Lucknow: An overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in northern India on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead, officials said. The accident occurred near the temple town of Vrindavan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh state. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»

Iraqi sources said officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who oversee armed factions in Iraq, have rebuffed attempts by Shiite politicians to halt attacks inside the country. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war, they have effectively acted as a “shadow military supervisor” in Baghdad, maintai»»»

More than 100,000 Muslim worshippers performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem, the holy site's Islamic authority reported, after it reopened the previous day following a truce agreed between the United States and Iran. Jerusalem's Old City is home to major holy sites for all»»»

Intensive international efforts might lead to the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon tomorrow, Saturday, a media report said. "The declaration of a ceasefire would be a goodwill gesture before Tuesday's talks between Lebanon and Israel," sources told Al-Arabiya's Al-Hadath channe»»»

A bus carrying British tourists veered off a motorway and tumbled down an embankment on Spain's Atlantic island of La Gomera on Friday, killing one person and injuring 27, authorities said. Canary Islands emergency services announced on X the death of a male and that three of the injured were serio»»»

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the immediate return of his ambassador from Quito after Ecuador decided to raise tariffs on Colombia to 100% on May 1. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda April 10 (UPI) -- Ecuador raised tariffs to 100% on imports from Colombia, and Colombian President Gust»»»

In a series of unannounced and unexpected attacks, Israel struck Beirut and several other parts of Lebanon without warning on Wednesday, killing more than 300 people and wounding at least 1,000. Local residents, lawyers, doctors and aid workers contacted by phone describe the “bloody” day that plun»»»

Israel said on Friday it had dismantled 4,300 Hezbollah sites since fighting with the militant group began last month, while Lebanon's health ministry reports that at least 1,888 people have been killed in the country. Talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to be held in Washington next week.&nbs»»»

This week on FRANCE 24’s media show Scoop, we examine confusion over whether the US–Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon. The United States and Israel say it does not, while Iran and mediator Pakistan insist it does. Despite hopes for a lasting truce, the information war continues. Our guests this »»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Randa Slim, Director of the Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues Program at the Middle East Institute and Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). According to Dr. Slim, Israe»»»

Damascus, Apr. 10 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Abdulkader Husrieh announcedon Friday that the bank is in the final stages of establishing a correspondent banking account with the Central Bank of Türkiye to enhance monetary cooperation and facilitate trade and investment. Husrieh sai»»»

Nano Nuclear Energy corporate representatives pose in August with Dioxitek S.A. directors after the signing of a memorandum of understanding intended to lead to completion of the nuclear fuel plant in Argentina. Photo by NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. BUENOS AIRES, April 10 (UPI) -- U.S.-based Nano Nucle»»»

1 of 5 | Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks at his release rally on the steps of St. John the Devine Cathedral in June 2025 in New York City. A Board of Immigration Appeals panel found Khalil removable Thursday. FIle Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo April 1»»»

President Donald Trump said Friday that US warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if talks in Pakistan fail to produce a deal, in an interview with the New York Post. "We have a reset going. We're loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made -- even be»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: A total of 100,000 Muslim worshipers have performed the first Friday prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, marking its reopening after a 40-day closure. A statement from the Jerusalem Waqf, which administers the mosque compound, said the worshipers from different age groups streamed int»»»

Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Wednesday, 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 and faces mid-term electio»»»

Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X that the two me»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Spain of waging a diplomatic campaign against Israel after he barred Madrid from taking part in the work of a US-led center created to help stabilize post-war Gaza. Relations between Israel and Spain have deteriorated significantly since Madrid re»»»

Dubai: The Philippines is seeking to deepen its cooperation with the Holy See to advance the protection of migrant workers worldwide. During the 75th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See held in Manila, president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has noted the»»»

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security ‌personnel ‌were killed ‌in an ⁠Israeli strike on ⁠a governmental building in the southern city ⁠of ‌Nabatieh. In a ‌statement, Aoun ‌condemned ‌continued Israeli attacks and said targeting ‌state institutions would not ⁠deter ⁠L»»»

US President Donald Trump unleashed a “tirade of insults” at NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during their meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Politico has reported, citing European officials. Rutte’s trip to Washington followed weeks of Trump’s criticism of NATO over its reluctance to join t»»»

The UK’s proposed digital ID scheme has drawn criticism for not recording whether a person is male or female – traditionally a core identifier alongside name and age – after the government deemed it “not necessary” for identification. The scheme, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year, h»»»

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club announced Friday. German media reported the new deal makes Schlotterbeck, 26, the club's top earner and includes a release clause available only to a limited amount of clubs wh»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing the ongoing security situation in the region, Netanyahu's lawyer said in a court filing on Friday. Netanyahu's trial was set to resume on Sunday, af»»»

Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the US as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the six-week-old conflict with Iran to now find a»»»

The Libyan Agricultural Investment Company (LAICo) announced yesterday that it had signed, at its Tripoli headquarters, a Memorandum of Understanding with Sisan Agricultural Production, Livestock Development, and Related Industries Company of Azerbaijan. The MoU was signed between LAICo’s Director »»»

Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah will keep fighting the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) despite the Lebanese government announcing peace talks with Israel, Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem said on Friday. “The resistance will continue until the last breath," Qassem said. "Together — as a s»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend. 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 hostil»»»

Sunday’s election in Hungary could have repercussions far beyond its borders. Since Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power in 2010, his illiberal policies have made Hungary the only EU member state classified as “partly free” by Freedom House. His close ties to Vladimir Putin have also complicat»»»

A draft presidential decree regulating vehicles with foreign license plates that have not undergone legalization has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. If the requirements are not met within the set deadline, the vehicles will be forcibly towed to specialized parking lots for subse»»»

The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) reported yesterday that its Chairman, Mohamed Al-Hungari, held a meeting with Marco Tricomi, member of the Libyan Italian Chamber of Commerce, to discusses joint projects. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the annual Olive Exhibition held in Kho»»»

President Donald Trump's global tariff policy is facing a challenge in court Friday. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's tariffs are back in court Friday to decide on their legality. The U.S. Court of International Trade will consider the presid»»»

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has withdrawn from the ongoing inquiry against him, citing serious procedural irregularities, denial of a fair opportunity to defend himself, and a “complete absence” of evidence linking him to the alleged recovery of burnt cash at his official res»»»

Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»

The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said. Countries in the region made a huge mistake by seeking protection from the US and Israel, Sachs told RT India in an exclusive interview on Thursday. “This has been a disaste»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, April 10, 2026, spoke by phone with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to discuss the latest regional developments. The Pakistani News Agency reported that both sides expressed their deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said in a Facebook post on Friday that the Ministry of Justice will work to establish clearer rules to ensure courts are not used as a tool for attacks against the media. He highlighted so-called SLAPP cases (strategic lawsuits against public participation»»»

Dubai: The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country’s economy. The move will further reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial »»»

Last month, US President Donald Trump said that NATO had made "a very foolish mistake" by not supporting Washington in its military campaign against Iran. Trump added he is not surprised that the majority of NATO countries do not want to join the campaign, calling the alliance a "one-way street." D»»»

Sirte Oil Company reported last Wednesday (8 April) the restart of seawater filters No. 1 and 2 at the desalination plant of its Petrochemical Complex, after years of shutdown. The company said this comprehensive maintenance work is an important technical achievement that reflects the competence of»»»

Baghdad: Iraqi Airways has announced the resumption of its flights after a temporary suspension, according to a statement. The national carrier said it would resume operations as of Friday, April 10, as part of its plan to reorganize domestic and international air traffic and make travel possible v»»»

Beijing, China: Police in southern China detained a 31-year-old man accused of repeatedly insulting an athlete online, identified by Chinese state media as triple Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan. Quan recently revealed in a tearful interview that she had considered retiring after intense scru»»»

Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE are once again being urged to stay vigilant against fraudulent individuals and groups offering paid assistance services. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has renewed its warning against persons, groups, or travel agencies falsely presenting themselves as officia»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s economy is showing steady growth but risks overheating due to high inflation and active lending. A concluding statement by a consultation mission of the International Monetary Fund, which visited the country from March 18 to April 1, 2026, says. Dynamics and inflation Since 2022, econo»»»

Madrid: Spanish police announced Friday the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding young South Americans by promising them access to major football clubs in Spain in exchange for up to 3,000 euros ($3,500), only for many to end up abandoned and on the street. At least six alleged victims reported »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of breaching the cease-fire, saying it was reneging on its promise to allow tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of breaching the cease-fire earlier this wee»»»