Parliaments of Kyrgyzstan and Austria to expand cooperation - | 24.KG
On April 21, 2026, during a visit of First Deputy Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Aliev, to Vienna to participate in the 26th Conference of the Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons, a meeting was held in the Austrian Parliament with the Speaker of the National Counci»»»
Teacher resigns following incident in Jalal-Abad region - | 24.KG
A video of a teacher physically assaulting a student has been posted on social media. The Ministry of Education commented on the situation. According to the Education Department of Suzak district of Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on March 25, 2026, at A. Gaidar secondary school No. 22. «A»»»
Extortion case turns violent
Three suspects were arrested in Thessaloniki after allegedly collecting €50,000 in marked bills from a car rental company manager, authorities said. The case stems from a complaint by a 74-year-old businessman who reported being threatened on video by a masked man demanding €100,000. Defense attorn»»»
Trump has lost the Iran war, but how badly?
The United States has a history of mistaking defeats in war for victories. In 1973, Richard Nixon declared his administration had achieved a “Peace with Honour,” which didn’t betray Washington’s South Vietnamese allies, but barely two years later, Saigon fell. In May 2003, George W Bush announced t»»»
High court to examine rights of green-card holders charged with crime - UPI.com
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Blanche vs. Lau, which would determine when immigration officers can demote a permanent resident's status to parole, a temporary status that can be revoked and result in deportation. File Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, April»»»
Planning for an Eid Al Adha getaway from UAE? Book now or pay more closer to date
Dubai: Planning for an Eid Al Adha getaway? Book now or pay more as your travel date approaches. That is the clear message from UAE travel agents, as strong demand, limited flight capacity and rising fuel costs combine to keep airfares elevated in the weeks ahead. With Eid expected to fall between »»»
UK targets 10GW solar-wind building on public land to cut gas from power bills
The United Kingdom is accelerating a sweeping clean-energy expansion, recording a bumper wind power output in the first quarter of 2026, as per government data. The green energy drive is aimed at shielding households from volatile natural gas prices that have driven up electricity bills amid global»»»
German police launch raids against Syrian trafficking ring
BERLIN: German police launched mass raids Tuesday targeting a trafficking ring accused of fraudulently using Syrian refugees’ residency documents to enable compatriots to come to Germany. Around 1,000 officers were deployed to search more than 50 residential and business premises in and around the »»»
Mbappé and Vinícius lift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves
MADRID: Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona. The victory at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium left Madrid six points behind Barcelona, which hosts sixth-placed »»»
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens in New York for the third time
NEW YORK: Prosecutors once again portrayed Harvey Weinstein as a onetime Hollywood power player who used his sway as a tool of sexual assault, repainting a familiar but fraught picture Tuesday at a rape retrial nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon’s arrest. “This case will come down to »»»
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
GLASGOW, Scotland: The most serious cyberattacks in the UK are now carried out by hostile nations including Russia, Iran and China, the head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) will say in a speech Wednesday. Richard Horne, the head of the NCSC — part of the U.K’s signals intelligence»»»
Chile’s Kast pushes sweeping tax and spending overhaul
Chile’s President José Antonio Kast has unveiled an ambitious package of more than 40 economic and regulatory reforms aimed at breaking what he described as a decade of stagnation, but the proposal has already triggered political resistance and street protests as it moves towards Congress. »»»
Argentina's Milei cements Israel alliance as self-declared world's most Zionist president
Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»
Panama Canal auction prices quadruple as Hormuz closure reshapes global energy flows
A Chinese-controlled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker paying $4mn to jump a queue is not the sort of detail that ordinarily surfaces in shipping intelligence reports. Yet the transit of the Gas Virgo, a Singapore-flagged vessel operated by Wanhua Chemical, through the Panama Canal on April 15 h»»»
US and Cuba talk in Havana but cannot agree on what was said
Cuba has confirmed that senior officials from Havana and Washington held face-to-face talks on the island in early April, in the highest-level diplomatic encounter between the two governments in nearly a decade, as the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-run island shows »»»
Atomic Eagle reports 28.0mn lb uranium oxide reserve at Zambia project, bolsters board
Atomic Eagle Ltd (ASX:AEU; FRA:6QZ0) has strengthened its board and advanced its flagship asset in Zambia, reporting a maiden ore reserve of 28.0mn pounds of triuranium octoxide (U₃O₈) – the most commonly traded and quoted form of uranium in the nuclear fuel cycle –alongside key leadership appointm»»»
Nigeria fintech Flutterwave denies $75mn government investment, imminent IPO plans
Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has denied reports that the country’s federal government plans to invest $75mn in the company, pushing back against claims that the move was linked to a potential initial public offering. Local»»»
Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fears
Argentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about water security. »»»
Panama Canal auction prices quadruple as Hormuz closure reshapes global energy flows
A Chinese-controlled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker paying $4mn to jump a queue is not the sort of detail that ordinarily surfaces in shipping intelligence reports. Yet the transit of the Gas Virgo, a Singapore-flagged vessel operated by Wanhua Chemical, through the Panama Canal on April 15 h»»»
Panama Canal auction prices quadruple as Hormuz closure reshapes global energy flows
A Chinese-controlled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker paying $4mn to jump a queue is not the sort of detail that ordinarily surfaces in shipping intelligence reports. Yet the transit of the Gas Virgo, a Singapore-flagged vessel operated by Wanhua Chemical, through the Panama Canal on April 15 h»»»
ISTANBUL BLOG: Message for the CHP. The number of jailed opposition mayors in Turkey has reached 24
The number of jailed main opposition party mayors in Turkey reached 24 as of April 18, according to data compiled by Intellinews. Official statistics covering the wide-scope operations are not available. (See sta»»»
UAE affirms importance of freedom of navigation, facilitating supply chains to secure agricultural inputs, stability of regional, global food security
DUBAI: The UAE reaffirmed that food security is a sovereign pillar and fundamental to national security, calling for "proactive and adaptive strategies" that strengthen supply chain resilience and shield regional and global food systems from the shocks of a volatile geopolitical and climatic landsc»»»
Truth or Fake - Was Donald Trump 'blocked' from using the nuclear codes against Iran?
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson alleged on a podcast this week that President Donald Trump wanted to use the nuclear codes against Iran during an emergency White House meeting, but that he was stopped by General Dan Caine, Chairman of his Joint Chiefs of Staff. He described the interaction as "qui»»»
IRGC Aerospace Force: West Asia Oil Production to Be Crippled if Neighbors Aid US Attacks
The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warns that if Iran’s southern neighbors aid potential American attacks against the Islamic Republic, the country’s retaliation will rob them of the capacity to continue producing oil. “And let the southern neighbors know: If their te»»»
Why supporters of Burkina Faso’s junta leader are campaigning against a Sky News journalist
Yousra Elbagir, a journalist with British TV channel Sky News, has become the target of a smear campaign by supporters of Burkina Faso's junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré after she raised questions about security in the country and the repression of free speech. Supporters of Burkina Faso's»»»
EU court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violates bloc's rules
The European Court of Justice on Tuesday found that Hungary's 2021 anti-LGBTQ law breached EU rules. The judgment provides a test for Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar, who ended Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year domination with a landslide victory in an April 12 election. Hungary's outgoing g»»»
UK police make eight further arrests after arson attacks on Jewish sites
British counter-terrorism officers have made a total of 23 arrests over a wave of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites and an Iran-critical media outlet in London, the Metropolitan police said Tuesday. Police are investigating whether Iran paid "criminal proxies" to carry out the attacks. UK counte»»»
Frangieh to Aoun: Even Bashir Gemayyel Failed to Impose “Peace” When Israeli Tanks Were in Beirut
The head of the Marada Movement in Lebanon, Suleiman Frangieh, affirmed that the Resistance is a result of occupation, and what is happening today in the South — the “yellow line” and other matters — gives it full legitimacy to continue. Frangieh added during an interview with Al-Mayadeen channel t»»»
Panama Canal auction prices quadruple as Hormuz closure reshapes global energy flows
A Chinese-controlled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker paying $4mn to jump a queue is not the sort of detail that ordinarily surfaces in shipping intelligence reports. Yet the transit of the Gas Virgo, a Singapore-flagged vessel operated by Wanhua Chemical, through the Panama Canal on April 15 h»»»
US and Cuba talk in Havana but cannot agree on what was said
Cuba has confirmed that senior officials from Havana and Washington held face-to-face talks on the island in early April, in the highest-level diplomatic encounter between the two governments in nearly a decade, as the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-run island shows »»»
Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says
Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»
Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says
Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»
IDF soldier recieves 30-day military detention after smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 30 days of military detention after being photographed destroying a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, the IDF confirmed on April 21. The inciden»»»
COMMENT: Is Iran the fourth superpower?
For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»
IDF soldier recieves 30-day military detention after smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 30 days of military detention after being photographed destroying a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, the IDF confirmed on April 21. The inciden»»»
Panama Canal auction prices quadruple as Hormuz closure reshapes global energy flows
A Chinese-controlled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker paying $4mn to jump a queue is not the sort of detail that ordinarily surfaces in shipping intelligence reports. Yet the transit of the Gas Virgo, a Singapore-flagged vessel operated by Wanhua Chemical, through the Panama Canal on April 15 h»»»
COMMENT: Is Iran the fourth superpower?
For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»
Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says
Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»
COMMENT: Is Iran the fourth superpower?
For 30 years, analysts warned that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. For 30 years, Iran did not. It threatened to close the Strait, but it never pulled the trigger. The US and its Gulf allies assumed Iran was jive-talking. That changed on February 28 when the US and Israel thought they could b»»»
Atomic Eagle reports 28.0mn lb uranium oxide reserve at Zambia project, bolsters board
Atomic Eagle Ltd (ASX:AEU; FRA:6QZ0) has strengthened its board and advanced its flagship asset in Zambia, reporting a maiden ore reserve of 28.0mn pounds of triuranium octoxide (U₃O₈) – the most commonly traded and quoted form of uranium in the nuclear fuel cycle –alongside key leadership appointm»»»
Russian computer gamers face payment and access after crackdown
Russian video game players are facing growing difficulties accessing and paying for domestic and foreign gaming services as a result of telecoms regulator Roskomnadzor's crackdown on connectivity, National News Service (NSN) reported on April 21. »»»
Russia expects resumption of Gulf diplomacy, Lavrov says
Russia expects positive news on the resumption of diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation around Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. Moscow has emerged a»»»
Video: US Marines board Iran-linked crude oil tanker
US forces have boarded the crude oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean, marking what appears to be a new escalation in efforts to disrupt Iran-linked shipping, according to media reports. The move came as the 330-meter very large crude carrier, built in 2003, was sailing in Southeast Asian wate»»»
Brighton crush Chelsea to pile pressure on under-fire Rosenior
BRIGHTON: Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior. Rosenior’s side produced one of their worst performances of a miserable season as Ferdi Kadioglu »»»
Sidra Medicine introduces gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals as one of a limited number of hospitals in the world to administer Casgevy, a groundbreaking, one-time CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy treatment. Casgevy is now available in Qatar for»»»
‘Openness of Strait of Hormuz a shared int’l responsibility’
He emphasised that ensuring the continued openness of the Strait of Hormuz is a shared international responsibility, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to its role as a reliable global energy partner.He added that Doha is working closely with international allies to safeguard maritime security and main»»»
Qatar beach handball team opens Sanya Games with victories over Pakistan and Oman
Sanya: Qatar’s national beach handball team began their campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 with two well-deserved victories over Pakistan and Oman in the opening matches of the men’s competition, which got underway yesterday. President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of»»»
Rate of depression in United States continues at higher level - UPI.com
People gather in November 2024 in New York City. A new Gallup poll shows 19.1% of U.S. adults say they’re depressed or are receiving treatment for depression, which translates to about 51 million people in the country. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- In the first »»»
Russia says freed two hostages taken by jihadists in Niger
MOSCOW: Russia’s army said Tuesday its Africa Corps unit had freed two hostages — employees of Russian geology company — held in Mali, almost two years after they were captured by an Al-Qaeda-linked group in neighboring Niger. In August 2024, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) re»»»
Iran war means more orders for US defense giants
NEW YORK: US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world. Earnings Tuesday signaled that 2026 will be another strong year after a robust 2025 in the wake of continuing conflicts in Gaz»»»