UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Kuwaiti border posts
Abu Dhabi: The UAE condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted two northern border posts in the State of Kuwait using two explosive-laden drones launched from the Republic of Iraq. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this terrorist attack con»»»
SDAIA showcases Saudi Arabia’s AI governance model
RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority participated in the 29th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development, held in Geneva from April 20 to 24. Under the theme “Science, Technology, and Innovation in the Age of AI,” the session gathered global repre»»»
Russia's Yandex will become a mobile phone operator
Russia's online giant Yandex (YNDX), often referred to as "the Russian Google," has moved to add mobile phone service provision to many of its other areas of operation. The launch is scheduled for this summer, the Russian business daily Kommersant reported, quoting a source in the local telecoms in»»»
Russia closes second bribery trial of former deputy defence minister Ivanov
Moscow's Simonovsky District Court has closed the second trial of former Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov on bribery charges totalling RUB1.3bn ($15.69mn) to the public and media, Komsomolskaya Pravda reported on April 24, citing RIA Novosti. »»»
Syria Celebrates Arrest of Main Tadamon Massacre Suspect
For many residents of Damascus’ Tadamon district, Friday felt like a holiday. Celebratory chants rang through the streets and women handed out sweets after authorities officially announced the arrest of “Amjad Youssef,” 40, a criminal who was a former member of military intelligence under Bashar al»»»
Mexico strengthens economic team ahead of trade talks with U.S. - UPI.com
Led by Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, a multidisciplinary team aims to strengthen Mexico’s position on key issues, including automotive rules of origin and steel tariffs. File Photo by Jeff Kowalsky/EPA April 24 (UPI) -- Mexico's government has assembled a high-level economic team with a»»»
Agri-Accelerator 360°: FAO organises training session for selection committees
Tunis, April 24 (TAP) - A training session for members of the six regional committees tasked with selecting recipients of the "Agri-Accelerator 360°" programme was organised on April 20-24 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United...»»»
Macut: Mladic's life in danger, his medical treatment should be continued in Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut appealed to The Hague-based International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals on Friday to release former Republika Srpska army general Ratko Mladic from prison for medical treatment in Serbia, and noted that Mladic's life was in danger and that the case had »»»
Debel resident recognizes family crucifix smashed by Israeli soldier in viral image
Houssam Naddaf said no words could capture the shock of seeing an Israeli soldier smash a crucifix in his family's private garden in the southern Lebanese village of Debel — an image he recognized instantly as it spread online. "I saw it on the internet like everyone else," he said. Naddaf had not »»»
Special center to support admission of foreign students in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the charter of the state enterprise Center for the Admission of Foreign Students. Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan Durus Kozuev said at a briefing. According to him, the new center will serve as a unified coordination hu»»»
Qatar Sports for All Federation launches community running sessions to promote daily physical activity
DOHA: The Qatar Sports for All Federation has launched a new training run as part of its 365 Days of Activity program, an initiative aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles through daily exercise in public parks. The first session took place on the green fields of Al Rayyan Park, where more than »»»
Philippines confirms safety of 15 seafarers after ship incident in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: The Philippine government has confirmed that 15 Filipino seafarers onboard two container ships intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz are safe and unharmed, following an incident involving Iranian forces. The vessels, Epaminondas and MSC Francesca, have been stopped by the Islamic Revolutionary»»»
Glaciers in Kyrgyzstan melting faster than normal - | 24.KG
A high-level country session «Mountains and Climate Change: From Vulnerability to Sustainable Development» was held in Astana as part of the Regional Ecological Summit, the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event served as a platform for developing joint solutions »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:00 on Friday 24-04-2026 a military vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Qantara town with a loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:00 on Friday 24-04-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in Al-Qantara town with a loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Italy urges end to settlements, West Bank violence
Rome: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reaffirmed his country's firm rejection of any Israeli move to annex parts of the West Bank. Speaking during a Senate session, Tajani said Rome is considering restrictions on imports from Israeli settlements, aiming to curb fun»»»
Italy amends contested migrant repatriation bonus scheme
ROME: Italy’s government on Friday rushed through a decree amending rules that offered financial rewards to lawyers helping to repatriate migrants, after the scheme drew criticism from opposition parties who said it could be unconstitutional. The measure was part of a broader security package that »»»
'Raw and honest': India climbers face obstacles in race to the top
Pune, India: Blink and you might miss Indian speed climber Deepu Mallesh scaling a wall five buses high in five seconds. India, a country obsessed with cricket, has seen a surge in popularity in climbing but those who want to compete internationally have had to crowdfund and there is little governm»»»
Qatar to promote daily physical activity, launches community running sessions
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation has launched a new training run as part of its 365 Days of Activity program, an initiative aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles through daily exercise in public parks. The first session took place on the green fields of Al Rayyan Park, where mor»»»
South Korea raises fines on illegal fishing by foreign boats - UPI.com
Penalty for unauthorized vessels in EEZ jumps to 1.5 billion won The Korea Coast Guard conducts a drill on waters off Socheong Island to simulate a crackdown on supposed Chinese boats' illegal fishing in South Korean waters, in Incheon, South Korea, 09 April 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 23 (As»»»
Kuwait says drones coming from Iraq target border posts
Kuwait City, Kuwait: The Kuwaiti military said on Friday that two drones coming from the direction of neighboring Iraq struck border posts on its northern frontier with the country, causing damage but no casualties. “This morning, two of Kuwait’s northern land border posts were targeted in a crimin»»»
Flights are back, Kuwait Airways resumes 17 routes
Kuwait Airways will resum operations from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport, restoring flights to 17 destinations from Sunday, 26 April, following the reopening of the country’s airspace after a temporary suspension. The move comes after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation lifted res»»»
Israeli Media: Israel’s Position Worse Than Before War on All Fronts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US Embassy in Ukraine Paid $40M to Firm That Recruited Former Child Soldiers
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of State spent $39.7 million on Aegis Defense Services, a firm with a documented history of recruiting former child soldiers from Sierra Leone to reduce labor costs during the Iraq War. The contract for professional security services at the US Embassy in Kiev wa»»»
Reckless driving? UAE’s AI systems are now tracking behaviour
Abu Dhabi: Police authorities in the UAE are using artificial intelligence to analyse driver behaviour, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce road accidents despite the country’s high global ranking in road quality. The Ministry of Interior said AI-powered monitoring systems are now in place to asse»»»
Israeli enemy threatens Deir Ames town, South Lebanon, issuing evacuation warning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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How Filipino workers abroad can turn job experience into college degrees
Dubai: Filipino workers abroad can now convert their years of job experience into formal college degrees, following the launch of a new online enlistment system by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The platform, introduced early this April during a forum in Manila, has been desi»»»
British assisted-dying bill falls after runing out the clock - UPI.com
Members of the non-profit Dignity in Dying campaign group protest outside Parliament in London on Friday where the House the Lords was holding its final debate on an assisted-dying bill before it runs out the clock in the legislative timetable of the current session of parliament, which is due to e»»»
Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac
Berlin/Zagreb: German carmaker Porsche announced on Friday the sale of its stakes in sports car manufacturer Bugatti Rimac to a consortium led by a US fund founded by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family. The amount of the transaction, which still has to be approved by regulators, has not been d»»»
In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its incursion into Lebanese airspace, at 2:10 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the “Hermes 450 – Zik” type in the airspace of the Tyre-Al-Housh area with a surface-to-air missile: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Zionist occupation forces carry out bombings in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Popovic: Serbia needs Russian gas, oil for economic security, growth
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister for International Economic Cooperation and the Social Position of the Church in the Country and Abroad Nenad Popovic said on Friday that, throughout history, the Serbs had never had a closer friend or a more dependable ally than Russia, and noted that Serbia needed Russi»»»
Dollar Set for Weekly Gain on Stalled US-Iran Talks and Middle East Uncertainty
The dollar was on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks on Friday in broadly muted trading, as stalled peace negotiations between the US and Iran dampened hopes for an immediate easing of Middle East tensions. While Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks ahead of its e»»»
Gold on Track for First Weekly Decline in Five as Iran War Drags On
Gold prices fell on Friday and were on course for their first weekly decline after a four-week winning streak, as a US-Iran deadlock kept oil prices elevated and inflation concerns in focus. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,683.23 per ounce at 0938 GMT, having hit its lowest point since April 13. It i»»»
Scams to watch out for: How Filipino workers can protect themselves and access official assistance
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE and across the Middle East can request help through official government channels during crises such as conflict, disasters, or personal emergencies. The Philippine Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW),»»»
Kuwait says drones coming from Iraq target border posts
KUWAIT CITY: The Kuwaiti military said on Friday that two drones coming from the direction of neighboring Iraq struck border posts on its northern frontier with the country, causing damage but no casualties.“This morning, two of Kuwait’s northern land border posts were targeted in a criminal act of»»»
OVES Enterprise in talks to raise EUR 55 million following a EUR 298 million valuation
OVES Enterprise, a Romanian software development company with expertise in creating complex software solutions and AI-driven innovations for the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity industries, is in talks to raise EUR 55 million, according to a statement by the company. The initiative comes short»»»
Media Review: April 24
Political developments involving Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria electoral dominance and Borislav Sarafov’s resignation as acting prosecutor general dominate Friday’s news media, highlighting broader debates on power consolidation and judicial independence in Bulgaria. POLITICS Capital leads wit»»»
Iran FM speaks to Pakistan military chief, Iraqi Kurdistan president
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with Pakistan’s powerful military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and the country’s top diplomat, Ishaq Dar, as uncertainty remained over the future of peace talks with the United States. Araghchi also spoke to the president of Iraq’s »»»
Iran FM speaks to Pakistan military chief, Iraqi Kurdistan president
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with Pakistan's powerful military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and the country's top diplomat, Ishaq Dar, as uncertainty remained over the future of peace talks with the United States. Araghchi also spoke to the president of Iraq's »»»
South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone plot - UPI.com
Prosecutors sought on Friday a 30-year prison sentence for jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged drone incursions into North Korea. Yoon is seen here during an impeachment trial hearing in January 2025. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, April 24 (UPI) -- South Korean prosecutors on »»»
India hits back at Trump 'hellhole' remarks amid growing political backlash
Remarks by US President Donald Trump describing India in derogatory terms have triggered a strong backlash from New Delhi, Indian American lawmakers and community leaders, threatening to cast a shadow over ties between the two countries. The controversy erupted after Trump reposted a message on soc»»»
Libya and African Development Bank Group launch transport sector reforms to drive economic recovery
The African Development Bank reports that it concluded a three-day workshop with Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Transport to define the roadmap for implementing a strategic transport sector study aimed at supporting the country’s economic recovery. Held at the Bank’s North Africa regional office»»»
Dollar heads for weekly gain as stalled US–Iran talks support oil and safe-haven demand
Tokyo, April 24 (SANA) The US dollar edged higher on Friday and was set for its first weekly gain in three weeks, as a lack of progress in Washington–Tehran talks weighed on expectations for a near-term easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market analysts, cited by Rueters, said the »»»
Platform for admission of international applicants to be launched in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A unified platform for admissions of international applicants is being launched in Kyrgyzstan. Bekturgan Babaev, Director of the Digital Education Department at Tunduk JSC, announced at a briefing in the Health Ministry. According to him, a unified portal has been created, covering everything from »»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to extend timber export ban - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is reintroducing a temporary ban on the export of timber and timber products outside the Eurasian Economic Union. The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted the decree for public discussion. The restriction will be in effect for six months and applies to the main types of timber and lumber. »»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Lebanese PM arrives in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh to meet Speaker Nabih Berri - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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‘Shukran, UAE’: How a Dubai community choir turned real-life stories into a musical tribute
Dubai: For many residents in the UAE, stories of opportunity, safety, and belonging are deeply personal. But this Dubai-based choir is bringing those stories to life through music. Dubai Camerata Singers has released “Shukran, UAE: A Tribute of Gratitude,” a non-commercial video built around a chor»»»
Israeli enemy forces conducted wide-scale demolish operation in Khiam: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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