Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 55: Fortification via the V-Strategy – the Poisoned Chalice Equation
Few figures in contemporary American politics have risen as swiftly or as improbably as US Vice President J.D. Vance, propelled from relative obscurity to the very apex of power. Yet this meteoric ascent carries its own perils: What appears as extraordinary fortune conceals, under the surface, the »»»
SPEEDWELL unveils GLENWOOD Estate, a lakeside villa-community in Corbeanca
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»
Qatar emphasises necessity of establishing conditions that ensure transparency in allocation of funds for Palestinians
BRUSSELS: The State of Qatar participated in the ministerial meeting of the Consultative Liaison Committee dedicated to coordinating international assistance for Palestinians, which was held in the Belgian capital, Brussels. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State for»»»
Taiwan president postpones trip to Eswatini after countries revoke overflight permits
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits, a senior aide said Tuesday. “According to sources, Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unexpectedly and with»»»
Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.“We thank the Lord for the great gift of the life of Francis, to the church and the world,” L»»»
What will upcoming Lebanon-Israel meeting discuss?
The upcoming Lebanese-Israeli-American meeting on Thursday will discuss extending the current 10-day cceasefire, a Lebanese official source told Al-Araby TV. "We informed those concerned that Beirut refuses to negotiate on restricting weapons because that is an internal matter," the source said, ad»»»
Qatar participates in 4th session of international hydrographic organization assembly in Monaco
Monaco: The State of Qatar participated in the meetings of the fourth assembly session of the International Hydrographic Organization, held in the Principality of Monaco. The Qatari delegation was headed by Ambassador (non-resident) of the State of Qatar to the Principality of Monaco HE Sheikh Ali »»»
Clock ticking as Iran talks clouded by doubt
Dubai: The clock is ticking on a fragile Iran-US ceasefire, with talks clouded by confusion and US President Donald Trump warning it is “highly unlikely” the truce will be extended — raising the risk of a return to fighting within hours. Uncertainty over a second round of talks has deepened after I»»»
Measures to increase throughput capacity on Kyrgyz-Chinese border discussed - | 24.KG
From April 13 to 17, 2026, employees of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic and customs authorities of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China conducted a joint on-site survey of checkpoints on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border. The parties visited Torugart checkpoint, as well as Topo cu»»»
Sustainable mobility: MG Jiad Modern to roll out MG 8 PHEV taxis in Makkah
MG Jiad Modern, a Mohamed Yousuf Naghi company and the authorized MG distributor in Saudi Arabia, has announced a landmark partnership with Hafil Transportation, a leader in the Saudi mobility sector. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding MG’s presence in the Kingdom’s public tra»»»
Gunman kills Canadian tourist visiting Mexico's pyramids
A gunman killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several other's at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The shooting occurred on pre-Aztecan Pyramid of the Moon,a heavily visited destination in central Mexico.»»»
President receives Ambassadors of five countries as they present credentials - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received credentials from Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited with residence in third countries. The presidential press service reported. Diplomats from the Dominican Republic, Albania, Indonesia, Somalia, and Palestine participated in the »»»
Asian Ice Hockey Cup to kick off in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The Asian Ice Hockey Cup will take place from April 27 to May 3 at Nomad Arena in Bishkek under the auspices of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Ice Hockey Federation of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the federation, ice hockey in Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a «golden era,» increasing»»»
PM reviews plan for establishing major food storage, trade hub in Egypt
CAIRO, April 20 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt is in talks with several countries to establish logistics hubs for grain and oil storage, supply and trade, aiming to strengthen food security. Madbouly made the remarks during a meeting on Monday to review plans for establishing a»»»
Germany Rejects Push to Suspend EU-Israel Cooperation Deal
Germany on Tuesday poured cold water on calls to suspend the EU's cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Spain and Ireland had put the issue of halting the agreement back on the table at a meeting of EU f»»»
Russia, North Korea Connect Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening
Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the countries, set to open for traffic this summer, Moscow said. Ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries have surged amid Russia's war on Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepening eco»»»
Red Crescent Says Israeli Settler Gunfire Kills Two Palestinians Including Child
The Palestinian Red Crescent said Israeli settler gunfire killed two people, including a 13-year-old child, in an attack on Tuesday near the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. "Two people were killed -- one aged 13 and the other 32 -- and four others were injured by live gunfire during a s»»»
Mickoski: Macedonia among top three European countries with comprehensive measures against price shocks, fuel prices to drop
Skopje, 19 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Sunday that Macedonia is among the three European countries implementing the most comprehensive measures to ease the impact of price shocks, adding that gasoline and diesel prices are expected to decrease by 1.5 denars starting Mo»»»
Iran remains undecided over second-round talks with US as Vance heads to Islamabad
FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran as the second round of talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance, and a ceasefire deal between the two countries is on the verge of expiration.»»»
Dubai school bus safety rules: What every motorist must know
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken to social media to remind motorists of the importance of strictly following school bus stop arm regulations, stressing that road safety for children remains a shared responsibility. In its message, the authority said drivers must comply with sto»»»
Nepal's Foreign Minister meets with Qatar's Ambassado
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Shishir Khanal met with HE Mishaal bin Mohammed Ali Al-Ansari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nepal. During the meeting, the relations of cooperation between the two countries were reviewed.»»»
Iran state TV: Reports claiming arrival of an Iranian delegation in Pakistan, or scheduling of any related meetings, are unfounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): 339 medical centers in Iran were targeted during US-Israeli war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): 339 medical centers in Iran were targeted during US-Israeli war 21»»»
SPEEDWELL unveils lakeside villa-community GLENWOOD Estate in Corbeanca
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»
Vucic, Bechtel-Enka representatives discuss progress of works on Morava Corridor
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with representatives of the Bechtel-Enka consortium on Tuesday to discuss the progress of construction works on the Morava Corridor and projects in the fields of renewable energy sources and energy infrastructure. At the meeting, Vucic especially in»»»
US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high
MOSCOW/LONDON: Russian oil sales to India are set to remain near record highs in April and May following a new US sanctions waiver, and refiners have already secured much of their supply needs via non-sanctioned entities and vessels, traders said and data showed on Tuesday. The robust exports to In»»»
Rover discovers more building blocks of life on Mars
PARIS: A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasized, because they could also »»»
Rats, fleas plague Gaza’s displaced as temperatures rise
KHAN YUNIS: As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meagre shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin a»»»
Rover Discovers More Building Blocks of Life on Mars
A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasized, because they could also have fo»»»
Cooler Housing Prices Restore Balance to Saudi Real Estate Market
A cooling in Saudi Arabia’s residential property prices signals a notable shift toward a more balanced and sustainable phase after years of rapid gains, according to official data. Figures from the General Authority for Statistics showed the real estate price index fell 1.6 percent year-on-year in »»»
UN Maritime Agency Urges Help for Seafarers Stranded in Hormuz
The head of the UN maritime agency appealed on Tuesday for help for thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East war paralyzes the vital shipping route. Around 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships have been stranded in the waterway since US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Febr»»»
Rats, Fleas Plague Gaza’s Displaced as Temperatures Rise
As springtime temperatures rise in Gaza, a surge in rats, fleas and other pests has compounded the misery of hundreds of thousands of displaced people still living in tents after more than two years of war. With meager shelter and almost no sanitation, Palestinians told AFP the vermin are invading »»»
EU mulls ending trade agreement with Israel over human rights concerns
The EU is set to discuss its trade agreement with Israel after some member states have raised concerns over potential human rights violations in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank. The EU last proposed year cutting trade ties with Israel or sanctioning government ministers in response to the»»»
EU court deals major blow to Orbán’s legacy and anti-gay crackdown
Europe’s top court has ruled against Hungary’s homophobic laws, further dismantling Viktor Orbán’s far-right legacy which drew inspiration from Russian-style policies. The Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice on Tuesday (21 April) said Hungary’s child protection laws were unlawful because the»»»
Russia, North Korea connect road bridge ahead of summer opening
Moscow: Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the countries, set to open for traffic this summer, Moscow said. Ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries have surged amid Russia's war on Ukraine, with Moscow and Pyongyang deepe»»»
Nigeria charges six over 2025 coup plot: court documents
Abuja: Nigerian prosecutors on Tuesday charged six people over a coup plot foiled by authorities last year, according to documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The government had initially denied the existence of the alleged coup, before announcing in January that the military would tr»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Grishino Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Grishino in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Battlegroup Tsentr have actively liberated the Grishino settlement of the Donetsk People's Republic," the ministry said»»»
Fired UK official says he felt pressure to clear Mandelson
London: The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington said Tuesday that he felt political pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. The testimony by former For»»»
IEA Executive Director warns of severe energy crisis due to Iran-US conflict
Paris: Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol warned on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel is leading to one of the most severe energy crises the world has ever witnessed. "This is indeed the biggest crisis»»»
Qatar seeks to consolidate position as regional hub for innovation: President of Arab Federation for AI
Doha, Qatar: The world is celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day today, Tuesday, as the United Nations has designated April 21 of each year as a global day to highlight the use of creative thinking and technology towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. On this occasion, Presid»»»
Drugs in parcel from Thailand: Two men detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan have disrupted a drug trafficking channel that supplied narcotics from Thailand through postal shipments, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. The operation was carried out by officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Drug Control Service in con»»»
Kyrgyzstan to protect critical systems from hackers - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new requirements for ensuring cybersecurity of critical information infrastructure facilities. The decree was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document was developed within the framework of the Law «On Cyberse»»»
Interior Minister meets with US Department of State representative in Samarkand - | 24.KG
Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Ulan Niyazbekov, met in Samarkand with Mark Tervakoski, Director of Europe and Asia Programs for the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan rep»»»
European Immunization Week kicks off in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
European Immunization Week kicked off in Kyrgyzstan on April 20. Gulbara Ishenapysova, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to her, up to 75,000 children and adults are vaccinated annually during the European Im»»»
NYU Abu Dhabi study reveals how wild apple trees shaped modern apples and sustainable agriculture
Abu Dhabi: Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing that their evolution has been shaped by continuous exchange with wild apple trees. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»
What happens inside this UAE support network for autism, people of determination
Dubai: Inside a growing UAE-based community network, families of children with autism and other developmental needs are finding support that goes beyond awareness campaigns, ranging from therapy-led discussions and peer-sharing sessions to programmes preparing teenagers for adulthood. Ausome Family»»»
Qatar participates in 38th session of FAO Regional Conference for NENA
Doha, Qatar The State of Qatar participated in the 38th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA), held in the United Arab Emarites via video conferencing. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Unde»»»
Russia Remains Ready to Resume Oil Transit to Hungary Via Druzhba Oil Pipeline - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia remains ready to resume oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba oil pipeline, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "We have contractual obligations with Hungary, but after the blackmail of the Kiev regime began, these supplies were stopped. It all depends on the»»»