Bengaluru: A message allegedly sent by a Bengaluru-based surgeon after his wife’s death has emerged as a key piece of evidence in an ongoing murder investigation, according to Indian media reports. The case relates to the death of dermatologist Dr. Kruthika Reddy, who was declared dead in April 202»»»

Calls were mounting on Thursday for the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people. US President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the Middle East war after agreeing a two-week tru»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thanks to modern technology, writing an email, ordering a meal or looking up that random actor's name you can't remember has never been easier. But some are starting to wonder whether the quicker, frictionless path isn't always the best. Do we lose something by not engaging our brains »»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled the strategically positioned Horn of Africa state since 1999, is expected to readily defeat his only challenger in Friday’s election, and secure a sixth term in office. »»»

Russian energy exports have surged in value and demand since the Iran war began on February 28, with Moscow moving to lock in new buyers across Asia and the Global South as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf infrastructure trigger the worst energy supply shock in decades, state»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel would keep hitting Hezbollah "wherever necessary,” the day after Israeli strikes pummeled Lebanon. "We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with force, precision, and determination," Netanyahu said on his personal X account. "Our message »»»

The European Union on Thursday called on Israel to halt its strikes on Lebanon which it said were endangering the US-Iran ceasefire, AFP reported. "Israeli actions are putting the US-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon," the European Union's top diplomate Kaj»»»

LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan's solar power push has cushioned the full impact of the war in the Middle East, analysts said, despite lingering concerns over fuel supplies and rising prices.A study published last month assessed that the uptake of solar around 2018 helped the country avoid more than $1»»»

Rescuers searched for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Beirut on Thursday as Lebanon observed a day of mourning after Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 200. The Israeli military carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least five people in Ab»»»

A drone strike on Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed 12 civilians, including six children, a medical source and local activists said Thursday. A medical source told AFP that those brought to the town's hospital included 12 dead, among them six children, including three secondary school »»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, stressed that the time for compliments has passed and that honesty is now essential, as the region faces a critical phase requiring clear and firm positions. Commenting on recent regional developments, Gargash said observers sho»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Answers Israeli Massacres with Renewed Operations 09-04-2026 10:22 AM A Hezbollah fighter appears in a video released by the grou»»»

Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, in a message that may be intended to pressure the US as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further ne»»»

On April 7, during counterterrorism operations, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained citizen of Kyrgyzstan A.F.G., 42, native of Osh region, for his travel to and participation in the combat zone operations in Syria. It was established that this citizen, having fa»»»

Iran has warned ships near the Hormuz Strait must obtain “permission” from its naval forces before transiting the narrow waterway. It underscores Tehran’s grip over the strategic chokepoint. “You must receive permission from Iranian Sepah navy for passing through the strait. If any vessel tries to »»»

The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and the short-lived cherry blossoms that herald the approach of spring. Tourists wanting a similar shot soon packed this peaceful town at the foot»»»

As part of its 10-point proposal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran is pushing for ongoing control over the vital Strait of Hormuz – including charging what officials suggest could be as much as $2 million per ship to help the country rebuild its bombed-out infrastructure and maintain c»»»

British tech professionals rank 15th out of 34 countries for average salaries and 16th for contractor day rates, with artificial intelligence reshaping tasks within roles rather than eliminating jobs, according to recruitment firm Hays' Tech Talent Explorer published on April 8. »»»

For years, Beirut lived by an unspoken rule: war has its boundaries. The southern suburbs of the capital, traditional Hezbollah strongholds, would burn, frontlines would shift, but parts of the city, its administrative core, its coastal landmarks, remained untouched. »»»

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev has accused pro-EU rivals of attempting to discredit the upcoming parliamentary election by invoking the threat of foreign interference, warning that the vote could be challenged using what he called the “Romanian model”. »»»

A leaked transcript of a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin, dated October 17, 2025, revealed Hungary’s readiness to host a Russian–U.S. peace summit in Budapest, while also highlighting Orban’s close relationship with Putin, Bloomberg»»»

A leaked transcript of a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin, dated October 17, 2025, revealed Hungary’s readiness to host a Russian–U.S. peace summit in Budapest, while also highlighting Orban’s close relationship with Putin, Bloomberg»»»

A leaked transcript of a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin, dated October 17, 2025, revealed Hungary’s readiness to host a Russian–U.S. peace summit in Budapest, while also highlighting Orban’s close relationship with Putin, Bloomberg»»»

Pakistan cast itself as an unlikely diplomatic broker on Wednesday, saying it had helped secure a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also said he would host talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Middle East war beginning on April 10. Pak»»»

The US and Iran on Wednesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just hours before President Donald Trump's deadline and threatened destruction of Iranian "civilisation" if Tehran failed to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Details of the Pakistan-brokered agreement are set to be negotiated»»»

No apocalypse. Instead an eleventh hour ceasefire between Iran and the United States, one that is still being tested, two sides that are both claiming victory, and five and-a-half weeks of a war that may change the way the rest of the world looks at both Iran and the United States.  Meanwhile,»»»

More than a month after being hit by an explosion, the Arctic Metagaz, a liquid natural gas (LNG) carrier belonging to Russia’s "shadow fleet", is adrift in the Mediterranean following a failed Libyan towing operation. The incident underscores the risks and crisis management challenges posed by the»»»

Fuel shortages are affecting nearly one in five petrol stations across France as surging global oil prices stoke pressure at the pump. The government blames logistical strains and heavy demand at discounted outlets but frustration is mounting, with road blockades hinting at wider unease while house»»»

French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris returned home on Wednesday after more than three and a half years in Tehran's most notorious jail and a perilous journey through a country at war. Their release, which Iran views as a “prisoner swap”, comes as France has»»»

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have topped the list of the most affordable destinations for Russians during the May holidays. Prime media outlet reported, citing a study by Yandex Travel service. The average cost of a hotel stay in Kazakhstan has decreased by 15 percent compared to 2025. In Kyrgyzstan, »»»

April 8 (UPI) -- Authorities in the Bahamas detained a 59-year-old American man in connection with last weekend's disappearance of an American woman while out at sea. The woman has been identified by Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue as 55-year-old Lynette Hooker. According to the Royal Bahamas P»»»

Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity. The escalation comes in an apparent violation »»»

Share: Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs [AFP]. Hundreds were killed and over a thousand were wounded within 10 minutes of Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was reached between US and Iran. This was the largest ever attack by Israel in one day»»»

Share: Photo- A fireball rises from a high-rise building hit by an Israeli airstrike in the area of Abbasiyeh, on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, on April 8, 2026. Lebanon’s army warned people against returning to the country’s south on April 8, where the Israeli military is st»»»

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded »»»

Tribune News Network Doha When teachers are parents themselves, they have the opportunity to observe how children learn and behave at home – both their own and their students during online lessons. This dual perspective provides insights into learning styles, habits, and motivations, allowing teach»»»

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. "A wave of relief has hit financial markets after threats of a devastating escalation of the war we»»»

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Marwan Naamani, In Lebanon hundreds were killed and over a thousand were injured by Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was agreed On Wednesday morning, Israel unleashed a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon»»»

Dubai: The Middle East’s oil and gas recovery is set to stretch over months — and in some cases years — even as a ceasefire opens a limited path to resume flows. Around 11 million barrels per day of oil production remain shut in across the region, with recovery dependent first on restoring shipping»»»

Eman does not remember the last time she manually booked a flight. Her personal AI assistant, linked to her credit cards and loyalty programmes, quietly scans fares, checks her calendar, considers her seat and airline preferences, and then books the optimal option while she sleeps. By the time she »»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Health celebrated today the successful conduct of a complex operation carried out on a baby at Tripoli’s Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital. The Ministry said national medical staff successfully performed a delicate surgical procedure on a four-day-old infant at A»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel remains prepared to confront Iran if necessary, despite a truce reached between the United States and Iran. "Let me be clear: We still have objectives to complete, and we will achieve them -- either through agreement or through r»»»

Turkish security forces arrested nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep one day after a shootout outside Israel's consulate in Istanbul, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Wednesday. Gurlek posted on X that officers had arrested 198 suspects in a simultaneous operation in 34 provinces against "the »»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday they would respond if Israel did not cease attacks on Lebanon as deadly strikes killed hundreds of people a day after a ceasefire was agreed between the United States and Iran. "We issue a firm warning to the United States, which violates treaties, an»»»

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Nazih Osseiran, Alexander Dziadosz and Alexander Cornwell Summary Israel launches heaviest Lebanon strikes despite Iran ceasefire Hezbollah halts attacks as Israel presses campaign Leb»»»

The United Nations "strongly condemns" Israel's latest wave of strikes across neighboring Lebanon, a spokesperson said Wednesday, lamenting the loss of civilian lives. "The United Nations strongly condemns the strikes by Israel across Lebanon that resulted in significant civilian casualties," said »»»