Suez Canal Bank signs tripartite protocol with eHealth, eAswaaq to drive healthcare digitalisation
Suez Canal Bank has signed a tripartite cooperation protocol with eHealth and eAswaaq—both affiliates of eFinance Investment Group—with the aim of supporting and developing Egypt’s healthcare sector by providing integrated financing solutions and accelerating digital transformation. The agreement w»»»
Middle East war live: French UNIFIL soldier killed in Lebanon, Hezbollah responsible, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that a French soldier who was part of international forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, adding that evidence suggests Hezbollah was responsible. Earlier, Iranian patrol boats fired at an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, accordi»»»
"We are just displaced and we have to go back" : Lebanese return to southern villages
Despite warnings from authorities about the fragility of the ceasefire with Israel, thousands of people are returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, as FRANCE 24's Cyril Payen reports from Beirut. Most do not see themselves as refugees, but rather as internally displaced people in their own co»»»
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway. The toing and froing over the strait cast doubt on US President Donald Trump's optimism the day»»»
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' amid fragile ceasefire
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping during the Lebanon ceasefire, triggering a sharp drop in oil prices, while Donald Trump welcomed the move but kept a US naval blockade in place. At the same time, Emmanuel Macron and the UK are leading plans for a neutral mission to secu»»»
Middle East : What to expect from the truce between Lebanon and Israel ?
The United States and Israel announced on Thursday evening that a ceasefire agreement had been reached in Washington between Lebanon and Israel, following historic direct talks between the two countries. Dany Moudallal, a journalist at the Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le Jour, spoke to France 24 to anal»»»
Hormuz domino effect: How the Middle East crisis affects food, flights and global supply chains
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by the war in the Middle East hasn't just affected oil prices. Despite a provisional reopening during the current 10-day ceasefire, global supplies of jet fuel, fertilisers, industrial CO2 and naphtha have already been affected, potentially leading to s»»»
Middle East : Fragile US-Iran talks hinge on nuclear and Hormuz disputes
US-Iran negotiations show limited progress but remain tense, with disputes over enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz still unresolved. Donald Trump warns the conflict could resume if no deal is reached, while mediators say compromises may still be possible on nuclear restrictions.»»»
French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say
A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon in an attack that UNIFIL peacekeepers and French officials said on Saturday was likely carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah. In calls with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam»»»
Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockade
Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, with Iran briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz before closing it again after around 20 hours. Tehran says the US is not respecting the terms of the agreement reached, casting further doubt on the fragile deal. Meanwhile, negotiations are still ongoing»»»
Turkey’s economy hit as Syrians return home
Since the end of the war in Syria last year, many Syrians have left Turkey to return home. Of the 3.6 million refugees living in the country, more than half a million are believed to have already gone back. These departures are weakening the Turkish economy, which relies heavily on low-cost labour,»»»
Hormuz tensions highlight pressure tactics in US-Iran negotiations
H. A. Hellyer, senior fellow in geopolitics at the Royal United Services Institute, was France 24’s guest and analysed the renewed tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz as a strategy of mutual pressure amid ongoing negotiations. While talks are set to continue in Islam»»»
No signs of regime collapse as Iran weathers weeks of war
After weeks of US and Israeli strikes, Iranians are watching to see if ceasefire talks could lead to negotiations, while uncertainty over the future of the conflict persists. Despite foreign calls for regime change, analysts say Iran’s leadership remains entrenched, as economic pressure, repression»»»
Iranian VP Says Control of Hormuz Will be Secured One Way or Another
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will seek full control over the Strait of Hormuz either through negotiations or on the battlefield, Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on Saturday. "Iran will pursue the right to control the Strait of Hormuz either at the negotiating table or on the battlefield,"»»»
Spotlight - Renzi urges ‘European strategy’, denounces Trump's ‘global chaos’ and populism of Orbán and Meloni
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Italy's former head of state offers an in-depth, insightful and thought-provoking reading of contemporary geopolitics, European cohesion, and leadership ethics. Speaking from the vantage point of a former leader of a major »»»
US issues sanctions waiver on Russian oil sales again
The Trump administration on Friday issued a one-month sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded at sea, despite the treasury secretary indicating two days earlier that Washington would not renew the measure. The move comes amid efforts to ease global en»»»
Spain's Sanchez, Brazil's Lula lead global gathering of left-wing leaders against far-right rise
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to co-chair a gathering of left-wing leaders in Barcelona on Saturday aimed at countering the rise of the far right and strengthening democratic institutions. The meeting brings together figures from acro»»»
How Filipino workers in UAE can claim $200 financial assistance
Dubai: Filipino workers in parts of the UAE whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the ongoing situation in the Middle East are set to receive temporary financial relief, following a new advisory issued by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Under the programme, q»»»
Bayern close in on Bundesliga title as Dortmund lose
Berlin: Bayern Munich moved closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund fell to a 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday, while pioneering Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta lost on her debut in the dugout. Second-placed Dortmund's defeat leaves Bayern, who host Stuttgart on Sunday, 12 poin»»»
Trump signs order to speed research on psychedelics for mental health - UPI.com
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order on researching the effects of psychedelic drugs in mental health treatment on Saturday, in the Oval Office. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., podcast host Joe Rogan, Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, and retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell were»»»
A leader before his time, what British officials wrote about Sheikh Mohammed in the 1960s will surprise you
Dubai: Long before Dubai’s transformation into a global hub, British officials were already documenting the emergence of a young Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as a “born leader,” according to official records dating back to the late 1960s. The papers, produced by government departments in L»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
Carney leads middle power coalition drive as CANZUK gains traction
Energy giant Canada has emerged as the leading driver of efforts to build a formal middle-power coalition among like-minded Commonwealth nations, with Prime Minister Mark Carney using his first year in office to push the long-dormant CANZUK concept and a broader variable-geometr»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
COMMENT: Chinese claims on arms transfers to Iran raise doubts
Exactly 24 hours before the first US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, Middle East Eye (MEE) posted an article on its homepage titled: “China has sent attack drones to Iran, as it discusses ballistic missile sales” highlighting Beijing’s increasing support of the regime in Tehran in the i»»»
COMMENT: Chinese claims on arms transfers to Iran raise doubts
Exactly 24 hours before the first US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, Middle East Eye (MEE) posted an article on its homepage titled: “China has sent attack drones to Iran, as it discusses ballistic missile sales” highlighting Beijing’s increasing support of the regime in Tehran in the i»»»
Three charged over attempted arson attack on Iran International office in London
Three people have appeared in court charged over an attempted arson attack on the London offices of Volant Media, the operator of Persian-language broadcaster Iran International, the BBC reported on April 17. An ignited co»»»
Iran reopens six airports as commercial aviation resumes
Iran has reopened six airports and resumed scheduled international flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International (IKA) and Mehrabad airports, with Mahan Air leading the return to commercial operations, flight tracking data showed on April 18, IntelliNews confirmed. »»»
Iran reopens six airports as commercial aviation resumes
Iran has reopened six airports and resumed scheduled international flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International (IKA) and Mehrabad airports, with Mahan Air leading the return to commercial operations, flight tracking data showed on April 18, IntelliNews confirmed. »»»
Three charged over attempted arson attack on Iran International office in London
Three people have appeared in court charged over an attempted arson attack on the London offices of Volant Media, the operator of Persian-language broadcaster Iran International, the BBC reported on April 17. An ignited co»»»
Three charged over attempted arson attack on Iran International office in London
Three people have appeared in court charged over an attempted arson attack on the London offices of Volant Media, the operator of Persian-language broadcaster Iran International, the BBC reported on April 17. An ignited co»»»
Iran reopens six airports as commercial aviation resumes
Iran has reopened six airports and resumed scheduled international flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International (IKA) and Mehrabad airports, with Mahan Air leading the return to commercial operations, flight tracking data showed on April 18, IntelliNews confirmed. »»»
Iran reopens six airports as commercial aviation resumes
Iran has reopened six airports and resumed scheduled international flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International (IKA) and Mehrabad airports, with Mahan Air leading the return to commercial operations, flight tracking data showed on April 18, IntelliNews confirmed. »»»
Latvia approves €30mn airBaltic loan as Iran war fuel shock hits national carrier
Latvia's parliament has approved a €30mn ($32.7mn) short-term state loan to national carrier airBaltic after a dispute that threatened to collapse the ruling coalition, LETA reported on April 16. The loan was approved by 4»»»
Iran now offering tax relief to families with three or more children
Iran has announced tax exemptions for families with three or more children under the country's Family Support and Youth Population Law, state media reported on April 18. The announcement comes as the Islamic Republic's tot»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure
Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»
Iran reopens six airports as commercial aviation resumes
Iran has reopened six airports and resumed scheduled international flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International (IKA) and Mehrabad airports, with Mahan Air leading the return to commercial operations, flight tracking data showed on April 18, IntelliNews confirmed. »»»
Estonia's Poltsamaa mustard production to end after 64 years as war pushes up input costs
Production of the iconic Poltsamaa strong mustard in Estonia will end this month after more than six decades, ERR News reported on its website ERR.ee on April 16. Parent company Orkla Eesti said mustard production would be»»»
Latvia approves €30mn airBaltic loan as Iran war fuel shock hits national carrier
Latvia's parliament has approved a €30mn ($32.7mn) short-term state loan to national carrier airBaltic after a dispute that threatened to collapse the ruling coalition, LETA reported on April 16. The loan was approved by 4»»»
Russia’s VK sells 25% in Tochka Bank to Potanin’s T-Technologies
Russia’s state-controlled internet major VK (VKCO) has sold its 25% stake in digital lender Tochka Bank to Interros of Vladimir Potanin’s for RUB21.2bn ($255mn), paving the way for Potanin’s T-Technologies to consolidate up to 100% of the bank, according to The Bell citing VK disclosure. »»»
Hezbollah Official Vows Response to Israeli Ceasefire Violations
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Hezbollah movement will not leave unanswered the Israeli strikes on Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire agreement, Mahmoud Komati, deputy head of Hezbollah's political council, said on Saturday. Since Friday, Lebanese media have reported multiple attacks by Israel on Lebane»»»
Israel launches first strikes on Lebanon since ceasefire to isolate 55 villages
The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes and artillery bombardments on southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking its first such operations since a 10-day ceasefire took effect, citing the need to enforce a “Yellow Line” that isolates 55 Lebanese villages. In a concurrent blow to stability i»»»
Spain hosts Global South leaders to forge broad alliance countering Trump policies
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed 15 bilateral agreements as Spain opened a summit of approximately 12 heads of state and government to build a broad alliance countering the policies of United States President Donald Trump, according to Bl»»»
Egypt’s TMG launches EGP 1.4trn ‘The Spine’ project to attract global firms
Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has launched a new cognitive city project, “The Spine,” with investments exceeding EGP 1.4trn, aimed at contributing 1% to the country’s gross domestic product and establishing a major destination for international companies. The project, located within t»»»
Poczta Polska enter residential real estate market
Poczta Polska is expanding into real estate and housing development. On April 9, it filed to amend its statute to include activities such as residential construction, land development, and property projects. The move aims to better utilize its large property portfolio of over 6,000 assets and more »»»