RT 6m

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect: Live updates

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon entered into force on Friday, with US President Donald Trump insisting that Hezbollah is part of the agreement, although the armed group had boycotted peace talks with Israel as futile. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) renewed their operation in Lebano»»»

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UPI 6m

7-month-old dies after being found in hot car outside Tennessee library - UPI.com

A 7-month-old child was found unresponsive in a hot car outside the Monterey Public Library in Tennessee on Wednesday afternoon. The child later died, according to local reports, marking at least the second child hot car death in the United States this year. The Monterey Police Department responded»»»

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Gulf News 28m

UAE welcomes lebanon-Israel ceasefire, laud US efforts

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, and commended the diplomatic efforts led by President Trump in facilitating this agreement. Also Read: UAE President accepts US invitation to Board o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28m

NCSA president honours National Cyber Drill 2025 top achievers

Tribune News Network Doha Entities that passed the 12th edition of cyber drill with the highest evaluative scores across the participating sectors, were honoured on Thursday by Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, president of the National Cyber Security Agency. The entities that participa»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Oil tanker traffic explodes at Panama canal as global energy routes shift amid Mideast war

A surge of oil tankers and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers is crowding the Panama Canal, as shifting global energy routes driven by conflict in the Middle East push the strategic waterway to near-maximum capacity. Videos circulating online this week show long lines of vessels waiting to transi»»»

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France24 33m

France finance minister says Hormuz must open 'but not at any price'

France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade, Dr Bamo Nouri, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of West London, says that t»»»

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France24 47m

The Debate - Leo and "the tyrants": Does new pope's defiant message resonate?

A new U-S-born Pope on a first-ever visit to Cameroon’s restive English-speaking northwest, and who’s not turning the other cheek: “Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that »»»

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Sana 1h

President al-Sharaa receives US Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, in Antalya

Ankara, April 16 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Thursday US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, at his residence in Antalya, Türkiye, on the sidelines of his official visit to the country to take part in the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, »»»

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UPI 1h

Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day cease-fire - UPI.com

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a cease-fire for 10 days to allow for talks about ejecting Hezbollah from that country, which Israel said is its primary goal in strikes launched on its neighbor over the last six weeks. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- President Do»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar welcomes ceasefire announcement in Lebanon

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the ceasefire announcement in the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, considering it an initial step towards de-escalation. Qatar emphasizes the necessity of adhering to the ceasefire and building upon it urgently to solidify the truce and prevent the spread of te»»»

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RT 1h

Iranian embassy shares AI clip of Jesus slapping Trump

An Iranian embassy has shared an AI-generated video depicting Jesus casting Donald Trump into hell, following backlash over a social media post in which the US president appeared to portray himself as a Christ-like healer. Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Sunday but deleted it the followin»»»

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Naharnet 1h

EU chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as 'a relief'

European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen welcomed a 10-day ceasefire declared Thursday between Israel and Lebanon that was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. "This is a relief, as this conflict has already claimed far too many lives," von der Leyen wrote on X, adding that it must l»»»

UPI 1h

Omaha boy, 3, recovering from stabbing, kidnapping attempt at Walmart - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Noemi Guzman, 31, attempts to stab Cyler Hillman, 3, just before being shot to death by Omaha police. Cyler suffered a slash on the cheek. Photo courtesy of Omaha Police Deptartment body-worn camera April 16 (UPI) -- Omaha police have released more details about the kidnapping and assault »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Netanyahu says Lebanon truce opportunity for 'historic peace'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the ten-day ceasefire with Lebanon offered an opportunity for a "historic peace agreement" with Lebanon, but insisted that the disarmament of Hezbollah remained a precondition. "We have an opportunity to make a historic peace agreement wi»»»

Naharnet 1h

One injured in Israel after shelling from Lebanon before truce begins

Israeli rescue services said on Thursday that one person was seriously injured in northern Israel after shelling from Lebanon that came less than two hours before the start of a truce agreed with Lebanon. In the Karmiel area, rescuers "are providing medical treatment on site to a 25-year-old man in»»»

Naharnet 1h

Trump expects Aoun, Netanyahu at White House in 'four or five days'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he expected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhyahu and President Joseph Aoun to visit the White House in coming days, after the U.S. leader announced a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. "As of two hours from now, we have a ceasefire with Israel and »»»

The Peninsula 1h

Arsenal ex-goalkeeper Manninger dies after car struck by train

Vienna: Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Austria at Euro 2008, died on Thursday after his car was hit by a train, his former club Red Bull Salzburg said. The 48-year-old died when a train hit his car while crossing the tracks in the Salzburg region, the Austrian news ag»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium, believes deal 'close'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium and that the two sides were "close" to a peace deal to end the war that has engulfed the Middle East. The United States had earlier threatened to resume airstrikes on the Islamic republic and m»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE welcomes move to end hostilities between Lebanon and Israel

The UAE has welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, commending the diplomatic efforts that led to the breakthrough. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that the development would represent a positive step»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:30 on Thursday 16-04-2026 Nahariya settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:30 on Thursday 16-04-2026 Nahariya settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 43 16-04-2026 22:»»»

Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage: statement 45 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage: statement 45 16-04-2026 22:59 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ras al-Naqoura site with a swarm of attack drones: statement 44 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ras al-Naqoura site with a swarm of attack drones: statement 44 16-04-2026 22:59 PM Latest News Ur»»»

Naharnet 2h

KSA lauds 'role played by Aoun, Salam, Berri' in reaching ceasefire

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting militant group Hezbollah since last month. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's welcome of the announcement by... Trump of a ce»»»

Gulf News 2h

Trump says Iran to hand over uranium as ceasefire talks advance

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium and that the two sides were "close" to a peace deal to end the war that has engulfed the Middle East. The United States had earlier threatened to resume airstrikes on t»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Jordan–Saudi economic partnership entres advanced stage, says minister of investment

AMMAN — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jordan marks a "further" step in deepening investment ties between the two countries, as bilateral cooperation shifts toward implementation across key sectors.Investment Minister, Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, said the agreem»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Agricultural exports hit a record high last year, says minister of agriculture

AMMAN — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khreissat on Thursday said Jordan’s agricultural sector continues to post strong performance, underpinned by improved supply chains and growing domestic production.Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, Khreissat described the sector as a "success story" despite limited nat»»»

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UPI 2h

South Korea pet insurance market grows but uptake remains low - UPI.com

Pet insurance grows 3.5-fold in three years... insurance industry moves to boost awareness A chart shows the number of pet insurance policies in South Korea rising sharply from 51,727 in 2021 to 251,961 in 2025. Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI April 15 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's pet »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE has right to guarantees, compensation after Iranian aggression, says Gargash

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the UAE has the right to seek guarantees to prevent the repetition of cowardly Iranian attacks and to be compensated after the Iranian aggression against GCC countries. “The Iranian regime has attacked everyone in the Gulf, ev»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Al-Malikiyah site with a squadron of attack drones: statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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 army soldiers at the Al-Malikiyah site with a squadron of attack drones: »»»

UPI 2h

Fine Arts Commission OKs Trump's arch project - UPI.com

1 of 4 | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds an illustration on Wednesday of the proposed Triumphal Arch that President Donald Trump wants to build. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- The Commission of Fine Arts voted Thursday to OK President Donald Trump's pla»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran deal ‘very close’: Trump hints at signing agreement in Pakistan

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran were "very close" to a peace deal and that he would consider going to Pakistan to sign an agreement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump added that Tehran had agreed to hand over its store of»»»

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UPI 2h

GOP blocks House war powers resolution for second time - UPI.com

Republicans in the House of Representatives voted down a war powers resolution that would rein in President Trump's ability to wage war in Iran for a second time, although with just a one-vote margin this time. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- Republican members of th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

PM Demands Changes in Regulations to Address Shocking Disparities in Medicine Prices Hospitals Pay

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov Thursday expressed concern over what he described as systemic abuses within Bulgaria’s healthcare financing system, where hospitals exploit legal loopholes in order to maximize their profit and not to improve patient care, and demanded changes in the applicable»»»

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France24 2h

Focus - Spain at risk of housing bubble as Madrid attracts wealthy foreigners

In the last few years, Madrid has become a destination of choice for wealthy Latin American investors, as well as for young Americans. The latter are settling in the most historical areas of the Spanish capital, driving up prices in an already competitive housing market. FRANCE 24's Maude Petit-Jov»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

European Commission welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon

Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed Thursday the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation, announced by US President Donald Trump. In a statement, von der Leyen affirmed that Europe will continue to demand respect for Lebanon's sovereignty and te»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the vicinity of the market in the city of Bint Jbeil with a guided missile and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the vicinity of the market in the city of Bint Jbeil with a guided missile and achie»»»

Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted newly established enemy artillery positions in the town of Al-Adaisseh and the settlement of Kfar Giladi with swarms of attack drones: statement 41 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted newly established enemy artillery positions in the town of Al-Adaisseh and the settlement of Kfar Gila»»»

Naharnet 3h

What have Lebanon and Israel agreed to?

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to observe a 10-day ceasefire that begins at midnight Beirut time, the United States said. Below is the full text of the statement that was agreed to by the Government of Israel and Government of Lebanon, as published by the U.S. State Department: "Following productiv»»»

BNE 3h

BlackRock among big funds backing Uzbek state’s first foray on to global equity markets

BlackRock, Inc (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, is among big funds that have signalled their support for the Uzbek state’s first foray into global equity markets by signing cornerstone agreements that will back a National Investment Fund of the Uzbek Republic (UzNIF) initial public o»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Libya, US Hold Talks on Money Laundering, Terror Financing

Anti-money laundering measures dominated talks in Washington between governor of the Central Bank of Libya Naji Issa and US officials, as prosecutors pursue corruption cases. The central bank said Issa outlined efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing systems, expa»»»

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UPI 3h

Minnesota charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun - UPI.com

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer takes part in a stop in Minneapolis on January 9. Hennepin County prosecutors announced charges against an ICE officer accused of pointing his weapon at people in a moving vehicle in February. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UP»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Cabinet Approves Reforms to Make Prosecutor General Investigation Mechanism Workable

The government has adopted a package of legislative amendments aimed at establishing an effective and functional mechanism for investigating the prosecutor general, the Council of Ministers reported on Thursday. The package introduces mandatory judicial review of decisions to terminate or suspend c»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

IMF: Middle East Faces Pivotal Economic Moment

The International Monetary Fund said the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan were facing a pivotal and exceptionally difficult moment in their modern economic history after the war that broke out on Feb. 28, 2026, describing it as a severe and multifaceted shock to one of the world’s most strat»»»

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France24 3h

Middle East Matters - 'Lebanon is being held hostage by Hezbollah acting at Iran's behest'

Hezbollah plunged Lebanon into war with Israel in early March. Six weeks later, the group, which had suffered setbacks in 2024, is still putting up a fight. But how? And can the Lebanese government succeed in getting the militant group to disarm? In this edition of Middle East Matters, we are »»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Eight arrests in crackdown on illegal grid connections

Eight people have been arrested in one day for allegedly illegally connecting their homes to the power network and not paying for the electricity they used, police said Thursday. Two people were detained Wednesday near the northwestern town of Igoumenitsa after power network employees complained th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Cabinet Approves Draft of New Counter-Corruption Act

The Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a draft Act on Tackling Corruption of Public Office Holders, the Government Information Service said in a press release. The new bill has been drafted implementing the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and the recommendations of the European »»»

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France24 3h

The Observers - ‘We're asking for our husbands' salaries’: The plight of soldiers' widows in eastern DR Congo

Plastic sheeting serving as tents and mattresses laid on the ground: in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, the widows of fallen soldiers are struggling to survive in a makeshift camp. They say they fled the capital of North Kivu province, Goma, after it fell to the M23 rebels in January 2025. Left»»»

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UPI 3h

Chilean government offers reforms package to revive economy - UPI.com

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast (C) arrives by car at the Metropolitan Cathedral to attend aass and a 'Prayer for the People of Chile and the New Government' in Santiago on Sunday. Photo by Allen Diaz/EPA SANTIAGO-Chile, April 16 (UPI) -- Chilean President José Antonio Kast announced a package »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Treti Mart Top Candidate in Stara Zagora Yankova Presents Her Priorities for Region

Boyanka Yankova, top-of-the-list candidate of the Treti Mart [March 3] coalition in Stara Zagora, presented her priorities for the regional city here on Thursday, the coalition said in a press release. Yankova highlighted energy independence, a decent standard of living in rural areas, and a return»»»

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