On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire on the Deepwater Horizon BP oil rig off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and caused a massive oil spill. 1 of 5 | Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon off the coast of New Orle»»»

Authorities in Iowa City are asking the public for help identifying five people of interest related to the early Sunday shooting that left five people wounded. Photo courtesy Iowa City Police Department/Release April 20 (UPI) -- Five people were wounded in a shooting near the campus of the Universi»»»

OneClickDrive, the UAE-based mobility marketplace, is reinforcing its position in Dubai's pre-owned vehicle market by expanding its focus on connecting local sellers with a growing base of buyers, including international trade buyers sourcing vehicles from the emirate. The platform, which initially»»»

Tel Aviv has confirmed a major fracture in the Iranian leadership, which implies a partial collapse of the regime in Tehran in wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran, revealed a report by the Military Intelligence Directorate of the Israeli Army (Aman). According to Aman, the absence of Supreme Leader »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahlibank (ABQK) announced a net profit of QR236m for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, compared to QR229m for the same period in 2025, representing a growth of 2.8%. This performance reflects the bank’s continued disciplined approach to managing its core business, strong financial founda»»»

North Korea fired cluster munitions, which are banned under an international convention, in its latest weapons test, state media reported on Monday.The launch of Sunday followed other tests in recent weeks of weaponry including ballistic missiles and anti-warship cruise missiles. North Korea f»»»

A Ukrainian drone attack killed a man and wounded another in the resort city of Tuapse on the Black Sea in southern Russia, the regional governor said Monday. It was the second assault on the seaport in a matter of days, with drone debris damaging windows in buildings across the city, including apa»»»

Revolut customers in Romania completed more than 324,000 donation transactions over the past year, ranking third globally by total amounts donated, behind only Irish and British users.According to the company's internal data published on Tuesday, Romanians donated more than EUR 464,000 over the pas»»»

Romania's insurance market continued to grow in 2025, with the total volume of gross written premiums reaching approximately 25.8 billion lei, up 10% compared with the previous year, according to a statement from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).According to the cited source, the evolution»»»

Insurance companies paid out RON 209 million (EUR approx. 42 million) in 2025 to repair insured homes, up 14% year-on-year, according to data from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), cited in a press release by the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Romania.According to»»»

Fintech companies Finqware and Ebury have entered a strategic partnership to automate financial operations for their shared clients by integrating payment services and multi-currency accounts into a unified real-time liquidity management platform. The companies say the collaboration will significan»»»

Radu Craciun is retiring from the position of president - general manager of BCR Pensii, after a 10-year mandate, with the company's management being taken over by Cristian Pascu, according to a press release."BCR Pensii announces the retirement of Radu Craciun from the position of President and Ge»»»

Individuals in Romania will be included on a shame list for outstanding tax debts of at least RON 1,200, while legal entities will get the same treatment for such debts at least RON 5,000.The size was established by a decision on Thursday passed by the government, spokesperson for the government Io»»»

Skopje, 18 April 2026 (MIA) - The government at its session on Saturday, after reviewing the current economic situation and the impact of global price shocks on the domestic market, decided to extend the measure to reduce excise taxes on oil derivatives, effective until May 4. According to the calc»»»

As Qatar continues to position itself as a regional hub for quality education and knowledge-driven development, institutions that combine global academic standards with local relevance are playing an increasingly significant role. Among these, MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education has emerged as a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Pre-Prepared Explosives Devastate Israeli Armored Convoy Between Taybeh and Deir Siryan 20-04-2026 09:28 AM Islamic Res»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Pre-planted explosive devices detonated yesterday, Sunday, targeting an Israeli armored convoy moving from the town of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC), in cooperation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, held a training course titled “In Times of Crisis: Key Legal Aspects Amid Economic Changes”, delivered via video conferencing by lawyer Abdullah Al Ajmi from Abdullah Al Ajmi Law Firm. Also attending the event was Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL) begins today. The tournament will run until April 22, 2026, at Mall of Qatar, with 12 teams (2025-2026 season Qatar Stars League clubs) competing divided into two groups. Group A consists of Al Rayyan, Al Duhail, Al Arabi, Qata»»»

As of today, only 24 Great Patriotic War veterans remain in Kyrgyzstan, including survivors of the Siege of Leningrad and former concentration camp prisoners. The Ministry of Labor reported. Of them, 8 are direct war participants. By region, the distribution is as follows: Additionally, there are 6»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face questions from members of parliament on Monday in the wake of revelations that former US ambassador Peter Mandelson failed the vetting process for his position. Starmer's govenment has been embriloed in controversy since new details emerged about the depth o»»»

About 68,000 jobs were posted in quarter 1 on eJobs and iajob.ro platforms, while the number of applications reachd 3.7 millions, on the rise by 24% against 2025, on a labor market marked by prudence, but with a positive part time job offer evolution, according to an eJobs Romania press release. “A»»»

Elbit Systems reaffirms its commitment to deliver the Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned aircraft systems by mid-year, subject to final coordination between all parties involved, the company announced in a release.Elbit Systems President Bezhalel Machlis, together with Lior Ben Dor, Ambassador of the »»»

Romania has won USD 500 million for its natural gas infrastructure, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Friday in a social media post after a meeting in Washington with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, which was also attended by Romania's Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare."In Washington, toge»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that he had stirred up the hornets' nest quite a lot during his term by curbing abuses of the state budget and cutting back privileges."During this term, I've caused quite a disturbance. Think about how we limited the plundering of the state budget, we lim»»»

The chairman of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, declared on Friday that the Social Democrats will initiate a bill that would prohibit the sale of shares from high-performing state-owned companies.He declared, in a press conference held in Sighetu Marma?iei, that the ban will be »»»

Romania does not need a political crisis, because it has complicated problems to solve, related to the deficits accumulated in past years, but also to the absorption of funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan by the end of August, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan warned on Friday.The statem»»»

Prince Radu met on Saturday, at the Papal Palace in Cairo, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II.Afterwards, His Royal Highness visited the ancient Coptic church located near the Papal Palace, as well as the "Saint Apostle and Evangelist Mark" Coptic Orthodox Cathedral."The Coptic Orthodox Church is one of»»»

In a historic first, Anda Filip has been elected the ninth Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the first woman to hold the post in the IPU's 137-year history, IPU announced in a press release on Sunday.Anda Filip was elected at the 152nd IPU Assembly in Istanbul, hosted by the»»»

The Presidential Administration will organize, between May 5 and 9, at the initiative of President Nicu?or Dan, a series of events within the "European Week at Cotroceni Palace" project.According to a press release sent on Saturday by the Presidential Administration, the main objective of this init»»»

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that Europe must seek to develop its own ballistic missile defense system. In a statement, Zelenskyy added that Ukraine is already in talks with several countries regarding the establishment of such a system, noting that his country needs to bu»»»

Istanbul: On its closing day in Istanbul, Turkiye, the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) unanimously adopted the resolution on the emergency item submitted by the State of Qatar along with a number of other countries, entitled: “the urgent need for coordinated parliament»»»

Doha, Qatar: The English-language religious lessons held in mosques, organised by the Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center for Muslim communities have continued with the attendance of dozens of people. These sessions aim to enhance religious awareness among participants and c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan and Al Arabi secured their places in the Amir Cup basketball semi-finals after dominant quarterfinal wins at Al Gharafa Arena yesterday. Al Rayyan overpowered Al Gharafa 104–82 in a high-tempo contest marked by sharp offensive execution and quick transitions. They established»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lecturers from the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center addressed the topics of bullying and crisis management during school lectures held in three schools, with a total attendance of 280 male and female students. The school lecture programme is considered one of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar claimed a landmark result at the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps, topping the 992-AM class and finishing second overall in the 992 category during the latest round of the 24H Series at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium from April 16 to 19. The result was delivered by drivers Abdul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan SC defeated Al Qadsia SC 2-0 in the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) semi-final at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, moving within one step of securing a second title in as many weeks. Roger Guedes and Aleksandar Mitrovic, who were also on target in the 2-0 win over Muaither in the QSL»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate p»»»

A job fair, Career Day, and Open Day will be held at K. Karasayev State University in Bishkek on April 23. The press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported. Approximately 100 state, municipal, and private organizations are expected to participate in the event. Emp»»»

Dubai: Grocery shopping in the UAE is set to become more transparent and data-driven following the launch of a new digital platform that tracks essential goods prices across major retailers, giving residents a clearer view of where and how to spend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will try on Monday to get a grip on a crisis that has left power slipping from his grasp. Starmer will face a tough barrage of questions in Parliament when he stands up to explain why Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished politician and friend of Jeffrey Epstein, »»»

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, its government news agency said on Monday, confirming the latest in a flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state. The Sunday launches, which were supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, aimed to "»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Royal Thai Embassy in partnership with 12 Thai restaurants across Qatar is delighted to present ‘Together at the Table: Thailand & Qatar’, an exclusive culinary initiative that brings the warmth of Thailand’s kitchens directly to the people of Qatar. From April 22 to May 9 2026, a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Culture and Arts Section at the Student Activities Department of Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Children’s Literature Initiative at the Qatari Forum for Authors, organised ‘Comicsthon’, a Comic Story Race, under the theme ‘Create a Child’s Story,’ with wide partic»»»

  While president Volodymyr Zelenskiy maintains a show of defiance, Ukraine is being steered towards a difficult postwar period by the new presidential office chief who might also rule the country one day. »»»

While President Volodymyr Zelenskiy maintains a show of defiance, Ukraine is being steered towards a difficult postwar period by the new presidential office chief who might also rule the country one day.  These days, »»»

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»»»

The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after China unveiled new incentives for the island. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, announced meas»»»

A man shot dead eight children -- seven of them his own -- early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said. The early morning massacre at a gray house in the city of Shreveport was the deadliest mass shooting in the Un»»»