North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, Seoul's military said. In this March photo, people watch reports of a North Korean launch at a train station in Seoul. File Photo by Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPA SEOUL, April 8 (UPI) -- North Korea launched several »»»

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad did not immediately release a comment on the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson. File Photo by Maj. Charlie Dietz/U.S. Army | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- An Iran-backed militia freed an American journalist it kidnapped last month in a prisoner exchange wi»»»

The national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Chinese Taipei at the IIHF World Championship in Division II (Group B), stats.iihf.com reports. The score was 5-1. The third round matches will be held on April 9, with Kyrgyzstan playing against Ireland, which won both of its matches. Kyrgyzstan’s tea»»»

Dubai: The UAE imports the vast majority of what it eats. And Roman Ulyanov, founder and CEO of high-end vertical farm Greeneration, believes that it is a vulnerability the country can no longer afford to ignore — and he and some other investors has spent $5 million building an alternative. Walking»»»

ABU DHABI: Borouge Plc confirms shareholder approval at its 7th April General Assembly Meeting of a final 2025 dividend of $1.32 billion, reflecting the Company’s strong operational performance and record sales. The final shareholder-approved dividend payment for 2025 amounts to $658 million (8.1 f»»»

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea’s military said, hours after a senior North Korean official released crude insults against Seoul’s hopes for warmer relations. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of »»»

Kyrgyzstani Akzhol Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Asian Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, currently underway in Bishkek. The UWW website says. Akzhol Makhmudov’s opponent in the 77-kilogram final was Ali Zabihollah Oskou (Iran). The Kyrgyzstani defeated in a close fight 3-3. Earlier, Aftandil»»»

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan launched the Anti-Corruption School program for corruption prevention commissioners, with the participation of international and national experts. According to the oversight body, the training is being conducted at the Prosecutor General’s Office Law Ac»»»

Kyrgyzstani Aftandil Taalaibek uulu won a gold medal at the Asian Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, currently underway in Bishkek. The UWW website says. Amantur Ismailov’s opponent (up to 63 kilograms) was Erfan Jarkani (Iran). The Kyrgyzstani won with a score 7:2.»»»

Manila: Claims of "zero electric bills" for some Filipino households have kicked up a social media storm, stemming from government efforts to ease energy costs amid rising prices and poverty challenges. While not a blanket policy for all, it applies to qualified low-income families under a new stre»»»

Dubai: Following a night of missile alerts and successful air defence interceptions, a two-week ceasefire is now in effect across the region. From plunging oil prices to UAE universities aid to students, here is everything residents need to know today. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire "everywhere", including Lebanon, following mediation by his government to stop weeks of fighting. "I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Un»»»

Dubai: Amid the widespread cancellation of school board examinations in the UAE amid regional tensions, universities in the country have responded swiftly, pivoting admission processes online and rolling out a raft of student-friendly measures to ensure no one loses their place in higher education.»»»

Universities are often seen as places of discovery, intellectual growth, and personal transformation. Yet their true value becomes most visible during times of crisis. Wars, regional tensions, and global disruptions test not only governments and institutions, but also the resilience of individuals »»»

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sherif announced early Wednesday that a two-week Iran-U.S. ceasefire would also include Lebanon. "With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an imme»»»

MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — the first such fund in the region. The Regional Connectivity Fu»»»

Oil futures tumbled sharply Wednesday as President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran and progress toward a long-term peace agreement, easing fears of prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies. West Texas Intermediate crude for near-term delivery fell $18.9»»»

Shortages have been worsening at filling stations across France, with around 18% of them having run out of at least one type of fuel, Energy Minister Delegate Maud Bregeon has said. Demand has risen amid capped prices, as Middle East war disruptions have pushed global energy costs up. The disruptio»»»

The United Arab Emirates says its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid rising regional tensions. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed that the sounds heard across parts of the country were caused by air defence systems interce»»»

Israel has agreed to participate in the two‑week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump just 90 minutes before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face escalated strikes on civilian infrastructure, a senior White House official told CNN. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

US President Donald Trump said he is scaling back threats to target bridges, power plants, and other civilian infrastructure in Iran, contingent on Tehran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post Tuesday evening, Trump stated that Iran could consen»»»

April 7 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in Maryland announced Tuesday that they seized "significant quantities" of illegal drugs, weapons and money as part of a lengthy multi-agency investigation into a drug-trafficking ring. They also reported 12 arrests, with more possible in the future. Wilco»»»

The UAE Embassy in Kuwait has urged Emirati nationals in the country to follow instructions issued by local authorities and remain indoors overnight. In an advisory issued Tuesday, the embassy asked citizens to stay at home from Tuesday evening, April 7, until Wednesday morning, April 8, as a preca»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, honoured the winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards during a ceremony held at Education City, in recognition of the exemplary ethical values reflected in their initiatives and behaviours. Held at Multaqa»»»

Muhammad Waqas Malik, Country Manager of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Qatar, is concluding his tenure with a deep sense of accomplishment, marking the end of a chapter defined by growth, collaboration, and renewed service excellence. Having joined PIA in December 2009 in Karachi’s Reven»»»

The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Syria in Qatar HE Dr. Bilal Turkia received Minister of Education and Higher Education of Qatar HE Lolwa bint Rashid Al Khater, during her visit to the Syrian Community School in Qatar. The Chargé d’Affaires expressed the Syrian community’s appreciation for t»»»

Originally from Pakistan and now proudly based in Doha, Haider Ali is making his mark in Qatar’s thriving real estate sector as a Leasing Agent with NelsonPark Property LLC, one of the country’s most trusted and award-winning real estate agencies. Before relocating to Qatar, Ali built a solid found»»»

QNA Cairo The State of Qatar has participated in the third meeting of an Arab expert committee to update the Arab Model Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The committee features experts and representatives from ministries of justice, interior, health, and relevant authorit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched phase 1 of its emergency humanitarian aid project for displaced families in southern Syria. In cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS), heating oil is being distributed to internally displaced people (IDP»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Marking World Health Day under the theme ‘Together for health, Stand with science’, Qatar Charity (QC) highlighted a package of 12 medical initiatives implemented between 2021 and 2025 to expand access to health care for vulnerable groups, particularly children, through tr»»»

Assistant Undersecretary for Special Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, accompanied by several officials from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, conducted field visits to a number of private nurseries and centers to check on their readiness and to ensure the implementation of s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and national healthcare institutions, is participating in the observance of World Health Day, which this year is being held under the theme ‘Together for health, stand with science’. The theme, chosen »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has confirmed that security authorities responded to an incident caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles falling on a citizen’s residence in Muraikh area. The incident resulted in four moderate injuries, including a Qatari child. E»»»

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior stated security agencies are dealing with an incident caused by debris from Iranian missiles intercepted by Qatari air defences, according to the Qatar News Agency. Shrapnel fell on a citizen’s house in the Muraikh area of Doha, injuring four people, including a Qatari »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced, in light of the current regional developments and in coordination with the relevant authorities in the State, the implementation of an extended weekend holiday, effective today, 8 April 2026, across all levels, governmen»»»

Australia, Japan, and Portugal have backed Egyptian efforts to contain regional military escalation and support a diplomatic path to avoid an “explosion” of violence, Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate telephone calls with Australian Foreign Mini»»»

The conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has intensified sharply as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Tehran to accept U.S. demands approaches, with escalating threats targeting critical infrastructure and limited signs of de-escalation. »»»

Egypt has received three giant quay cranes and six yard cranes at the Safaga 2 multipurpose terminal, Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir announced on Tuesday. The delivery of the “super post-panamax” cranes, manufactured by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), marks a key stage in compl»»»

April 7 (UPI) -- Fire ripped through a Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse early Tuesday in Ontario, Calif., spewing smoke and ash into the sky in a tremendous black plume. The blaze was first reported about 1:45 a.m., and responders from the Ontario Fire Department found heavy smoke and fire when»»»

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, honored 14 winners of the 2026 Akhlaquna Awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday, recognising the outstanding ethical values reflected in their initiatives and conduct. Akhlaquna Day, held at the Multaqa in Education City was attende»»»

A firefight broke out between police and several gunmen near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye on Tuesday, local media have reported. The building has been closed for months and is said to be unstaffed. It is unclear if it was the target of the attack. According to reports, numerous police»»»

Share: Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political analyst The whole world is watching. Not just wh»»»

Egypt plans to drill more than 100 exploratory wells by 2026 as part of an ambitious strategy to enhance domestic oil and gas production, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said on Tuesday. Speaking during a roundtable meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo (AmCham), chaired»»»

Some people make the mistake of assessing the power of major states solely through the strength of their armies, the resilience of their economies, or even the prestige of their universities. In reality, a state’s true strength lies in its ability to produce ideas, test them, challenge them, and ul»»»

Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks, on Tuesday, with Jules Banza Mwilambwe, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation across industrial, defence, and dev»»»

Lucky, Egypt’s fast-growing financial technology company, has raised $23m in a Series B round combining equity and debt, as it accelerates its expansion into North Africa’s consumer credit market. The round drew support from Disruptech Ventures and DPI Venture Capital via the Nclude fund, alongside»»»

Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, held a meeting with the team overseeing the Strategic Financial System for Economic Empowerment at the Ministry, in the presence of Hala El-Said, Economic Adviser to the President, to review the programme’s progress. The discussions underscored that econom»»»

Dubai: Global market volatility tied to tensions involving Iran triggered one of the sharpest short-term swings in billionaire wealth this year, wiping out more than $100 billion from the world’s richest individuals in March before a rapid rebound in April restored most of those losses. Data from F»»»

A woman holds a placard with a picture of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris during a rally for Kohler's birthday at Place de la Nation in Paris in September 2025. The couple has been released, French authorities announced. File Photo by Mohammed Badra/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Two French people held in Ir»»»