DFI-backed Palestinian feature to world premiere at Cannes 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has revealed that its grant-funded feature film “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep”, by Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi, is set to have its world premiere in the “Un Certain Regard” section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, as stated in posts on DFI’s socia»»»
Footage reveals Iranian strikes on Qatar, shows hits on energy and civilian areas
Doha, Qatar: The investigative programme “Ma Khafi Azam” (The Hidden is More Immense) on Al Jazeera on Friday revealed unprecedented details about the Iranian aerial attacks targeting Qatar, presenting footage capturing critical moments of the military escalation that followed the outbreak of war. »»»
Iran-US negotiations underway in Pakistan, US says Strait of Hormuz being 'cleared'
Delegations from the United States and Iran held direct negotiations on Saturday for the first time since 1979 in Islamabad,Pakistan, to end a six-week conflict, while US President Donald Trump said that the US military had begun clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian negotiators »»»
The Iran war brought Russia both opportunity and risk
The strategy of providing limited support to Iran while maintaining an indirect role in the US-Israeli war seemed to have paid off for Moscow. Yet, despite all the short-term benefits Russia derived from instability in the Middle East, from a strategic planning perspective, an extended war in Iran »»»
Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves
Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»
Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves
Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line
At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»
As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line
At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Megadeal rumored for Russian VTB Bank and e-commerce major Wildberries
Russia’s second largest state controlled bank VTB (VTBR) and Russia’s largest e-commerce marketplace Wildberries are discussing a potential merger or integration, according to RBC business portal citing unnamed sources. Wi»»»
Orbán: A country can’t be built on anger and hatred
At the final campaign rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined the stakes of the upcoming election, focusing on peace, sovereignty, and Hungary’s position in an increasingly uncertain international environment. Prime Minister Orbán opened by highlighting the final phase of the campai»»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
ADB predicts slowing Asia growth as MidEast war takes toll
MANILA — The Middle East war is expected to drag on Asia's economies over this year and next, the Asian Development Bank warned recenetly, as it predicted growth to slow to 5.1 per cent across the world's most populous region.That prediction could prove optimistic, however, if new evidence suggesti»»»
US will unfreeze Iranian funds as talks begin in Pakistan
Washington has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign jurisdictions, a move seen as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal between the US and the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a senior Iranian source. Negotiators from both countries have»»»
New Jersey Chick-fil-A shooting: One dead, several injured in Union Township attack
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, has left one person dead and several others injured, according to US media reports. The incident occurred at the restaurant on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue around 8:40pm (local time) on Saturday. Local police confirmed they are investigat»»»
First lunar flyby in over 50 years hailed as perfect mission
NASA celebrated late Friday as four astronauts splashed down safely off the California coast, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for the US space agency’s ambitions to return humans to the moon. France 24 correspondent Wassim Cornet was in Di»»»
Artemis II crew splashes down safely
The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years. Mission commander Reid Wiseman reported that the crew members, himself alo»»»
'Iran has put up a demand that Lebanon should be included in the ceasefire'
A US government plane carrying top US officials landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran. Washington and Tehran are set to begin negotiations to permanently end the six-week-old Iran war that has killed thousands of people across the Middle East. "T»»»
The World This Week - Ceasefire & Peacetalks, Hungary 'False Flags' & Final Rallies
In a week that started with US President Donald Trump threatening to wipe out a whole civilisation in Iran if the regime failed to respond to his ultimatum, pesidential decorum went out of the window, with Trump unfiltered, f-ing and jeffing on Easter Sunday as he warned Iran to open the Strait of »»»
Iran, US delegations to start negotiations in Pakistan
A US government plane carrying top US officials landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran. Washington and Tehran are set to begin negotiations to permanently end the six-week-old Iran war that has killed thousands of people across the Middle East. Da»»»
Israel refuses ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon are due to hold talks in Washington on Tuesday, though a ceasefire remains a distant prospect. Israel says it will not discuss any halt to the fighting with Hezbollah, which it considers the main obstacle to peace.The meeting will mark the first formal contact between the two cou»»»
Iran, US top officials meet face-to-face
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us more.»»»
Israel army says hit over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours
Clouds of smoke were once again seen over villages in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes targeted areas near the border. The attacks come as Iran and the United States begin peace talks, but Tehran has said it will not engage in negotiations until Israel halts its bombing campaign in Lebanon. C»»»
Beirut airport remains operational despite Israeli bombings
Despite Israeli airstrikes in the area, Beirut airport remains operational. Kept open through close coordination and international guarantees, it is operating at reduced capacity. Smoke from an Israeli strike still lingered in the air as a plane from Lebanon's national carrier took off from Beirut »»»
US and Iran End 21-hour Ceasefire Talks Without Agreement
The United States and Iran ended a historic round of face-to-face talks early Sunday without reaching an agreement and the fate of the fragile, two-week ceasefire still unclear. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation during the 21 hours of talks in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, said neg»»»
The Observers - Orban's opponents targeted by AI-driven disinformation ahead of Hungary's elections
The campaign for Hungary’s April 12 elections has been marred by disinformation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party, Fidesz, has deployed a series of outrageous AI-generated videos to target his main rival Peter Magyar and his Tisza party, while a vast campaign orchestrated by fake accounts has em»»»
Moscow, Kyiv report violations of 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce
A 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter between Ukraine and Russia, announced by the Kremlin and accepted by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, began on Saturday afternoon. Governors of two Russian border regions reported Ukrainian drone attacks after the truce, and the Ukrainian military»»»
Russia and Ukraine exchange 175 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war and seven civilians each on Saturday, in a rare moment of cooperation facilitated by the UAE. Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to sta»»»
Photos: Vance departs Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance is departing Pakistan on Sunday, according to a pool report, soon after saying that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement. Vance boarded Air Force Two at 7:08 am (0208 GMT) and waved to Pakistani officials from the top of the stairs. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»
'We Have Won, Whether We Make a Deal or Not' — Trump
The president declared victory as the US-Iran talks entered third round in Islamabad. "We've defeated them militarily. Their Navy is sunk. Their Air Force is defeated. Their anti-aircraft is defeated. Their radar is defeated. Their leaders are all dead," he declared.US-Israel War on IranTrump Hopes»»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
US says warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op
Washington: Two US Navy warships transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing Iranian-laid mines, US Central Command said on Saturday - a claim Tehran denied as the Revolutionary Guards threatened to deal "severely" with military vessels crossing the strategic waterway. Get updated faster and f»»»