UAE Friday sermon to focus on loyalty, warns against betrayal of the nation
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf UAE) has announced that this week’s Friday sermon across all mosques in the UAE will be delivered under the title: “Whoever betrays our nation is not one of us”. In guidance issued to imams, the authority stressed that betrayal o»»»
‘Strategic market’: PepsiCo highlights Saudi Arabia’s role in global growth
RIYADH: PepsiCo regards Saudi Arabia as a “strategic” market with growing opportunities for investment and innovation, as the Kingdom continues to be a key target for the company. The company says it has aligned closely with the Kingdom’s long-term goals, building on a presence that spans nearly se»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces torch a number of houses in the border village of Mais Al-Jabal - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces torch a number of houses in the border village of Mais Al-Jabal 23-04-20»»»
Hezbollah MP Ibrahim Al-Mousawi on Israeli crime against journalists in Al-Tiri: This latest crime adds another black mark to the enemy’s ongoing and escalating record of assassinating - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Ibrahim Al-Mousawi on Israeli crime against journalists in Al-Tiri: This latest crime adds another black mark to the enemy’s o»»»
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
WASHINGTON: A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Iran has all but blocked the vital waterway since the start of a war with the United States an»»»
US says China used ‘intimidation’ to block Taiwan leader’s Africa trip
WASHINGTON: The United States slammed China’s “intimidation campaign” on Wednesday after several African countries were reportedly pressured by Beijing to derail an official trip by Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te by revoking overflight permits. Taiwan announced Tuesday that Lai was postponing his »»»
Half of Argentina's children still poor as austerity bites
More than half of children and adolescents in Argentina were living in poverty in 2025, with nearly a third going without adequate food, according to a report by the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA), underscoring the uneven social impact of President Javier Milei's austerity-driven economic o»»»
Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»
Dubai to host PFL MENA 2026 season opener
DUBAI: The Professional Fighters League has announced that PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia, the season opener, will take place on May 24 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The event will feature athletes representing 11 nations across the region, highlighting the depth and unity of mixed martial arts in the Mi»»»
Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»
Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»
Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»
Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»
EU unlocks €90bn Ukraine loan and toughest Russia sanctions yet — with a crucial caveat
The European Union voted on April 22 to simultaneously unlock its long-delayed €90bn EU loan for Ukraine and adopt the stalled twentieth sanctions package against Russia, in a diplomatic double act that had been blocked for months by Hungary and Slovakia — both of which finally »»»
EU unlocks €90bn Ukraine loan and toughest Russia sanctions yet — with a crucial caveat
The European Union voted on April 22 to simultaneously unlock its long-delayed €90bn EU loan for Ukraine and adopt the stalled twentieth sanctions package against Russia, in a diplomatic double act that had been blocked for months by Hungary and Slovakia — both of which finally »»»
Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»
Drones only with permission: Kyrgyzstan introduces strict flight rules - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has put new aviation regulations, KRAE-2. Flight Rules, up for public discussion. These regulations significantly tighten requirements for airspace use, especially for drones. The document was developed in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization standards and proposes a»»»
Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»
Saudi non-oil exports climb 15% in February to $8.27bn: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, reached SR31.03 billion ($8.27 billion) in February, marking a 15.1 percent increase compared to the same month in 2025, official data showed. Preliminary figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed that the UAE remai»»»
US says China used 'intimidation' to block Taiwan leader's Africa trip
Washington, United States: The United States slammed China's "intimidation campaign" on Wednesday after several African countries were reportedly pressured by Beijing to derail an official trip by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te by revoking overflight permits. Taiwan announced Tuesday that Lai was »»»
Saudi Arabia and Japan agree to work on regional stability
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to help establish security in the region, including safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US and Israel’s war on Iran. According to the Foreign Ministry, the two officials spoke t»»»
Fallout from Iran War Casts Shadow over Egypt’s New Budget
The economic fallout from the Iran war has cast a shadow over Egypt’s new state budget, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk told parliament on Wednesday, as he presented the draft before it was referred to specialized committees for discussion, with the government pledging swift amendments “to enhance »»»
Report: Clearing Hormuz Strait Mines Could Take 6 Months
A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Iran has all but blocked the vital waterway since the start of a war with the United States and Israel, sh»»»
UAE President, Italian Defense Minister discuss strengthening relations, regional developments
Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, who is visiting Abu Dhabi, discussed ways to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries, particularly in defense and security matters. Dur»»»
Prince Harry in Kyiv on surprise trip
Kyiv: Britain’s Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv on Thursday for a surprise trip, the Ukrainian government reported, his latest visit to show support amid the Russian attack. “Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit,” Ukraine’s Centre for Countering Disinformation, a government agency, sa»»»
Zelensky to join European leaders in Cyprus as EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan
President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with EU leaders Thursday in Cyprus as the bloc prepares to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, ending a prolonged deadlock. Hungary premier Viktor Orban had vetoed the funds until Kyiv repaired a pipeline hit by a Russian strike – work»»»
Could Iran war trigger bigger trade crisis than COVID?
TradeGlobal issuesCould Iran war trigger bigger trade crisis than COVID?Nik MartinAs the Iran war simmers, trade experts ask whether it could reshape supply chains more deeply than COVID-19, forcing companies to rethink strategies to counter further geopolitical shocks. https://p.dw.com/p/5CGIgThe »»»
Al Rayan Bank posts QR361m net profit in Q1
Doha: Al Rayan Bank released yesterday its consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 with Net Profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QR361m. H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Board commented: “The Group deliv»»»
Landmark Group Qatar highlights operational resilience and business continuity during key trading period
Doha: Landmark Group Qatar maintained business continuity and operational stability during the recent seasonal trading period, supported by agile execution, disciplined planning and coordinated omnichannel operations. While the early part of the season was shaped by broader regional disruption, the»»»
QNB Group marks Earth Day with sustainable employee initiatives
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, marked Earth Day with a series of sustainability-focused initiatives aimed at raising environmental awareness among its employees in Qatar and across its international network. Held under this year’s global theme»»»
Syria outlines recovery path, presses for end to Israeli violations
New York, April 23 (SANA) Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said Wednesday during a UN Security Council session that Syria is advancing efforts to restore stability and development while urging an end to the repeated Israeli violations. Speaking at a special ses»»»
Why ICC still has jurisdiction over Duterte despite Philippines’ exit
Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed that it retains jurisdiction in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, despite the country’s withdrawal from the court’s founding treaty. In its ruling on April 22, the chamber has rejected in »»»
IFC expert: Green energy is the answer to cybersecurity
'Green' and renewable energy represents the answer to cybersecurity, Cristian Nacu, Senior Country Officer for Romania at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) told the Competitive Sustainability Summit in Bucharest on Thursday.'The European Union has legislation and agreements that we have s»»»
Study conducted in 10 Romanian citizens finds satisfaction rate of 43% regarding air quality
A study conducted in ten cities across Romania indicates a satisfaction rate of 43% regarding air quality, although the figure drops in the capital city Bucharest to just 25%.The research was carried out by Active Research for the Urban Nature Network using the random route method, on a sample of 2»»»
Naseeb Zakhir claims Al Mafiar Cup in thriller
Doha, Qatar: Naseeb Zakhir captured the Al Mafiar Cup in dramatic fashion, landing the Local Purebred Arabian Conditions race over 1200m (Class 2) for four-year-olds and above, as five runners went to post at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday, winning by the narrowest of margins - a nose - in the feat»»»
Thundery rain, strong winds and high seas expected: Met department
DOHA: The Qatar Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively hot weather accompanied by blowing dust and unstable conditions across the country until 6pm on Thursday. In its daily report, the department said inshore areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a chance of scattered»»»
Trump to Hold Closed-Door Intel Briefing Amid Ceasefire With Iran
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump will hold a closed-door intelligence briefing on Thursday amid a temporary ceasefire with Iran and uncertainty about potential renewed strikes. According to the president's schedule, the session is set for 11:00 a.m. local time (15:00 GMT) at the Whi»»»
A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
China's role as an unofficial mediator in the latest war in the Middle East is drawing attention across the world as it seeks to project the image of being a responsible global power while U.S. actions are straining its long-standing alliances. China's profile in international diplomacy has risen i»»»
How big is Dubai’s Gold Line against other driverless metros worldwide
Dubai: Dubai’s planned Gold Line will add 42km to the emirate’s metro network, taking the total length from 120km to 162km, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The expansion will also increase the number of stations from 67 to 85, marking a 35% increase in network size. Get update»»»
UN Security Council backs expanded support for Syria, 2026 aid plan
New York, April 23 (SANA) The U.N. Security Council held a special session on Syria’s 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, with members emphasizing the need to scale up international support, ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance and respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integr»»»
President Aoun Extends Condolences over Martyrdom of Journalist Amal Khalil
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed his sorrow over the martyrdom of journalist Amal Khalil, who was martyred in an Israeli bombing that targeted the town of Al-Tiri, which also injured journalist Zeinab Faraj. In remarks cited by National News Agency on Thursday, President Aoun stated that th»»»
Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
QOZ NAFISA: It’s always been challenging for Abbas Awad to find medicines in his village outside Sudan ‘s capital. But since the war in Iran, it’s become harder. Prices have spiked and many pharmacies in the area are out of stock. The latest war in the Middle East has far-reaching effects, includin»»»
Lebanon Sets Ceasefire as Condition for Talks with Israel
Lebanon will not enter negotiations with Israel until a ceasefire is firmly in place, President Joseph Aoun said, calling for a unified national stance. He also stressed the need to prioritize the return of displaced residents to their villages, alongside a crackdown on weapons stockpiles and any a»»»
Strong global investor demand drives Yas Park Place success
The “Yas Park Place” project has recorded a notable milestone in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, as Aldar Properties announced today that 80% of the units released within the new residential development—featuring mid-rise buildings in the heart of Yas Island—have been sold, generating more than Dh8»»»
Autopsy: Celeste Rivas Hernandez died of multiple penetrating injuries - UPI.com
Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has been charged with killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On Wednesday, an autopsy report released stating her manner of death was homicide and she died of multiple penetrating injuries. File Photo by Cyril Zingaro/EPA April 23 (UPI) -- »»»
UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence
United Nations: Contenders for next UN secretary-general made their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace, but avoided taking positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the world body's next chief. Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Cos»»»
Al Rayyan target another trophy in GCCL final against Al Shabab
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno expects a tough challenge from Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab in the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) final today as his side targets a second trophy in as many weeks. The Lions, who lifted the QSL Cup last week, have produced an impressive campaign in the com»»»
One United Properties reports total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading Romanian green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office properties, recorded total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026, including sales, pre-sales and reservations, corresponding to 144 residential and commercial units, as wel»»»
Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire
In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Israeli army has been destroying homes it says were used as outposts by the Iran-backed militant group. But the demolitions are happening on such a wide scale that residents, Lebanese officials »»»
Oil gains on lack of progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended their gains on Thursday, rising more than $1 in the wake of stalled peace talks between Iran and the US and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose $1.26, or 1.2 percent, to $103.17 a barrel »»»