's Aoun will Not Hold a Call with Israel's Netanyahu in the Near future, Three Lebanese Officials Say
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun will not hold a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the near future, three Lebanese officials told Reuters on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump said leaders of both countries would speak. Two of the Lebanese officials said that the Lebanese»»»
Prediction markets create forum for trading on non-public information - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The rise in prediction markets and an email to White House staff have lawmakers weighing how to regulate prediction markets and prevent government officials from trading using nonpublic information. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- The rise in prediction mark»»»
President, Parliament Chair, Prime Minister, Patriarch, Magistrates, Guests Mark Constitution Day Together
Bulgaria's President, Parliament Chair, caretaker Prime Minister and Patriarch, as well as magistrates, representatives of institutions and guests gathered for the celebration of Constitution Day at the Museum of the Bulgarian Revival and Constituent Assembly in Veliko Tarnovo on Thursday. This mar»»»
Pakistani army chief in Iran to discuss new round of US talks
The influential chief of Pakistan's armed forces visited Iran to meet the head of Tehran's negotiators on Thursday, as Washington considers agreeing to another round of peace talks in Islamabad. Iranian state television showed Field Marshal Asim Munir meeting Iran's speaker of parliament, Mohammad »»»
Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran. The two resolutions to block U.S. sales of bulldozers and »»»
What should families do if they rely on school buses and cannot arrange alternative transport?
UAE schools are heading back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, but the return looks different depending on which school your child attends. While some schools have told parents their campuses will not be opening on that date, others are requiring students who travel by private transport »»»
Israel army to reportedly cease fire in Lebanon this evening
The Israeli army is preparing for a ceasefire in Lebanon expected to begin at 7:00 P.M. local time, Israel's Haaretz newspaper quoted Israeli army officials as saying. High-ranking Israeli army commanders "received instructions to prepare the forces currently deployed in southern Lebanon for the tr»»»
E-commerce: call for applications launched for Tunisian enterprises in services industry
Tunis, April 16 (TAP)- A call for applications was launched by the Confederation of Tunisian Citizen Enterprises (CONECT) and the Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT), in partnership with the Tunisian Trade Centre (ITC). About one...»»»
International Exhibition of Organic Agriculture and Agri-food kicks-off in Tunis
Tunis, April 16, 2026 (TAP) – Prospects for the development of organic agriculture are at the heart of the 16th edition of the International Exhibition of Organic Agriculture and Agri-food (Bio-Expo 2026), which opened on Thursday at the...»»»
Subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan reaches 9,290 soms - | 24.KG
In the first quarter of 2026, the average subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 9,290.89 soms per capita, the National Statistical Committee of the republic reported. At year-end 2025, the subsistence minimum stood at 8,697 soms. Breakdown by population groups The largest amount of funds is»»»
Amir arrives in Muscat
MUSCAT: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman. HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival by HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, along with Deputy Prime M»»»
Pakistan: Lebanon Part of Broader Ceasefire
Pakistan stressed on Thursday that Lebanon remains part of the ceasefire agreement in place between the United States and Iran, stressing that stability in Lebanon is essential for the success of peace talks in the region. “Lebanon, in our interpretation, is part of the broader ceasefire,” Foreign »»»
Vastint Romania secures first tenant for Timpuri Noi Square Phase 2
SCOR, a leading global reinsurer headquartered in Paris, offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. In 2025, the Group generated premiums of EUR 18.7 billionand serves clients in more than 150 countries throu»»»
Hungary’s incoming PM Peter Magyar pledges crackdown on critical media
Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has pledged to suspend the news operations of the state broadcaster following two tense interviews he gave on Wednesday. Magyar’s Tisza party secured a decisive victory in Sunday’s parliamentary election, effectively ensuring he will form the next go»»»
EU spied on Hungary’s Viktor Orban for years – former Slovak minister
The EU spy campaign that helped bring down Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is a lesson to anyone who defies Brussels, former Slovak Interior Minister Vladimir Palko has warned. “What they did to Orban yesterday, they can do to you tomorrow,” he told the outlet ‘Marker’ on Monday. Orban’s Fide»»»
Man dies after fall from building in Thessaloniki
A 33-year-old man died early Wednesday after falling from the roof of a residential building in central Thessaloniki. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, when the man was found on a sidewalk below the building. Authorities said initial findings show no evidence of foul play. An investigat»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov: While Others Talk About Compensations or Promotions, We Talk About Reforming Entire Systems
While others are talking about compensations or promotions, we are talking about reforming entire systems, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said in Samokov on Thursday. He took part in the closing event of the election campaign of BSP – United Left for the Sofia region. "Unlike ot»»»
What should families do if they rely on school buses and cannot arrange alternative transport?
UAE schools are heading back to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, but the return looks different depending on which school your c