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»»»

ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»

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»»»

The U.S. has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday night. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran's acceptance and said Iran would allow "safe passage" of the Strait of Hormuz during those two weeks "via coordination»»»

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»»»

ABU DHABI: Space42 has confirmed that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact. It added, "We continue with our mission, with no disruption to customers and partners." Space42 is a UAE-based, AI-powered SpaceTech company specializing in satellite communications and geospatial int»»»

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»»»

President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran. Just hours after warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuse»»»

KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait on Tuesday condemned and denounced in the strongest terms storming and sabotage targeting the Kuwaiti Consulate in Iraq's Basra City, along with blatant aggressions on the consulate's premises in an unacceptable and serious breach of diplomatic norms and conventions. In »»»

Following the promotion of more Greek destinations in Northern Italy by the Greek National Tourism Organization – which participated in two professional workshops organized by the airports of Venice and Verona on March 24 and 25 – a new direct flight is to connect Karpathos with Verona this summer.»»»

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»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a special issue of its Legal and Judicial Journal to mark two decades since the introduction of the country’s Civil Code. The edition, issued by the Legal and Judicial Studies Centre, coincides with a legal symposium which produced recommenda»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The open-air theatre at Katara Cultural Village on Tuesday witnessed the honouring of Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director-General of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Qatar on the occasion of his appointment as Cultural Ambass»»»

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»»»

He noted that disruptions in the strait have already affected multiple countries and international partners, with Qatar placing top priority on the safety of its gas tanker crews operations, he said, would not proceed without clear security assurances. Dr Al Ansari stressed that the Strait of Hormu»»»

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 Iranian-backed militia freed an American journalist it kidnapped last month in a prisoner exchange»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), has reaffirmed that Qatar’s position on mediation remains unchanged, expressing full support for ongoing negotiations led by Pakistan despite D»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said on Tuesday that Egypt is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to expand climate adaptation projects in the water sector, with a focus on coastal protection and sustainable resource management. In a statem»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s Defence Ministry said the armed forces “successfully intercepted a missile attack” targeting the country. This came after an “elevated” threat level alert was sent out.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Authorities in Qatar affirmed that the "security threat has been eliminated", according to another alert sent to the public. This follows a National Emergency Alert sent out to all phones around 10:27pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, calling on all individuals to remain indoors and refrain»»»

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»»»

Damascus, Apr.7 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Tuesday hosted a joint workshop bringing together the Syrian government and the United Nations Country Team, with the participation of donor countries, diplomatic missions, civil society organizations, and the Minister of Eme»»»

Bulgaria needs investment and better governance across all areas of healthcare to achieve top-level results, scientific breakthroughs and reliable access to medical services nationwide, President Iliana Iotova said at a ceremony marking the Day of Research and Teaching Activity at the Medical Unive»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has instructed the employment of 603 Emirati citizens in the Sharjah Government during May and June 2026. The directive demonstrates the emirate’s continued dedication to supporting national »»»

The Zionist media continued following up the resounding repercussions of the ambush carried out by the Islamic Resistance fighters near Litani River where the Zionist occupation forces tried to approach from Taybeh town on March 28, 2026. As the Israeli command was monitoring the troops advance int»»»

Tartous, April 7 (SANA) – A cargo vessel carrying about 45,000 tons of wheat arrived Tuesday at Tartous port as part of efforts to secure bread supplies and strengthen Syria’s food security system. Nidal Abdul Qader, deputy director of the Tartous railway branch, told SANA that railway teams began »»»

April 7 (UPI) -- Mexican authorities arrested Remigio Valdez Lao in Cancun, identifying him as a suspected key operator of a criminal network that smuggled migrants into the United States, regional media reported. The suspect, who goes by "El Milo," is subject to an extradition order issued by the »»»

Trump's threat to bomb Iran "like never before" would likely fail not just because of Iran's military defenses, but due to the resilience of its power grid, according to a former Pakistani Air Force colonel. "Targeting a nation's power grid is not a one-strike operation," Sultan M. Hali told Sputni»»»

At a church in the mountains outside Beirut, Raymonda Mouawad raged as she buried her brother, killed by an Israeli strike in a war against Hezbollah that he had nothing to do with. "We shouldn't be forced to bear the guilt of others' mistakes," she said, her voice filled with anger and sorrow. "We»»»

Since April 2025, Poland’s foreign trade data have shown no fuel imports from Russia, marking the end of Russia’s long dominance in this area and a major improvement in Poland’s energy security. Diversification accelerated after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, supported by the LNG terminal in Świnouj»»»

Labor unions at JSW hope the company can benefit from SAFE, while the government has not ruled out that option. The idea is to make JSW part of a new Polish steel program serving the defense industry, which could open access to some EU-backed funding. This fits a broader effort to reshape JSW’s bus»»»

Libya’s eastern based Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) announced today that Germany’s Ferrostaal oil services company is to resume its gas exploitation work at AGOCO’s Sarir and Messla J22 Fields. This came on the back of a meeting held today by Mohamed Bin Shatwan, Chairman of AGOCO, with the memb»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari reaffirmed that the State of Qatar’s position regarding mediation has not changed, noting its full support for the ongoing mediation efforts led by the Islamic Republic»»»

High-risk schools in Britain will get specialized government training to prevent knife crime in and around the schools. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Schools in Britain will get specialized training to prevent knife crime in high-risk locations in and around schoo»»»

The Israeli military on Tuesday urged all vessels in the maritime zone off the coast of southern Lebanon to immediately head north of the city of Tyre, warning that it would operate in the area. "Hezbollah's activities expose naval vessels in the maritime area between Tyre and Ras al-Naqoura to dan»»»