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.»»»
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»»»
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.»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Hezbollah to bury fighters killed in war with Israel
Hezbollah announced it will hold mass funerals in south Lebanon on Tuesday for 44 fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The burials come after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hezbollah has not given the »»»
Jordan building permits rise 26% to over 4k as smaller projects grow
RIYADH: Building permits issued in Jordan rose 26 percent to 4,199 in the first two months of 2026, up from 3,329 in the same period last year, according to data from the Department of Statistics Jordan. The increase came even as total licensed construction area fell to 1.42 million sq. meters from»»»
Hezbollah to bury fighters killed in war with Israel
BEIRUT: Hezbollah announced it will hold mass funerals in south Lebanon on Tuesday for 44 fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel.The burials come after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by US President Donald Trump.Iran-backed Hezbollah ha»»»
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»»»
Spotlight - Lebanon negotiating with Israel to obtain 'serenity, prosperity': Ghassan Salamé
François Picard welcomes Ghassan Salamé, Lebanon's Minister of Culture. Salamé portrays Lebanon as a country that has preserved political pluralism and freedom of expression, and persevered despite decades of conflict. Within this context, he frames negotiation with Israel not as a matter of choice»»»
12 Arrested This Year in Child Pornography Cases
So far in 2026, thirteen specialized law enforcement operations have been carried out and 12 people have been detained in connection with child pornography cases, the Cybercrime Directorate at Bulgaria’s General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) said on Tuesday. During the period, n»»»
Education Minister, Local Authority Discuss Establishing University in Vidin
Establishing a university in Vidin is key to positioning the region as an educational and spiritual centre, caretaker Education and Science Minister Prof. Sergei Ignatov said during a working meeting with the municipality leadership here on Tuesday. The minister noted that the main emphasis of the »»»
Has India’s last school been built?
Thiruvananthapuram: For decades, India grappled with a surging population problem, and school textbooks explained the dangers of an exploding population. That trend has distinctly reversed now, with a steadily declining fertility rate, which in turn is manifesting in many ways – like school closure»»»
Marcos Jr's cousin Romualdez barred from leaving Philippines — Ombudsman seeks asset freeze amid flood-control probe
Manila: Interior Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday that Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez was barred from leaving the country for a supposed medical check-up in Singapore amid the widening investigation into alleged irregularities in flood-control funds. Remulla said the Office of the Ombudsma»»»
Mohammed bin Rashid: Dubai beach projects advancing with no slowdown
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said Dubai is pressing ahead with a Dh3 billion beach development plan aimed at transforming the emirate into the world’s best city to live in by 2040, with work progressing without »»»
Mbank announces new board of directors to strengthen governance and accelerate growth in digital banking services
Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, has announced the appointment of its newly formed Board of Directors in a strategic move that reflects the bank’s strong commitment to implementing the highest standards of corporate governance and accelerating its gro»»»
Aldar, Mubadala acquire Masdar City asset ‘The Link’ for Dh654 million
Dubai: Aldar Properties and Mubadala Investment Company have acquired “The Link” at Masdar City for Dh654 million, expanding their joint real estate portfolio in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition was completed through a joint venture established in 2024 and adds a fully leased, income-generating asset wit»»»
Qatar Ambassador participates in Cote d'Ivoire's Foreign Minister meeting with GCC Ambassadors
Abidjan: HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri participated in the meeting of HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Niale Kaba, with Their Excellencies Ambassadors of the GCC countrie»»»
Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO after 15-year run
San Francisco, United States: Apple's Tim Cook will step down as the California tech giant's chief executive this year, handing the top job to a company veteran as it navigates a technology landscape being upended by AI. The 65-year-old Cook, who ran Apple for 15 years after taking the reins from i»»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
Deputy head of SCNS department detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A deputy head of a department within the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has been detained in Bishkek, sources in law enforcement agencies reported. The detention was carried out on April 20 by officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The individual, identified as B.»»»
Charles Michel accuses von der Leyen of ‘super authoritarian’ rule
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has turned EU governance into a “super authoritarian” system, former European Council President Charles Michel has said, accusing her of overstepping her mandate. Michel, who worked alongside von der Leyen for five years from 2019 until 2024, has b»»»
EGA to acquire 80% of Italy’s Eco Green, expanding aluminium recycling footprint
Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said it plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian recycling firm Eco Green, as it accelerates expansion of its aluminium recycling business in Europe. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The deal, which is subject to re»»»
Media Review: April 21
The major Bulgarian media outlets continue to cover the results and aftermath of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, whose decisive winner is ex-president and former Air Force chief Rumen Radev and the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which will have a comfortable majority in the next legisla»»»
Delyan Peevski: Rumen Radev Deserves Congratulations for Winning People's Trust
In a statement quoted by his party press office, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said Rumen Radev deserves congratulations for winning people's trust. "It is voters' decision who will have the responsibility, having a stable and clear majority, to take the steering whee»»»
National Mental Health Helpline marks six years of supporting Qatar’s population
Doha, Qatar: The National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) at Hamad Medical Corporation, a primary point of access for mental health support in Qatar, is marking its sixth anniversary. The Helpline answered 19,238 in 2025, highlighting the need for accessible mental health support across Qatar. The He»»»
SpaceX successfully launches GPS satellite
Washington, USA: The US Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) successfully launched on Tuesday the last of the GPS III satellites dedicated to developing the Global Positioning System (GPS) for the United States Space Force, aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. A statement issued by the SpaceX »»»
Spotlight - Ghassan Salamé: Lebanon negotiating with Israel 'to give serenity, prosperity to fellow countrymen'
François Picard welcomes Ghassan Salamé, Lebanon’s Minister of Culture. Salamé portrays Lebanon as a country that has preserved political pluralism and freedom of expression, and persevered despite decades of conflict. Within this context, he frames negotiation with Israel not as a matter of choice»»»
Musk fails to appear at French court hearing over sexualised AI deepfakes on X
Tech magnate Elon Musk, who has owned the X platform since 2022, failed to appear at his court hearing on Monday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The billionaire, founder of Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX, had been summoned by French authorities as part of an investigation launched»»»
Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers
Jakarta: Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to protect the rights of domestic workers after more than two decades of deliberations and multiple delays. The bill was first introduced in 2004 to protect the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, almost 90 percent of them women according »»»
From Karakol to Osh: Security forces drill martial law scenario in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Joint command-staff and mobilization exercises Koopsuzduk-2026 have been launched in Kyrgyzstan, taking place across several regions, including Karakol, Jeti-Oguz and Ak-Suu districts of Issyk-Kul region, as well as Aravan and Uzgen districts of Osh region. The official opening was held in Karakol,»»»
Starting a food business in Dubai just got cheaper — here’s how
Dubai: Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food delivery arm. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under the agreement, noon Food will waive onboarding fees f»»»
Alert issued for Thessaloniki over recycling plant smoke
A large fire at a recycling center in the Industrial Park of Neochorouda near Thessaloniki on Tuesday prompted authorities to issue a 112 emergency alert on over smoke-related concerns. Residents in the area have received notification on mobile phones advising them to keep doors and windows closed »»»
Cardiologist Warns of High Risk of Sedentary Behaviour as Cardiovascular Diseases Remain Leading Health Problem in Bulgaria
Speaking at a longevity forum in Sofia Tuesday, a cardiologist warned of the heightened risks of sedentary behaviour as cardiovascular diseases remain a leading health issue in Bulgaria. Sitting for more than eight hours a day increases the risk of cardiovascular events by over 120%, said Prof. Iva»»»
Anne Hathaway’s ‘Inshallah’ video goes viral
DUBAI: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway’s use of the Arabic phrase “Inshallah” during a recent interview has been warmly received online. Offering a moment of cultural resonance amid a reflective conversation about ageing and longevity in the film industry, the actress was speaking to People Magazine w»»»