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Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns over Russia row

The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event. The resignations came a week after…

Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec

Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec US President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated that he approved of the decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries…

Routine returns but Iranians struggle to afford daily life

Gyms and cafes have reopened in Tehran as life returns to a familiar rhythm under a ceasefire following weeks of US-Israeli airstrikes, but for IT worker Mayhar such everyday amenities are out of reach as financial…

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.

Turkish, Greek FMs discuss Israeli attack on Gaza-bound aid flotilla

​​​​​​​Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis in a phone call, diplomatic sources said on Thursday.

The Facility Investing for Employment launches a New Call for Proposals in Egypt

©️ KfW Bildarchiv / photothek.net The Facility Investing for Employment has launched a competition round in Egypt. Companies as well as public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants. To be…

Fifa chief says Iran will play in World Cup

Fifa chief says Iran will play in World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday that Iran will take part in this year’s World Cup and play in the US. “Let me start by the outset, confirming…

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

By Crispian Balmer ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would not hand out awards…

Spotify Rolls Out Badge to Distinguish Human Artists from AI

US may deploy new hypersonic missile against Iran as Trump weighs fresh strikes: Report

US may deploy new hypersonic missile against Iran as Trump weighs fresh strikes: Report US Central Command (Centcom) has requested to deploy the military’s secretive Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East for…

Zack Polanski calls out politicians using antisemitism as ‘political football’

Zack Polanski calls out politicians using antisemitism as ‘political football’ The leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski issued a statement on Thursday condemning the use of antisemitism by other UK politicians as…

QF’s QSTP and Merck mark the start of FemTech Accelerator Program with strong global founder pipeline

Qatar Science & Technology Park, a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with Merck, marked the start of the QSTP × Merck FemTech Accelerator. The program officially began following its opening session held on…

UK terror watchdog urges 'moratorium' on pro-Palestine marches

UK terror watchdog urges 'moratorium' on pro-Palestine marches The UK's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Jonathan Hall, has called for a "moratorium" on pro-Palestine marches because of recent antisemitic…

Israel says abducted Gaza-bound aid flotilla activists will be taken to Greece

Israel says abducted Gaza-bound aid flotilla activists will be taken to Greece Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday that activists on board the aid vessels bound for Gaza detained by Israel’s military…

US-Israel intervention frees Israeli-Turkish citizen held for serving in Israeli army

US-Israel intervention frees Israeli-Turkish citizen held for serving in Israeli army Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:29 Jessica Bachar left Turkey in what Israeli media branded a 'covert operation'…

Georg Baselitz, the German Painter Who Turned Postwar Art Upside Down, Dies at 88

Saudi wealth fund to cut LIV golf funding after 2026 season

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting funding for the breakaway LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, a spokesperson from the fund told AFP on Thursday. The announcement came hours after LIV Golf,…

Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman

League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.

Rwanga Foundation launches sustainable mosque project in KRI with lessons for Qatar’s water and energy future

A new sustainability initiative in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is drawing increasing attention across the Gulf, with particular relevance for Qatar as it continues to prioritise water security, energy efficiency…

Robot Recovers Artifacts From 500-Year-Old Shipwreck