Five things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Phnom Penh, cambodia: Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he said in a statement on Friday, April 10, 2026, and will stay in China for prolonged treatment for the disease. Doctors in Beijing "have confirmed that currently I have prostate cancer", the 72-year-ol»»»
Amir and British Prime Minister discuss regional, international developments
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer at HH the Amir’s office in Lusail Palace on Friday morning to discuss the latest regional and international developments. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed the»»»
Unification minister calls resuming tourist railway to border with N. Korea starting point for peace - UPI.com
A train enters Dorasan Station near the border with North Korea on Friday. South Korea resumed tourist rail service to the border station for the first time in over six years. Pool Photo by Yonhap Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Friday the resumption of tourist rail service to the border»»»
Secure Passage Through Hormuz Strait Hinges on Ceasefire Compliance: Araqchi
The foreign minister of Iran stated that safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz depends on cooperation with Iranian Armed Forces, contingent upon the opposing side’s adherence to ceasefire commitments and considering the technical constraints. In a telephone conversation with his South Korean»»»
Oil spill halts most shipping traffic in Antwerp port
Brussels, Belgium: An oil spill during a ship refueling operation has halted most traffic in Belgium's port of Antwerp, Europe's second-busiest for cargo shipping, the port said Friday. "Although the source has been stopped and the directly involved seagoing vessels have been contained for active c»»»
Top security adviser says transit through Strait of Hormuz not going smoothly, vows to seek alternative routes - UPI.com
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, seen here at a press conference in Singapore on March 2, 2026, said Friday the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz still remains largely blocked. Photo by Yonhap National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday the passage of ships through the Strai»»»
Make-or-break talks: Can US and Iran avoid another war?
The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad on Friday, in a Pakistan-brokered effort to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a longer-term agreement after weeks of war that shook the Middle East and global energy markets. The negotiations come at a criti»»»
Transnational counterfeit currency network disrupted in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) disrupted the activities of a transnational group involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit money, the SCNS press service reported. According to the statement, the group operated across several countries, organizing the»»»
TotalEnergies says Saudi refinery shut down after strikes
Paris, France: French energy giant TotalEnergies said Friday, April 10, 2026, that it had shut down a major refinery on the eastern Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia after it was damaged during the Middle East war. The Saudi energy ministry had announced Thursday "multiple attacks" recently on its oil and»»»
China, North Korea pledge closer ties after Wang visit - UPI.com
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui during their meeting at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang Wednesday. Wang is in North Korea on a two-day visit. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 10 (UPI) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met »»»
How Indian classical music and the UAE national anthem created a viral moment of unity
Dubai: In a country known for its cultural diversity, it often takes a simple, sincere gesture to remind people what unity truly looks like. That moment has been evident when a video of 13 Indian students performing the UAE national anthem using their country’s classical instruments has quickly cir»»»
Three SCNS employees detained: Staff purges continue within state committee - | 24.KG
As part of efforts to reduce systemic corruption and eliminate persistent corrupt mechanisms within the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) and other government agencies, a criminal case has been opened for corruption involving State Committee employees, other officials, and thir»»»
Israel army says struck Hezbollah launch sites in south Lebanon
The Israeli army said Thursday it was striking Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, shortly after it had warned that the militant group could expand launches of projectiles across Israel. "A short while ago, the IDF (army) began striking Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon," the military said in a stateme»»»
Macron meets Pope Leo to talk Mideast war
Vatican City: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Friday at the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a private audience expected to be dominated by the Iran war. The French leader, who arrived with his wife Brigitte after flying to Rome on Thursday, will meet the US pontiff and »»»
D&G co-founder Gabbana resigns as chairman: company
Rome, Italy: One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity, the company said Friday. D&G said that Gabbana, 63, had resigned from his corporate positions as of January 1 "as part of a natural proces»»»
Energy minister meets India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met in Doha with the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Republic of India, HE Hardeep Singh Puri. Discussions during the meeting dealt with the impact of the regional conflict on the global energy industry and»»»
Dubai Police warn against sudden swerving as crash risks rise
Dubai: Dubai Police have renewed warnings against sudden swerving, identifying it as a leading cause of serious traffic accidents across the emirate. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs, said abrupt lane changes remain among the most dangerous »»»
Israel’s Zamir: Lebanon is the Main Combat Arena
The head of Israel’s military, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has said that the “main combat arena is in Lebanon.” The mission is to keep weakening Hezbollah, Zamir said. He was speaking on Thursday to Israeli troops inside Lebanon, on the outskirts of the town of Bint Jbeil. “Our main combat arena is here i»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Dibrova Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dibrova in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Friday. "Over the past day, as a result of active offensive actions by Battlegroup Yug, the settlement of Dibrova in the Donetsk Peopl»»»
Oil prices rise after attacks on Saudi energy facilities
Beijing, April 10 (SANA) Oil prices rose in early trading on Friday following attacks on energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, with markets also weighing concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened geopolitical tensions.Brent crude futures climbed 83 cents, or 0.87%»»»
Municipality minister inspects key food security facilities across Qatar
DOHA: HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the Food Security Policies Follow-up Committee, conducted an inspection tour of several major food production and marketing facilities across the country. The tour included visits to Al Anam Livestock Prod»»»
Sirens across Israel after rocket launches from Lebanon
Rocket alerts rang out across Israel early Friday, including in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv and in the southern coastal city of Ashdod following rocket fire from Lebanon. Continued fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah is testing a fragile truce reached between the United States and »»»
WHO calls on Israel to cancel Jnah evacuation order
The World Health Organization (WHO) called Thursday on Israel to cancel the evacuation order it issued for the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, where there are two hospitals. Israel's military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, long a stronghold of Hezbollah, of imminent s»»»
University confirms meningitis case, says student ‘stable’ and ‘improving’
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has confirmed a meningitis case involving a 19-year-old veterinary student. According to an official statement, the student developed a high fever and headache on April 4. The following day, he was admitted to the emergency department of Trikala Hospital, pr»»»
Russia, Ukraine set Easter truce as Kyiv gains drone advantage - UPI.com
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, seen here at the White House in Washington, D.C., in October. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a Orthodox Easter truce. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Russia and Ukraine have both said they will halt fighting during the O»»»
Hezbollah MP Raad: Israeli Strikes Attempt to Compensate Battlefield Failure
The head of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance Lebanese parliamentary bloc MP Mohammad Raad said Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon reflect a defeated enemy seeking to compensate for battlefield failure, amid continued attacks on civilian areas. In an article published in Al-Akhbar Lebanese newsp»»»
EU, US Reportedly Near Critical Minerals Deal to Combat Chinese Control
The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. The potential deal would include incentives such as minimum price guarantees that could favor non-Chinese suppliers, the report said, citing»»»
GCC reaffirms support for Lebanon's sovereignty, security and stability
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its firm and supportive stance toward the sovereignty of Lebanese Republic, as well as its security, stability, and territorial integrity, in line with the aspirations of the Lebanese people for security, stability, and development»»»
Battery costs have declined by 99% in the last three decades, making electrified transport a reality – OWID
Over 20mn electric cars were sold globally in 2025 — some for as little as $10,000. Even just two decades ago, that would have been impossible. The reason it's possible now? Batteries have gotten much cheaper. »»»
Battery costs have declined by 99% in the last three decades, making electrified transport a reality – OWID
Over 20mn electric cars were sold globally in 2025 — some for as little as $10,000. Even just two decades ago, that would have been impossible. The reason it's possible now? Batteries have gotten much cheaper. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Battery costs have declined by 99% in the last three decades, making electrified transport a reality – OWID
Over 20mn electric cars were sold globally in 2025 — some for as little as $10,000. Even just two decades ago, that would have been impossible. The reason it's possible now? Batteries have gotten much cheaper. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported. Kh»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
BEIRUTER: In honour of Beirut's fallen victims
Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
BEIRUTER: On Lebanon’s southeastern front, they stay
During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported. Kh»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
BEIRUTER: On Lebanon’s southeastern front, they stay
During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»
BEIRUTER: In honour of Beirut's fallen victims
Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported. Kh»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Battery costs have declined by 99% in the last three decades, making electrified transport a reality – OWID
Over 20mn electric cars were sold globally in 2025 — some for as little as $10,000. Even just two decades ago, that would have been impossible. The reason it's possible now? Batteries have gotten much cheaper. »»»