Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed US-Iran talks
President Donald Trump said the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Monday morning after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. This announcement fuelled fears of further disruption to global energy supplies and shipping routes. President Donald Trump on »»»
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»
Iran-linked hackers claim major cyberattack on Dubai government infrastructure
The Iran-linked hacker group Handala has claimed to have launched a large-scale cyberattack against three Dubai government organisations, alleging it destroyed six petabytes of data and extracted 149 terabytes of classified documents. »»»
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»
COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow
The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»
COMMENT: Iran and the US, where maximalism meets survival and peace cannot follow
The scene in Pakistan’s capital this weekend carried the weight of history. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, senior American and Iranian officials sat in the same city, and very nearly the same room, to negotiate an end to a war that has already consumed the calculus of several»»»
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»
Disinformation over Erdogan threat to invade Israel reportedly goes viral
Dailymotion on April 12 released a video explainer telling how disinformation over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatening to invade Israel had gone viral. It reported: “A viral video is spreading panic online, »»»
Iran-linked hackers claim major cyberattack on Dubai government infrastructure
The Iran-linked hacker group Handala has claimed to have launched a large-scale cyberattack against three Dubai government organisations, alleging it destroyed six petabytes of data and extracted 149 terabytes of classified documents. »»»
Peruvians head to the polls amid political chaos and rising crime
Peruvians head to the polls on Sunday in a crowded and unpredictable presidential election, with crime-weary voters set to choose their ninth leader in a decade, in a context of deep frustration over corruption and rising violence. Peru votes on Sunday to elect its ninth president in a decade, with»»»
US and Iran fail to reach a deal after peace talks in Islamabad
The United States and Iran ended peace talks on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt as both sides blamed each other for the breakdown and signaled little progress on core disputes. The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks on Sunday»»»
Leo XIV to make history with first-ever papal visit to Algeria
No pope has ever set foot in Algeria. That changes on Monday, when Pope Leo XIV opens an African tour with a two-day visit to the Muslim-majority country. The Vatican frames it as a milestone for interfaith dialogue. Algiers, increasingly isolated on the world stage, has its own reasons to welcome »»»
More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action rally in London
Police in London arrested more than 500 people at a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Saturday, as activists gathered in Trafalgar Square to show support for the banned group Palestine Action, in a mass protest that has intensified a debate over civil liberties and the right to dissent. Police in Lo»»»
Orban's 16-year grip on power under threat from Magyar
Hungarians began voting on Sunday in closely watched parliamentary elections that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year stint in power as a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side. Orban, 62, who is seeking a fifth straight term, has transformed his country into a model of ill»»»
Orban and Magyar face off in historic vote
Hungarians are heading to the polls for a pivotal election in the country. Orban, 62, who is seeking a fifth straight term, has transformed his country into a model of illiberal democracy, following Trump in casting migration and "woke" values as a "civilisational" threat.Former government insider »»»
Hungary ousts Orbán after 16 years as pro-EU challenger wins shock election
Hungarian voters delivered a shock election result on Sunday, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and handing victory to pro-European challenger Péter Magyar, in a vote set to reshape Hungary’s ties with the EU and reverberate across global far-right movements. Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long»»»
Spotlight - 'Undeterred’: Hungarian investigative journalist faces threats and espionage accusations from Orbán
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Szabolcs Panyi, VSquare’s Budapest-based lead investigative editor in charge of Central European investigations and investigative journalist at Direkt36. His reporting into alleged ties between Hungary’s political leadership and Russian state actors triggered an unpr»»»
PM Salam calls for learning from past mistakes as Lebanon marks the anniversary of the outbreak of the 75-90 civil war – Ya Libnan
Share: On the eve of the anniversary of the outbreak of the Civil War on April 13, 1975, how dire is our need today to learn from our past—not to conjure it up for the purposes of intimidation and fear-mongering, nor to turn it into a weapon to wield against one another. in that war—which wrought i»»»
US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday: military
The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The announcement came despite a ceasefire agreed on Wednesday aimed at pausing th»»»
Lebanon PM says 'working' to get Israeli troop withdrawal
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight there was far from over. Red Cross vehicles hitThe Lebanese Red Cross said in a statement that one of its paramedic»»»
Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026: Qatar athletes to participate in 7 disciplines
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 spor»»»
Shura speaker meets ambassadors of Senegal and Sudan, stresses Qatar’s rejection of Iranian attacks
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Sunday met separately with Ambassador of the Republic of The Sudan to the State of Qatar, HE Badr Al Din Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed and Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar, HE Cheikh Tidiane Sall. During »»»
At least 30 dead, dozens injured in stampede at tourist site in Haiti - UPI.com
During a celebration of the Citadelle Laferriere in Haiti, one of the nation's most historic sites, a stampede near the entrance of the landmark resulted in the deaths of 30 people and dozens more being injured. Screenshot courtesy Citadelle Laferriere/Instagram April 12 (UPI) -- A stampede at a hi»»»
A nation at the crossroads: Why the Hungarian election is so dramatic
Viktor Orban will most likely win the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary on April 12; however, for the ruling party, this will be an extremely difficult and hard-fought victory. The issue is not the loss of charisma by the bright and skillful long-standing leader of Fidesz, nor even the 25»»»
Who is Péter Magyar – the ex-regime insider who crushed Orbán?
Just over two years ago, he was an unknown figure in Hungarian public life. Out of nothing, he built the largest opposition party, which, after 16 years, defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, long considered unbeatable.Magyar had always aspired to wield significant influence, but it took a long time befo»»»
QNB Group maintains strong strategic momentum in Q1 2026
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, today issued its Q1 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting continued execution across capital markets development, digital ecosystem expansion, international operations, and sustainability integration. Thes»»»
Sahar Nasr, the American educated Egyptian woman steering the Egyptian investment drive
It was one of the first lectures of my American professor at the American University in Cairo when he said: “I am here, teaching you because I failed to be a media professional, as no media professional would choose to teach rather than being out there in the field.” Since then my professor imprint»»»
Lebanon War Toll Rises to 2,055 Dead as Israel Pounds Country's South
Lebanese official media reported extensive Israeli strikes across the country's south on Sunday as the health ministry said at least five people were killed and the war's overall toll rose to 2,055 dead. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli attacks on around 30 locations in the»»»
Cuba's President Warns US Against Attacking Island or Trying to Depose Him
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the US has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. Speaking in an interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press program, the president said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security. But sho»»»
Napoli draw at Parma gives Inter chance to put one hand on Serie A title
Parma, Italy: Napoli's Serie A title defence suffered a blow with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Parma which gave league leaders Inter Milan the chance to move nine points clear. Napoli's Scottish midfielder #8 Scott McTominay reacts at the end of the Italian Serie A football match between Parma and Napoli a»»»
Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1
Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival. Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year afte»»»
Syrian-Jordanian Joint Statement outlines roadmap for Amman meeting outcomes
Amman, Apr. 12 (SANA) Syria and Jordan affirmed on Sunday their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing a comprehensive strategic partnership, following the second session of the Higher Coordination Council held in the Jordanian capital. The session was co-chaired by Minister of»»»
Turnout in Hungarian Parliamentary Polls Up to Record 74% - Election Office
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary's National Election Office reported a record high turnout of 74.23% in the parliamentary polls on Sunday. As of 5 p.m. local time (15:00 GMT), the turnout has passed 5.5 million. It stood at 62.92% at this time during the 2022 elections. All 199 seats are at stake in the »»»
Arab Parliament says execution law for Palestinian prisoners threatens global justice system
Cairo: The Arab Parliament announced on Sunday that it launched a broad international campaign across parliamentary, human rights, and international levels to confront the so-called execution law for Palestinian prisoners approved by Israel's Knesset. In a statement, the Arab Parliament stressed th»»»
Israeli occupation forces arrest 2 Palestinian women from Al Aqsa courtyards
Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces arrested two Palestinian women on Sunday from the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. The Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) said that the occupation forces stopped the two women while they were in the courtyards of the mosqu»»»
What Effect do Painkillers Have on Blood Pressure?
People with high blood pressure should exercise caution when using over-the-counter painkillers. No medication is entirely risk-free. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Patients with hypertension are advised to av»»»
Hearing Aids Can Seem Like a Big Step. This NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Doesn't Regret Taking It
Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn't hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her entrances because the music sounded too soft. Without telling anyone, she finally made an appointment to get her hearing checked. Mearns learned that she had hearing lo»»»
World urges respect for Iran-US truce, Putin says willing to mediate
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and world leaders quickly urged both sides to pursue the diplomatic route to peace. U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks -- the highest»»»
Hezbollah denies link to cell accused of planning Damascus attack
Hezbollah denied on Sunday any link to a cell accused by Syrian authorities of planning an attack on a religious figure in Damascus, saying it conducts no activity in the country. Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that security forces had arrested a woman attempting to plant an explosive devi»»»
Iran Wants Total End to War, Not Temporary Ceasefire Allowing US and Israel to Regroup: Prof
The US and Israel are facing “severe political and military problems” and looking for a “pause” in hostilities “to reload and regather, refocus and try again” against Iran. That’s not what Tehran is after, says Daffodil University journalism professor Greg Simons. The June 2025 war and the current »»»
[Interview] Hungarian journalist on life in Orbán’s media: ‘The moment they told me what I couldn’t ask, I knew it wouldn’t last’
Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»
Israeli Strike Kills Infant Girl in South Lebanon during Father's Funeral
Wrapped in bloodied bandages, Aline Saeed, seven, barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her father as hopes of a truce spread across the region, but a new strike killed her infant sister and other relatives. The strike on the Saeed family h»»»
Ben Gvir, Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning with a group of settlers, under the protection of Israeli police. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that “during the incursion, settlers performed Talmudic prayers in the courtyards of»»»
US mine-clearing operation in Strait of Hormuz: How it works and why it matters
Dubai: The United States has begun a high-stakes operation to clear suspected Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships, underwater drones and specialised helicopters to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers — the USS Frank »»»
Qatar announces 34-athletes delegation for Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Abdulla A»»»
Foreign trade: deficit narrows in Q1 of 2026 (INS) [update]
Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - The trade deficit shrank to TND 5,232.7 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, against TND 5,049.5 million, during the same periode last year, the National Institute of Statistics (French: INS) said on Sunday. This...»»»
Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues
Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked. The 34-year-old will take over for the remainder of the season. "I am delighted th»»»