Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad chaired yesterday a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), focusing on key social protections. The session was held in the presence of Minister of Social Development and »»»

Frankfurt, Germany: German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell by almost a fifth as cutthroat competition in China shakes the world's carmakers. Net profit for January to March came in at 1.43 billion euros ($1.67 billion), down more than 17 percent on the p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday announced that the 2026–2027 season of the top flight will kick off on August 20. The QSL will release the match schedule and venue details at a later date. Al Sadd defeated Al Shamal 3-2 in the final-day decider on Monday to claim their third con»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd are relishing their Qatar Stars League (QSL) triumph, with their sights now firmly set on Amir Cup glory as the quarter-finals approach. Al Sadd - the most decorated club in Qatar - extended their domestic dominance by securing a record 19th top-flight title after edging Al Sha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Board of Directors of Aamal Company (“Aamal”), one of the region’s leading diversified companies, today announces its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026. The total revenue was down 19.9% to QR464.8m (Q1 2025: QR580.3m) and the gross profit down 3.5% to QR12»»»

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Dubai: “When I was working on my documentary, somebody said you’ll always be 10 times less than me,” says Michelin-starred chef, filmmaker, and cookbook writer Vikas Khanna. “And I’m like, I don’t want to be equal. I want to be 11 times better than you." When asked if the person he was referring to»»»

First Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Mukhtarbek Baimurzaev, is on a working visit to Zhengzhou, China. According to the ministry, during the visit he toured the headquarters and production facilities of Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers. The delegation »»»

Dear readers,We are back with the spring edition of Secrecy Tracker. I’m Pascal Hansens, a reporter at Investigate Europe, and I wrote this newsletter with the help of Alexander Fanta from Follow the Money, and the EUobserver team. Shout-out to my colleague Ella Joyner for the edits. On the menu: e»»»

BRUSSELS – Almost all of Europe experienced above-average heat in 2025, a year that broke records for wildfires, sea temperatures and heatwaves as climate change worsens, EU scientists and the World Meteorological Organization say. At least 95% of Europe experienced above-average temperatures, whil»»»

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag could face disciplinary action from India's cricket board after he was seen vaping in the dressing room during his team's win over Punjab Kings in the IPL. Images of Parag, 24, using cigarette during Tuesday's match in Chandigarh were broadcast live o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar beach handball team booked their place in the final of the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 after a hard-fought 2-0 (13-8, 20-18) win over Bahrain in the semi-final yesterday. Qatar took control early, winning the first half 13-8, before surviving a tense second half that was level»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher on Wednesday morning, giving jewellery buyers and investors a small pause after a steep retreat from April’s peak levels. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily bu»»»

A routine meeting has revealed sharp divisions among BRICS member states over the West Asia conflict. The divergences reportedly prevented the representatives of the states involved from agreeing on a unified communiqué at the bloc's annual Middle East and North Africa consultations, held in N»»»

A routine meeting has revealed sharp divisions among BRICS member states over the West Asia conflict. The divergences reportedly prevented the representatives of the states involved from agreeing on a unified communiqué at the bloc's annual Middle East and North Africa consultations, held in N»»»

A routine meeting has revealed sharp divisions among BRICS member states over the West Asia conflict. The divergences reportedly prevented the representatives of the states involved from agreeing on a unified communiqué at the bloc's annual Middle East and North Africa consultations, held in N»»»

A routine meeting has revealed sharp divisions among BRICS member states over the West Asia conflict. The divergences reportedly prevented the representatives of the states involved from agreeing on a unified communiqué at the bloc's annual Middle East and North Africa consultations, held in N»»»

Kyrgyzstan supports the intensification of joint green energy projects, implementation of innovative technologies, and development of sustainable infrastructure. Bakyt Torobaev, Special Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for Special Assignments, stated at the SCO Green and Susta»»»

A routine meeting has revealed sharp divisions among BRICS member states over the West Asia conflict. The divergences reportedly prevented the representatives of the states involved from agreeing on a unified communiqué at the bloc's annual Middle East and North Africa consultations, held in N»»»

Dozens of countries gathered at the United Nations in New York on Monday to discuss “the safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain,” demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed by Iran since February. During his speech at the Security Council open debate c»»»

Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted again, US media reported Tuesday, five months after a previous case was dismissed. Comey was indicted in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Tr»»»

New Delhi: An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender has said. Jitu Munda, from a constitutionally recognised tribal community in the eastern state of Odisha, went to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port yesterday officially launched the Qatar Boat Show 2026 campaign, unveiling the slogan “Crafting Wonderful” at a premiere event. Media professionals, industry partners, and key stakeholders gathered to witness the debut of the campaign’s brand film, marking the beginning o»»»

New Delhi: An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank braanch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender has said. Jitu Munda, from a constitutionally recognised tribal community in the eastern state of Odisha, went t»»»

Criminal charges have been formally filed against three former high-ranking officials — ex-head of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, former MP Kurmankul Zulushev, and former Speaker of Parliament Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu (Nurlanbek Shakiev). The information was disclosed »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on the restoration and development of Mailuu-Suu Electric Bulb Plant OJSC. At least 931.6 million soms will be allocated from the Stabilization Fund for the plant’s modernization. The document aims to improve the plant’s financial and economic s»»»