The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon. Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations »»»

Paris, France: Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return. Doue's shot in the»»»

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. "A wave of relief has hit financial markets after threats of a devastating escalation of the war we»»»

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Marwan Naamani, In Lebanon hundreds were killed and over a thousand were injured by Israel strikes a day after a ceasefire was agreed On Wednesday morning, Israel unleashed a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon»»»

Dubai: The Middle East’s oil and gas recovery is set to stretch over months — and in some cases years — even as a ceasefire opens a limited path to resume flows. Around 11 million barrels per day of oil production remain shut in across the region, with recovery dependent first on restoring shipping»»»

Damascus, Apr.8 (SANA) Syria condemned on Wednesday the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, which led to dozens of deaths and injuries, describing it as a “flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and »»»

Share: Photo- ‘Such carnage, within hours of agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran, defies belief,’ said Turk © Kawnat HAJU / AFP The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is “horrific”, the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding “night»»»

The Hafter-controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced yesterday the start of construction work on the “Palm City” (New Sabha) project, which it said is one of the most prominent residential projects overseen by the NDA, in a move that it says reflects a genuine transformation in urban d»»»

Eman does not remember the last time she manually booked a flight. Her personal AI assistant, linked to her credit cards and loyalty programmes, quietly scans fares, checks her calendar, considers her seat and airline preferences, and then books the optimal option while she sleeps. By the time she »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the ceasefire agreement between the United States of America »»»

Damascus, Apr.8 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Wednesday the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Syria, Clemens Augustinus Hach, to bid him farewell upon the completion of his mission. During the meeting, »»»

Whenever conflict erupts somewhere in the world, energy markets react with remarkable speed. Oil prices move within hours. Shipping routes suddenly dominate strategic discussions. Governments quietly review reserves, supply chains and vulnerabilities. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel remains prepared to confront Iran if necessary, despite a truce reached between the United States and Iran. "Let me be clear: We still have objectives to complete, and we will achieve them -- either through agreement or through r»»»

Turkish security forces arrested nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep one day after a shootout outside Israel's consulate in Istanbul, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Wednesday. Gurlek posted on X that officers had arrested 198 suspects in a simultaneous operation in 34 provinces against "the »»»

Speaking last Monday (6 April) during an opening ceremony of a department at Benghazi Medical Centre, the Director General of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Hafter, said “Do not listen to the naysayers who claim that reconstruction has led to price hikes and a rise»»»

Dubai: Five people were killed and one person was injured following a horrific collision between two vehicles on Kuwait’s Sixth Ring Road on Wednesday evening. According to the Kuwait Fire Force, firefighters from Al Tahrir station responded to the incident, which occurred opposite the Saad Al Abdu»»»

BP has announced a new gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean, offshore Egypt, following the successful drilling of the El-Dennis West-1 exploration well in the El-Tamsah concession area. The El-Dennis West-1 discovery is located approximately 70 kilometres offshore in water depths of around 95»»»

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect with broad international support, but early violations and continued hostilities are already casting doubt on its durability ahead of talks scheduled in Islamabad. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hailed the announcement as “wel»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menshawy, met with members of the House of Representatives to review citizens’ demands and discuss key development files, joined by senior ministry officials and affiliated executive bodies. The meeting reflects ongoing coordina»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in energy, digital transformation, and data systems development in support of sustainab»»»

In a move to strengthen cooperation between national development institutions and international partners, the Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Outreach Egypt, the implementing partner of the Orange Corners Egypt initiative backe»»»

The UAE is closely following the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and is seeking further clarification on the agreement’s provisions to ensure Iran’s full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the reg»»»

At a time when global supply chains are being reshaped by rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to key routes, led by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a central player in redirecting trade flows. Leveraging a unique position linking East and West, and advanced logisti»»»

A source has informed that Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa revealed a package of new economic and monetary measures aimed at supporting the value of the Libyan dinar and regulating the foreign exchange black-market. This announcement came on the sidelines of the conclusion of Article»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from his brother President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, they reviewed regional developments, particularly the latest developments regarding the ceasefire agreement between the »»»

Audit quality is the lifeblood of financial integrity, yet few in the profession openly discuss its most uncomfortable realities. In boardrooms and audit committee meetings, the narrative often centers on improvements, innovations, and assurances but beneath this polished surface lies a set of trut»»»

To overcome the statehood crisis, parliamentary politics must follow the commitments made during election campaigns, Pavel Popov, top-of-the-list candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) for Varna’s 3rd multi-member constituency, said during a meeting with citizens and support»»»

Gold is often described as a safe haven, but in practice it responds just as quickly as any risk asset when conditions shift unpredictably. Over the past 12 months, this has been particularly evident: after climbing from around $2,625 per ounce to a recent peak above $5,500 — a surge of more than 1»»»

Citizens gathered outside the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Tuesday to demand the launch of disciplinary proceedings against Emilia Rusinova and her dismissal as acting Sofia City Prosecutor. They also called for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The protest was organiz»»»

Dubai: In its first Wednesday show, a number of participants have walked away with cash prizes in the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. During Draw No. 260408, the winning numbers from the Days section were 4, 20, 17, 18, 9, and 19, while 1 was drawn as the winning number in the Months secti»»»

Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting Wednesday evening, state media said, after it had been closed for several days due to an Israeli threat to target it. "The Masnaa crossing will be reopened as of 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) today, with strict measures in place»»»

Lebanon was left outside contacts that produced a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite reports it would be included and moves by Iran and Hezbollah suggesting otherwise. Hezbollah halted its military operations before the deal was announced early on Wednesday, while Lebanese officials scrambled to conta»»»

Share: Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Nazih Osseiran, Alexander Dziadosz and Alexander Cornwell Summary Israel launches heaviest Lebanon strikes despite Iran ceasefire Hezbollah halts attacks as Israel presses campaign Leb»»»

Tunis, April 8 (TAP) - The overall growth in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) region (excluding Iran) is expected to slow from 4.0% in 2025 to 1.8% for 2026. This forecast stands 2.4 percentage points below the World...»»»

1 of 3 | Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 19. Now that she's no longer attorney general, Bondi won't give a deposition to the House Oversight Committee, the Justice Department said. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI)»»»

Dar es Salaam: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption, amid shortages caused by the Middle East conflict. Fuel prices in the east African nation have soared by about one-third since»»»

BAKU - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Wednesday in Baku with Azerbaijani government officials and representatives of the country's energy company SOCAR to discuss the supply of natural gas and implementation of a project to build a gas-fired power plant ne»»»

Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 89 people were killed and 700 were wounded. US President Donald»»»

Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting Wednesday evening, state media said, after it had been closed for several days due to an Israeli threat to target it. "The Masnaa crossing will be reopened as of 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) today, with strict measures in place»»»

Doha: Global markets reacted quickly to the announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with oil prices falling, gold and stock prices rising, and the dollar weakening in Asian trading, raising hopes for a recovery in energy supplies, particularly those related to the Strait of»»»

US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the Iran war has undergone a striking shift — from threats of overwhelming destruction to projecting a “Golden Age of the Middle East” following a fragile ceasefire agreement. As Washington and Tehran enter a two-week truce aimed at paving the way for negotia»»»

France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia. The military spending bill was presented after France's top commanders said the country must be ready in the next»»»

Share: A high rise building in Tyre was bombed by Israel Wednesday , April 8, 2026 BBC Verify has been examining videos of reported strikes in southern Lebanon this morning, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it is continuing to target Hezbollah despite ceasing attacks on Iran. One verified»»»

In Hungarian society, the rules of baseness have taken root: be ruthless, be selfish, lick upwards, kick downwards, despise the weak. We spoke with psychiatrist and writer Péter Hunčík about how society and political power have changed over the past 16 years of prime minister Viktor Orbán’s rule. F»»»

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Dubai: Etihad Airways will launch seasonal flights to Dhaka from June 26, strengthening travel, trade and cargo links between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service will run until October 24, connecting Abu Dhabi with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and is aimed at meeting st»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with the UK's special Western Balkans envoy Karen Pierce in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss advancement of regional cooperation. "Minister Djuric expressed his appreciation for the importance the United Kingdom attaches to the Western Balkans and to Serbia, a»»»

An American citizen, Nathan Daniel Limesand, wanted by the Czech authorities for terrorism and arson, has agreed to be extradited at a court hearing, the Haskovo District Court said on Wednesday. Limesand, 26, is being sought under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the District Court in the Czech»»»

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, China and Egypt for supporting the ceasefire process. In a post on X, he said these countries extended “invaluable and all out support towards reaching the ceasefire” and gave “peaceful diplomatic efforts a chance t»»»

Dubai: A fragile ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran has brought a sense of relief to the UAE’s travel and hospitality sector. Now, industry leaders are pointing to cautious optimism, steady operations and a steadfast focus on recovery. While businesses say confidence is slowly returning, mos»»»