Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a new agreement to provide extended insurance coverage for housing loan beneficiaries, in a move aimed at strengthening support for citizens and improving access to financing. The agreement, signed through the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, is with »»»

Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day tour of Africa, a landmark visit that underscores the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic Church — even as it unfolds under the shadow of geopolitical tensions. The trip, covering Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, is the first major interna»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:55 on Monday 13-04-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in Kfar Giladi settlement wit»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have seized a vehicle after its driver was caught performing dangerous stunts and driving recklessly in the Marina, putting lives at risk and disrupting traffic flow. Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic, said the incident fall»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov opened a Public Service and Cultural Center in the town of Gulcho, Alay district. The presidential press service reported. The president participated in the ceremony and cut the red ribbon. The new three-story building is designed to provide state and municipal»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 12:50 and 12:55 on Monday 13-04-2026 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in Misgav Am settle»»»

Doha, Qatar: If you are searching for Qatar offers today, you are not looking for more noise. You are trying to make a fast, confident buying decision without wasting time on scattered flyers, endless tabs, and promotions that may not even apply to you. That is the real problem with modern deal hun»»»

A man has been arrested after breaching security at Ireland’s Shannon Airport and damaging a US military aircraft, in an incident that briefly shut down operations and reignited scrutiny of America’s long-running use of the facility. Footage circulating online appears to show the intruder climbing »»»

BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, flights severely hitMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. It's the fourth strike to hit Lufthansa and some of its subsidiaries this year, just days after cabin cre»»»

Dubai: UAE residents can now obtain their personal credit reports directly from more than 285 Al Ansari Exchange branches across the country, the exchange house announced on Monday after expanding its partnership with UAE's Etihad Credit Bureau. The move, according to a company statement, gives ind»»»

Former prime minister and Continue the Change deputy leader Nikolay Denkov has called for the rapid preparation and adoption of a stable state budget, warning that rising global tensions are already affecting Bulgarian households and the economy, Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria coalition qu»»»

Dubai: Ordering food in the UAE has become second nature. With just a few taps, a meal is on its way a convenience people rely on every day. In a market where this ease is expected, trust is what defines the experience and determines whether it truly works. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi called for accelerating work on the Assiut diesel production complex to help reduce imports and boost local supply. During a virtual meeting of Assiut National Oil Processing Company (ANOPC), the minister said that the project plays an import»»»

One person was killed and five others were injured Saturday night during a shooting a Chik-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 12 (UPI) -- At least six people were shot, and one killed, after several people wearing masks entered a Chick-fil-A restaura»»»

An Egyptian woman and her two children have died after the vehicle they were travelling in fell into the Nile from a river ferry in Egypt’s Sohag governorate, authorities said. The incident occurred near Al Shourania Island in the Maragha district, where the passenger vehicle plunged from the top d»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the appointment of VERMEG, a global provider of mission-critical technology solutions for Market Infrastructures, Collateral Management, and Asset Servicing, as the lead technology partner of a consortium supporting the establishment of a»»»

Lebanese official media reported extensive Israeli strikes across the country's south on Sunday as the health ministry said at least five people were killed and the war's overall toll rose to 2,055 dead. Israel says the fragile Middle East ceasefire does not apply to its battle with the Iran-backed»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over. The Lebanese Red Cross said in a statement that one of its paramedics had been killed in the south.»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday its troops had completely surrounded a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week. The announcement marks a significant advance in Israel's ongoing invasion of southern Lebanon. "The forces of the 98th Div»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced the closure of Mesaimeer Interchange Tunnel for traffic coming from Mesaieed Road towards Rawdat Al Khail Street. The closure, in coordination with General Directorate of Traffic, will start on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 2am to 10am, and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HE Lee Jae-Myung, President of the friendly Republic of Korea, expressing his country’s support and solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian aggression against the State and a number o»»»

France and Britain will work on a "peaceful multinational mission" to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, but it would be "separate from the warring parties", French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday. US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February sparked a region-wide war and brought to»»»

Dubai: Hajj 2026 is weeks away, and for the millions of pilgrims converging on Mecca, one document is non-negotiable - the Nusuk card. Issued by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, it is the mandatory smart ID every registered pilgrim must carry from arrival to departure, granting access to »»»

A 15-year-old boy died on Sunday when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a passing vehicle on a road on the island of Paxi, in western Greece, police said. An 18-year-old passenger was seriously injured and is receiving treatment at the local hospital. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old w»»»

Rome, Italy: Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up. He will be co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce, the brother of D&G co-founder and designer Domenico Dolce, the company said in a»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday its troops had completely surrounded Bint Jbeil, a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week. The announcement marks a significant advance in Israel's ongoing invasion of southern Lebanon. "The forces of »»»

An Israeli airstrike killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, as mediators met leaders from Hamas in an effort to shore up a US-brokered ceasefire deal. Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday it has recorded 6,558 violations of the Easter Truce by the Ukrainian armed forces. "Despite the announcement of the Easter truce, Ukrainian armed forces continued to launch strikes using drones and artillery against our troop positions»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 11:00 on Monday 13-04-2026 Al-Oweida Hill in Odaisseh border town with a swarm of loitering drones,»»»

Ukrainian believers gather to mark Easter near the Church of the Archangel Saint Michael in the Museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography in Pyrohovo village near Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday. A truce had been announced for the Easter holiday, during which both sides accused the other of violations. »»»

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday excise taxes on LPG and kerosene would be trimmed to ease the fuel price shock wrought by the US-Israeli war on Iran. "We were hoping for a good outcome from the peace talks (between) the US and Iran, but it appears they were unable to strik»»»

Suspected militants opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing one of them and wounding four others before fleeing the scene, police said. Two attackers were killed when police returned fire, The Associated Press »»»

With the support of President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, construction of a new municipal logistics center has begun in Naryn district. The office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Naryn region reported. The center will be designed for the storage, transportation, and sorting of ag»»»

Dubai: The Capital Market Authority has introduced a new regulatory framework for virtual assets, setting out a broader and more structured rulebook for firms operating across the sector as activity continues to expand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The framework bri»»»

Dubai: Dubai has signed a strategic agreement with HSBC Bank Middle East to attract more international companies, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals to the emirate, as it steps up efforts to boost foreign capital inflows under its D33 economic agenda. The agreement, signed by th»»»

France will soon organize with Britain a conference aimed at restoring freedom of navigation on the Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, adding ‌that any ‌such naval mission ‌would ⁠be done on a ⁠strictly defensive basis only. "With regards to the Strait of Hormuz, we will be»»»

Port Moresby: Cyclone Maila has resulted in at least 11 fatalities in Papua New Guinea, along with severe flooding and landslides. The National Broadcasting Corporation of Papua New Guinea (NBC PNG) reported that initial estimates indicate more than 10,000 people have been affected, while approxima»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been ousted after 16 years in power, marking a dramatic political shift in one of Europe’s most closely watched elections. In a high-turnout vote, Orban conceded defeat to conservative challenger Peter Magyar, ending a long period of nationalist rule that h»»»

Contract soldier I. uulu A., who had previously sustained a serious gunshot wound at a border post, has died in the hospital. The State Border Service confirmed the news. Related news Border guard shoots himself at Irkeshtam post According to the agency, the soldier, 22, was hospitalized in Gulcho,»»»

An Egyptian blogger has died after jumping from the 13th floor of a residential building in Alexandria’s Smouha district during a live broadcast on Facebook Reels, in an incident that has sparked widespread reaction and renewed debate over mental health and online safety. Authorities identified the»»»

DOHA: Driven by international expansion and record-breaking results Estithmar Holding has decided to distribute20% of capital as share dividends to shareholder for the year ended December 31, 2025 Estithmar Holding’s General Assembly approved a 20% profit distribution of the company’s capital to sh»»»

Israeli attacks on Lebanon intensified Monday, with more than 2,000 martyrs reported so far, as waves of airstrikes and drone attacks pounded southern villages, leaving widespread destruction and deepening fears of further escalation. The Israeli campaign showed no signs of slowing, with a marked e»»»

A total of 17 notebooks and one ledger containing lists of names with corresponding sums, 113 sample ballots for the upcoming elections, and EUR 4,115 in cash have been seized in Pleven Region, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post on Monday. The evidence »»»

Iraq’s oil exports plunged in March to 18.6 million barrels, down from 99.87 million in February – a drop of 81.3 percent - due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to official figures released Monday. The state-run Organization for Marketing of Oil said revenues also have fallen to ju»»»

Industrial output in Bulgaria posted a modest monthly increase in February 2026, but continued to decline sharply on an annual basis, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data from the National Statistical Institute. On a monthly comparison, the industrial production index rose by 0.9% com»»»

A new building for Arabaev secondary school has been completed in Kochkor district, the press service of the Ministry of Construction reported. The facility is designed to accommodate 500 students. Construction began in 2023 and was financed using the republican budget. The total area of the buildi»»»

A suspect has been detained in Sokuluk district on charges of fraud after allegedly deceiving a farmer and unlawfully taking livestock worth 3,853,000 soms. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui region reported. According to police, the victim filed a complaint on April »»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war and was not ⁠supporting a blockade of ⁠the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Starmer ⁠said it was vital to get the Strait reopened. "It is, in my view, vital t»»»