UPI 10m

Challenge to Trump's 10% global tariffs goes to court - UPI.com

President Donald Trump's global tariff policy is facing a challenge in court Friday. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's tariffs are back in court Friday to decide on their legality. The U.S. Court of International Trade will consider the presid»»»

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RT 12m

North Korea tests new electromagnetic and blackout bombs

North Korea has conducted a series of high-tech weapons tests as it seeks to expand its arsenal with electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and new mobile air defense systems, KCNA state news agency reports. The tests were conducted over the course of three days. Kim Jong-sik, a general who o»»»

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Gulf News 24m

UAE flag etiquette: The official do’s and don’ts for displaying the national flag

Dubai: Citizens and residents across the UAE are being urged to raise the national flag across homes, institutions and buildings, in a show of unity and solidarity following recent regional crisis. The move comes in response to a call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Pres»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Sheikh Mohammed: UAE wins bid to host 2029 World Bank-IMF meetings

Dubai: The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country’s economy. The move will further reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial »»»

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Gulf News 48m

Philippine consulate in Dubai warns anew against bogus assistance offers

Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE are once again being urged to stay vigilant against fraudulent individuals and groups offering paid assistance services. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has renewed its warning against persons, groups, or travel agencies falsely presenting themselves as officia»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

IMF warns Kyrgyzstan of economic overheating risks - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s economy is showing steady growth but risks overheating due to high inflation and active lending. A concluding statement by a consultation mission of the International Monetary Fund, which visited the country from March 18 to April 1, 2026, says. Dynamics and inflation Since 2022, econo»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Border Service: Procedure for Kyrgyz citizens' stay near state border simplified - | 24.KG

The State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reports that amendments have been made to Government Resolution No. 172 of April 4, 2016, regulating the border area and border strip. The adopted amendments are aimed at simplifying the procedure for citizens’ stay near the state border. Specifically, citizen»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Progressive Bulgaria Meets Youth in Blagoevgrad, Highlights Education, Culture, and Sports Priorities

Representatives of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition met with young people in Blagoevgrad, with the main focus of the discussion being education, culture, and sports, the local branch of the formation reported. The meeting was opened by the coalition’s leading candidate in Blagoevgrad, Rositsa Kar»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From sceptic to dealmaker: Can Vance turn truce into peace?

Washington: Vice President JD Vance is warning Tehran not to “play” the US as he departs for Islamabad for negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to n»»»

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BNE 1h

Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fears

Argentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about water security. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

US-brokered talks push Lebanon onto a Hezbollah fault line between sovereignty and civil war

For the first time in years, the language surrounding Lebanon is no longer confined to ceasefires, border skirmishes, or UN resolutions. It is now the language of direct negotiation: Washington is preparing to host talks between Israel and Lebanon that kick off next week. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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BNE 1h

Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting

Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»

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Naharnet 1h

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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday called on the Lebanese government to stop giving what he called "free concessions" to Israel, with the two governments due to begin negotiations in Washington next week. "We will not accept a return to the previous situation, and we call on officials to stop of»»»

Naharnet 1h

Food insecurity surging in Lebanon, UN warns

The United Nations warned Friday that food insecurity was on the rise in Lebanon, with prices surging and supply chains disrupted as Israel has continued military strikes on the country. The U.N.'s World Food Program (WFP) said the entire food system in Lebanon was reeling from the conflict, with I»»»

RT 2h

Majority in Spain regard US as threat – survey

The US is perceived as a threat by a significant portion of people in six leading European nations, a new opinion poll suggests. In Spain, a majority holds this view, it says. Politico, which commissioned the survey, said on Wednesday that these perceptions are linked to the policies of US Presiden»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Man in Crete nabbed for importing, transporting weapons

Police in Crete have arrested a 68-year-old man after they found undeclared weapons in his suitcase and then at his home in Hania. He is facing charges of importing and transporting weapons into the country. The man was stopped for a random check at Hania Airport on April 8, during which customs of»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE’s Aani hits 12.5 million users as cashless payments surge

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s national instant payments platform Aani has surpassed 12.5 million users, state news agency WAM reported The platform, operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), is a key part of the country’s financial infrastructure transformation. Th»»»

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RT 2h

US-Iran ceasefire leaves Gulf under Tehran’s shadow: 3 scenarios after the pause

The almost apocalyptic rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” suddenly gave way to de-escalation. By the evening of April 7, it was announced that the US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire; shortly afterward, Israel confirmed i»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

D&G co-founder Gabbana resigns as chairman: company

Rome: One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity, the company said Friday. D&G said that Gabbana, 63, had resigned from his corporate positions as of January 1 "as part of a natural process of or»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

China FM calls for closer ties with North Korea in Kim meeting

Beijing, China: China and North Korea should "enhance coordination" on international and regional issues, Beijing's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during talks on Friday, according to Chinese state media. Wang is on a two-day trip to the diplomatically isolated nuclea»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Zheng Wu: Kyrgyzstan needs to develop private sector as key economy’s driver - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan needs to develop the private sector as a key driver of the economy. Zheng Wu, ADB Country Director for the Kyrgyz Republic, said today at the Asian Development Bank’s press briefing on the Asian Development Outlook (ADO). According to him, economy of Kyrgyzstan continues to demonstrate h»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oil spill snarls shipping traffic in Antwerp port

Antwerp, Belgium: Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage. A port statement said the spill occurred during a "bunkering operation" -»»»

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Gulf News 2h

A fragile truce, a watchful region

‘A fragile truce’. That is how US Vice-President JD Vance has described the current ceasefire that has raised hopes in the UAE, along with countless questions. It has felt fractured since the moment it was announced. Vance is due to play a key role at the talks this weekend in Pakistan, just a few »»»

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Gulf News 3h

From Gaza to Iran: What happens after the guns fall silent?

Deir Al Balah: Friday marks six months since Gaza’s ceasefire deal took effect, a milestone largely lost in the confusion over the new and even more fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli force»»»

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DW 3h

NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive

BusinessNorth AmericaNASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdriveTimothy RooksNASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the Moon and Mars is not cheap or for the faint of heart. But who ends up covering the costs and what does everyone still on Earth get out of all this? https://p.dw.co»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Hungary Accuses EU of Election Interference Operations

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian EU Affairs Minister Janos Boka said on Friday that European Union agents are carrying out operations designed to meddle in Hungary's electoral process. Parliamentary elections in Hungary will be held on April 12. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Bruss»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Prime minister, UK counterpart review regional developments, defence, economic cooperation

DOHA:Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the latest regional developments were reviewed in light of the announc»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister meets British Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Friday the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in the regi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE: “We're all navigating this together” - How working parents are thriving through remote learning

Dubai: It has been a daily test of balance, patience and emotional endurance, but UAE parents are determined to push through, with a little help from leaning on each other. The world of early morning meetings, school log-ins, deadlines and domestic routines continue, while one part of the house is »»»

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Sputnik 3h

Red Zone Sealed: 10,000 Troops Deployed as Iran and US Prepare for Islamabad Talks

Pakistan has imposed unprecedented security measures, reports Dawn. 10,000 police and security personnel have been deployed. Local holidays are declared, Article 144 bans public gatherings, and the Red Zone (home to embassies and government buildings) is completely sealed off. The Serena Hotel is r»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

GCC reaffirms support for Lebanon's sovereignty, security and stability

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its firm and supportive stance toward the sovereignty of Lebanese Republic, as well as its security, stability, and territorial integrity, in line with the aspirations of the Lebanese people for security, stability, and development»»»

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UPI 4h

Unification minister calls resuming tourist railway to border with N. Korea starting point for peace - UPI.com

A train enters Dorasan Station near the border with North Korea on Friday. South Korea resumed tourist rail service to the border station for the first time in over six years. Pool Photo by Yonhap Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Friday the resumption of tourist rail service to the border»»»

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UPI 4h

Top security adviser says transit through Strait of Hormuz not going smoothly, vows to seek alternative routes - UPI.com

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, seen here at a press conference in Singapore on March 2, 2026, said Friday the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz still remains largely blocked. Photo by Yonhap National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday the passage of ships through the Strai»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Make-or-break talks: Can US and Iran avoid another war?

The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad on Friday, in a Pakistan-brokered effort to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a longer-term agreement after weeks of war that shook the Middle East and global energy markets. The negotiations come at a criti»»»

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UPI 4h

China, North Korea pledge closer ties after Wang visit - UPI.com

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui during their meeting at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang Wednesday. Wang is in North Korea on a two-day visit. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 10 (UPI) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met »»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Three SCNS employees detained: Staff purges continue within state committee - | 24.KG

As part of efforts to reduce systemic corruption and eliminate persistent corrupt mechanisms within the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) and other government agencies, a criminal case has been opened for corruption involving State Committee employees, other officials, and thir»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

D&G co-founder Gabbana resigns as chairman: company

Rome, Italy: One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity, the company said Friday. D&G said that Gabbana, 63, had resigned from his corporate positions as of January 1 "as part of a natural proces»»»

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Sana 5h

Oil prices rise after attacks on Saudi energy facilities

Beijing, April 10 (SANA) Oil prices rose in early trading on Friday following attacks on energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, with markets also weighing concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened geopolitical tensions.Brent crude futures climbed 83 cents, or 0.87%»»»

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