Gulf states have called for the UN Security Council to authorise the use of force to secure the Strait of Hormuz against Iranian attacks, after the vital shipping lane was effectively shut by Iran, disrupting global energy supplies. Iran has warned of “more destructive” attacks on Israel and t»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump challenged allies to work towards reopening it. In unusually strong criticism, Macron accused Trump of constantly con»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Wouter Dewulf, professor at the University of Antwerp AMS where he serves as Academic Director for the Master of Maritime/Air Transport Management. According to Dr. Dewulf, the current crisis facing global airlines must be understood as a convergence of geopol»»»

Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran with portraits of the new supreme leader since early March. The aim: to dissuade Iranians from restarting protests against the regime. Mask»»»

The Israeli parliament's adoption of a law establishing "the death penalty for terrorists" – which in practice will only apply to Palestinians – has provoked an international outcry. The reasons for it passing are not just retaliatory, but politically motivated. "This is historic! With Go»»»

Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah says that "today again US and Israeli forces bombed what were clearly non-military sites in broad daylight and later in the day US president Donald Trump seemed to boast about it"»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Yezid Sayigh, a senior fellow at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. He sees Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon within a broader political and strategic framework that extends beyond immediate battlefield objectives. Sayigh a»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Yezid Sayigh, a senior fellow at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. He sees Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon within a broader political and strategic framework that extends beyond immediate battlefield objectives. Sayigh a»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Hélène Conway-Mouret, French Senator, Vice Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee. According to Conway-Mouret, Donald Trump’s Iran war strategy is creating incredible volatility for European security, transatlantic relations, and even domestic politics in the U»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, is sending 129 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran. The initiative was organized on the instructions of the country’s president. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the shipment includes 6»»»

Russia and Kyrgyzstan have agreed on strategic cooperation in the energy sector. The decision was made on the sidelines of Energoprom Forum in Kazan, Tatar-inform news agency reported. Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev and Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev signed a corresponding Memoran»»»

More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in violence-wracked Burkina Faso since 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday that accuses the army and civilian militias of killing more civilians than jihadists do. The NGO called on prosecutors at the International Criminal Court»»»

In tonight’s edition: South Africa ramps up its fight against crime with the deployment of soldiers in Cape Town. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo gets a chance at World Cup glory for the first time in over half a century. And top African leaders and changemakers gather in Paris for the Chang»»»

Every day in France, two to three people die at work. Why are workplace fatalities still occurring in 2026? Which sectors are most affected? And what can be done to reduce the toll? We met the families of victims and the labour inspectors who, despite limited resources, are working to prevent these»»»

French authorities have charged four people, including three minors, over an apparent bid to ignite a homemade explosive device outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America. Anti-terror prosecutors said the incident could be linked to a little-known Islamist group with possible links to I»»»

France has tightened security across Paris amid heightened international tensions and a raised "terrorist threat", authorities said Thursday, after a foiled attack targeting a US bank. Police have scaled up their presence at sensitive sites while other major US banks, including Citigroup, have aske»»»

Footage of US President Donald Trump making fun of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during a private lunch has sparked anger in France, prompting even some of Macron's fiercest critics at home to rally in his defence. The French president said the disparaging comments we»»»

In this week’s show, we turn the spotlight on France’s appetite for nuclear energy. It is one of the most nuclear-dependent countries in the world, with atomic power at the heart of its national energy strategy. When – and why – did France decide to bet so heavily on the atom? For decades, nuc»»»

France’s hard-left France Unbowed party said several Black lawmakers received racist letters, condemning what it called entrenched discrimination. The incident follows a surge of abuse targeting recently elected Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko, underscoring concerns about rising racism in French p»»»

Are we witnessing globalisation’s biggest turning point since the end of the Cold War? With Asia feeling the impact of US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, and steadfast American allies such as the Philippines forced to declare an energy emergency, the immediate consequences are rippling t»»»

Journalists, news outlets, satirists and cartoonists are among the spate of citizens targeted by India’s increasingly strict laws on digital censorship. Critics say that a new set of rules will further expand executive power over the internet and signal a growing digital authoritaria»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s trade with EAEU countries increased by 11.3 percent. Materials of the National Statistical Committee say. In January 2026, mutual trade amounted to $396.8 million, an increase of 11.3 percent compared to the previous year. Trade turnover within the union grew faster than Kyrgyzstan’s o»»»

April 3 (UPI) -- Police in western Germany on Thursday night arrested a man armed with knives and pyrotechnic devices after he allegedly threatened to commit violence aboard a high-speed train, according to local authorities, who said a dozen passengers were injured. The suspect, identified as a 20»»»

Eight Saudi cities made a notable showing in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the Saudi Press Agency said on Friday. The result reflects faster development and improving quality of life across the Kingdom’s cities, in line wit»»»

On Friday, Sofia marks the 147th anniversary since it was declared Bulgaria’s capital with a rich festive program. The celebrations include concerts, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and city tours, all open to residents and visitors alike, the organizer, the Sofia Municipality, announced. The»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing on closer economic and defence ties with Europe, ​following repeated criticism ‌from Trump. Quentin Peel, Associate Fellow on the Europe Programme at Chatham Ho»»»

Russia is sending a second oil tanker to Cuba as the island struggles with a deepening energy crisis under a US fuel blockade, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said Thursday. The move follows a first delivery this week amid widespread blackouts and shortages after Washington cut off key supplies, pr»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome from Toulouse in southwest France, European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet. As an astronaut who has experienced spaceflight firsthand, Pesquet sees the Artemis II mission not simply as a technological milestone, but as part of a broader human narrative o»»»

Russia’s advance in Ukraine stalled in March, with no territorial gains for the first time in over two years, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces recaptured small areas, signalling a slowdown in Moscow’s momentum after months of progress, raising new questions about th»»»

France will be forced to independently finance its Rafale F5 fighter jet project due to disagreements with the United Arab Emirates over participation in the development, French newspaper La Tribune reported. At France's request, the UAE was prepared to finance 3.5 billion euros ($4 billion) of the»»»

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell has confirmed the reports about the retirement of Gen. Randy George as the chief of staff of the army. "General Randy A. George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately. The Department of War is grateful fo»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev met with Tatarstan’s President Rustam Minnikhanov in Kazan. A delegation of Kyrgyzstan arrived in Kazan to participate in Energoprom International Forum. The republic’s leader recalled that an action plan for implementing the cooperation agreement betwe»»»

Fertility treatments such as IVF are becoming increasingly common. But a study by UK-based organisation Fertility Matters at Work suggests that nearly two-thirds of respondents do not feel comfortable speaking to their employer about support during the process. Our guests, Becky Kearns – CEO a»»»

Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait. We’ll ta»»»

It's been a year since US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs, which would change the global trade landscape. But after a year of upheaval and uncertainty, what remains of the 'Liberation Day' duties? Also in the show - soaring oil prices lead to a jump in car-pooling services in F»»»

US President Donald Trump is seeking a way out of the conflict with Iran, fearing that a protracted military operation could undermine Republicans' position in the midterm congressional elections, the Time magazine reported, citing sources. The US leader wants to declare victory and end hostilities»»»

Tribune News Network Doha England’s Andrew Sanders fired an opening round of 72 to take the first-round lead at the 40th Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship, which got underway at the Doha Golf Club (DGC) on Thursday. In a field of 90 players competing over three days, Sanders set the early pace i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The examination period requires a careful balance between academic effort and maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing, Dr. Muna Ahmed Al-Hail, consultant in Family Medicine and Manager of Al-Sadd Health Centre at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has emphas»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Landmarks and institutions across Qatar were illuminated in blue on Thursday evening in a unified show of support for World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. The initiative reflects the country’s participation in the global autism awareness campaign, held»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) is marking World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, by lighting its headquarters in Education City, along with Education City Stadium and Sidra Medicine, in blue over three consecutive evenings. This initiative underscores QF’s ongoin»»»

At today’s Government Info briefing, Minister Gergely Gulyás confirmed that the Hungarian government will not comply with the European Commission’s request to abolish protected fuel prices, stressing that shielding Hungarian families from rising energy costs remains a top priority. Minister Gulyás »»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary must remain outside both the war in Ukraine and its financial consequences, emphasizing the need for national unity and experienced leadership, at a campaign rally in Szombathely. Speaking on Savaria Square during the final phase of the election campaign, Pr»»»

International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming". "I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of de»»»

A working meeting was held in Bishkek between Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, and the World Health Organization’s Representative to the country, Liviu Vedrasco. According to the Health Ministry, the parties discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation aimed at further developing the»»»

Seoul equities fell sharply on April 2, with the benchmark KOSPI index closing down 4.47% at 5,234.05, after renewed threats of US strikes against Iran unsettled investors and pushed global oil prices higher. According to the Yonhap News Agency, the Korean won subsequently weakened against the US d»»»

In Taiwan’s ever pugnacious political debate, few orthodoxies are quite as deeply embedded by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as the conviction that alignment with the United States is both natural and the only real way to counter Chinese takeover threats. »»»

A surge in energy prices following the escalation of the Iran conflict is intensifying the cost-of-living crisis across the G7, dragging consumer spending growth to its weakest level since 2022, according to a note by Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

Tokyo equities fell sharply on April 2, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 ending more than 2% lower as a sell-off gathered pace following remarks by US President Donald Trump that reignited concerns the Iran war could be prolonged, Kyodo News reports. »»»

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