Pope Leo marks anniversary of Pope Francis' death with tribute - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage April 15 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The pontiff, who is on an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, spoke about his predecessor, Pope Francis, on Tuesday, the first anniversary of Francis' dea»»»
Qatar follows developments, backs resolution efforts: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that Qatar continues to maintain ongoing communication with various parties, including the United States, to follow developments amid current tensions and to s»»»
French President Emmanuel Macron: The truce in Lebanon must be expanded to allow sustainable stability - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Malaysia PM receives Muslim World League chief in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, during a meeting at the presidential palace in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Discussions during the meeting focused on a range of Islami»»»
Saudi crown prince welcomes arrival of Hajj pilgrims at Cabinet meeting
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed the arrival of Hajj pilgrims in the Kingdom from around the world on Tuesday. The crown prince reaffirmed the Kingdom’s pride in serving the two holy mosques and visitors to them at Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.»»»
TMG opens bookings for EGP 69bn ‘The Spine’ project, targets phase one delivery in 4 years
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) Holding will open reservations on Tuesday for “The Spine,” an EGP 69bn mixed-use development targeting first-phase delivery within four years, the company’s chief executive said. The National Bank of Egypt holds a 24.5 percent stake in the project, which boasts one of th»»»
Sheikh Mansour leads strategic review of government performance
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of implementing a number of government programmes and initiativ»»»
Kan Channel: Several rockets were fired towards Israeli forces in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Arab League rebuffs Tehran's claims on Hormuz
The League of Arab States affirmed that Arab countries have not been and will not be held hostage by Iran to settle scores. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, stressed that Tehran’s perceptions of controlling the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are legally inva»»»
Amir holds phone call with Lebanese President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a held a phone today with the President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the region, particularly in Lebanon. In this regard, HH the Amir inquired about the situ»»»
Lebanon Raises Israel-Hezbollah War Death Toll to 2,454
Lebanon on Tuesday raised the toll from six weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah to 2,454 dead as a fragile 10-day ceasefire holds. The government's disaster risk management unit in a statement also said 7,658 people had been wounded in the conflict, which began on March 2, days after the broa»»»
Tunis Stock Exchange edges up 0.19% on Tuesday
Tunis, April 21 (TAP) - The stock market closed Tuesday’s session on a positive note, with the benchmark index gaining 0.19% to 15,829.45 points, on a solid turnover of TND 14.6 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs. SOTIPAPIER share...»»»
Apostolovic: No suspension of EU funds for Serbia at this time
BRUSSELS - The head of a Serbian operating team for EU accession talks Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's chief negotiator in the talks, said on Tuesday there was no formal European Commission decision at this time on a suspension of EU Growth Plan funds for Serbia, and noted that Serbia wou»»»
Lebanon raises Israel-Hezbollah war death toll to 2,454
BEIRUT: Lebanon on Tuesday raised the toll from six weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah to 2,454 dead as a fragile 10-day ceasefire holds. The government’s disaster risk management unit in a statement also said 7,658 people had been wounded in the conflict, which began on March 2, days after »»»
PM Says 72 MP Candidates Implicated in Vote-Buying, No Immunity Revoked
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said that 72 individuals with immunity - parliamentary candidates - have been implicated in vote-buying, yet none have had their immunity lifted. Gurov added that two-thirds of the Interior Ministry’s investigations have encounter»»»
France backs Egypt’s IMEC entry, readies migration pact at first strategic dialogue
France formally backed Egypt’s inclusion in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the two nations agreed to finalise a bilateral migration agreement in the coming weeks, officials announced following the inaugural French-Egyptian strategic dialogue on Monday. The talks in Cairo »»»
Balneohotel Aura in Velingrad to Reopen in May After Refurbishment
Balneohotel Aura in Velingrad will reopen to visitors in mid-May following renovation work, manager Slavka Evtimova told BTA. The renovation is primarily cosmetic, with changes in colour design. To maintain the accommodation facilities, refurbishment is carried out every spring, when the season is »»»
Macut: Serbian gov't maintains constant communication with EC
BELGRADE - PM Djuro Macut said on Tuesday Serbian ministries and his government maintained constant communication with the European Commission and noted that Serbia was delivering on its commitments under the EU Growth Plan. Addressing MPs at a parliament session, Macut said allegations of a suspen»»»
Qatar Stocks edge higher as market closes up 0.12 percent
Doha: Qatar's stock market closed slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by gains across a number of sectors. The Qatar Stock Exchange index rose by 12.56 points, or 0.12%, to finish at 10,684.76 points. During the session, a total of 195.7 million shares were traded, with a combined value of around»»»
Arab and Islamic parliaments applaud adoption of Qatar's emergency item at 152nd IPU general assembly
Doha: The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) commended the adoption by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly, at its 152nd session held in Istanbul, of an emergency item submitted by the State of Qatar. The Assembly adopted emer»»»
Virginia voting on new congressional map drawn by Democrats - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Voters are heading to the polls in Virginia on Tuesday to vote on a new congressional map drawn by Democratic state lawmakers. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- Voters are heading to the polls in Virginia on Tuesday to vote on a new congressional map drawn by »»»
New Zealand's capital under state of local emergency as rains persist
Dubai: New Zealand's capital city Wellington has been placed under a state of local emergency as inclement weather continues to batter the region. Mayor Andrew Little has noted that the situation is being taken "very seriously," with emergency efforts coordinated by the Wellington Regional Emergenc»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,344
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Tuesday, losing 21.83 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 11,344.96. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.57 billion ($1.48 billion), as 118 of the stocks advanced and 138 retreated. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu r»»»
In south Lebanon’s Nabatieh, residents fear a return to war
NABATIEH, Lebanon: Outside her gutted home in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh, Zainab Farran, who recently lost two members of her family in Israeli strikes, keeps her clothes packed in a car in case the temporary truce between Hezbollah and Israel does not last. She returned to the city with her famil»»»
Under war pressure, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran's approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are funded t»»»
Hezbollah Military Media Footage of Resistance Attack on Israeli Artillery Bunker in Occupied Golan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»
Counting a billion people: Inside India's mega census drive
New Delhi: Sukhwinder Kaur battles the scorching sun as she trudges door-to-door in New Delhi as part of India's colossal exercise to count more than one billion citizens. Kaur is among three million census enumerators fanning out across cities and villages in an exercise that will help shape polic»»»
unpredictable absence
by Maye Sadek An Egyptian casts her vote during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections, at a polling station in Alexandria, Egypt, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Egypt started this week the last step of its transitional roadmap with the first phase of the parliamentary »»»
Parliament examines loan agreement to finance phosphate railway rehabilitation
TUNIS, April 21, 2026 (TAP) – The Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP) is holding a plenary session on Tuesday to examine a draft law approving a loan agreement concluded on October 16, 2025, between Tunisia and the Arab Fund for...»»»
Saudi deputy foreign minister holds talks with Senegal’s president at Dakar forum
RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji was received by Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye on Monday at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. Elkhereiji conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with their»»»
Instagram Likes Viewer: 10 Best Tools to Check Likes and Engagement
Instagram likes viewer tools promise quick access to engagement data, but most of them fail to deliver clear, reliable results. We tested more than 60 tools that claim to show likes, activity patterns, and engagement signals, and most of them offered limited access, confusing dashboards, or unreali»»»
Israel and Lebanon to hold news talks
The United States is set to host new talks on Thursday between Israel and Lebanon in an effort to reach an agreement as their fragile ceasefire largely holds. The discussions will take place at the State Department in Washington, once again at the ambassadorial level. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun»»»
Oil, gold prices fall ahead of U.S.-Iran talks
Washington, April 21 (SANA) Global oil prices fell on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session, ahead of expected diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell 1.11 percent to $94.37 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 1.14 pe»»»
‘Don’t give up’: Indian expat wins Dh25,000 in Big Ticket, urges others to keep trying
Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian expatriate has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw, sharing a message of perseverance after years of trying his luck. Manu Augustin, 36, hailing from Kerala, has been living in Dubai for the past 13 years, where he works as a logistics coordinator. Augustin»»»
Children to be banned from using phones in schools in England by law - UPI.com
The British government said Monday that it will pass legislation to bar smartphones from schools in England amid broader political and societal debate over whether to ban social media for children younger than 16. File photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- The British government announced»»»
Random pick brings Dh25,000 Big Ticket win for Bangladeshi expat
Dubai: A Bangladeshi expatriate based in Abu Dhabi has struck it lucky, winning Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for April. Mohammed Munjur, 36, who works as a building maintenance coordinator, has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 14 years while supporting his family back home. Li»»»
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on Sept. 1 after nearly 15 years leading the iPhone maker, handing the role to hardware chief John Ternus. Cook, 65, will become executive chairman. Under his tenure, Apple’s market value rose by more than $3.6 trillion, marking a period of sustained growth. Apple »»»
Apple switches CEO: What it means for the iPhone maker
BusinessUnited States of AmericaApple switches CEO: What it means for the iPhone makerNik MartinApple's top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back. Will Apple chase rivals for the smartest intelligence, or deliver the best personal AI experience»»»
Qatar participates in 4th session of international hydrographic organization assembly in Monaco
Monaco: The State of Qatar participated in the meetings of the fourth assembly session of the International Hydrographic Organization, held in the Principality of Monaco. The Qatari delegation was headed by Ambassador (non-resident) of the State of Qatar to the Principality of Monaco HE Sheikh Ali »»»
Clock ticking as Iran talks clouded by doubt
Dubai: The clock is ticking on a fragile Iran-US ceasefire, with talks clouded by confusion and US President Donald Trump warning it is “highly unlikely” the truce will be extended — raising the risk of a return to fighting within hours. Uncertainty over a second round of talks has deepened after I»»»
Mickoski: Macedonia among top three European countries with comprehensive measures against price shocks, fuel prices to drop
Skopje, 19 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Sunday that Macedonia is among the three European countries implementing the most comprehensive measures to ease the impact of price shocks, adding that gasoline and diesel prices are expected to decrease by 1.5 denars starting Mo»»»
Iran state TV: Reports claiming arrival of an Iranian delegation in Pakistan, or scheduling of any related meetings, are unfounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): 339 medical centers in Iran were targeted during US-Israeli war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kyrgyzstan to protect critical systems from hackers - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new requirements for ensuring cybersecurity of critical information infrastructure facilities. The decree was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document was developed within the framework of the Law «On Cyberse»»»
What happens inside this UAE support network for autism, people of determination
Dubai: Inside a growing UAE-based community network, families of children with autism and other developmental needs are finding support that goes beyond awareness campaigns, ranging from therapy-led discussions and peer-sharing sessions to programmes preparing teenagers for adulthood. Ausome Family»»»
Qatar participates in 38th session of FAO Regional Conference for NENA
Doha, Qatar The State of Qatar participated in the 38th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA), held in the United Arab Emarites via video conferencing. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Unde»»»
Salam arrives in Luxembourg ahead of Macron meeting
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived Tuesday in Luxembourg for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building. Salam will meet later in the day with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as a fragile 10-day truce holds between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. The visit highl»»»
Tunis Air to resume flights to Libya ‘‘in coming weeks’’ – new sea lines to be launched soon linking Italy, Tunisia and Libya
During the plenary session of the Tunisian parliament held yesterday to answer questions from MPs, Tunisia’s Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, confirmed that Tunis Air will resume its flights to Libya ‘‘in the coming weeks’’. Minister of Transport Rachid al-Ameri also revealed that his ministry»»»
Not an April’s Fool Joke – why Canada could join the EU
Most Canadians believe that Canada should consider joining the European Union. Would that even be possible? And what would it look like? When Finnish president Alexander Stubb visited Canada last week, he drew media attention mainly by playing ice hockey with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. “I»»»