BRUSSELS: German logistics company DHL Group is confident it can secure jet fuel for its planes in Europe into June, but has less certainty about supply across Asia, its chief executive said on Tuesday. The International Energy Agency said a week ago that physical shortages of jet fuel could begin »»»

ISTANBUL: Six hotel staff and pest control workers went on trial in Turkiye on Tuesday, charged with causing the deaths of a family-of-four from Germany poisoned by insecticide while on vacation in Istanbul, media reported. The Turkish-German Bocek family were staying at the Harbor Suites Old City »»»

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 funded t»»»

The Bulgarian Ministry of Health has announced the start of implementation of a project to establish 100 outpatient doctor’s offices across 37 municipalities, aimed at improving access to primary healthcare in smaller settlements and remote regions. According to the ministry, contracts with local a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has found a marketplace structure and the remains of a mosque at the Al-Serrain archeological site, along with rare pottery bearing a Chinese stamp, discoveries that reflect the depth of the site’s commercial activity in ancient times. The commission has a»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam spoke at a meeting in Luxembourg about the fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, disarming the Hezbollah militant group, and the need for EU assistance for the war-torn nation. “Lebanon today needs its European partners more than ever,” Salam posted on X on Tuesda»»»

Buoyed by the election of a new leader in Hungary, Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to forge plans of action on multiple crises from the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian hybrid attacks, and economic instability as the war in Iran drives up energy prices worldwide. But it is the Europ»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic received a delegation of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Committee on Population, Resources and the Environment in the parliament building on Tuesday. Brnabic said she was very pleased to meet with th»»»

RIYADH: One of the world’s largest flower gardens has opened opposite Riyadh’s Boulevard World, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Boulevard Flowers, set across 214,000 sq. meters, features tens of millions of floral displays. These include more than 100 varieties of flowers and plants in »»»

Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said he would order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, marking a sharp reversal of predecessor Viktor Orban’s policy. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Magyar said he would halt Hungary’s wit»»»

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»»»

BSP leader Krum Zarkov will request a vote of confidence from the party’s National Council following the results of the early parliamentary elections held on April 19. Speaking at a news conference in the party headquarters Tuesday, he added he will resign immediately if he does not receive one. BS»»»

FOSHAN - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said on Tuesday in Foshan, China, that Chinese investments in Serbia had exceeded 7.2 bln euros and that the processing industry held potential for advancement of cooperation. Serbia's processing industry has already demonstrated»»»

Pakistan has made AI a national priority, with the government committing $1 billion to the sector by 2030. Officials have also shown interest in working with Russia on AI initiatives. By partnering with Russia on artificial intelligence, Pakistan can reduce its reliance on Western technologies and »»»

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country’s south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of US-mediated talks this week. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’»»»

by Maye Sadek An Egyptian casts her vote during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections, at a polling station in Alexandria, Egypt, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Egypt started this week the last step of its transitional roadmap with the first phase of the parliamentary »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vigili del Fuoco - Italy (@vigilidelfuoco_officialpage) April 20 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Italy rescued a paraglider stranded in a tree, and the operation was observed by "a curious spectator" -- a cow. Fire officials said two crews from Ivrea and Turin »»»

April 20 (UPI) -- A group of students from a Kansas high school rode to prom in style when they were able to enlist the services of an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Breckan Andrews, a junior at Seaman High School, said the unconventional way he and his friends arrived at prom started when they took a t»»»

ABUJA: Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, according to a charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The six were all in custod»»»

BRUSSELS: European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action. Arriving at an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg, a number of ministers called fo»»»

Dhaka: Day and night, drivers queue for hours for the chance to refill fuel tanks, as import-dependent Bangladesh grapples with shortages due to the Middle East crisis. While the government insists there is no crisis, the situation has become so severe that those who can afford it hire others to wa»»»

Gaza: Two Palestinians were martyred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Israeli occupation forces continued attacks targeting various areas across the Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported that one person was martyred in an Israeli drone strike near the Sheikh Nasser neighborhood, east of Khan Younis in»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather from this evening, Tuesday, April 21, through to Wednesday, April 23, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed. Residents across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah should prepare for a mix of clouds, intermittent rainfall, a»»»

Doha: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the construction work on Qatar Academy - Sidra in Education City project is about 94 percent nearing completion, confirming that the project is scheduled to be completed during the second half of 2026. Ashghal said in a st»»»

Instagram likes viewer tools promise quick access to engagement data, but most of them fail to deliver clear, reliable results. We tested more than 60 tools that claim to show likes, activity patterns, and engagement signals, and most of them offered limited access, confusing dashboards, or unreali»»»

The Iranian delegation has not yet departed for scheduled peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Iranian state TV said on Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly en route for Pakistan but Iran has not yet confirmed that it will attend the negotiations. France24 International Affairs editor»»»

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday in the final stop on his four-nation visit to Africa during which he has repeatedly called for an end to corruption. The Pope is expected to share frank views when he meets with Equatorial Guinea's longstanding leader Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasog»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. According to Professor Bale, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears to have unwittingly misled parliament, as a consequence of not being not being "apprised" of Peter Mandelson's failed ve»»»

Taipei: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure" from China, a senior aide said Tuesday. China claims Taiwan is part of its ter»»»

BusinessChinaChina's chip ambitions shake up global tech industryNik MartinUS curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy. https://p.dw.co»»»

Muscat / London: Asyad Group, a global integrated logistics provider, and Ligentia Group, a premier UK-based tech-enabled supply chain services provider, today announced a strategic transaction that will see Ligentia join Asyad Group. This landmark acquisition marks a significant milestone for both»»»

The British government said Monday that it will pass legislation to bar smartphones from schools in England amid broader political and societal debate over whether to ban social media for children younger than 16. File photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 21 (UPI) -- The British government announced»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia confirmed its commitment to contribute to the restoration of ties between the Gulf states and Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We confirm Russia's readiness to contribute to the normalization of relations between the Arab monarchies of the Per»»»

Washington: Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp announced the launch of a new paid subscription package called WhatsApp Plus, in the latest beta version of the WhatsApp application on the Android system in version number 2.26.15.11. According to WABetaInfo, a website specializing in W»»»

Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on Sept. 1 after nearly 15 years leading the iPhone maker, handing the role to hardware chief John Ternus. Cook, 65, will become executive chairman. Under his tenure, Apple’s market value rose by more than $3.6 trillion, marking a period of sustained growth. Apple »»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaApple switches CEO: What it means for the iPhone makerNik MartinApple's top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back. Will Apple chase rivals for the smartest intelligence, or deliver the best personal AI experience»»»

Satirical outlet The Onion is seeking to take temporary control of Alex Jones’ Infowars and transform it into what its executives describe as a parody version of the conspiracy platform, under a new court-backed proposal tied to the broadcaster’s Sandy Hook defamation liabilities. The plan, submitt»»»

Estonia has dismissed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s claims that Russia could be preparing to attack NATO’s Baltic members, saying its intelligence does not indicate any plans, according to public broadcaster ERR. Moscow has long described claims of a “Russian threat” as “nonsense” used by th»»»

Anti-money laundering authorities have frozen assets worth hundreds of millions of euros linked to a cigarette smuggling ring that caused an estimated €1 billion in state losses over eight years. The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority seized 42 properties – including a hotel near Nafplio – 26»»»

Ravshanbek Sabirov, Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, met with representatives of Chinese companies Guipai Holding Group, Hunan Jingwei Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., and Tengri Invest LLC. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for cooperati»»»

Few figures in contemporary American politics have risen as swiftly or as improbably as US Vice President J.D. Vance, propelled from relative obscurity to the very apex of power. Yet this meteoric ascent carries its own perils: What appears as extraordinary fortune conceals, under the surface, the »»»

SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, and specialized in residential and mixed-use projects, launches GLENWOOD Estate – a distinctive residential compound in Corbeanca – on the shores of Ostratu Lake, with a total investment value estima»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits, a senior aide said Tuesday. “According to sources, Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unexpectedly and with»»»

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.“We thank the Lord for the great gift of the life of Francis, to the church and the world,” L»»»

Dubai: The clock is ticking on a fragile Iran-US ceasefire, with talks clouded by confusion and US President Donald Trump warning it is “highly unlikely” the truce will be extended — raising the risk of a return to fighting within hours. Uncertainty over a second round of talks has deepened after I»»»

From April 13 to 17, 2026, employees of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic and customs authorities of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China conducted a joint on-site survey of checkpoints on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border. The parties visited Torugart checkpoint, as well as Topo cu»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received credentials from Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited with residence in third countries. The presidential press service reported. Diplomats from the Dominican Republic, Albania, Indonesia, Somalia, and Palestine participated in the »»»

The Asian Ice Hockey Cup will take place from April 27 to May 3 at Nomad Arena in Bishkek under the auspices of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Ice Hockey Federation of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the federation, ice hockey in Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a «golden era,» increasing»»»

Germany on Tuesday poured cold water on calls to suspend the EU's cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Spain and Ireland had put the issue of halting the agreement back on the table at a meeting of EU f»»»