Trump says talks with Iran likely to restart in next 2 days in Pakistan - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that talks to end a seven week-long war with Iran "could be happening in the next two days," most likely in Pakistan. Photo by Salwan Georges/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran "could be happening in »»»
In Dearborn, a large Lebanese American population lives in constant worry
Eighteen months after the nation's largest Arab American community helped propel Donald Trump to a second term as president, the prayers have not stopped. In Dearborn, just outside of Detroit, families wait restlessly for word from relatives abroad, hoping they are safe, and mourning those already »»»
Police Seize EUR 5,000, GBP 6,000 Intended for Vote Buying, Says Deputy Interior Minister
Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev told Wednesday's briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections that EUR 5,000 and GBP 6,000 intended for vote buying had been seized. Over the past month, every single regional directorate of the Interior M»»»
Children killed in Lebanon as Israel strikes homes far from front lines of war
Jawad Younes, 11, and his cousins were playing soccer in the lot between their houses, as they often did. His little brother, 4-year-old Mehdi, had joined them but grew tired, so Jawad took him home and handed him off to their mother before returning to the game. Minutes later, an Israeli strike ca»»»
[Interview] Ivan Krastev: The ‘West’ of the Cold War-era will not return
First published in Respekt. Defending the status quo cannot be exciting for anyone. Europe must be able to imagine a society that is better than ours and see opportunities even where there are objectively many risks. Where do you think the world is heading? In 1643, an English Protestant priest tol»»»
130 Parties Submit 2025 Financial Reports, One Fails for Second Consecutive Year
A total of 130 political parties have submitted their annual financial reports and donor lists for 2025 in compliance with the requirements and within the deadline set by the Political Parties Act, the National Audit Office said on Wednesday. One party has failed to submit its annual financial repo»»»
Lebanon–Israel talks: First direct meeting since 1993 — what’s next?
Dubai: The United States has hosted the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel since 1993 in Washington, DC, in what officials describe as a high-level diplomatic push to contain escalating violence. Both sides agreed to hold direct negotiations after “productive discussions” between the env»»»
Media Review: April 15
Wednesday’s Bulgarian media coverage is dominated by the April 19 parliamentary elections, with outlets focusing on coalition arithmetic, vote-buying and the possibility that the Hemus Motorway tunnel blockage was a political provocation. Energy security also remains high on the agenda after Washin»»»
UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war
head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that "very detailed" measures to verify Iran's nuclear activities must be included in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi stressed the need for the t»»»
UN Nuclear Chief Urges Strict Iran Checks in Any Deal to End War
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be included in a potential US-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi stressed the need for the t»»»
Kyrgyz–U.S. political consultations held in Washington - | 24.KG
Political consultations between Kyrgyzstan and the United States were held in Washington on April 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. The consultations were co-chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and»»»
China's Gordian knot: why it has no good options in Iran
Since the US and Israel waged war on Iran on 28 February, China has issued a cascade of diplomatic communiqués condemning the strikes, calling for a ceasefire, invoking UN Charter principles, and proposing a joint five-point peace initiative with Pakistan. Not a single weapon has followed. Not a wa»»»
Children killed in Lebanon as Israel strikes homes far from front lines of war with Hezbollah
Jawad Younes, 11, and his cousins were playing soccer in the lot between their houses, as they often did. His little brother, 4-year-old Mehdi, had joined them but grew tired, so Jawad took him home and handed him off to their mother before returning to the game. Minutes later, an Israeli strike ca»»»
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences as the Trump administration loses interest in the conflic»»»
Interior Minister Warns of Fake Euro Plot for Vote Buying
Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said he has information that a large amount of counterfeit euros is being prepared for vote buying in the coming days. Speaking on Nova TV on Wednesday, he added that this would effectively allow elections "to be bought without real money". He declined to spe»»»
On This Day, April 15: 8 killed at FedEx facility in Indiana's deadliest mass shooting - UPI.com
On April 15, 2021, a former employee at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis opened fire at the building, killing eight people and himself. It was the state's most deadly mass shooting. 1 of 7 | Indianapolis police guard the entrance to a FedEx facility where a gunman opened fire in Indianapolis on Apr»»»
ARP poll: Nearly 40% of Romanians say political system should be completely replaced
Nearly 40% of Romanians believe the country's political system is so flawed that it should be completely replaced, regardless of the means, according to the Poll/Int Romania Barometer conducted by the Political Rating Agency (ARP) between 1 and 10 April.When asked which statement best reflects thei»»»
Hormuz Under Insurance Pressure as ‘War Premiums’ Violate Int’l Laws
As military tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz, another battle is unfolding behind the scenes, one no less dangerous. Insurance companies have emerged as key players shaping the fate of global shipping. With premiums surging to unprecedented levels, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat the world is app»»»
Trump breaks silence on Hungary’s election results, Russia adds Budapest to list of unfriendly countries
After two days of silence following Hungary's historic elections, US President Donald Trump has issued a measured response to the defeat of his ally Viktor Orban, but refrained from openly congratulating his challenger, Peter Magyar. Meanwhile, the Kremlin expressed support for Magyar’s w»»»
Al Rayyan target first title of season in QSL Cup showdown with Muaither
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will have the first title of the season in their sights when they take on Muaither in the QSL Cup final at Stadium 974 today. The Vicente Moreno-coached side, currently third in the Qatar Stars League, will start as favourites against their Second Division rivals, who are fea»»»
Israeli Rights Group Files ICC Case Against Spanish PM
An Israeli rights group said Tuesday that it had asked the International Criminal Court to consider legal action against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for allegedly “aiding war crimes” through exports to Iran. Filed by the Shurat HaDin non-governmental organization, which has taken legal act»»»
US Shuts Down Iran’s Maritime Trade Despite Optimism for More Talks
The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, even though President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran on ending the war could resume this week. Trump said negotiations between US and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the »»»
Lebanon and Israel Hold First Direct Diplomatic Talks in Decades in Washington
Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a "historic opportunity" but making clear that no breakthrough agr»»»
Justice Department asks court to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers members - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers, is among those Jan. 6, 2021-related convictions the Justice Department is seeking to dismiss. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court t»»»
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half
Last week Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most highly decorated war hero, was arrested by federal police and charged with having committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Roberts-Smith has been charged with being complicit in the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians – allegedly k»»»
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks, US insists deal must be brokered by governments, not militias
The United States said any cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon must be negotiated by their governments, not armed groups, after Washington hosted “productive discussions” that opened the door to direct talks between the two sides, the State Department said. The talks are the highest-level engagem»»»
Evacuations underway as river flooding, dam failure threatens Wisconsin, Michigan - UPI.com
Flood alerts are in place on both sides of Lake Michigan as multiple rivers reach or approach flood stage. The Green Bay Fire Department is urging residents near the East River to prepare to evacuate. Rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rain are swelling rivers across the Midwest, prompting war»»»
Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwall faces new sexual assault allegations - UPI.com
1 of 4 | U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell speaks in a 2023 hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. A day after Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress because of sexual assault and misconduct allegations, another accuser has come forward. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UP»»»
Qatar calls for regional solution to Strait of Hormuz crisis
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Majed Al Ansari on Tuesday laid out Doha’s position on the escalating regional tensions, emphasising diplomacy, regional coordination, and the urgency of stabilising fragile ceasefire arrangemen»»»
US hails 'historic opportunity' for peace after Lebanon, Israel talks in Washington
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to launch direct negotiations after wrapping up talks in Washington on Tuesday, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “historic opportunity” for peace. Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US S»»»
Netanyahu did not profit a thing from Iran war – ex‑Israeli president
The US‑Israeli war on Iran and the recently announced ceasefire have exposed a fundamental clash of political interests between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to former acting Israeli President Avraham Burg. In an exclusive interview with Afshin R»»»
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993 despite Hezbollah’s opposition – Ya Libnan
Share: (From left-right) Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter po»»»
Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity 14-04-2026 22:54 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (image from»»»
Regional solution key to ending crisis, priority given to stabilizing ceasefire, achieving peace: Advisor to Prime Minister, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stressed that the solution to the current crisis should be primarily regional, noting that all Gulf littoral states and countries linked to its supply chains are direct»»»
Lebanese channel anger, division over Israel-Hezbollah war online - UPI.com
People walk Monday among the wreckage of cars in Corniche el Mazraa, one of the areas hit during a massive wave of Israeli airstrikes last week in Beirut, Lebanon, Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 14 (UPI) -- Divisions among Lebanese over Iran, Hezbollah and state authority have inte»»»
Pope Leo walks in St. Augustine's footsteps on day two of historic Algeria visit
Pope Leo XIV arrived Tuesday in the city of Annaba on the second day of his Algeria trip, following in the footsteps of his spiritual father St. Augustine, who wrote some of the most important works in early Christian thought in the ancient Roman city formerly known as Hippo. Pope Leo XIV trav»»»
Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Pakistan races to arrange second round of US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel as Meloni rebukes Trump over pope remarks
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in four decades as war grinds on
Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
Italy suspends defence pact with Israel as Meloni rebukes Trump over pope remarks
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in four decades as war grinds on
Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»
The US and Israel ostracized by the global community
For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»