Qatar Tribune 1h

Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026: Qatar athletes to participate in 7 disciplines

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 spor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

talabat enables in-app donations for Lebanon through QRCS

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, has partnered with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), its trusted and licensed local charity partner to provide emergency relief efforts in Lebanon through in-app donations. Three dedicated donation optio»»»

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Sana 1h

German farmers warn of food price surge amid energy and fertilizer crisis

Berlin, April 12 (SANA) – The president of the German Farmers’ Association, Joachim Rukwied, warned Sunday that rising agricultural production costs could lead to higher food prices in Germany in the coming months, urging the government to take urgent action. In remarks reported by Al Jazeera, Rukw»»»

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UPI 1h

At least 30 dead, dozens injured in stampede at tourist site in Haiti - UPI.com

During a celebration of the Citadelle Laferriere in Haiti, one of the nation's most historic sites, a stampede near the entrance of the landmark resulted in the deaths of 30 people and dozens more being injured. Screenshot courtesy Citadelle Laferriere/Instagram April 12 (UPI) -- A stampede at a hi»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Orbán era is over, as Tisza scores historic victory in Hungary

The centre-right opposition Tisza Party of Péter Magyar won the parliamentary election in Hungary with a two-thirds majority, while prime minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz suffered a devastating defeat. With more than 50 percent of votes counted, Tisza had already secured 136 out of 199 seats in parli»»»

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UPI 2h

Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes election loss after 16 years as prime minister - UPI.com

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R), pictured speaking with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in front of his office last week during Vance's two-day trip to Hungary, is projected to lose his re-election campaign and has already conceded the race. Photo by Akos Kaiser/EPA April 12 (UPI) -- Hungari»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QNB Group maintains strong strategic momentum in Q1 2026

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its Q1 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting continued execution across capital markets development, digital ecosystem expansion, international operations, and sustainability integration. Thes»»»

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UPI 4h

One dead, several injured in shooting at New Jersey Chik-fil-A - UPI.com

One person was killed and five others were injured Saturday night during a shooting a Chik-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) -- At least six people were shot, and one killed, after several people wearing masks entered a Chik-fil-A restauran»»»

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UPI 5h

Trump says U.S. Navy will block Strait of Hormuz after peace talks fail - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the U.S. Navy would block the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iranian ships from transiting it unless Iran opens the Strait and agrees to a peace deal with the United States. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday s»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Napoli draw at Parma gives Inter chance to put one hand on Serie A title

Parma, Italy: Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered a blow with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma which gave league leaders Inter Milan the chance to move nine points clear. Napoli's Scottish midfielder #8 Scott McTominay reacts at the end of the Italian Serie A football match between Parma and Napoli a»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year afte»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach in Bundesliga history after Baumgart sacking

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday. Eta becomes the first female top-flight coach of a men's team in a major European league. The 34-year-old, who was »»»

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Sputnik 7h

The Spacecraft That Took Humanity to Stars

Vostok, also called model 3KA, was the first Soviet series of crewed spacecraft developed by Experimental Design Bureau 1 under the leadership of Sergei Korolev between 1958 and 1963 for missions in low Earth orbit. On April 12 1961, Vostok-1 carried Yuri Gagarin on the first-ever human spaceflight»»»

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EU Observer 7h

I accidentally landed an exclusive with a Hungarian minister at my polling station

In the highly orchestrated world of Hungarian politics, where government ministers rarely stray from the safety of state-controlled media, reality sometimes bypasses the gatekeepers. On election day, while waiting in line to vote with my family, I found myself standing just paces away from Gergely »»»

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Middle East Observer 7h

The MEO publishes the broad highlights of the new Investment law referred to the Egyptian parliament for approval

Foreign investors will have the right to transfer their profits abroad and liquidate their activities in accordance with the regulations set by the Central Bank of Egypt Foreign investors shall have the right of residence in Egypt during the duration of the project. The goods and materials exported»»»

Al Awsat 8h

How Does Mental Health Affect Diabetes Patients?

Mental health has a direct and bidirectional impact on people with diabetes. Psychological stress such as loneliness, anxiety and depression can raise blood sugar levels through hormonal effects, while also reducing motivation for self-care. According to Healthline, estimates suggest that about 10%»»»

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TAP 8h

Tunisia to partake in Première Vision Paris, September 1-3

Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - Tunisia will partake in the 2nd Première Vision Paris international fashion fair, due next September 1-3 in Paris. This participation stems from renewed efforts to promote the textile and clothing sector in the French...»»»

Gulf News 8h

Abu Dhabi Police urge public not to hold celebratory parades without authorisation

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has called on the public not to organise any celebratory marches or gatherings unless they are pre-approved by the relevant authorities. The force emphasised the importance of adhering to applicable laws and regulations to safeguard public safety and preven»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Bahrain offers public schools choice between in-person classroom and remote learning

Dubai: Bahrain’s Ministry of Education has announced that students in public schools will be given the option to continue remote learning or return to in-person classes from April 19. The decision applies to all educational stages, with schools set to contact students and parents this week to confi»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Watch: Dubai completes first phase of Dh500m sewerage and stormwater project in Al Quoz

Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Sunday announced that it has completed the first phase of its Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in Al Quoz Creative Zone, at a cost of Dh250 million. The total investment in the project, in what is described as one of Dubai's most dynamic and economica»»»

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Kathimerini 9h

23-year-old motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Volos

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident early on Easter Sunday in the city of Volos. The crash occurred around 4 a.m. in the Bourboulithra area, where the rider reportedly lost control of his motorcycle under circumstances that remain unclear and was thrown onto the roadway. Emerge»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Qatar announces 34-athletes delegation for Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Abdulla A»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Teenage sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in blistering 19.67sec

Sydney: Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout ran a blistering 19.67 seconds to win the 200m at the Australian championships on Sunday, faster than Usain Bolt at the same age. Fellow Australian Aidan Murphy also cracked the 20-second mark, coming second in 19.88 -- the two quickest times of the year a»»»

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TAP 10h

Palestinian family arrives Sunday in Tunisia from Cairo to receive medical care [تحديث 1]

Tunis, April 12 (TAP)- A Palestinian family arrived Sunday in Tunisia from Cairo. A mother, her four children and a grand mother who sustained injuries will receive medical care under the supervision of the Health Ministry and on the instructions...»»»

The Peninsula 10h

Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked. The 34-year-old will take over for the remainder of the season. "I am delighted th»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Honoring Yuri Gagarin, First Human in Space

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made history on April 12, 1961, when he completed a 108-minute mission to orbit the Earth on board the Vostok spacecraft. The "Vostok-1" spacecraft was launched at 6:07 a.m. GMT from the steppes of Kazakhstan. It took off from the at the time relatively unknown Baikonu»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Man to be deported after secretly filming woman and issuing threats

Dubai: A man who owns a shipping company will be deported after being convicted of secretly filming a woman and threatening to publish the footage. According to Emarat Al Youm, the woman had initially dealt with the man to arrange the shipment of personal belongings to her home country. Their relat»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Bahrain reports heightened readiness after intercepting hundreds of missiles, drones since start of iranian aggression

Manama, Bahrain: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that all its weapons and units are at the highest levels of readiness and defensive preparedness. The BDF affirmed that since the start of the heinous Iranian attacks, it has been able to intercept and destroy 194 mis»»»

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Kathimerini 12h

Man held in connection with Thessaloniki killing

Police said Sunday they have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the killing of a 64-year-old man in Thessaloniki, following an investigation into the case. The victim was found early Saturday morning by a passerby beneath a small bridge near a stream in the Nea Efkarpia area of the north»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE landmarks light up in flag colours: Burj Khalifa leads nationwide display of unity and pride

Landmarks across the UAE were illuminated in the colours of the national flag, led by a striking display on the Burj Khalifa, which lit up its facade as a powerful symbol of unity, pride and national achievement. The world’s tallest tower was transformed into a visual celebration of belonging and c»»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE-backed DIAFA acquires Ivy, Annabel’s, Scott’s in ten-figure deal

Dubai: DIAFA, the Abu Dhabi-based luxury hospitality platform and an affiliate of International Holding Co., has completed a majority investment in Richard Caring’s restaurant and private members’ club portfolio, taking control of brands including The Ivy, Scott’s, Sexy Fish, Noema and Annabel’s, a»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours

Sydney, Australia: Australia pledged Au$2.5 million ($1.7 million) in aid to Pacific neighbours Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands Sunday, April 12, 2026, after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11. In Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New G»»»

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EU Observer 14h

Hungary election: which polls to trust and everything else you need to know

At 6AM, polling stations opened in Hungary and its high-stakes parliamentary elections began. Voters will decide whether, after 16 years of an increasingly authoritarian government, prime minister Viktor Orbán and his rightwing party, Fidesz, will stay in power, or the leader of the centre-right Ti»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Australia Pledges Cyclone Aid to Pacific Neighbors

Australia pledged Au$2.5 million ($1.7 million) in aid to Pacific neighbors Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands Sunday, after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11. In Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea that is seeking independence, »»»

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Gulf News 14h

Three-month ban for drunk driver after Dubai accident

Dubai: A foreign driver has been fined Dh10,000 and had her licence suspended for three months after losing control of her vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a traffic accident that damaged two cars. The Dubai court found the driver guilty of driving “in an abnormal condi»»»

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BNE 14h

US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

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BNE 14h

US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

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BNE 14h

US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal as Hormuz control remains key sticking point

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

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Gulf News 15h

How Pakistan’s solar boom became a geopolitical buffer

Driven by spiralling electricity tariffs, erratic supply, and policy uncertainty, Pakistan citizens — particularly the urban middle and upper classes — opted out of a failing electricity grid. What began as a private coping mechanism has, quite unexpectedly, evolved into a strategic national buffer»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Team Qatar on pole at ELMS season opener in Barcelona

Doha: Team Qatar GT made a strong start to its 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) campaign after securing pole position in the GT category during qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya yesterday. Running the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 in collaboration with Iron Lynx, Team Qatar GT features a dri»»»

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UPI 15h

On This Day, April 12: U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh evacuated - UPI.com

On April 12, 1975, the U.S. military evacuated Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of Operation Eagle Pull. 1 of 6 | U.S. Marines assist in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 12, 1975. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 12 (UPI) -- On this date in »»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Orphan sponsorship endowment sets sustainable model for long-term care

Doha, Qatar: Under the supervision of the General Directorate of Endowments, the “Orphan Sponsorship Endowment” (Waqf) has emerged as a leading contemporary model that reinforces a sustainable approach to caring for orphans by transforming short-term assistance into a long-term, evolving system of »»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Mutamarrid wins Al Mamoura Cup as Sanna secures treble

Doha, Qatar: Injaaz Stud’s Mutamarrid produced a strong late surge to land the highly competitive Local Thoroughbred Handicap (55–80), claiming the Al Mamoura Cup as jockey Alberto Sanna completed a treble at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The grey veteran, trained by Jihad El Ahmad, settled just »»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Qatar strengthens public awareness of digital identity protection amid rising cyber threats

Doha, Qatar: As cyber risks grow in scale, Qatar is intensifying efforts to raise public awareness around digital identity protection, placing greater emphasis on equipping individuals with the knowledge and practical tools needed to safeguard personal information and navigate an increasingly compl»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

MoEHE announces resumption of in-person learning in all schools today

Doha, Qatar: Based on the approved academic calendar, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the resumption of in-person learning and service delivery in nurseries, kindergartens, public and private schools, and educational service centres, effective today, April 12, 2026. The Min»»»

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