Dubai: If the 21-hour US–Iran talks revealed deep divisions at the negotiating table, the reactions that followed showed an equally sharp divide in how both sides see the path forward. From Washington, the message was firm. US Vice President JD Vance said the United States had made its position cle»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon 12-04-2026 13:32 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ghalibaf: We will not stop for a moment in our efforts to consolidate the achievements of the forty days of national defense for the Irania»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Mashghara in the Western Bekaa 12-04-2026 13:31 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Two young Palestinian men were injured on Sunday April 12, 2026, by gunfire from Israeli occupation forces in the town of Al-Dhahiriya, south of Hebron in the West Bank. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), citing local sources, reported that occupation forces opened fire at two »»»

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»»»

Dubai: The Digital School’s “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign has reached a major milestone, achieving 70% of its target in record time as it works toward collecting 100,000 used electronic devices to support students in underserved communities worldwide. Launched in August 2025 in collaboratio»»»

Representatives of the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition sent greetings on the occasion of Easter and reported meetings held with citizens in the Gabrovo region, the coalition's election headquarters said on Sunday. "Christ is risen! Happy Easter! May the holidays be brigh»»»

Dubai: Companies listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange reported combined net profits exceeding Dh200 billion for 2025, alongside a 98% compliance rate in audited financial disclosures, highlighting a market environment backed by strong governance and consistent investor engagement. Sign up for ou»»»

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»»»

Pakistan called for stronger economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia during a visit by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, who held talks with the country’s top leadership in Islamabad. The visit, the first by a senior Saudi official since a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, came a»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced on Sunday the success of operational and technical efforts in restoring the full pumping capacity through the East-West pipeline, amounting to approximately seven million barrels per day, and recovering the affected volumes from the Manifa field production of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya, resulting in casualties 12-04-2026 12:33 PM Latest »»»

Mumbai, India: Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said. Two-time Grammy nominee Bhosle breathed her last at the Breach Candy hospital where she was admitted with complaints of "extrem»»»

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»»»

Israeli strikes on a village near Sidon in south Lebanon on Saturday killed eight people and wounded nine others, five of them seriously, the Lebanese health ministry said. Earlier on Saturday, Israeli strikes killed 10 people in the Nabatiyeh district, including three emergency workers -- a day af»»»

Lebanese authorities said on Saturday that Israeli strikes have killed 2,020 people since the start of the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah last month. The new toll from the Lebanese health ministry includes 248 women, 165 children and 85 medical and emergency personnel killed, along wi»»»

Celebrated on April 12, Cosmonautics Day - also known as the International Day of Human Space Flight - honors the memory and historic achievement of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. The Soviet Air Force pilot became the first person to travel into space aboard the Vostok spacecraft. The historic 108-»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: As digital transformation accelerates, the need for technical expertise has expanded beyond the technology sector to encompass industries such as commerce, services, education, and healthcare. Companies are no longer searching for general technical talent, but for specific specializati»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Mohammad Ishaq Dar stressed Sunday, April 12, 2026, that his country will continue to play its role to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the days t»»»

Pakistan's foreign minister insisted on Sunday Washington and Tehran must uphold a ceasefire agreement, after marathon talks between the two sides to end the war in the Middle East ended without an agreement. "It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire," said»»»

Sydney, Australia: Australia pledged Au$2.5 million ($1.7 million) in aid to Pacific neighbours Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands Sunday, April 12, 2026, after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11. In Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New G»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday said temporary technical issue are affecting its services across different channels. In a response to users who complained of service disruptions including including parking payments, RTA said on social media: "There is a temporary technical is»»»

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»»»

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Cambodia has urged Thailand on April 12, 2026, to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly clashes last year. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Saturday that he "strongly hopes" the two neighbours will »»»

Dubai: A foreign driver has been fined Dh10,000 and had her licence suspended for three months after losing control of her vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a traffic accident that damaged two cars. The Dubai court found the driver guilty of driving “in an abnormal condi»»»

The first direct high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran since 1979 ended without agreement on April 12 after more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the main obstacle. »»»

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»»»

Dubai: A hospital in Dubai and a doctor have been ordered to compensate a couple after the loss of their unborn child, with a court awarding Dh100,000 in moral damages. The Court of First Instance found that, while it could not be definitively established that earlier intervention would have saved »»»

Dubai: “I love the people of Dubai… they work very hard and they party harder.” That was Asha Bhosle, wry, observant, and completely at ease, when I met her ahead of her concert in the city. It was such a perfect, unfiltered read of Dubai, delivered with that trademark glint in her eye. But my firs»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Dubai is accelerating its push towards smarter, more commuter-friendly mobility, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing 726 modern bus shelters across key areas of the emirate marking a major upgrade to everyday public transport experience. The project, which serves more tha»»»

Doha: Al Arabi secured a commanding 81-65 win over Al Sadd to advance to the semi-finals of the Qatar Basketball Cup for the 2025-2026 season, at Al Gharafa Hall yesterday. The result completes the semi-final lineup for the 13th edition of the tournament. Al Arabi set the tone early. They controlle»»»

Doha, Qatar: Demonstrating sustained momentum, Qatar’s land transport sector achieved a strong and positive performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 with continued growth across key services and regulatory activities. In a post on its X platform yesterday, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has r»»»

At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. Jean Henri Petit, head of Civil Protection for Haiti's Nord Department, said the stampede occurred at the Laferriere Citadel, an early-19th-centur»»»

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: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi has discussed the latest regional developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Republic of Lebanon H E Youssef Raji. The talks over the phone on Friday put a particular focus »»»

Doha, Qatar: In just over three months, the Years of Culture partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding, and human connection. Years of Culture Adviser on Latin A»»»

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»»»

Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate. The cyclone crossed the coast near the Maketu Peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130 kph (80 mph), heavy rain and large swells, national weather provi»»»

Doha: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Friday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru, H E Hugo de Zela. The call addressed the latest developments in the region in light of the ceasefire agreement between the US and»»»

Wellington: A category 3 tropical cyclone pummelled New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, triggering flooding and damaging infrastructure but authorities were relieved it bypassed Auckland, the country's most populous city. Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in the Bay of Plenty on the east coast, where »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has revealed that its grant-funded feature film “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep”, by Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi, is set to have its world premiere in the “Un Certain Regard” section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, as stated in posts on DFI’s socia»»»

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