Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that five people had been arrested over a plot to attack an unidentified religious figure in Damascus, alleging the cell was linked to Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said security forces observed a woman as she attempted to "plant an explosive device»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Mohammad Ishaq Dar stressed Sunday, April 12, 2026, that his country will continue to play its role to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the days t»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran had succeeded in "crushing" the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Netanyahu's comments came as Iranian and U.S. officials held two rounds of face-to-face talks in Pa»»»

Pakistan's foreign minister insisted on Sunday Washington and Tehran must uphold a ceasefire agreement, after marathon talks between the two sides to end the war in the Middle East ended without an agreement. "It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire," said»»»

Dubai: DIAFA, a luxury hospitality platform backed by International Holding Co., has acquired a majority stake in Richard Caring’s restaurant and private members’ club portfolio for about £1.4 billion, taking control of brands including The Ivy, Annabel’s, Scott’s, Sexy Fish and Harry’s Bar, accord»»»

Abu Dhabi: Authorities have urged the public to avoid approaching water pools formed by recent rainfall, warning of potential safety risks as unsettled weather continues across parts of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre called on residents to refrain from engag»»»

At 6AM, polling stations opened in Hungary and its high-stakes parliamentary elections began. Voters will decide whether, after 16 years of an increasingly authoritarian government, prime minister Viktor Orbán and his rightwing party, Fidesz, will stay in power, or the leader of the centre-right Ti»»»

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli airstrikes target Al-Shahabiya and the vicinity of the Lebanese army barracks in Tyre 12-04-2026 11:01 AM L»»»

Dubai: In-person classes were suspended on Sunday across several regions in Saudi Arabia as authorities responded to heavy rainfall and ongoing weather warnings, shifting students to remote learning to ensure safety. Education departments in the Eastern Province, Al Baha and Asir announced the move»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 05:15 and 05:30 on Sunday 12-04-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Khi»»»

The negotiations between Iran and the United States have come to an end without striking a deal after 21 hours of discussions in the Pakistani capital. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday that the two sides reached a consensus on some issues but held different views rega»»»

The Lebanese army warned supporters of Hezbollah against actions that could undermine civil peace, as protests in Beirut over government policy entered a second day, raising tensions in the capital. Demonstrations involving hundreds of Hezbollah and Amal Movement supporters have taken place in cent»»»

Greeting Bulgarians with the traditional exclamation "Christ is risen!", President Iliana Iotova wrote on Facebook on Holy Sunday: "In the turbulent times in which we live, it is all the more necessary to follow the message of Christ's Resurrection: hope, peace, love and salvation." "Let the light »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades, in an election that’s drawn in the EU, US, and Ukraine. RT explores the players, the stakes, and the dirty tricks shaping the Hungarian election. We’ve delved into the election in our ‘Battle for Hungar»»»

Dubai: “I love the people of Dubai… they work very hard and they party harder.” That was Asha Bhosle, wry, observant, and completely at ease, when I met her ahead of her concert in the city. It was such a perfect, unfiltered read of Dubai, delivered with that trademark glint in her eye. But my firs»»»

The Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the ceasefire 1,971 times between the beginning of the truce on Saturday and 08:00 on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “From 16:00 on April 11 to 08:00 on April 12, a total of 1,971 violations of the ceasefire were recorded by Ukrainian forces," the min»»»

South Korea is close to securing crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan, the industry minister said on Sunday, as the country looks for alternative energy sources amid the war in the Middle East. "There has been quite (some) progress, so we should be able to announce specific ⁠amounts and details ⁠earl»»»

Pakistan has urged both Iran and the US to continue respecting the ceasefire, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. "It is extremely important that both sides remain committed to the ceasefire," Dar said, according to the media.Iran and the US held talks in Islamabad on Saturday after US Presi»»»

Driven by spiralling electricity tariffs, erratic supply, and policy uncertainty, Pakistan citizens — particularly the urban middle and upper classes — opted out of a failing electricity grid. What began as a private coping mechanism has, quite unexpectedly, evolved into a strategic national buffer»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in the Diamond Tour during the tenth round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF) main arena yesterday. Competing in the Accumulator with Joker clas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Demonstrating sustained momentum, Qatar’s land transport sector achieved a strong and positive performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 with continued growth across key services and regulatory activities. In a post on its X platform yesterday, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has r»»»

At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. Jean Henri Petit, head of Civil Protection for Haiti's Nord Department, said the stampede occurred at the Laferriere Citadel, an early-19th-centur»»»

DOHA: Weather inshore until 6pm on Sunday will be partly to mostly cloudy, with a chance of scattered rain, thundery at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of thundery rain associated with strong winds. Offshore, it will be partly to mostly cloudy with a c»»»

Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on power, as the opposition led by Peter Magyar challenges his nationalist rule in a contest drawing scrutiny across Europe and backing for Orban from US President »»»

Doha, Qatar: In just over three months, the Years of Culture partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding, and human connection. Years of Culture Adviser on Latin A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) organised an awareness session titled, ‘Qatar University Strategic Positioning 2050’ with the participation of the university’s leadership, faculty members, and administrative staff. The session aimed to present the university’s major strategic directions and enha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reyada proudly marked World Health Day with the launch of its campaign, “Health is Life,” reinforcing the vital message that maintaining a healthy life balance is essential for overall well-being. The initiative aimed to inspire individuals to prioritise their health, adopt preventive »»»

On April 12, 1975, the U.S. military evacuated Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of Operation Eagle Pull. 1 of 6 | U.S. Marines assist in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 12, 1975. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 12 (UPI) -- On this date in »»»

The United States and Iran failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations in Islamabad, with Washington insisting Tehran would not give the required commitment to abandon the pursuit of a nuclear weapon. The breakdown leaves the fragile two-week ceasefire in uncertainty. US Vice President JD Va»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 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 »»»

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 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 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. »»»