ING BSK: impact of goods from China on Polish trade turnover growing
Analysts at ING Bank Śląski (ING BSK) say China’s influence on Poland’s trade is growing, contributing to a worsening current account balance. In February 2026, Poland recorded a deficit of PLN 4.2 bln, compared to a surplus a year earlier.Rising imports, especially cars, transport equipment, and e»»»
Sharjah Ruler announces 100-volume book project
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has revealed his latest historical project — a book titled Al Kawn wa Anasi Kathiran — which will comprise around 100 volumes, narrating the history of the universe from before the descent of Prophet »»»
Trump Talks Iran Blockade, Nukes, Peace Negotiations
"We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world. That’s what they’re doing — they’re really blackmailing the world. We’re not going to let that happen," Trump told reporters, declaring that a US blockade of the Hormuz Strait has begun. The blockade "started 10 o'clock," according to the presi»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The only path that achieves sovereignty and saves Lebanon is the implementation of the agreement’s terms, and first and foremost, the aggression must be completely stopped - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Luis Enrique warns PSG to avoid Liverpool 'trap'
Liverpool: Luis Enrique has warned Paris Saint-Germain to avoid falling into a "trap" against Liverpool as the Champions League holders aim to reach the semi-finals on Tuesday. PSG head to Anfield protecting a 2-0 lead from last week's quarter-final first-leg in Paris. Liverpool failed to record a »»»
Members of Bangladesh human rights body resign over govt inaction
All five members of Bangladesh's autonomous human rights commission resigned on Monday in protest over the newly elected government's failure to renew beefed up authorities for the body. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) members said the Bangladesh National Party (BNP), which won a landsl»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The resistance has prepared itself silently and discreetly. The fighters resort to hit-and-run tactics, away from taking fixed positions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah fighters will capture enemy soldiers whenever the opportunity arises - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ugandan man goes on trial over kindergarten stabbings
A Ugandan man accused of stabbing four young children to death at a kindergarten in an attack that horrified the country pleaded not guilty to murder, as his trial began on Monday. Christopher Okello Onyum, who was arrested as he tried to flee the scene of the crime on April 2, denied the four coun»»»
Qatari beach volleyball team qualify for round of 16 in Asian Open Tour
BANGKOK: The Qatari beach volleyball team, consisting of the duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan (Qatar Team 1), qualified for the round of 16 of the Samila Asian Open Tour Championship. The championship started on Sunday in Thailand with the participation of 27 teams representing 15 countries. Qa»»»
Qassem asks Lebanese state to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday urged the Lebanese state to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington the following day, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with Israel. "We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity... We call for a historic and heroi»»»
Sheikh Qassem: We reject negotiations with the Israeli entity; they are futile and require a Lebanese agreement and consensus to change course - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US Plans to Buy Record Number of HIMARS in 2027
The US Army intends to purchase 96 of the rocket artillery launchers in the next fiscal year, compared to just six bought in 2026, for a total cost of $745.7 million. That amount is more than was spent on the HIMARS program even during the peak of deliveries to Ukraine in 2023.Check out Sputnik's i»»»
Safa says Hezbollah won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks
Hezbollah will not abide by any agreements that may result from the direct Lebanon-Israel talks in the United States, negotiations it firmly opposes, a senior Hezbollah official said Monday. Wafiq Safa, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's political council, spoke on the eve of the talks expected i»»»
Saudi researchers succeed in converting carbon dioxide into underground rock
Riyadh: Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have succeeded in converting carbon dioxide into stable rock that is permanently trapped underground. This was achieved using a closed-loop system that recycles water from deep underground, thus removing one of the »»»
No one has the right to close Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic: IMO
Paris, France: Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez, said Monday that no country has the right to close the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. During a press conference, Dominguez added, "Under international law, no country has the right to prohibi»»»
Soros network is now in control of Hungary after Orban’s election defeat – Musk
The pro-EU Tisza party’s victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Hungarian election means that the country has essentially been taken over by the Soros network, Elon Musk has said. In a post on X on Monday, Musk lashed out at Alexander Soros – the son of Hungarian-American billionaire Georg»»»
Sheikh Qassem: A very aggressive plan for Lebanon has been revealed, and we frustrated the Israeli surprise scheme - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: “Greater Israel” targets all of Lebanon, not just the resistance, and not just one segment of the Lebanese population - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fuel shortages in Cuba hamper humanitarian aid efforts - UPI.com
A man climbs a staircase next to a portrait of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara in Havana on Friday). The United States have prevented oil shipments to Cuba for months, except for one Russian tanker, Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA April 13 (UPI) -- Cuba's fuel shortages are disrupting the distribution of hu»»»
EU raids chocolate maker in antitrust probe
Brussels, Belgium: Brussels investigators were raiding the premises of a chocolate maker in two EU countries Monday over concerns the firm may have violated the bloc's antitrust rules, the European Commission said. The surprise inspections targeted a "company active in the chocolate confectionery s»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli aggression disregards all humanitarian and moral considerations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pakistan: US-Iran ceasefire holds, peace efforts continue
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday, April 13, 2026, that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is holding, adding that Islamabad continues its efforts to facilitate dialogue and promote lasting peace in the region. In a speech to the Pakistani cabin»»»
IEA Is Ready to Further Tap Global Oil Reserves if Needed, Chief Says
The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, said on Monday he hopes another oil stockpile release is not needed but "we stand ready to act" if the energy shock resulting from the war with Iran requires it. The 32-member IEA agreed last month to release 400 million barrels of oil »»»
Here's the Real Reason Netanyahu is Escalating the Lebanon Crisis
Israel is effectively “held hostage” by the Netanyahu government, and the war in Lebanon is another distraction action designed to divert the public’s attention from the mounting problems he personally and the country as a whole face, Tel Aviv-based national security observer Dr. Simon Tsipis told »»»
Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow
BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Dismisses Speculation about "Romanian Scenario" in Bulgarian Elections
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Sliven on Monday that suggestions are being made in the public domain about a possible "Romanian scenario" in the upcoming Bulgarian elections, which, according to him, are intended to mobilize support for Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria. Rade»»»
Federal judge dismisses Trump's suit against The Wall Street Journal - UPI.com
President Donald Trump looks out the window with Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., left, and Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Donald Trump, center, aboard Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Friday. Trump's $10 billion suit against the Wall S»»»
US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect
Washington: The US blockade of Iranian ports took effect Monday evening, April 13, 2026. The US military announced that the blockade includes Iranian ports on the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that it will apply to all ships regardless of their flags. It cla»»»
UK halts Chagos handover to Mauritius amid US concerns
The United Kingdom has halted a plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, an Indian Ocean archipelago, to Mauritius. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an agreement last year transferring sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius. However, the deal allowed Washington and London to retain control »»»
Monster Typhoon in the Pacific Ocean Is Bearing Down on Group of Remote US Islands
A dangerous super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is barreling toward a group of remote US islands. Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to make landfall Tuesday in the Northern Mariana Islands and bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain and flooding, the National Weather Service said Monday. Powe»»»
Israel Summons Italy Envoy Over Comments on Lebanon Attacks
Israel summoned Italy's ambassador Monday to protest after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israel's "unacceptable attacks" on civilians in Lebanon during a visit to Beirut, an Italian diplomatic source said. Tajani, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, visited Be»»»
Italian PM Condemns ‘Unacceptable’ Trump Criticism of Pope
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday condemned US President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as "unacceptable", after the US pontiff spoke out against the Middle East war. "The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to co»»»
Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow
BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will followMark Hallam with AFP, dpaPilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday a»»»
Durov accuses WhatsApp of misleading encryption claims, citing backup risks
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has accused WhatsApp of misleading users about privacy, arguing that Telegram offers stronger protection for sensitive content. The Russian tech entrepreneur has repeatedly criticized Meta-owned WhatsApp’s security model, dismissing claims that the app cannot ac»»»
Orbán’s far-right allies fall silent, or reach out to Magyar
Many political allies who had endorsed Viktor Orbán have stayed silent or voiced dismay, but some pledged to work with Hungary’s new, pro-EU leader. The list of noisy, far-right Orbán-endorsers who stayed mute on Monday (13 April) after the outgoing Hungarian prime minister’s election drubbing incl»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army at Shamran Hill and in the vicinity of the Liberation Triangle in the city of Bint Jbeil with rocket barrages: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanon Death Toll from Israeli Offensive Rises to 2,089 Killed, with 6,762 Injured
Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health announced on Monday, April 13, 2026, that the death toll from the Israeli offensive on Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 2,089. The ministry said in a statement that the number of injuries has also increased to 6,762. In a related development, L»»»
EU's Military Buildup Signals It Prepares for Large-Scale War Against Russia - Russian Envoy to UN
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Increased military preparations of the European Union make it obvious that it is getting ready for a major war against Russia, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday. "These large-scale military preparations leave no doubt a»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Margaliot, and infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Yesud HaMa’ala, with rocket barrages: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Khaled meets Premier Li Qiang in Beijing
Beijing: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, have discussed ways to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and advance cooperation across»»»
FAO warns Strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt current and next agricultural seasons
Rome, Italy: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned on Monday, April 13, 206, that the current and upcoming agricultural seasons could be affected if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and fertilizer shipments are disrupted. According to FAO estimates, between 20 »»»
Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the naval blockade he has ordered around the country's ports will be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume. The US military said»»»
Gwador-to-Central Asia Route Opens as Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Talks
Pakistan has officially launched a new transit corridor connecting its ports to Central Asian markets through Iranian territory. Pakistan just opened a new trade route to Central Asia through Iran. The first shipment, frozen beef, left Gwadar Port for Tashkent on Monday. Here's what you need to kno»»»
UK Taylor Swift dance party stabbing spree 'avoidable': inquiry
London: A UK teenager's 2024 frenzied stabbing spree in northwest England which killed three young girls and sparked nationwide anti-immigration riots was "foreseeable and avoidable", a public inquiry concluded Monday. The attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, which seriously wo»»»
Israel Presses Assault on Lebanon Border Town Ahead of US-Hosted Talks
Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States »»»
Middle East Ceasefire a ‘Priority’, China’s FM Tells Pakistan
Maintaining a ceasefire in the Middle East war is an "immediate priority" for resolving the conflict, China's top diplomat told his Pakistan counterpart in a phone call on Monday. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also said on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ma’ale Golani barracks with a swarm of attack drones: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlements of Ma’alot-Tarshiha and Karmiel with rocket barrages: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Troops Fire Tear Gas at Palestinian Schoolchildren in West Bank
Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinian schoolchildren staging a sit-in on Monday in the occupied West Bank, AFP footage showed, after settlers blocked access to their school. The Israeli military confirmed to AFP it had dispersed an "unusual gathering", but did not specify whether its troops »»»