Britain pauses Chagos Islands transfer over Trump opposition - UPI.com
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is pictured in 2025 as it takes off on a combat mission from Diego Garcia, which is located in the Chagos Islands and is considered British Indian Ocean Territory. Britain has abandoned a deal to return the islands to Mauritius after the United States with»»»
AL KHULAIFI MEETS US SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SYRIA
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Doha on Saturday. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Syria and Lebanon and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the reg»»»
Qatar’s letter to UN, SC calls Iran’s attack violation of Security Council resolution
QNA New York Qatar has sent its 14th identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council (SC) for the month of April Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, regarding the latest developments»»»
Qatar Charity, Yemen Humanitarian Fund join hands to implement $180,000 project
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to implement an urgent humanitarian project in Abs District in north-western Yemen. The project aims t»»»
Attack on one Gulf country is an attack on all: Dr. Al Ansari
“We do not accept any distinction between Gulf countries; targeting any one of them is tantamount to targeting all of them,” he said. Addressing reports suggesting that Qatar is paying to halt the attacks, Dr Al Ansari dismissed the claims as baseless. He clarified that the funds being discussed ar»»»
Man arrested after Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Altman’s home and HQ threat
The home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was struck with a Molotov cocktail on Friday, San Francisco police said in a statement later confirmed by Altman. The individual was later arrested after appearing at the company’s headquarters and allegedly threatening to burn it down. The incidents unfolded withi»»»
Plot to destabilize national security, thwarted: Kuwaiti Interior Ministry
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced that a plot aimed at undermining national security and financing terrorist entities was successfully thwarted. Found in possession of sums of money linked to illegal activities, the State Security Service arrested 24 Kuwaiti citizens, one of whom h»»»
Man attacks 3 with machete, killed by police in Grand Central Station - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Blood and a machete lie on the platform after a man was shot by New York Police Department officers inside Grand Central Station in New York City Saturday. Three victims were hospitalized in stable condition with knife wounds and the suspect is dead, according to police. Photo by Olga Fedo»»»
RT’s Steve Sweeney recounts missile strike in Lebanon as Tucker Carlson calls attack deliberate
American journalist Tucker Carlson has said an Israeli strike targeting RT correspondent Steve Sweeney in Lebanon was an “attempted assassination,” as he spoke with the reporter about the attack and his work in conflict zones. Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured last month when an Is»»»
Xi Jinping stresses peaceful relations in talks with Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader amid tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), on Friday and stressed that no global changes would stop “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” including its people across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan became a de facto self-governed terr»»»
Milan's Serie A title hopes in tatters after shock Udinese defeat
Milan, Italy: AC Milan relinquished any remaining hope of winning the Serie A title on Saturday after falling to a shock 3-0 home defeat to Udinese. A Davide Bartesaghi own goal and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp's glancing header in the first half, and Arthur Atta's superb low finish in the 71st minute, left »»»
UAE, Indian foreign ministers discuss regional security
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to discuss regional security following Iran's unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks against the UAE a»»»
Kuwait arrests 24 in plot to fund terrorist activities
Dubai: Kuwait’s State Security Agency has arrested 24 citizens, including one whose citizenship has been revoked, after seizing sums of money linked to illicit activities. Authorities announced they had foiled a plot aimed at undermining national security and financing terrorist entities. Get updat»»»
Appeals panel: Ballroom construction can continue for now - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump shows a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October. An appeals court ruled Saturday that construction can continue on the ballroom. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- A panel of judges said Saturday it will»»»
Transport Ministry announces full return of maritime navigation for 'all types of maritime vessels and ships'
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced the full return of maritime navigation for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 6am to 6pm. "And as per the previous MOT announcement, sailing is allowed all day long for maritime vessels licensed for fish»»»
Iran Has Won the War, It Will Be Up to the US to Secure the Peace: Mohammad Marandi
Whether or not Iran-US peace negotiations succeed depends entirely on the American side, renowned international affairs commentator Dr. Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik, commenting on Saturday's unprecedented face-to-face talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Iran didn’t start the war, it wasn’t the one to es»»»
French, Turkish Presidents discuss US-Iran talks on ending war in phone call
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran talks on ending war and the situation in Ukraine in a phone call today with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Following the call, Macron wrote on X platform that they began by discussing the situation in the Middle East, and»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Numbers out for latest draw – did you get lucky?
Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw on Saturday, several participants have claimed cash rewards. In Draw No. 260411, the winning numbers from the Days section were 26, 13, 18, 6, 4, and 11, while the Months section winning number was 11. Moreover, three residents have each recei»»»
Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins
Kyiv: A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen»»»
In Fiery Speech, Pope Leo Says ‘Enough to War!’
Pope Leo lashed out against warmongers on Saturday while calling on billions of people around the globe to embrace peace and "believe once again in love, moderation and good politics". In one of his most passionate entreaties yet to end the raging conflict in the Middle East, the American pope said»»»
US Warships Transit Strait of Hormuz in Mine Clearance Op
Two US Navy warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz at the start of an operation to clear the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, US Central Command said Saturday. The announcement -- which marks the first such transit since the US-Israeli war with Iran began -- came shortly after Presid»»»
Israel Says Hit Over 200 Hezbollah Targets in Last 24 Hours as Death Toll Passes 2,000
The Israeli military said Saturday it had struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon within the last 24 hours, among them rocket launchers. "In the last 24 hours, the army struck more than 200 Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon. The Israeli air force continues to strike Hezbollah infrastruc»»»
Arab and international firms eye expansion in Syrian market at Agro Syria exhibition
Damascus, April 11 (SANA) – Arab and international companies participating in the 4th Syria International Exhibition for Agricultural Mechanization, Livestock and Agricultural Production Supplies (Agro Syria) expressed interest in expanding their presence in Syria, viewing it as a promising investm»»»
Deployment of New Low-Orbital Broadband Communications Satellite Group 'Major Event' - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the deployment of the new low-orbital broadband communications satellite group a "major event." "First of all, I want to congratulate you and all our cosmonauts, as well as everyone who has been or is involved in space activities, on this holiday. This year, »»»
4 women accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct; 1 claims rape - UPI.com
Rep. Eric Swalwell D-Calif., speaks during a hearing in 2023. Four women have accused him of sexual misconduct. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who is running for California governor, is facing several allegations of sexual misconduct and»»»
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout
Baghdad: Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country's two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority. His election comes as Iraq is reeling from the fallo»»»
Foreign Ministry of Palestine condemns Israeli occupation massacre in Bureij Camp in central Gaza
Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Saturday the massacre committed by Israeli occupation forces in Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza early this morning, which left several Palestinians martyred and injured, including critical cases, marking a new crime within the o»»»
Three killed, others injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon
Beirut: Three people were killed and others injured today in a new Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said in a statement that a strike on the town of Toul, in Nabatieh district, killed three people, including a paramedic, and injured three others, also including»»»
Over 6.57 Million Bulgarians Eligible to Vote on April 19
The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19. The update was provided by Deputy Chairperson and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva, who said preparations are continuing on schedule. Mateva stat»»»
Qatar reiterates support for Syria’s sovereignty and unity
Doha, April 11 (SANA) Qatar has reaffirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing its continued stance in backing the Syrian people. In a statement on the platform X, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Minister of State Mohammed Al-Khulaifi discussed develo»»»
Syria Says Busts Hezbollah-Linked Cell Planning Attack on ‘Religious Figure’
Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that five people had been arrested over a plot to attack an unidentified religious figure in Damascus, alleging the cell was linked to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said security forces observed a woman as she attempted to "»»»
Iraqi Parliament Elects Nizar Amedi as Country’s New President
The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, a largely ceremonial role, following a parliamentary election last November. Amedi, 58, is a former environment minister and has headed the political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (P»»»
Islamabad talks kick off with meeting between Pakistani PM and US Vice President
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks on Saturday in Islamabad with US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, as Islamabad expressed hope that the United States and Iran would engage constructively in the talks it is hosting to reach a lasting peace agreement following a»»»
Libya Signs First Unified State Budget in More Than a Decade
Libya's two rival legislative bodies have approved the country's first unified state budget in more than a decade, its central bank said in a statement on Saturday. The oil-producing North African country has been divided since a 2014 civil war that spawned two administrations in the west and east.»»»
UN Demands Accountability for Violations of Rules of War in Middle East
UN agency chiefs on Saturday demanded an end to impunity for widespread international law violations in the Middle East, as casualties pile up six weeks into the war unleashed by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. In a joint statement, the heads of multiple United Nations agencies said they were "alarmed »»»
Qatar rejects claims of payments, condemns attacks on civilian targets
DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansarihas strongly condemned ongoing attacks in the region, highlighting what he described as a “clear contradiction” in Iranian claims regarding their targets. In an interview»»»
Arsenal suffer major blow in Premier League title charge
London: Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give Manchester City renewed hope they can catch the long-time leaders. The visitors took the lead at a nervy Emirates through Junior Kroupi but Mikel Arteta's men levelled throug»»»
Artemis II crew splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after moon mission - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist as teams work to bring the crewmembers aboard USS John P. Murtha, on Friday, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Califo»»»
Trilateral talks between US, Iran, and Pakistan begin in Islamabad
Islamabad: Trilateral talks between the United States, Iran, and Pakistan began today in Islamabad. Attended by Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, the talks aimed at reaching a permanent peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. In a press statement, a Pakistani source stated that the t»»»
A Syrian Man Buries His Wife and 4 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Beirut
A Syrian man on Saturday buried his wife and four of his five children, killed in the massive wave of Israeli strikes that pounded Beirut earlier this week, laying them to rest in Deir Ezzor province in northeastern Syria. It was not the homecoming they had anticipated when they fled to Lebanon six»»»
US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Pakistan as War’s Fragile Ceasefire Holds
The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Iran'»»»
US warships transit Strait of Hormuz: media
Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States had started "clearing out" the strategic waterway. The US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strai»»»
How Ukrainian spies are allegedly working against Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»
US wants conflict with Iran scaled down, not settled – ex-Gaddafi minister Moussa Ibrahim
Iran should not repeat the mistakes of Libya, which paid a heavy price for trusting the West, the North African country’s former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has warned ahead of the talks between delegations from Washington and Tehran. The first direct meeting between the sides since the U»»»
QFA Refereeing Department briefs clubs on FIFA rule amendments
Doha, Qatar: The Refereeing Department of Qatar Football Association (QFA) held a coordination meeting with clubs via videoconference, as part of its efforts to enhance awareness of the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on updates issued by FIFA»»»
Vance, Iran delegation begin peace talks in Pakistan - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday. Delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting in Pakistan Saturday to discuss ending the war in Iran. Photo by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry/EPA A»»»
Zayed Sustainability Prize expands funding for all finalists
Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at diff»»»
Rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures forecast across UAE Sunday
rain howDubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday as unsettled weather continues, with temperatures set to fall and winds picking up, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective clouds bring»»»
UAE brokers new Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, total hits 6,305
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has brokered a new prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, securing the exchange of 350 detainees involving 175 detainees from each side. The move brings the total number of prisoners exchanged through UAE mediation efforts between the two countries to 6,305. Get updated faster»»»
Qatar records 3,049 land transport transactions in Q1 2026
DOHA: The Ministry of Transport has announced that a total of 3,049 transactions were completed by the Land Transport Affairs sector during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued activity across public transport, road affairs, planning, and licensing services. According to the ministry, La»»»