Trump cautions Iran against imposing Hormuz 'toll fees' on commercial ships
The Trump administration has cautioned Tehran against imposing fees on commercial vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, amid reports Iran has sought to charge tolls as part of cease-fire arrangements. The White House warned that if reports of charges are accurate, Tehran “better stop n»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles at Jeebia Point opposite to Meiss El Jabal the border town with a rocket barrage: statement 48 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Mays al-Jabal with a rocket barrage: statement 49 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar’s 4 officials among record 170 named for FIFA World Cup
Tribune News Network Doha A team of four including referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim from Qatar have been named among a record 170 match officials for 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the decisive rounds of the AFC Champions League. FIFA on Thursday named 52 referees for the World Cup in summer, including Pola»»»
Qatar University’s Al Bunyan Club wins AkhlaqunaAward in Al Shabab Youth Category
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) announced that Al Bunyan Club, a student club dedicated to community service and social engagement, has won the Akhlaquna Award in the Al Shabab Youth Category (18–25 years) during Akhlaquna Day, in recognition of the club’s initiatives that promote e»»»
QRCS provides dialysis unit to JNRCS hospital
The Jordan Red Crescent Society (JNRCS) with the support of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a project to support its hospital with dialysis equipment. The project included the provision of 9 dialysis machines, medical consumables, and a water treatment and purification unit. This in»»»
Florida AG Uthmeier to probe OpenAI, ChatGPT role in FSU shooting - UPI.com
Flowers are left near the scene after a gunman shot multiple people on April 17 at Florida State University, in Tallahassee. File Photo by Don Hayes/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced plans Thursday to open investigations into the artificial intelligence plat»»»
Hostile drone attack against Kuwait causes damage, no casualties
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti National Guard announced early on Friday that one of its sites was targeted by hostile drones, resulting in significant material damage without any human casualties recorded. Brigadier General Dr Jadaan Fadel, Director of the Moral Guidance Directorate and spokesperson for the N»»»
QU institute receives AACSB Global Impact Award for leadership
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) announced that the College of Business and Economics has received international recognition through the selection of its dean, Prof. Rana Sobh, as a recipient of the AACSB International Global Impact Award in the category of Impactful Leadership. The »»»
BRITISH PM ARRIVES IN DOHA
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer arrived in Doha on Thursday for a working visit to Qatar. The British PM and his accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin»»»
Thundery rain and strong winds expected across Qatar this weekend
Tribune News Network DOHA The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the weekend, with thundery rain, strong winds and rough seas expected across the country. Thursday saw partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain, turning thundery in some areas. The Met »»»
White substance found was rainwater residue: MECC
Tribune News Network DOHA The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has announced that it has verified a public report regarding the presence of a white substance in one area of the country, confirming that the material poses no environmental risk. According to the ministry, inspection »»»
QMC reaffirms commitment to develop work system
QNA Doha The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) Thursday held its semi-annual meeting, under the chairmanship of the Corporation’s CEO, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani. Attended by all department directors, the meeting reviewed key work areas and the level of institutional performance, i»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:30 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers on the Rashaf–Sribbine road with artillery shells: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:45 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of Bint Jbeil city with a rocket barrage: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi energy facilities targeted in series of attacks, production severely impacted
Riyadh: Key energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, including oil, gas, petrochemical, and electricity installations, have been hit in a series of recent attacks, a senior official at the country's Energy Ministry has said. Speaking to the Saudi Press Agency, the official said the attacks affected facil»»»
Trump escalates NATO criticism on heels of Rutte visit and Iran war fallout
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over the inaction of European allies during the war with Iran. Trump, according to sources close to bloc chief Mark Rutte who spoke to Bloomberg, has issued an ultimatum to its members demanding a commitment to help secure the Strait of Hormuz “withi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the occupied city of Haifa with a barrage of sophisticated missiles: 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Shamaa town with artillery shells: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha with a rocket barrage: statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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High-level Libyan government delegation visits Oman – Cooperation in several sectors discussed
In accordance with the directives of the Tripoli-based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, and as part of his government’s ‘‘Return of Life’’, a high-level delegation from the Tripoli government held a series of official meetings in the Sultanate of Oman, at the invitation of the Omani si»»»
House Democrats’ effort to limit Trump’s war powers blocked by GOP - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Democrats in both chambers of Congress have sought to pass a war powers resolution in response to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- An effort by House Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's war powers was stymied by Republicans»»»
WWII plane salvaged after 81 years underwater in Japan
Kagoshima: The wreckage of a Shidenkai fighter plane of the former Imperial Japanese Navy has been salvaged from the waters where it sank off Kagoshima Prefecture toward the end of World War II. About 400 Shidenkai planes were produced, intended to be a vital element of homeland defense. The nonpro»»»
Arab League commends EU's efforts to support Palestinian people
Cairo: The Arab League on Thursday commended the efforts exerted by the European Union (EU) in advancing the Middle East peace process and working towards the implementation of the two-state solution, in addition to the various forms of support it provides to the Palestinian people, particularly in»»»
Judge rules that government unlawfully canceled Harvard scientist’s visa - UPI.com
The crest adorns a gate on the campus of Harvard University in Allston, Mass. On Tuesday, a federal judge that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol unlawfully canceled a Harvard researcher's visa after smuggling allegations. File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA-EFE April 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol»»»
World Bank Sees Saudi Budget Deficit Halving, Current Account Surplus of 3.3% in 2026
As regional economies reel from a complex and uncertain geopolitical landscape, with shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz adding pressure, the latest World Bank report points to standout resilience in Saudi Arabia’s economy. The data show the kingdom on a fiscal consolidation path to s»»»
British prime minister arrives in Doha
DOHA: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer arrived in Doha this evening for a working visit to the country. The PM and his accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdu»»»
Israel army chief tells troops inside Lebanon that Hezbollah suffered 'heavy blow'
Israel's army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited ground troops in southern Lebanon on Thursday, telling them Hezbollah suffered a "heavy blow" from its major bombardment targeting the Iran-backed group a day earlier. "While you are operating and advancing at the front, yesterday we delivered a heavy»»»
Pakistan Prime Minister commends Qatar's 'wisdom' in addressing recent developments
Islamabad: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed support for the State of Qatar, praising its leadership's "wisdom and restraint" in responding to recent regional developments. In a statement on X platform on Thursday, HE Sharif said that he had»»»
Lebanon Maintains Exclusive Negotiations and State Control of Weapons
In Beirut, Lebanon’s leadership signaled it is moving forward with its decision to keep negotiations in official hands, alongside efforts to place all weapons under state control. The government took a further step by ordering the army and security forces to immediately reinforce full state authori»»»
Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
London: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren. After details of Gianpiero Lambiase's switch emerged earlier on Thursday, Red Bull and McLaren both co»»»
Congolese delegation on visit to Packtec Tunisia to boost cooperation
Tunis, April 9 (TAP) - An official Congolese delegation on Tuesday paid a visit to the Technical Centre for Packaging and Conditioning (Packtec Tunisia) in Tunis, with the aim of boosting bilateral cooperation and exploring partnership opportunities...»»»
British Prime Minister arrives in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer has arrived in Doha on Thursday evening for a working visit to the country. The British Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State at the Ministry of »»»
BTA Building Renovation Project Approved under "Beautiful Bulgaria" Programme
A project to improve the functionality, aesthetics and sustainability of the Bulgarian News Agency building has been approved for funding under the "Beautiful Bulgaria" programme, with a total value of EUR 262,792.80. The project is among 52 approved for implementation in 2026. Funding under the pr»»»
Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season
Liverpool: Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday. The 32-year-old has made 373 appearances for the club, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League as a k»»»
Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities. "By the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief... V.V. Putin, in connection with the approaching Orth»»»
Tusk backs economic repolonization
Donald Tusk reaffirmed that Poland will continue pursuing the “repolonization” of its economy, stressing there is no reversal of this strategy. Speaking at Apator, he said the government aims to strengthen economic sovereignty by ensuring key decisions on production, trade, and supply chains are ma»»»
NBP posts record loss
Poland’s central bank will report a PLN 35.7 billion loss for 2025, Governor Adam Glapiński confirmed, ruling out any transfer to the state budget. The deficit—larger than expected—stems from a stronger złoty and high interest costs tied to liquidity operations. The last payout to the government wa»»»
One Office, Many Perspectives
From Leadership Expectations to Market Realities and the Needs of HR and Administration This event is for you because every move counts! The Tenant Academy at SkyHall in Warsaw is a meeting for those in administration and HR who understand that office design isn't a simple move, but a complete game»»»
Lewandowski exits Stor9
Robert Lewandowski has exited the troubled marketing agency Stor9, selling his shares for a symbolic 1 złoty after injecting funds to repay creditors. The agency, recently facing financial strain including unpaid invoices and debt collection action, has now been rebranded as Stor.Agency. Lewandowsk»»»
Saudi suspends operations at key energy sites after Iranian attacks
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of operations at several energy facilities following recent Iranian attacks to Iran, according to a source at the Ministry of Energy. According to Saudi Gazette, the source said that the strikes targeted major refining sites, including SATORP in Juba»»»
Eli Lilly's GLP-1 weight-loss pill now available - UPI.com
April 9 (UPI) -- Eli Lilly announced that its GLP-1 weight-loss pill is available for purchase in the United States starting Thursday, little more than a week after the Food and Drug Administration approved it. The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company said orforglipron, which goes by the brand»»»
Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein
US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed. The 55-year-old former model's on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, with no e»»»
Telegram founder Pavel Durov slams Soros-backed ‘globalist’ EU censorship
The EU is relying on non-governmental organizations, bankrolled by billionaire financier George Soros, as well as controlled media to justify its push for more online surveillance and censorship, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has said. On Wednesday, state-owned broadcaster France 24 reported on a st»»»
Pakistan prime minister commends Qatar's 'Wisdom' in addressing recent developments
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed support for the State of Qatar, praising its leadership's "wisdom and restraint" in responding to recent regional developments. In a statement on X platform on Thursday, Sharif said that he had sp»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Shlomi, Nahariya, and Kabri with rocket salvos: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Leader: Iran’s Heroic People Definitive Victors in Third Imposed War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Melania Trump denies any friendship or involvement with Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com
First lady Melania Trump, pictured last month during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House, on Thursday delivered a statement denying a friendship with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in addition to denying that she "was a victim" of his or that he intr»»»
Paris has even made a ham sandwich chic
Paris, France: From bistro counters to luxury hotels, the humble Parisian ham sandwich or "jambon beurre" has undergone a dramatic luxury makeover. Once the no-frills lunch of hurried, cash-strapped workers, the humble ham and butter baguette has in recent years become a gourmet classic. When he wa»»»
Mexico's Sheinbaum defends energy shift to cut reliance on U.S. gas - UPI.com
“Mexico must guarantee its sovereignty. And a fundamental part of sovereignty is energy sovereignty,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reiterated. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signaled a major shift in the country's energy policy aimed at r»»»