Prime Minister Calls for Kindness and Unity in Easter Message
In an Easter video message on his Facebook page, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said: "Let the Resurrection enter our homes, our thoughts, and those empty places we do not know how to fill. Let it remind us that it makes sense to be together, even when we are different. That it makes sense t»»»
Orphan sponsorship endowment sets sustainable model for long-term care
Doha, Qatar: Under the supervision of the General Directorate of Endowments, the “Orphan Sponsorship Endowment” (Waqf) has emerged as a leading contemporary model that reinforces a sustainable approach to caring for orphans by transforming short-term assistance into a long-term, evolving system of »»»
Municipality Minister inspects factory, Umm Salal Central Market
Doha, Qatar: In the framework of continuous follow-up on the food security system and the enhancement of local production, Minister of Municipality and Chairman of Committee for Follow-up on the Implementation of Food Security Policies H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah conducted a fiel»»»
Watch: 200kg UAE flag carried by 64 nationalities sets Guinness World Record in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: On a rain-swept evening at Hudayriyat Island, 153 people from 64 nationalities lifted a single banner weighing over 200kg and walked 100 metres together, setting a Guinness World Record and delivering one of the UAE's most quietly powerful moments of unity. They were not soldiers or athl»»»
Cyclone Vaianu Lashes New Zealand's North Island, Hundreds Evacuated
Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate. The cyclone crossed the coast near the Maketu Peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130 kph (80 mph), heavy rain and large swells, national weather provi»»»
Al Gharafa secure third straight Women’s Basketball League title
Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa Club sealed their dominance in Qatari women’s basketball, clinching the 2025-2026 Qatar Basketball League title for a third consecutive season. The champions lifted the trophy despite a narrow 68-72 defeat to Al Shamal in their final match, the only loss in an otherwise domi»»»
Al Muraikhi, Peruvian FM discuss regional situation
Doha: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Friday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru, H E Hugo de Zela. The call addressed the latest developments in the region in light of the ceasefire agreement between the US and»»»
PHCC, Qatar University expand partnership to advance clinical training
THE PENINSULA DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Qatar University (QU) continue to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership dedicated to developing a skilled, future-ready, and interprofessional health workforce for Qatar. Through this collaboration, PHCC health centre»»»
Türkiye rejects Netanyahu’s remarks on Erdogan
Ankara, April 12 (SANA) Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday rejected remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying they reflect “resentment” over Ankara’s positions and criticism of Israeli policies. In a statement, the ministry described the»»»
Calm Easter weather with rising temperatures and spotty rain
Mostly clear skies are expected across Greece on Easter Sunday, with brief periods of cloud cover and isolated showers in eastern and northern mainland areas, as well as the islands of Evia, the Sporades and Crete, mainly during the midday and afternoon. Visibility may be locally reduced early in t»»»
Mutamarrid wins Al Mamoura Cup as Sanna secures treble
Doha, Qatar: Injaaz Stud’s Mutamarrid produced a strong late surge to land the highly competitive Local Thoroughbred Handicap (55–80), claiming the Al Mamoura Cup as jockey Alberto Sanna completed a treble at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The grey veteran, trained by Jihad El Ahmad, settled just »»»
Category 3 cyclone pummels New Zealand
Wellington: A category 3 tropical cyclone pummelled New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, triggering flooding and damaging infrastructure but authorities were relieved it bypassed Auckland, the country's most populous city. Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in the Bay of Plenty on the east coast, where »»»
China Says it Will Resume Some Ties with Taiwan Including More Direct Flights
China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan such as direct flights to cities across China and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products as the island's opposition party leader concludes her visit. The Taiwan Work Office under China's Communist Party issued a statement s»»»
Patriarch Daniil Proclaims Christ's Resurrection and Blesses Nation During Sofia Service
The Head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Daniil, proclaimed the Resurrection of Christ and blessed the Bulgarian people in front of the St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia in the first minutes of Holy Sunday. The Gospel and the troparion for the Resurrection were also heard, together»»»
DFI-backed Palestinian feature to world premiere at Cannes 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has revealed that its grant-funded feature film “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep”, by Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi, is set to have its world premiere in the “Un Certain Regard” section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, as stated in posts on DFI’s socia»»»
Myrrh Tree that's Key to Luxury Perfumes, African Incomes Threatened by Drought
The critical note in some of the world’s most well-known perfumes is myrrh, a tree resin from the Horn of Africa that is under pressure from what experts say has been a historic drought. Threatened by the lack of water and nibbled by starving livestock, the trees that once formed a dense forest in »»»
Footage reveals Iranian strikes on Qatar, shows hits on energy and civilian areas
Doha, Qatar: The investigative programme “Ma Khafi Azam” (The Hidden is More Immense) on Al Jazeera on Friday revealed unprecedented details about the Iranian aerial attacks targeting Qatar, presenting footage capturing critical moments of the military escalation that followed the outbreak of war. »»»
Tehran: No One Had Expectation of Reaching Deal with US in One Session
Iran's foreign ministry said no one had held any expectation that talks with the United States could have reached an agreement within one session after the negotiations in Islamabad stalled on Sunday. "Naturally, from the beginning we should not have expected to reach an agreement in a single sessi»»»
Iran-US negotiations underway in Pakistan, US says Strait of Hormuz being 'cleared'
Delegations from the United States and Iran held direct negotiations on Saturday for the first time since 1979 in Islamabad,Pakistan, to end a six-week conflict, while US President Donald Trump said that the US military had begun clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian negotiators »»»
Kahramaa’s BeSolar service boosts Qatar’s shift to renewable energy
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has highlighted the growing role of its “BeSolar” service in accelerating the country’s transition toward renewable energy, supporting both environmental sustainability and economic efficiency. In a recent post on the X, Ka»»»
Qatar strengthens public awareness of digital identity protection amid rising cyber threats
Doha, Qatar: As cyber risks grow in scale, Qatar is intensifying efforts to raise public awareness around digital identity protection, placing greater emphasis on equipping individuals with the knowledge and practical tools needed to safeguard personal information and navigate an increasingly compl»»»
The Iran war brought Russia both opportunity and risk
The strategy of providing limited support to Iran while maintaining an indirect role in the US-Israeli war seemed to have paid off for Moscow. Yet, despite all the short-term benefits Russia derived from instability in the Middle East, from a strategic planning perspective, an extended war in Iran »»»
MoEHE announces resumption of in-person learning in all schools today
Doha, Qatar: Based on the approved academic calendar, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the resumption of in-person learning and service delivery in nurseries, kindergartens, public and private schools, and educational service centres, effective today, April 12, 2026. The Min»»»
Tehran says no one had expectation of reaching agreement with US in one session: state TV
Tehran: Iran's foreign ministry said no one had held any expectation that talks with the United States could have reached an agreement within one session after the negotiations in Islamabad stalled on Sunday. "Naturally, from the beginning we should not have expected to reach an agreement in a sing»»»
Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves
Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»
Taiwan’s lethal road culture - where red lights don’t mean stop
Taiwan likes to present itself as a modern, developed democracy in sharp contrast to its authoritarian neighbour. But step off the plane and onto any Taiwanese street, and a very different reality quickly emerges: one in which basic public safety is dangerously absent. »»»
Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves
Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Japan PM tells Deep Purple: ‘You are my god’
Japan’s first ever female prime minister Sanae Takaichi told British rock band Deep Purple “you are my god” during a meeting in Tokyo. According to the BBC, Takaichi, who has said she has listened to the band since pr»»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line
At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line
At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
US naval showdown with Iran in strait of Hormuz
As talks got underway in Islamabad between Iran and the US to find a ceasefire formula, a dramatic showdown was playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, as several US Navy vessels attempted to sneak through and exit the Persian Gulf have permission from Tehran. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»