Turkey to hold funerals for school shooting victims
Turkey: Turkey will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities saying the suspect had referenced a US mass killer in a WhatsApp profile image. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanmar»»»
TotalEnergies: Strong Trading, High Oil Prices Will Boost Q1 Earnings
TotalEnergies expects a significant increase in first-quarter earnings from a strong trading performance, as well as in its upstream production and oil sales due to higher prices caused by the war in Iran, even as the conflict shut down 15% of the French group's overall production, it said on Thurs»»»
Turkiye to hold funerals for school shooting victims
Turkiye: Turkiye will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities saying the suspect had referenced a US mass killer in a WhatsApp profile image. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanm»»»
Natural gas leads US energy mix, with nuclear, coal and renewables filling the rest
Natural gas remained the largest source of electricity generation in the United States, underscoring the fuel’s central role in meeting demand as utilities balance affordability, reliability and the shift toward cleaner energy. Nuclear power held steady as the second-largest source, according to En»»»
Foraj Sonde Videle acquires Raffles Energy and Zenith Resources; deal expected to close by end-August
Onshore drilling company Foraj Sonde Videle has acquired 100% of the share capital of Raffles Energy Ltd., a UK holding company that owns Raffles Energy SRL and Zenith Resources SRL, two Romanian energy firms active mainly in natural gas and electricity production. The transaction is expected to be»»»
Libya France Business Forum 2026 – first leg opens in Marseille
Part one of the Libya France Business Forum 2026 officially kicked off last Tuesday (14 April) in southern French city of Marseille, with broad and high-level participation from economic institutions and business leaders from Libya and Franch. The opening session was attended by the Chargé d’affair»»»
On This Day, April 16: MLK Jr. writes 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' - UPI.com
On April 16, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote "Letter from Birmingham Jail" while imprisoned in Alabama for protesting segregation. 1 of 7 | The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is seen as cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Washington, D.C., on March 27, 2025. On April 16, 1963, MLK wrote »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an Israeli enemy force attempting to advance from the direction of Taybeh town toward the Al-Khazzan area in Qantara town. Beginning at 05:30, the fighters engaged the enemy force in direct-fire clashes and targeted it with guided weapons, destroying 4 tanks and 2 armored personnel carriers. The clashes are ongoing as of the time of this statement: Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
Washington: David Pierson For much of the last two decades, China has maintained a delicate balance in its military relationship with Iran, offering often indirect assistance instead of arms sales. That approach is now drawing renewed attention after US officials said intelligence agencies were ass»»»
Waseef launches new website to deliver integrated digital experience for property management and leasing
Doha, Qatar: Waseef, a leading company in real estate management and marketing, has launched its new website in a step that reflects its strategic direction toward enhancing digital transformation, elevating customer experience, and delivering integrated real estate services through a modern approa»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday Hanita site with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Woqod posts net profit of QR163m for Q1 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fuel Company (WOQOD) announced that its Board of Directors held its second meeting for the year 2026 at 1:30 PM yesterday under the chairmanship of Ahmed Saif Al-Sulaiti. The Board discussed the performance of the business operations and the financial results of Woqod Group for t»»»
Want to work abroad? Watch out for this latest scam putting jobseekers at risk
Dubai: Philippine authorities have warned that a new form of human trafficking is emerging, with Filipinos being lured with fake overseas employment offers and, in some cases, allegedly forces them into foreign military service upon arrival. The alert has been issued by the Inter-Agency Council Aga»»»
Kyrgyzstan launches call center for agricultural producers - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan announces the launch of a specialized call center for farmers and agricultural producers. The new service is designed to provide prompt information, practical assistance, and direct communication with the ministry. »»»
Dubai homebuyers can now secure mortgages earlier when buying off-plan properties
Dubai: Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD have launched a new financing model that will allow buyers of off-plan homes in Dubai to secure mortgage approval earlier in the purchase process. Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD have launched a new financing model that will allow buyers »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Liman barracks north of Nahariya settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kyrgyzstan launches e-queuing system for obtaining preferential loans - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with ABank OJSC and Eldik Bank OJSC, announces the launch of an electronic queuing system for obtaining preferential loans. A tripartite agreement was signed between the ministry and partner banks»»»
OECD report: Structural transformation of Romania's agricultural sector remains a challenge
The agricultural sector is of strategic importance for Romania, but its structural transformation remains a challenge, shows the assessment report titled "Policies for the Future of Farming and Food in Romania" released on Wednesday by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OEC»»»
Council of Europe anti-torture body warns on Romanian psychiatry flaws
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) presented its 2025 annual report on Wednesday in Strasbourg, warning about concerning developments in the treatment and conditions of detention across Europe. The document also inc»»»
QCDC releases annual report spotlighting expanded national reach and measurable impact
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of expanded programmes, stronger partnerships, and measurable progress in equipping young people in Qatar with the awareness, skills, and support needed to»»»
Qatar banks’ total assets reach QR2.173 trillion in Feb 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector total assets reached QR2.173 trillion in February 2026. The total assets expanded by 5 percent over the past five years (2020-2025). The liquid assets to total assets stood at healthy 30 percent in February this year, according to a report released by QNB Financi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a logistics base of the 146th Division in the Israeli enemy army (north of Sheikh Dannun town), east of Nahariya city, with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Awqaf Ministry opened 34 new mosques in 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has continued to strengthen the role of mosques as centres of religious, educational, and social influence in 2025, combining urban expansion with enhanced services, sustainability initiatives, and human capital development. The ministry’s late»»»
Indonesia Police Arrest Six for Komodo Dragon Smuggling
Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested six people allegedly involved in smuggling endangered Komodo dragons native to the archipelago and destined for Thailand. Two suspects were arrested in February in the port city of Surabaya on the east coast of Java island as they got off a s»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a communications radar in Katsavia barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan with a rocket barrage: Statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the headquarters of the 146th Division in Ga’aton settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gold is climbing again in Dubai — here’s why Iran war tensions are pushing prices higher today
Dubai: Dubai gold prices rebounded on Thursday morning as renewed caution over the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict pushed investors back toward bullion. This reversed Wednesday’s softer trend when easing ceasefire hopes had briefly cooled safe-haven demand. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, along»»»
Spain's Repsol Reportedly Wins Back Control of Venezuelan Oil Operations
Spanish energy group Repsol is poised to take back operational control of its Venezuelan oil assets and boost production following a deal signed with the South American government, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Repsol is expected to announce the agreement as early as Thursday, FT added,»»»
China's Economy Beats Forecasts, but War Darkens Outlook
China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth. The figures came despite a surge in world energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, »»»
Qatar emerges as key player in next-gen financial infrastructure
Doha, Qatar: Venture capital investment across the Gulf, especially Qatar, is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from opportunistic funding toward more strategic, long-term deployment aligned with national economic agendas, according to market experts. Speaking to The Peninsula on»»»
Jordan, Syria sign MoU to enhance cooperation in postal services
AMMAN — Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Sami Smirat, and Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdul Salam Haikal, on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the postal services sector.The agreement»»»
Partners Jordan announces Kingdom’s results in 'open budget survey 2025' progress in transparency
AMMAN — Partners Jordan announced on Wednesday the results of the Open Budget Survey 2025 for Jordan.The results show that Jordan scored 62 out of 100 in the transparency pillar, placing it in the "sufficient" category for the publication of budget information, compared with 18 out of 100 in the pu»»»
AIG celebrates QAIA’s entry into Skytrax World’s Top 100 Airports
AMMAN — Airport International Group (AIG), the Jordanian company operating Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), announced a major milestone in its journey, with QAIA ranking among the Skytrax World’s Top 100 Airports 2026 for the first time in its history.This reflects the airport’s commitment »»»
US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: What do the numbers show?
Between Tehran and Washington's blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, the number of ships passing through the critical waterway has slowed to a trickle. Here's what marine tracking data tells us about the situation. A trickle of ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday and Wednesday as a US blockade»»»
Truth or Fake - 'L’Abuso': Real Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks online storm
Prominent left-leaning Italian weekly L’Espresso is at the centre of a diplomatic storm online, after the Israeli ambassador to Italy slammed its choice of front cover as "manipulative." The magazine titled its latest edition “L’Abuso” or “The Abuse,” illustrating the cover with a photo of an armed»»»
Perspective - 'At every single step there is death and danger': The struggle to get food in Sudan
On the third anniversary of the start of the war in Sudan, which has killed tens of thousands of people, an aid worker from one of the main NGOs still there has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the starvation of the people. She also spoke about the incredible way the Sudanese come together to try to help »»»
Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight
Three years into a war that has displaced 11 million people and killed tens of thousands, Sudan’s conflict remains deadlocked, with civilians trapped in a cycle of violence and deprivation and no viable path to peace. On the third anniversary of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and »»»
Riyadh Backs Seoul with 250 Million Barrels of Crude Oil
South Korea has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil from the Middle East and Kazakhstan through the end of the year, with supplies routed outside the Strait of Hormuz, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said on Wednesday. Asia's fourth-largest economy has also secured 2.1 million metric»»»
Back to school UAE: How parents are navigating the 'separation anxiety reset’ after distance learning
How do you tell your three-year-old that it’s time to go back to school, just after she’s grown comfortable being at home? Swaleha Madani, assistant professor, cardiac rehabilitation specialist based in Al Ain, knows the challenge that lies ahead, as schools gear up to open after weeks of distance »»»
Spain launches programme to offer amnesty to 500,000 undocumented migrants
As countries on both sides of the Atlantic ramp up deportations of undocumented migrants, Spain’s left-wing government on Tuesday prepared to give legal status to hundreds of thousands of irregular workers. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has championed the amnesty as a way to not only give informal w»»»
Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis
Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»
Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis
Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»
India’s bank credit growth seen at 13% in FY27
India’s bank credit growth is expected to be around 13% this fiscal year (FY27), driven by robust growth in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) and retail sectors. Another major factor driving this growth is corporates' continued preference for bank credit over bond issuance amid the prev»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall
The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»
IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall
The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall
The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»
IMF the first to improve Russia’s growth outlook on Iran war windfall
The International Monetary Fund has become the first institution to raise its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2026 in anticipation of the windfall it is expected to earn from the effects of the Iran war related spike in energy prices. »»»