Leftist gains in race to presidential runoff in Peru; count continues - UPI.com
Roberto Sanchez, presidential candidate for the Juntos por el Peru party, speaks during a press conference in Lima, Peru, on Monday. Sanchez has moved into second place in the voting, which continues and will lead to a runoff June 7. Photo by John Reyes Mejia/EPA April 15 (UPI) -- Leftist candidate»»»
Maine passes ban on new data centers for 1.5 years, adds study options - UPI.com
Maine Gov. Janet Mills could sign a law that would put a moratorium on new, large data centers in the state for 1.5 years. File Photo by CJ Gunther April 15 (UPI) -- Maine became the first state to pass a ban on new, large data centers on Tuesday. The bill passed both state houses and now must be s»»»
Kerala expats in UAE celebrate Vishu in peace, thankful for safety amid regional uncertainties
Dubai: Amid an uncertain geopolitical climate, expats from Kerala in the UAE on Wednesday marked Vishu, the traditional Hindu New Year of the south Indian state, with rituals, ethnic wear and the elaborate vegetarian feast known as sadhya, expressing gratitude for the safety and stability they cont»»»
Toll from Türkiye School Shooting Rises to Nine
The toll from Türkiye's second school shooting in as many days now stands at nine people dead, the interior minister said on Wednesday. "We regret to report nine deaths (...) and 13 wounded. Six of them are currently in intensive care, three of whom are in critical condition," Mustafa Ciftci said i»»»
Between 00:25 and 15:20 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the city of Bint Jbeil with ten volleys of rocket fire: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Djuric meets with Belgium's Prevot
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Belgian Deputy PM and FM Maxime Prevot in Belgrade on Wednesday, noting that the volume of Serbia-Belgium bilateral trade had totalled around 1.5 bln euros last year and that there was readiness for further advancement of economic cooperation. "The head o»»»
Orbán’s Patriots group try but fail to block rule-of-law crackdown in new EU budget
Viktor Orbán’s far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) bloc in the European Parliament opposed measures aimed at tackling rule-of-law breaches in the EU’s forthcoming long-term budget. “We cannot agree to the conditionality mechanism which is used for political purposes,” said Tomasz Buczek, a Polish P»»»
New 360km railway line to connect UAE, Jordan
Dubai: The UAE and Jordan have signed a $2.3 billion agreement to build a 360-kilometre railway linking Jordan’s mining hubs to the Port of Aqaba, targeting annual transport capacity of 16 million tonnes of phosphate and potash. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agre»»»
Sidra Medicine performs Qatar’s first pediatric sacral neuromodulation
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, has successfully performed a sacral neuromodulation implantation procedure on an eight-year-old child with spina bfida. The innovative procedure, a minimally invasive solution for children suffering from severe bladder dysfunction was done in collaboration with Dr. Tari»»»
How Ghalibaf emerged as Iran’s power broker in the post-Khamenei era
Dubai: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as the most visible power broker in Tehran, stepping into a central role in both the war effort and high-stakes diplomacy as the Islamic republic navigates a new phase following the US-Israel conflict. A pillar of the Iranian est»»»
Bain Capital sets up Abu Dhabi base for regional deals
Dubai: Bain Capital has opened an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its presence in the Middle East and strengthening access to regional investors and deal opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The office will support capital raising from regional i»»»
Getting the best out of distance learning
Distance learning has, in recent times, become an essential means of ensuring continuity in education. While it can never fully replicate the richness of face-to-face classroom experiences, it has demonstrated that meaningful learning can continue even in challenging circumstances when schools, stu»»»
Trump again threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't step down - UPI.com
Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference at the Federal Reserve on March 18. Trump has once again threatened to fire Powell. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerom»»»
Building on cooperation
Economic cooperation is an integral part of the discussions that President Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi is holding with his counterparts during his visit to Germany this week. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will meet his German counterpart Joachim Gauck in Berlin today, Wednesday, during his visit »»»
The Iran war is causing a fertilizer crisis for India's farm
Danish Pandit in HaryanaIndia's small farmers are facing fertilizer shortages tied to the war in Iran and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. What could delayed deliveries mean for farmers and their livelihoods? https://p.dw.com/p/5CEKXAdvertisementIndia’s small-scale farmers are facing a growing »»»
Hezbollah Escalates Politically and Militarily Over Lebanon-Israel Talks
Hezbollah is responding to direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, under US sponsorship, on two tracks: political and military. Politically, it is disavowing the talks and calling on the state to “reconsider its decision to negotiate with Israel,” describing the move as one that “will deepe»»»
At least 250 Rohingya, Bangladesh migrants missing after boat sinks - UPI.com
Hundreds of Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants and refugees were missing, feared dead, after their boat sank in the Andaman Sea as they attempted to reach Malaysia. Photo courtesy of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency/EPA-EFE April 15 (UPI) -- As many as 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants and »»»
Justice Department officials turned away in visit to the Fed - UPI.com
1 of 3 | U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro sent Justice Department prosecutors to the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday but they were turned away from entering to inspect renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro se»»»
Some 500 Guests a Month from Bulgaria and Abroad Seek Relaxation at Danube Hotel & Spa in Silistra
An average of about 500 guests per month stay at the Danube Hotel & Spa complex in Silistra. The guests are mainly Bulgarians, but there are also tourists from Romania, Moldova, Turkiye, Greece, and other European countries, the complex’s owner, Krum Krumov, told BTA. The spa and wellness centre at»»»
Why the Strait of Hormuz could push 45 million people into hunger
The United Arab Emirates has been elected to the Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for the 2026–2028 term, at a time of unprecedented global food security challenges and mounting risks linked to the near-total disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—developments that coul»»»
French police arrest man for selling fake sick notes online
Paris, France: French police arrested a man on suspicion of selling more than 44,000 fake doctor's notes online, and he could face up to 10 years in prison and a one-million-euro fine ($1.18 million), prosecutors said Wednesday. The man, who according to the daily Le Parisien is 25 years old, was a»»»
Madbouli outlines the new Egyptian government’s priorities
Egypt’s national security, improving citizen’s standards of living, economic development, developing and building the Egyptian citizen, and developing Egypt’s foreign policy. The government statement by the Prime Minister and Minister of Housing, Mustafa Madbouli, was presented to the House of Repr»»»
Sanad reports Dh7b revenue in 2025, backlog hits Dh38b
Dubai: Sanad reported Dh7 billion in revenue for 2025, marking a 41% increase year-on-year, driven by sustained global demand for aircraft engine maintenance and long-term contracts with airlines and manufacturers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Mubadala-owned aer»»»
New Israeli strikes hit Lebanon a day after Washington talks
TYRE, Lebanon: Israeli strikes rocked southern Lebanon overnight and into Wednesday, a day after a first round of historic talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington. Smoke rose over the coastal city of Tyre, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts. Though Israeli strikes i»»»
Trump vs Pope Leo: Who speaks for morality in war?
What began as a disagreement over the Iran war has escalated into a rare and highly public clash between the White House and the Vatican. US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance have repeatedly criticised Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of being “weak on crime” and overstepping into politi»»»
Pupil kills four wounds 20 in new Turkiye school shooting
Istanbul: A student aged about 13 opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday killing four people and wounding 20, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school, officials said. Kahramanmaras province governor Mukerrem Unluer said a teacher and thr»»»
Hezbollah’s Fadlallah: Who’s the Outlaw, Resistance Defending the Homeland or an Authority Offering Concessions? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pristina's arrests under pretext of alleged war crimes are aimed against Serbs - gov't office
BELGRADE - The Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija said on Wednesday the arrest of Dejan Pelevic, a Kosovo-Metohija Serb from Socanica, was another in a series of arrests of Serbs under the pretext of alleged war crimes and represented a planned crackdown by Pristina on Serbs in the provi»»»
Rompetrol fuel stations, served by a new retail IT system
Available at 500 Rompetrol stations, the new IT (Information Technology) system uses Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain-based technology, and Machine Learning to streamline internal processes. Through a major effort by the Rompetrol teams from the IT and operational segments, the new system was re»»»
World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays a Central Role in Stabilizing Energy Markets
At a time when waves of geopolitical tensions disrupt the stability of vital maritime corridors, fundamental questions are emerging about the ability of major economic ambitions in the Gulf to withstand the test of the Strait of Hormuz, which represents an indispensable “lifeline” for the global ec»»»
Chaired by Saudi Crown Prince, PIF Board of Directors Approves PIF 2026-2030 Strategy
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) Board of Directors, chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has approved PIF’s 2026-2030 strategy, a continuation of the fund’s long-term strategy that will focus on delivering competitive domestic ecosystems to »»»
Israeli gatherings in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Bayyada were targeted for the second time on Wednesday by Islamic Resistance fighters, this time using artillery shells: Hezbollah Military Media statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Prestigious 9 May military parades cancelled in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions
Amid growing fears that Ukraine’s long-range drones could strike deep into northern Russia, military authorities have decided to cancel one of the country’s most symbolic displays of military power: the 9 May Victory Day parade. There will be no traditional 9 May parade in Mirny, a closed military »»»
Centre for Analysis and Marketing: Three Million People to Vote in April 19 Elections, Five Parties Set to Enter Parliament
Around three million Bulgarians are expected to vote in the snap parliamentary elections on April 19, with five political formations set to cross the 4% electoral threshold and one hovering on it. Compared with the last election in October 2024, between 200,000 and 300,000 more people are likely to»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli military drone, identified as a Hermes 450 “Zik,” over the airspace of Qabrikha southern Lebanese town, using a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Military Media statement 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pupil kills four, wounds 20 in new Turkey school shooting
A student aged about 13 opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday killing four people and wounding 20, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school, officials said. Kahramanmaras province governor Mukerrem Unluer said a teacher and three student»»»
Ghost ships, spoofing tactics test US in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: Ships linked to Iran are increasingly adopting “ghost” tactics — going dark, spoofing identities and masking movements — in a bid to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a shift toward more cautious and covert operations at sea. Maritime intelligence experts say a »»»
Non-Communicable Diseases - Major Public Health Challenge for Bulgaria, Causing Economic and Social Damage
In Bulgaria, 52% of all premature deaths (i.e. deaths before the age of 75) are attributable to four non-communicable diseases (NCDs), shows a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published here on Wednesday. This includes 20% due to cancer, 28% due to cardiov»»»
US-Iran war ‘very close to being over’ – Donald Trump
The conflict between the US and Iran is close to being settled, President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days. The US president gave interviews to several outlets on Tuesday, where he detailed Washington’s»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting gatherings of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in th town of Al-Bayyada: Hezbollah Military Media statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gajic: People's Party interested in elections being called as soon as possible
BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after consultations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, People's Party leader Vladimir Gajic said on Wednesday his party was interested in early elections being called as soon as possible as the only democratic way out of the current social and political crisis»»»
Foreign media group slams Israel military over AI image of Manar reporter Shoeib
An international media association on Wednesday accused the Israeli military of discrediting a Lebanese journalist it killed last month by circulating an AI‑generated image of him in Hezbollah fatigues. Three Lebanese journalists, including Ali Shoeib -- a prominent correspondent for the Hezbollah-»»»
Tunisia, italy to organuise event focused on historic ties between Mahdia and Mazara Del Vallo
Tunis, April 15 (TAP)- Tunisia's consul in Palermo and the mayor of Mazara del Vallo agreed to organise next September a cultural event focused on the historic ties between the city of Mahdia and this coastal city. Officials from Tunisia and...»»»
Watch: Bioluminescent fireworms glow in the California water - UPI.com
April 13 (UPI) -- A California photographer captured rare video of bioluminescent fireworms putting on a glowing display in the Long Beach water. Patrick Coyne said he recorded the video at about 8 p.m. Thursday in the Colorado Lagoon. Experts said it was only the second time bioluminescent firewor»»»
Australian man becomes world's oldest grandfather - UPI.com
Charles Smith was named the world's oldest first-time grandfather by Guinness World Records. His granddaughter, Isla, was born when he was 91 years and 209 days old. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records April 14 (UPI) -- An Australian man was certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest fi»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in the city of Khiam with rocket barrages: Military Media statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Dubai Police train taxi drivers in ‘Year Without Accidents’ road safety drive
Dubai: Dubai Police have stepped up efforts to enhance road safety, delivering a targeted traffic awareness lecture to more than 80 taxi drivers as part of the “Year Without Accidents” campaign. Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic, said educating driver»»»
Ex-Defense Minister: Bulgaria's MiG-29s Not in Good Condition, F-16s Still Not Combat Ready
Former Defense Minister Prof. Todor Tagarev has commented on Bulgaria’s military aviation situation, noting concerns about the condition of the country’s current fighter fleet and the pace at which new aircraft are being integrated. In an interview with News.bg, Tagarev said it would be “very stran»»»
Dubai office prices hit Dh5,130 psf as prime deals surge 114%
Dubai: Office values across Dubai’s main business districts continued to rise in 2025, led by Downtown Dubai where average sales prices reached Dh5,130 per square foot, up 29% from Dh3,986 a year earlier, according to Knight Frank. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.High-»»»
Bulgarian PM: “Huge Amount of Counterfeit Euros” Planned for Election Interference
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has warned that authorities have received intelligence about a significant volume of counterfeit euros allegedly intended for use in vote-buying schemes ahead of the elections. At a briefing of the Coordination Council on election preparations, Gyurov said the In»»»