A planned rotation of US military personnel has begun at the Novo Selo training area as part of the Atlantic Resolve initiative, Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry said in a press release. The rotation of personnel from the US contingent carrying out missions under the Atlantic Resolve security initiative»»»

Singapore: Oil prices edged higher in early trading on Friday, supported by ongoing concerns over potential disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a recently announced two-week truce between the United States and Iran aimed at paving the way for a broader de-escalation. B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating nationwide efforts to expand green spaces, restore native vegetation, and promote environmental sustainability as part of a broader strategy to combat desertification and enhance the country’s ecosystem. Officials and environmental experts highlight that Qatar pos»»»

AMMAN — The Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, received on Thursday the Ambassador of Switzerland, Emilia Georgieva, and the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Sweden, Anton Krugström.During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen economic and investment relations between Jordan, S»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained in optimistic territory at 52.1 points in March, underscoring private sector resilience despite geopolitical challenges. The index fell from 60.7 in February but stayed above the neutral 50 threshold, reflecting continued confidence in stable econom»»»

Indonesia said Friday it had submitted a joint statement on peacekeeper security with dozens of allied nations to the United Nations after three of its blue helmets were killed in Lebanon. In the joint statement, the countries urged the UN Security Council to conduct a thorough investigation into t»»»

US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy “a whole civilisation” in Iran has reignited calls to invoke the 25th Amendment and drawn condemnation across the political spectrum. Yet despite a growing chorus of critics, from Democrats to former MAGA allies, the mechanism remains politically out of»»»

Argentina's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill backed by President Javier Milei to permit mining in glacier regions. Environmentalists and ​scientists have ‌warned that mining in in frozen parts of the Andes mountains would threaten water resources. The law takes effect»»»

US first lady Melania Trump gave an extraordinary statement from the White House on Thursday denying any ties to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump said the "lies" linking her to Epstein were "mean-spirited attempts" to defame her reputation. First lady Melania Tr»»»

Police in Caracas on Thursday launched tear gas at thousands of protesters marching towards the presidential palace to demand pay raises and pension increases. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced wage increases on May 1 without disclosing the amount, as many Venezuelans live on salarie»»»

Syria ‌is in the final stages of establishing a correspondent bank account with neighboring Türkiye's central bank and will also discuss a potential currency swap aimed at boosting trade, the Syrian central bank chief said. Türkiye has been the main backer of the Syrian government of President Ahme»»»

Thousands of Palestinians prayed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque at dawn Thursday, according to Jerusalem’s Islamic Waqf, the Jordanian religious authority that administers the compound. For the first time in 41 days, Muslim worshippers returned to Al-Aqsa, which had been shuttered since the start of the war»»»

Eduard Kubatov has been appointed Director of the State Agency for Tourism Development of Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding personnel decision was made by the country’s leadership. Eduard Kubatov is a renowned mountaineer, entrepreneur, and public figure in the Kyrgyz Republic. He is the President of t»»»

On April 13-14, the Asian Alysh Belt Wrestling Championship for Adults will be held at the Zhashtyk Arena in Bishkek. The championship is organized by the Directorate for National Sports jointly with the World Alysh Federation. Leading athletes from Asian countries will participate in the competiti»»»

As many as 33 countries will face extremely high water stress by 2040. A study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) says. The analysis, based on climate models and socio-economic scenarios, indicates that water scarcity will be driven by rising demand and limited resources. Experts say the main c»»»

Iranians are divided between relief, disappointment, fear and anger after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire and possible peace plan between the USA and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other. The FRANCE 24 Observers team talked to several Iranians inside Iran to capture their responses an»»»

A most confusing Wednesday it was. In the space of six minutes during the same press conference, the White House spokesperson first hailed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz then called on Iran to immediately reopen the planet’s most oil sensitive shipping lane. Five weeks of contradictory »»»

The ceasefire between the US and Iran has sidelined Israel and left its war goals largely unmet, leading Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics to lament a “strategic failure” that has damaged Israel’s standing in Washington. With his hands tied on Iran, the Israeli PM has agreed to peace talks with Lebanon »»»

Israel and Lebanon are set to hold talks in Washington next week as tensions escalate over continued fighting in Lebanon and concerns grow that the fragile US-Iran ceasefire could collapse. The meeting comes amid heavy strikes, rising casualties, and renewed disputes over the scope of the truce and»»»

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has reiterated the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ commitment to support market stability and emphasized the need for long-term investment in all energies to meet expected future demand growth. Al Ghais spoke on Thursday at the 16th High-Le»»»

Air raid alerts rang out across Israel early Friday, including in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv and in the southern coastal city of Ashdod following rocket fire from Lebanon. Continued fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah is testing a fragile truce reached between the United States an»»»

Djibouti’s longstanding leader Ismael Omar Guelleh is expected to win Friday’s presidential election, handing him a sixth consecutive term in a race against one weak opposition candidate. While critics dismiss the election as “token competition”, supporters say the 78-year-old incumbent has brought»»»

Two men and two women died on Thursday after being swept away by currents in the English Channel while trying to board a dinghy to travel from France to England.  Four people died on Thursday off the coast of northern France as they tried to board a small boat to cross the Channel to England, »»»

Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday for a six-day visit. Although she has long advocated for Taiwan’s independence, she is now working to improve relations with Beijing. Taiwan's main opposition leader landed in China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cr»»»

An Ethiopian military base close to the Sudanese border is lending support to the Rapid Support Forces, according to a report by a research unit at Yale University released Wednesday. The Yale School of Public Health's Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) said analysis of satellite imagery and open-sour»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire in connection with the Easter holiday from 16:00 Moscow time (13:00 GMT) on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12, the Kremlin said. "By decision of the supreme commander-in-chief of the Russian armed forces, Vladimir Putin,»»»

President Donald Trump is tasking the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to now find a resolution to the war that began six weeks ago and stave off the US president's astonishing threat to wipe out its “whole civilization.” Vice Pre»»»

US President Donald Trump held talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday, the White House said, as he weighed leaving the alliance after it did not join the US in its war against Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was also considering withdrawing US troops from some NATO countrie»»»

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's endorsement of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban does not constitute "meddling" in Hungary's parliamentary elections, the US ambassador to the EU said on Thursday. Trump last month said nationalist Orban had his "complete and total" s»»»

Crude oil prices rose again on Thursday as the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump and Iran shows signs of fragility. In this edition, we speak with Ilian Mihov, Professor of Economics at INSEAD, about whether the war and the resulting oil shock could trigger a global recession. He exp»»»

Oil prices have plunged and stock markets soared after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. But regardless of whether the deal holds, the energy crisis unleashed by the war is far from over. Damage to infrastructure in the region means it could take years for oil and ga»»»

The US and Israel’s war with Iran has triggered one of the biggest global energy shocks in decades. Asian economies, in particular, are facing disruptions to oil and gas supplies, while energy prices have surged worldwide. Climate activists say the shock should serve as a catalyst in the switch to »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen here in a March 19, 2026, press conference, announced talks with Lebanon in an address to the nation on Thursday. Pool File Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there wa»»»

A Republican-aligned political group has been accused of sending leaflets featuring Ku Klux Klan imagery to voters in Virginia ahead of a high-stakes referendum. The Washington Post has suggested that the campaign primarily targets black voters. The mailers, reportedly distributed in recent weeks b»»»

The national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Iceland at the IIHF World Championship in Division II (Group B), stats.iihf.com reports. The score was 6-3. Goals were scored by Ernazar Isamatov, Mamed Seifulov, and Abdumalik Sapitov. The fourth-round matches will be held on April 11, with Kyrgyzstan»»»

Sharjah: Sectoral Business Groups operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry affirmed that Sharjah’s economy is advancing a resilient and sustainable growth model. The emirate’s comprehensive development strategy and strong economic framework have enabled it to navigate regional a»»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the All-Powerful, the Ever-Firm, who supports His servants with His clear victory. We bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and we bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger. O »»»

Dubai: At just 19, Aabidah better known as Abibi, is already building a body of work that resonates far beyond her years. Working primarily with gouache, the UAE-based artist captures cultural moments and everyday objects, turning them into something deeply personal yet widely recognisable. “I’ve b»»»

Rain accompanied by thunder and lightning was reported overnight in parts of the UAE, as unsettled weather continues across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The unstable conditions are expected to persist, with convective cloud formation bringing further chances o»»»

Dubai: In a major international operation underscoring sustained efforts to combat money laundering and transnational organised crime, Dubai Police, in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Interior, played a pivotal role in dismantling the “Lyons Clan”, one of the most violent criminal organisatio»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal»»»

Share: From Reagan’s resolve to today’s drift—how a war meant to tame Tehran left it controlling Hormuz and dictating Gulf security- The Arab Gulf has rarely looked this vulnerable. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board What was presented as a war to weaken Iran has done the opposite. Instead of isolating»»»

Men between the ages of 18 years and 25 years already are required to register for the draft, which has not been held since 1973. The Selective Service System is poised to start automatic registration for the military draft in December. The last time the United States held a draft, it sent nearly 6»»»

US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»

US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»

After looping around the Moon and completing its primary objectives, NASA’s Artemis II mission is now on its return journey to Earth, marking a critical milestone in humanity’s push to send astronauts deeper into space than at any time in the past half-century. Artemis II is the first crewed missio»»»

President Donald Trump showed off a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a White House meeting. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- The Trump administration on Thursday made the case that th»»»

Dubai: While millions of Keralites headed to polling booths across the state on Thursday, one Indian expat in the UAE did something that raised eyebrows and then smiles. Dubai resident Babu MC cast not one, but two votes in the Kerala Assembly Election 2026. And every bit of it was legal. Babu, who»»»

Share: Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on the disa»»»