Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the receipt of a new investment cash endowment valued at QR100,000, dedicated to supporting the “Waqf Al-Wuqoof” initiative under the Endowment Fund for Righteousness and Piety. The contribution, made by a female donor, will be ov»»»

The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to Islamabad,»»»

Efforts to extend the ceasefire in Lebanon are accelerating amid Israeli reports of a new round of talks at the ambassador level paving the way for direct negotiations. Lebanese officials say a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and US President Donald Trump could be scheduled “at any moment,” s»»»

Construction production volume in Romania in February 2026 was up year-on-year by 13.8% seasonally adjusted, according to data with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released on Monday.Capital repair works and new construction works increased by 20.2% and 15.5%, respectively. Current maint»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority reported strong financial results for 2025 on Tuesday, with revenues rising 19.4 per cent and net profits up 17.8 per cent compared to the previous year, underscoring the resilience of its integrated business model. Announcing the results on X, S»»»

Romania still needs a government team that has the courage and perseverance necessary to honor the promises made to citizens and the financing plans agreed with European partners, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, who had an official meeting with the President of the European Parliam»»»

Save Romania Union (USR) President Dominic Fritz announced that the ministers of the party he leads will continue their activity within the Government, despite the PSD's decision to withdraw the political support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan."Today we had an informal meeting with the presidents »»»

President Nicusor Dan on Monday said that, in the coming period, there will probably be ?turbulence' on the political scene, but that the parties in the current governing coalition reached a consensus on the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and on maintaining the c»»»

On April 21, 1975, Nguyen Van Thieu resigned as president of South Vietnam after denouncing the United States as untrustworthy. 1 of 4 | President Nguyen Van Thieu of South Vietnam is escorted by Vice President Spiro Agnew upon arrival at nearby Andrews Air Force base on April 4, 1973. On April 21,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) has launched a website pertaining to the Graduation Ceremony Class of 2026, which falls under a special tab on the University’s official website. The ceremony website includes information on a number of topics related to the main ceremonies of the graduation event»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared that Tehran will not accept negotiations with Washington under the shadow of threats. In a post on his X handle early Tuesday, Qalibaf denounced US President Donald Trump for acting on a delusion. His remarks came in response to continu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’, by Qatari filmmaker Fatma Al-Ghanim, has been selected for the official programme of the 25th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival 2026, taking place from 3 to 14 June in New York City. The selection marks a significant milestone for Qatar’s film in»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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 (»»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been awarded the Golden Award by Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) at the 12th National Cyber Drill Ceremony (2025), recognising HMC’s outstanding performance across the entire healthcare sector. The National Cyber Drill, conducted annual»»»

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»»»

The International Sambo Tournament was held in Bishkek at the Dynamo Sports Complex from April 18 to April 19. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Nikolai Mikhailov, USSR Master of Sports in Sambo and Judo, Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic, and international extra-class referee. The S»»»

Tisza Party leader and prime minister-designate Péter Magyar on Monday named seven ministers of his future government and announced nine additional ministries at a press conference in Budapest following the first meeting of the party’s parliamentary faction. Magyar said the Tisza government, expect»»»

The Israeli air force conducted a strike on the settlement of Qaaqaaiyet El Jisr in southern Lebanon, injuring six people, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Monday. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed»»»

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items ‌that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items ‌that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»

Ever since the US and Israel began their war against Iran on 28 February, attention has naturally focused on the Gulf and the wider Middle East, with some looking as far as Russia and China as Iran’s natural allies. Yet on the other side of the world, in Latin America, Iran has also had ties. Polit»»»

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capital I»»»

US President Donald Trump said late Monday the United States obtaining uranium from Iran would be "long" and "difficult" in the aftermath of last year's US strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites. "Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran," Trump w»»»

DUBAI: A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallized fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-US talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital. Officials and analysts expect the next round of negot»»»