Oil Rises on Concern Over Escalating Middle East Tensions
Oil rose on Friday on concerns of a renewed military escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and a lack of progress in re-opening the key waterway. Navigation through the strait, which before the war carried about a fifth»»»
Sofia Mayor: Terminal 3 of Sofia Airport Could Become Symbol of Returning to Bulgaria
The project for the construction of a new Terminal 3 at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport is among the largest infrastructure investments planned in Bulgaria in the coming years. The new terminal should become a symbol of people returning to Bulgaria and of the opportunities for development in the capital»»»
QFA Awards announces voting process for season honours
Doha, Qatar: The Board of Trustees of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Awards has announced the start of the voting process for the 2025–2026 season awards, covering key individual and team categories in domestic football. The awards include Best Player, Best Coach, Best Under-23 Player and Bes»»»
Al Suwaidi, Al Fard bag wins at Hathab
Doha, Qatar: The 11th round of the 9th edition of Qatar Equestrian Tour - Longines Hathab kicked off at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) yesterday. The three-day 11th round began with the Amateur Round at a height of 100cm, followed by the Silver Round at a height of 130cm, w»»»
Chdia claims Qatar Gold Sword as Sovereign Spirit wins Gold Trophy
Doha, Qatar: Chdia produced a commanding display in the Gr 1 Purebred Arabian contest over 2000m, powering to victory for Wathnan Racing to claim the Qatar Gold Sword at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani awarded the Qatar Gold Sword. H E Sheikh Jassim bin Tamim Al-»»»
Show up to lead: Debanjali Kamstra
Leadership demands accessibility to people, and being present when it matters most defines its true strength, highlighted Debanjali Kamstra, Founder and Managing Director, Veloche Group, during a fireside chat at the Limitless forum. Also Read: Limitless opens with focus on leadership, resilienceAl»»»
Qatar beach handball team extends perfect run in Sanya
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s beach handball team continued its dominant performance at the Asian Beach Games - Sanya 2026, securing two convincing victories yesterday against Bangladesh and Mongolia, both with identical 2-0 scorelines in the group stage. The team delivered dominant performances in both mat»»»
Lusail International Circuit wraps up enhanced Mixed Training Day
Doha, Qatar: The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has concluded a standout edition of its Mixed Training Day, drawing more than 1200 participants onto its iconic 5.38 km track in a fully enhanced and integrated sports and wellness experience. The event represents a significant evolution of the co»»»
FSB major general Vladimir Shchemelinin appointed to head Russia’s border with ‘difficult Nordic neighbours’
The senior officer, who has been accused by Ukrainian military intelligence of involvement in criminal activities on European territory, has been appointed head of the FSB Border Guard Directorate for Karelia. Vladimir Shchemelinin is the new head of the FSB directorate responsible for guarding the»»»
Ezdan Holding Group posts net profit of QR225m in Q1
Doha: Ezdan Holding Group announced its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2026, showing a net profit of QR225m during Q1-2026 compared to QR153m in Q1-2025. The earnings per share reached QR0.008 in Q1-2026 compared to QR0.006 in Q1-2025.»»»
JORT: Two new CEOs at CNSS and CNAM appointed
Tunis, April 24 (TAP) – The Ministry of Social Affairs has announced the appointment of Fehmi Guezmir as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Caisse nationale de la sécurité sociale.According to issue No. 041 of April 23, 2026, of the...»»»
Massive ice chunk stalls Everest summit route setting
Kathmandu: A large ice chunk is blocking the climbing route to Everest’s summit, officials said Friday, risking delays in the summit season at the world’s highest peak. A team of highly skilled mountaineers, known in Nepal as “icefall doctors”, began fixing ropes and ladders on Mount Everest last m»»»
Israel targets Kherbet Selem and Touline, Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel
The Israeli army targeted Friday the southern villages of Touline and Kherbet Selem despite residents returning home to their southern towns and villages after a 3-week extension of the ceasefire. Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country's ceasefire »»»
Lebanese ambassador says Trump's help 'can make Lebanon great again'
Speaking alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Israel and Lebanon “have never been next to each other more than today.” Leiter thanked Trump and Vice President JD Vance for a day he said was decades in the making. “We are going to keep going, working»»»
IEA sees 'tight' liquefied natural gas markets through 2027
Paris: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are likely to remain strained through the end of 2027 due to disruptions and infrastructure damage from the US-Iran war, the International Energy Agency said Friday, April 24, 2026. Energy prices have soared since Tehran effectively closed the Strait of H»»»
Milaha announces strategic realignment of business segments
Doha: Qatar Navigation (Milaha), the industry-leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in the region, announced a strategic realignment of its business segments. As part of this initiative, Milaha has restructured its operational and financial reporting segments to align more closely wi»»»
Norway to ban social media for under-16s
Oslo: Norway said Friday, April 24, 2026, it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible for verifying the age of its users. "We are introducing this legislation because we want a child»»»
Abu Dhabi to Amman flights now easier with Air Arabia’s new service
Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of direct flights to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) in Jordan, with the new service set to begin on May 1, 2026. The route will operate three times a week between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Amman Civil Airport, offering passenger»»»
Hezbollah says fired rockets at northern Israel
The Israeli army targeted Friday the southern villages of Touline and Kherbet Selem despite residents returning home to their southern towns and villages after a 3-week extension of the ceasefire. Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country's ceasefire »»»
Large quantities of products without excise stamps discovered in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Tax Service officials in Kyrgyzstan have uncovered violations related to the illegal circulation of excisable products in Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. The agency’s press service reported. Tobacco products without excise stamps were found in a store in Kant town. More than 5,500 packs of cigaret»»»
ICC panel finds sufficient evidence to try former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte - UPI.com
A three-judge panel of the International Criminal Court has ruled there is enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, seen here as the president of the Philippines in 2019, on charges of committing crimes against humanity. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo April 24 (UPI) -- A three-judge pa»»»
Al Rayyan clinch Gulf Club Champions League title
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan delivered a strong second-half performance to thrash Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab 3-0 in the final and lift the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) trophy at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. David Garcia, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes scored in the second half to delight the»»»
Iran National Unity Deals Major Blow to Enemy Front: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Ayatollah Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei praised the powerful effect of national unity in the Islamic Republic, saying the Iranian nation’s solidarity has significantly undermined enemy ranks. “Due to the strange unity created among compatriots, a fracture has occu»»»
Middle East’s swift return to stability ‘in everyone’s interest’: Macron
NICOSIA: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday it was in “everyone’s interest” for stability to return to the Middle East, as the spillover of the Iran war rattles the global economy. “It is in everyone’s interest for stability to return as soon as possible and for the world’s economies to b»»»
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»
‘WBCD crowns Qatar’s efforts in spreading knowledge and awareness’
Doha: The world marks World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD) on April 23, an annual observance established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) to celebrate books and authors and recognise their contribution to cultural progress, intellectual development, an»»»
MoI holds awareness exhibition to promote positive youth behaviour
Doha, Qatar: In line with its ongoing efforts to enhance community awareness and promote a culture of prevention, the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Juvenile Police Department, organised an awareness exhibition at Villaggio Mall. The exhibition aimed to instill positive behavioural values»»»
US Puts $10 Million Bounty on Iraq’s Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada Leader
The United States has placed a $10 million bounty on the leader of an Iranian-backed Shiite group in Iraq. The US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program issued a notice it sought the leader of Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada. It said Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji led the group, whose members “kill»»»
Ehsan expands reach and services to empower Qatar’s elderly community
Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) continues to advance its mission of empowering senior citizens across Qatar through an integrated vision focused on inclusion, accessibility, and active participation in society. In an interview with Qatar TV, Salem Hussein Al-»»»
Saudi scientists revive endangered fish after 30-year absence
RIYADH: After three decades of absence, the critically endangered Arabian Bream is being brought back from the brink through a joint breeding program between the National Center for Wildlife and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The effort has achieved a 90 percent survival rate a»»»
Interior Ministry's Acting Secretary General Says He Has Been Pressured
In a video message on Facebook, Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev said that he had been pressured. "Yesterday [Thursday], I received my own message: 'Go home!' Those who have long relied on silence and obedience are trying the same approach again - with the same words and t»»»
My playlist: Rising Saudi hip-hop star Alshaikh selects favorite tracks
DUBAI: Abdullah Alshaikh (who goes by his family name only) is one of the rising stars of the Kingdom’s hip-hop scene. He released his debut EP, “Karma — The Rise of the Ascent,” on MDLBEAST Records on April 22. “I get my inspiration for my music from my city, Jeddah,” Alshaikh tells Arab News. “My»»»
Thai court accepts ethics case against opposition leader, MPs
BANGKOK: A Thai court decided on Friday to hear a case against 10 MPs, including the leader of the largest opposition party, for trying to reform the royal insult law, but refrained from suspending them. The progressive People’s Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, came second in February’s gen»»»
Aspire Academy concludes European leg of Workshop Tour
Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy has completed the European debut of its flagship “Aspire in the World Fellows – The Workshop Tour” in Bucharest, Romania, reinforcing Qatar’s growing role in global youth football development and international sports cooperation. The three-day programme, held from April »»»
Dollar poised for first weekly gain in three weeks amid Middle East uncertainty
Singapore: The US dollar was on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks on Friday, as persistent uncertainty following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks dampened expectations for a swift easing of Middle East tensions. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major »»»
Middle East war live: Oil prices jump as tensions remain high in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose on Friday as tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz despite a extended ceasefire between Iran and the US. Iran on Thursday released footage of commandos boarding a ship in the vital oil shipping route as Tehran’s air defences engaged “hostile targets”. Follow our liveblog for »»»
Qatar, Mauritania discuss cooperation
Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the State H E Mohamed Mohamed Abdullah Bebane. During the meeting, cooperation between the two countries in the security fields were reviewed, an»»»
Community College, Qatar Scientific Club sign MoU to advance expertise and innovation
Doha, Qatar: Reflecting a shared commitment to integrating the roles of academic and scientific institutions across Qatar, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) and the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding. It aims to strengthen joint collaboration in technical train»»»
On This Day, April 24: Benedict XVI becomes Roman Catholic pope - UPI.com
On April 24, 2005, Benedict XVI was installed in Rome as the 265th Roman Catholic pope. 1 of 4 | Pope Benedict XVI leads the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's square in the Vatican on May 1, 2011. On April 24, 2005, Benedict XVI was officially installed in Rome as the 265th»»»
Manufacturers' new orders in Romania down 4.2pct two months into 2026
Manufacturers' new orders in Romania (domestic and foreign markets) decreased in nominal terms by 4.2% in the first two months of 2026, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The negative trend was a result of decreases in the intermediate goods indust»»»
Gov't amends rules on access for foreign workers - national platform and list of labour shortage
The Government on Thursday adopted an emergency ordinance on access for foreign workers to Romania's labour market, Government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu announced.The normative act aims to reduce illegal migration, protect foreign workers and safeguard the interests of Romanian workers, she told a»»»
Citigroup Warns Romania: Political Uncertainty Increases the Risk of Fiscal Slippage
Political uncertainties increase the probability of fiscal slippage with budgetary deficit over the announced target and put pressure on the Romanian-lei denominated bonds, warn the Citigroup analysts. The domestic government securities market is the main source of funding for the government’s borr»»»
Thai court accepts ethics case against opposition leader, MPs
Bangkok: A Thai court decided on Friday to hear a case against 10 MPs, including the leader of the largest opposition party, for trying to reform the royal insult law, but refrained from suspending them. The progressive People's Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, came second in February's gen»»»
'Cretaceous Kraken' Prowled the Seas During the Age of Dinosaurs
The Kraken is a huge tentacled sea monster from Norse folklore that drags ships and sailors down into the deep. During the age of dinosaurs, new research shows, there existed a creature as close to a real-life Kraken as you could possibly get - an enormous octopus that prowled the seas as an apex p»»»
Central Election Commission Deputy Chair: No Vote Rigging Reported
Interviewed on Bulgarian National Television on Friday, Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chair and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said there were no reports of vote rigging during the April 19 parliamentary elections. She added that she could comment on hypothetical assumptions about manipulat»»»
Israeli enemy forces conducted demolition operations in Bint Jbeil and Hanin on Friday morning: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy forces conducted demolition operations in Bint Jbeil and Hanin on Friday morning: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 24-»»»
US President Donald Trump: Ceasefire in Lebanon has been extended by three weeks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US President Donald Trump: Ceasefire in Lebanon has been extended by three weeks 24-04-2026 00:55 AM Latest News Urgent News Maariv’s Avi A»»»
Behind The Scenes: US-Israeli Military Decisions Shaping Iran's War
Although US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have made the ultimate war and ceasefire decisions regarding Iran, The Jerusalem Post revealed the details and extent to which Israeli Army Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, a»»»
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re fly»»»
Tribunal boosts shareholder claims
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