TikTok Removes 34 Election-Linked Accounts in Bulgaria Amid Manipulation Claims
TikTok has removed 34 accounts linked to what it described as coordinated inauthentic activity connected to Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections. The platform stated that the operation was aimed at artificially boosting political narratives in favor of the DPS party and was detected with the»»»
US Trade Representative: China Involvement in Iran Would Complicate Matters
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday that the United States is trying to maintain a stable relationship with China, but if Beijing gets involved with Iran in a way that is counter to US interests, that would complicate matters. “The underlying goals of our economies are so differ»»»
On This Day, April 11: Ill-fated Apollo 13 blasts off - UPI.com
On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the third U.S. moon-landing mission. 1 of 6 | An Apollo 13 flight plan signed by astronauts James A. Lovell, John L. "Jack" Swigert and Fred W. Haise waits to be auctioned off at Sotheby's Space Exploration sale »»»
Pressure Mounts on Hamas as It Weighs Response on Disarmament
Diplomatic momentum is building around a Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas and other Palestinian factions prepare their final response to a “Board of Peace” plan on the movement’s disarmament and the second phase of the deal. Talks were set to begin in Cairo on Friday and Saturday, with more meetings possib»»»
Iran sets 'preconditions' ahead of ceasefire talks as Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' US
Iranian and US delegations headed for Islamabad on Friday ahead of ceasefire negotiations between the two countries that threaten to be derailed by deep disagreements. While Iran said it would only begin talks if Washington accepted its "preconditions", Vice President JD Vance warned Teh»»»
Premium cheese production to be launched in Talas region - | 24.KG
Premium varieties of cheese will soon be produced in Talas region of Kyrgyzstan. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund reported. The fund has signed a financing agreement with one of the region’s leading dairy producers, Emilia LLC, to expand its production capacity. The total investment will amount »»»
Orbán: “Hungarians beyond the borders have the most at stake in this election”
Speaking at a campaign rally in Debrecen, Prime Minister Orbán thanked RMDSZ President Hunor Kelemen for attending the event and stated: “If anyone has a great stake in this election, it is Hungarians beyond the borders.” He added that these communities require a strong national government to safeg»»»
EU boosts Russian LNG imports despite phaseout plans – FT
The EU has sharply increased its purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first quarter of 2026 even as it insists it will phase out Russian energy by the end of next year, the Financial Times reported on Friday. According to Kpler data cited by the outlet, the EU’s imports from Russ»»»
Trump jumps into Hungary vote, backs Orban in tight race
US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, urging voters to “get out and vote” for his reelection ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump described Orban – his “true friend, fighter, and winner” – as a»»»
The European Commission could freeze €1.5 billion in EU funding for reforms in Serbia – Politico
The European Commission could suspend up to €1.5 billion ($1.78 billion) in funding earmarked for EU candidate Serbia, Politico reported on Friday. Serbia received €586 million ($685 million) in grants from 2021 to 2024 as part of financial assistance tied to its EU accession process, while a furth»»»
Israeli strike in Nabatiyeh kills 13 State Security personnel
An Israeli strike, one of multiple on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on Friday, killed 13 State Security personnel, the agency said, as Lebanon prepared to start ceasefire talks with Israel. "This painful loss only strengthens our determination to achieve a ceasefire that will protect Leba»»»
Shipping firms adopt alternative routes amid rising global transport disruptions
London, April 10 (SANA) Global shipping companies are turning to unconventional routes as disruptions intensify due to the ongoing US-Israeli-Iranian war, accompanied by a sharp rise in transport costs. With no clear signs of a breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, companies have begun seeki»»»
European Union travel rules could slow tourists without EU passports - UPI.com
New rules for entry into the European Union might slow down people without EU passports. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The European Union has implemented a new digital border system for those traveling without an EU passport, and it's likely to cause long lines at airports and »»»
French start-up Monomeris exploring ways to set up advanced chemical plastics recycling plant in Bizerte
Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - French start-up Monomeris is exploring ways to set up an advanced chemical plastics recycling plant in Bizerte governorate, with the aim of positioning Tunisia as a regional industrial hub linked to African and European...»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security personnel were killed in an Israeli strike on a governmental building in the southern city of Nabatieh. In a statement, Aoun condemned continued Israeli attacks and said targeting state institutions would not deter L»»»
Trump’s talks with NATO’s Rutte ‘went sh*t’ – Politico
US President Donald Trump unleashed a “tirade of insults” at NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during their meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Politico has reported, citing European officials. Rutte’s trip to Washington followed weeks of Trump’s criticism of NATO over its reluctance to join t»»»
Pakistan, Italy PMs talk recent mideast developments by phone
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, April 10, 2026, spoke by phone with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to discuss the latest regional developments. The Pakistani News Agency reported that both sides expressed their deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in»»»
US Abandoning NATO — Foreseeable Future or Just Tickle for Europe's Nerves?
Last month, US President Donald Trump said that NATO had made "a very foolish mistake" by not supporting Washington in its military campaign against Iran. Trump added he is not surprised that the majority of NATO countries do not want to join the campaign, calling the alliance a "one-way street." D»»»
Young South American footballers scammed and abandoned in Spain
Madrid: Spanish police announced Friday the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding young South Americans by promising them access to major football clubs in Spain in exchange for up to 3,000 euros ($3,500), only for many to end up abandoned and on the street. At least six alleged victims reported »»»
Iran a Turning Point for Europe’s Liberation – from Donald Trump: Guardian Commentary
A recent opinion article in The Guardian argues that the US-Israeli war on Iran marks a potential turning point in Europe’s relationship with Washington, particularly under President Donald Trump, as European states reassess their dependence on the United States and move toward greater strategic au»»»
Majority in Spain regard US as threat – survey
The US is perceived as a threat by a significant portion of people in six leading European nations, a new opinion poll suggests. In Spain, a majority holds this view, it says. Politico, which commissioned the survey, said on Wednesday that these perceptions are linked to the policies of US Presiden»»»
European, Arab pressure on Israel to stop strikes on Beirut
European and Arab states have pressured Israel to stop targeting Beirut, a Western diplomat told AFP on Friday, two days after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that left more than 300 people dead. On Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military issued a warning of incoming strikes for large, densely p»»»
Thousands denied entry since EU's automated border system rollout
Brussels, Belgium: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital r»»»
EU denies entry to 27,000 travellers under new EES border system
Brussels: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital registrati»»»
Schengen travel update: EU activates fully digital Entry/Exit System
The European Union announced on Friday that the Entry/Exit System is now fully operational across all Schengen Area countries, marking a key step in strengthening border security. In a statement, the European Commission said the system is an advanced digital framework designed to record the entry a»»»
NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive
BusinessNorth AmericaNASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdriveTimothy RooksNASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the Moon and Mars is not cheap or for the faint of heart. But who ends up covering the costs and what does everyone still on Earth get out of all this? https://p.dw.co»»»
Hungary Accuses EU of Election Interference Operations
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian EU Affairs Minister Janos Boka said on Friday that European Union agents are carrying out operations designed to meddle in Hungary's electoral process. Parliamentary elections in Hungary will be held on April 12. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Bruss»»»
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»»»
CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem
Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan. Hosted at the JW Marr»»»
CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem
Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan. Hosted at the JW Marr»»»
CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem
Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan. Hosted at the JW Marr»»»
CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem
Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan. Hosted at the JW Marr»»»
Viktor Orban faces toughest test yet as polls show Tisza momentum in final stretch
The opposition Tisza Party appears to have the momentum in the final leg of Hungary's election campaign, putting it on track for a potential two-thirds parliamentary majority, according to the latest Median poll which has a long track record of getting the outcome right. »»»
CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem
Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan. Hosted at the JW Marr»»»
Travel demand, soaring jet fuel costs could keep airfares high for months
Dubai: Travel demand, high jet fuel costs and limited flight capacity are pushing airfares sharply higher — and prices may stay elevated for months, aviation experts say. Passengers flying out of the UAE are already feeling the impact, with last-minute ticket prices surging far beyond pre-war level»»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Asian stocks extend gains on Iran talks optimism, markets watch next move closely
Dubai: Asian equities climbed on Friday, extending their first weekly gain since the Middle East conflict began, with investors leaning into optimism ahead of planned US-Iran talks this weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8%, whi»»»
Team Qatar ready for European Le Mans Series season opener in Barcelona
Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar GT will launch its 2026 campaign in the European Le Mans Series, with the opening round scheduled at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from April 10 to 12. The team arrived in Barcelona last week to take part in the official Prologue pre-season test. The sessions served as »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
EU paid €2.88bn for Russian Arctic LNG in first quarter
The EU paid an estimated €2.88bn ($3.33bn) to Russia for liquefied natural gas from the Yamal Arctic LNG project, majority owned by Novatek (NVTK.MM), in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis of shipping data published by campaign group Urgewald on April 10. The payments were driven in p»»»