Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have topped the list of the most affordable destinations for Russians during the May holidays. Prime media outlet reported, citing a study by Yandex Travel service. The average cost of a hotel stay in Kazakhstan has decreased by 15 percent compared to 2025. In Kyrgyzstan, »»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov received his agrément and may soon be appointed Ambassador to the United States. Sources in the Cabinet of Ministers informed 24.kg news agency. An insider claims that the decision to transfer Edil Baisalov to the diplomatic se»»»

Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, Ravshanbek Sabirov, met with representatives of A-CAR (Chuan Yi LLC), the agency’s press service reported. According to the statement, the parties discussed prospects for investment cooperation in the automotive sector, including the supply and »»»

In an interview with Ultrahang host Tamás Király, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the upcoming election remains an open contest and argued that it is disrespectful to voters to speak as if the outcome were already settled. “To say that an election is already decided is an unforgivable disrespect t»»»

In February 2026, the volume of retail trade in both raw and calendar-adjusted data was 3.8% higher than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 2.2% in specialized and non-specialized food shops, by 5.0% i»»»

ARIZONA: Two people were killed in a plane crash after an aircraft caught fire at a small airport in the US state of Arizona. John Post, Mayor of the town of Marana, said the aircraft veered off the runway before catching fire. Marana Police Department stated in a press release that the National Tr»»»

Bill Gates will testify before a US congressional committee about his interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports. The Microsoft co-founder is set to sit for a transcribed interview on June 10, multiple outlets said on Wednesday, citing anonymous so»»»

Fencing work on the border with Tajikistan continues in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Envoy to the region reported. The length of installed fences has reached 44.58 kilometers since March 1. Since the beginning of the year, the length of fences in Leilek district has reached »»»

SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces aimed at rival South Korea. The report by North Korean state media came a day after Sout»»»

Rex Concepts Group, a quick-service restaurant operator, plans to list on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, targeting up to PLN 560 million from a share issue. Funds will support expansion, strengthen existing brands and markets, and enable potential acquisitions or new brand launches across Central and E»»»

The Vectra Group has secured nearly PLN 3 billion in long-term financing from a six-bank consortium, led by Bank Pekao, which contributed PLN 1 billion—the largest share. The package includes refinancing existing debt and fresh capital for growth. Funds will support expansion of FTTH access network»»»

April 8 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Bahamas detained a 59-year-old American man in connection with last weekend's disappearance of an American woman while out at sea. The woman has been identified by Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue as 55-year-old Lynette Hooker. According to the Royal Bahamas P»»»

ABUJA: At least 60 people were killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria. According to local authorities, at least 20 people were killed in the town of Irina in Shiroro area of Niger State, while gunmen carried out deadly raids on several towns in Kebbi State, killing more than 40 others. The»»»

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, on Wednesday promised a hike in wages, which have been eroded by years of inflation and economic collapse. The minimum hourly wage in Venezuela is currently equivalent to 27 US cents, with annual inflation exceeding 600 percent. For ordinary Venezuela»»»

At 54 Grzybowska Street in Warsaw, construction has begun on Liberty Tower by Cavatina, with 60 top-floor apartments sold even before the sales office opened in February. The 43-story, 140-meter tower—developed by Resi Capital—will offer 587 units, ranging from compact apartments to 100+ sqm pentho»»»

Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity. The escalation comes in an apparent violation »»»

Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said Thursday it had fired rockets towards Israel in response to its "violation" of the US-Iran truce. It came a day after the Lebanese group said it has a "right" to respond to a deadly wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon. "In response to the enemy's violati»»»

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, received a phone call from Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that during the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly th»»»

Share: Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs [AFP]. Hundreds were killed and over a thousand were wounded within 10 minutes of Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was reached between US and Iran. This was the largest ever attack by Israel in one day»»»

MANAMA: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, received a telephone call from José Manuel Albares, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain. Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported that during the call, the two ministers r»»»

Share: Photo- A fireball rises from a high-rise building hit by an Israeli airstrike in the area of Abbasiyeh, on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, on April 8, 2026. Lebanon’s army warned people against returning to the country’s south on April 8, where the Israeli military is st»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is closely following the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The UAE is also is seeking further clarification on the agreement’s provisions to ensure Iran’s full commitment to an immediate»»»

Greek airline SKY express announced on Wednesday that it will transport the Holy Light from Athens to seven destinations across Greece. The Holy Light is expected to arrive on the afternoon of Holy Saturday at Athens International Airport (AIA) on a government flight from Jerusalem before being tra»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers from fraternal and friendly countries, following the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that tar»»»

Nabeul, April 9 (TAP) - Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Sofiene Tekaya, stated on Wednesday that Tunisian tourism is on an upward trajectory, strengthening the country’s presence on digital platforms.This performance is partly attributed to...»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the terrorist attack targeting the premises of the State of Israel’s Consulate in Istanbul. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the UAE’s categorical rejection of such attacks, emphasi»»»

DUBAI: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has signed a framework agreement granting temporary site occupation licences to develop and operate an integrated infrastructure for electric vehicle charging in mosque parking areas across the Emirate, in partnership »»»

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded »»»

QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received several messages and cables from ministers of interior and security officials from fraternal and friendly countries, regarding the current situation in the»»»

The Cabinet affirmed that the talks, which focused on developing Qatar’s relations with the two countries and on regional and international developments, have strengthened the existing bilateral cooperation with them across various fields. On the other hand, the Cabinet praised HH the Amir for hono»»»

QNA Doha Director of the Student Assessment Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Ibrahim Abdullah Rashid Al Muhannadi has emphasised that activating alternative assessment procedures for the mid-term exams of the second semester of the academic year 2025-2026 comes w»»»

QNA Doha The 2025-2026 winter camping season has been described as “largely successful,” with high turnout of citizens and residents supported by well-organised camps and comprehensive services. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Chair of the Winter Camping Committee at the Ministry of Environmen»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar sent two identical letters — the 12th and 13th — to António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and to Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, permanent representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and president of the Security Council for April, rega»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs honoured 48 students who memorised the Holy Quran during the first quarter of 2026. The students were enrolled in Quranic learning centres under the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance. The ceremony, part of the “Quran Memorisa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted Skills Day 2026, one of the most anticipated co-curricular events of the academic year, reaffirming its commitment to experiential learning, innovation, real-world problem-solving, and collaborative learning. »»»

QNA Doha The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs organised the third seminar in its fourth season of the ‘Ummah Seminar’ cultural project, held this season under the theme ‘Knowledge of Revelation’, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosq»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has won the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work in its first edition, receiving the Shield of Perfection in the Non Profit Organisations Category for its initiative ‘Generational Impact Makers Challenge’. The award recognises the initiative’s role »»»

Tribune News Network Doha When teachers are parents themselves, they have the opportunity to observe how children learn and behave at home – both their own and their students during online lessons. This dual perspective provides insights into learning styles, habits, and motivations, allowing teach»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Evaluation Affairs Department, has announced the activation of alternative assessment procedures for the second semester midterm exams for students from Grade one to 11 (daytime) for the 2025/2026 academic year. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan ‘Window of Hope’, the Hour and Hour programme continues its community collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) as part of joint efforts to spread health awareness and promote a culture of prevention and early disease detection through awareness in»»»

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE Karim Morcos on Wednesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them, particularly in the parliamentary field. The two side»»»

Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) Chairman HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar HRH Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday. The two sides discussed media cooperation between the two countries and explored ways to support »»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has condemned the series of heinous Israeli airstrikes that targeted wide areas in Lebanon and resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deemed the strikes a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the designation of five healthcare facilities under the “Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative,” launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), following their successful compl»»»

Matthew Perry is shown in 2017 at a screening of Reelz's "The Kennedy's After Camelot" at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Calif.. Perry died of an accidental ketamine overdose in 2023, and Jasveen Sangha of Los Angeles was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday in connection with hi»»»

FUJAIRAH: The Emirate of Fujairah is distinguished by its unique geological diversity, hosting rich rock formations that reflect a deep natural history. It features mountainous areas of scientific and mining significance, including the Kassar area, which represents a clear model of layered and comp»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, considering it an initial step leading to de-escalation, and stressing the need to build on it urgently to prevent the spread of tension in the region. In a statement on Wednesday, the Minist»»»

The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon. Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations »»»

Paris, France: Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return. Doue's shot in the»»»

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. "A wave of relief has hit financial markets after threats of a devastating escalation of the war we»»»