'Not a One-Strike Operation': Why Iran's Power Grid Would Likely Survive US Air Blitzkrieg
Trump's threat to bomb Iran "like never before" would likely fail not just because of Iran's military defenses, but due to the resilience of its power grid, according to a former Pakistani Air Force colonel. "Targeting a nation's power grid is not a one-strike operation," Sultan M. Hali told Sputni»»»
Anger, sorrow at funeral of Lebanese Forces official killed by Israeli strike
At a church in the mountains outside Beirut, Raymonda Mouawad raged as she buried her brother, killed by an Israeli strike in a war against Hezbollah that he had nothing to do with. "We shouldn't be forced to bear the guilt of others' mistakes," she said, her voice filled with anger and sorrow. "We»»»
UN probe finds Israeli fire, Hezbollah IED killed peacekeepers in Lebanon
Three U.N peacekeepers who died in two separate incidents in Lebanon in March were likely killed by Israeli tank fire in one case and by a Hezbollah improvised explosive device (IED) in the other, according to a United Nations probe. "We have requested with the relevant parties that the cases be in»»»
Qatar supports mediation, prepared for all contingencies: Advisor to Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari reaffirmed that the State of Qatar’s position regarding mediation has not changed, noting its full support for the ongoing mediation efforts led by the Islamic Republic»»»
Israel urges all vessels to evacuate south Lebanon maritime area up to Tyre
The Israeli military on Tuesday urged all vessels in the maritime zone off the coast of southern Lebanon to immediately head north of the city of Tyre, warning that it would operate in the area. "Hezbollah's activities expose naval vessels in the maritime area between Tyre and Ras al-Naqoura to dan»»»
Report: Iran talks show glimmer of progress as Trump deadline looms
Progress has been made in the past 24 hours in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, though reaching a ceasefire deal by U.S. President Donald Trump's 8pm ET deadline still looks like a long shot, a U.S. official, an Israeli official and two other sources with knowledge of the talks told U.S.»»»
We will not let others decide our fate, PM tells Hungarian-American Friendship Day rally
At the Hungarian-American Friendship Day rally at the MTK Stadium, joined by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and, briefly by phone, President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán cast the coming vote as a historic choice between national sovereignty and submission to foreign pressure. Opening his»»»
US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms
According to Al Jazeera, the White House has denied that it has any plans to use nuclear weapons against Iran as a deadline imposed by President Donald Trump for Tehran to make a deal or face a massive onslaught looms. The denial from Washington came on Tuesday, as the president employed apocalypti»»»
American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Has Been Released, Says Iraqi Official
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week, has been released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday. Kittleson was freed in the afternoon, said the official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anon»»»
Anger, Sorrow at Funeral of Lebanese Forces Official Killed by Israel
At a church in the mountains outside Beirut, Raymonda Mouawad raged as she buried her brother, killed by an Israeli strike in a war against Hezbollah that he had nothing to do with. "We shouldn't be forced to bear the guilt of others' mistakes," she said, her voice filled with anger and sorrow. "We»»»
Kuwaiti Defense Ministry intercepts 17 drones in past 24 Hours
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that its armed forces detected and intercepted 17 hostile drones in the past 24 hours, with no casualties or material damage reported. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, the ministry's official spokesperson, stated during a media briefing on current dev»»»
Voters in Wisconsin, Georgia head to polls in key races - UPI.com
The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is seen in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on Jan. 6, 2026. Greene's resignation from Congress became effective the night before. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Wisconsin and Georgia are fac»»»
Nebenzia After Failed UNSC Resolution: Russia Condemns US-Israeli Aggression on Iran
UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - Russia condemns the ongoing joint US-Israeli military aggression on Iran, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Tuesday following the failure of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. "The Russian Federation voted a»»»
Russia and China Veto Watered-Down UN Resolution Aimed at Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries would abstain. The vote — 11-2, with two abstentions from Pakistan and Colombia— took place just hours before an 8 p.m. East»»»
Gunmen Attack Police Near Building Housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were wounded and captured. Two police officers sustained slight injuries, Istanbul Gov. D»»»
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israeli minister's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia strongly has condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by an Israeli minister under security protection, reaffirming its categorical rejection of ongoing Israeli violations of international law and the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, as well as the provocation of Mu»»»
Israel Army Chief Vows to ‘Intensify Damage Inflicted on Regime’ in Iran
Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said on Tuesday that the joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran was "approaching a strategic crossroads" and vowed to "intensify the damage inflicted on the regime". "We are approaching a strategic crossroads in the joint campaign against Iran. »»»
Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah Says It Will Release American Journalist Shelly Kittleson
The Iran-backed Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement on Tuesday that it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week. The group said its decision came “in appreciation of the patriotic stances of the outgoing prime minister," Moham»»»
Deliberate Attacks on Civilian Targets ‘A War Crime’, Says UN
The UN rights chief decried Tuesday the "incendiary rhetoric" in the Middle East war, warning that deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure was "a war crime". "Under international law, deliberately attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure is a war crime," UN high commissio»»»
Israel Urges All Vessels to Evacuate South Lebanon Maritime Area up to Tyre
The Israeli military on Tuesday urged all vessels in the maritime zone off the coast of southern Lebanon to immediately head north of the city of Tyre, warning that it would operate in the area. "Hezbollah's activities expose naval vessels in the maritime area between Tyre and Ras al-Naqoura to dan»»»
Reports: U.S. military strikes Iran's Kharg Island - UPI.com
A handout satellite image made available by Copernicus, the European Union's Earth Observation Program, shows Kharg island, Iran, on March 7. U.S. military officials said the United States conducted airstrikes on the site Tuesday morning. Photo courtesy Copernicus April 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. military»»»
German ‘militaristic frenzy’ could end in tragedy – Russian Foreign Ministry
Germany’s continued military buildup could lead to another tragedy on a global scale, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned. Last week, German media reported that male citizens who remain abroad for more than three months without prior approval could face penalties in line»»»
French Nationals Freed from Detention in Iran, Returning to France, Macron Says
French nationals Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are "free and on their way to France after three and a half years of detention in Iran", President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday in a post on X, adding that Oman had mediated their release. The couple had been held by Iran since 2022 on charges of»»»
White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran
The White House denied Tuesday that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a U.S. nuclear strike against the Islamic republic. After Vance said U.S. forces have tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce a dramatic ultimatum f»»»
Colombia's Petro calls El Salvador prisons 'concentration camps' - UPI.com
A member of the Order Maintenance Unit, a specialized force of the National Civil Police, guards inmates at the Terrorism Confinement Center, of Cecot, maximum-security prison in San Salvador, El Salvador, in January. File photo by Rodrigo Sura/EEPA April 7 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petr»»»
Afghanistan Says Peace Talks Held in China to End Fighting with Pakistan Have Been Constructive
Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday peace talks held in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt cross-border fighting between the two neighbors have been constructive. The talks began last week in the western Chinese city of Urumqi following an invitation by China, in an effort to st»»»
Why Iran is becoming Trump’s ‘forever war’
More than a month into the war with Iran, Washington is confronting the strategic nightmare it tried to avoid. What began as a campaign that many in the US and Israel appear to have imagined as short, punishing, and politically manageable has instead become prolonged, expensive, globally destabiliz»»»
Appeals court allows Iowa’s LGBTQ books ban to take effect - UPI.com
A banned books display is seen at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California on Sept. 22, 2022. A 2023 Iowa law banning LGBTQ books and topics from being discussed in public schools is taking effect after an appeals court lifted an injunction against it on Tuesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | Li»»»
‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ Says Trump as Iran Defies Looming Deadline
US President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening, Washington time. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. in Washington - 3:30 a.m. in Tehran - to end its blockade of Gulf o»»»
Justice Minister Yankulov: Acting Sofia City Prosecutor Should Be Fired over "Close Contact" with Notorious Power Broker
Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has submitted a request to the Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber for the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Emilia Rusinova and her dismissal as acting Sofia City prosecutor, Yankulov told a media briefing on Tuesday. The request is reas»»»
Court in Bishkek sentences defendants in child trafficking and abuse case - | 24.KG
A court in Bishkek handed down a verdict in a criminal case on child trafficking and abusive acts against minors. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the SCNS, in September 2024, as part of the investigation, a citizen of Kazakhstan identif»»»
Brussels court clears Kyrgyz bank as sanctions evasion allegations collapse - | 24.KG
Allegations linking a Kyrgyz bank to questionable operations have not been substantiated in court, presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov said. According to him, the French-speaking Business Court of Brussels ruled in favor of Bakai Bank in its case against the non-governmental organization Op»»»
Egyptian stocks recover from Monday slump before late profit-taking resumes
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed the 29 March–2 April 2026 trading week with a mixed but volatile performance, as a steep foreign-led sell-off at the start of the period was followed by a strong mid-week rebound before profit-taking resumed on Thursday. By the close on 2 April, the benchmark EGX»»»
Tourists find kilo of cocaine on Peloponnese beach
Tourists walking an a beach near Vartholomio in the western Peloponnese have found and handed over to authorities a kilogram of cocaine, state ERT television reported Monday. ERT said the drugs were discovered on Sunday afternoon and sent for testing to a state laboratory. Police with sniffer dogs »»»
India court sentences nine police to death for Covid custody killings
New Delhi: An Indian court has sentenced nine policemen to death for the torture and killing of a father and son in 2020 who were detained for allegedly breaching Covid lockdown rules. The additional district judge in Madurai, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, found the officers guilty in the cu»»»
Operation Eaten Straw: Hezbollah Intensifies Precision Strikes on Israeli Settlements, Armored Vehicles
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon launched on Tuesday a meticulously coordinated wave of strikes across the occupied territories under the codename “Operation Eaten Straw,” demonstrating unprecedented precision and operational intensity. The attacks targeted Israeli military and strategic s»»»
Instead of Giving Answers, Rumen Radev Issues Threats About Election Integrity, Say Yes, Bulgaria Leaders
Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, the co-chairs of Yes, Bulgaria, part of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria coalition, have rejected Rumen Radev's claims that the caretaker government is illegitimate and that its request for European Commission support against hybrid threats during »»»
Environment Regulator Launches New Penalty Procedure against Bobov Dol TPP for Air Pollution
Responding to alerts about ambient air pollution, experts of the Sofia Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water carried out a non-routine inspection of the Bobov Dol Thermoelectric Power Plant on Monday, the Ministry of Environment and Water said on Tuesday. The inspectors found diffuse emiss»»»
Look: Artemis II crew captures stunning views from the Moon’s far side
Dubai: NASA’s Artemis II mission has delivered a historic moment as astronauts journeyed around the far side of the Moon, offering a rare and breathtaking perspective of Earth’s closest celestial neighbor. The crewed spacecraft, launched from Kennedy Space Center, carried three American astronauts »»»
Taiwan opposition leader heads to China to build cross-strait ‘peace’
The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), is traveling to mainland China, marking the first such visit since 2016. Known as a vocal opponent of the island’s possible independence, Cheng Li-wun was invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping for what she has described as a peac»»»
Suspect killed, 2 detained after gunmen, police trade fire in Istanbul - UPI.com
Turkish police and security forces at the scene of a shoot out Tuesday in which one gunman was killed and two others were "neutralized" near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Photo by Stringer/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- One man was killed and two others were "neutralized" on Tuesday after gunmen exchang»»»
Parliament Speaker pays tribute to April 9, 1938 martyrs
TUNIS, April 7 (TAP) – Tunisia is commemorating, this week, the 88th anniversary of the Martyrs’ Day, a defining moment in its national history commemorating the April 9, 1938 protests against the French protectorate.During a plenary session at...»»»
JD Vance says US has 'tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use' on Iran
Budapest: US Vice President JD Vance warned Tuesday the US has "tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use" against Iran, adding he was "hopeful" negotiations would avoid them being deployed. "The United States States has largely accomplished its military objectives," Vance told rep»»»
Trump's election order, SAVE Act, rely on 'flawed' system - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump is pursuing a proof of citizenship requirement for voting in federal elections, both with an executive order and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act that is being mulled by U.S. Congress. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Preside»»»
Pakistani expats rally behind UAE, offer volunteer support
Dubai: Pakistani expatriates across the United Arab Emirates have pledged unwavering support to the country’s leadership, offering to volunteer their services and stand ready in any capacity as regional tensions persist. At a solidarity gathering held in Dubai under the “One Nation, One Family” cam»»»
Dubai's Al Mamzar Corniche with first women-only beach, night swimming nears completion
Dubai: Dubai is putting the finishing touches on what will be one of its most distinctive coastal destinations: the Al Mamzar Corniche development, which will introduce the city's first public beach dedicated exclusively to women, complete with facilities for night swimming. The project hit 88% com»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
UK hosts allied military planners at Northwood as Trump's Iran deadline looms
Britain's Military Joint Headquarters at Northwood will host military planners from allied nations on April 8 to discuss long-term options for securing the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway approaches, the Press Association reported. »»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»
Iranian crude trades at a premium to Brent after US waives sanctions
Iranian Light crude is trading at a $1 premium to the benchmark Brent price since the US waived a sanctions-ban on buying Iran crude already at sea to ease prices on the international market. The increase in price rising a»»»