Bahamas police release husband of missing American Lynette Hooker - UPI.com
April 14 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Bahamas have released the 58-year-old American man detained last week in the investigation into missing American Lynette Hooker. The man, Lynette Hooker's husband, Brian Hooker, was released Monday, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement that only id»»»
Romuald Wadagni wins Benin presidential election
Cotonou: Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, a candidate of the ruling coalition, won the country's presidential elections held on Sunday. Head of Benin's Independent Electoral Commission Sacca Lafia, said Wadagni received more than 94 percent of the vote after more than 90 percent of the vot»»»
Lavrov, Fidan Discuss Ways for Political Settlement of Mideast Crisis Over Phone - Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held telephone talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and discussed the search for ways out of the crisis situation in the Middle East, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "Issues related to the search for ways out of the »»»
UN urges diplomacy to end Israel-Lebanon hostilities ahead of U.S.-mediated talks
New York, April 14 (SANA) The United Nations has called on Israel and Lebanon to use all available diplomatic channels to end hostilities and address outstanding issues under Security Council Resolution 1701, as U.S.-mediated talks between the two sides are expected to take place in Washington on T»»»
UAE announces gradual return to in-person learning for schools and nurseries
Dubai: The Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council has announced that educational institutions are prepared for a gradual return to in-person learning, with nurseries set to reopen in phases starting this week. Priority will be given to nurseries located in government buildings»»»
Media Review: April 14
FALLOUT OF IRAN CONFLICT 24 Chasa writes that premium diesel has surpassed the EUR 2 mark. At least three of the major gas station chains are selling this fuel at EUR 2.00, 2.02, and 2.03 per liter. Since Sunday, the prices of regular diesel and petrol have also increased by EUR 0.01, according to »»»
France says Lebanon must be included in ceasefire, calls Israeli strikes 'intolerable'
French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot reaffirmed Tuesday that Lebanon must be included in the initial ceasefire agreement. "The ceasefire must absolutely include Lebanon, which under no circumstances can be the scapegoat of the Israeli government," Barrot said on French radio RFI. Israel»»»
TV, film professionals oppose proposed Paramount-Warner merger - UPI.com
More than 1,000 film and TV professionals are voicing their opposition to the proposed Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- Hundreds of film and television professionals, including A-list stars Javier Bardem, Jane Fonda, Da»»»
Gunman attacks school in Türkiye
A former student has opened fire at a school in the city of Siverek in south-eastern Türkiye, wounding more than a dozen people before committing suicide, the local governor has said. At least 16 people, mostly students, were injured in the attack on Tuesday, according to media reports.DETAILS TO F»»»
Israel says 250 Hezbollah members killed on April 8, Safa says all were civilians
Israel's military said Monday that a massive wave of strikes in Lebanon last week killed five Hezbollah commanders, as well as more than 250 of the group's fighters. The Lebanese health ministry has said Wednesday's attacks killed more than 350 people in total and wounded more than 1,200. Israel ha»»»
Seoul shares rise nearly 3 pct, approaching 6,000 level on eased Middle East tensions - UPI.com
South Korean stocks rose nearly 3 percent Tuesday to inch toward the 6,000-point mark on hopes for renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The local currency sharply gained against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 159.13 points, or 2.74 perc»»»
Report: US, Iranian Teams Could Return to Islamabad for Peace Talks This Week
Negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said on Tuesday, days after the highest-level talks between the two countries in decades ended without a breakthrough. A source involved in the talks said a date was not yet decided, but both countries co»»»
New toll gates installed on Dubai-Abu Dhabi highways
Abu Dhabi’s ‘Darb’ toll system is expanding to other external roads in the emirate, and new gates have been installed at strategic locations. The toll gates, installed by the Department of Transport under Abu Dhabi Municipality, operating as Abu Dhabi Mobility, have come up in areas such as Ghantoo»»»
NOC to Libya Herald: Resumption of gas tanker arrivals at Marsa al-Brega port boosts supplies and reduces costs
Khaled Ghulam, Director of the Media Office at the National Oil Corporation (NOC), told yesterday that the resumption of LPG tanker arrivals at the Marsa al-Brega port, after a hiatus since 2017, represents a significant strategic step towards stabilizing supplies in the local market. Ghulam explai»»»
Israel summons Italy envoy over comments on Lebanon attacks
Israel summoned Italy's ambassador Monday to protest after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israel's "unacceptable attacks" on civilians in Lebanon during a visit to Beirut, an Italian diplomatic source said. Tajani, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, visited Be»»»
S. Korea dispatches envoys to Algeria, Libya for alternative supply chains amid Mideast crisis: FM - UPI.com
President Lee Jae Myung (R) asks Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) a question during a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that the foreign ministry has dispatched envoys to Algeria and Libya and plans to send another envoy to the»»»
Iraq Hands Over Two Cleared ISIS Suspects to US, Finland
Iraq's judiciary said Tuesday it had handed over two detained foreigners, from Finland and the United States, to their countries after finding that had not been ISIS group members. Many prisons in Iraq are packed with ISIS suspects. In February, the United States completed the transfer of 5,700 ISI»»»
Kyrgyzstan approves new media registration procedure - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved a new regulation on the procedure for state registration, re-registration, and denial of registration of media outlets. The Ministry of Justice was instructed to enter information on previously registered, re-registered, and closed media outlets into »»»
Breakthrough expected in LD-dollar FX market: Central Bank launches comprehensive cash sales plan and distributes US$ 1 billion to banks
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced a comprehensive package of new measures to regulate the foreign exchange market, ahead of an expanded meeting with commercial bank managers. The meeting aimed to establish implementation mechanisms that ensure smooth sales and enhance transparency. The news»»»
Germany's Merz urges Netanyahu to end Lebanon fighting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to end fighting in southern Lebanon and engage in direct peace talks with the Lebanese government, a spokesman said. Merz also expressed his "grave concern" about developments in the Palestinian territories i»»»
Xi Calls for Tighter Ties to Spain in Face of Global ‘Chaos’
China's President Xi Jinping warned against a return to the "law of the jungle" in international relations and called for closer economic ties with Spain as he met Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media. The meeting of the two leaders comes on the secon»»»
UAE court awards family Dh1.1m after fatal medical negligence ruling
A Dubai court has ordered a doctor and a hospital to jointly pay Dh1.1 million in compensation to a husband and his two daughters following the death of a patient due to medical negligence after gastric sleeve surgery. The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance found both defendants liable after the w»»»
IEA: Global crude oil demand set for sharpest quarterly crash since Covid
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global oil demand is headed for its "steepest" quarterly drop since the Covid shock, with the agency’s outlook pointing to weakening consumption in April and the second quarter as trade tensions and softer economic momentum hit fuel use. An OPEC+ report, m»»»
War-weary Lebanese weigh giving talks with Israel a chance
From his small shop in Beirut, facing a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, Qassem Saad said he was exhausted by repeated Israeli wars on Lebanon, and hoped negotiations could end decades of suffering. "We know that Israel will remain an enemy to us, but we are tired," 49-year-old Saad, who»»»
The latest operation by Islamic Resistance targeted Israeli settlement of Misgav Am with a salvo of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The latest operation by Islamic Resistance targeted Israeli settlement of Misgav Am with a salvo of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media state»»»
Gold Rises as Dollar Softens, Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar and easing inflation fears as oil prices dropped on hopes of further US-Iran peace talks. Spot gold was up 0.8% at $4,775.20 per ounce, as of 0755 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery rose 0.7% to $4,798.40, Reuters reported. Oil prices fe»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters have carried out 5 operations against Israeli targets so far on Tuesday: Hezbollah Military Media statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump’s Blockade of Hormuz Strait to Have Severe Economic Implications
The global economy enters a new stage of uncertainty as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces began implementing a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports. US President Donald Trump ordered the naval blockade after marathon peace talks with Iran in Islamabad,»»»
China’s Exports Slowed in March While Imports Soared
China's exports grew at a slower pace last month after starting the year with a surge, official data showed Tuesday, as the global economy reels from war in the Middle East. The world's second-largest economy produced a record-breaking trade surplus last year at $1.2 trillion. Booming overseas ship»»»
Wind power is not the harmless energy source liberals said it was
They may appear to be innocuous – even elegant – on the landscape as they collect power from the currents, but wind turbines have their own set of problems that environmentalists wish to ignore due to their eco-virtue-signaling. As environmentalists look at a sprawling field of wind turbines as ‘go»»»
Why Islamabad’s Serena Hotel is suddenly in the global spotlight after high-level talks
Dubai: Tucked away in one of Pakistan's most scenic pockets, the highly discreet Islamabad Serena Hotel has long been known as a quiet luxury escape. But in recent days, the five-star property (located close to the diplomatic enclave and key government institutions) has found itself at the centre o»»»
Israel says soldier killed, 3 others wounded in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said Tuesday that a soldier had been killed in Lebanon, the first since a U.S.-Iran temporary truce came into force that Israel insisted does not include the country where it is fighting Hezbollah. "Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, aged 30, from Katzrin, a firefighting »»»
Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for U.S.-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem called for the talks to be scrapped before they even began, describing them as "f»»»
Pakistan proposes new US–Iran talks as Vance, Trump signal progress
Pakistani officials said on Tuesday that Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, even as senior US leaders signalled cautious optimism following the latest negotiations. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to»»»
EU petition to suspend Israel agreement passes 1 million signatures
Brussels, April 14 (SANA) A European citizens’ initiative calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has surpassed one million signatures, clearing the threshold required for formal review by the European Commission. Data from the European Citizens’ Initiative platform shows »»»
Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Australia to a Muted Welcome
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans' affairs. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their trip at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, where they took part in an activity in the »»»
Greenpeace Warns of Potential ‘Catastrophic’ Chernobyl Collapse
An uncontrolled collapse of the internal radiation shell at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine could increase the risk of radioactivity release in the environment, Greenpeace warned on Tuesday. In 1986, while Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union, a reactor at Chernobyl exploded,»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Al-Hosh, Qalawai, Burj Qalawai and Aitit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Reuters cites sources: US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shells: statement 47 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran to Allocate Part of Oil Revenues for Reconstruction After Attacks, Minister Says
Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favorable and part of the revenue will be allocated to repairing damage to industry caused by wartime attacks, Iran's oil minister said on Tuesday. Mohsen Paknejad said oil workers had maintained operations across facilities during the conflict,»»»
UAE court orders two salesmen to repay Dh1.4 million after gold theft
Two sales employees have been ordered to repay more than Dh1.4 million after embezzling gold entrusted to them by their employer, according to a Dubai court ruling. The pair, who worked for a gold trading company, were tasked with selling shipments of gold weighing 13.5 kilograms and collecting the»»»
How UAE startups can survive uncertainty: Smart cuts, key protections, and priorities
When cash flow tightens, instinct often swings between panic and paralysis. But according to founders and operators on the frontlines, the difference between startups that stall and those that stabilise is what they choose to protect. Here’s a sharp, founder-led breakdown of how to rethink costs wi»»»
Food authority: Effects of Middle East conflict could be felt in sheep exports after Easter
The Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate (DSVSA) of Buzau estimates that the effects of the conflict in the Middle East on sheep exports will be felt in the period after Easter, with more than 65,000 animals delivered to dedicated centres outside the European Union in the first three months of th»»»
Two congressmen resign as US House faces rare expulsions over scandals
Two US lawmakers stepped down on Monday and two others faced possible expulsion amid scandals roiling Congress. Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned after misconduct allegations, while Republican Tony Gonzales said he would retire following pressure over an affair with a former aide, deepening turmoil i»»»
Lenovo Chooses Riyadh as Regional Operations Hub
Global technology company Lenovo has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh, after investing more than 2 billion riyals ($532 million) in the Saudi economy, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional technology and industrial hub. The move goes beyond establishing an administrat»»»
From secret supper club to cult favourite: the rise of LahKee Dubai
Dubai: LahKee is the kind of place you hear about from a friend who says, “Trust me, just go.” Tucked away and quietly buzzing, the hole-in-the-wall spot has built a loyal following in Dubai, not through hype, but through heart and seriously good food. Step inside and you’ll find an open kitchen, a»»»
Man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home - UPI.com
Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a 20-year-old man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Image courtesy Justice Department/Criminal Complaint April 14 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have charged the 20-year-old Texas man who police arrested»»»
On This Day, April 14: First abolition society founded in North America - UPI.com
On April 14, 1775, the first slavery abolition society in North America -- the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage -- was founded by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush in Philadelphia. 1 of 5 | A sculpture of Benjamin Franklin from the workshop of Jean-Antoine Houdon »»»
Saudi Arabia Urges US Back to Iran Talks as Other Oil Routes Face Risk
Saudi Arabian officials are warning the US that its move to impose a blockade on Iranian ports following failed negotiations could backfire, triggering even wider global energy disruption, according to media reports. Trump aims to pressure Iran into loosening its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, but»»»