Braçe Criticizes Exclusion from Tirana Meeting, Calls for Alternative Within PS
Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has expressed frustration after being left out of recent meetings led by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana’s Unit 5. Braçe criticized what he described as a recurring practice of removing MPs from their constituencies, arguing that it weakens relationships with voters»»»
Sheikh Mohammed: 'Betting on the UAE is a bet on growth'
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE has entered the world’s top 10 exporters of goods for the first time, according to the latest report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a pos»»»
Why US Pilot Rescue Op Is Far From 'Success'
The Pentagon has a long habit of “disguising and hiding the fact that they have been losing significant numbers to injury or even death of personnel,” and it can’t be ruled out that losses are written off as contractors, Stockholm University professor Isa Blumi told Sputnik. "There are many people »»»
Geopolitical tensions reshape Egypt’s real estate market, driving prices and shifting investment trends
Egypt’s real estate market is undergoing rapid transformation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic volatility, with rising construction costs, currency pressures, and energy concerns reshaping both pricing strategies and investment behaviour across the sector. Despite the relatively shor»»»
MIDAR to seal €500m-600m healthcare investment with Gruppo GKSD by year-end
MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, master developer of integrated mega cities in New Cairo, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gruppo GKSD Italy to establish a landmark medical, educational, and research complex within its Mada project in East Cairo. The project is expected to a»»»
City Edge achieves record EGP 61.4bn sales in 2025, expands hospitality portfolio
City Edge Developments has announced record-breaking sales of EGP 61.4bn in 2025, driven by the launch of nine new projects and the addition of more than 5,200 clients. The company reported selling approximately 5,900 residential units during the year and delivering 5,425 units to customers. Since »»»
PRE Group to partner with eight global hotel brands, adding 10,000 hospitality units across Egypt
PRE Group announced that it is preparing to sign partnership agreements with eight international hotel brands in the coming weeks, a move that will significantly expand its hospitality portfolio across Egypt. The agreements will cover the development and operation of eight hotels, adding a total of»»»
Middle East war pushes global food prices higher amid fears of deeper crisis
Capitals, April 5 (SANA) – Global food prices rose for a second consecutive month as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to drive up energy and fertilizer costs, raising concerns about future crop production and increasing pressure on international food markets, the Unite»»»
Man charged with 18 counts of injuring parade-goers in Louisiana crash - UPI.com
The city of Broussard, La., was the scene of an incident on Saturday in which a local man was charged with driving his car into a crowd of parade-goers, inflicting multiple injuries. Authorities charged Todd Landry, 57, with 18 counts of negligent injury and driving while intoxicated. Photo courtes»»»
Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival City with an immersive family reading booth
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»
Municipality minister visits Mazzraty to review poultry and dairy projects
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah visited Mazzraty’s broiler chicken production facility in Al-Riffa. The tour forms part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen Qatar’s food security ecosystem and champion local agricultural production, assessing the company’s ope»»»
China Ready to Cooperate With Russia to Ease Middle East Tension, Foreign Minister Says
China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the UN Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Sunday. Wang said the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the »»»
New Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha finally assumes his duties following completion of official handover
After a delay of nearly a month, the new Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade (and former Deputy Minister), Suhail Abu Shiha, officially assumed his duties today following the completion of the handover process, from his predecessor and veteran of the Qaddafi era, Mohamed Hwej. The handover »»»
Time to Bypass Hormuz – Ya Libnan
Share: If Iran insists on weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz, the world must render it irrelevant. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board , Op.Ed. For decades, the world has tolerated a dangerous reality: Iran can threaten the global economy simply by rattling the Strait of Hormuz. Every crisis, every escala»»»
Anti-Corruption Bloc's Viktor Stoyanov Organizes Blood Donation Campaign in Ruse
Viktor Stoyanov, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Ruse, announced that he is organizing a blood donation campaign, the coalition reported Sunday. He explained that blood donation has been his cause for more than two decades. "I have donated blood 68 times, and anyone who»»»
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to cooperate with Syria, expand opportunities and development
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy affirmed Sunday that Ukraine is ready to cooperate with Syria to expand opportunities and promote development for both nations, following talks with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus. In a post on the social platform X, Zelensky»»»
Injury setback for Barcelona as Bernal suffers twisted ankle
Madrid: FC Barcelona has suffered an injury setback ahead of the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid, with in-form central midfielder Marc Bernal diagnosed with a twisted ankle that will rule him out of Wednesday's first leg at Camp Nou. Bernal came on in the 40th»»»
Lavrov, Araghchi Call on to Cease Strikes on Iranian Civilian Infrastructure - Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi stressed the need to immediately halt reckless attacks on the Iranian civilian and energy infrastructure, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "The»»»
TISP Representatives Discuss with Sandanski Residents Matters Related to Region's Development
Representatives of the There Is Such a People party discussed issues related to the region’s development at a meeting with citizens in Sandanski, the party reported Sunday. The meeting was attended by Dragomir Petrov, top-of-the-list candidate for Blagoevgrad Region, regional coordinator Alexander »»»
Subject of N.H. manhunt found dead after police officer shot, injured - UPI.com
New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark Hall briefs reporters Saturday as a manhunt was underway for Matthew Masse, 38, who was accused of shooting and injuring a police officer and fleeing on foot. Masse was later found dead, authorities said. Photo courtesy New Hampshire State Police/Facebook April »»»
Dubai RTA opens autism-friendly sensory rooms
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced dedicated sensory rooms for individuals with autism at Al Satwa and Oud Metha stations, in a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across the public transport network. These specially designed spaces provide a calm an»»»
Tunisia's New African Transit Corridor via Ras Jedir: An Opportunity for Libya to Become a Trade Gateway to sub-Saharan Africa
Tunisia has announced the launch of a continental land transit corridor project starting from Libya’s Ras Jedir border crossing with Tunisia, towards sub-Saharan African countries such as Niger, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic. The launch of the project reflects a clear s»»»
OPEC+ agrees on nominal oil output rise as war disrupts global supply
Vienna. Apr. 5 (SANA) Amid unprecedented turmoil in the global energy market driven by the escalation of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the OPEC+ alliance has found itself facing a new economic reality, prompting it to approve a theoretical increase in oil production for May by 206,000 barrels per day»»»
Israel Renews Lebanon Strikes, Forces Syria Border Crossing Closed
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»
Zelenskyy in Syria to Discuss Security Cooperation with Sharaa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to work for enhanced security in talks on Sunday with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the Iran war. Zelenskyy, continuing his tour of Middle East count»»»
The real clients came from abroad: how authorities tracked down migrant smuggling ring
Two Turkish citizens arrested as migrant traffickers had opened businesses on the island of Samos to cover their tracks. The businesses, a retail outlet and a restaurant, had virtually no clientele but their owners, both legal residents, were living large. The discrepancy reportedly aroused the sus»»»
Zionist Enemy Escalates War on Lebanon: Air Raids on South, Dahieh Leave Massacres and Massive Destruction
The Israeli enemy continued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, its barbaric aggression on Lebanon, launching a large number of air raids on South Lebanon towns and the southern suburb of Beirut (Dahieh). South LebanonThe Israeli enemy launched seven air strikes on residential areas in Kfar Hatta town, Sidon»»»
Dubai Municipality to open 35 new parks this year
If you like the idea of an active lifestyle and a kid-friendly environment, you are going to love this development. Dubai Municipality has announced that it’ll be opening 35 new parks across Dubai this year – which will require an investment of Dh348 million. The move is in line with the Dubai Park»»»
China FM Tells Russia’s Lavrov Willing to Work to ‘De-Escalate’ Mideast War
China's top diplomat told his Russian counterpart on Sunday that he is willing to work together to "de-escalate" the war in the Middle East, Beijing's state media reported. Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call that "China and Russia should uphold fairness on major iss»»»
Hungary's Section of TurkStream Pipeline to Be Guarded by Military – Foreign Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline on Hungarian territory from Serbia to Slovakia will be placed under military protection, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday. "At the Defense Council meeting, Prime Minister [Viktor Orban] ordered the Hungarian »»»
Oman introduces monthly allowance for families of missing persons
Dubai: Oman’s Social Protection Fund has introduced a new decision to support families of missing persons, providing an immediate monthly allowance equivalent to a pension upon submission of a police report. Under the scheme, the allowance will be paid without delay to eligible families and will be»»»
Prime Minister meets Kuwait's Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed devel»»»
Pope Leo beseeches warring nations to lay down arms in Easter address - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile after he presided over the Holy Mass on Easter Sunday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday. It is Pope Leo's first Holy Week as pontiff. Photo by Riccardo Antimiani/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday beseeched world leaders t»»»
GI4T/ ASECTU launch 2nd Best Young Tunisian Economist Award
Tunis, April 5 (TAP) - The Global Institute for Transitions (GI4T), in partnership with the Association of Tunisian Economists (ASECTU), is organising the second edition of the Best Young Tunisian Economist Award. This initiative aims to promote...»»»
Sharjah authorities respond to Khorfakkan Port incident, no injuries reported
Sharjah authorities confirmed that emergency teams are handling an incident at Khorfakkan Port, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said the situation is under control and under investigation, with safety as the top priority. Officials urged the public to »»»
Multaqa Al Tujjar Forum in Abu Dhabi unveils ADEED platform
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, and it saw participation from senior government representatives and leading figures from the private sector and business community aimed at str»»»
Trump says 'good chance' of deal with Iran on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing. "I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the president told a Fox New»»»
Prime minister, Kuwaiti foreign minister discuss repercussions of military escalation in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed developments in »»»
Robotic Whipple procedures performed at HMC for the first time in Qatar
DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced robotic Whipple surgery in Qatar, marking a significant advancement in surgical services and the treatment of complex pancreatic disease. The Whipple procedure is one of the most intricate operations in abdominal surgery, performed to remove tumo»»»
Best Time to Take Vitamin D for Muscle Strength
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a central role in both bone and muscle health. With growing interest in dietary supplements, a key question arises: what is the best time to take vitamin D to support muscle strength? This article reviews the latest scientific evidence on vitamin D timi»»»
JMMC Holds 65th Meeting via Videoconference, Discusses Energy Security and Market Stability
The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Algeria and Venezuela holds its 65th Meeting via videoconference. The JMMC reviewed current market conditions and emphasized the essential role of the Declaration of Cooperati»»»
4 dead, 39 hurt as Israel hits Jnah building without warning, bombs Dahieh
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»
Inflation stabilises at 5% in March 2026 (INS)
Tunis, April 5 (TAP)- The inflation rate stabilised at 5% in March 2026, the consumer price index showed. The National Institute of Statistics (INS) said on Sunday this is the result of a higher pace of price increases for the food group...»»»
Migrants Missing after Mediterranean Capsize: NGOs
Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Mediterranean, the NGOs Mediterranea Saving Humans and Sea-Watch said Sunday on social media. Two people died and 32 were rescued from the boat, which had left Libya on Saturday afternoon with around 105 people on board, acco»»»
Inflation rate stabilises at 5% in March 2026 (INS)
Tunis, April 5 (TAP)- The inflation rate stabilised at 5% in March 2026, the consumer price index showed. The National Institute of Statistics (INS) said on Sunday this is the result of a higher pace of price increases for the food group...»»»
Ukrainian president, Turkish foreign minister arrive in Damascus on official visit
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Damascus on Sunday for an official visit to Syria. Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Zelenskyy and Fidan upon their arrival at Damascus International Airport. The vi»»»
Trump says second downed U.S. pilot rescued from Iranian territory - UPI.com
A handout picture provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps official website on Sunday reportedly shows the wreckage and remains of a downed US aircraft in central Iran. The IRGC said a U.S. aircraft that had been searching for the crew member of a missing U.S. fighter jet had been destroyed, Ir»»»
Taif Rose Harvest Season Produces over 550 Million Roses
Taif rose farms are witnessing a notable abundance of production during the current harvest season, amid favorable climatic conditions that have contributed to improved crop quality and increased quantities. Taif Governorate is home to more than 910 farms, comprising around 1.14 million rose shrubs»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Sadr area and Ghadmatha hill in the town of Ainata with rocket barrages: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Sadr area and Ghadmatha hill in the town »»»