Napoli draw at Parma gives Inter chance to put one hand on Serie A title
Parma, Italy: Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered a blow with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma which gave league leaders Inter Milan the chance to move nine points clear. Napoli's Scottish midfielder #8 Scott McTominay reacts at the end of the Italian Serie A football match between Parma and Napoli a»»»
Death toll from floods in Afghanistan rises to 179
Kabul: The death toll from the devastating floods and torrential rains that recently struck several provinces in Afghanistan has risen to 179, in addition to 236 injured. In a statement, Afghanistan's disaster relief authorities said that 22 people had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the death »»»
Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1
Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year afte»»»
Union Berlin appoint first female head coach in Bundesliga history after Baumgart sacking
Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday. Eta becomes the first female top-flight coach of a men's team in a major European league. The 34-year-old, who was »»»
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince begins state visit to China
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Sunday arrived in Beijing at the start of an official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors. The vi»»»
Syrian-Jordanian Joint Statement outlines roadmap for Amman meeting outcomes
Amman, Apr. 12 (SANA) Syria and Jordan affirmed on Sunday their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing a comprehensive strategic partnership, following the second session of the Higher Coordination Council held in the Jordanian capital. The session was co-chaired by Minister of»»»
Atal delivered 500 units in Q1 ‘26
Atal handed over a total of 500 residential and commercial units to clients in Q1 2026, compared to 218 units a year earlier, the company said. The highest number of units was delivered in the Tri-City (127), followed by Łódź (97), Katowice (88), Wrocław (72), Poznań (50), Kraków (42), and Warsaw (»»»
Small developers struggling to go it alone
Mergers and acquisitions are expected to accelerate in Poland’s residential real estate sector, driven by market fragmentation, rising land costs, stricter regulations, and succession challenges. Deals such as acquisitions by Dom Development and Develia show how companies can quickly expand scale, »»»
Women in EU earn on average 11.1% less than men with lower pensions
Women in the European Union earn on average 11.1% less than men, and their pensions are 24.5% lower, increasing their risk of poverty. The pay gap fell slightly from 12% in 2023, with the highest disparity in Estonia at 18.8%, while Poland recorded a low 4% gap. Pension inequality remains significa»»»
Bogdanka reports net profit over PLN 260 mln in ‘25
LW Bogdanka reported solid 2025 results, with net profit of about PLN 264 mln and revenues exceeding PLN 2.8 bln, despite a challenging market. Coal sales fell 5.6% y/y to 7.7 mln tonnes, while production also declined slightly. The company maintained strong liquidity and a leading 30.4% share in s»»»
Companies are focusing on IT and people, but risks are emerging
Polish companies plan to focus in 2026 on digitalization and human capital, with 43% intending to increase spending on IT and 39% on employees. Equipment purchases rank third at 36%, followed by investments in new products, expansion, and R&D. Most firms, however, aim to maintain current investment»»»
The Spacecraft That Took Humanity to Stars
Vostok, also called model 3KA, was the first Soviet series of crewed spacecraft developed by Experimental Design Bureau 1 under the leadership of Sergei Korolev between 1958 and 1963 for missions in low Earth orbit. On April 12 1961, Vostok-1 carried Yuri Gagarin on the first-ever human spaceflight»»»
I accidentally landed an exclusive with a Hungarian minister at my polling station
In the highly orchestrated world of Hungarian politics, where government ministers rarely stray from the safety of state-controlled media, reality sometimes bypasses the gatekeepers. On election day, while waiting in line to vote with my family, I found myself standing just paces away from Gergely »»»
Qatar Football Association concludes third referees course
Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Refereeing Department announced the conclusion of its third internal course for new referees for the 2025-2026 season. The course was held as part of QFA's strategic plans to develop Qatari refereeing personnel and nurture promising talent. Sixteen male an»»»
Arab Parliament says execution law for Palestinian prisoners threatens global justice system
Cairo: The Arab Parliament announced on Sunday that it launched a broad international campaign across parliamentary, human rights, and international levels to confront the so-called execution law for Palestinian prisoners approved by Israel's Knesset. In a statement, the Arab Parliament stressed th»»»
Israeli occupation forces arrest 2 Palestinian women from Al Aqsa courtyards
Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces arrested two Palestinian women on Sunday from the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. The Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) said that the occupation forces stopped the two women while they were in the courtyards of the mosqu»»»
UAE President receives Indian Minister of External Affairs
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. During the meeting, Dr Jaishankar conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and his wishes for the »»»
Rapid Recovery of Oil Facilities Reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Reliability as a Global Energy Supplier
Saudi Arabia demonstrated exceptional readiness and a rapid response in containing the fallout from the recent attacks on some of its oil facilities, restoring operations in record time. It swiftly repaired damage and brought production systems back online with high efficiency. The Kingdom’s succes»»»
The MEO publishes the broad highlights of the new Investment law referred to the Egyptian parliament for approval
Foreign investors will have the right to transfer their profits abroad and liquidate their activities in accordance with the regulations set by the Central Bank of Egypt Foreign investors shall have the right of residence in Egypt during the duration of the project. The goods and materials exported»»»
Russia's Space Potential Increasingly Contributing to Economy, Security - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's space potential has been increasingly contributing to the national economy, security and sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. "Russia's space potential has been increasingly benefiting the economy and the quality of life, security and national sovereignt»»»
CEN-SAD: Tunisia calls for coordinated action to address regional challenges
Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti pointed out that the current challenges facing the region call upon the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) member States to exert joint...»»»
Saving a centuries-old Japanese confection from extinction
Kyoto: Near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden lies the traditional Japanese sweets shop Suhamaya. In the shop’s display window facing Marutamachi Street, passersby can see a confection known as "suhama,” which has a unique design inspired by the shape of a beach. Suhama is said to have originated in »»»
Russia to establish national shipbuilding research center
Moscow: The Russian government has approved the creation of a national research center dedicated to shipbuilding, as part of the effort to strengthen coordination in maritime research, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The center will be formed through the reorganization of the»»»
China's Wuhan launches direct passenger route to Jakarta
Wuhan: A new direct air route linking central China with Southeast Asia was launched on Sunday, with the inaugural flight departing from Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, to Jakarta. The route marks the first direct connection between the two cities. Flight MF8683, carrying more than 150 passengers»»»
Putin Offers to Mediate Peace in Call with Pezeshkian, Tehran Says 3,375 Killed in US-Israel war
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday that he was ready to help mediate efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, the Kremlin said, AFP reported. "Vladimir Putin emphasized his readiness to further facilitate the search for a political and dipl»»»
Irish ministers to hold emergency meet over fuel cost protests
London: The Irish government was on Sunday due to hold an emergency cabinet meeting to sign off on measures aimed at ending fuel cost protests that have endangered the functioning of the country's emergency services. Hauliers and agricultural contractors began a series of protests on Tuesday over s»»»
Jordan King discusses cooperation opportunities with Syrian delegation
Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan met today with the Syrian ministerial delegation participating in the second session of the Higher Coordination Council between Jordan and Syria to discuss opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in various fields. During the meeting, the Jordanian »»»
What Effect do Painkillers Have on Blood Pressure?
People with high blood pressure should exercise caution when using over-the-counter painkillers. No medication is entirely risk-free. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Patients with hypertension are advised to av»»»
How Does Mental Health Affect Diabetes Patients?
Mental health has a direct and bidirectional impact on people with diabetes. Psychological stress such as loneliness, anxiety and depression can raise blood sugar levels through hormonal effects, while also reducing motivation for self-care. According to Healthline, estimates suggest that about 10%»»»
Hearing Aids Can Seem Like a Big Step. This NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Doesn't Regret Taking It
Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn't hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her entrances because the music sounded too soft. Without telling anyone, she finally made an appointment to get her hearing checked. Mearns learned that she had hearing lo»»»
World urges respect for Iran-US truce, Putin says willing to mediate
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and world leaders quickly urged both sides to pursue the diplomatic route to peace. U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks -- the highest»»»
Hezbollah denies link to cell accused of planning Damascus attack
Hezbollah denied on Sunday any link to a cell accused by Syrian authorities of planning an attack on a religious figure in Damascus, saying it conducts no activity in the country. Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that security forces had arrested a woman attempting to plant an explosive devi»»»
Abu Dhabi Police urge public not to hold celebratory parades without authorisation
The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has called on the public not to organise any celebratory marches or gatherings unless they are pre-approved by the relevant authorities. The force emphasised the importance of adhering to applicable laws and regulations to safeguard public safety and preven»»»
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 52: High time to come back – why MNCs belong back in Russia
There is a time for goodbye – and a time for reunion. When foreign companies beat a hasty retreat from Russia in 2022 amid the Ukraine conflict, they framed their departures as a moral necessity. In truth, for many, it was a costly act of panic: Abrupt, politically driven, and strategically short-s»»»
Loggerhead sea turtle rescued by fishermen in Golf of Monastir
Tunis, April 12 (TAP)- A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was rescued Saturday by fishermen in the Golf of Monastir after swallowing a hook, Notre Grand Bleu said. The fishermen alerted the organisation and transported the animal to its...»»»
Golden Eagle Soars over England’s Skies after Century and a Half of Absence
Golden eagles could return to England’s skies after an absence of more than 150 years, according to a study that identified eight areas capable of supporting populations of the species. The government has allocated about £1m for a reintroduction programme, according to The Guardian. “The world is g»»»
Bahrain offers public schools choice between in-person classroom and remote learning
Dubai: Bahrain’s Ministry of Education has announced that students in public schools will be given the option to continue remote learning or return to in-person classes from April 19. The decision applies to all educational stages, with schools set to contact students and parents this week to confi»»»
Iran Wants Total End to War, Not Temporary Ceasefire Allowing US and Israel to Regroup: Prof
The US and Israel are facing “severe political and military problems” and looking for a “pause” in hostilities “to reload and regather, refocus and try again” against Iran. That’s not what Tehran is after, says Daffodil University journalism professor Greg Simons. The June 2025 war and the current »»»
[Interview] Hungarian journalist on life in Orbán’s media: ‘The moment they told me what I couldn’t ask, I knew it wouldn’t last’
Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»
800 ships stranded in Hormuz, Al Jaber flags supply risk
Dubai: Fresh figures shared on Sunday by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber point to a sharp escalation in disruptions across the Strait of Hormuz, with at least 22 ships attacked, 10 crew members killed and close to 800 commercial vessels now stranded, including almost 400 oil tankers. Sign up for our daily»»»
New Iraqi president officially assumes office
Baghdad: New Iraqi President Nizar Amidi officially assumed office today. The Iraqi Presidency stated in a press release that President Amidi officially assumed his duties as President of the country during a presidential ceremony held at Baghdad Palace. The statement added that following the offic»»»
Kuwait adds 25 names to terror list, bringing total to 219
Dubai: Kuwait has added 25 new names to its national terrorism list, including 24 citizens and one non-Kuwaiti, bringing the total number of individuals and entities designated to 219. According to Al Rai Arabic daily, the move was announced by the Special Committee tasked with the implementation o»»»
Trump Says US Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Will Begin Shortly
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would soon start the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent Iran from using what he described as "extortion." "The Blockade will begin shortly. Other Countries will be involved with this Blockade," Trump w»»»
Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks
Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and Malaysia to discuss energy and food security, his office said on Sunday, continuing regional efforts to shore up fuel supplies for a nation reliant on imports. Albanese will travel to Brunei and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 »»»
Olive oil: Four Tunisian companies at Anuga Select Brazil International fair
Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - Four Tunisian companies operating in the olive oil field have participated in the Anuga Select Brazil International fair for the Food and Beverage sector, held on April 7-9 in São Paulo. Organised by the Arab-Brazilian...»»»
Ben Gvir, Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning with a group of settlers, under the protection of Israeli police. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that “during the incursion, settlers performed Talmudic prayers in the courtyards of»»»
US mine-clearing operation in Strait of Hormuz: How it works and why it matters
Dubai: The United States has begun a high-stakes operation to clear suspected Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships, underwater drones and specialised helicopters to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers — the USS Frank »»»
Qatar announces 34-athletes delegation for Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Abdulla A»»»
Interior Ministry issues safety advisory as maritime navigation fully resumes
Doha, Qatar: As maritime navigation becomes fully operational for all types of vessels, the Ministry of Interior has issued a set of safety reminders for marine trips. In a social media post, the Ministry’s General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security reminded seagoers to ensure that life jac»»»
FNC urges salary increases, fewer duties and better conditions for teachers
Abu Dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) has adopted 12 recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life of teachers in the UAE, linking better working conditions to stronger educational outcomes. The proposals were approved during the council’s fifth session of its third ordinary term o»»»