US blockade on Iranian ports begins

Apr 14, 2026

Tehran [Iran] / Washington [US], April 14: Iran has suggested that the United States blockade on Iranian ports will only hurt the international economy after...

At least six killed in new wave of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon

Apr 14, 2026

Beirut [Lebanon], April 14: At least six people have been killed in a new wave of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, state media reports, as...

Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf

Apr 14, 2026

Manama [Bahrain], April 14: Bahrain has summoned an Iraqi envoy over drone attacks launched at the kingdom and other states in the region, which persist...

QNB Group maintains strong strategic momentum in first quarter of 2026

Apr 13, 2026

Doha [Qatar], April 13: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its first quarter 2026 Strategic Progress Update,...

Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday in June

Apr 13, 2026

Washington DC [US], April 13: US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that there would be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight in the White...

UK's Starmer urges US and Iran 'to find a way through' after peace talks fail

Apr 13, 2026

Tehran [Iran], April 13: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged the United States and Iran "to find a way through" after the failure of...

Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race held amid deep political crisis

Apr 13, 2026

Buenos Aires [Argentina], April 13: Peruvians were voting on Sunday for a new president and Congress, with all 60 Senate and 130 lower house seats...

Palestinians condemn Israeli minister's storming of Al Aqsa Mosque

Apr 13, 2026

Jerusalem [Israel], April 13: Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has stormed the Al Aqsa Mosque compoundin occupied East Jerusalem's Old City - his...

Benin holds presidential election

Apr 13, 2026

Porto-Novo [Benin], April 13: Voting was under way in Benin's presidential election with long-serving Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win in the absence of...