Serbia to jointly produce drones with Israel, president confirms
Serbia plans to jointly produce combat drones with Israel as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities and expand arms exports, President Aleksandar Vucic said on April 14. Speaking during a visit to a milita»»»
Chevron expands stake in key Venezuelan oil region with new deal - UPI.com
Venezuelan authorities confirmed an agreement Monday that raises Chevron’s stake in the joint venture Petroindependencia to 49% from 35.8% , giving it greater control over operations in an area where extra-heavy crude is produced. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- The government »»»
What Viktor Orban’s defeat means for Hungary, Brussels and Ukraine
The defeat of Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party in Hungary’s parliamentary election shouldn’t be seen as a shock. Opinion polls had long pointed in this direction. Nor should the outcome be divorced from a simple political reality: sixteen consecutive years in power, twenty in total, is an exceptio»»»
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 53: Europe’s dying heart – Hungary’s vote delivers lethal kick
The speechwriter of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen must have fancied himself (genderspeak: themselves) deserving of a handsome bonus when he placed the following words into his principal’s mouth: “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.” Yet his euphoria – and the»»»
Qatar joins high-level GCC meeting to strengthen cooperation in Islamic Affairs and Endowments
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has participated in the 41st meeting of GCC officials on Islamic affairs and endowments aimed at enhancing cooperation in these fields across member states. The event was chaired virtually by Kingdom of Bahrain, with Qatar's delegation led by Undersecretary for the M»»»
Russia Develops Swarm Technology For Attack Drones
Russian state corporation Rostec has tested new technology enabling attack drones to operate in coordinated groups. The system, based on Supercam drones, can now automatically share targeting data, allowing a single operator to control up to 10 drones at once.The first drone to detect a target tran»»»
US Approves New Lukoil Waiver for Bulgaria After Talks With Rubio
Bulgaria has secured a six-month extension of the Lukoil waiver, following a decision by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The move comes ahead of the previously set deadline of April 29, giving the country additional time under the current arrangement. The exten»»»
Greek national on trial in UK for arms deals with Libya and South Sudan
Two arms brokers, one of whom is Greek, arranged illegal deals to supply ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile systems to South Sudan and fighter jets to Libya during its civil war, British prosecutors have told a London court. Greek national Christos Farmakis, 48, and British national David Greenhalgh,»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 Kiryat Shmona, Metula, Misgav Am, Kfar Giladi, Al-Malkiya, Tel Hai, and Dishon settlements with simultaneous rocket barrages: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:15 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 infrastructure belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Ma’alot-Tarshiha settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 23 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pope Leo XIV begins Africa trip in Algeria with message of peace - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV receives flowers during a visit at the Presidential Palace in Algiers, Algeria, Monday. The pope is on an 11-day papal trip to Africa, with scheduled stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Photo by Vatican Media/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV began his p»»»
Far-Right Polish MP Draws Outrage with Swastika on Israeli Flag
A far-right Polish lawmaker displayed a paper Israeli flag emblazoned with a swastika in parliament, accusing the country of "genocide" in the Middle East, with Israel slamming his actions as "antisemitic horror". "Israel is in the process of committing a genocide of exceptional cruelty before our »»»
US Hosts Lebanese and Israeli Envoys as Israel Presses War on Hezbollah
Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington on Tuesday as Israel pressed its war on Iran-backed Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas with Israel ruling out discussion of a ceasefire and demanding Beirut disarm the group. The meeting comes at a critical juncture in»»»
US Says Six Vessels Turned Back by Iran Port Blockade
The US military said Tuesday that it successfully stopped six ships from sailing out of Iranian ports during the first 24 hours of a naval blockade against the country. Central Command (CENTCOM) -- which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East -- said more than 10,000 US troops, over »»»
Critically endangered lizard identified as new species in Australia
Sydney: Scientists in Australia have formally identified a new, critically endangered lizard species found only in Mutawintji National Park in the state of New South Wales. Known to Wiimpatja Aboriginal Owners as Kungaka -- "the hidden one" -- the lizard has been scientifically described as a new s»»»
Jurassic Art: Fossils Transformed Into Artwork at Amsterdam Museum
Hanging by a thin metal strap, a 67-million-year-old triceratops skull twirls above a coral sculpture, the centerpiece of a new exhibition aiming to make art out of prehistoric fossils. The "Relics" show at Amsterdam's Art Zoo will display nine works by creative duo Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongere»»»
Lavrov Blasts Efforts to ‘Contain’ Russia, China on Beijing Visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing, where he also discussed with his Chinese counterpart plans for a meeting "within the year" between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Lavrov was given a re»»»
Experts urge tech adoption to strengthen Africa's health systems
Nairobi: The resilience of Africa's public health systems depends on the rapid adoption of digital tools like artificial intelligence, drones, and data analytics to enhance disease surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment, experts said on Tuesday. Caroline Kisia, Africa director for Project ECHO, an »»»
In call with Trump, PM Modi stresses on keeping Strait of Hormuz 'open and secure'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from US President Donald Trump with both leaders discussing the current situation in West Asia as well as ways to further strengthen the bilateral partnership. "Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial»»»
Hungary Vote May Sway Bulgaria’s Elections, According to Analysts
Political analysts suggest that the outcome of Hungary’s recent elections could resonate in Bulgaria ahead of its own vote, potentially shaping voter behavior and political positioning. Speaking on Nova TV, media expert Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov outlined three distinct geopolitical “niches” withi»»»
Israel military warns Hezbollah likely to increase attacks as talks begin
The Israeli military warned Tuesday it expected a rise in attacks by Hezbollah targeting Israel's north, as Washington hosted Israeli and Lebanese officials for their first direct talks in decades. "Following a situational assessment, and as part of recent developments, an increase in fire from Leb»»»
Rubio Hosts Israeli, Lebanese Envoys for First Direct Talks in Decades
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington on Tuesday for the first direct peace talks between the countries in decades. Rubio is mediating the talks between Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon's Nada Hamadeh Moawad, which began around 1500 GMT.»»»
New discounted rates for Discovery Gardens parking
If you live in Discovery Gardens and own or rent a car, you’ve got some super news headed your way. Starting tomorrow, April 15, you can avail discounted parking prices. Dubai Holding Community Management put out a circular that reads: “We’re excited to share an important update regarding regulated»»»
17 nations urge Israel, Lebanon to seize talks 'opportunity'
Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, Tuesday urged Israel and Lebanon to "seize this opportunity" in a statement ahead of U.S.-mediated talks between the two sides in Washington. Britain's foreign ministry posted the ministers' joint statement saying "direct negotiations can pave »»»
Rubio hosts Israeli, Lebanese envoys for first direct talks in decades
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington on Tuesday for the first direct peace talks between the two sides in decades. Rubio is mediating the talks between Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon's Nada Hamadeh Moawad, which began around 1500 GM»»»
Lebanon President Hopes Israel Talks ‘Beginning of the End’ of Country’s Suffering
Lebanon's president expressed hope that direct talks on Tuesday in Washington with Israel would lead to an end of his country's suffering after war erupted again between Israel and Hezbollah last month. "I hope that the meeting in Washington... will mark the beginning of the end of the suffering of»»»
Israeli Fire Kills Six in Gaza, Including Two Children, Medics Say
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said, in the latest violence to undermine a US-brokered ceasefire agreement. Four people, including a young child, were killed in a strike that targe»»»
New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina
San Isidro, Argentina: A new trial over the death of football legend Diego Maradona began Tuesday in Argentina, 10 months after a scandal involving a judge caused the first trial to collapse. Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while reco»»»
BSP – United Left Outlines Reform Agenda in Meeting with Military Veterans in Varna
Reserve and retired officers and sergeants in Varna see BSP – United Left policies as a return to normality, consistency and predictability, said the coalition's press centre in the seaside city on Tuesday. The position was expressed at a meeting of the coalition's top-of-the-list MP candidate in V»»»
New trial begins in Argentina over soccer great Diego Maradona's death - UPI.com
Argentinian soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona waves to photographers as he leaves a hotel in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2008, after meeting FC Barcelona's Argentinian striker Lionel Messi. Maradona died at age 60 on November 25, 2020, after a heart attack. The Argentine soccer great led his »»»
17 Nations Urge Israel, Lebanon to Seize Talks ‘Opportunity’
Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, Tuesday urged Israel and Lebanon to "seize this opportunity" in a statement ahead of US-mediated talks between the two nations in Washington. Britain's foreign ministry posted the ministers' joint statement saying "direct negotiations can pave »»»
Iran blames US policy shift for collapse of Islamabad talks
A breach of trust by the US led to the collapse of the Islamabad talks to end the Middle East conflict, a top Iranian diplomat has told RT India. Washington changed its approach and attempted to dictate its terms, saying that Iran has no right to uranium enrichment, Tehran’s consul general in Mumba»»»
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast conflict
Washington, United States: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices. The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, sa»»»
Vucevic meets with Botsan-Kharchenko
BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Milos Vucevic met with Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on Tuesday to discuss the constantly changing international affairs, as well as security and economic challenges and all other matters directly concerning the two coun»»»
FM receives copy of credentials of new Rwandan Ambassador to Tunisia
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Tuesday received Shakilla Kazimbaya Umutoni, who presented him with a copy of her credentials as Ambassador of Rwanda to Tunisia, with residence...»»»
Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years – Ya Libnan
Share: WASHINGTON, DC- — Lebanon and Israel are holding on Tuesday their first direct diplomatic talks in more than 30 years. The talks are aimed at preparing negotiations to resolve Israel’s conflict with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. The meeting — to be held at the Stat»»»
[Interview] If I were Russian, I would attack Europe tomorrow, says German analyst Carlo Masala
First published in Respekt. German analyst Carlo Masala looks at whether Europe is behaving wisely towards Trump and if the world will actually allow it to arm itself. You wrote your book If Russia Wins, in which you describe step by step the path to a Russian attack on Europe, in the autumn of 202»»»
IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast as Middle East war threatens oil supply, inflation
Dubai: The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026, warning that the war in the Middle East has disrupted what had been a stronger economic recovery and could cause more serious damage if energy supplies from the Gulf are hit harder. In its latest World Economic »»»
Swedish low-carbon steelmaker Stegra raises 1.4 bn euros for new mill
Stockholm: The low-carbon Swedish steel startup Stegra, which has been struggling to secure financing, said Tuesday that it had raised 1.4 billion euros ($1.6 billion) from private investors to complete a "green" steel mill. The company is building the mill, which it says will use technology that e»»»
How North Korea Challenges US Sea Dominance With New Choe Hyon Destroyers
By 2033, the new vessels will make North Korea the world’s fifth wielder of destroyers, media report. The new ships can be compared to the US Arleigh Burke class destroyers:While the US ships are larger (9,600 tons vs. 5,000 tons), the two vessels have comparable firepower — 96 vertical launch cell»»»
Trump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on Iran
BusinessIranTrump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on IranNik MartinA US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will President Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict? https://p.dw.com/p/5C4oIThe »»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Misgav Am with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US reportedly promises to press Netanyahu on ceasefire, Aoun seeks Berri cover
Lebanon responded positively to the US administration's request for a talks' preparatory meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors after receiving a pledge from the U.S. to pressure Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire, a Lebanese ministerial source said. The source told»»»
Liberals sweep three byelections in Canada to give Carney majority - UPI.com
Prime Minister of Canada Mike Carney draws Canada during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5. The Liberal Party of Canada won three byelections on Monday to give Carney a majority in the House of Commons. File Photo by Bonnie»»»
Paks-2 Nuclear Power Plant Construction Hungary Will Be Special Priority for Rosatom - CEO
The Paks-2 nuclear power plant construction project in Hungary will be a special priority for Rosatom, the head of the state corporation Alexey Likhachev told reporters in Cairo on Tuesday. "Additional mobilization to address this issue (Paks-2 NPP - ed.) in Hungary will also be necessary. We can p»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Valiantly Defend Lebanese Territory, Israeli Soldiers Killed and Wounded in Close-Range Clashes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon Approaches; China’s Robotics Sector Grows
As the capital city sheds its daytime bustle, rhythmic footsteps echo across a quiet track under the cover of night. This weekend, a group of unusual "runners" took to the course for adaptive training ahead of next week's half marathon event held in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (»»»
UAE initiative expands access to advanced testing for lung cancer patients
Johnson & Johnson has launched a new initiative in the UAE to support access to liquid biopsy testing for patients diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The programme aims to cover the cost of testing for eligible patients whose insurance plans may not include this type of diagnosis, »»»
US War on Iran Squeezes Asian Allies’ Tech Backbone
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is throttling two strategic industries for American allies in Asia: chip fabrication and expansion of AI data centers. The blockage of this vital chokepoint for roughly a quarter of global oil shipments and 20% of LNG has caused energy prices to surge, with oil b»»»