An internal explosion at Qatar's Barzan factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City injured 54 people and left 18 missing. Authorities blamed a "technical malfunction" and stated there was no public safety risk from leakage. QatarEnergy brought a fire under control.
Egypt's Ministry of Interior is investigating a video showing a verbal altercation between a soldier and a foreign national at Abbassia metro station. The ministry stated the individual, whose nationality was not specified, assaulted the soldier with insults while joking. The incident sparked widespread speculation online, with some claiming the individual was a Sudanese refugee asking sensitive questions about military service.
The Egyptian Ministry of Interior is investigating an incident at Abbasiya Metro Station where a conscript was verbally assaulted by a foreign national. The ministry stated the individual, whose nationality was not specified, admitted to the assault as a joke. Viral claims suggest the individual, identified by some as Sudanese, was asking sensitive military questions.
Taiwan's Ministry of Interior plans to raise the proportion of social housing units designated for newlywed and child-rearing families from 20% to 40%. The move, aimed at encouraging childbirth, involves legislative amendments and incentives like increased floor area ratios for developers. However, experts warn this could marginalize other vulnerable groups and potentially inflate housing prices.
Paris police detained 283 people after violent clashes erupted following PSG's Champions League win, with 416 detained nationwide. Seven officers were injured, and multiple vehicles and businesses were damaged amid unrest.
Syrian Ministry of Interior announces preliminary findings in the case of missing children of Dr. Rania Al-Abbasi, attributing their murder to groups affiliated with the former regime.
Saudi Arabia's nationwide crackdown resulted in the arrest of 14,487 illegal residents between April 9 and April 15. Violations included residency, border security, and labor laws, with thousands now undergoing legal procedures or deportation. The Ministry of Interior also warned of severe penalties for those aiding illegal entry.
