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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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" -»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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%»»»
Sirens across Israel after rocket launches from Lebanon
Rocket alerts rang out across Israel early Friday, including in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv and in the southern coastal city of Ashdod following rocket fire from Lebanon. Continued fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah is testing a fragile truce reached between the United States and »»»
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»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported. Kh»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
BEIRUTER: In honour of Beirut's fallen victims
Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
BEIRUTER: On Lebanon’s southeastern front, they stay
During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported. Kh»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
BEIRUTER: On Lebanon’s southeastern front, they stay
During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»
BEIRUTER: In honour of Beirut's fallen victims
Amid the aftermath of Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness,” testimonies, official figures, and Amnesty International’s findings were gathered to highlight Lebanon’s civilian toll, urgent humanitarian crisis, and calls for accountability, protection, and adherence to international law. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Iran's former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported. Kh»»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire eases oil prices but Gulf economies showing strain – Oxford Economics
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp fall in oil prices, but fresh data points to mounting economic damage across Gulf economies and rising uncertainty in Egypt, Oxford Economics said in a note to clients on April 10. »»»
Iran to US: Talks on Ending War Hinge on Lebanon Ceasefire
Talks on ending the war are conditional on the United States’ adherence to ceasefire commitments on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Baqaei strongly condemned the crimes committed by the Zionist regime »»»
Five Things to Know about the US-Iran Talks in Islamabad
The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad in a Pakistan-brokered bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets. Here are five things to know about the Islamabad talks: - The war behind the talk»»»
Macron Meets Pope Leo to Talk Lebanon, Middle East War
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived Friday at the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a private audience expected to be dominated by the Iran war. The French leader, who arrived with his wife Brigitte after flying to Rome on Thursday, will meet the US pontiff and the Vatican's sec»»»