At least two dead in gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
At least two attackers were killed and one was seriously injured in an extended gun battle between police and assailants directly outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to media reports and Reuters video. Reuters video showed police officers pulling o»»»
Watch: San Diego Zoo's four cheetah cubs get names - UPI.com
April 3 (UPI) -- The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced its four male cheetah cubs, born in January, now have names: Nyasi, Owadgi, Ohani and Nkala. First-time mother Kelechi gave birth to the cubs on Jan. 24, becoming the first cheetah to give birth at the zoo since 2020. Nyasi, which translates »»»
Watch: North Carolina flight delayed by bee swarm on turbine - UPI.com
April 6 (UPI) -- An American Airlines plane preparing to depart from a North Carolina airport was delayed for about an hour due to a swam of bees. Micah McCollough, a passenger aboard the plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, captured video as beekeepers and airline employees worked to »»»
Look: Cat gets stuck in recliner while trying to avoid vet visit - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Overland Park Police Dept (@overlandparkpolice) April 6 (UPI) -- Emergency responders in Kansas came to the rescue of a cat that became stuck inside of a mechanical reclining chair while trying to avoid a visit to the vet. The Overland Park Police Depart»»»
Two injured after missile strikes administrative building in Sharjah
Sharjah: Authorities in Sharjah are responding to an incident involving a ballistic missile launched from Iran that struck an administrative building belonging to Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the Central Region on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. According to Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the inc»»»
Dubai court upholds dismissal of Dh150,000 compensation claim, rules no abuse of legal rights
Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a Dh150,000 compensation claim, finding no abuse of legal rights and ordering the appellant to bear court costs, legal fees and seizure of the security deposit. The court said the appeal was accepted in form but rejected on»»»
Can small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?
BusinessEuropeCan small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?Srinivas MazumdaruSupporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction. https://p.dw.com/p/5BVFMSMRs produce less than 300 MW of electricity — roughly a third of the output of co»»»
Two Pakistani injured after missile strikes administrative building in Sharjah
Sharjah: Authorities in Sharjah are responding to an incident involving a ballistic missile launched from Iran that struck an administrative building belonging to Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the Central Region on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. According to Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the inc»»»
Italy's ENI announces gas discovery off Egypt coast
Cairo, Egypt: Egypt and Italian energy giant ENI announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a "significant" natural gas discovery off Egypt's Mediterranean coast, as the North African country struggles to secure its energy needs due to the US and Israel's war with Iran. "Preliminary estimates indicate ab»»»
Dubai draws 3 million visitors at DWTC in 2025
Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hosted nearly 3 million participants in 2025, as the number of events and international attendance continued to rise across its venues. A total of 2.97 million people attended events at DWTC last year, marking a 12 per cent increase compared to 2024. The growt»»»
Australian soldier decorated for bravery charged with murdering Afghans - UPI.com
Ben Roberts-Smith pictured in March 2022 outside federal court in Sydney during a defamation trial in which he unsuccessfully sued three former Fairfax group newspapers for carrying articles implicating him in war crimes in the Afghanistan war. File photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE April 7 (UPI) -- »»»
Paper out, E-Kenesh in: Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan presents app for MPs - | 24.KG
Members of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan are moving away from paper documents and transitioning to work with tablets. The pilot version of the E-Kenesh app was presented by Speaker Marlen Mamataliev during a meeting of the Committee on Budget, Economic, and Fiscal Policy. The Speaker noted that»»»
South Korean president apologizes to Pyongyang over drone incursions
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has apologized to North Korea over drone incursions into the neighboring country. Last week, South Korean prosecutors indicted three people – an employee of the National Intelligence Service, a South Korean military officer, and a graduate student – for sending »»»
Scaramucci says Trump running Iran war as ‘council of one’, risking US power
US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has been driven by a “council of one” style of decision-making and could have serious repercussions for the United States, his former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has warned. The US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic, now in »»»
US-Israeli attack on Iran has set the Middle East ‘on fire’ – Kremlin
The US-Israeli war against Iran has set the Middle East “on fire,” reflecting Russia’s warning about the dangerous consequences of the move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump escalated the tensions by issuing an expletive-laden demand to Tehran to unbloc»»»
A propos - Trump operates in 'carnival framework' that allows rule-breaking in domestic and foreign policy
US President Donald Trump's mixed messaging and conflicting signals have characterised the war in Iran. For more on the American leader's increasingly bombastic rhetoric, and what is likely to happen next, FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Lisa Gaufman, assistant professor at the Centre for Demo»»»
Israel military says completed forward deployment in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had completed the deployment of ground troops along a "defense line" in southern Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah. The military has not given any geographical details on the furthest point to which its soldiers have advanced into Lebanese territory. Is»»»
Iran Guards warn will respond beyond region if US 'crosses red lines'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday warned they would retaliate beyond the Middle East and deprive Washington and its allies of oil and gas if the United States crossed "red lines", a statement carried on state television said. "The Revolutionary Guards once again declare that if the American te»»»
CAHM Europe makes history: Romanian company wins Green & Organic award at the “Oscars” of beauty industry
QPearl – CycleOne stood out among finalists from Germany, Spain, and Finland. The evaluation was conducted by an international panel of experts, who assessed the product in terms of innovation, sustainability, and relevance to today’s market. This achievement places Romania at the forefront of glob»»»
Iran’s 10-point peace plan: What’s on the table and why it matters
Iran has unveiled a 10-point proposal aimed at ending its conflict with the United States and Israel, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions in exchange for sanctions relief and security guarantees. The plan, delivered through Pakistani mediation, comes as US President»»»
Syria, Türkiye sign economic cooperation deal in Istanbul
Istanbul, April 7 (SANA) Syria and Türkiye signed an economic cooperation agreement on Tuesday at the conclusion of the first meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in Istanbul, officials said. The agreement, signed by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar and Tu»»»
Direct hit scored as Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone: Hezbollah Military Media statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Direct hit scored as Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone: Hezbollah Military»»»
Israeli settlement of Nahariya came under rocket fire by Islamic Resistance fighters as part of earlier warning to evacuate northern Israeli settlements: Hezbollah Military Media statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli settlement of Nahariya came under rocket fire by Islamic Resistance fighters as part of earlier warning to evacuate northern Israel»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the towns of Rshaf and Beit Lif: Hezbollah Military Media statement 22 - 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 fired barrages of rockets targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the towns of Rshaf and Beit »»»
Syria records first budget surplus since 1990, finance minister says
Damascus, April 7 (SANA) Syria recorded its first budget surplus in more than three decades in 2025, Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh said, citing strong revenue growth and tighter fiscal management. Barnieh said total public revenues reached about 379.2 billion new Syrian pounds (around $3.44»»»
New China Qingdao Port to Libya route, avoiding Hormuz Straight, to reduce shipping time by up to ten days: Julyana Free Port
China has announced the launch of a new maritime shipping route from Qingdao Port, connecting it to Egypt and Libya via Port Said, then Benghazi and Misrata, offering a strategic alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. New route reduces shipping time by ten daysThis new route reducing shipping time by»»»