Turkey to hold funerals for school shooting victims
Turkey: Turkey will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities saying the suspect had referenced a US mass killer in a WhatsApp profile image. The attack in the southern province of Kahramanmar»»»
TotalEnergies: Strong Trading, High Oil Prices Will Boost Q1 Earnings
TotalEnergies expects a significant increase in first-quarter earnings from a strong trading performance, as well as in its upstream production and oil sales due to higher prices caused by the war in Iran, even as the conflict shut down 15% of the French group's overall production, it said on Thurs»»»
Younousse, Tijan seal Samila Open title
Doha, Qatar: Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan powered their way to gold with a commanding run at the AVC Beach Tour 25th Samila Open, sealing victory in the men’s final in Songkhla yesterday. The Qatari duo capped an impressive campaign with a hard-fought win over Australia’s Ben Hood-Thomas Hodges»»»
Prestigious May 9 military parades may be cancelled in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions
Amid growing fears that Ukraine’s long-range drones could strike deep into northern Russia, military authorities have decided to cancel one of the country’s most symbolic displays of military power: the May 9 Victory Day parade. There will be no traditional May 9 parade in Mirny, a closed military »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a logistics base of the 146th Division in the Israeli enemy army (north of Sheikh Dannun town), east of Nahariya city, with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian strikes kill three, including child, as drones and missiles hit Kyiv
Russia launched overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing three people, including a child, and triggering air alerts in Kyiv, officials said Thursday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a 12-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were among the dead as strikes intensified after months of »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a communications radar in Katsavia barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan with a rocket barrage: Statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the headquarters of the 146th Division in Ga’aton settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: Statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fatal Arrogance Doomed US Multi-Domain Operations Doctrine in Iran War - Ex-Pentagon Analyst
The fundamental vulnerability of the US Multi-Domain Operations doctrine is “centralization and the idea that the entire battle space can be effectively managed from the top,” retired USAF Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former DoD analyst, tells Sputnik. Kwiatkowski calls it “a kind of arrogance and»»»
China's Economy Beats Forecasts, but War Darkens Outlook
China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth. The figures came despite a surge in world energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, »»»
The Debate - Will the Gulf ever be the same? Trump, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula
Iran proving that missiles don't need to travel thousands of kilometres. Across the Gulf is all it takes to force the world’s mightiest army to the bargaining table. Pressure on the choke point for one-fifth of the planet’s oil and gas exposing the vulnerability of Arabian peninsula monarchies. The»»»
Sudan slams Berlin donor conference as ‘unacceptable’ as devastating war enters fourth year
Sudan’s government on Wednesday slammed a donor conference hosted by Germany as “surprising and unacceptable”, saying the event meddles in the country’s internal affairs and was organised without consulting Khartoum. The conference is being held as the brutal war between the army and the paramilita»»»
Sudan's forgotten war: three years on, humanitarian catastrophe has no end in sight
Three years into a war that has displaced 11 million people and killed tens of thousands, Sudan’s conflict remains deadlocked, with civilians trapped in a cycle of violence and deprivation and no viable path to peace. On the third anniversary of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and »»»
Back to school UAE: How parents are navigating the 'separation anxiety reset’ after distance learning
How do you tell your three-year-old that it’s time to go back to school, just after she’s grown comfortable being at home? Swaleha Madani, assistant professor, cardiac rehabilitation specialist based in Al Ain, knows the challenge that lies ahead, as schools gear up to open after weeks of distance »»»
Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis
Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»
Turkish automaker Tofas obtains €276mn BBVA loan to produce new K9 LCV models for Stellantis
Turkish automaker Tofas has signed an agreement with BBVA (Madrid/BBVA) to obtain a €276mn export credit agency (ECA) loan, including an insurance premium, according to a company stock exchange filing. Tofas expects to uti»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
Jesus punches Trump in face in AI video posted by Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan
Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan has posted an AI-generated video of Jesus punching Donald Trump in the face and throwing him into the fiery pit of hell. »»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
Jesus punches Trump in face in AI video posted by Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan
Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan has posted an AI-generated video of Jesus punching Donald Trump in the face and throwing him into the fiery pit of hell. »»»
COMMENT: The US and Israel ostracised by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America's so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President's ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic "special relation." They even agreed to more than d»»»
INTERVIEW: The Steppe Challenger
Freedom Holding's founder Timur Turlov has built a financial empire across Central Asia. Now, armed with a super-app, a Nasdaq listing, and a conviction that regulators are finally ready to listen, he wants to take on the West. »»»
Jesus punches Trump in face in AI video posted by Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan
Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan has posted an AI-generated video of Jesus punching Donald Trump in the face and throwing him into the fiery pit of hell. »»»
Magnitude 4 earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A magnitude 4 earthquake hit Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan. The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. The tremors were recorded today at 5:57 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 18 kilometers from the village of Konorchok, 16 kilometers from the village of Cholo»»»
Fuel protests spread to Northern Ireland (VIDEOS)
Police in Northern Ireland have slapped fines on demonstrators who disrupted traffic to protest soaring fuel prices. Similar demonstrations began across the border in the Republic of Ireland last week. Global fuel prices have soared since the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping through the St»»»
US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War
Washington: The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the U.S. record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, a nearly 10-month span that saw it take part in both the military raid in Venezuela and the Iran war. The ship's 295th day at sea surpassed the prev»»»
Middle East aviation enters its toughest test yet as war, fuel costs and route disruption reshape 2026 outlook
Dubai: The global aviation industry entered 2026 expecting a year of expansion after a turbulent few years following the 2020 Covid pandemic. Instead, airlines are now heading into a prolonged period of disruption. Experts are saying Middle East carriers are facing the sharpest pressures as geopoli»»»
Heavy rain, hail and strong winds set to hit most Saudi regions
Thunderstorms of varying intensity are set to affect most regions of Saudi Arabia until Sunday, with warnings of heavy rain, strong winds and flash floods, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said the unstable weather will bring moderate to heavy rainfall across key regions, inc»»»
UAE weather: Dust, winds and rising temperatures expected
The UAE will experience fair to partly cloudy conditions today, with blowing dust at times, as a weak low-pressure system continues to influence the region, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Light to moderate winds are expected, freshening at times and reaching up to 40 km/h, particu»»»
Supertyphoon flips over cars, rips away roofs on US islands in the Pacific Ocean
The super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean that hammered the Northern Mariana Islands flipped over cars, toppled utility poles and ripped away tin roofs. So far, there have been no reports of deaths. Authorities were just beginning to assess the damage left behind by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which first »»»
Tornadoes, hail hit Iowa, Wisconsin as storms sweep the Midwest - UPI.com
Severe thunderstorms tore across parts of the Midwest on Tuesday afternoon and evening, producing multiple tornadoes and unleashing destructive hail and damaging wind. In Independence, Iowa, the roof of a warehouse was blown off, damage that Storm Chaser Aaron Rigsby said may have been caused by a »»»
Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid to set up semi-final with PSG
Munich: Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, securing a 6-4 aggregate victory and sending them through to face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. The tie was level at the break after a scintillating opening half, with»»»
Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to gather GOP votes on FISA extension - UPI.com
President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., are trying to gather support from Republican hardliners to renew the FISA bill for another 18 months. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., delayed a vote Wednesday to r»»»
UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Central Turkey
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in central Türkiye, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such criminal acts and its firm rejection of al»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Fiercely Clash with Israeli Occupation Soldiers in Bint Jbeil & Border Towns, Prevent Enemy Advance
The Islamic Resistance fighters continued valiantly repelling all the attempts of the Israeli occupation forces to take control of Bint Jbeil town in South Lebanon, clashing with the Zionist enemy in various other villages in the border area. Hezbollah rocketry force also issued intensive missile s»»»
Stocks take flight after shoe company Allbirds makes surprise move to artificial intelligence - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in 2025 in New York City. Stocks for the former shoe company Allbirds soared Wednesday as the company announced a switch to artifical intelligence technology. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 15 (»»»
Beirut MPs Meet to Back Weapons-Free City Declaration
Beirut lawmakers and political parties in Lebanon’s parliament will hold a conference on Thursday backing a declaration of the capital as “safe and free of weapons,” after a government decision that followed deadly Israeli attacks on the city last week. Organizers invited all Beirut MPs except thos»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 15:30 and 18:30 on Wednesday 15-04-2026 gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Bint Jbeil city for the second time with ten waves of rocket barrages: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanon complains to UN over Israel's 'Black Wednesday' attacks
Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry has filed an official complaint with the U.N. Security Council over Israel’s intense barrage on the country last week that it says killed over 300 people and wounded 1,150 others. In less than 10 minutes last Wednesday, Israel struck 100 targets across Beirut, the Bekaa V»»»
3 paramedics killed in south Lebanon, Israel says 200 Hezbollah targets hit
Lebanese authorities said Israeli strikes on the country's south killed at least three paramedics on Wednesday, as the Israeli army announced it had attacked 200 Hezbollah targets over 24 hours. Hezbollah meanwhile claimed attacks on northern Israel and on invading Israeli troops, a day after Leban»»»
3 paramedics killed in south Lebanon, Israel says 200 Hezbollah targets hit
Lebanese authorities said Israeli strikes on the country's south killed at least three paramedics on Wednesday, as the Israeli army announced it had attacked 200 Hezbollah targets over 24 hours. Hezbollah meanwhile claimed attacks on northern Israel and on invading Israeli troops, a day after Leban»»»
Turkey sees second school shooting in two days, this time killing 9 - UPI.com
Turkish police investigators work at the site of a school shooting that injured 16 people in Turkey Tuesday. On Wednesday, a second school shooting happened in Turkey, and nine people were killed with 13 others injured. Photo by Stringer/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- Nine people are dead after a school sho»»»
Building on cooperation
Economic cooperation is an integral part of the discussions that President Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi is holding with his counterparts during his visit to Germany this week. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will meet his German counterpart Joachim Gauck in Berlin today, Wednesday, during his visit »»»
Trump says Iran war 'very close to being over'
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran. Trump's hint came as Israel and Lebanon agreed to open direct negotiations after a rare face»»»
At least 250 Rohingya, Bangladesh migrants missing after boat sinks - UPI.com
Hundreds of Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants and refugees were missing, feared dead, after their boat sank in the Andaman Sea as they attempted to reach Malaysia. Photo courtesy of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency/EPA-EFE April 15 (UPI) -- As many as 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants and »»»
New Israeli strikes hit Lebanon a day after Washington talks
TYRE, Lebanon: Israeli strikes rocked southern Lebanon overnight and into Wednesday, a day after a first round of historic talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington. Smoke rose over the coastal city of Tyre, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts. Though Israeli strikes i»»»