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»»»

DOHA: Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud has issued a circular replacing health cards with ID cards for residents at public healthcare facilities. A statement from the Ministry of Public Health on Thursday said that under Circular No. (10) of 2026, residents will be require»»»

Hezbollah said in a statement that “any ceasefire must be comprehensive across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.” Hezbollah added that “Israeli occupation on our land grants Lebanon and its people the right to resist it, and this matter will be det»»»

Two local leaders in northern Israel criticized the nascent ceasefire with Lebanon, warning it would leave communities vulnerable. Moshe Davidovich, head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council, said agreements may be signed in Washington but “the price is paid here in blood, in destroyed homes and sha»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Sharjah: In a move aimed at strengthening frontline policing, Sharjah Police has introduced the rugged “Grenadier” vehicle into its operational fleet, enhancing officers’ ability to respond swiftly and safely across challenging environments. Developed for endurance and reliability, the Grenadier is»»»

The Lebanese Army on Thursday urged people not to return to the country's southern villages and towns before a ceasefire with Israel takes effect at midnight local time (2100 GMT), and warned against approaching Israeli forces there. In a statement, the Army Command also called on citizens to heed »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud has issued a circular adopting the valid national ID (QID) card for residents in place of the health card when visiting Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, and other government health sector in»»»

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»»»

AMMAN — Commissioner for Investment and Economic Affairs at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Mohammed Abu Omar, said on Thursday that Aqaba is rapidly moving towards consolidating its position as a regional hub for the digital economy.Abu Omar said through the development of digit»»»

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»»»

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»»»

1 of 3 | Ryan Gosling attends the New York premiere of "Project Hail Mary" in March. File Photo by Serena Xu Ning/UPI | License Photo April 16 (UPI) -- Project Hail Mary has earned a Guinness World Record following its publicity stunt in space. Sony announced Thursday that the movie was awarded the»»»

April 16 (UPI) -- Westlake Ohio Police were relieved when a recent welfare check on an elderly woman found her safe and playing video games. Officers said concerns were raised April 9 after a 91-year-old resident enrolled in the city's voluntary Confirm OK program did not answer her check-in phone »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Tunis, April 16 (TAP) - A consular mission will visit Trento on April 19 to receive passport applications and renewals, and to provide various administrative services, announced the Consulate General of Tunisia in Milan. These services include the...»»»

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»»»

Cash and lists of names were found in the car of a candidate for MP, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev announced on Facebook. "During a routine check by colleagues in Veliko Tarnovo today, a car was stopped. The driver turned out to be a candidate for MP. His passenger was a »»»

Istanbul: The Shura Council participated Thursday in the 217th session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), as part of the 152nd Assembly of the IPU, currently underway in Istanbul, Turkiye. The Shura Council was represented at the event by Deputy Speaker of the Shura Co»»»

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»»»

Tunis, April 16 (TAP) - Members of the Tunisian section of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonies (APF) held a working session on Thursday with Romanian president's personal representative for Francophonie affairs Ciprian Mihali, in the...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Sharjah : Seventy schools and nurseries from across the UAE took part in the third edition of the “My Green Environment is My Future” initiative, it was revealed when the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah honoured winners during a closing ceremony at Al Dhaid Wildlife Muse»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, April 16 (TAP) - Weather conditions Thursday night will be characterised by passing clouds, sometimes dense, over the northern coastal regions and the far Southeast, with scattered showers and local fog expected in the Northwest, according to...»»»

Berlin: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a series of high-level talks in Berlin on Thursday to discuss recent regional developments. HE Al Khulaifi met separately with senior German officials including HE Dr Guenter Sautter, Foreign »»»

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»»»

Tunis, April 16 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, met on Thursday in Tunis Ciprian Mihali, Romanian president's personal representative for Francophonie affairsDuring the...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

A man has been arrested in Athens for mail-ordering nearly two kilograms of marijuana from abroad, police said Thursday. The 27-year-old was taken into custody after trying to pick up the package that had already been detected and opened by police. A police statement said a search of the suspect’s »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Damascus, April 16 (SANA) Chief of the General Staff of the army, Major General Ali Al-Naasan, and a number of officers received on Thursday a delegation from the Lebanese Army, headed by Liaison Officer Brigadier General Michel Boutros. During the meeting, which was characterized by understanding »»»