Dubai: There’s something deeply exhausting about how predictable the outrage cycle around women’s bodies in Bollywood has become. A woman gains weight, shows up in public after giving birth to a tiny human, or simply exists outside the narrow bandwidth of “acceptable beauty" and suddenly, her body »»»

Police arrested a 27-year-old man after a small quantity of cocaine was found hidden in food intended for detainees at the Iraklio Police Headquarters on the island of Crete, authorities said. According to police, the man had delivered a bag containing various items for foreign detainees, including»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19 based on 91.68% of tally sheets of the section election commissions processed at the constituency election commissions as at 10 am on Monday. Following are the parties and coali»»»

Washington, USA: Apple plans to redesign its Siri voice assistant in iOS 27, according to technical reports linked to the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC26) scheduled for next June. Bloomberg said that the new design for Siri includes a visual interface based on glow effects inspired by the c»»»

The Privatisation and Investment Board’s (PIB) 8th Annual Forum of Investment was held in Benghazi last Saturday 18 April. The forum’s objectives were: * Enhancing the investment environment in Libya. * Providing direct networking opportunities between investors and relevant stakeholders. * Present»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Elina Valtonen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland. During the call, they reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two countr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The security of non-nuclear European countries will ultimately be weakened by France's plans to deploy nuclear weapons on their territory, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. "As a result, instead of the French declaring a strength»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah's activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week. Thousands of displaced residents have begun making their way back to parts of souther»»»

Israel's army said Monday it had determined that an image circulating on social media showing one of its soldiers in south Lebanon hitting a statue of Jesus Christ is authentic. The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head on a statue of a crucified Jesus tha»»»

The spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned that the latest act of “piracy” by US military forces against an Iranian trade vessel will soon be met with retaliation. “The aggressive United States, by violating the ceasefire and engaging in maritime banditry, attacked one of »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s real estate sector delivered a strong start to 2026, with transaction volumes and values rising across all major emirates, pointing to sustained investor demand and continued momentum in the property market. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Du»»»

Manila: Fiery attacks or protests against the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) and the idea of “Pax Silica” Initiative (PSI) tap into a familiar reflex in Philippine politics. Last week (April 2026), Manila signed up as the 13th member of PSI, resulting in the planned establishment of a "giant" 16 km²»»»

Progressive Bulgaria received the most votes in the Bulgarian snap parliamentary elections at voting sections in Greece, according to 95.74% of processed tally sheets as of 08:00 AM Monday morning, data published on the website of the Central Election Commission show. According to the data, 2,061 B»»»

A 51-year-old woman died Monday morning after falling from the second floor of the Ministry of Tourism building on Amalias Avenue in central Athens, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 8.30 a.m. Initial reports indicate the woman was an employee of the ministry. Her identity has not b»»»

The Israeli military launched an investigation after a photograph circulated on social media showing an IDF soldier smashing the head of a statue of Jesus. The soldier appeared to hit the statue with a mallet in southern Lebanon. »»»

The Israeli military launched an investigation after a photograph circulated on social media showing an IDF soldier smashing the head of a statue of Jesus. The soldier appeared to hit the statue with a mallet in southern Lebanon. »»»

Russia’s economy slowed in the first quarter of 2026 broadly as policymakers had anticipated, but the Central Bank of Russia now faces a more complex task as persistent domestic price pressures collide with fresh geopolitical risks abroad. »»»

On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire on the Deepwater Horizon BP oil rig off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and caused a massive oil spill. 1 of 5 | Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon off the coast of New Orle»»»

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) informed that it is co-convening a Libyan-Moroccan Business Forum on 8 June in Casablanca. The LBC said the holding of the forum comes based on the decision of the Chairman of the LBC to establish the Libyan-Moroccan Business Council, and following discussions with»»»

OneClickDrive, the UAE-based mobility marketplace, is reinforcing its position in Dubai's pre-owned vehicle market by expanding its focus on connecting local sellers with a growing base of buyers, including international trade buyers sourcing vehicles from the emirate. The platform, which initially»»»

Dubai: Nakheel has awarded a Dh527 million contract for infrastructure works on Island B at Dubai Islands, marking further progress on one of Dubai’s largest coastal developments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The contract has been awarded to Al Nasr Contracting Comp»»»

Tel Aviv has confirmed a major fracture in the Iranian leadership, which implies a partial collapse of the regime in Tehran in wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran, revealed a report by the Military Intelligence Directorate of the Israeli Army (Aman). According to Aman, the absence of Supreme Leader »»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19 based on 87.23% of tally sheets of the section election commissions processed at the constituency election commissions as at 9 am on Monday. Following are the results: Progressi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahlibank (ABQK) announced a net profit of QR236m for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, compared to QR229m for the same period in 2025, representing a growth of 2.8%. This performance reflects the bank’s continued disciplined approach to managing its core business, strong financial founda»»»

North Korea fired cluster munitions, which are banned under an international convention, in its latest weapons test, state media reported on Monday.The launch of Sunday followed other tests in recent weeks of weaponry including ballistic missiles and anti-warship cruise missiles. North Korea f»»»

A Ukrainian drone attack killed a man and wounded another in the resort city of Tuapse on the Black Sea in southern Russia, the regional governor said Monday. It was the second assault on the seaport in a matter of days, with drone debris damaging windows in buildings across the city, including apa»»»

ING Bank Romania announces the launch of ING Travel Protect, an international travel insurance product offered through the Home’Bank app, in partnership with Allianz-?iriac, for those who want to travel worry-free. The insurance can be set up in just a few minutes, is customizable based on your tra»»»

Revolut customers in Romania completed more than 324,000 donation transactions over the past year, ranking third globally by total amounts donated, behind only Irish and British users.According to the company's internal data published on Tuesday, Romanians donated more than EUR 464,000 over the pas»»»

Insurance companies paid out RON 209 million (EUR approx. 42 million) in 2025 to repair insured homes, up 14% year-on-year, according to data from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), cited in a press release by the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Romania.According to»»»

Insurance payouts under voluntary CASCO insurance policies exceeded RON 2.56 billion in 2025, up 8% year-on-year, according to the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Romania.The organisation said that, on average, around RON 7 million was paid out daily to cover damage to CASC»»»

Individuals in Romania will be included on a shame list for outstanding tax debts of at least RON 1,200, while legal entities will get the same treatment for such debts at least RON 5,000.The size was established by a decision on Thursday passed by the government, spokesperson for the government Io»»»

Banca Transilvania has completed the largest bond issuance in Central and Eastern Europe.The bank raised €1 billion on international markets through a bond issue that was nearly four times oversubscribed, confirming strong investor interest in supporting BT’s growth prospects. Through this new issu»»»

Skopje, 18 April 2026 (MIA) - The government at its session on Saturday, after reviewing the current economic situation and the impact of global price shocks on the domestic market, decided to extend the measure to reduce excise taxes on oil derivatives, effective until May 4. According to the calc»»»

The judicial system should not spend more months with an [acting] Prosecutor General at the head of the prosecution service who is there contrary to the law and morality, said caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov in a Facebook post on Monday. Yesterday’s [Sunday’s] elections have both their c»»»

As Qatar continues to position itself as a regional hub for quality education and knowledge-driven development, institutions that combine global academic standards with local relevance are playing an increasingly significant role. Among these, MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education has emerged as a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the chairmanship of H E Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, yesterday the Board of Directors (“BOD”) of Nebras Energy approved the financial results for the three months period ended on March 31, 2026. Nebras Energy reported revenue of QR725m compared»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Pre-planted explosive devices detonated yesterday, Sunday, targeting an Israeli armored convoy moving from the town of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), in cooperation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, held a training course titled “In Times of Crisis: Key Legal Aspects Amid Economic Changes”, delivered via video conferencing by lawyer Abdullah Al Ajmi from Abdullah Al Ajmi Law Firm. Also attending the event was Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL) begins today. The tournament will run until April 22, 2026, at Mall of Qatar, with 12 teams (2025-2026 season Qatar Stars League clubs) competing divided into two groups. Group A consists of Al Rayyan, Al Duhail, Al Arabi, Qata»»»

Former parliament member and former presidential envoy to Osh region, Ziyadin Zhamaldinov, has been taken into custody, sources reported. According to them, Bishkek’s Pervomaisky District Court has ordered to place Ziyadin Zhamaldinov in the pretrial detention center No.1 until June 10. The former »»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face questions from members of parliament on Monday in the wake of revelations that former US ambassador Peter Mandelson failed the vetting process for his position. Starmer's govenment has been embriloed in controversy since new details emerged about the depth o»»»

About 68,000 jobs were posted in quarter 1 on eJobs and iajob.ro platforms, while the number of applications reachd 3.7 millions, on the rise by 24% against 2025, on a labor market marked by prudence, but with a positive part time job offer evolution, according to an eJobs Romania press release. “A»»»

The adoption of measures to address the new energy shock should not derail the fiscal consolidation efforts says academician Daniel Daianu, president of the Fiscal Council."The fiscal consolidation program resulted in a deficit that was even lower than the target set in the November 2025 budget rev»»»

A new wave of oil price increases could affect prices and the pace of the Romanian economy, given that the sensitivity of Romania's Consumer Price Index (CPI) to energy markets is significant, and a permanent 10% increase in fuel prices would lead to a 0.3 percentage point rise in annual inflation,»»»

Elbit Systems reaffirms its commitment to deliver the Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned aircraft systems by mid-year, subject to final coordination between all parties involved, the company announced in a release.Elbit Systems President Bezhalel Machlis, together with Lior Ben Dor, Ambassador of the »»»

Romania has won USD 500 million for its natural gas infrastructure, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Friday in a social media post after a meeting in Washington with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, which was also attended by Romania's Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare."In Washington, toge»»»

Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, discussed with World Bank representatives on Friday about major burns centers, expanding the capacity of ICU departments in Romania, but also about the development of outpatient and family medicine, hospital reorganization, increasing access to innovative med»»»

The chairman of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, declared on Friday that the Social Democrats will initiate a bill that would prohibit the sale of shares from high-performing state-owned companies.He declared, in a press conference held in Sighetu Marma?iei, that the ban will be »»»