Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that he would not resign under US pressure and called for open dialogue in his first television interview with an American broadcaster. "We have a free sovereign state, a free state. We have self-determination and independence, and we are not subjecte»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would abide by the measure. The ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations on Sunday coincides with a pause in US-led effo»»»

Sydney, Australia: Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. The dozy pinniped was spotted snoozing on a road in Dromana in the southern state of Victoria. Local police placed cones around the seal -- known to some local»»»

Member of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH Jasmin Emrić stated yesterday that any nuclear facility on the border with BiH would have negative consequences for life and the prospects of the region. “We believe that any nuclear facility, whether a storage site or a di»»»

Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast - Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, massive protests. Yet in his second presidency, Trump’s most influential American critic doesn’t live in the country but at the Vatican. It’s an unprecedented situation, with the »»»

Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. The dozy pinniped was spotted snoozing on a road in Dromana in the southern state of Victoria. Local police placed cones around the seal -- known to some locals as Sammy -- who c»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Interior and Red Sea Global signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. The agreement was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Capabilities Abdullah Al-Kathiri and Chief Executive Officer of Red »»»

The Pentagon on Thursday denied a report that the Vatican's US envoy was summoned in January for a "bitter" dressing down over remarks by Pope Leo that were seen as criticizing the Trump administration's use of military force. According to The Free Press, which shares common ownership with CBS News»»»

Demolition of 64 structures has begun at the intersection of Molodaya Gvardiya Boulevard and Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek, where a new transport interchange with an overpass bridge is planned. The Bishkek City Hall’s press service reported. The project affects both private and municipal lands, som»»»

In a significant advancement for healthcare in the UAE, King’s College Hospital London Dubai has successfully performed its first awake craniotomy, a highly specialised brain surgery carried out while the patient remains awake and conscious. The complex five-hour procedure was led by a US trained s»»»

On April 10, 1925, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was published. 1 of 7 | Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of "The Great Gatsby" at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center in New York City on May 1, 2013. On April 10, 1925, the book "The Great Gatsby," written by F.»»»

China's top diplomat criticized US pressure on North Korea, Pyongyang state media reported on Friday, after he vowed to deepen ties with the diplomatically isolated nuclear state during a visit. The United States has for decades led efforts to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program, but summits, s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award continues to set benchmarks for recognising organisations and individuals driving national workforce participation in the private sector. Khames Mohammed Al Naimi, Assistant Undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs in the Private Secto»»»

Emirates has issued an operational update, confirming it is running a limited flight schedule across more than 100 destinations as the airline adjusts services in response to ongoing disruptions. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status and booking options as the Dubai-based carrier»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia said recent attacks linked to Iran have damaged key parts of its energy network, cutting production capacity and disrupting exports at a time when global supply is already strained. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.An energy ministry official said st»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

The Fashion Fund unveiled its new identity under the name “ZYA Fund,” marking Saudi Arabia's first private equity fund dedicated to the fashion sector. The fund was established through a partnership between the Cultural Development Fund (CDF) and Merak Capital. The Fund's Board of Directors held it»»»

US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender. The 55-year-old's rare on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, in an extraordinary intervention in a»»»

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullahon Thursday after a drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Baghdad, the State Department said in a statement. The US Embassy in Baghdad said earlier that Iraqi "terrorist militias," who Washington accus»»»

Washington, USA: US President Donald Trump said that Iran should not impose fees on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and called on it to stop immediately if it is doing so. In a post on his Truth Social platform today, Trump cited reports of Iran imposing fees on oil tankers passing through the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange index surged at the close of this week’s trading, rising by 4.05 percent to gain 414.50 points and reach 10,641.68 points, supported by positive market sentiment following the announced two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The rally was »»»

On rainy spring nights in a forest near the Polish capital, a citizen “Frog Patrol” springs into action — humans helping amphibians survive dangerous road crossings for a chance to enjoy millennia-old mating rituals. As warmer weather comes to Mlochowski Forest, 30 kilometers (19 miles) west of War»»»

LONDON — Oil prices jumped and most stock markets fell Thursday as investors weighed the prospects of a shaky Middle East ceasefire lasting the Strait of Hormuz fully reopening.Traders were also locking in profits from Wednesday's relief rally as the first-quarter earnings season gets under way, wh»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The International Monetary Fund expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the Middle East war, its managing director said on Thursday, with the crisis likely to have lasting economic effects."Given the spillov»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd remain firmly on course to retain the Qatar Stars League (QSL) title, but their attention is already turning to a crucial AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite showdown against Al Hilal. Coach Roberto Mancini rewarded his players with a day off after Al Sadd defeated Al Sailiya 3-1 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The ninth edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour resumed yesterday with the tenth round of the championship at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s main arena. The Tour paused for the prestigious Doha Equestrian Tour, which wrapped up over the weekend. The three-day event fe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah and Al Shamal advanced to the semi-finals of the 13th edition of the Qatar Basketball Cup for the 2025–2026 sports season, after defeating Qatar SC and Al Gharafa respectively in the quarter-final clashes held yesterday. At Al Gharafa Hall, Al Wakrah beat Qatar SC 86-73, deli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sussex delivered a commanding performance in the 3200m Thoroughbred Open Handicap, clinching The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The trophy was presented by Ali, Fahad, and Mubarak Yousef Al Romaihi, in the presence of Saad Ali Al Kubaisi, Deputy Director »»»

Manila: Amid the global price shock due to the Middle East war, the Philippines has now cancelled the multi-year, billion-peso incentives for automakers like Toyota and Mitsubishi aimed at encouraging them to "develop" local manufacturing capacity based on internal combustion engines (ICE). In a ma»»»

Dubai: Asian equities climbed on Friday, extending their first weekly gain since the Middle East conflict began, with investors leaning into optimism ahead of planned US-Iran talks this weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8%, whi»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team, Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, visited Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) to assess the condition of individuals affected by the Iranian attacks and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar GT will launch its 2026 campaign in the European Le Mans Series, with the opening round scheduled at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from April 10 to 12. The team arrived in Barcelona last week to take part in the official Prologue pre-season test. The sessions served as »»»

Four businessmen convicted in a sweeping phone surveillance case will face an appeals court on December 11, 2026, as investigations ordered by the court of first instance continue to unfold. The men were each sentenced to 126 years in prison – with eight years to be served – for offenses including »»»

Oha, Qatar: Qatar witnessed growth in the maritime transport transactions in the first quarter (Q1) of this year as the Ministry of Transport (MoT) completed 3,074 transactions through the Maritime Transport Affairs in Q1, the Ministry posted on its X platform, yesterday. The transactions were rela»»»

An upstate New York man who had his alligator seized after sharing a home for more than three decades has given up his court fight to get back the reptile he affectionately named Albert. Tony Cavallaro sued the state Department of Environmental Conservation after officers met him with a warrant in »»»

Bishkek has requested an increase in duty-free fuel and lubricants supplies from Moscow for next year and expects a positive outcome. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, said. According to him, Kyrgyzstan is counting on Russia’s positive decision on»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing amendments to the procedure for filling administrative state and municipal positions. The document aims to further regulate the system of public and municipal service. Under the new rules, certain administrative positions may be fill»»»

The economy of Kyrgyzstan will grow by 8.9 percent in 2026. The April edition of the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) says. Analysts estimate that growth will slow down compared to 2025, when it reached 11.1 percent, but will remain sustainable. Domestic demand will remain t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) announced that Al Bunyan Club, a student club dedicated to community service and social engagement, has won the Akhlaquna Award in the Al Shabab Category (18–25) during Akhlaquna Day, in recognition of the club’s initiatives that promote ethical values and communi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, yesterday held an idea-generation workshop to advance the ministry’s unified digital platform project. According to posts on CGB’s official social media accounts, the sess»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village will host an important roundtable discussion titled “Enhancing Social Cohesion and Building Community Resilience in the Face of Crises” on Sunday, April 12, at Building 15. The event, scheduled for 6pm, brings together a distinguished group of specialists and ac»»»