Chinese-Pakistani Initiative Seeks to Contain Regional Tension
A Chinese diplomat has disclosed that his country is engaged in diplomatic mediation efforts to contain the US-Israeli-Iranian war, in cooperation with Pakistan, through a five-point initiative. Chang Hua, the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, stressed the need for the international community to »»»
Investment minister reviews achievements, future plans for development, free zones
AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Sunday met with officials from the Kingdom’s developmental and free zones to review "key" achievements in the first quarter of 2026 and discuss plans for future expansion.During the meeting, Abu Ghazaleh said that ongoing government efforts, in part»»»
Trump's 'puppet regime': Home to world’s largest oil reserves, is Venezuela key to US economy?
Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Dr. Amalendu Misra, Author and Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University. Is the evolving situation in Venezuela a transformation in the methods of regime change? What we are witnessing is not the overt, forceful restructuring seen in Iraq or Li»»»
Easter in Jerusalem overshadowed by war and restrictions at the Holy Sepulchre
Silence reigned on Easter Sunday in the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where Christians commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's O»»»
Inside the race to rescue a downed US airman in Iran
President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed a daring rescue of a downed US airman in central Iran, but Tehran insisted the mission was “foiled”, leaving the world to sift fact from fiction amid conflicting reports and viral images. US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a dow»»»
Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv pushes to deepen security ties across the Middle East amid its ongoing war with Russia. Arriving alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Zelensky’s visit signals a bid to»»»
Coordination Council for Preparation of Upcoming Snap Elections to Hold Briefing
The Coordination Council for the preparation of the upcoming early parliamentary elections will hold a briefing on Monday, the Government press office announced. It will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Council of Ministers building. The Coordination Council’s last briefing was on March 30. At that »»»
VESIMI celebrates the milestone of curated luxury fashion
What began as a vision to bring India’s finest designer fashion to the Middle East has today evolved into one of Dubai’s most recognised multi-designer destinations. This year, VESIMI celebrates 16 years of redefining luxury fashion while building a strong bridge between Indian couture and the glob»»»
Dubai gold slips Dh3 as ceasefire talks cool market tensions
Dubai: Dubai gold prices opened the week softer, tracking a pullback in global bullion markets as geopolitical signals turned mixed and investors reassessed risk. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily bu»»»
Nepal, Bangladesh, Morocco, Madagascar: What have the Gen Z protests achieved?
Six months after a wave of protest movements shook the political elite of countries across the Global South, the “Gen Z” activists continue their struggle for social justice. But while some of these activists have managed to bring down governments, building a viable political alternative remains a »»»
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal as search continues for missing US pilot
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. The US military searched on a second day for a pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while Trump reminded Iran o»»»
Defense Minister: NATO Guarantees Bulgaria’s Security, Going Solo Not an Option
Acting defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said that the concept of Bulgaria relying on its own defense outside a collective system would place an unsustainable burden on the country’s economy and public finances. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, he stressed that from a military perspective, not»»»
401,000 hectares of pastures placed under restoration regime in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A total of 401,000 hectares of pastures in Kyrgyzstan have been placed under a restoration regime. The announcement was made during a symposium on the implementation of the national Zhashyl Muras campaign in mountainous areas, held in the city of Manas. According to Deputy Minister of Water Resourc»»»
Wave of strikes against Tehran regime targets 'completed', says Israel: Iran's response uncertain
Israel's army said on Monday (April 6, 2026) that it had "completed" a wave of strikes against "regime targets" in Tehran. It's not immediately clear what is the announcement is about, considering Iran's response remains uncertain. Tuesday (April 7) deadline setGiven the Tuesday deadline set by US »»»
Kyrgyzstan ratifies agreement with Italy on promotion, protection of investments - | 24.KG
The President of Kyrgyzstan signed a law ratifying the agreement with Italy on the promotion and protection of investments. The document was signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana during a meeting between Sadyr Japarov and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) approved »»»
Vietnam parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders
Vietnam's parliament convened on Monday for a new session in which it will confirm top state leaders including the president and prime minister, posts already selected by the ruling Communist Party but not yet announced. Vietnam's 500-seat National Assembly serves mainly to ratify decisions made by»»»
Rescuers airlift hiker stung over 100 times by bees off Arizona mountain - UPI.com
A hiker was rescued off an Arizona mountain after bees stung her more than 100 times, authorities said. Photo courtesy of Phoenix Fire Department/Facebook April 5 (UPI) -- Medical rescue teams airlifted a hiker from an Arizona mountain over the weekend after he sustained more than 100 bee stings an»»»
Asteroid: Earth could be hit without warning — Nasa
What if the next catastrophic cosmic impact wasn’t a Hollywood blockbuster plot, but an unseen reality quietly circling above us? Scientists have warned that "thousands" of asteroids large enough to obliterate a city remain "undiscovered", and humanity might not know they’re headed our way until it»»»
'Each time I push through, I take charge of my body': UAE's multiple sclerosis community shares inspiring stories of triumph
They move with MS, not for it. There's a radiating sense of strength that emerges from the UAE's National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In the space between fatigue and hope, they build full lives anyway, be it through showing up for work, parenting, or training for the Open Masters Games, that was h»»»
Three killed in Germany when wind fells tree during Easter egg hunt - UPI.com
Three people were killed and one sustained serious injuries after high winds knocked down a tree in Germany near a wooded area where people were having an Easter egg hunt. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 5 (UPI) -- Three people died and another was injured in Germany when high w»»»
Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran
US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping as oil prices surge. As Christians marked Easter, Trump revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants a»»»
Explosives found near Russian pipeline supplying gas to Serbia, Hungary - UPI.com
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, pictured during a lunch with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in November, on Sunday intimated that Ukraine could be behind the attempted bombing of a pipeline delivering Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | Licen»»»
Nigeria army says killed 65 'bandits' in single operation
Nigeria's military has killed more than 60 members of criminal gangs known as bandits, blamed for most of the country's mass kidnappings, said a Sunday security report seen by AFP. The offensive was carried out in the northwestern Zamfara state where police on Saturday confirmed a mass kidnapping c»»»
UAE becomes top 10 global exporter, from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion 2025, WTO figures show
ABU DHABI: In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international sup»»»
Yara Leane Fabricante: From Qatar stages to London’s West End
Darlene Regis From performing in Qatar to the world’s biggest theatre stages, Yara Leane Fabricante is proving that dreams rooted in passion and perseverance can soar across continents. At 23, she is one of the most promising Filipino musical theatre talents, poised to make her West End debut in th»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in Qatar and enhancing the status of community initiatives as an active partner in the path of national development, Minister of Social Devel»»»
PM, Kuwaiti FM discuss efforts to resolve all disputes through peaceful means
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed developments in the military escalation in the re»»»
Labour minister chairs meet of Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund Board
QNA Doha The Board of Directors of the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund held its regular meeting on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. During the meeting, several items on the agenda were discussed, alongside a review of cases submitte»»»
Russian, Chinese Foreign Ministers discuss Mideast developments over phone
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various international forums, during their phone call on Sunday. The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East and international efforts aimed at end»»»
Qatar delivers new batch of relief aid to displaced people in Lebanon
Beirut: Through its partners, Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) provided a new aid package to displaced people in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on Sunday, as part of its efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian support to those affected an»»»
Egypt moves to close Obour landfill, convert site into green park
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following persistent complaints from residents over pollution. The ministry»»»
Military Production Ministry targets energy efficiency without disrupting output
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and outline measures to enhance operational efficiency. Durin»»»
Cairo adopts dynamic Nile water management to meet rising demand
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In a statement, the ministry said Se»»»
Jordanian FM affirms pride in deep-rooted fraternal ties with Syria
Amman, April.5 (SANA) Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi voiced Jordan’s appreciation in the long-standing fraternal relations with Syria and the continued development they are witnessing across various fields. In a post on X on Sunday, Safadi stated: “We are working together to con»»»
IRGC Navy Pounds Key US-Israeli Targets in Wave 97 of Operation True Promise 4
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its naval forces conducted a large-scale combined missile-and-drone operation against pivotal American and Zionist targets. The operation was carried out as part of the 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday afternoon, the IRGC »»»
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Egypt intensifies de-escalation push
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»
Madbouly reviews strategic commodity stocks, wheat supply, and fiscal planning
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»
Moroccan Prime Minister arrives in Cairo for first session of joint coordination committee
Egypt and Morocco on Sunday launched the first session of a joint coordination and follow-up committee, a move officials said establishes a new stage of bilateral relations aimed at achieving full economic integration. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport o»»»
Egypt FM says attracting foreign direct investment is top government priority
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that attracting foreign direct investment constitutes a top priority for the Egyptian government, as the country seeks to deepen its economic partnership with the United States. During a meeting with a delegation from the American Chamber of Co»»»
Egypt steps up efforts to build business trust through tax reforms: Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is intensifying efforts to build trust with the business community through tangible facilitation measures, as part of a broader push to modernise Egypt’s tax system and expand the tax base. He noted that meaningful progress is being made in tra»»»
Qatar provides new batch of aid to displaced people in Lebanon
BEIRUT: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), through its partners Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, delivered a new aid package to displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. This initiative is part ofQFFD's ongoing efforts to provide urgent humanitarian support to th»»»
Prime Minister sends congratulations to Nepalese counterpart
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Balendra Shah, on the occasion of his swearing-in as Prime Minister of Nepal.»»»
Hungary to Send Armed Forces for TurkStream Defense
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto condemned the attempted sabotage of the TurkStream gas pipeline amid the European energy crisis. Other key points:Hungary, Russia, Turkiye and Serbia pledged to take decisive measures to protect the TurkStream pipeline, agreeing that it must be militarily »»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Minister of Social Development and Family
Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi emphasized that the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in the State of Qatar, and enhancing the status»»»
Foreign minister meets Turkish counterpart, discuss boosting ties and coordination
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the capital, Damascus. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and reviewed a number of issues of mutual interest, as»»»
Egypt targets 5 million tonnes of local wheat as strategic reserves reach six-month level
Egypt is targeting the procurement of 5 million tonnes of domestic wheat during the current harvest season as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Sunday. The minister stated that strategic reserves of basic commodities, in»»»
Rama Promises ‘Good News’ Soon on EU Integration Progress
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania’s EU integration process is progressing steadily and dismissed claims that negotiations have stalled. Speaking on his podcast “Flasim,” Rama stated that the country remains on track in its accession talks with the European Union and hinted that new developments »»»
France planning a 400% surge in drone stocks as it moves toward ‘war economy’ – Politico
France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.” According to the 64-page-long document se»»»
National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme opens registration for construction companies to implement new and stalled projects
The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that its National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme (NHRDP) has announced the opening of registration for specialized companies, as part of preparations for launching and implementing residential complex projects and completing exi»»»
Berisha Accuses Rama of ‘Deception’ Over Fuel Tax Policy
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has sharply criticized Prime Minister Edi Rama over the government’s plan to reduce fuel excise taxes, calling the measure misleading and ineffective. Berisha argued that despite the proposed 20% excise cut—set to activate when fuel prices exceed 220 lek per lit»»»