Iranian Delegation, Headed by Qalibaf, Arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan
The Iranian negotiating team, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to negotiate with the American side.The delegation includes security, political, military, economic and legal committees. The talks will begin if the other side accepts Iran’s precondit»»»
Upon Amir's directives Qatari aircraft carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid heads to Lebanon
DOHA: In implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and in continuation of Qatar's role and responsibility towards its brethren in Lebanon, a Qatar Airways plane heads to Lebanon carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid to benefit tens of thousands of those a»»»
FAA to investigate after Frontier plane nearly hits 2 trucks at LAX - UPI.com
A Frontier Airlines plane had to slam on its brakes to avoid hitting two trucks on the ground at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after a Frontier Airlines pla»»»
Trump jumps into Hungary vote, backs Orban in tight race
US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, urging voters to “get out and vote” for his reelection ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump described Orban – his “true friend, fighter, and winner” – as a»»»
The European Commission could freeze €1.5 billion in EU funding for reforms in Serbia – Politico
The European Commission could suspend up to €1.5 billion ($1.78 billion) in funding earmarked for EU candidate Serbia, Politico reported on Friday. Serbia received €586 million ($685 million) in grants from 2021 to 2024 as part of financial assistance tied to its EU accession process, while a furth»»»
Chevron moves toward offshore exploration project in Syria
Damascus, April 10 (SANA) Syrian Petroleum Company CEO Yousef Qablawy announced that the company received official confirmation from Chevron to proceed with offshore investment and exploration, marking a transition from initial understandings to implementation. Qablawy said in a post on Facebook th»»»
Albania Extends Visa-Free Entry and Stay for Ukrainian Citizens Until 2027
Albania has approved a new government decision allowing Ukrainian citizens to enter and stay in the country without a visa until March 30, 2027, in a move aimed at easing mobility and extending humanitarian support. The decision was adopted by the Council of Ministers of Albania, the country’s cabi»»»
Hezbollah Condemns Israeli Massacre against Servicemen in Nabatieh, Calls on Government to Stop Offering Enemy Concessions
Hezbollah issued on Friday a statement that denounced the Zionist Aggression on the Government Serail in Nabatieh City, South Lebanon, calling on the government to stop offering the enemy concessions. “The Zionist enemy committed today a major massacre, completing its massacre on Black Wednesday, b»»»
Turkish firms expand presence at Syria’s Agro Syria exhibition
Damascus, April 10 (SANA) Turkish companies specializing in poultry technologies, feed production and agricultural equipment are taking part prominently in the 4th Syria International Exhibition for Agricultural Mechanization, Livestock and Agricultural Production Supplies “Agro Syria,” reflecting »»»
Israeli strike in Nabatiyeh kills 13 State Security personnel
An Israeli strike, one of multiple on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on Friday, killed 13 State Security personnel, the agency said, as Lebanon prepared to start ceasefire talks with Israel. "This painful loss only strengthens our determination to achieve a ceasefire that will protect Leba»»»
Qatar's swift support for Lebanon reflects genuine brotherly solidarity: Lebanese Health Minister
Beirut: Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nasser El Din said Friday that Qatar's swift support for his country in the face of the repercussions of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon reflects genuine brotherly solidarity in the face of the current circumstances. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency (Q»»»
Brazil, United States deepen cooperation to combat organized crime - UPI.com
An aerial photograph of cargo containers in the port of Santos in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the United States have reached an agreement to better track illegal shipments. File Photo by Isaac Fontana/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The government of Brazil on Friday announced an agreement with the United States t»»»
Hezbollah Continues Bombarding ‘Israel’, Confronting Occupation Army Advance in Bint Jbeil, South Lebanon
In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the enemy’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its repeated attacks on South Lebanon, after the Resistance had adhered to the ceasefire while the enemy did not, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued bombarding heavy missiles at the »»»
Qatari International Search and Rescue Group Team Arrive in Lebanon to Provide Relief to Affected People by Israeli aggression
Beirut: In implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, a team from the Qatari International Search and Rescue Group -of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya)- arrived in Beirut on the first flight of the Qatari air bridge dedicated to providing relief to those »»»
Shipping firms adopt alternative routes amid rising global transport disruptions
London, April 10 (SANA) Global shipping companies are turning to unconventional routes as disruptions intensify due to the ongoing US-Israeli-Iranian war, accompanied by a sharp rise in transport costs. With no clear signs of a breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, companies have begun seeki»»»
Air Arabia resumes flights to 49 destinations from UAE
Dubai: Air Arabia has announced a limited resumption of flights to and from the UAE starting today, in a gradual restart of travel operations following recent disruptions. The airline said the schedule will operate subject to regulatory and operational approvals, with flights departing from Sharjah»»»
Middle East ceasefire shaky, Netanyahu aims to reignite war – Marandi
The Middle East ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are based on extremely shaky ground, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has said, adding that Israel will do everything it can to reignite war in the region. Speaking to RT India on Thursday, Marandi, a political analyst and professo»»»
Hungary accuses Facebook of tilting election playing field against Orban
The Hungarian government has accused Facebook of interfering in the upcoming parliamentary election scheduled for Sunday by restricting the reach of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s posts while boosting the visibility of his main rival, opposition leader Peter Magyar. Speaking to Politico, government »»»
European Union travel rules could slow tourists without EU passports - UPI.com
New rules for entry into the European Union might slow down people without EU passports. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The European Union has implemented a new digital border system for those traveling without an EU passport, and it's likely to cause long lines at airports and »»»
Fuel price protests bring parts of Dublin to standstill - UPI.com
April 10 (UPI) -- Protests against high gas prices brought parts of Dublin, Ireland, to a standstill, causing the number of service stations without any fuel to rise to 100 on Friday, local officials said. Demonstrators in vehicles -- including tractors -- took part in slow-moving convoys and block»»»
Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»
Iran Revolutionary Guards Officers Reject Iraqi Calls to Halt Attacks
Iraqi sources said officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who oversee armed factions in Iraq, have rebuffed attempts by Shiite politicians to halt attacks inside the country. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war, they have effectively acted as a “shadow military supervisor” in Baghdad, maintai»»»
Upon HH the Amir's Directives.. Qatari aircraft carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid heads to Lebanon
Doha: In implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and in continuation of Qatar's role and responsibility towards its brethren in Lebanon, a Qatar Airways plane heads to Lebanon carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid to benefit tens of thousands of those a»»»
Qassem urges state to stop 'free concessions', vows no return to 'previous situation'
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»»»
Caretaker Government Determined to Ensure Fair Elections, Says Chief Commissioner Kandev
The caretaker Government is firmly determined to do everything within its power to ensure fair and free elections, wrote on Friday acting Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Chief Commissioner Georgi Kandev, on Facebook. As part of a specialized police operation against crimes related to t»»»
Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100% on Colombia, Petro recalls envoy - UPI.com
Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the immediate return of his ambassador from Quito after Ecuador decided to raise tariffs on Colombia to 100% on May 1. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda April 10 (UPI) -- Ecuador raised tariffs to 100% on imports from Colombia, and Colombian President Gust»»»
Middle East war live: Israel says it ‘dismantled’ 4,300 Hezbollah sites since start of war
Israel said on Friday it had dismantled 4,300 Hezbollah sites since fighting with the militant group began last month, while Lebanon's health ministry reports that at least 1,888 people have been killed in the country. Talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to be held in Washington next week.&nbs»»»
Syria, Türkiye move to establish correspondent banking relations
Damascus, Apr. 10 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Abdulkader Husrieh announcedon Friday that the bank is in the final stages of establishing a correspondent banking account with the Central Bank of Türkiye to enhance monetary cooperation and facilitate trade and investment. Husrieh sai»»»
White House staff was warned against betting on Iran war - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran from the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Members of the White House staff were warned last month about placing bets on prediction markets on the Iran war using nonpublic information. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI»»»
Board of Immigration Appeals rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks at his release rally on the steps of St. John the Devine Cathedral in June 2025 in New York City. A Board of Immigration Appeals panel found Khalil removable Thursday. FIle Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo April 1»»»
Government Reporting Platform activated as a unified tool for monitoring performance and measuring achievement levels within public entities
Libya’s General Information Authority (GIA) announced yesterday the activation of the Government Reporting Platform (LY_GOVREP) as a unified national tool for monitoring performance and measuring achievement levels within public entities. Enhancing good governance and consolidating the principle of»»»
US Inflation Surges 3.3% as Iran War Impact Bites
Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard. The nationwide sticker shock put pressure on President Donald Trump, who has ordered peace talks with Iran and faces mid-term electio»»»
Netanyahu Accuses Spain of ‘Hostility’ Towards Israel After Blocking It from Gaza Truce Center
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Spain of waging a diplomatic campaign against Israel after he barred Madrid from taking part in the work of a US-led center created to help stabilize post-war Gaza. Relations between Israel and Spain have deteriorated significantly since Madrid re»»»
Austria’s Desert Greener explores localisation of its advanced water desalination technology with Municipality of Tripoli Centre
The Municipality of Tripoli Centre (MTC) reported yesterday that its mayor held a meeting with Austrian company Desert Greener to discuss implementing a pioneering seawater desalination investment project. The expanded meeting was held in the municipality’s meeting hall with the active participatio»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security personnel were killed in an Israeli strike on a governmental building in the southern city of Nabatieh. In a statement, Aoun condemned continued Israeli attacks and said targeting state institutions would not deter L»»»
Trump’s talks with NATO’s Rutte ‘went sh*t’ – Politico
US President Donald Trump unleashed a “tirade of insults” at NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during their meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Politico has reported, citing European officials. Rutte’s trip to Washington followed weeks of Trump’s criticism of NATO over its reluctance to join t»»»
UK digital ID scheme criticized for omitting sex and gender data
The UK’s proposed digital ID scheme has drawn criticism for not recording whether a person is male or female – traditionally a core identifier alongside name and age – after the government deemed it “not necessary” for identification. The scheme, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year, h»»»
Vance Warns Iran Not to ‘Play’ the US as He Departs for Negotiations Aimed at Ending Their War
Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the US as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the six-week-old conflict with Iran to now find a»»»
Hezbollah Leader Vows to Fight on Against Israel Despite Peace Talks
Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah will keep fighting the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) despite the Lebanese government announcing peace talks with Israel, Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem said on Friday. “The resistance will continue until the last breath," Qassem said. "Together — as a s»»»
Focus - Hungary vote: Rising opposition threatens Orban’s grip on power
Sunday’s election in Hungary could have repercussions far beyond its borders. Since Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power in 2010, his illiberal policies have made Hungary the only EU member state classified as “partly free” by Freedom House. His close ties to Vladimir Putin have also complicat»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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. »»»