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»»»

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»»»

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense agency said an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in a northern part of the Palestinian territory late on Wednesday, killing five people including three children. Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli»»»

President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that a second French soldier had died following an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon last week, ​which ‌he said was carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with the spokesperson of the UN peacekeeping mission UNIF»»»

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that a number of allies in the Gulf region and ​in Asia have ‌requested currency swap lines from the United States to help deal with energy shocks ⁠and otherfallout from the Middle East war. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr Kristi Diw»»»

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Negah Angha, Former National Security Advisor under US President Joe Biden, about the ongoing standoff between Iran and the United States, which has choked off all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. She says that "right now both sides are testing each other" add»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Rescue teams managed to recover the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil 22-04-2026 23:33 PM Latest News Urge»»»

After several hours of extensive search, the rescue teams managed to find the body of the martyr, journalist Amal Khalil who was killed in an Israeli air raid on a house she resorted to in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondent explained in details the Israeli crime: At 14:30, a Zionis»»»

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-»»»

New York: The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced Wednesday that crude oil inventories in the United States rose, while gasoline and distillate stocks declined last week. The EIA, the statistical arm of the US Department of Energy, explained in its report on Wednesday that crude oi»»»

Damascus, Apr. 22 (SANA) Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said the Gulf tour led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, which included Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, focused on strengthening long-standing fraternal relations between Syria and those countries. Al-Shaibani said the»»»

RIYADH: Team Saudi took part in the official opening ceremony for the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, on Wednesday evening. Jiu jitsu athlete Mohammed bin Huraimel carried the Saudi flag to lead the team in the traditional parade of athletes. The evening also included a program of cultural p»»»

WASHINGTON: Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people unable to fly as ‌planned to destinations after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: Greece’s largest carri»»»

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»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Swiss president Guy Parmelin arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for an official visit. He was greeted on arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of Makkah Region, and other officials.»»»

Kristi Noem, then Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on March in Washington, D.C. Mario Bustamante Leiva, who stole Noem's purse from a Washington, D.C., restaurant in April 2025, was sentenced Wednesday for his part in that theft and oth»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist media: Following several operations carried out by Hezbollah, Israeli helicopters carried a number of soldiers into Safed Hospital »»»

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»»»

PARIS: Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to Israel’s Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said, with two NGOs based outside the country saying he worked for the Iranian atomic energy organization. The execution of Mehdi Farid was the latest in a number of hangings of high-profile convic»»»

Brent crude returned to the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark late Tuesday, underscoring renewed strength across global oil benchmarks as energy markets reacted to tightening supply expectations and geopolitical risk. A market snapshot taken at 8:21 pm GMT on April 22, 2026 showed Bren»»»

Saudi Ambassador to Qatar Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad received Spain’s ambassador to Qatar, Alvaro Renedo Zalba, at his office. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments, Saudi Press Agency reported. Saud»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - An economic promotion day was organised on Tuesday in Val-d'Oise by Tunisia's Embassy to France in partnership with the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia) and the Val-d'Oise Economic Development Committee...»»»

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Wael Chouchane, stated that Tunisian citizens are currently the largest self-producers of solar electricity in the country, thanks to the “PROSOL ELEC” programme.He made this...»»»

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing, Slah Zouari, announced the allocation of 313 million dinars for the maintenance of numbered roads, rural tracks and the repair of flood damage in 2026. He also noted that 78 projects are...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, organised a cleanup campaign at Rawdat Abal Najem located north of Umm Al Amad, on the occasion of Earth Day, which falls on April 22 each year, as part of its efforts aimed at enhancing enviro»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the learning process will continue remotely until further notice, stressing that no changes or new decisions have been issued so far. In a statement, the ministry said the measure is aimed at safeguarding students as well as teaching and admi»»»

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»»»

With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West. Yet a quiet unraveling has begun: in the past decade, in a vast area from Santa Fe to the Sierras, more than 200,000 ponderosa have died. While some trees wil»»»

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»»»

President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, walk to Marine One on April 10. The two are owners of World Liberty Financial, which is being sued by billionaire Justin Sun. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- A billionaire backer of the Trump family's World Liberty Financial cry»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the launch of the pilot test for the TIMSS 2027 international study, starting on Sunday, April 26, with the participation of a sample of 40 public and private schools, targeting fourth and eighth-grade students, as part of the preparati»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's judicial branch has taken on hundreds of alleged MS-13 members in a mass trial. File Photo by Rodrigo Sura/EPA April 22 (UPI) -- The Attorney General's Office of El Salvador presented new witnesses in the trial against 486 alleged members of the Mara Salvatrucha»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Wednesday 22-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Al-Qantara town with »»»

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»»»