MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that US negotiators will have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in the foreseeable future, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "We hope that in the foreseeable future they [the US negotiators] will have more time a»»»

Times have been a bit tough, of late. But chin up, chin up, as Dubai-based Shraddha Mishra, a homemaker insists on telling her children. "There's always a way forward, and that's what we do." Indeed, in the past one month, she along with other residents have looked to make changes in their lives, c»»»

OVERVIEW No single topic dominates all media on Wednesday. POLITICS An op-ed by economist Boyan Durankev published by Trud lists the strategies implemented by the various political forces that have nominated candidates for the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. The text reads: "Th»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a phone call Wednesday with Pakistan's Ambassador to Lebanon to hail his country's efforts that led to a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Israel said the ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Lebanon, while Pakistan said Lebanon is included. Hezbollah MP Ibra»»»

Two French nationals arrived in Paris on Wednesday after spending more than three years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, with President Emmanuel Macron hailing "the end of a terrible ordeal." Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, arrived on a commercial flight, landing at Charles de G»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe A Great Victory: Iran Says US Forced to Accept Its 10-Point Plan After Historical Defeat 08-04-2026 11:57 AM A missile exhibited beneath Ir»»»

In the current context in Romania, it is becoming increasingly clear that we need strong anchors. These strategic directions have a common element: the need to strengthen the economy’s resilience in the face of external shocks and structural uncertainties. Opinion by Leonardo Badea, First Deputy Go»»»

Antigua and Barbuda has long held a prominent place in Caribbean sailing thanks to steady trade winds, historic harbours, and a maritime society that convenes throughout the year. From the renowned Antigua Sailing Week to classic yacht celebrations in English Harbour, the island regularly welcomes »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has begun secretly working on the issue of creating its own nuclear weapons production potential, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Wednesday. "In the endless corridors of the European Union headquarters, they have already begun secretly wo»»»

Gulf banks are holding up well despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, underpinned by solid financial positions and early regulatory action, though the full impact on the sector has yet to emerge. Mohamed Damak, managing director at S&P Global Ratings, told Asharq Al-Awsat there ha»»»

Commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, said he is ready to “stop the war and cooperate to deliver humanitarian aid to all areas affected by the conflict in the country,” in talks with the United Nations secretary-general’s personal envoy, Pekka Haavisto. »»»

The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) decided on Tuesday to withdraw the license for the television station Realitatea Plus for non-payment of fines applied between January 2024 and September 2025. According to the report presented, Realitatea Plus had not paid 28 fines from 2024, totaling 605,000»»»

The US ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg and Irineu Darau, the minister of economy, digitization, entrepreneurship and tourism discussed, at a meeting, about the economic aspect of the strategic partnership between Romania and the USA, including industry and defense sector and that of mineral»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

Washington: Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth. In remarks yesterday, Georgieva indicated that the war has reduced global oil supplies by 13 percent, impacting oi»»»

Bulgaria’s new government borrowing for 2026 has surpassed the 1 billion euro mark following the latest successful auction of state securities, according to data cited from the Bulgarian National Bank. The most recent operation involved the sale of 150 million euros in government bonds, marking the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reinforced spiritual awareness among fasting individuals through a wide range of Ramadan outreach programmes, including the organisation of more than 100 lectures, distribution of 2,000 Ramadan kits, and dedicated activities for mosque retr»»»

Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi received the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar, H E Sithara Khan Azard, at the newspaper’s office yesterday. The Ambassador was briefed about the evolution of the newspaper over the past two decades, its mission and vision in addition to»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a move aimed at strengthening cultural diplomacy and deepening bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Uzbekistan, the Director General of Katara Cultural Village Foundation, Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, was yesterday appointed as Uzbekistan Cultural Ambassador to Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The bilateral ties between Qatar and Uzbekistan have witnessed remarkable growth, especially over the past three years, reaching what can be described as a “new level” of cooperation, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Qatar, H E Ashraf Khodjaev has said. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidel»»»

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, announced a "step forward" in negotiations with the United States on April 7, suggesting Pakistani mediation had helped avert an immediate escalation. "As of now, a step »»»

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he had agreed to suspend military operations against Iran for two weeks, pulling back from the brink of a threatened strike on the country's civilian infrastructure hours after his own deadline expired. »»»

The global oil shock triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the US strikes on Iran, is raising fears of a new inflationary wave — and in North Macedonia, the early signs are already visible, though not always in expected ways. »»»

The global oil shock triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the US strikes on Iran, is raising fears of a new inflationary wave — and in North Macedonia, the early signs are already visible, though not always in expected ways. »»»

Iran has declared it achieved a decisive outcome in the recent confrontation, stating the US has accepted a 10-point plan proposed by Tehran, according to the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, cited by Tasnim News Agency. The Council said the enemy suffered an “undeniable, historic, and cr»»»

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Iran and the United States to Islamabad on April 10 for negotiations aimed at reaching a “conclusive agreement.” The invitation follows his announcement of an immediate ceasefire, with talks expected to focus on settling outstanding issues.US-Isr»»»

AMMAN — Rising global energy prices and supply disruptions are driving up fertiliser costs, with direct implications for farmers in Jordan and food prices more broadly.While natural gas is widely associated with heating and electricity, it is also a critical input in the production of fertilisers u»»»

With US and Israeli strikes on Iran's critical infrastructure already underway Tuesday amid threats of more to come, the UN and other organisations have warned that such attacks could constitute war crimes. A war crime is a serious violation of international humanitarian law during times of conflic»»»

The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 13 people were injured on Tuesday morning when the train collided with a truck in the Pas-de-Calais region. A French high-speed train crashed into a truck at a crossing in northern France on Tuesday, killing the driver of the TGV and critically in»»»

French ​nationals Cécile Kohler ​and Jacques Paris are "free and on ​their ‌way ⁠to France, after ‌three and a half ⁠years of detention in ​Iran", President Emmanuel ‌Macron said Tuesday ‌in a post ​on social media platform X. The two former detainees were released in Novem»»»

Kyrgyzstan has become one of the drivers of the Eurasian Economic Union thanks to the efforts of President Sadyr Japarov. Alena Arshinova, Chair of the Coordinating Council of the Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization Eurasia and Russian State Duma deputy, stated. She recalled that the family recr»»»

Manila: Claims of "zero electric bills" for some Filipino households have kicked up a social media storm, stemming from government efforts to ease energy costs amid rising prices and poverty challenges. While not a blanket policy for all, it applies to qualified low-income families under a new stre»»»

President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran. Just hours after warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuse»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The open-air theatre at Katara Cultural Village on Tuesday witnessed the honouring of Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director-General of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Qatar on the occasion of his appointment as Cultural Ambass»»»