US Parents Charged after Toddler Slips into Wolf Area and Gets Hurt in Zoo
The parents of a toddler who suffered a minor injury at a Pennsylvania theme park zoo after squeezing through a fence near a wolf enclosure and making contact with one of the animals have been charged with endangering the welfare of children, police said. Evidence showed that the parents both walke»»»
Taiwan Opposition Leader Says China Visit to Sow ‘Seeds of Peace’
Taiwan's opposition leader, a proponent of closer ties with Beijing, said on Wednesday she hoped to sow the "seeds of peace" during a rare visit to China. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is the party's first leader to visit China in a decade but her trip -- during which she hopes to meet C»»»
China’s Xi Urges Demand‑Driven Growth in Services Sector
China's President Xi Jinping has called for a demand-driven approach coupled with reform and technological empowerment to develop the service sector, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. China will expand and upgrade the services sector, cultivate more "China service" brands and p»»»
Reclamation of uranium mining sites completed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, Kanatbek Chynybaev, met with a Rosatom delegation led by Nikolai Spassky. The ministry’s press service reported. Key attention during the talks was paid to the results of the interstate program for the reclamation of territories affected by uranium mi»»»
Clouds, scattered rain and cooler weather expected in coming days
Clear skies will prevail over most of the country Wednesday, but from the early afternoon cloud cover and scattered rain will affect much of mainland and northern Greece. The winds will be overall mild, strengthening in the north, and temperatures will hit a high of 23 degrees Celsius in Crete. In »»»
QU, Ministry of Municipality collaborate on national study on food loss and waste
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI), is conducting a national research study titled ‘Baseline Study to Estimate Food Loss and Waste in Qatar 2025’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality, as part of national efforts»»»
Qatar participates in World Health Day celebrations
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Public Health and healthcare institutions, participated in the celebration of World Health Day, which this year is held under the theme,‘Together for health. Stand with science,’ chosen by the World Health Organization to highlight the»»»
The US-Iran war tanked Trump's popularity at home
An operation that Donald Trump said could take Iran out “in one night” had turned into a six-week regional war that had the US president increasingly frustrated, as evidenced by his unhinged social media posts. In an expletive-ridden rant on Sunday, he warned that the US would take out all of Iran’»»»
How to register as an overseas voter for the upcoming Philippine polls
Dubai: Filipinos living overseas, including the large community in the UAE, have been encouraged to register as voters ahead of the 2028 Philippine national elections, with the registration period now underway. The overseas voter registration has opened on December 3 last year and will run until Se»»»
Ostrich on a Side Quest: Runaway Big Bird Sprints on Thai Highway
A pet ostrich went for a speedy jaunt down a busy Thai highway on Tuesday, before being returned safe and sound to its enclosure at an animal-themed cafe. The six-month-old male ostrich raced along a three-lane highway in Thailand's coastal Chonburi province as cars and trucks sped by the flightles»»»
Expert to Asharq Al-Awsat: Zelenskyy Offered Syria Phosphate-for-Wheat, Drones Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first visit to Damascus might have passed as routine, aimed at strengthening ties, but its timing amid regional tensions and Türkiye’s presence gave it added weight. Analysts saw multiple messages in the trip, including signals to Russia as regional power b»»»
Construction Ministry proposes new safety rules for extreme tourism facilities - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft set of regulations governing the construction of extreme tourism facilities. The document aims to ensure safety in the construction and operation of such attractions a»»»
Katara Director General named Uzbekistan’s Cultural Ambassador to Qatar
Doha, Qatar: In a move aimed at strengthening cultural diplomacy and deepening bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Uzbekistan, the Director General of Katara Cultural Village Foundation, Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, was yesterday appointed as Uzbekistan Cultural Ambassador to Qa»»»
MRF Leader Peevski Congratulates Roma on International Roma Day
In a greeting on International Roma Day, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said: "I extend my greetings to the Roma community on International Roma Day, April 8. As leader of the MRF, a party in which ethnicity and religion are not a source of division but a source of ric»»»
Qatar urges all parties to find way of ending war before it is too late
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar rejects all forms of escalation and calls for restraint from all sides. “The State of Qatar’s position regarding mediation has not changed. It fu»»»
Qatar’s fintech ecosystem gears up with API-driven banking
Doha, Qatar: Financial institutions are increasingly adopting modular platforms and application programming interface (API) based systems, enabling them to introduce new services without rebuilding core infrastructure. Speaking to The Peninsula, industry experts noted that several major banks in Qa»»»
‘Qatar-Uzbekistan ties on new level of cooperation in past three years’
Doha, Qatar: The bilateral ties between Qatar and Uzbekistan have witnessed remarkable growth, especially over the past three years, reaching what can be described as a “new level” of cooperation, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Qatar, H E Ashraf Khodjaev has said. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidel»»»
The US-Iran war is tanking Trump’s popularity at home
An operation that Donald Trump said could take Iran out “in one night” has now turned into a regional war that has just entered its sixth week, with the US president appearing increasingly frustrated over the situation, as evidenced by his unhinged social media posts. In his latest expletive-ridden»»»
Artemis II crew says ‘Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!’ in nod to Project Hail Mary
Dubai: As Artemis II orbited the Moon, a brief exchange between commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Control gave fans of Project Hail Mary an unexpected nod. “We just realised we have Earth at window four and the Moon at window three, and it gives you the best idea of scale we have had yet,” said co»»»
Saudi Fund Injects $1.7 Bn to Boost Food Security
Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Fund is stepping up efforts to bolster food security and sustain the Kingdom’s agricultural sector, raising self-sufficiency and strengthening strategic reserves. The push is part of a broader strategy balancing support for domestic production and supply chai»»»
Officers seize over 7 kg of hashish, foreign national detained - | 24.KG
Officers of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan have disrupted the activities of an individual suspected of large-scale drug trafficking. According to the ministry, on March 31, 2026, as part of Operation Transit, a foreign national identified as R.A.Sh., 43, »»»
The world could run out of chocolate by 2050
The world could face a severe shortage of chocolate by 2050 as climate change disrupts cocoa production in key growing regions, according to scientific estimates and industry data. Rising temperatures and declining rainfal»»»
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»
The world could run out of chocolate by 2050
The world could face a severe shortage of chocolate by 2050 as climate change disrupts cocoa production in key growing regions, according to scientific estimates and industry data. Rising temperatures and declining rainfal»»»
US consumers under pressure as Gulf energy crisis expands
US consumers are coming under increasing pressure as the effects of the energy shock from the Gulf War ripple amounts across the world. Petrol prices at the pump have soared to record highs. Inflation is increasing. And ma»»»
US consumers under pressure as Gulf energy crisis expands
US consumers are coming under increasing pressure as the effects of the energy shock from the Gulf War ripple amounts across the world. Petrol prices at the pump have soared to record highs. Inflation is increasing. And ma»»»
US consumers under pressure as Gulf energy crisis expands
US consumers are coming under increasing pressure as the effects of the energy shock from the Gulf War ripple amounts across the world. Petrol prices at the pump have soared to record highs. Inflation is increasing. And ma»»»
The world could run out of chocolate by 2050
The world could face a severe shortage of chocolate by 2050 as climate change disrupts cocoa production in key growing regions, according to scientific estimates and industry data. Rising temperatures and declining rainfal»»»
Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»
Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»
Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»
Trump warns Iranian civilisation could 'die tonight' as US signals major escalation
US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" in a social media post on April 7, hours before a self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its civilian infrastructure. »»»
Iran synagogue destroyed in airstrike as Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attacks
A synagogue in central Tehran was destroyed in an alleged early morning airstrike, Iranian media reported on April 7, with authorities blaming Israel for the strike. Videos circulated by Iranian state media show male »»»
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation
US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»
Iran synagogue destroyed in airstrike as Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attacks
A synagogue in central Tehran was destroyed in an alleged early morning airstrike, Iranian media reported on April 7, with authorities blaming Israel for the strike. Videos circulated by Iranian state media show male »»»
US strikes hit Kharg Island defences as Iran says oil exports intact
US forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island on April 7, Donya-e-Eqtesad said, as Iranian sources insisted the country’s main oil export hub remained fully operational despite heavy bombardment. The attacks mar»»»
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation
US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»
US strikes hit Kharg Island defences as Iran says oil exports intact
US forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island on April 7, Donya-e-Eqtesad said, as Iranian sources insisted the country’s main oil export hub remained fully operational despite heavy bombardment. The attacks mar»»»
Iran synagogue destroyed in airstrike as Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attacks
A synagogue in central Tehran was destroyed in an alleged early morning airstrike, Iranian media reported on April 7, with authorities blaming Israel for the strike. Videos circulated by Iranian state media show male »»»
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan signals 'step forward' in US talks as ceasefire push intensifies
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani mediation
US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»
Meloni visits Gulf to cement Italy's energy ties as European rift with US over Iran widens
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a two-day tour of the Persian Gulf on April 4, meeting the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to shore up Italy's energy security as Iranian attacks on Gulf states and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz push»»»
The world could run out of chocolate by 2050
The world could face a severe shortage of chocolate by 2050 as climate change disrupts cocoa production in key growing regions, according to scientific estimates and industry data. Rising temperatures and declining rainfal»»»
US consumers under pressure as Gulf energy crisis expands
US consumers are coming under increasing pressure as the effects of the energy shock from the Gulf War ripple amounts across the world. Petrol prices at the pump have soared to record highs. Inflation is increasing. And ma»»»
PANNIER: Uzbekistan’s air pollution officials search for lasting solutions
Uzbekistan’s air pollution problem has noticeably worsened over the last several years, but at the end of March authorities strengthened efforts to combat the dilemma. The government introduced a series of measures aimed a»»»
PANNIER: Uzbekistan’s air pollution officials search for lasting solutions
Uzbekistan’s air pollution problem has noticeably worsened over the last several years, but at the end of March authorities strengthened efforts to combat the dilemma. The government introduced a series of measures aimed a»»»
Hungarian election outcome may do little to ease EU funding deadlock for Ukraine
Ukraine’s access to tens of billions of euros in European Union support may remain uncertain regardless of the outcome of Hungary’s closely contested election this month, as the anti-Ukrainian ruling Fidesz’ main challenger has also indicated reservations over key elements of assistance to Kyiv. »»»
Bosnian lawmakers set to fast-track gas pipeline amendments despite transparency concerns
Proposed legal changes to a long-delayed gas pipeline linking Bosnia & Herzegovina to Croatia have drawn criticism from anti-corruption groups and energy experts, who warn the project risks undermining transparency and saddling the public with long-term costs. »»»