Iran slammed a US blockade around its ports on Monday as a "grave violation" of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran's belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce. "The imposition of a maritime blockade constitutes a grave violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic »»»

President Donald Trump had two bags of McDonald's delivered to the Oval Office on Monday by a DoorDash driver he tipped $100, using his favorite food and a reality TV flourish to promote a tax policy he says has meant big rebates for Americans who earn gratuities. Sharon Simmons, dressed in a "Door»»»

Chants of “Europe, Europe, Europe” rose from the banks of the Danube as the final results in Hungary’s historic election were released. Opposition leader Peter Magyar won by a landslide, putting Hungary on a new course »»»

Hungarian prime minister-designate Peter Magyar called on President Tamas Sulyok to step down from office at his first international press conference on April 12, saying the Tisza Party would otherwise find a way to remove him. He stressed that the new government would restore the rule of law »»»

The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not. WHAT: The disruption to Hormuz flows has left many refiners struggling to replace lo»»»

US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that any Iranian "fast-attack" ships that go near a US maritime blockade on Iran would be eliminated. "What we have not hit are their small number of, what they call, 'fast attack ships,' because we did not consider them much of a threat. Warning: If any o»»»

A Paris court on Monday found cement maker Holcim's Lafarge unit guilty of charges that its Syrian subsidiary financed terrorism and breached European sanctions to keep a plant operating in northern Syria during the country's civil war. The case was the first time a company has been tried in France»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing on an official visit, a Sputnik correspondent reported. During the visit, Lavrov is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the ministers are expected to discuss bilateral coo»»»

Dubai: UAE residents are still eager to travel this summer, but soaring airfares and reduced flight availability due to the global jet fuel crunch are forcing many families to adopt a wait and watch approach to bookings, according to several travel agents. Travel companies say the biggest issue rig»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s consumer price index (CPI), rose by 1.87 per cent in March 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, while recording a monthly increase of 0.76 per cent from February.According to data released by the Department of Statistics (DoS), Cumulative inflation for the first quarter of 20»»»

AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) for the export of goods rose by 30.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025.According to statistical data released by ACC on Sunday, the value of chamber exports reach»»»

The US military began a blockade of Iran's ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday. After a breakdown of weekend talks in Islamabad bet»»»

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. Jeenbek Kulubaev noted the importance of maintaining stability and security in the Mi»»»

Pope Leo XIV on Monday responded to the extraordinary broadside against him posted by US President Donald Trump the day before, saying that his appeals for peace are rooted in the Gospel and that that he is not afraid of Trump’s administration. Trump had accused the Chicago-born pontiff of being “v»»»

Donald Trump launched an extraordinary attack on Pope Leo late Sunday, also going as far as to share an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ healing the sick. He later deleted the image Monday following backlash from his usually loyal Christian and Catholic supporters, saying he “th»»»

The National Repository for Radioactive Waste will be inaugurated by caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov, the Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday. The ceremony will take place at the Radiana site. The national repository is designed to store only treated and conditioned radioactive waste ge»»»

Iran executed at least 1,639 people last year, an average of more than four executions per day, Norway-based Iran Human Rights and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty said in their joint annual report, warning that the regime risked killing even more people this year after protests in Ja»»»

​A Paris court ​on Monday found cement maker Lafarge, now owned by Switzerland's Holcim, guilty ​of ‌paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists to ⁠keep a plant operating in northern Syria ​during the country's ‌civil war. The company's former CEO was sentenced to six years' prison.&nb»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned that any Iranian vessels that breach Monday's newly enforced US naval blockade will be “immediately eliminated,” escalating tensions amid a fragile ceasefire after talks brokered by Pakistan failed to reach a peace agreement on the conflict in Iran. US President»»»

Pope Leo XIV began on Monday a landmark visit to Algeria, where he called for forgiveness in a speech paying tribute to victims of the country's war of independence from France. It marked the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, which risked being overshadowed by public criticis»»»

Lawmakers in the National Assembly are set to debate draft legislation to facilitate the return of artworks and other prized artefacts looted during the country’s colonial era. The bill, which was backed by the Senate earlier this year, could help address requests already submitted by various count»»»

In tonight’s edition, violence continues in northern Nigeria, with killings and kidnappings reported in Sokoto State. Also, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) accuses Ethiopia’s government of violating the Pretoria peace deal that ended the 2020-2022 war, which killed hundreds of thousands»»»

Dubai: Eight students from Abu Dhabi have completed the trek to Everest Base Camp after months of preparation for one of the toughest journeys in the world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The students, from Private International English School, also known as Bhavans A»»»

A former Orban loyalist, Peter Magyar carried his Tisza party to a crushing win in Sunday's high-stakes elections, ending 16 years of Fidesz rule. The 45-year-old has pledged to crack down on corruption and rebuild Hungary's damaged relationships with the European Union and NATO. Jus»»»

We speak to an influential voice on European reform, former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta, author of a landmark report on the future of the Single Market, presented in April 2024. Two years on, he says many of its recommendations remain unimplemented, warning that continued fragmentation of t»»»

The election in Hungary had the highest turnout since the fall of Communism. Following Péter Magyar's landslide victory, FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Bálint Magyar, Author, Hungary's former Minister of Education and one of the founding members of the Alliance of Free Democrats. Acco»»»

As global attention remains focused on the Middle East, a parallel contest of influence is unfolding in the Far North, where NATO troops have recently carried out a large-scale exercise simulating a Russian invasion. Armoured vehicles, ships, helicopters, and thousands of soldiers braved sub-zero c»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Jean-François Bélanger, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College, explains that "what NATO does really well at the moment is aggregate the different threat perceptions of its members" and a standalone Europe»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan announced the construction of a tunnel at Taldyk Pass. Sadyr Japarov made the announcement at a meeting with residents of Chon-Alai district during his working visit to Osh region. The head of state received complaints that Uch-Korgon—Daroot-Korgon road has not been comm»»»

Dubai: Eight students from Abu Dhabi have completed the trek to Everest Base Camp after months of preparation for one of the toughest journeys in the world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The students, from Private International English School, also known as Bhavans A»»»

Prime Minister Mark Carney's party secured a majority in Canada's parliament on Monday after two by-election wins, boosting his Liberals as they work to bolster a country shaken by threats from the United States. Carney's Liberals won the most seats in elections a year ago, but fell just short of a»»»

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran's ports would be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to be respected and negotiations to resume. The US military said the blockade, which took effect at 140»»»

US oil giant Chevron and the government of Venezuela signed two deals Monday that will expand oil production in the country, as the country seeks to boost private investment in the sector. A signing ceremony took place at Miraflores Palace, where interim president Delcy Rodriguez was joined by Chev»»»

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on Monday announced that he will retire from Congress amid an investigation into his behavior with more than one of his staffers and a bipartisan move by the House of Representatives to expel him from the Congress. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Apri»»»

U.S. President Donald Trum nominated former congresswoman Michelle Steel (R) as ambassador to South Korea. In this April 2023 photo, Steel arrives at the White House for a state dinner with former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo U.S. President Don»»»

The U.S. military under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Monday that it had attacked an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military on Monday conducted another strike of an alleged »»»

The UAE’s health authorities have issued the National Guide for Food and Beverages in the School Environment, designed to support school administrations, food suppliers, and service providers in making informed choices that ensure students have access to a diverse range of healthy and nutritious fo»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance has overturned a one-year jail sentence issued in absentia against a 49-year-old Gulf national, replacing it with a Dh10,000 fine after accepting his opposition and citing medical evidence and gaps in the prosecution’s case. In its ruling d»»»

For over 40 days, talks about conflict punctuated daily life. Phones sent warnings at different times of the day and night, and most tried to adjust to a 'new normal' that slowly seeped into their routines. While adults searched for ways to get through each day, they also had to find ways to calm t»»»

Archaeologists in Oman have uncovered a series of ancient graves and artefacts dating back thousands of years along a coastal road, offering new insights into early burial practices in the region. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism said survey and excavation works were carried out across three si»»»

Ajman: When His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called on citizens and residents to raise the national flag above homes, institutions and buildings, most responded by hoisting the UAE flag in a show of solidarity and n»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed regional developments during telephone conversations with several foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly nations, following the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks »»»

The United States and Iran are in active discussions about holding another round of face-to-face negotiations aimed at securing a longer-term ceasefire and preventing renewed conflict after recent talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, Bloomberg reported, citing "people familiar with the matter". »»»

LOS ANGELES: Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation’s most populous state. Swalwell’s decis»»»

Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected negotiations between the Lebanese government and Israel, set to begin tomorrow, and called on Lebanon’s president to stand with Hezbollah against Israel. “We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity… We call for a historic and heroic stanc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Pavilion of Qatar yesterday announced details of its presentation for the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, commissioned by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson, Qatar Museums. untitled 2026 (»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Prominent community leaders, healthcare advocates, and social influencers came together in Doha to emphasise the importance of healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle during the grand release of Health Chronicle, a special publication brought out by Mediaplus, a leading ad»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Roshni Krishnan, an Indian teacher and live painting artist based in Doha, has once again inspired the community with her 100-day sketching challenge, now in its second consecutive year. A dedicated educator at Podar Pearl School, Roshni is known for her artistic talent an»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of Lebanon to Qatar HE Bilal Kabalan on Monday. At the meeting they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, particularly in the humani»»»