Education Ministry launches expanded 2026-27 scholarship plan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026–2027 academic year, introducing a range of qualitative programs and benefits aimed at enhancing human capital and aligning higher education outcomes with the strategic needs of »»»
India orders school water bells to beat heat
New Delhi: Schools in India's capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. Summer heat in the world's most populous nation can be brutal -- putting millions of people at risk, with nearly 11,»»»
US-Iran Talks Test Power Balances in Tehran as National Security Council Comes to the Forefront
After US-Israeli bombardment eliminated Iran’s supreme leader and much of its top echelons, the country’s leadership didn’t fall apart — but negotiations to end the war offer a new test. For decades, the supreme leader successfully managed several powerful factions, bringing to heel those who chall»»»
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Washington, Tehran, Islamabad and Paris: President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and st»»»
Ernazar Akmataliev tops UWW World Wrestling Rankings - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s athlete Ernazar Akmataliev has topped the UWW world rankings. The freestyle wrestler took third place, winning bronze, at the Asian Championships held in Bishkek. It was previously reported that Ernazar Akmataliev signed a contract with the Real American Freestyle league (USA). It was »»»
IMF Managing Director Praises Bulgaria for Anti-Crisis Measures amid Energy Crisis
In an interview for BTA, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Bulgaria's smooth accession to the eurozone, as well as its policy in response to the energy crisis that followed the military conflict in the Middle East. Following the spring meetings of the »»»
North Korean hackers suspected of $300 mn crypto heist
Seoul: A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly $300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme»»»
Teacher resigns following incident in Jalal-Abad region - | 24.KG
A video of a teacher physically assaulting a student has been posted on social media. The Ministry of Education commented on the situation. According to the Education Department of Suzak district of Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on March 25, 2026, at A. Gaidar secondary school No. 22. «A»»»
Lebanese State Not Seeking Confrontation with Hezbollah but Won’t Be Intimidated, PM Says
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not allow itself to be intimidated as it prepares direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to see how »»»
Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in limbo. The move comes amid mounting diplomatic pressure, with Pakistan scrambling to bring both side»»»
Pentagon Requests Record $50Bln for Military Intelligence in 2027
The US Department of War said it had requested a record $50 billion for the military intelligence program in fiscal year 2027, a 49% increase compared to 2026. "Today, the Department of War released the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) top line budget request for fiscal year 2027. The total was »»»
Trump has lost the Iran war, but how badly?
The United States has a history of mistaking defeats in war for victories. In 1973, Richard Nixon declared his administration had achieved a “Peace with Honour,” which didn’t betray Washington’s South Vietnamese allies, but barely two years later, Saigon fell. In May 2003, George W Bush announced t»»»
Kyrgyzstan could rank among global leaders in films per capita - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is rapidly increasing its film production and could soon rank among the world’s leaders in the number of films produced per capita. Director Suyun Otkeev reported. Despite its relatively small market, the country’s film industry has been accelerating significantly. Around 50 films were p»»»
War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children
BARIKOT, Afghanistan: There are no children in the Afghan border village of Barikot, where the school has been smashed by shells and the playground sits deserted after weeks of war with Pakistan. Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists»»»
German police launch raids against Syrian trafficking ring
BERLIN: German police launched mass raids Tuesday targeting a trafficking ring accused of fraudulently using Syrian refugees’ residency documents to enable compatriots to come to Germany. Around 1,000 officers were deployed to search more than 50 residential and business premises in and around the »»»
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
GLASGOW, Scotland: The most serious cyberattacks in the UK are now carried out by hostile nations including Russia, Iran and China, the head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) will say in a speech Wednesday. Richard Horne, the head of the NCSC — part of the U.K’s signals intelligence»»»
Argentina's Milei cements Israel alliance as self-declared world's most Zionist president
Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»
US and Cuba talk in Havana but cannot agree on what was said
Cuba has confirmed that senior officials from Havana and Washington held face-to-face talks on the island in early April, in the highest-level diplomatic encounter between the two governments in nearly a decade, as the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-run island shows »»»
Peru scales up solar capacity as Sunny complex reaches 345 MW
Peru’s photovoltaic sector is moving from a pipeline of announced projects to tangible capacity additions, with recent developments indicating a structural acceleration in utility-scale solar deployment. The most imm»»»
ISTANBUL BLOG: Message for the CHP. The number of jailed opposition mayors in Turkey has reached 24
The number of jailed main opposition party mayors in Turkey reached 24 as of April 18, according to data compiled by Intellinews. Official statistics covering the wide-scope operations are not available. (See sta»»»
Truth or Fake - Was Donald Trump 'blocked' from using the nuclear codes against Iran?
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson alleged on a podcast this week that President Donald Trump wanted to use the nuclear codes against Iran during an emergency White House meeting, but that he was stopped by General Dan Caine, Chairman of his Joint Chiefs of Staff. He described the interaction as "qui»»»
Top Lebanese official makes warning
Israel carried out an airstrike in the Wadi Houjeir valley in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according to local outlet L’Orient-Le Jour, despite a truce that came into effect on Friday. The Israeli army has also accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, while the Iran-backed group says it is hold»»»
Why France’s far right is dining with the country’s business elite
France’s far-right National Rally party president Jordan Bardella sat down for lunch Monday with the country’s leading employer federation, marking the latest step in a years-long campaign to woo business leaders in the lead-up to next year’s presidential election – and once again revealing th»»»
Frangieh to Aoun: Even Bashir Gemayyel Failed to Impose “Peace” When Israeli Tanks Were in Beirut
The head of the Marada Movement in Lebanon, Suleiman Frangieh, affirmed that the Resistance is a result of occupation, and what is happening today in the South — the “yellow line” and other matters — gives it full legitimacy to continue. Frangieh added during an interview with Al-Mayadeen channel t»»»
US and Cuba talk in Havana but cannot agree on what was said
Cuba has confirmed that senior officials from Havana and Washington held face-to-face talks on the island in early April, in the highest-level diplomatic encounter between the two governments in nearly a decade, as the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the communist-run island shows »»»
COMMENT: Rising pressures on Iranians in the UAE
For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge. »»»
COMMENT: Rising pressures on Iranians in the UAE
For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge. »»»
COMMENT: Rising pressures on Iranians in the UAE
For over a century, the geographical gap between the southern coast of Iran and the bustling ports of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was less a barrier and more a bridge. However, the recent war on Iran by the US and Israel and Iran's response to GCC neighbours has all but burnt that bridge. »»»
The Kazakh fintech Freedom Holding sets its sights on the world
Freedom Holding Corp has undergone a transformation that few could have predicted. It listed on Nasdaq in 2019 as a mid-sized Kazakh brokerage, the first Kazakh brokerage ever to list in the US, yet today it is a $9.6bn fintech platform with operations spanning Central Asia, Europe, the US and the »»»
Putin says Russia "knows how it will end" in Ukraine but will not announce war goals publicly
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow already knew how the war in Ukraine would end but would not make public statements on the outcome, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. The remarks, delivered at a domes»»»
Putin says Russia "knows how it will end" in Ukraine but will not announce war goals publicly
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow already knew how the war in Ukraine would end but would not make public statements on the outcome, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. The remarks, delivered at a domes»»»
JPMC raises capital to JD500m, approves 170% dividends
AMMAN — The General Assembly of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) has approved the board of directors' report on the company's 2025 operations and its future action plan during its 72nd ordinary meeting.During the meeting, held via video conference and led by JPMC Chairman of the Board of D»»»
Brighton crush Chelsea to pile pressure on under-fire Rosenior
BRIGHTON: Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior. Rosenior’s side produced one of their worst performances of a miserable season as Ferdi Kadioglu »»»
A heart for healing: The journey of Dr Shahid Khalil Pathan
In the evolving landscape of modern cardiology — where technology advances rapidly and clinical demands grow increasingly complex — Dr Shahid Khalil Pathan has built a career defined not only by precision and expertise, but also by a deeply human approach to healing. Currently serving at Naseem Med»»»
PISQ organises ‘Echoes of Devotion – Edition 2’ Qirat competition
The Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) successfully organised its Qirat competition titled “Echoes of Devotion – Edition 2” under the patronage of Principal Ch Muhammad Afzal, creating a spiritually uplifting and disciplined environment for students to showcase their Qur’anic recitation ski»»»
Qatar’s expanded government scholarship plan for 2026-2027 academic year launched by MoEHE
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched government scholarship plan for the 2026–2027 academic year, introducing new academic pathways and expanded financial support aimed at building national expertise in priority sectors. The plan has been presented at a press con»»»
Qatar participates in 38th session of FAO Regional Conference for NENA
QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the 38th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA), held in the United Arab Emirates via video conferencing. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Underse»»»
HMC’s NMHH handles over 19,000 calls in 2025
Tribune News Network Doha The National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) at Hamad Medical Corporation is marking its 6th anniversary and has had a further year of growth and success. The service is the primary point of access for mental health support in Qatar, offering a fully confidential, rapid resp»»»
Qatar beach handball team opens Sanya Games with victories over Pakistan and Oman
Sanya: Qatar’s national beach handball team began their campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 with two well-deserved victories over Pakistan and Oman in the opening matches of the men’s competition, which got underway yesterday. President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of»»»
Canadian tourist killed in Mexico pyramid shooting spree (GRAPHIC VIDEOS)
A lone gunman has killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several others, including a Russian national, at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico. The assailant took his own life after being injured and surrounded by security forces, according to the Mexican authorities. The UNESCO-protected »»»
Rate of depression in United States continues at higher level - UPI.com
People gather in November 2024 in New York City. A new Gallup poll shows 19.1% of U.S. adults say they’re depressed or are receiving treatment for depression, which translates to about 51 million people in the country. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- In the first »»»
Russia says freed two hostages taken by jihadists in Niger
MOSCOW: Russia’s army said Tuesday its Africa Corps unit had freed two hostages — employees of Russian geology company — held in Mali, almost two years after they were captured by an Al-Qaeda-linked group in neighboring Niger. In August 2024, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) re»»»
Trump Says Ceasefire to Persist as Iran Has Rejected New Talks under Threats
US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran until talks between the two sides are “concluded” despite previously saying he wouldn’t extend the deadline. Trump said he is granting the ceasefire extension at Pakistan’s request, and blamed Iran’s delay of response to t»»»
Morocco expects strong cereal output after winter floods
RABAT: Morocco’s agriculture minister said Tuesday the country expected a strong cereal harvest after massive rains over the winter, with output estimated to reach nearly 9 million tons — more than double last year’s. “Owing to the significant rainfall... cereal production should reach nearly 90 mi»»»
Trump says Anthropic is ‘shaping up,’ open to deal with Pentagon
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Anthropic was “shaping up” in the eyes of his administration, opening the door for the AI company to reverse its blacklisting at the Pentagon. Trump directed the government in February to stop working with Anthropic. The Pentagon followed up b»»»
Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great’s death
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: One of Diego Maradona’s daughters lashed out at neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, who was considered her father’s primary physician at the time of his death, during a negligence trial Tuesday. Gianinna Maradona, in a court in the Buenos Aires town of San Isidro, testified in the»»»
RFK Jr. says he never talked to Trump about Schwartz CDC nomination - UPI.com
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies hearing on the budget for the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., on April 16. On Tuesday, Kenn»»»
What backup routes can Gulf countries use instead of Strait of Hormuz?
Dubai: The disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is exposing a structural constraint in global energy markets: alternatives exist, but were they ever designed to fully replace the corridor? Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The strait »»»
Attacks by pro-Iran militias strain Iraq’s sovereignty, fray ties with Gulf Arab neighbors
LONDON: On March 26, representatives of the US and Iraqi governments gathered in Irbil for the first meeting of the new US-Iraq High Joint Coordination Committee, set up at Washington’s urging in a bid to keep Iraq out of the current conflict in the region. The following day, the US Embassy in Bagh»»»
EU's top court finds Hungary violated law with anti-LGBTQ reforms - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A participant holds a rainbow flag during the gay pride parade in downtown Budapest, Hungary, on July 24, 2021. On Tuesday, the European Union's top court said Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violated the EU's treaty. File Photo by Szilard Koszticzak/EPA-EFE April 21 (UPI) -- The European»»»