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Russia intercepts 97 Ukrainian drones over various regions 21 Apr 2026 - 09:41 am

Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that its air defense systems shot down 97 Ukrainian drones overnight over several regions. The...

India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Middle East war 21 Apr 2026 - 09:15 am

New Delhi: India's fertiliser production plunged nearly a quarter in March, official data showed, after natural gas imports used in its manufacture were...

FAO: Conflict in Middle East adds pressure on agrifood systems 21 Apr 2026 - 08:46 am

Rome: The 2026 conflict in the Middle East is adding further pressure on fragile agrifood systems and global supply chains, threatening the availability,...

Japan tank misfire kills three soldiers 21 Apr 2026 - 08:11 am

Tokyo: An explosion Tuesday in a tank during a mililtary exercise in Japan killed three soldiers, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said. The unusual...

Six injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon 20 Apr 2026 - 10:41 pm

Beirut: Six people were injured in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Monday. In a statement, the Lebanese Ministry of Health's Health...

Saudi Crown Prince meets Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council 20 Apr 2026 - 09:37 pm

Jeddah: HH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Monday with Chairman of...

Whale stranded on German coast swims off, gets stuck again 20 Apr 2026 - 08:00 pm

Berlin: Efforts to rescue a humpback whale stranded for weeks on Germany's Baltic Sea coast were complicated Monday when the animal unexpectedly swam...

Brunei showcases diverse tourism experiences 20 Apr 2026 - 07:49 pm

Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei highlighted its rich and diverse tourism offerings at the recent NATAS Travel Fair in neighboring Singapore, according to a...

US to host more G20 talks on food, fertilizer as war fallout bites 20 Apr 2026 - 07:19 pm

Washington, United States: The United States said Monday it is committed to hosting further talks among G20 economies on how the Middle East...

OCA President discusses further olympic cooperation in talks with Malaysia's King and PM 20 Apr 2026 - 06:49 pm

Kuala Lumpur: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Qatar Olympic Committee, has held...

Arab League urges faster aid delivery to Gaza, calls for halt to Israeli violations in the West Bank and Jerusalem 20 Apr 2026 - 06:22 pm

Brussels: The Arab League today called for intensified international efforts to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip, ensuring it meets...

Kosovo deadly attack trial nears end, defence rejects charges 20 Apr 2026 - 06:02 pm

Pristina: The trial in Pristina over an alleged secession attempt in northern Kosovo entered its final phase Monday, April 20, 2026, with the...

GCC Chief praises Qatar's role in passing IPU emergency resolution 20 Apr 2026 - 05:14 pm

Riyadh: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council has praised the State of Qatar's efforts in securing unanimous approval of a key emergency...

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire 20 Apr 2026 - 05:10 pm

Hong Kong: Hong Kong residents who lost their homes in a massive fire at an apartment complex last year began returning on Monday...

EU proposes full resumption of Syria cooperation accord 20 Apr 2026 - 05:02 pm

Brussels, Belgium: Brussels on Monday, April 20, 2026, proposed EU states fully restart the bloc's cooperation agreement with Syria, in the latest step...

Russia arrests German woman in alleged bomb plot 20 Apr 2026 - 04:04 pm

Moscow: Russia said Monday it had arrested a German woman with a bomb in her backpack who planned to blow up up a...

Xi tells Saudi Crown Prince passage through Hormuz 'should be maintained': state media 20 Apr 2026 - 03:59 pm

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Monday that "normal traffic"...

Aviation authority: Iran reopens main airports in capital Tehran 20 Apr 2026 - 03:50 pm

Tehran: Iran reopened its main Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports in capital Tehran on Monday, April 20, 2026, the country's aviation authority said,...