Lebanese people ..portrait of youngsters - by Mena visuals

 

Portraits from Lebanon 🇱🇧

Video by Zakaria Baydoun pic.twitter.com/HO39G507pe

— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) April 5, 2026

Press review - Winning Battles, Losing Ground: Two Perspectives on the Iran War

  Two  interesting  articles   caught my eyes   yesterday 

 1 .

How US-Israeli war gave Iran all the cards in the Middle East

        The article argues that the U.S.–Israeli war against Iran may have backfired strategically, leaving Iran in a stronger geopolitical position rather than weaker.

The article’s main conclusion:

The war may have given Iran “all the cards” because it can endure damage while exploiting global vulnerabilities—meaning the U.S. and Israel risk winning battles but losing the broader strategic contest.

  Read  it here :   

       

How US-Israeli war gave Iran all the cards in the Middle East: Tehran has established control over the Strait of Hormuz, while uniting the Arab world behind it - and crushing Netanyahu's dreams of regional domination .

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2 

Iran war: Why US allies are suffering more than its enemies: Europe and Asia are bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict, as global oil and gas supplies are plunged into turmoil

The article argues that the economic impact of the Iran war is hurting U.S. allies (especially in Europe and Asia) more than Iran itself, creating an unexpected imbalance where Washington’s partners bear the biggest costs.

U.S. allies suffer the most

• Countries in Europe and Asia depend heavily on Gulf energy and trade flows.
• As a result, they face:
  • energy shortages
  • rising prices
  • inflation
  • disrupted supply chains 

The article concludes that the war is economically backfiring: instead of crippling Iran, it is placing the heaviest burden on U.S. allies, highlighting how control of global energy routes can outweigh battlefield outcomes.

extended weekend holiday, effective today, 8 April 2026 - Ministry of Education - Qatar

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announces the implementation of an extended weekend holiday, effective today, 8 April 2026, across all levels, government schools, educational institutions, and nurseries until the end of the current week. This will be observed… pic.twitter.com/wLXWuhGHUY

— وزارة التربية والتعليم والتعليم العالي (@Qatar_Edu) April 7, 2026

Four people injured from falling debris of intercepted missiles in Qatar

 

UPDATE: Four people injured from falling debris of intercepted missiles in Qatar

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/2QOTQ9nHZM pic.twitter.com/0zOsH9fFGc

The oil and its Quality - API

 

Most people think oil is just oil.
But in reality… oil quality changes everything.

Here’s the difference 👇
🇺🇸 US WTI: 40° API → Light & easy to refine
🇮🇷 Iran Light: 34° API
🇷🇺 Russia Urals: 31° API
🇻🇪 Venezuela: 8–12° API → Thick, almost like tar

📊 API Gravity =… https://t.co/FvVyOj2Bjm pic.twitter.com/TVWOKfO4hb

— The Market Mind (@Market_Mind_) April 6, 2026

radioactive fallout will end life in GCC not Iran

 

The Iranian foreign minister said Saturday that “radioactive fallout will end life in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) capitals, not Tehran,” following the US-Israeli airstrikes that hit Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.

“Remember the Western outrage about hostilities near… pic.twitter.com/WQ5vLq2OCQ

— Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) April 4, 2026

  Qatar PM  Had warned  about  it one year  ago .... it looks like  they saw it coming  

read my post  about  Qatar's water supply  :  Water in Qatar ; Scarcity , Desalination , and Regional  Tensions

Blue Illumination of Public Buildings in Qatar - World Autism Awareness Day

 

A Number of Ministries and Public Institutions in #Qatar Mark World Autism Awareness Day with Blue Illumination. #QNA pic.twitter.com/UtN6nbdiAX

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) April 2, 2026

Sea turtle hatchlings - video

Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively head to the ocean, guided by natural light cues, and later return as adults to the same beach to lay their eggs using Earth’s magnetic field for navigation.

pic.twitter.com/R9TXoWT1Aj

— Science girl (@sciencegirl) March 30, 2026

 

marine turtles nesting season started in Qatar Apr 1 2026

 

Qatar's project for the conservation of endangered marine turtles was launched in 2003, it stands as one of the nation's pioneering initiatives in biodiversity protection.

It reflects the country's commitment to preserving marine wildlife.#moecc_qatar pic.twitter.com/6FgNrSk6Sp

— وزارة البيئة والتغير المناخي (@moecc_qatar) April 1, 2026

Prohibition on Misuse of Warning System Alert Sounds - Qatar

 

Notice regarding the prohibition of playing any video clips or audio recordings that contain sounds of the National Warning System alerts, or setting them as mobile phone ringtones, and playing them in gatherings, public places, or elsewhere, as this may cause panic among the… pic.twitter.com/DMdlmXvSqQ

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) April 2, 2026

District Cooling (DC) explained by Kahramaa

District Cooling (DC) ❄️ is a smart cooling technology that relies on a central plant distributing chilled water to buildings through an underground network of insulated pipes
The result? Higher efficiency, lower costs, and a cleaner environment! 🌍
Do you think District Cooling… pic.twitter.com/t94m3AskSN

— KAHRAMAA - كهرماء (@kahramaa) April 1, 2026

 

URGENT HELP NEEDED – Al Khor Pet Shelter, Qatar 🚨

 The pet shelter in Al Khor has been severely flooded and damaged during the storm of March 26–27 🌧️💔

The situation is critical. Many cats and dogs have been affected, and temporary homes are urgently needed 🐶🐱

👉 The damage is extensive, and the shelter is struggling to cope.
👉 Volunteers and donations are urgently needed to support rescue, care, and recovery efforts.

This is not the first tragedy the shelter has faced. Years ago, a devastating fire caused heartbreaking losses. Today, once again, these animals depend on human kindness and quick action 🙏

Finding homes in Qatar is especially challenging right now:

• Many residents are relocating and already struggling with paperwork for their own pets ✈️
• Even those willing to help often face restrictions
• Despite this, every small help counts

💛 If you can:

• Foster temporarily
• Donate supplies or funds
• Volunteer your time

👉 Please reach out and support them.

📲 Contact & updates:https://furkidsbynagham.org/support-us/

Every share can help these animals find safety 🐾

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