Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 despite Hezbollah’s opposition – Ya Libnan
Share: (From left-right) Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter po»»»
Athlete among suspects held over young woman’s death in Kefalonia
A youth weightlifting champion is among three men arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old on the island of Kefalonia, authorities said. The suspects – a 26-year-old local, a 22-year-old Albanian national, and a 23-year-old – allegedly used drugs with the young woman in a rented hotel»»»
Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity 14-04-2026 22:54 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (image from»»»
Lebanon's US ambassador says called for ceasefire at 'constructive' Israel talks
Lebanon's ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad called for a ceasefire during "constructive" talks on Tuesday with Israeli officials in Washington, she said in a statement. The "preparatory meeting was constructive," the envoy's statement said, adding that she "called for a ceasefire"»»»
Debt to ZUS over PLN 800 mln in premiums
Data from the ZUS shows that the number of indebted active contributors fell by 1.8% y/y to 628,300 in 2025. However, total debt increased by 6.7% y/y to nearly PLN 22.5 billion, indicating growing financial pressure among some firms. The average debt rose to about PLN 36,000 (+5.9% y/y), while the»»»
Pellet boiler most expensive way to heat house in Poland
Heating a home with a pellet boiler is currently one of the most expensive options, second only to oil heating. According to the Polski Alarm Smogowy, rising pellet prices have pushed costs up by 39%. For a typical 150 sqm house with average insulation, annual heating and hot water costs exceed PLN»»»
Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US
Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Hezbollah. "We enjoyed it together. We had a wonderful exchange of over two hours," Israeli Ambassador Yechi»»»
Von der Leyen urges abolition of EU veto rule after Orban’s defeat in Hungary
The time has come for the EU to remove individual member states’ veto power on the bloc’s foreign policy decisions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has insisted. Von der Leyen issued the call less than 24 hours after her long-time opponent, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor »»»
Regional solution key to ending crisis, priority given to stabilizing ceasefire, achieving peace: Advisor to Prime Minister, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stressed that the solution to the current crisis should be primarily regional, noting that all Gulf littoral states and countries linked to its supply chains are direct»»»
Salah dropped, Isak starts for Liverpool in comeback attempt against PSG
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah was left on the bench by Arne Slot for what could be the Egyptian's final Champions League game at Liverpool as Alexander Isak started for the first time since December against Paris Saint-Germain. The English champions trail 2-0 from the first leg of the quarter-final tie »»»
Murapol had PLN 235.84 mln in net profit in ‘25
Murapol reported PLN 235.8 million in consolidated net profit for 2025, slightly down from PLN 242 million a year earlier. Operating profit rose to PLN 298.3 million, while revenue declined to PLN 1.26 billion from PLN 1.33 billion. The company delivered over 2,600 apartments and sold more than 3,1»»»
Murapol sold 953 units to retail customers, transferred 256 in Q1 ‘26
Murapol sold 735 apartments to retail clients in Q1 2026 under development and preliminary agreements, up from 707 y/y. Including paid reservations, total net sales reached 953 units, an 8% increase y/y. The group delivered 256 units during the quarter, significantly fewer than 657 a year earlier, »»»
Lebanese channel anger, division over Israel-Hezbollah war online - UPI.com
People walk Monday among the wreckage of cars in Corniche el Mazraa, one of the areas hit during a massive wave of Israeli airstrikes last week in Beirut, Lebanon, Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 14 (UPI) -- Divisions among Lebanese over Iran, Hezbollah and state authority have inte»»»
Jordan’s economy shows resilience as markets surge, investment tools expand
AMMAN — Chairperson of the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), Emad Abu Haltam, on Tuesday affirmed that Jordan’s capital market serves as a "primary" pillar of the national economy, acting as a "vital" funding channel for companies and a diverse investment field for those seeking a balance of safe»»»
UAE passport ranks world’s second strongest, with visa-free access to 187 destinations
Abu Dhabi: The passport of the UAE has climbed eight places to rank second globally and first in the Middle East in the 2026 list of the world’s most powerful passports, published by Henley & Partners. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Holders of th»»»
BREAKING: Trump signals further Iran talks in Pakistan ‘over next two days’
US President Donald Trump has said a second round of talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan “over the next two days”, according to the New York Post. In a phone interview with the newspaper earlier today, Trump said: “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over th»»»
Reports: U.S., Iran talks to resume after Strait of Hormuz blockade - UPI.com
Unnamed White House officials said U.S. and Iranian negotiators plan to return to talks after they failed to reach an agreement over the weekend. File Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran are considering another round of negotiations after talks»»»
Ecuador to acccept Chinese hydroelectric plant despite concerns - UPI.com
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Carlos Perez (C) visits the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric power plant during a tour for journalists in El Chaco, Ecuador, in June 2018. The government at the time was preparing to hire a specialized company check the plant for safety issues, File Phot»»»
ICRC reports over 11,000 missing in Sudan war
Geneva: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said more than 11,000 people have gone missing in Sudan since the war began three years ago, noting that the true figure is likely higher as many cases remain unaccounted for. In a statement, the organization said missing persons cases ros»»»
Pope Leo walks in St. Augustine's footsteps on day two of historic Algeria visit
Pope Leo XIV arrived Tuesday in the city of Annaba on the second day of his Algeria trip, following in the footsteps of his spiritual father St. Augustine, who wrote some of the most important works in early Christian thought in the ancient Roman city formerly known as Hippo. Pope Leo XIV trav»»»
French investigators target Élysée palace in events company contracts probe
Officers from the French police's financial unit on Tuesday searched several locations as part of a corruption investigation but were denied access to the presidential Élysée Palace. Investigators were looking into why one events company had been chosen to host important state ceremonies for more t»»»
Fuel Congress 2026: 30 refineries close in Europe, EU looking to Poland
At the Fuel Congress 2026 in Warsaw, policymakers said the war in the Persian Gulf has exposed a key weakness of the European Union: economic competitiveness. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka stressed that secure fuel supplies are essential for both economic strength and climate policy. He noted a shi»»»
Bulgaria Needs More People Engaged in Scientific Research, Increased Investment in Science and Innovation, Education Minister Says
Caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov, speaking at the opening of a forum on science and innovation at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), said that Bulgaria needs more people engaged in scientific research, as well as increased investment in science and innovatio»»»
Pepe Escobar: China Blockades the American Blockade of Iran
The whole planet is asking the same question: Will CENTCOM dare to go to war against China? This is not a wild hypothetical anymore.According to MarineTraffic data, the Chinese-owned Rich Starry tanker, sailing under the Malawi flag, linked to Shanghai Xianrun, and departing from Sharjah in the UAE»»»
Thailand holds steady oil buffer as Middle East tensions continue to unsettle markets
Thailand has reportedly maintained oil reserves sufficient for 109 days of consumption, even as renewed tensions in the Middle East add a fresh layer of unease to global energy markets and contribute to concerns over supply disruptions. »»»
Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel as Meloni rebukes Trump over pope remarks
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in four decades as war grinds on
Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel as Meloni rebukes Trump over pope remarks
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in four decades as war grinds on
Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in four decades as war grinds on
Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel as Meloni rebukes Trump over pope remarks
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»
Serbia to jointly produce drones with Israel, president confirms
Serbia plans to jointly produce combat drones with Israel as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities and expand arms exports, President Aleksandar Vucic said on April 14. Speaking during a visit to a milita»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Iraq says Tigris river pollution contained after sediment surge from Diyala
Iraq's Environment Minister Hallo Askari has announced that authorities have contained a pollution crisis in the Tigris river caused by sediment dislodged by water releases from rivers and dams, Al Sumaria News reported on April 14, citing the Iraqi state news agency WAA. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel as Meloni rebukes Trump over pope remarks
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
IMF sounds warning over overheating in Kyrgyzstan
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has sounded a warning over signs of economic overheating in Kyrgyzstan. Though it noted that the country of 7.4mn continues to record strong economic growth and rising per »»»
Kyrgyz officials in Washington seeking investment
Kyrgyzstan is angling to set up a special economic zone near Lake Issyk-Kul intended to rival Kazakhstan’s Astana Hub and Uzbekistan’s IT Park in Tashkent. At a meeting at the New Lines I»»»