Xi Jinping stresses peaceful relations in talks with Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader amid tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), on Friday and stressed that no global changes would stop “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” including its people across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan became a de facto self-governed terr»»»
UAE, Indian foreign ministers discuss regional security
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to discuss regional security following Iran's unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks against the UAE a»»»
Kuwait arrests 24 in plot to fund terrorist activities
Dubai: Kuwait’s State Security Agency has arrested 24 citizens, including one whose citizenship has been revoked, after seizing sums of money linked to illicit activities. Authorities announced they had foiled a plot aimed at undermining national security and financing terrorist entities. Get updat»»»
Appeals panel: Ballroom construction can continue for now - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump shows a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October. An appeals court ruled Saturday that construction can continue on the ballroom. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- A panel of judges said Saturday it will»»»
Iran Has Won the War, It Will Be Up to the US to Secure the Peace: Mohammad Marandi
Whether or not Iran-US peace negotiations succeed depends entirely on the American side, renowned international affairs commentator Dr. Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik, commenting on Saturday's unprecedented face-to-face talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Iran didn’t start the war, it wasn’t the one to es»»»
French, Turkish Presidents discuss US-Iran talks on ending war in phone call
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran talks on ending war and the situation in Ukraine in a phone call today with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Following the call, Macron wrote on X platform that they began by discussing the situation in the Middle East, and»»»
Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins
Kyiv: A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen»»»
In Fiery Speech, Pope Leo Says ‘Enough to War!’
Pope Leo lashed out against warmongers on Saturday while calling on billions of people around the globe to embrace peace and "believe once again in love, moderation and good politics". In one of his most passionate entreaties yet to end the raging conflict in the Middle East, the American pope said»»»
US Warships Transit Strait of Hormuz in Mine Clearance Op
Two US Navy warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz at the start of an operation to clear the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, US Central Command said Saturday. The announcement -- which marks the first such transit since the US-Israeli war with Iran began -- came shortly after Presid»»»
Israel Says Hit Over 200 Hezbollah Targets in Last 24 Hours as Death Toll Passes 2,000
The Israeli military said Saturday it had struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon within the last 24 hours, among them rocket launchers. "In the last 24 hours, the army struck more than 200 Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon. The Israeli air force continues to strike Hezbollah infrastruc»»»
Arab and international firms eye expansion in Syrian market at Agro Syria exhibition
Damascus, April 11 (SANA) – Arab and international companies participating in the 4th Syria International Exhibition for Agricultural Mechanization, Livestock and Agricultural Production Supplies (Agro Syria) expressed interest in expanding their presence in Syria, viewing it as a promising investm»»»
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout
Baghdad: Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country's two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority. His election comes as Iraq is reeling from the fallo»»»
Palestinians Say Israeli Settlers Kill Man in Raid on Village
The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in the West Bank on Saturday, in the latest deadly attack on the occupied territory. Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, died after settlers opened fire during a raid on the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of Ramallah, the minis»»»
Syria Says Busts Hezbollah-Linked Cell Planning Attack on ‘Religious Figure’
Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that five people had been arrested over a plot to attack an unidentified religious figure in Damascus, alleging the cell was linked to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said security forces observed a woman as she attempted to "»»»
Iraqi Parliament Elects Nizar Amedi as Country’s New President
The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, a largely ceremonial role, following a parliamentary election last November. Amedi, 58, is a former environment minister and has headed the political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (P»»»
Islamabad talks kick off with meeting between Pakistani PM and US Vice President
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks on Saturday in Islamabad with US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, as Islamabad expressed hope that the United States and Iran would engage constructively in the talks it is hosting to reach a lasting peace agreement following a»»»
UN Demands Accountability for Violations of Rules of War in Middle East
UN agency chiefs on Saturday demanded an end to impunity for widespread international law violations in the Middle East, as casualties pile up six weeks into the war unleashed by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. In a joint statement, the heads of multiple United Nations agencies said they were "alarmed »»»
Arsenal suffer major blow in Premier League title charge
London: Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give Manchester City renewed hope they can catch the long-time leaders. The visitors took the lead at a nervy Emirates through Junior Kroupi but Mikel Arteta's men levelled throug»»»
Artemis II crew splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after moon mission - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist as teams work to bring the crewmembers aboard USS John P. Murtha, on Friday, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Califo»»»
Trilateral talks between US, Iran, and Pakistan begin in Islamabad
Islamabad: Trilateral talks between the United States, Iran, and Pakistan began today in Islamabad. Attended by Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, the talks aimed at reaching a permanent peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. In a press statement, a Pakistani source stated that the t»»»
A Syrian Man Buries His Wife and 4 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Beirut
A Syrian man on Saturday buried his wife and four of his five children, killed in the massive wave of Israeli strikes that pounded Beirut earlier this week, laying them to rest in Deir Ezzor province in northeastern Syria. It was not the homecoming they had anticipated when they fled to Lebanon six»»»
US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Pakistan as War’s Fragile Ceasefire Holds
The United States and Iran began face-to-face 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. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Iran'»»»
US warships transit Strait of Hormuz: media
Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States had started "clearing out" the strategic waterway. The US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strai»»»
US wants conflict with Iran scaled down, not settled – ex-Gaddafi minister Moussa Ibrahim
Iran should not repeat the mistakes of Libya, which paid a heavy price for trusting the West, the North African country’s former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has warned ahead of the talks between delegations from Washington and Tehran. The first direct meeting between the sides since the U»»»
Vance, Iran delegation begin peace talks in Pakistan - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday. Delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting in Pakistan Saturday to discuss ending the war in Iran. Photo by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry/EPA A»»»
Zayed Sustainability Prize expands funding for all finalists
Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at diff»»»
Sinner brushes past Zverev to reach Monte Carlo final
Monte Carlo: World No.2 Jannik Sinner eased his way into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a clinical 6-1, 6-4 semi-final win over Alexander Zverev on Saturday. The Italian becomes the first player to reach all three finals of the season's first three Masters 1000 events »»»
Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce
Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period. Russia's»»»
Qatar sends 14th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has sent a 14th identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April HE Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, regarding»»»
Qatar sends 14th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
New York, USA: The State of Qatar has sent a 14th identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, rega»»»
Hezbollah MP slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel as strikes kill 10
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday reiterated his group's rejection of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, where authorities reported 10 people killed in Israeli attacks in the south. The office of President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that officials from Lebanon, Israel and»»»
Iranian Source Says US Agreed to Unfreeze Iranian Funds, Washington Denies: Reuters
A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, but a US official swiftly denied the assertion, Reuters news agency reported. The senior Iranian source welcomed the purported US move as a sign of “seriousness” in r»»»
India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram safely crosses Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: The Government on Saturday said, in a routine briefing, that the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as authorities continue to closely monitor maritime operations amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region. The vessel -- carrying around 20,»»»
US official denies report Washington agreed to unfreeze Iran assets
Washington, United States: A senior US official denied on Saturday a report saying Washington had agreed to release Iran's frozen assets held in foreign banks. Iranian and US delegations have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan for talks aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. Tehran earlier said an»»»
Why the Philippines is shifting focus from remittances to diaspora engagement
Dubai: The Philippines is redefining its approach to the 10.7 million Filipinos living abroad. Historically reliant on remittances, the country is now turning to its diaspora as “permanent strategic partners” for long-term development. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has shifted the agen»»»
Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Autonomy-Lacking Gov’t Prolonging Israeli Aggression at Expense of Civilian Lives - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Autonomy-Lacking Gov’t Prolonging Israeli Aggression at Expense of Civilian Lives 11-04-2026 14:41 PM MP Hasan Fadla»»»
Three weeks of fuel, 170 million people: Inside Bangladesh’s worsening fuel shortage
“My daughter is sleeping in the ICU of a hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka and I have been in the queue at the Trust filling station since 1:30 AM. It is now a quarter to three... If I cannot get fuel, I will leave the bike on the road and just walk away. I do not have the strength left in my body to pu»»»
Delegations Meet Pakistani PM Ahead of Expected Iran-US Talks
Iran’s delegation, headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, as part of high-level diplomatic engagements ahead of expected talks with US officials later on Saturday. US Vice President JD Vance also met with the Pakistani PM, media reports said. P»»»
Lebanese Health Ministry says 2 paramedics among 7 martyrs in Israeli strikes on Zefta and Kfar Seer in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says 2 paramedics among 7 martyrs in Israeli strikes on Zefta and Kfar Seer in southern Lebanon 11-04-2026 13:58 P»»»
Iran, Lebanon Bore Brunt of Missiles and Drones Launched During War
Some three-quarters of the airstrikes during the Middle East war targeted sites in Iran or Lebanon, according to an AFP analysis of data from ACLED, a non-profit that tracks political violence worldwide. At least 7,700 strikes or series of strikes by missiles, drones, rockets or bombs, were recorde»»»
US and Iran Envoys Meet Pakistani PM as Negotiations Kick off
Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin negotiations towards a deal to end the Middle East war unleashed six weeks earlier by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With the talks under way at Islamabad's Serena Hotel, Iranian med»»»
From Boston to Denver, US Drivers Cut Back as Iran War Pushes Fuel Costs Higher
Boston resident Pat Ouedraogo has cut longer-distance trips, while aspiring law student Skyler Burke drives extra miles to avoid pricier gasoline pumps closer to home. In Houston, auto broker David Wright has switched from a gas-guzzling race car to an all-electric vehicle. These struggles are bein»»»
Iraq Official Says Drone Crashed near US Diplomats at Baghdad Airport
A senior Iraqi security official told AFP that a drone crashed near a group of US diplomats inside the grounds of Baghdad's airport earlier this week as they were escorting an American journalist freed after a recent kidnapping. The account shed light on a statement issued Thursday by the US State »»»
Pakistan PM meets US Vice President as Islamabad talks begin
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance, marking the opening phase of a high-level diplomatic process focused on regional stability and conflict resolution, as the Islamabad talks formally commenced. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»
Ukraine Can Play Useful Role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain Says
Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology as among the best in the world. Britain has organized discussions this month among more than 30 nations on how to reopen the strait, amid an »»»
[Interview] Hungarian scientist László Mérő: ‘The language of Fidesz is unmistakably Nazi speech’
László Mérő, mathematician and psychologist: “Hungarians are an accepting, tolerant, friendly people. This hatred has been deliberately stoked.” After the 2010 election, you responded to Fidesz’s two-thirds victory in a relatively optimistic article. At the time, you thought it might bring an end t»»»
Concerns over Athens water supply fade as rains fill reservoir
Water reserves at Greece’s Mornos reservoir have tripled over the past six months, ending an alarm over the capital’s water supply that had been raised last autumn. The reservoir held 156,996,000 cubic meters on October 23, 2025 – its lowest level in 15 years – before climbing to 491,629,000 cubic »»»
Ukraine Loses Over 345 Soldiers to Russian Forces in Past Day - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 345 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "The losses suffered by Ukrainian armed forces amounted to more than 345»»»
Developing Suez Canal area starts in East Port Said
by Maye Kabil “It is only one of the thousand steps” on the road of developing the country, was how president Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi referred to the New Suez Canal in his speech during the opening ceremony held to celebrate the opening of the enlargement work of the historical waterway. Many projects»»»