British historian, documentary filmmaker, and author Prof. Bettany Hughes visited the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) together with her team, where she explored the Аgency’s archives. She was welcomed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, who personally introduced her to the richness of BTA's archive »»»

A draft presidential decree regulating vehicles with foreign license plates that have not undergone legalization has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. If the requirements are not met within the set deadline, the vehicles will be forcibly towed to specialized parking lots for subse»»»

President Donald Trump's global tariff policy is facing a challenge in court Friday. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's tariffs are back in court Friday to decide on their legality. The U.S. Court of International Trade will consider the presid»»»

Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»

North Korea has conducted a series of high-tech weapons tests as it seeks to expand its arsenal with electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and new mobile air defense systems, KCNA state news agency reports. The tests were conducted over the course of three days. Kim Jong-sik, a general who o»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said in a Facebook post on Friday that the Ministry of Justice will work to establish clearer rules to ensure courts are not used as a tool for attacks against the media. He highlighted so-called SLAPP cases (strategic lawsuits against public participation»»»

Dubai: The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country’s economy. The move will further reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial »»»

Baghdad: Iraqi Airways has announced the resumption of its flights after a temporary suspension, according to a statement. The national carrier said it would resume operations as of Friday, April 10, as part of its plan to reorganize domestic and international air traffic and make travel possible v»»»

Beijing, China: Police in southern China detained a 31-year-old man accused of repeatedly insulting an athlete online, identified by Chinese state media as triple Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan. Quan recently revealed in a tearful interview that she had considered retiring after intense scru»»»

Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE are once again being urged to stay vigilant against fraudulent individuals and groups offering paid assistance services. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has renewed its warning against persons, groups, or travel agencies falsely presenting themselves as officia»»»

London: Kimberley Milne jumped to her death in Scotland in July 2023, but prosecutors in a landmark case said Friday that she was driven to do it by her husband's physical abuse. Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homi»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s economy is showing steady growth but risks overheating due to high inflation and active lending. A concluding statement by a consultation mission of the International Monetary Fund, which visited the country from March 18 to April 1, 2026, says. Dynamics and inflation Since 2022, econo»»»

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 »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of breaching the cease-fire, saying it was reneging on its promise to allow tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of breaching the cease-fire earlier this wee»»»

The State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reports that amendments have been made to Government Resolution No. 172 of April 4, 2016, regulating the border area and border strip. The adopted amendments are aimed at simplifying the procedure for citizens’ stay near the state border. Specifically, citizen»»»

Washington: Vice President JD Vance is warning Tehran not to “play” the US as he departs for Islamabad for negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to n»»»

Dubai: Instagram - a subsidiary of US social media giant Meta - is expanding its enhanced teen accounts and stricter content controls across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the company said in a statement issued Friday. The move has been aimed at ensuring safer, age-appropriate experiences»»»

Argentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about water security. »»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Alexander Zverev edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in three sets on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals for the third time. The world number three sealed a battling 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 victory, setting up a last-four clash with either Jan»»»

US President Donald Trump has posted a horrific video of a woman being beaten to death at a Florida gas station earlier this month, using the killing to launch a blistering attack on former President Joe Biden and his immigration record. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the suspect»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli enemy has failed, throughout more than 40 days of aggression, to stop rockets, shells, and drones from reaching »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting the Israeli settlement of Avivim: Military Media statement 21 10»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a message to the Lebanese people: I extend my condolences to our patient and steadfast p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Israeli enemy has failed on the battlefield against the brave resistance fighters and has been unable to carry out the groun»»»

April 9 (UPI) -- An Arkansas athlete donned 55 T-shirts and ran a half marathon to break a Guinness World Record and celebrate her weight loss journey. Meredith Smith ran the Fort Smith Half Marathon on March 30, 2025, while wearing her 55 layers of shirts, and Guinness World Records has now confir»»»

The almost apocalyptic rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” suddenly gave way to de-escalation. By the evening of April 7, it was announced that the US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire; shortly afterward, Israel confirmed i»»»

Rome: One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity, the company said Friday. D&G said that Gabbana, 63, had resigned from his corporate positions as of January 1 "as part of a natural process of or»»»

Beijing, China: China and North Korea should "enhance coordination" on international and regional issues, Beijing's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during talks on Friday, according to Chinese state media. Wang is on a two-day trip to the diplomatically isolated nuclea»»»

The Artemis II team headed for a Friday re-entry to Earth after a historic lunar mission, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. The most crucial moments of the 10-day mission awaits them as they prepare for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.   »»»

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»»»

A new concierge service will be launched at Manas International Airport, allowing passengers to pass all stages of their journey — from arrival to boarding — with personalized assistance and expedited procedures. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC has signed an agreement with Premium Pass KG LLC to introd»»»

Kyrgyzstan needs to develop the private sector as a key driver of the economy. Zheng Wu, ADB Country Director for the Kyrgyz Republic, said today at the Asian Development Bank’s press briefing on the Asian Development Outlook (ADO). According to him, economy of Kyrgyzstan continues to demonstrate h»»»

Antwerp, Belgium: Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage. A port statement said the spill occurred during a "bunkering operation" -»»»

‘A fragile truce’. That is how US Vice-President JD Vance has described the current ceasefire that has raised hopes in the UAE, along with countless questions. It has felt fractured since the moment it was announced. Vance is due to play a key role at the talks this weekend in Pakistan, just a few »»»

Dubai: Residents across the UAE have responded to a call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the national flag, turning balconies, homes, and public spaces into powerful symbols of unity and resilience. Fro»»»

Deir Al Balah: Friday marks six months since Gaza’s ceasefire deal took effect, a milestone largely lost in the confusion over the new and even more fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli force»»»