Qatar Charity highlights 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to help vulnerable communities
Tribune News Network Doha Marking World Health Day under the theme ‘Together for health, Stand with science’, Qatar Charity (QC) highlighted a package of 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to expand access to health care for vulnerable groups, particularly children, through tr»»»
Time for Iran to Surrender—If It Truly Cares About Its People – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political analyst The whole world is watching. Not just wh»»»
Syria receives 45,000-ton wheat shipment at Tartous port
Tartous, April 7 (SANA) – A cargo vessel carrying about 45,000 tons of wheat arrived Tuesday at Tartous port as part of efforts to secure bread supplies and strengthen Syria’s food security system. Nidal Abdul Qader, deputy director of the Tartous railway branch, told SANA that railway teams began »»»
UK gave over £850 million in benefits to dead people – Telegraph
Britain’s welfare department has paid out £850 million (over $1.1 billion) in benefits to dead people over the past four years in a massive government blunder, The Telegraph has reported. Since 2021, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) made approximately 2.6 million erroneous payments to dece»»»
Colombia's Petro calls El Salvador prisons 'concentration camps' - UPI.com
A member of the Order Maintenance Unit, a specialized force of the National Civil Police, guards inmates at the Terrorism Confinement Center, of Cecot, maximum-security prison in San Salvador, El Salvador, in January. File photo by Rodrigo Sura/EEPA April 7 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petr»»»
Why Iran is becoming Trump’s ‘forever war’
More than a month into the war with Iran, Washington is confronting the strategic nightmare it tried to avoid. What began as a campaign that many in the US and Israel appear to have imagined as short, punishing, and politically manageable has instead become prolonged, expensive, globally destabiliz»»»
Is Another Crisis Coming? Bulgaria’s Central Bank Chief Flags Inflation Spiral Risk
Bulgaria recorded only a limited and one-off increase in inflation after joining the euro on January 1, with the impact estimated at 0.3% to 0.4%, Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev said in an interview with Reuters. He stressed that the effect was in line with Croatia’s experience and »»»
Exposed: Fugitive lawmaker’s $13-million ghost flood cash trail in the Philippines
Manila: Bombshell testimony in the Philippines’ ghost flood control mega-scandal has unmasked a staggering ₱802 million ($13.3 million) money trail linking a fugitive lawmaker to a shady construction firm, as prosecutors tighten the noose on corruption plaguing disaster infrastructure. Cash flood f»»»
Production begins at Kufra Grain Mill – part of wider effort by NDA to reduce food imports and improve food security
Actual production has begun at the grain mill belonging to the Kufra Production Project, the eastern based branch of the Libyan official state news agency, LANA, reported last Sunday (5 April). The report said this step demonstrates a clear trend towards reviving stalled agricultural and industrial»»»
US rescue mission in Iran: Why the Isfahan raid could change strategy
For nearly two days, somewhere in the mountains south of Isfahan in Iran, a US weapons officer was missing. Around him, a complex rescue operation unfolded under fire, with helicopters landing on makeshift runways and aircraft taking heavy losses. When the dust settled, the US had recovered its man»»»
Watch: San Diego Zoo's four cheetah cubs get names - UPI.com
April 3 (UPI) -- The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced its four male cheetah cubs, born in January, now have names: Nyasi, Owadgi, Ohani and Nkala. First-time mother Kelechi gave birth to the cubs on Jan. 24, becoming the first cheetah to give birth at the zoo since 2020. Nyasi, which translates »»»
Look: Black bear cub rescued from ditch next to New Jersey highway - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Jersey State Police (@newjerseystatepolice) April 6 (UPI) -- New Jersey State Police troopers came to the rescue of an orphaned or abandoned black bear cub found in a ditch at the side of a busy highway. The State Police said on social media that per»»»
Watch: North Carolina flight delayed by bee swarm on turbine - UPI.com
April 6 (UPI) -- An American Airlines plane preparing to depart from a North Carolina airport was delayed for about an hour due to a swam of bees. Micah McCollough, a passenger aboard the plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, captured video as beekeepers and airline employees worked to »»»
Look: Cat gets stuck in recliner while trying to avoid vet visit - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Overland Park Police Dept (@overlandparkpolice) April 6 (UPI) -- Emergency responders in Kansas came to the rescue of a cat that became stuck inside of a mechanical reclining chair while trying to avoid a visit to the vet. The Overland Park Police Depart»»»
Diesel price up, Eurosuper BS-95 down by Mden 0.5
Skopje, 6 April 2026 (MIA) - The retail price of diesel is set to rise by Mden 2.5 to Mden 3 per liter as of Monday midnight, while the retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will drop by Mden 0.5, said the Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday. The retail price of Eurodiesel (D-E V) is set to increase b»»»
Investment min. says Egypt, Morocco move towards strategic investment partnerships
Jochen Frey from San Francisco, USA Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh said Egypt and Morocco move towards elevating bilateral relations to strategic investment partnerships based on shared interests. Saleh made the remarks during his meeting on Monday with visiting Morocc»»»
Trump’s Iran ultimatum: Bluff, brinkmanship or imminent strike?
Dubai: With hours ticking down on a self-imposed deadline, US President Donald Trump is facing a defining test — whether to carry out sweeping threats to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure or once again step back from the brink. Trump has warned that unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of »»»
SME Financing Moves to the Core of Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy
In a sign of a deep shift in the structure of financing within Saudi Arabia’s economy, and reflecting the goals of Vision 2030 to diversify the production base, credit facilities extended to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises reached a record high at the end of 2025. Banks and finance compan»»»
How to find the best Qatar discounts without wasting time or money
In Qatar, a discount is not always a real saving. Most shoppers have had the same experience: you walk into a store, spot a bright sale sign, make a purchase, and still leave unsure whether you actually got the best deal. The problem is not that discounts are rare. The problem is that they are ofte»»»
Iran war: Deal, no deal, on Tuesday — what happens next? How Hormuz shock could redefine energy, markets, and risk
The disruption of crude oil tanker and cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz did more than send oil prices sharply higher. It exposed a hard truth: the global economy — for all its digital sophistication, financial complexity, space and tech progress — still rests on physical corridors, pipes,»»»
Romania’s manufacturing remains in contraction despite March improvement
Romania’s manufacturing sector remained in contractionary territory in March, despite a slight improvement in business conditions, according to data from the BCR Romania Manufacturing PMI cited by Erste Group. The index (c»»»
Princemob Buro: Romania’s office furniture market, estimated at EUR 400 million
Industry specialists say these cost increases could lead companies to reassess their fit-out budgets, which in practice translates into postponing new projects or reducing their scale. At the same time, more and more companies are turning to optimized solutions—reusing existing furniture, phased pu»»»
Water tariffs to be revised: Cabinet of Kyrgyzstan changes calculation rules - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced amendments to the procedure for setting tariffs for centralized water supply and wastewater services. The document is aimed at improving tariff regulation in the drinking water and sanitation sector. In particular, the approach to cost calculati»»»
Taxes on petroleum products proposed to be abolished in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to consider curbing the rise in prices for fuels and lubricants by temporarily abolishing taxes and excise duties. Kanatbek Eshatov, head of the Association of Oil Traders, stated. According to him, wholesale prices have recently increased by 25–30 percent. Under curre»»»
Italian Mafia-Linked Waste Scheme Reaches Bulgaria, Five Nationals Investigated
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the illegal export of hazardous waste to Eastern Europe, with five Bulgarian nationals among those under scrutiny. The case centers on an Italian company accused of mislabeling waste shipments bound for Bulgaria »»»
Solar is winning the energy race
Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesSolar is winning the energy raceGero RueterThe world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside. https://p.dw.com/p/5B3i8Solar power has not only become cheaper, but has been scaled up to create vast sun-driven energy par»»»
PP Leaders Tell Bulgarians in Istanbul: “We Will Fix Roads, Schools and Bring People Back Home”
The leadership of “We Continue the Change” (PP), including Asen Vassilev and deputy chairman Nikolai Denkov, met with Bulgarian emigrants in Istanbul, alongside PP-DB list leaders from Shumen and Kardzhali, Aylin Pehlivanova and Sebahatin Gökçe. The gathering drew a large audience, with the hall re»»»
QRCS to distribute 8,875 food parcels to poor people in Sudan
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three states. Held in»»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze
The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia. With the region being highly exposed to Middle Eastern supply routes and structurally dependent on imported hydrocarbons to supply power »»»
Israel shifts from conventional confrontation to "total war of attrition" in Lebanon
In just two days, something changed in Israel’s war against Lebanon. The military clash is no longer a mere exchange of fire along the border, but a fill war of attrition, targeting vital arteries and infrastructure, reshaping the rules of engagement on land and possibly at sea. »»»
Israel shifts from conventional confrontation to "total war of attrition" in Lebanon
In just two days, something changed in Israel’s war against Lebanon. The military clash is no longer a mere exchange of fire along the border, but a fill war of attrition, targeting vital arteries and infrastructure, reshaping the rules of engagement on land and possibly at sea. »»»
Setting the record straight: Philippines debunks ₱190,000 per OFW flight cost claims
Dubai: Circulating posts alleging that the Philippine government is spending up to ₱190,000 (approximately Dh11,500 to Dh11,600) per overseas Filipino worker (OFW) for flights back home have stirred concern among Filipino communities abroad. In a message sent to community leaders and volunteers, Ph»»»
Russian authorities crack down on VPN use
Russia has launched a major crackdown on the use of VPNs as part of a wider move to establish control of the Internet in the country. Over the last few years, virtual private networks (VPNs) have become an everyday necessi»»»
Flights cancelled, fares surge: Jet fuel crisis hits global travel hard
Dubai: Airlines across Europe and other international markets are cancelling flights, raising fares and cutting routes as a worsening jet fuel crisis begins to disrupt global aviation. The crisis is being driven by a sharp drop in oil supply linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which has si»»»
How to thrive in work as we live longer
Many of us will live to 100. And most of us will need to work well into our 70s — perhaps even beyond. Ten years ago, when Professor Andrew J Scott and I were writing The 100-Year Life, we began with a simple question: ‘What happens when this becomes normal?’ What we saw was that in the face of lon»»»
UAE firms protect jobs, shift to flexible hiring as costs rise
Dubai: Companies across the UAE are recalibrating how they manage their workforce, shifting away from broad cost-cutting towards targeted decisions that protect critical roles while controlling expenses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The focus has moved to preserving»»»
Jordan managing regional risks, affirms readiness for rising oil prices
QNA Amman An official source at the Jordanian Ministry of Energy confirmed that the current regional escalation poses direct challenges to the reliability of energy supplies and routes in the region, given the uncertainty in the markets and the high level of geopolitical risks. In a statement to Qa»»»
QRCS set to distribute 8,875 food parcels to needy people in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three st»»»
UAE fast-tracks new weight-loss pill, patients to weigh affordability, access
Dubai: The UAE has moved quickly to approve a new generation of weight-loss treatment, positioning itself among the first countries globally to make an oral GLP-1 therapy available. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The approval of Foundayo (orforgl»»»