JAKARTA: A magnitude-6 earthquake struck offshore near Indonesia’s Timor island on Tuesday, according to the country’s geophysics agency, with officials saying the quake did not pose a tsunami threat. The quake’s epicentre was reported at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles), and early reports indic»»»

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri affirmed Lebanon’s rejection of any lines or restrictions imposed upon it in the south, stressing that the Israeli withdrawal from the areas it has invaded must be unconditional. Berri warned that the continued occupation of those areas means a permanent confrontat»»»

Large-scale construction and reconstruction of 40 kilometers of internal roads has begun in Talas, local authorities announced. In the first phase, work is underway on 12 streets totaling 28 kilometers. The project will eventually cover seven more streets. Five contractors have been hired for the p»»»

The UN Security Council on Monday condemned the recent killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, whose death France has blamed on Hezbollah. The Frenchman was killed and three others wounded when their unit was ambushed on Saturday as it headed to a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) outpost cu»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency said Tuesday that an Israeli strike killed three people in the Palestinian territory overnight, with Israeli warplanes seen soaring over the region after the assault, according to AFP journalists. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as»»»

Doha, Qatar: The real estate brokerage profession is one of the core pillars of market organisation as it plays a key role in promoting transparency, building trust among stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks, thereby safeguarding rights and supporting a stable inv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar yesterday announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026m marking a strong start to the year and reflecting a sustained growth trajectory and consistent improvement across its financial and operational performance. Vodafone Qatar sustained its »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB Chairman, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani, announced the Bank’s financial results for the first quarter (Q1) that ended on March 31, 2026, which demonstrated QIIB’s continued delivery of balanced financial and operational performance. For the period ended on Marc»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Head of Iran’s judiciary, Gholam Mohsen Ejei: The blockade of ports and coasts and the attack on an Iranian ship constitute a war crime, an»»»

SAN SALVADOR: Nearly 490 alleged members of the powerful Central American gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), including several alleged leaders, went on trial collectively in El Salvador on Monday, accused of thousands of murders. El Salvador is conducting mass trials of thousands of suspected gang memb»»»

While Ukrainian combat medic Anastasia Podobailo cleaned blood from a wounded soldier’s arm and called him “little bun,” her colleague and husband Mykola Yasinenko checked the patient’s intravenous drip was flowing.The couple navigated their small surgery together and treated the groaning servicema»»»

BRUSSELS/LONDON: ‌Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher ticket prices, campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) said. The rise in jet fuel prices has increased the average fuel »»»

Madrid: Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner Cafu said yesterday he believes this year’s tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first time for 24 years. Cafu was captain when Brazil won their fifth World Cup, beating Germany 2-0 in the 2002 final in »»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Marlen Mamataliev, held talks with Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus. In addition to interparliamentary cooperation, the discussion focused on cancer treatment. Marlen Mamataliev emphasized tha»»»

Japan will ease decades-old arms export rules, the government's top spokesman Minoru Kihara said on Tuesday, a policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas. The new rules end Japan's self-imposed curb on sales of lethal arms as Tokyo seeks to enter the international arms »»»

The four candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general face live hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on their bids to lead the troubled global organization from next year. Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan and Senegal's Macky Sal»»»

New Delhi: India's fertiliser production plunged nearly a quarter in March, official data showed, after natural gas imports used in its manufacture were hit by the Middle East conflict. Natural gas is used to power the production of urea, a key part of the lifeline fertilisers used by India's vast »»»

Doha, Qatar: After defeating Al Hussein, Qatar’s Al Ahli are bracing for a strong challenge against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, with Julian Draxler saying the team will be ready for Cristiano Ronaldo’s side in the AFC Champions League Two semi-final in Dubai tomorrow. Younes Ali-coached Al Ahli delive»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has signed a contract to implement the third cohort of the “Khibarat” (Experiences) programme, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop national competencies and enhance the quality of the education system. The agreement was signe»»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Second half goals from Galeno and Ivan Toney saw Al Ahli Saudi FC overcome a first half deficit to defeat Vissel Kobe 2-1 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium yesterday and book their place in Saturday’s final of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Finals Jeddah 2026. The»»»

Brussels: The State of Qatar has participated in the ninth meeting of the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting was attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy H E Kaja Kallas and D»»»

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sanriku coast off northeastern Japan, triggering tsunami waves of 80cm at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported on April 20, according to Kyodo News. The tremor hit at 4:52 pm at a depth of 19km, recording a maximum in»»»

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»

Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has denied reports that the country’s federal government plans to invest $75mn in the company, pushing back against claims that the move was linked to a potential initial public offering. Local»»»

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has voted overwhelmingly to withdraw political support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, raising the prospect of a government collapse, Agerpres reported on April 20. While the PSD aims to increase its influence over the executive, the attempts may end in»»»

When Europe finances Ukraine, it does so through a complex web of institutions: the European Commission — via the Ukraine Facility, macro-financial assistance and potentially the new €90bn Ukraine Support Loan for 2026-2027 — the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and other multilateral partn»»»

Belarus plans to actively attract labor migrants from Kyrgyzstan. Gennady Kazakevich, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the republic, reported. According to him, the roadmap for developing relations between the two countries for 2025-2027 is aimed, among other things, at attracting labor migra»»»

Kyrgyzstan is increasing the liability of diplomatic employees traveling on foreign business trips. Deputy Foreign Minister, Almaz Imangaziev, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Government, and Regulations of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According »»»

A wildlife hospital in a southeastern Paris suburb is a place of no cuddles but lots of care. It helps injured, sick and orphaned animals — often victims of human activity and increasing urbanization — heal so they can return to their natural habitat. Last week, a female fox cub was found alone in »»»

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen’s death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary o»»»

Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher ticket prices, campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) said. The rise in jet fuel prices has increased the average fuel cost by 88 euros (»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) participated in Phase Two of the ‘Safe Surfing’ Initiative under the ‘My Values Shape My Identity’ project, which is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, by delivering 13 workshops to 879 middle and high school stu»»»

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications showed how intermittent fasting can boost longevity in small worms often used in aging research. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas compared worms that were fed normally to those that underwent a »»»

A warm start to spring after a mild, wet winter has meant optimal conditions for a vivid display of spring flowers in some places this year. Wet earth, plenty of sunshine and a lack of frosts have combined to give some plants a noticeable head start, according to BBC. Gardens in southern England in»»»

Iconic Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahad, widely known as the “Lady of the Gulf Screen”, has died at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness, in a loss that has reverberated across the Arab artistic community. The announcement was made on Tuesday via the official account of the Al Fahad Artistic Produ»»»

Rome: The 2026 conflict in the Middle East is adding further pressure on fragile agrifood systems and global supply chains, threatening the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu tol»»»

Dubai: Two Filipino household workers were fatally shot by their employer inside a residential property in Beirut, Lebanon on April 15, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers confirmed, adding that the suspect has been arrested and remains in police custody pending formal charges. The victims, bot»»»

The Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan approved in the third reading a bill on the construction of a new high-voltage power line from Kemin to Balykchy and a 500-kilovolt substation. The project cost is €67.7 million. The Europe»»»

Kyrgyzstan will become Central Asia’s hub for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Justin Sun, founder of Tron blockchain platform, posted on X after visiting Kyrgyzstan. He said Kyrgyzstan left a deep impression on him. «From the city to the mountains, from conversations to culture, every d»»»

Mexico City: A gunman killed a Canadian tourist and wounded six other people on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the heavily visited destination in central Mexico, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, according to a»»»

SEOUL: The United States has partly restricted the sharing of satellite intelligence on North Korea with South Korea due to recent remarks by Seoul’s unification minister about one of Pyongyang’s nuclear facilities, reports said on Tuesday. Chung Dong-young told South Korea’s parliament last month »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) has reached a new milestone, recording 1.25 million visits in 2025 as the highest since it opened its doors to the public in November 2017, underscoring its growing role as a vibrant cultural and knowledge hub in the country. The figure marks a rise from 1.»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions Monday on 75 people closely tied to members of Mexico's infamous Sinaloa Cartel. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- The State Department has imposed visa restrictions on 75 people with close ties to the Sinaloa »»»

The third annual conference under the SUMMIT (Sofia University Marking Momentum for Innovation and Technological Transfer) project will take place at the Rectorate of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, the university's press office said. The scientific forum will officially open on April 21 at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), one of the centers under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work yesterday launched its new strategy for 2026-2030, marking a significant milestone in its institutional development and a new phase in its efforts to enhance social saf»»»

The buildup of nuclear potential by the United Kingdom and France is leading to an escalating nuclear arms race and is inconsistent with the goals of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. According to the dip»»»

Hong Kong: English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take»»»