Wuhan: A new direct air route linking central China with Southeast Asia was launched on Sunday, with the inaugural flight departing from Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, to Jakarta. The route marks the first direct connection between the two cities. Flight MF8683, carrying more than 150 passengers»»»

London: The Irish government was on Sunday due to hold an emergency cabinet meeting to sign off on measures aimed at ending fuel cost protests that have endangered the functioning of the country's emergency services. Hauliers and agricultural contractors began a series of protests on Tuesday over s»»»

Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan met today with the Syrian ministerial delegation participating in the second session of the Higher Coordination Council between Jordan and Syria to discuss opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in various fields. During the meeting, the Jordanian »»»

People with high blood pressure should exercise caution when using over-the-counter painkillers. No medication is entirely risk-free. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Patients with hypertension are advised to av»»»

Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and world leaders quickly urged both sides to pursue the diplomatic route to peace. U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks -- the highest»»»

Hezbollah denied on Sunday any link to a cell accused by Syrian authorities of planning an attack on a religious figure in Damascus, saying it conducts no activity in the country. Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that security forces had arrested a woman attempting to plant an explosive devi»»»

There is a time for goodbye – and a time for reunion. When foreign companies beat a hasty retreat from Russia in 2022 amid the Ukraine conflict, they framed their departures as a moral necessity. In truth, for many, it was a costly act of panic: Abrupt, politically driven, and strategically short-s»»»

The US and Israel are facing “severe political and military problems” and looking for a “pause” in hostilities “to reload and regather, refocus and try again” against Iran. That’s not what Tehran is after, says Daffodil University journalism professor Greg Simons. The June 2025 war and the current »»»

Alinda Veiszer is a Hungarian television editor, presenter, journalist, and author. She became known at a time when she was working in Hungarian public media. In recent years, she has run her own channel on Patreon, where she publishes conversations with some of the best-known figures in Hungarian »»»

Wrapped in bloodied bandages, Aline Saeed, seven, barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her father as hopes of a truce spread across the region, but a new strike killed her infant sister and other relatives. The strike on the Saeed family h»»»

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning with a group of settlers, under the protection of Israeli police. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that “during the incursion, settlers performed Talmudic prayers in the courtyards of»»»

Dubai: The United States has begun a high-stakes operation to clear suspected Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships, underwater drones and specialised helicopters to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers — the USS Frank »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Abdulla A»»»

Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - The trade deficit shrank to TND 5,232.7 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, against TND 5,049.5 million, during the same periode last year, the National Institute of Statistics (French: INS) said on Sunday. This...»»»

Berlin: Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked. The 34-year-old will take over for the remainder of the season. "I am delighted th»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, on Sunday, met separately with Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to the State of Qatar HE Badr Al Din Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed, and Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar HE Cheikh Tidiane Sall. During th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, on Sunday April 12, 2026, met separately with Ambassador of the Republic of The Sudan to the State of Qatar, HE Badr Al Din Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed and Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar, HE Cheikh »»»

Tunis, April 12 (TAP) - The trade deficit shrank to TND 5,232.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, against TND 5,049.5 million, during the same periode last year, the National Institute of Statistics (French: INS) said.»»»

Police arrested a 32-year-old Turkish national in the Charilaou area of Thessaloniki on Holy Saturday afternoon after he allegedly attempted to evade a routine police check. During a subsequent investigation, officers from the local crime and investigation unit found that the suspect was subject to»»»

Russia will not extend a truce with Ukraine over Orthodox Easter unless Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, the Kremlin said in an interview aired Sunday. "Sustainable peace can come when we secure our interests and achieve the goals we set from the very start. This can be don»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview out on Sunday that he does not believe that a NATO collapse was likely despite differences between the United States and its European allies. "I do not think one can speak of the alliance's collapse. Because, one way or another»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwait Army General Staff announced that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team of the Land Forces Engineering Corps was handling unexploded ordnance and shrapnel Sunday morning. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the General Staff confirmed in a press conference that any e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched on Sunday April 12, 2026, a five-day training course on video filming and montage, as part of QNA Training Center's 2026 training plan, with the participation of media professionals from the agency and several government bodies. Represented by photograp»»»

London: Police in Ireland on Sunday said officers had arrested a man who entered "an unauthorised area" of Shannon airport, as social media footage appeared to show a man climbing onto a US Air Force plane. The Shannon hub is controversial in Ireland for facilitating the movement of US troops, prov»»»

Abu Dhabi: A cafeteria in the capital has been ordered to shut down after repeated food safety violations, authorities said, citing risks to public health. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued an administrative closure order against “Best and Gold Bait Karak Cafeteria»»»

Riyadh, April 12 (SANA) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said on Sunday that the East-West pipeline has returned to full operation after being damaged in recent Iranian attacks on energy facilities in the Kingdom. The ministry said operational and technical teams had restored the pipeline’s full p»»»

Dubai: After 21 hours of negotiations stretching into the early hours, US–Iran talks did not so much fail as expose the scale of the challenge ahead — laying bare deep divisions over nuclear limits, regional power and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome was not unexpected. Both sides enter»»»

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key stabilizing force in global energy markets during the crisis triggered by the US-Israeli-Iranian war that disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, helping contain what experts describe as an unprecedented supply shock. While pessimistic forecasts had pointed to oil prices s»»»

Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that five people had been arrested over a plot to attack an unidentified religious figure in Damascus, alleging the cell was linked to Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said security forces observed a woman as she attempted to "plant an explosive device»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran had succeeded in "crushing" the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Netanyahu's comments came as Iranian and U.S. officials held two rounds of face-to-face talks in Pa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: We deny the false claims issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry alleging our involvement with a cell that was planning to assass»»»

Dubai: DIAFA, a luxury hospitality platform backed by International Holding Co., has acquired a majority stake in Richard Caring’s restaurant and private members’ club portfolio for about £1.4 billion, taking control of brands including The Ivy, Annabel’s, Scott’s, Sexy Fish and Harry’s Bar, accord»»»

At 6AM, polling stations opened in Hungary and its high-stakes parliamentary elections began. Voters will decide whether, after 16 years of an increasingly authoritarian government, prime minister Viktor Orbán and his rightwing party, Fidesz, will stay in power, or the leader of the centre-right Ti»»»

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the launch of a pioneering strategic project to implement microgrid systems in federal government buildings—marking a significant step in advancing the UAE’s approach to building a smart, flexible energy ecosystem capable of responding to chan»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli airstrikes target Al-Shahabiya and the vicinity of the Lebanese army barracks in Tyre 12-04-2026 11:01 AM L»»»

Dubai: In-person classes were suspended on Sunday across several regions in Saudi Arabia as authorities responded to heavy rainfall and ongoing weather warnings, shifting students to remote learning to ensure safety. Education departments in the Eastern Province, Al Baha and Asir announced the move»»»

The negotiations between Iran and the United States have come to an end without striking a deal after 21 hours of discussions in the Pakistani capital. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday that the two sides reached a consensus on some issues but held different views rega»»»

The Lebanese army warned supporters of Hezbollah against actions that could undermine civil peace, as protests in Beirut over government policy entered a second day, raising tensions in the capital. Demonstrations involving hundreds of Hezbollah and Amal Movement supporters have taken place in cent»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades, in an election that’s drawn in the EU, US, and Ukraine. RT explores the players, the stakes, and the dirty tricks shaping the Hungarian election. We’ve delved into the election in our ‘Battle for Hungar»»»

The Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the ceasefire 1,971 times between the beginning of the truce on Saturday and 08:00 on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “From 16:00 on April 11 to 08:00 on April 12, a total of 1,971 violations of the ceasefire were recorded by Ukrainian forces," the min»»»

The Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian troops are violating the Easter ⁠truce while Russian ⁠forces are observing the ⁠declared ceasefire. Civilians, including a child, were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Kursk region, ⁠the ⁠Ministry was quoted as saying by Russ»»»

Driven by spiralling electricity tariffs, erratic supply, and policy uncertainty, Pakistan citizens — particularly the urban middle and upper classes — opted out of a failing electricity grid. What began as a private coping mechanism has, quite unexpectedly, evolved into a strategic national buffer»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in the Diamond Tour during the tenth round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF) main arena yesterday. Competing in the Accumulator with Joker clas»»»

Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on power, as the opposition led by Peter Magyar challenges his nationalist rule in a contest drawing scrutiny across Europe and backing for Orban from US President »»»

Doha, Qatar: Reyada proudly marked World Health Day with the launch of its campaign, “Health is Life,” reinforcing the vital message that maintaining a healthy life balance is essential for overall well-being. The initiative aimed to inspire individuals to prioritise their health, adopt preventive »»»

On April 12, 1975, the U.S. military evacuated Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of Operation Eagle Pull. 1 of 6 | U.S. Marines assist in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 12, 1975. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 12 (UPI) -- On this date in »»»

The United States and Iran failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations in Islamabad, with Washington insisting Tehran would not give the required commitment to abandon the pursuit of a nuclear weapon. The breakdown leaves the fragile two-week ceasefire in uncertainty. US Vice President JD Va»»»

Ankara, April 12 (SANA) Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday rejected remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying they reflect “resentment” over Ankara’s positions and criticism of Israeli policies. In a statement, the ministry described the»»»

Delegations from the United States and Iran held direct negotiations on Saturday for the first time since 1979 in Islamabad,Pakistan, to end a six-week conflict, while US President Donald Trump said that the US military had begun clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian negotiators »»»

The strategy of providing limited support to Iran while maintaining an indirect role in the US-Israeli war seemed to have paid off for Moscow. Yet, despite all the short-term benefits Russia derived from instability in the Middle East, from a strategic planning perspective, an extended war in Iran »»»