Israeli strikes hit Beirut in an apparent violation of the US-Iran ceasefire
Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity. The escalation comes in an apparent violation »»»
Hezbollah says fired rockets towards Israel in response to 'violation of ceasefire'
Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said Thursday it had fired rockets towards Israel in response to its "violation" of the US-Iran truce. It came a day after the Lebanese group said it has a "right" to respond to a deadly wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon. "In response to the enemy's violati»»»
With Lebanon still facing attacks, how sustainable is this ceasefire? – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs [AFP]. Hundreds were killed and over a thousand were wounded within 10 minutes of Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was reached between US and Iran. This was the largest ever attack by Israel in one day»»»
US sought open seas. Iran turned Hormuz into a toll booth—and left Lebanon to burn – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- A fireball rises from a high-rise building hit by an Israeli airstrike in the area of Abbasiyeh, on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, on April 8, 2026. Lebanon’s army warned people against returning to the country’s south on April 8, where the Israeli military is st»»»
Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes Hormuz strait again – Ya Libnan
Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded »»»
Qatar sends letters to UN, Security Council on Iranian attacks
QNA New York The State of Qatar sent two identical letters — the 12th and 13th — to António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and to Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, permanent representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and president of the Security Council for April, rega»»»
Awqaf honours 48 student Quran memorisers
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs honoured 48 students who memorised the Holy Quran during the first quarter of 2026. The students were enrolled in Quranic learning centres under the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance. The ceremony, part of the “Quran Memorisa»»»
Managing online classes and being a teacher and a parent, all at once
Tribune News Network Doha When teachers are parents themselves, they have the opportunity to observe how children learn and behave at home – both their own and their students during online lessons. This dual perspective provides insights into learning styles, habits, and motivations, allowing teach»»»
Qatar deplores Israeli airstrikes on wide areas in Lebanon
QNA Doha The State of Qatar has condemned the series of heinous Israeli airstrikes that targeted wide areas in Lebanon and resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deemed the strikes a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the»»»
Drug dealer Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in connection with Matthew Perry's death - UPI.com
Matthew Perry is shown in 2017 at a screening of Reelz's "The Kennedy's After Camelot" at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Calif.. Perry died of an accidental ketamine overdose in 2023, and Jasveen Sangha of Los Angeles was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday in connection with hi»»»
Fujairah reinforces its geological standing with three mining zones, unique rock diversity
FUJAIRAH: The Emirate of Fujairah is distinguished by its unique geological diversity, hosting rich rock formations that reflect a deep natural history. It features mountainous areas of scientific and mining significance, including the Kassar area, which represents a clear model of layered and comp»»»
US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon. Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations »»»
Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire
Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. "A wave of relief has hit financial markets after threats of a devastating escalation of the war we»»»
Israel’s massacre in Lebanon tests U.S.-Iran ceasefire – Ya Libnan
Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Marwan Naamani, In Lebanon hundreds were killed and over a thousand were injured by Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was agreed On Wednesday morning, Israel unleashed a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon»»»
Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council: We stand firmly by Hezbollah and will punish the enemy an teach it decisive lesson - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council: We stand firmly by Hezbollah and will punish the enemy an t»»»
The U.S. just experienced its hottest March on record - UPI.com
People attend the Blossom Kite Festival, an event held as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on March 28. During the peak of the heat wave on March 18 and 22, NOAA says that 4,447 daily record high temperatures were set. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»
Syria condemns Israeli aggression on Lebanon, calls for immediate ceasefire
Damascus, Apr.8 (SANA) Syria condemned on Wednesday the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, which led to dozens of deaths and injuries, describing it as a “flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and »»»
Scale of killing in Lebanon ‘horrific’: UN rights chief – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- ‘Such carnage, within hours of agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran, defies belief,’ said Turk © Kawnat HAJU / AFP The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is “horrific”, the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding “night»»»
The National Oil Corporation and Algeria’s Sonatrach announce new oil and gas discovery in Ghadames Basin
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Algeria’s Sonatrach Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPEX), the operator of Contract Area 95/96 in the Ghadames Basin, announce a new oil and gas discovery from the drilling of exploration well A1-69/02, located 70 km from the Wafa field.»»»
Sebha’s new Palm City Residential Project: 106 residential buildings with 3,000 housing units
The Hafter-controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced yesterday the start of construction work on the “Palm City” (New Sabha) project, which it said is one of the most prominent residential projects overseen by the NDA, in a move that it says reflects a genuine transformation in urban d»»»
Agentic commerce: The quiet revolution in how we buy
Eman does not remember the last time she manually booked a flight. Her personal AI assistant, linked to her credit cards and loyalty programmes, quietly scans fares, checks her calendar, considers her seat and airline preferences, and then books the optimal option while she sleeps. By the time she »»»
US says Trump will continue to discuss Lebanon with Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump will continue to discuss with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the idea of including Lebanon in an Iran war ceasefire deal, his spokeswoman said Wednesday. "This will continue to be discussed, I am sure, between the president and Prime Minister (Benjamin) Netany»»»
Al Jazeera condemns killing of correspondent Mohammed Wishah in Gaza by Israel
Al Jazeera has released a statement about the killing of its journalist, Mohammed Wishah, in an Israeli drone attack earlier today. Here it is in full: “Al Jazeera Media Network strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent, Mohammed Wishah, followin»»»
Oil follows geopolitics - the sun does not
Whenever conflict erupts somewhere in the world, energy markets react with remarkable speed. Oil prices move within hours. Shipping routes suddenly dominate strategic discussions. Governments quietly review reserves, supply chains and vulnerabilities. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»
Tunisia-Japan: Mutual willingness to boost Japanese direct investment
Tunis, April 8 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and new Japanese Ambassador to Tunisia Mitsuhiro Saito on Wednesday pointed out the existence of genuine opportunities to boost Japanese direct investment in Tunisia, notably...»»»
Portfolio construction must evolve for a new market era
Markets have accelerated beyond recognition. Themes that dominate for years now peak in quarters: AI infrastructure powered 2024 returns, defense surged through 2025 geopolitical shifts, deep tech looms next. Investors face compressed cycles where narratives flip rapidly, liquidity ebbs sharply, an»»»
FBI: Russia-backed Fancy Bear hackers used Wi-Fi routers to steal data - UPI.com
A Russian hacking group called Fancy Bear used poorly-protected Wi-Fi routers to hack into governments, the FBI said. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- A Russian hacking group financed by the spy agency GRU managed a large-scale campaign to steal information about militaries and g»»»
Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate
Turkish security forces arrested nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep one day after a shootout outside Israel's consulate in Istanbul, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Wednesday. Gurlek posted on X that officers had arrested 198 suspects in a simultaneous operation in 34 provinces against "the »»»
Israeli media: Fierce clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli army in the Khiam plain after the latter attempted to advance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Fierce clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli army in the Khiam plain after the latter attempted to advance 08-04-2026 21»»»
Al-Manar TV and Al-Nour Radio Mourn Colleague Suzan Khalil in Israeli Aggression
The Lebanese Communication Group – Al-Manar channel and Al-Nour radio – mourned the presenter and producer Suzan Al-Khalil who was martyred in the barbaric Israeli aggression on Lebanon on Wednesday. What follows is the text of the statement: In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful»»»
Israel kills hundreds wounds over a thousand in Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire deal – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel has bombed locations across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, in devastating attacks that authorities say has killed at least 254 people and wounded more than 1,165. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier said that Lebanon would not be included in the ceasefire. Th»»»
Artemis II crew prepares as spacecraft heads back from moon toward Earth for splashdown - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Earthset is captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT Monday during the Artemis II crew's flyby of the moon. On Wednesday, the crew prepared for the return to Earth set for Friday. Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- On Wednesday, two days after thei»»»
BP announces new offshore gas discovery in Egypt’s Eastern Mediterranean
BP has announced a new gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean, offshore Egypt, following the successful drilling of the El-Dennis West-1 exploration well in the El-Tamsah concession area. The El-Dennis West-1 discovery is located approximately 70 kilometres offshore in water depths of around 95»»»
Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested by early violations as Islamabad talks loom
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect with broad international support, but early violations and continued hostilities are already casting doubt on its durability ahead of talks scheduled in Islamabad. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hailed the announcement as “wel»»»
Housing Minister meets MPs to discuss citizens’ demands, development priorities
Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menshawy, met with members of the House of Representatives to review citizens’ demands and discuss key development files, joined by senior ministry officials and affiliated executive bodies. The meeting reflects ongoing coordina»»»
Government addresses challenges with clarity, decisiveness: Minister of Planning
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in energy, digital transformation, and data systems development in support of sustainab»»»
Global Supply Chains Reshape, Focus Shifts to Saudi Arabia
At a time when global supply chains are being reshaped by rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to key routes, led by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a central player in redirecting trade flows. Leveraging a unique position linking East and West, and advanced logisti»»»
CBL Governor unveils package of measures to support dinar, regulate foreign exchange market, and inject $1.5 billion
A source has informed that Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa revealed a package of new economic and monetary measures aimed at supporting the value of the Libyan dinar and regulating the foreign exchange black-market. This announcement came on the sidelines of the conclusion of Article»»»
Two Palestinians, including journalist, martyred in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
Gaza: Journalist Mohammed Washah was martyred in the Gaza Strip, and another person was injured Wednesday evening, as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the vehicle they were traveling in in Gaza City. Qatar News Agency (QNA) correspondent, citing family sources, reported that journalist Washah wa»»»
Is Hamas Counting on Iran Talks to Resolve the Disarmament Crisis?
As Iranian officials link any halt in fighting with the US and Israel to all fronts of the so-called “axis of resistance,” with a focus on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas and other Palestinian factions in Gaza are negotiating a disarmament plan while pushing to retain part of their arsenal. Israel and »»»
Our Programme Focuses on Living Standards, Quality of Life, Says Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev
At a meeting with the leadership of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria on Wednesday, Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev said that the coalition’s programme is focused on the standard and quality of life of Bulgarian citizens – high and stable incomes and pensio»»»
Watch: Ostrich escaped cafe in Thailand, runs nearly 10 miles on highway - UPI.com
April 8 (UPI) -- An ostrich escaped from an animal cafe in Thailand and ran nearly 10 miles on a busy highway before being safely captured. Isara Boriboon, who owns a cat cafe in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, said one of his two ostriches, named B1 and B2, darted through an open gate Tuesday and followed»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli airstrikes on wide areas in Lebanon
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the series of heinous Israeli airstrikes that targeted wide areas in Lebanon and resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs deemed the strikes a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the sovere»»»
On This Day, April 7: Scandinavian Star ferry fire kills 159 - UPI.com
On April 7, 1990, arson fires aboard the ferry Scandinavian Star killed at least 159 people in Scandinavia's worst post-war maritime disaster. 1 of 6 | The MS Scandinavian Star is towed into Lysekil harbor in Sweden after a fire on board the ferry on April 7, 1990, killed 159 people. File Photo by »»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results out – check if you’re among the winners
Dubai: In its first Wednesday show, a number of participants have walked away with cash prizes in the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. During Draw No. 260408, the winning numbers from the Days section were 4, 20, 17, 18, 9, and 19, while 1 was drawn as the winning number in the Months secti»»»
Lebanon says reopening main Syria border crossing closed over Israeli threat
Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting Wednesday evening, state media said, after it had been closed for several days due to an Israeli threat to target it. "The Masnaa crossing will be reopened as of 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) today, with strict measures in place»»»
Israeli army destroys Beirut building in new strike, says targeted Hezbollah commander
The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah commander in Beirut on Wednesday, after Lebanese state media reported that Israel had targeted the Tallet al-Khayyat residential neighborhood in the capital. "A short while ago, the IDF struck a Hezbollah commander in Beirut," the military said. The s»»»
Hezbollah says has right to respond after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Hezbollah said Wednesday it has a "right" to respond to Israel's deadly wave of strikes across Lebanon, which authorities said left at least 112 people dead and more than 800 wounded. "We affirm that the blood of the martyrs and the wounded will not be shed in vain, and that today's massacres, like»»»
Iran Guards Threaten Response if Israel Does Not Cease Lebanon ‘Aggression’
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday they would respond if Israel did not cease attacks on Lebanon as deadly strikes killed hundreds of people a day after a ceasefire was agreed between the United States and Iran. "We issue a firm warning to the United States, which violates treaties, an»»»