Waddling across a Warsaw expressway, a brood of wild sea ducks brought traffic to a halt as volunteers held motorists at bay -- an annual ritual to protect the bustling Polish capital's famous ducklings. Every spring, dozens of days-old ducklings must make the risky trek from a centrally located pa»»»

Israel on Thursday said that dozens of activists intercepted by the Israeli military from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greek shores where they would disembark. Israel's foreign ministry earlier said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 2»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Shamaa in southern Lebanon with a loitering glide»»»

Tunis, April 30 (TAP) - Chargé d'Affaires ad interim at the Embassy of Tunisia to Italy Mohamed Hedi Chihaoui warned about the seriousness of the situation in the Middle East and the implications of the closure of the Hormuz Strait on the global...»»»

BRUSSELS: The Iran ‌war is “supercharging” the world’s shift to renewable energy, as countries scramble to reduce their exposure to volatile oil and gas markets, the ​UN climate secretary said on Thursday. The US-Israeli war with Iran has upended oil and gas supplies, prompting some countries to ra»»»

Omoda and Jaecoo, the dual-brand venture from Chinese auto giant Chery Group, has announced that its cumulative global sales, as of April 2026, have surpassed 1 million units, setting the fastest million-unit record for a young automotive brand in global industry history. The landmark achievement w»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Export-Import Bank signed a reinsurance agreement with its US counterpart, aimed at meeting the needs of local enterprises for capital goods and production inputs from the US. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 92nd annual conference of the US Export-Import Bank, hel»»»

LONDON: Amazon said on Thursday that restoring cloud computing ​operations in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, which have been damaged during the conflict in the Middle East, is expected to take several months. Amazon’s data centers in the region were hit by Iranian ‌drone strikes in early ‌Ma»»»

BRUSSELS: The Iran ‌war is “supercharging” the world’s shift to renewable energy, as countries scramble to reduce their exposure to volatile oil and gas markets, the ​UN climate secretary said on Thursday. The US-Israeli war with Iran has upended oil and gas supplies, prompting some countries to ra»»»

Dozens of residents and local officials from southern Lebanon gathered in Beirut on Thursday to protest Israel's destruction of their villages, which has been ongoing despite a fragile ceasefire. Before and after the truce agreed on April 17 in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has been »»»

Beirut: Speaker of the Parliament of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, HE Nabih Berri met Thursday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. Discussion during the meeting, dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in add»»»

Israel's defense minister on Thursday said his country may soon have to "act again" against Iran, to ensure the Islamic republic "does not once again become a threat to Israel". "US President Donald Trump, in coordination with (Israeli) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is leading the efforts to a»»»

Dozens of residents and local officials from southern Lebanon gathered in Beirut on Thursday to protest Israel's destruction of their villages, which has been ongoing despite a fragile ceasefire. Before and after the truce agreed on April 17 in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has been »»»

BELGRADE - Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura said on Thursday in Belgrade his country supported Serbia's full EU integration and that he wanted Czechia and Serbia to deepen cooperation and work on advancing their relations. "It was confirmed that we have friends in Serbia, and we confirmed tha»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura in Belgrade on Thursday to discuss opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening the friendly relations between the two countries. "The Prime Minister emphasised that economic cooperation between»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes raided the towns of Arab Salim, Abba, and Adshit in southern Lebanon 30-04-2026 18:57 PM Latest N»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has condemned the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Global Freedom Flotilla, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and maritime security, and an extension of its unjust siege on the Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the Israel»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has been labelled “NACHO” — short for “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens” — as criticism grows over his handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Coined by Javier Blas, the term reflects scepticism that Washington can secure a breakthrough as the on-and-off blockade disrupts»»»

LONDON: Axel Springer’s chief reportedly told staff that the company’s pro-Israel values are “non-negotiable” amid internal backlash that has raised questions about the newsroom’s independence. The German media giant recently acquired The Telegraph, adding the coveted British conservative outlet to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the 75th meeting of the Ministries of Finance's Undersecretaries Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, represented by Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Finance Dr. Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemns the Israeli Occupation aggression against the Global Sumud Flotilla, considering it a blatant violation of international law and maritime security, and an extension of its unjust blockade of the Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Is»»»

A US naval blockade of Iranian ports has shrunk Tehran's oil exports, stranding a growing stockpile of crude on tankers as Iranian storage sites run out of space, shipping data showed and analysts said. With some vessels switching off tracking systems and US forces turning back Iranian tankers, how»»»

A Union Pacific freight train sits idle in the Lincoln Heights section of Los Angeles on January 15, 2022. On Thursday, the rail company, along with Norfolk Southern, resubmitted their merger application to the Surface Transportation Board. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 30 (UPI»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Attorney-General has referred 13 defendants and six companies to the State Security Court on charges linked to an alleged attempt to transit military materiel through the country to Port Sudan. Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the case, now before the Abu Dhabi Federal Cou»»»

Washington, United States: Spotify on Thursday unveiled a new verification system designed to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated content, as artificial intelligence floods streaming platforms with a growing volume of synthetic tracks. The Swedish streaming giant said its "»»»

Doha, Qatar: Police Academy, represented by the Center for Security Research and Studies, organized a scientific seminar titled "Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management: Towards a Flexible and Integrated National System", in cooperation with the Civil Defence Council. The seminar aimed to review »»»

A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives and attempting to kill President Donald Trump agreed on Thursday to remain jailed for now while he awaits trial. Cole Thomas Allen did not enter a plea during his brief appearance before US Magi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Aerospace Force Chief: US Warships’ Fate to Be Like That of US Bases 30-04-2026 19:08 PM The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 15: Hezbollah carried out an operation this morning, launching eight explosive-laden drones simultaneously at Israeli force»»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum EPA-EFE/Sashanka Gutierrez April 30 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly backed Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Justice accused him of alleged ties to organized crime. During her morning press conference, Sh»»»

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has dropped out of the race for Senate. File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA April 30 (UPI) -- Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the race for Senate Thursday, saying she just couldn't raise enough money to fight off a strong challenger. "While I have the drive and passion, commit»»»

As geopolitical instability exposes the deep entanglement between energy, food systems, and global security, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Delphine Lévi Alvarès, Petrochemicals Campaign Manager at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). Joining us from a high-level summit in Col»»»

LONDON: The European Union’s representative to the Palestinian territories, Alexandre Stutzmann, has announced the launch of a program aimed at helping victims of attacks by extremist Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Stutzmann made the announcement during a visit to the village of Al-Mug»»»

BERLIN: Four teams are vying to join Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League next season and a host more are fighting for survival in the Bundesliga. Last-placed Heidenheim could be relegated this weekend, possibly replaced by second-division leader Schalke, which can seal promo»»»

Even as Iran squeezes world energy supplies with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, its own oil industry is increasingly being threatened by an American blockade. With no way to export the oil it is pumping out and diminishing room to store it at home, Iran may be forced to dramatically reduce »»»

US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, telling him to focus on ending the Ukraine war instead of "interfering" on Iran. Trump's second broadside of the week against Merz came a day after he said he was considering the redeployment of some of»»»

Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSwaibu IbrahimBBC Africa, Kampala Amon Ngabo / BBCOnyum holds Ugandan and US citizenship A man has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of four toddlers at a nursery school in Ug»»»

Milan, Italy: Luxury fashion group Prada said Thursday its revenues rose 6 percent in the first quarter, without accounting for currency fluctuations, helped by more full price sales and the contribution of Versace. The group posted total revenues of 1.428 billion euros ($1.67 billion) in the quart»»»

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said ‌on Thursday that the billions of dollars the United States owes to the world body is “non-negotiable,” after reports that Washington had placed ​conditions on releasing the funds. The development newswire Devex reported this week that two dipl»»»

MILAN: Inter Milan could be Serie A champion before they even kick a ball against Parma on Sunday. Cristian Chivu’s team have a 10-point advantage over second-placed Napoli and 12 over AC Milan, with four rounds remaining. A home win on Sunday night would guarantee Inter the title. A point could ev»»»

NEW YORK CITY: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday he was “deeply concerned” that disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz were inflicting damage that will be felt for years. Speaking to reporters at the UN headquarters in New York, he said that although a fragi»»»

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said ‌on Thursday that the billions of dollars the United States owes to the world body is “non-negotiable,” after reports that Washington had placed ​conditions on releasing the funds. The development newswire Devex reported this week that two dipl»»»

With its sights set firmly on the future of technology, KIEFER and Sophea.ai, in collaboration with NVIDIA and the OpenACC organization, officially launched the KIEFER AI Open Hackathon 2026 on Monday, April 27. This landmark event brings together seven elite teams from Greece and abroad, marking a»»»

US President Donald Trump’s envoy for South Asia, Sergio Gor, is visiting Nepal on Thursday, hoping to clinch a meeting with a prime minister averse to meeting to junior officials from foreign countries, local media has reported. Recently elected Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah refused to mee»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani graced the final races of the annual Purebred Arabian Camel Racing Festival for His Highness's Sword for the 2025-2026 season, held at the Al Shahaniya racetrack this afternoon. His Highness crowned the winners of the»»»

Dubai: On a regular Thursday evening, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, took to X with a message that was short but struck a deep chord. "The soul of Dubai is found in »»»

CAIRO — Egypt has secured a significant new industrial investment as Alpha Smart signed an agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone to develop an integrated ready-factories complex in the Sokhna industrial zone, according to an official statement issued by the authority. The signing ceremony, he»»»

Global gold prices showed relative stability on 30 April 2026, following recent declines, as investors recalibrated expectations around US monetary policy and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Gold traded near $4,550–$4,590 per ounce, after falling by 3.4% over three sessions and br»»»

The US dollar surged sharply against the Egyptian pound in mid-session trading on Thursday, nearing the EGP 54 level, driven by a combination of domestic liquidity pressures and sustained global dollar strength. According to latest bank data, the National Bank of Egypt recorded EGP 53.77 for buying»»»