Driven by spiralling electricity tariffs, erratic supply, and policy uncertainty, Pakistan citizens — particularly the urban middle and upper classes — opted out of a failing electricity grid. What began as a private coping mechanism has, quite unexpectedly, evolved into a strategic national buffer»»»

A recently analyzed 250 million-year-old fossil has shown that early mammals laid eggs, according to a paper published in the PLOS One journal on Thursday. While some examples of egg-laying mammals exist today, such as the platypus and the echidnas, scientists have spent decades looking for proof o»»»

Share: File photo- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Lebanese Ambassador to Washington Nada Hamadeh Lebanon’s presidency said Friday that a meeting would be held with Israel in Washington, D.C., next week to discuss a ceasefire and the start of negotiations. Lebanon has emerged as a flashpoint in »»»

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have safely returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California and closing out humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon in more than half a century. The mission marks NASA’s first crewed Artemis flight and the first time p»»»

Germany has rejected 95% of all new asylum applications from Syrian migrants following a policy reassessment of the Middle Eastern country, according to media reports, citing an official document. The change represents a stark reversal from the peak of the influx in 2014-2015, when recognition rate»»»

Typhoon Sinlaku could be as strong as a Category 4 hurricane when it passes near or just north of Guam this weekend. Image courtesy of NOAA Typhoon Sinlaku, near the island of Chuuk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia Saturday, is predicted to start heading northwest over the weekend, gain»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlements of Sha’ar Yeshuv, Hagoshrim, and»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Dafna and Kiryat Shmona with rocket barrages: statement 58 11-04-2026 00:43 AM Late»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Beirut, April 10 (SANA) The Lebanese presidency announced on Friday an agreement to hold a preliminary meeting to discuss a ceasefire and set a date for negotiations between Lebanon and Israel under US mediation next Tuesday at the US State Department in Washington. In a statement, the presidency’s»»»

Employees of the Department of Agriculture have complained about an email sent by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Easter morning they felt was too religious and endorsed a specific faith. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Employees at the Department of Agric»»»

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»»»

Israel has carried out multiple strikes across Lebanon over the past 24 hours, fueling fears that the escalating violence could unravel a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. The expanded offensive in Lebanon since March 2 has killed 1,888 people and wounded 6,092 others, according t»»»

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 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»»»

In a welcome development for the Hindu community in the emirate, Shri Krishna Temple Dubai has announced the resumption of regular darshan services starting Saturday, April 11, 2026. The temple management committee confirmed that the reopening comes in line with official guidelines issued by the Co»»»

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»»»

In a carefully measured step toward normalcy, St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai has announced the reopening of its doors for limited liturgical services, offering a message of hope to its parish community while maintaining strict safety protocols. Church authorities confirmed that official permission»»»

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - Tunisia has become the first Arab and North African country to join the world’s largest space professional exchange programme, following the official selection of the Tunisian Space Association (TUNSA) as its national...»»»

1 of 2 | NASA's Orion spacecraft is pictured here from one of the cameras mounted on its solar array wings. The capsule is expected to return to Earth on Friday evening. Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- The Artemis II crew on Friday reached the last part of their mission to »»»

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 »»»

Consumer sentiment is the lowest on record. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Consumer sentiment has dropped to its lowest level on record thanks to price increases from the war with Iran, a survey released Friday indicates. The latest survey released Friday from th»»»

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»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Wilds (@visitthewilds) April 9 (UPI) -- An Ohio zoo announced the birth of a southern white rhino calf -- the second to be born at the facility in a matter of just a few weeks. The Wilds in Cumberland announced 12-year-old Kali, who was also born at »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - Participants in a panel discussion hosted on Friday by the Institute of Press and Information Sciences (IPSI) put forward several proposals aimed at strengthening the Press Council as an independent body responsible for...»»»

The Israeli military said Friday that airstrikes it carried out in Lebanon two days earlier killed more than 180 Hezbollah militants. "Following an initial intelligence assessment... it can be determined that the (Israeli army) eliminated more than 180 militants from ... Hezbollah ... The count is »»»

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 »»»

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - Tunisia is hosting, from April 13 to 29, and in cooperation with the U.S. Africa Command, part of the joint military exercise “African Lion 2026” for the ninth consecutive time.The exercise will bring together members of the...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - The need for an energy transition in Tunisia is emerging as a national priority. Faced with an energy deficit expected to account for around 65% of national demand by 2025, Tunisia must reduce this dependence by tapping into...»»»

Athens subway trains will end their run earlier on Good Friday and Saturday, Athens Urban Rail Transport has announced. Usually trains run later on Fridays and on a 24-hour basis on Saturdays, but not this weekend because of the Easter holiday. Thus, on Good Friday, the last Line 2 and Line 3 train»»»

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 »»»

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - French start-up Monomeris is exploring ways to set up an advanced chemical plastics recycling plant in Bizerte governorate, with the aim of positioning Tunisia as a regional industrial hub linked to African and European...»»»

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'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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

More than 100,000 Muslim worshippers performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem, the holy site's Islamic authority reported, after it reopened the previous day following a truce agreed between the United States and Iran. Jerusalem's Old City is home to major holy sites for all»»»

A bus carrying British tourists veered off a motorway and tumbled down an embankment on Spain's Atlantic island of La Gomera on Friday, killing one person and injuring 27, authorities said. Canary Islands emergency services announced on X the death of a male and that three of the injured were serio»»»

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»»»

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - The stock market closed Friday's session, April 10, 2026, on a nearly stable note.The reference index slipped 0.03% to 15,595.53 points, amid sustained trading volume of TND 12.3 million, according to analysis by broker...»»»