QHA, Qatar Tourism review sector outlook amid regional developments
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatari Hotels Association (QHA) convened a high-level meeting with senior officials from Qatar Tourism to assess the current state of the tourism and hospitality sector and explore measures to sustain growth amid ongoing regional developments. The meeting brought toget»»»
Vodafone augments employee wellbeing with health sessions and new preventive initiatives
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has reinforced its commitment to employee care, safety and resilience through a series of wellbeing sessions and a growing calendar of practical health initiatives. Earlier this year, the company delivered two focused sessions that brought together over 320 »»»
MoM’s new online services to streamline land transactions
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality has unveiled a new package of electronic services for the Urban Planning Affairs sector, marking a further step in the country’s ongoing digital transformation efforts. In a statement shared on X, the ministry said the services are now available on its offi»»»
Man City top of Premier League as Haaland’s winner relegates Burnley
Manchester City completed its ominous, late-season rise to the top of the Premier League by beating Burnley 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s early goal on Wednesday, ending Arsenal’s 200-day stay in first place. The result condemned American-owned Burnley to relegation after one season back in the to»»»
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in leadup to World Cup
MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s government said it was beefing up security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside of Mexico City less than two months before the FIFA World Cup. The Monday shooting, carried out by a lone gunman on top of one of the Teotihuacan pyramids — a UN»»»
Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated
Burnley, United Kingdom: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets' third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the Championship alongsi»»»
Report says US blocked $500mn cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks
BAGHDAD: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups. The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to Iraq»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Rescue teams managed to recover the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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With ciggies in short supply, Gaza smokers turn to dried jute
GAZA STRIP: Though Gazans normally use molokhia, or jute leaves, for soup, Abu Yahya Helles coats the crumbled, dried leaves in liquid nicotine and rolls them into cigarettes as a tobacco alternative. In war-ravaged Gaza, where shortages are still acute, some are now smoking Helles’ home-made roll-»»»
US running out of key missiles after Iran war – report
The US military has dangerously depleted its stockpiles of critical missiles during the seven‑week war on Iran, creating a “near‑term risk” that could leave it vulnerable in any future conflict, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The report, pu»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Loft
I will be honest, when I heard we were heading to a place called Loft, I pictured exposed brick, high ceilings, maybe a view. What I did not expect was a ground-floor restaurant with not a single step in sight. It was my first hint that Loft at U Walk in Riyadh was going to keep me guessing all nig»»»
Zionist media: Following several operations carried out by Hezbollah, Israeli helicopters carried a number of soldiers into Safed Hospital - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Soft toys, lipstick, pajamas ... things you never knew came from oil
NEW YORK: It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings are not immune when oil shipments from the Middle East are constrained. Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer in Fort»»»
Pope Leo XIV speaks against inequality on visit to Equatorial Guinea - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV waves during a welcome ceremony upon his arrival Saturday at 4 de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, Angola. On Wednesday, the pope spoke to officials in Equatorial Guinea, the last stop on his trip. File photo Jose Sena Goulao/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- On the final stop o»»»
Al Rayyan retains title as EQSL concludes
Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (EQSL) concluded, with Al Rayyan winning the title for the second time in a row, following their victory over Al Gharafa in the final played on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event was attended by Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of QSL, Hassan »»»
Saudi, Dutch foreign ministers discuss regional developments
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Tom Berendsen, the Netherlands’ foreign minister, in Riyadh on Wednesday. The parties reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation and discussed regional developments, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Berendsen reaffirmed Amsterdam’s c»»»
Report says US blocked $500 million cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks
Washington: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups. The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to I»»»
How Dubai Metro Gold Line will reduce cut Red Line congestion, remove 40m road trips a year
Dubai: Dubai is planning its next metro expansion valued at Dh34 billion, the Gold Line, which will run from Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates. The route passes through Mina Rashid, City Walk, Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Al Barsha South, and Jumeirah Village Cir»»»
Trump says Iran will not execute eight women after his request
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran had halted alleged plans to execute eight women arrested over anti-government protests, after he urged Tehran to release them to help peace negotiations.Iran's judiciary, however, described the US president's claims as "false news," saying they had ne»»»
Why oil will get costlier the more Hormuz disruption drags on amid war risks
Dubai: Oil prices are likely to remain elevated, and could rise further in the near term, as ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran continue to tighten global supply conditions. Brent crude rose 1.7% to $100.16 per barrel on Wednesday, ref»»»
Venezuela presses IMF to unfreeze $5bn in assets as Chavista ranks show strain
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez has formally asked the International Monetary Fund to release nearly $5bn in frozen assets, testing the limits of a diplomatic rapprochement that has forced the country's ruling Chavista movement to abandon decades of ideological hostility towards the Wa»»»
Moldovan oligarch Plahotniuc gets 19-year sentence in $1bn bank fraud case
Businessman and former political power broker Vladimir Plahotniuc received on April 22 a 19-year sentence for five counts including the appropriation of $39mn and €3.5mn as part of a criminal organised group responsible for the 2014-2015 bank fraud known as the $1bn bank fraud. »»»
Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say
Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte
AMSTERDAM: Appeals judges ruled on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dismissing a bid to throw out his trial over his alleged pivotal role in the murder of thousands of people. Families of the victims who were watching»»»
NASA unveils new space telescope to give ‘atlas of the universe’
MARYLAND: NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how ma»»»
How the Strait of Hormuz blockade could ground Europe’s airlines within weeks
LONDON: Europe’s commercial aviation sector is moving closer to a jet fuel crunch as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to choke off supplies from the Gulf, threatening summer travel plans for millions and forcing airlines and governments to weigh rationing, cancellations and emergency fu»»»
Jordan marks 1st International Day of Women in Industry — UNIDO
AMMAN — As Jordan joins the global celebration of the first International Day of Women in Industry, marked on April 21, the spotlight this year falls on a steady, transformative shift rather than a single defining breakthrough.Women are increasingly shaping the direction of industrial growth, both »»»
JD14.2m total net profit for electricity distribution — EDCO
AMMAN — The Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) achieved a net profit of JD14.2 million for the fiscal year 2025, compared with JD15.4 million in 2024, the company announced on Wednesday.The reported earnings include revenues from EDCO's 55.5 per cent stake in the Irbid District Electricity Com»»»
Saud Abdulhamid’s form in Europe offers Saudi Arabia a boost ahead of World Cup
RIYADH: When Saud Abdulhamid made the move to Europe in 2024, signing for AS Roma from Al-Hilal, it signaled an exciting moment for the growth of Saudi footballers on the global stage. Just 380 minutes of playing time across eight appearances last season quickly caused that excitement to fade, howe»»»
Trump’s Iran war a strategic ‘disaster,’ expert tells RT
The war with Iran has been a strategic disaster for the US, leaving President Donald Trump in a weaker position at home and damaging American credibility, Quincy Institute co-founder Trita Parsi has told RT. He added that the conflict, which he said Israel had pushed for, had not unfolded as Washin»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Wednesday 22-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Al-Qantara town with a loitering glider: statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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The Debate - World's worst energy crisis? Iran war sparks scramble for alternatives to Gulf oil
Will the world have enough fuel to fill the tank and fertilize the crops? The seizure of ships by Iran adding to global jitters as the extension of a ceasefire offers zero visibility on prospects for the planet’s biggest choke point for oil and gas. Nearly two months on, the Paris-based Internation»»»
The Observers - Mapping the environmental toll of the Middle East war
Oil refineries set ablaze, missiles hitting pesticide factories, an oil slick in the Strait of Hormuz... In under two months, the US and Israel’s war on Iran has inflicted a heavy toll on the environment, fuelling concerns over the public health impact on local populations. It’s too soon to evaluat»»»
Earth Day: ‘Our power, our planet’
JEDDAH/RIYADH: International Mother Earth Day, which is observed annually on April 22, was established by a 2009 UN General Assembly resolution to recognize the planet as humanity’s shared home and to promote action on climate change, livelihoods, and biodiversity loss. This year’s theme, “Our powe»»»
Israeli Channel 15: Hezbollah fired a missile at the Israeli occupation forces in Maroun Al-Ras, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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ISIS Shifts Priorities, Seeks to Raise Cost of Rule in Syria
Syria has moved since early this year from internal unrest in the northeast, the coast, and the south to relative calm and attempts to impose a new security and political order, most clearly seen in the security file and in an agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces. But the shift has set up an»»»
Rep. David Scott, 80, of Georgia, dies - UPI.com
Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died. Photo courtesy of Scott's website. April 22 (UPI) -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at 80, according to Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., who announced the death of the longtime congressman at a committee hearing Wednesday. Scott was a 12-term lawmaker who was first »»»
ICC Appeals Chamber rules it has jurisdiction in Rodrigo Duterte criminal case - UPI.com
Dahlia Cuartero, mother of a victim of an alleged extrajudicial killing during the war on drugs campaign of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, holds a picture of her son prior to watching a broadcast of an International Criminal Court proceeding from Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines»»»
Mexico seeks answers from U.S. over agents in Chihuahua operation - UPI.com
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wants an explanation about the unauthorized participation of U.S. agents in field operations on Mexican territory. Photo by Alberto Estevez/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy req»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Wednesday 22-04-2026 a command Humvee vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Qantara town with a loitering glider, achieving a direct hit: statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Meeting Between Putin, Zelensky Only Possible to Finalize Agreements - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky can only take place to finalize agreements, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "The main thing is the purpose of the meeting. What is the purpose of the meeting? Putin said he was ready t»»»
Oil to Fabric: Middle East Crises Reshape Global Fashion
Rising oil prices are no longer just an energy market story; they are feeding directly into the cost of clothing. From petrochemical plants to fabric mills and retail racks, a complex supply chain is passing on higher costs, pushing up the final price consumers pay. According to the “Materials Mark»»»
Supreme Court Supreme hears arguments on permanent resident parole case - UPI.com
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Blanche vs. Lau, which would determine when immigration officers can demote a permanent resident's status to parole, a temporary status that can be revoked and result in deportation. File Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, April»»»
UAE Embassy in Beirut warns public over scam messages posing as officials
The UAE Embassy in Beirut has urged the public to exercise caution over suspicious messages and calls requesting financial transfers, falsely claiming to be from the embassy or its staff. In a post on its official account on X, the embassy said all its services are provided exclusively through appr»»»
Ukraine resumes flow of Russian oil via Druzhba pipeline – Hungarian energy giant
Ukraine has restarted the flow of Russian oil to the EU via the Druzhba pipeline after a pause of almost three months, Hungarian energy giant MOL has said. The company said in a statement that Ukrainian operator JSC Ukrtransnafta has informed it that Ukraine began receiving crude from Belarus via t»»»
Germany’s Gnabry says he is out of World Cup after an adductor muscle tear
BERLIN: Bayern Munich and Germany attacking midfielder Serge Gnabry will miss the World Cup starting in June due to an adductor muscle tear sustained during training, he said on social media on Wednesday. Germany international Gnabry, who was in the starting lineup for both the recent friendly int»»»
Putin: IOC's Actions Exposed Corruption Among International Sports Officials
The selective sanctions against Russian athletes were enacted under a pretext of condemning Russia’s attempts to protect its interests and citizens amid the Ukrainian conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out. By imposing these sanctions while simultaneously ignoring other similar trag»»»
US Turns Internet Into Instrument of Neocolonialism
Control of the global digital infrastructure allows Western powers to control other nations like colonial powers of old controlled their colonies, veteran independent cybersecurity expert Lars Hilse tells Sputnik. How does it work?Building and maintaining data centers and undersea communication cab»»»
RT explores Iran’s PR campaign targeting US and Israel
One of the more surprising turns of the US-Israeli war on Iran has been the sophistication of Tehran’s multi-pronged PR response. From memes to sleek AI-generated cartoons to official messaging, pro-Iranian online content looks like anything but the product of a stiff-necked self-centered bureaucra»»»
Venezuela's repressive system still active, Amnesty International says - UPI.com
Repression in Venezuela has continued under interim President Delcy Rodriguez, Amnesty International says. File Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- Amnesty International said Venezuela has not dismantled its "repressive apparatus" nearly four months after former President Nicolás Maduro w»»»