Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
OPINION: Hungarian vote puts EU unity on the line
After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing his most serious electoral challenge yet from opposition leader Péter Magyar. A new report by the Clingendael Institute frames the vote as “make-or-break” for EU-Hungary relations, warning that Brussels is “holding its breath”»»»
Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan
On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites
WASHINGTON, United States — Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Friday, 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 an»»»
ADB predicts slowing Asia growth as MidEast war takes toll
MANILA — The Middle East war is expected to drag on Asia's economies over this year and next, the Asian Development Bank warned recenetly, as it predicted growth to slow to 5.1 per cent across the world's most populous region.That prediction could prove optimistic, however, if new evidence suggesti»»»
Aqaba Ports completes crane upgrades to raise operational efficiency
AMMAN — Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management Director-General Mahmoud Khleifat announced the completion of a project to upgrade and overhaul two mobile cranes, in cooperation with the German manufacturer Konecranes Retrofit, at a cost of JD600,000.In a statement issued on Saturday, Khle»»»
US will unfreeze Iranian funds as talks begin in Pakistan
Washington has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign jurisdictions, a move seen as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal between the US and the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a senior Iranian source. Negotiators from both countries have»»»
First lunar flyby in over 50 years hailed as perfect mission
NASA celebrated late Friday as four astronauts splashed down safely off the California coast, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for the US space agency’s ambitions to return humans to the moon. France 24 correspondent Wassim Cornet was in Di»»»
Artemis II crew splashes down safely
The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years. Mission commander Reid Wiseman reported that the crew members, himself alo»»»
Israel refuses ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon are due to hold talks in Washington on Tuesday, though a ceasefire remains a distant prospect. Israel says it will not discuss any halt to the fighting with Hezbollah, which it considers the main obstacle to peace.The meeting will mark the first formal contact between the two cou»»»
Iran, US top officials meet face-to-face
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us more.»»»
Beirut airport remains operational despite Israeli bombings
Despite Israeli airstrikes in the area, Beirut airport remains operational. Kept open through close coordination and international guarantees, it is operating at reduced capacity. Smoke from an Israeli strike still lingered in the air as a plane from Lebanon's national carrier took off from Beirut »»»
France's public prosecutor drops drugs probe into far-left MEP
The Paris Public Prosecutor's office said on Thursday it has stopped investigating French far-left member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, over illegal drug possession. Police last week found Hassan in possession of cannabidiol, or CBD, and a substance that »»»
The Observers - Orban's opponents targeted by AI-driven disinformation ahead of Hungary's elections
The campaign for Hungary’s April 12 elections has been marred by disinformation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party, Fidesz, has deployed a series of outrageous AI-generated videos to target his main rival Peter Magyar and his Tisza party, while a vast campaign orchestrated by fake accounts has em»»»
Moscow, Kyiv report violations of 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce
A 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter between Ukraine and Russia, announced by the Kremlin and accepted by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, began on Saturday afternoon. Governors of two Russian border regions reported Ukrainian drone attacks after the truce, and the Ukrainian military»»»
An Orban loss in Hungary’s election could be the turning point Putin fears
Hungary's legislative elections on Sunday are being closely watched in Moscow. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long been Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest ally within the European Union, and a victory for the opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar could undermine the Kremlin's influenc»»»
Russia and Ukraine exchange 175 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war and seven civilians each on Saturday, in a rare moment of cooperation facilitated by the UAE. Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to sta»»»
BBC producer Dylan Dawes guilty of downloading 6000 child abuse images
A UK jury has found former BBC producer Dylan Dawes guilty of downloading more than 6,000 child porn images. The verdict was delivered at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday, following a four-day trial. Dawes, who started working for the British public broadcaster in 2001, had pleaded not guilty to the t»»»
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»
US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance says 21-hour talks end without deal - key takeaways
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations between the United States and Iran ended after 21 hours in Islamabad without reaching an agreement, following Tehran’s refusal to accept Washington’s terms on nuclear restrictions. He said the US was seeking an “affirmative commitment” that Iran would no»»»
Rain continues: Which UAE areas will see showers this weekend?
Dubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday, as unsettled conditions driven by a surface low-pressure system bring clouds, cooler temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather is forecast to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with c»»»
Velayati is wrong: Hezbollah is not Lebanon’s shield—It is its Burden – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran’s Supreme leader adviser lectures Beirut on “resistance,” while Lebanon pays the price of a war that was never its own Former Iranian Foreign Minister and Supreme Leader advisor Ali Akbar Velayati recently warned Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam that ignoring Hezbollah’s “indispensa»»»
Iran and US negotiators reportedly meet for direct talks in Pakistan as Trump warns there is ‘no back-up plan’
High-level talks involving the Iranian, US and Pakistani delegations in Islamabad have stretched into a second day, as President Donald Trump warned that China would face “big problems” if it sent weapons to Iran. Tehran said the Pakistan-mediated talks with the US ended after 14 hours on Saturday,»»»
A longevity medicine approach to ‘war anxiety’
Peace rarely means healing begins right away. About 22 percent of those exposed to warfare within 10 years face struggles such as sadness, worry, or trauma aftermath, according to data from global health records. From a longevity medicine perspective, chronic stress and anxiety are critical risk fa»»»
Judge strikes down 158-year-old ban on home distilling of spirits - UPI.com
The federal judge upheld a ruling that a Reconstruction-era federal ban on home distilling of alcoholic spirits because they could be difficult to tax is unconstitutional. File Photo by BIllie Jean Shaw/UPI April 11 (UPI) -- A federal judge upheld a previous ruling that that a Reconstruction-era fe»»»
Beirut airport remains open and operational despite Israeli bombing – Ya Libnan
Share: Beirut airport remains operational despite Israeli bombings A Middle East Airlines plane on the tarmac at Beirut Airport on April 10, 2026. © Anwar Amro, AFP Despite Israeli airstrikes in the area, Beirut airport remains operational. Kept open through close coordination and international gua»»»
Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026Year of Culture marks 100 days
Tribune News Network Doha In just over three months, the Years of Culture’s (YoC) partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding and human connection. Mohammed Al Kuw»»»
From loss to legacy: Filipina entrepreneur in Qatar turns setback into purpose
Darlene Regis She lost everything — but refused to lose herself. Today, Ruth Astley stands as a testament to resilience, proving that even the lowest in life can become the foundation for something greater. A Filipina entrepreneur based in Qatar, Astley transformed a painful financial setback into »»»
Tale of Two Cities: Abdulrahman’s journeyof four decades from Doha to Jerusalem
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Just before the sun reaches its peak above Doha’s skyline, when daylight shimmers across glass towers and a faint breeze moves through the alleys, Abu Abdulrahman settles into his usual seat at the edge of a café in Souq Waqif. He sits quietly, like a man guarding a fading er»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Liberation Triangle with a rocket barrage: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Britain pauses Chagos Islands transfer over Trump opposition - UPI.com
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is pictured in 2025 as it takes off on a combat mission from Diego Garcia, which is located in the Chagos Islands and is considered British Indian Ocean Territory. Britain has abandoned a deal to return the islands to Mauritius after the United States with»»»
Qatar Charity, Yemen Humanitarian Fund join hands to implement $180,000 project
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to implement an urgent humanitarian project in Abs District in north-western Yemen. The project aims t»»»
Man arrested after Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Altman’s home and HQ threat
The home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was struck with a Molotov cocktail on Friday, San Francisco police said in a statement later confirmed by Altman. The individual was later arrested after appearing at the company’s headquarters and allegedly threatening to burn it down. The incidents unfolded withi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank on Al-Awida hill in the border town of Al-Adaisseh with a loitering glider and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Man attacks 3 with machete, killed by police in Grand Central Station - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Blood and a machete lie on the platform after a man was shot by New York Police Department officers inside Grand Central Station in New York City Saturday. Three victims were hospitalized in stable condition with knife wounds and the suspect is dead, according to police. Photo by Olga Fedo»»»
RT’s Steve Sweeney recounts missile strike in Lebanon as Tucker Carlson calls attack deliberate
American journalist Tucker Carlson has said an Israeli strike targeting RT correspondent Steve Sweeney in Lebanon was an “attempted assassination,” as he spoke with the reporter about the attack and his work in conflict zones. Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured last month when an Is»»»
Xi Jinping stresses peaceful relations in talks with Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader amid tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), on Friday and stressed that no global changes would stop “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” including its people across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan became a de facto self-governed terr»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters will target the Kiryat Shmona barracks with a swarm of attack drones: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: While Netanyahu was telling Zionists about war achievements, Hezbollah was firing combat drones at ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Al-Metula site with a rocket barrage: statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Channel 12: Border settlements were ordered to raise alert due to expected escalation by Hezbollah in coming 48 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Appeals panel: Ballroom construction can continue for now - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump shows a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October. An appeals court ruled Saturday that construction can continue on the ballroom. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- A panel of judges said Saturday it will»»»
Lebanese government rejection of ceasefire helped Israeli enemy to commit Wednesday’s massacres: Hezbollah lawmaker Hussein Al-Hajj Hasan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Dh30m UAE Lottery: Numbers out for latest draw – did you get lucky?
Dubai: In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw on Saturday, several participants have claimed cash rewards. In Draw No. 260411, the winning numbers from the Days section were 26, 13, 18, 6, 4, and 11, while the Months section winning number was 11. Moreover, three residents have each recei»»»
Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins
Kyiv: A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Yir’on with a rocket barrage: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Authorities impound more than 200 luxury cars
Greek authorities have impounded 229 luxury cars in a nationwide crackdown for alleged tax, regulatory and customs violations, the independent AADE tax authority said Saturday. An AADE statement said the vehicles included Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches, estimated to be worth more tha»»»
Israel Says Hit Over 200 Hezbollah Targets in Last 24 Hours as Death Toll Passes 2,000
The Israeli military said Saturday it had struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon within the last 24 hours, among them rocket launchers. "In the last 24 hours, the army struck more than 200 Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon. The Israeli air force continues to strike Hezbollah infrastruc»»»
Arab and international firms eye expansion in Syrian market at Agro Syria exhibition
Damascus, April 11 (SANA) – Arab and international companies participating in the 4th Syria International Exhibition for Agricultural Mechanization, Livestock and Agricultural Production Supplies (Agro Syria) expressed interest in expanding their presence in Syria, viewing it as a promising investm»»»