Doha: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers and the raising of the Israeli flag in its courtyards, calling the incident a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the act r»»»

RIYADH: The Federation of Saudi Chambers has identified more than 130 challenges across vital sectors through the recently launched “Logistics Services Challenges Observatory.” These challenges were analyzed, with 27 shared with relevant authorities, 22 of which have been resolved, while work conti»»»

JEDDAH: Oman has launched a package of food security investment opportunities worth at least 93.8 million Omani rials ($243 million), spanning agriculture, fisheries, and related industries. Represented by Invest Oman, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, in cooperation wit»»»

Helsinki: Finnish police said Tuesday that a suspected data breach into a government IT service provider in late January was being investigated as espionage. A suspected breach in the mobile device management service provided by the Government ICT Centre Valtori at the end of January may have invol»»»

Singapore: Singapore recorded 410 dengue cases in the first quarter of 2026, down 29.2 percent from the previous quarter, official data showed Tuesday. According to the National Environment Agency, one fatality was reported during the quarter. The country's cumulative cases for the first 15 weeks o»»»

Tunis, April 21, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunis City of Culture is hosting the Tunisian-European Forum on Hospitality and Catering, a two-day event organised by the National Agency for Employment and Self-Employment (ANETI).During the forum, 30 national and...»»»

BUDAPEST: One of the biggest soccer fans in global politics, Viktor Orbán, has been sidelined from his big game. The right-wing populist leader and Trump ally’s heavy defeat in the Hungarian elections means incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar will be the one in charge when the Champions League fin»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia has earmarked over 3 trillion Indonesian rupiahs (around 175 million U.S. dollars) to bolster the irrigation system ahead of a forecasted prolonged dry season, the country's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Tuesday. Amran said the program targets 1.5 million hectares»»»

Among advocates of process-first diplomacy, a familiar refrain has been especially common in recent days: diplomacy means talking to everyone, no adversary should be humiliated, and the only alternative to negotiation is war. These are not trivial principles. Engagement with adversaries has produce»»»

President Donald Trump will read verses from the Old Testament he taped in the Oval Office for a America Reads the Bible event due to be livestreamed across the country Tuesday evening. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will read verses from the Old T»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector recorded more than 118 million orders in the first quarter of 2026, marking an annual rise of 49 percent increase, according to the Transport General Authority. The latest performance follows an even stronger fourth quarter of 2025, when total orders exceeded »»»

Does your child have a hero? Now he or she can leave a little note of appreciation for those on the frontlines in the UAE. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge has launched the new project called the Frontliners Tribute Initiative, where students of all grades can, as part of the Natio»»»

More than 5,000 babies have been born with the help of the I Want a Baby Foundation, its founder Radina Velcheva told BTA. At the same time, around 145,000 people in the country face reproductive problems, with between 10 and 15% of them needing a donor egg. According to her, a major issue is the l»»»

The potential for direct flights from Burgas to Spain were discussed at a meeting between Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov and the Spanish Ambassador to Bulgaria Miguel Alonso Berio here in Tuesday, the municipal press centre said. Nikolov pointed out that many young people from Burgas study in Spain a»»»

Ability SPA is opening a new location in Varna, the brand’s management team told BTA. This is the company’s first expansion outside Burgas, where it has operated year-round for more than five years. The Varna location follows the Burgas model, while adding wellness activities and new therapeutic se»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has begun implementing its operational plan for the Hajj season through a set of regulatory, supervisory, and social initiatives aimed at improving services for pilgrims and enhancing their experience in the holy sites. Ismail bin Saeed»»»

RIYADH: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and other officials.»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the US was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a great deal. “I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” Trump said whe»»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra held on Tuesday discussions with a US military delegation led by Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Lambert, the commander of the international coalition against Daesh. Lambert, who leads the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve»»»

Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program and its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Iran has insisted that continuing its nuclear program is its sovereign right, while the US maintains that the program must be abandoned for good and the uranium surrendered. RT looks in»»»

1 of 3 | Voters are heading to the polls in Virginia on Tuesday to vote on a new congressional map drawn by Democratic state lawmakers. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- Voters are heading to the polls in Virginia on Tuesday to vote on a new congressional map drawn by »»»

The UAE’s ability to adapt, endure and move forward in uncertain times reflects the very qualities that define strong leadership, Ismail Al Naqi, Director General of the Free Zones Authority of Ajman, said on Tuesday, drawing a parallel between the nation’s resilience and the role of women shaping »»»

Dubai: New Zealand's capital city Wellington has been placed under a state of local emergency as inclement weather continues to batter the region. Mayor Andrew Little has noted that the situation is being taken "very seriously," with emergency efforts coordinated by the Wellington Regional Emergenc»»»

Mounting international pressure on the Israeli occupation entity intensified this week, as European officials and global cultural figures escalated criticism over its military conduct in Lebanon and Gaza, with calls ranging from sanctions to sweeping cultural boycotts. Belgium Pushes EU Action Over»»»

PARIS: Lebanon’s prime minister and French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss on Tuesday how to strengthen the country’s hand in possible direct negotiations with Israel in the United States later this week, as Beirut turns to a trusted European ally. The US will host ambassador-level talks wit»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Tuesday, losing 21.83 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 11,344.96. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.57 billion ($1.48 billion), as 118 of the stocks advanced and 138 retreated. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu r»»»