RIYADH: The current investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s sports sector amount to SR18 billion ($5 billion), paving the way for the market to reach around SR85 billion by 2030, according to Basem Ibrahim, Sport Sector Investment Development Director at the Saudi Ministry of Investment. Ibrahim»»»

Speaking at a longevity forum in Sofia Tuesday, a cardiologist warned of the heightened risks of sedentary behaviour as cardiovascular diseases remain a leading health issue in Bulgaria. Sitting for more than eight hours a day increases the risk of cardiovascular events by over 120%, said Prof. Iva»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov on Tuesday congratulated Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria party on winning Sunday's early parliamentary elections and highlighted the opportunities arising from the fact that they will command a majority in the new National Assembly. Borissov expressed hope that R»»»

DUBAI: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway’s use of the Arabic phrase “Inshallah” during a recent interview has been warmly received online. Offering a moment of cultural resonance amid a reflective conversation about ageing and longevity in the film industry, the actress was speaking to People Magazine w»»»

Those who change the rules will win, not those who know more. Once the privilege of large technology companies, artificial intelligence has today become an everyday tool for almost everyone, from teenagers seeking advice about love to those using it for the simplest decisions like what to cook for »»»

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as a trusted and influential global partner with strong strategic ties to the US, playing a role on the international stage that cannot be overlooked by major powers, a member of the Federal National Council (FNC) said. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»

Hollywood, United States: Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson's biopic, drawing fans of the King of Pop to the iconic California boulevard. The film "Michael" chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one»»»

Russia has been manipulating economic data to project resilience against wartime pressures and Western sanctions, while potentially misleading even President Vladimir Putin about the true state of the economy, according to Sweden’s military intelligence chief. »»»

Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing thanks to the sky high interest rates and economic slowdown? The virtual economy was the bane of the Yeltsin-era. The term was coined by economists Barry Ickes and Clifford Gaddy in »»»

London: Associated British Foods announced Tuesday that it would spin off its budget fashion chain Primark, splitting up one of the country's largest consumer businesses. "A demerger of Primark is the best way to maximise long-term returns for shareholders, reflecting Primark's scale today and the »»»

This week in Iași City, on the 23rd and 24th of April 2026, world-renowned architects and urban planners, international finance institutions, and representatives from the government, civil society, academia, business community, cultural sector, and beyond, are coming together to find practical solu»»»

BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»

Kyrgyzneftegaz OJSC has undergone personnel changes at the board level. The decision was made on April 16 at a board meeting in Kochkor-Ata. According to the company, the powers of the board members Zairbek Azhikulov, Taalaibek Murzakulov, and Kubanychbek Sydykov were terminated early. On the same »»»

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said she expected "positive decisions" on Wednesday to unblock a badly needed 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Ukraine, as hopes rise Hungary will drop its veto. "We expect some positive decisions tomorrow (Wednesday) on the 90 billion loan. Ukraine really needs »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday it has launched an eInvoicing '4-Corner' model, allowing businesses to exchange electronic invoices through accredited service providers as part of a broader push to digitise the country’s financial ecosystem. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download »»»

Romania became Germany’s largest supplier of rapeseed in the first half of the 2025/26 season, with exports of 873,400 tons, surpassing Ukraine. The data comes from the German Federal Statistical Office and is confirmed by the Union for the Promotion of Oilseed and Protein Plants (UFOP): in the fir»»»

Nearly two thirds (62%) of professionals working in the construction and installations sector in Romania expect a decline in the volume of works in 2026, compared with the situation in the previous year, when 48% described themselves as pessimistic, according to data from a specialist report publis»»»

As many as 1,209 electric vehicles were registered in Romania in March 2026, 93% more than in the same month last year, according to a market analysis carried out by one of the most important players in the field of electric mobility in Romania.Data centralised by Lektri.Co show that the growth com»»»

RIYADH: The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority-developed program “Tomoh” has supported 40 companies until listing on Saudi Arabia’s parallel market “Nomu,” according to what the authority told Al-Eqtisadiah. The initiative, dedicated to entrepreneurs, supports high-growth small and medi»»»

Volunteers across Bulgaria have counted nearly 3,600 sparrows at 278 locations as part of the annual We Count Sparrows campaign which highlighting both public engagement and ongoing concerns about urban biodiversity. Information about the campaign was made public Tuesday by the Bulgarian Society fo»»»

Amnesty International Bulgaria presented its annual report, The State of the World's Human Rights, at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Tuesday, assessing conditions in 144 countries. The non-governmental organization has urged governments not to allow the emergence of a global order that und»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Middle East war causing worst energy crisis in history: International Energy Agency chief 21-04-2026 10:45 AM Latest News Urgent News Middl»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is demanding the prompt release of crew members from the Iranian-flagged merchant vessel Touska, seized by the United States in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the crew families aboard, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, warning of th»»»

Dozens of US veterans and family members of military personnel have been arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C, in opposition to the war on Iran. At least 62 people were arrested during the demonstration at the Cannon House Office Building, which was organiz»»»

LONDON: The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. Olly Robbins, former head of the Foreign Office, was fired by Prime Minister Keir »»»

Israeli troops were demolishing Tuesday houses, schools and buildings in the southern border towns of Khiam, Bint Jbeil, Beit Leef, Shamaa, al-Bayyada and Naqoura, in an area in south Lebanon below what Israel called the "yellow Line". The Israeli military also dropped thermal balloons overnight ov»»»

Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia, has detected a number of violations that required legal action against 14 recruitment offices. It decided to immediately suspend the operations of three recruitment offices, while the licences of 11 were revoked f»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s Egyptian Mineral Resources Company reported a significant rise in financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2024/2025, according to outcomes approved during its general assembly chaired by Karim Badawi and attended by officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mine»»»

The EU's top diplomat has said the bloc will gauge the willingness of member states to take measures against Israel, after Spain re-upped demands to suspend a cooperation deal. Foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc are expected to discuss the matter at a meeting in Luxembourg Tuesday after a ca»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s biggest lenders, including Saudi National Bank, Riyad Bank, and Al Rajhi Bank, reported solid first-quarter earnings, supported by steady lending growth and resilient operating income. SNB, the Kingdom’s largest lender, posted a net profit of SR6.42 billion ($1.71 billion) fo»»»

Dubai: The stakes around Shah Rukh Khan’s King have just escalated dramatically and the numbers tell the story. According to trade reports and Times Of India, Pen Marudhar has acquired the film’s all-India theatrical distribution rights for a hefty Rs2.5 billion, positioning it among the most expen»»»

CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading services, including access to local equity markets, has appointed Amr Abdelbaky as the new Chief Executive Officer of CFI Egypt for Brokerage and Securities and Bonds Trading (CFI Egypt). The move reinforces the Group’s focus on st»»»

Global Village is always filled with different fragrances and scents: Hot chocolate and freshly made churros, or maybe some pizzas sizzling in a corner. This time, the air was also filled with hope. After a month of closure due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict, Global Village reopened with much cheer»»»

Luanda, Angola: Pope Leo XIV begins the final leg of his African tour on Tuesday with a visit to Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly vocal defenses of human rights will be closely watched in one of the most closed-off states on the continent. After three days in Angola, the US-born pontiff is»»»

COLOMBO: The United Nations urged Sri Lanka on Tuesday to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners. The UN’s top envoy to the country, Marc-Andre Franche, said survivors and families of vi»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that his country's campaign in Lebanon relied on both military and diplomatic pressure to disarm Iran-allied Hezbollah. "The overarching goal of the campaign in Lebanon is to disarm Hezbollah and remove the threat to the northern communities (of Isr»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre said it will become the world’s first AI-native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at a foundational level across its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development and infrastructure. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

The former Maltese Ambassador to Libya, Charles Saliba, revealed yesterday that he is returning to Tripoli in his two new roles as Economic Attaché, while also representing Malta Enterprise as Economic Envoy to the North Africa region. He explained that his primary objective is to further strengthe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Preliminary Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad as US delegation is already present: Pakistani diplomatic source 21-04-2026 10:38 AM La»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces blew up the Imam Sports Complex in Mays Al-Jabal shortly after midnight,»»»

The Arab American Civil Rights League says it will take action against the US government on behalf of American citizens who have been impacted by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it’s about accountability»»»

The container vessel Touska, seen here off Hong Kong's Ap Lei Chau islet in November 2017, was seized by the U.S. military on Sunday. Iran's Foreign Ministry demanded Tuesday that the United States release the vessel. Photo by Jerome Favre/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- Iran on Tuesday demanded the United S»»»

It was with deep appreciation for the country and its leadership that universities across the UAE began to reopen their doors for students, welcoming them back to in-person classes after weeks of remote learning caused by regional friction, on April 20. One of the first to reopen its campus to pupi»»»

GDANSK, Poland: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for the United States and Iran to de-escalate amid increased tensions over the weekend over the Strait of Hormuz. “Our position remains the same. We need ‌to settle ‌things through diplomacy. ‌Everyone must ⁠calm down,” Macron ⁠said »»»

Tokyo: Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character on Tuesday launched a video games division aiming to release 10 original titles over the next three years. Hello Kitty, which started life as an illustration on a 1970s vinyl coin purse, is emblematic of Japan’s luc»»»

The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as peace talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume on Tuesday in Pakistan were left in limbo. The clock is ticking on a ceasefire deal between the two countries that is set to expire overnight Tuesday. »»»

Switzerland’s Sulzer, a world-leading industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, has signed a joint venture with Jawaby Services & Investments Ltd (JSIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), to provide rotating equipment services in Libya. Sulzer said the new en»»»