Hungary’s Magyar signals ICC reversal, says Netanyahu could be arrested
Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said he would order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, marking a sharp reversal of predecessor Viktor Orban’s policy. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Magyar said he would halt Hungary’s wit»»»
SkyHills milestone leads to executive honour with Premier Achievement Medal for Real Estate 2026 in Dubai
Under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Mohamed Adib Hijazi, Chairman of HRE Development, was honoured with the “Premier Achievement Medal for Real Estate 2026” by the Construction and Real Estate Development Arab Union, in recognition of execution »»»
Tunisia Embassy in Lisbon to hold consular day in Porto on May 16, 2026
Tunis, April 21, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisian Embassy in Lisbon will organize a consular outreach day in Porto on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Honorary Consulate of Tunisia.This annual initiative is part of preparations for the summer travel season....»»»
Amir issues Amiri Decision appointing CEO of Qatar Anti-Doping Agency
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued on Tuesday Amiri Decision No. (22) of 2026, appointing Dr. Nasser Saad Al Saad as Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Anti-Doping Agency. The Decision shall enter into force as of the date of its issuance and shall be published in the»»»
Hezbollah Military Media Footage of Resistance Attack on Israeli Artillery Bunker in Occupied Golan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Footage of Resistance Attack on Israeli Artillery Bunker in Occupied Golan 21-04-2026 16:06 PM Hezbollah Military »»»
Saudi Arabia condemns ‘terror plot’ in UAE
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned a terrorist plot targeting national unity and stability in the United Arab Emirates, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. It praised UAE security forces for dismantling the group and arresting its members. In a statement, the ministry affirmed full so»»»
Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»
Socialist Leader Zarkov to Seek Confidence Vote, Vows to Resign if He Doesn't Get One
BSP leader Krum Zarkov will request a vote of confidence from the party’s National Council following the results of the early parliamentary elections held on April 19. Speaking at a news conference in the party headquarters Tuesday, he added he will resign immediately if he does not receive one. BS»»»
Counting a billion people: Inside India's mega census drive
New Delhi: Sukhwinder Kaur battles the scorching sun as she trudges door-to-door in New Delhi as part of India's colossal exercise to count more than one billion citizens. Kaur is among three million census enumerators fanning out across cities and villages in an exercise that will help shape polic»»»
Mesarovic: Chinese investments in Serbia have exceeded 7.2 bln euros
FOSHAN - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said on Tuesday in Foshan, China, that Chinese investments in Serbia had exceeded 7.2 bln euros and that the processing industry held potential for advancement of cooperation. Serbia's processing industry has already demonstrated»»»
Pakistan turns to Russia to break free from Western AI dominance
Pakistan has made AI a national priority, with the government committing $1 billion to the sector by 2030. Officials have also shown interest in working with Russia on AI initiatives. By partnering with Russia on artificial intelligence, Pakistan can reduce its reliance on Western technologies and »»»
Security Zone Being Formed on Ukraine Border - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A security zone on the border between Russia and Ukraine is gradually being created, Russia will act in this way until it eliminates the threat to neighboring regions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "This is the security zone that we are talking about, graduall»»»
Stars illuminate pilgrims’ paths across desert
ALULA: In the past, pilgrimage routes were neither paved nor clearly marked and travelers relied on the skies as their guide, reaching their destinations by observing the movement and positions of the stars. Throughout history, stars have served as a primary navigational tool, helping humankind det»»»
Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri says
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country’s south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of US-mediated talks this week. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’»»»
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by Maye Sadek An Egyptian casts her vote during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections, at a polling station in Alexandria, Egypt, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Egypt started this week the last step of its transitional roadmap with the first phase of the parliamentary »»»
Watch: Paraglider rescued from tree while 'curious' cow observes - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vigili del Fuoco - Italy (@vigilidelfuoco_officialpage) April 20 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Italy rescued a paraglider stranded in a tree, and the operation was observed by "a curious spectator" -- a cow. Fire officials said two crews from Ivrea and Turin »»»
Watch: Kansas students take Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to prom - UPI.com
April 20 (UPI) -- A group of students from a Kansas high school rode to prom in style when they were able to enlist the services of an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Breckan Andrews, a junior at Seaman High School, said the unconventional way he and his friends arrived at prom started when they took a t»»»
Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
ABUJA: Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, according to a charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The six were all in custod»»»
EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action
BRUSSELS: European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action. Arriving at an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg, a number of ministers called fo»»»
Bangladesh fuel crunch forces hours-long wait at the pump
Dhaka: Day and night, drivers queue for hours for the chance to refill fuel tanks, as import-dependent Bangladesh grapples with shortages due to the Middle East crisis. While the government insists there is no crisis, the situation has become so severe that those who can afford it hire others to wa»»»
Two Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip
Gaza: Two Palestinians were martyred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Israeli occupation forces continued attacks targeting various areas across the Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported that one person was martyred in an Israeli drone strike near the Sheikh Nasser neighborhood, east of Khan Younis in»»»
Vance, Ghalibaf to arrive in Pakistan early Wednesday
There appeared to be movement toward another round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks Tuesday as two regional officials told The Associated Press that both countries have signaled a return to Pakistan for discussions. There was no immediate word on timing of talks. A fragile ceasefire is set to expire. T»»»
Rain, dust and rough seas: NCM issues unstable weather warning for UAE until April 23
Dubai: The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather from this evening, Tuesday, April 21, through to Wednesday, April 23, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed. Residents across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah should prepare for a mix of clouds, intermittent rainfall, a»»»
Ivelia Hotel & Spa Welcomes Guests After Major Renovation and Upgrade to 4-star Category
Ivelia Hotel & Spa in the village of Dabnitsa is welcoming guests after a major renovation and an upgrade to a four-star category as of September 2025, the complex’s manager Anelia Uzunova told BTA. The spa centre uses salt electrolysis as a method for purifying the water in the pools, which avoids»»»
Labour Ministry releases Q1 2026 statistics on inspections, disputes, and permits
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has released its operational statistics for the first quarter of 2026, outlining key activities across work permits, inspections, labour relations, and dispute resolution. According to the statistics shared on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, various departments within t»»»
Waste management: FTDES warns of “alarming” situation at Nabeul landfill
Tunis, April 21 (TAP) — The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), strongly condemned, on Tuesday, the deterioration of the environmental situation at the Errahma landfill in Nabeul Governorate.This warning follows a field visit by...»»»
Parliament examines loan agreement to finance phosphate railway rehabilitation
TUNIS, April 21, 2026 (TAP) – The Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP) is holding a plenary session on Tuesday to examine a draft law approving a loan agreement concluded on October 16, 2025, between Tunisia and the Arab Fund for...»»»
DJ priest hosts Buenos Aires rave blending faith, music and tribute to Pope Francis
Dubai: A year after the death of Pope Francis, an unusual tribute brought music and faith together in Buenos Aires. Portuguese priest Guilherme Peixoto, widely known as Padre Guilherme, hosted a large open-air rave in the historic Plaza de Mayo, blending techno beats with religious symbolism. As cr»»»
Saudi deputy foreign minister holds talks with Senegal’s president at Dakar forum
RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji was received by Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye on Monday at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. Elkhereiji conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with their»»»
Over 90% of construction work on Qatar Academy - Sidra completed: Ashghal
Doha: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the construction work on Qatar Academy - Sidra in Education City project is about 94 percent nearing completion, confirming that the project is scheduled to be completed during the second half of 2026. Ashghal said in a st»»»
Instagram Likes Viewer: 10 Best Tools to Check Likes and Engagement
Instagram likes viewer tools promise quick access to engagement data, but most of them fail to deliver clear, reliable results. We tested more than 60 tools that claim to show likes, activity patterns, and engagement signals, and most of them offered limited access, confusing dashboards, or unreali»»»
Israel and Lebanon to hold news talks
The United States is set to host new talks on Thursday between Israel and Lebanon in an effort to reach an agreement as their fragile ceasefire largely holds. The discussions will take place at the State Department in Washington, once again at the ambassadorial level. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun»»»
Middle East: Doubts grow over US-Iran talks
The Iranian delegation has not yet departed for scheduled peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Iranian state TV said on Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly en route for Pakistan but Iran has not yet confirmed that it will attend the negotiations. France24 International Affairs editor»»»
Kings’ Valley Medical & Spa Hotel’s Conference Centre Positions Region as Destination for Corporate Events
The core concept of Kings’ Valley Medical & Spa Hotel in the Kazanlak Mineral Baths is offering a modern and structured wellness system focused not only on treatment, but also on prevention, complex management told BTA. This approach positions the region as a recognizable year-round spa destination»»»
QICCA discusses extension of Arbitration Agreement to third parties
Doha: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), affiliated with the Qatar Chamber, has hosted a webinar to discuss arbitration clauses in construction contracts. The event, titled "Extension of the Arbitration Agreement to Third Parties in Construction Contracts", bro»»»
Oil, gold prices fall ahead of U.S.-Iran talks
Washington, April 21 (SANA) Global oil prices fell on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session, ahead of expected diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell 1.11 percent to $94.37 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 1.14 pe»»»
Pope wraps up Africa trip with diplomatic challenge in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday in the final stop on his four-nation visit to Africa during which he has repeatedly called for an end to corruption. The Pope is expected to share frank views when he meets with Equatorial Guinea's longstanding leader Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasog»»»
‘Don’t give up’: Indian expat wins Dh25,000 in Big Ticket, urges others to keep trying
Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian expatriate has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw, sharing a message of perseverance after years of trying his luck. Manu Augustin, 36, hailing from Kerala, has been living in Dubai for the past 13 years, where he works as a logistics coordinator. Augustin»»»
Amir forms Board of Directors of Qatar Foundation for Supporting Innovation and Scientific Research
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued today Amiri Decision No. 20 of 2026 forming the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Innovation and Scientific Research. The decision stipulates that the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Innovation and»»»
Amir appoints Board of Directors of Qatar Anti-Doping Agency
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued today Amiri Decision No. 21 of 2026 appointing the Board of Directors of the Qatar Anti-Doping Agency. The decree stipulates that the Board of Directors of the Qatar Anti-Doping Agency shall be chaired by Dr. Abdulwahab Abuba»»»
Berri says if Israel insists on occupation, it will be met with resistance
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the Israeli occupation of Lebanese border villages will be ended and if the Israelis insist on staying there, they will be met with resistance. Israel said it has established a "Yellow Line" in south Lebanon near the border, where its forces are operating despite»»»
Second Aoun-Trump call may take place within 48 hours
The second phone call between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump will take place within the next 48 hours, an official Lebanese source said. "It will be a continuation of the first call, with a clear focus on the crucial American role in preventing a prolonged negotiation between»»»
Qatar participates in ministerial meeting of AHLC for Coordination of International Aid to Palestinian People
Brussels: The State of Qatar participated in the ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Coordination of International Aid to the Palestinian People (AHLC), held in Brussels, Belgium. The State of Qatar was represented by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam»»»
Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Japan
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan. During the call, they reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and develop them, discussed regional and international d»»»
Rover discovers more building blocks of life on Mars
Paris, France: A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasised, because they cou»»»
EU pushes to limit carry-on bag fees
European lawmakers are considering new rules that would require airlines to provide free cabin baggage on flights across the continent, though businesses warn the move could backfire, ultimately leading to higher costs for consumers. James Vasina takes a closer look.»»»
Spotlight - Starmer's Mandelson 'gamble': Did political firepower trump diplomacy to appease Washington?
François Picard is pleased to welcome Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. According to Professor Bale, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears to have unwittingly misled parliament, as a consequence of not being not being "apprised" of Peter Mandelson's failed ve»»»
Taiwan leader postpones trip to Eswatini after overflight permits revoked
Taipei: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure" from China, a senior aide said Tuesday. China claims Taiwan is part of its ter»»»
Djedovic Handanovic:Contract to build gas-fired power plant to be agreed by early May
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with a delegation of Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss a project to build a gas-fired power plant near Nis, and said she believed the terms of a contract to build the plant would b»»»