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Too early to drop sanctions against Iran, says EU's von der Leyen

Too early to drop sanctions against Iran, says EU's von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that it was too early to drop sanctions imposed on Iran. "We think the dropping of…

Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says

Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:14 Axios says the move marks the first time Israel has sent an Iron Dome battery to another…

Qatar Foundation for Social Work organizes Roundtable discussion on UN Human Rights System

The Qatar Foundation for Social Work, in cooperation with the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, organized a roundtable discussion on the United…

UAE 'aggressively' lobbying US to designate Yemen's Islah as a terror group, sources say

UAE 'aggressively' lobbying US to designate Yemen's Islah as a terror group, sources say Submitted by Faisal Edroos on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:00 Abu Dhabi has been pressuring Washington to label Islah as a Specially…

Oil prices jump as US-Iran talks stall

Oil prices jump as US-Iran talks stall Oil prices jumped almost three percent on Monday as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil…

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Raising preventative awareness saves lives, reduces losses, enhances work efficiency

The State of Qatar and the rest of the world celebrate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which falls annually on April 28, as part of the efforts made by the State to care for and protect workers, reinforce…

Baladna signs agreement with International Finance Corporation to Support Syria's Dairy Sector

Baladna Food Industries, a Qatari public shareholding company, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, signed an advisory engagement focused on supporting the…

Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia

Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring parties seemingly at an impasse.…

Kızılay expands education efforts against bullying in 21,000 schools

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) has placed peer bullying among its priority areas in its 2026 education programs, as part of efforts to strengthen children’s development in safe...

Why Israel and the US were so deadly wrong about regime change in Iran

Why Israel and the US were so deadly wrong about regime change in Iran Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:38 Israel fooled Trump into war on Iran using the same network of native informants and think…

Japan Startup Seeks Approval of Cat Kidney Disease Treatment

Saudi Banks Post Record Quarterly Profits of $6.4 Billion

Iran war: What’s happening on day 59 amid diplomatic push to end conflict?

Iran discusses diplomatic solutions with regional partners as Trump says Iran could telephone if it wants to talk.

‘Heartbroken’ Xavi Simons Out of World Cup and Spurs Relegation Fight

Huawei to expand solar inverter production in Türkiye with local partner

Huawei is set to strengthen its footprint in Türkiye’s renewable energy sector by expanding its local solar inverter production partnership, according to Chao Wang, President of Huawei Digital Power Türkiye.

Alternative Eurovision event to be held in Brussels

An alternative song festival titled “United for Palestine” will be held in Brussels as a protest against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, organizers said on April 24.

Türkiye exports passenger cars to 72 countries in first quarter

In the first quarter of this year, Türkiye exported passenger cars to 72 countries, autonomous regions and free zones, achieving sales worth $2.8 billion.

Athena statue unearthed in Laodicea

A 2-meter-tall marble statue of Athena has been uncovered in the West Theater of Laodicea, shedding new light on the site’s artistic and cultural significance, including its role in depicting scenes from Homer’s epics.

EU-backed smart irrigation project to tackle drought in Konya Plain

A new climate-resilient farming model is being introduced in the Konya Plain in Central Anatolia, as authorities and academic institutions launch an EU-backed smart irrigation project aimed at improving water efficiency…

Sirens sound in Galilee after drone infiltration from Lebanon

Sirens sound in Galilee after drone infiltration from Lebanon The Israeli military said sirens were activated across parts of northern Israel after a suspected hostile aircraft entered the area from Lebanon. Alerts were…