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Awqaf Ministry receives QR100,000 endowments to launch annual Waqf initiative

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the receipt of a new investment cash endowment valued at QR100,000, dedicated to supporting the “Waqf Al-Wuqoof” initiative under the Endowment Fund for Righteousness and Piety. The contribution, made by a female donor, will be ov»»»

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US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo

The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to Islamabad,»»»

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Lebanon Seeking to Leverage US Support in Negotiations with Israel

Efforts to extend the ceasefire in Lebanon are accelerating amid Israeli reports of a new round of talks at the ambassador level paving the way for direct negotiations. Lebanese officials say a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and US President Donald Trump could be scheduled “at any moment,” s»»»

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Government: Minimum wage in the agricultural sector linked to the national minimum gross base wage

The government adopted on Thursday, an emergency ordnance through which they correlate the minimum wage in the agricultural sector to the level of the minimum gross base wage at the level of the country guaranteed in payment.Thus, as of July 1, Article LXX of Government Emergency Ordinance 156/2024»»»

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Italy and Romania were the EU countries with the lowest employment rates in 2025

The employment rate in the EU increased at over 76% in 2025, but Romania is among the member states with the lowest employment rates, show the data published on Friday by Eurostat.According to these data, last year, 76.1% (197.7 million people) of working-age people (20-64 years) in the European Un»»»

Gulf News 5m

Dubai’s free zones just posted big growth — here’s what it means

Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported strong financial results for 2025 on Tuesday, with revenues rising 19.4 per cent and net profits up 17.8 per cent compared to the previous year, underscoring the resilience of its integrated business model. Announcing the results on X, S»»»

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Dubai sees Dh501m apartment sale as luxury property demand surges

Dubai: Dubai’s property market recorded a landmark deal on Monday with the sale of an off-plan residential apartment for more than Dh500 million, signalling sustained demand for high-end real estate in the emirate. Data from the Dubai Land Department’s Dubai REST app showed the unit was sold for Dh»»»

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EPPO indicts Romanian company over fraud in EU-funded research project

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), through its Cluj-Napoca branch, has sent a company and its administrator to trial before the Iasi Court of Justice on charges of fraud involving an EU-funded research and innovation project intended to boost competitiveness and economic recovery.Accor»»»

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FinMin Nazare:  Romania obtained financing of over 2 billion euros for strategic investments, following visit to US

Romania obtained financing of over 2 billion euros for strategic investments following the visit to the US of the delegation led by Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, the institution announced on Monday, in a statement.According to the Ministry of Finance, following discussions in the US capital, t»»»

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Bolojan: I will continue to exercise my mandate as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared on Monday that the PSD's decision to withdraw political support in his case is "completely wrong and totally irresponsible", noting that he will continue to exercise his mandate as prime minister and ensure governance."The PSD decision is completely wrong and to»»»

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President Dan: Early election not a solution

President Nicusor Dan on Monday said that, in the coming period, there will probably be ?turbulence' on the political scene, but that the parties in the current governing coalition reached a consensus on the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and on maintaining the c»»»

Arab News 6m

Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely to proceed, opening supply

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell over $1 on Tuesday, reversing gains in the previous session, on expectations peace talks between the US ‌and Iran will take place this week and lead to more supply to flow from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures declined $1.04, or 1.1 percent, at $9»»»

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On This Day, April 21: South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigns - UPI.com

On April 21, 1975, Nguyen Van Thieu resigned as president of South Vietnam after denouncing the United States as untrustworthy. 1 of 4 | President Nguyen Van Thieu of South Vietnam is escorted by Vice President Spiro Agnew upon arrival at nearby Andrews Air Force base on April 4, 1973. On April 21,»»»

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Sputnik 12m

Russian Troops Finalize Lugansk People’s Republic Liberation, Advance on All Fronts – Gerasimov

Chief of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff Valery Gerasimov has inspected the progress of combat missions carried out by units of Battlegroup Yug. “Full liberation of the Lugansk People’s Republic has been completed,” Gerasimov stated.He added that Russian troops had liberated 34 settlements »»»

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Doha Institute competes in global media moot court finals in Oxford

Doha, Qatar: The Human Rights Programme at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) participated in the international final round of the Global Moot Court on Freedom of Expression (Monroe Price Media Moot Court Competition), which was held in Oxford, United Kingdom, from April 13 to 18, 2026. T»»»

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Aspire Zone Foundation honoured at National Cyber Drill 2025

Doha, Qatar: A recognition ceremony was held yesterday morning to honour participating entities in the National Cyber Drill 2025, organised by the National Cyber Security Agency under the theme ‘Cross-Border Attacks.’ The event witnessed the honouring of Aspire Zone Foundation alongside a distingui»»»

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Al Manar 15m

No Talks Under Threat: Iran Ready to Reveal New Cards on Battlefield, Says Qalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared that Tehran will not accept negotiations with Washington under the shadow of threats. In a post on his X handle early Tuesday, Qalibaf denounced US President Donald Trump for acting on a delusion. His remarks came in response to continu»»»

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24 News Agency 16m

Clear rules of operation to be set for foreign ambassadors in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Clear rules of operation will be established for foreign ambassadors in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Foreign Minister, Almaz Imangaziev, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Government, and Regulations of the Zhogorku Kenesh during a discussion of draf»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

War in Iran Is Causing Biggest Energy Crisis in History, IEA Says

The ‌conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. "This is indeed the biggest crisis in history," Birol told France Inter radio in ‌an interview ‌broadcast on Tu»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Oil Falls on Expectations US-Iran Talks Likely to Proceed, Opening Supply

Oil prices fell over $1 on Tuesday, reversing gains in the previous session, on expectations peace talks between the US and Iran will take place this week and lead to more supply to flow from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures declined $1.04, or 1.1%, at $94.44 a barrel at 06»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Russia intercepts 97 Ukrainian drones over various regions

Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that its air defense systems shot down 97 Ukrainian drones overnight over several regions. The ministry said in a statement that Ukrainian forces targeted the regions of Astrakhan, Belgorod, Volgograd, Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov, Samara, and Sa»»»

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Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’ selected for Tribeca Film Festival 2026 official programme

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’, by Qatari filmmaker Fatma Al-Ghanim, has been selected for the official programme of the 25th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival 2026, taking place from 3 to 14 June in New York City. The selection marks a significant milestone for Qatar’s film in»»»

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Taking a mindful approach to news: How to avoid information overload

Doha, Qatar: During periods of conflict, when the world is changing and breaking news feels endless, it can be tempting to remain glued to the phone or TV. Many people feel the best way to alleviate their anxiety is to chronically consume information from all possible sources. However, this can be »»»

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Al Manar 24m

Speaker Berri: No Lines Can Restrict Lebanon, Occupation Will Be Met with Resistance

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri affirmed Lebanon’s rejection of any lines or restrictions imposed upon it in the south, stressing that the Israeli withdrawal from the areas it has invaded must be unconditional. Berri warned that the continued occupation of those areas means a permanent confrontat»»»

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24 News Agency 28m

Talas partially closed for 4 months as 40 km of roads under construction - | 24.KG

Large-scale construction and reconstruction of 40 kilometers of internal roads has begun in Talas, local authorities announced. In the first phase, work is underway on 12 streets totaling 28 kilometers. The project will eventually cover seven more streets. Five contractors have been hired for the p»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

UN Security Council Condemns Killing of French Peacekeeper in Lebanon

The UN Security Council on Monday condemned the recent killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, whose death France has blamed on Hezbollah. The Frenchman was killed and three others wounded when their unit was ambushed on Saturday as it headed to a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) outpost cu»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency Says 3 Killed in Israeli Strike

Gaza's civil defense agency said Tuesday that an Israeli strike killed three people in the Palestinian territory overnight, with Israeli warplanes seen soaring over the region after the assault, according to AFP journalists. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Forum spotlights development of Qatar’s real estate brokerage market

Doha, Qatar: The real estate brokerage profession is one of the core pillars of market organisation as it plays a key role in promoting transparency, building trust among stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks, thereby safeguarding rights and supporting a stable inv»»»

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Vodafone Qatar reports 24% rise in net profit to QR201m in Q1

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar yesterday announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026m marking a strong start to the year and reflecting a sustained growth trajectory and consistent improvement across its financial and operational performance. Vodafone Qatar sustained its »»»

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QIIB net profit rises 3.2% to QR368m in Q1

Doha, Qatar: QIIB Chairman, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani, announced the Bank’s financial results for the first quarter (Q1) that ended on March 31, 2026, which demonstrated QIIB’s continued delivery of balanced financial and operational performance. For the period ended on Marc»»»

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Al Manar 34m

Head of Iran’s judiciary, Gholam Mohsen Ejei: The blockade of ports and coasts and the attack on an Iranian ship constitute a war crime, and a response is certain - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Head of Iran’s judiciary, Gholam Mohsen Ejei: The blockade of ports and coasts and the attack on an Iranian ship constitute a war crime, an»»»

Arab News 38m

El Salvador holds mass trial of nearly 500 alleged MS-13 gang members

SAN SALVADOR: Nearly 490 alleged members of the powerful Central American gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), including several alleged leaders, went on trial collectively in El Salvador on Monday, accused of thousands of murders. El Salvador is conducting mass trials of thousands of suspected gang memb»»»

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Arab News 38m

On Ukraine front, married medics face war side by side

While Ukrainian combat medic Anastasia Podobailo cleaned blood from a wounded soldier’s arm and called him “little bun,” her colleague and husband Mykola Yasinenko checked the patient’s intravenous drip was flowing.The couple navigated their small surgery together and treated the groaning servicema»»»

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Arab News 38m

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

BRUSSELS/LONDON: ‌Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher ticket prices, campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) said. The rise in jet fuel prices has increased the average fuel »»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Cafu: 2026 World Cup 'perfect moment' for Brazil to win again

Madrid: Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner Cafu said yesterday he believes this year’s tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first time for 24 years. Cafu was captain when Brazil won their fifth World Cup, beating Germany 2-0 in the 2002 final in »»»

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24 News Agency 40m

 Bishkek appeals to Belarus for cancer treatment quotas - | 24.KG

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Marlen Mamataliev, held talks with Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus. In addition to interparliamentary cooperation, the discussion focused on cancer treatment. Marlen Mamataliev emphasized tha»»»

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Al Awsat 41m

Japan Overhauls Decades-Old Weapons Export Rules

Japan will ease decades-old arms export rules, the government's top spokesman Minoru Kihara said on Tuesday, a policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas. The new rules end Japan's self-imposed curb on sales of lethal arms as Tokyo seeks to enter the international arms »»»

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Al Awsat 41m

Contenders to Head Crisis-Wracked UN Face Live Grillings

The four candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general face live hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on their bids to lead the troubled global organization from next year. Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan and Senegal's Macky Sal»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Midle East war

New Delhi: India's fertiliser production plunged nearly a quarter in March, official data showed, after natural gas imports used in its manufacture were hit by the Middle East conflict. Natural gas is used to power the production of urea, a key part of the lifeline fertilisers used by India's vast »»»

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Al Ahli brace for Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in AFC Champions League Two semi-final

Doha, Qatar: After defeating Al Hussein, Qatar’s Al Ahli are bracing for a strong challenge against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, with Julian Draxler saying the team will be ready for Cristiano Ronaldo’s side in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final in Dubai tomorrow. Younes Ali-coached Al Ahli delive»»»

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Education Ministry signs deal to launch third cohort of Khibarat programme

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has signed a contract to implement the third cohort of the “Khibarat” (Experiences) programme, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop national competencies and enhance the quality of the education system. The agreement was signe»»»

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Al Ahli Saudi reach ACL Elite final

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Second half goals from Galeno and Ivan Toney saw Al Ahli Saudi FC overcome a first half deficit to defeat Vissel Kobe 2-1 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium yesterday and book their place in Saturday’s final of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Finals Jeddah 2026. The»»»

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Qatar attends meeting of Global Coalition for Implementation of Two-State Solution

Brussels: The State of Qatar has participated in the ninth meeting of the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting was attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy H E Kaja Kallas and D»»»

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BNE 51m

India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

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Japan remains vigilant despite easing of tsunami threat

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sanriku coast off northeastern Japan, triggering tsunami waves of 80cm at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported on April 20, according to Kyodo News. The tremor hit at 4:52 pm at a depth of 19km, recording a maximum in»»»

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BNE 51m

India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

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BNE 51m

India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

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BNE 51m

India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

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BNE 51m

Nigeria fintech Flutterwave denies $75mn government investment, imminent IPO plans

Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has denied reports that the country’s federal government plans to invest $75mn in the company, pushing back against claims that the move was linked to a potential initial public offering. Local»»»

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BNE 51m

Romania’s Social Democrats withdraw support for PM Bolojan forcing coalition reset

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has voted overwhelmingly to withdraw political support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, raising the prospect of a government collapse, Agerpres reported on April 20. While the PSD aims to increase its influence over the executive, the attempts may end in»»»

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