Al Shamal in strong position to clinch first QSL title ahead of decisive phase
Doha, Qatar: Following a series of surprising results in the previous round, Al Shamal have moved into a realistic position to challenge for their maiden Qatar Stars League (QSL) title. With a game in hand, Al Shamal know that if they win all three of their remaining matches, they will secure the F»»»
Video undermines ICE claims of attack during non-fatal shooting of Minneapolis man - UPI.com
Video shows that ICE agents were lying about the shooting of a person in Minneapolis during a Department of Homeland Security operation in that city seeking to crack down on illegal immigration. File Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Video evidence released Monday shows the lead-up to an I»»»
Dubai Bling star Ebraheem Al Samadi on social media backlash over 'football' comment: 'I never targeted anyone'
Dubai: “I never mentioned a name! If someone assumes I’m speaking about them, that’s their problem.” At his villa in Jumeirah, seated at his dining table, Dubai Bling reality show star and UAE businessman Ebraheem Al Samadi is exactly what you expect: larger-than-life, disarmingly warm, and entirel»»»
Blasts Heard Near Erbil Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan as Factions Threaten US Interests
Two blasts were heard near Erbil's airport, which hosts advisers from the US-led anti-ISIS coalition, in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said on Monday. Some hours earlier, air defense systems downed four missiles headed towards the US consulate in Erbil, a security source told »»»
Taiwan Opposition Leader Heads to China in What She Calls a ‘Journey for Peace’
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is heading to China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she calls a “journey for peace” as Beijing calls for the self-ruled island to come under its control. The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes»»»
Former Australian Soldier Charged with Committing 5 War Crime Murders in Afghanistan
A former Australian soldier was charged on Tuesday with war crimes on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police said. Police have not confirmed the 47-year-old man’s name. He is expected to appear in a Sydney court later Tuesday, said Th»»»
Alia Bhatt faces backlash for hosting gig, but even Shah Rukh Khan didn’t always get it right
Dubai: When Alia Bhatt took on hosting duties at a recent Bollywood awards night in Mumbai, it should have been a mic-drop moment ideally. A mainstream Bollywood A-lister and a woman commanding the stage solo? That’s not just rare, it’s refreshing. Such privileges are often bestowed to male superst»»»
What’s new at the Philippine consulate in Dubai: Key services announced for April
Dubai: Filipinos in Dubai and the Northern Emirates have been encouraged to take note of important consular services and deadlines this April, as the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai rolls out initiatives aimed at supporting families and ensuring voter registration processes remain on track. I»»»
Panama Canal bridge explosion: 1 dead, two injured in fuel tanker blast
Panama City: One person died and two more were injured Monday after a truck carrying fuel exploded near a bridge that crosses the Panama Canal, authorities said. The incident occurred at a complex where tanker trucks are supplied with fuel, located next to the Bridge of the Americas, which traverse»»»
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng travels to China on 'peace mission'
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng travels to China on 'peace mission'
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng travels to China on 'peace mission'
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departed on April 7 on a trip she describes as a peace mission, as Beijing intensifies its "reunification" campaign, according to Reuters. The visit comes at a high-s»»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
Pakistan proposes a two-phase ceasefire deal to Iran war
Pakistan is proposing a two-phase ceasefire to the escalating war in Iran ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline threatening to destroy the country's power sector that would lead to a massive escalation. »»»
CAUCASUS BLOG: Armenian PM’s Moscow pushback plays to a domestic audience pre-election
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s unusually blunt comments to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last week indicate he was playing as much to a domestic audience ahead of the June general election as at recalibrating ties with Armenia’s long-time ally. »»»
JD Vance heads to Budapest to give final campaign push for Orban
US Vice President JD Vance will visit Budapest on April 7 for a joint press conference and rally with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, state news agency MTI reported on April 6. The press conference is scheduled for 1:20 PM CET at Orban’s office in the Carmelite Monastery, followed by a rally»»»
Investment Minister tours Dead Sea development zone to boost investment, accelerate development
AMMAN — The Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, carried out on Monday a field tour in the Dead Sea Development Zone, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the development and investment momentum and accelerate the pace of development of the region.The visit included a tour of a num»»»
US Supreme Court paves way to drop Capitol riot charges against ex-Trump ally Steve Bannon
The US Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the Justice Department to drop a criminal case against Steve Bannon, a one-time chief ally of President Donald Trump, who had been convicted of defying a congressional subpoena issued during the investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack. The U»»»
Trump operating in a 'carnival framework' that allows rule-breaking in domestic and foreign policy
US President Donald Trump's mixed messaging and conflicting signals have characterised the war in Iran. For more on the US president's increasingly bombastic rhetoric, and what's likely to happen next, FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Lisa Gaufman, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Democr»»»
War in the Middle East: 15 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least 15 people and wounded 39 on Sunday.»»»
Iran wartime killings increase as another protester hanged
Iran on Monday executed a 23-year-old man, Ali Fahim, who was convicted in connection with January's nationwide protests, marking the latest in a wave of politically charged hangings. Rights groups say Fahim and others faced torture, unfair trials and lack of access to legal counsel, as the country»»»
War in the Middle East: At least four killed in strike on Haifa
Iranian missiles hit the northern Israeli city of Haifa, where four people were found dead in the rubble of a residential building.»»»
Vietnam parliament elects party chief To Lam as president
Vietnam Communist Party boss To Lam was elected president by the National Assembly on Tuesday, capping his bid to centralise authority in a nation where senior cadres have traditionally governed collectively. After securing another term as the party's general secretary in January, Lam will now take»»»
Reports: Rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino - UPI.com
Rapper Offset, seen here watching Serena Williams play Danka Kovinic of Montenegro at the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships on August 29, 2022, was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday evening. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- The rapper Offset was wounded Monday»»»
'Vladimir Putin absolutely nervous' about Hungary's election, expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr Marc Roscoe Loustau, Affiliated Fellow at the Central European University, says that "next to Viktor Orban, the person who stands to lose the most in case of a Fidesz party loss is Vladimir Putin". According to press reports quoting intelligence officials, th»»»
Did Trump extend the Tuesday 8 PM (ET) 'deadline? What he actually said
US President Donald Trump delivered brief remarks captured in a video addressing a time-sensitive extension amid a "critical period" in the US-Israel war against Iran. The video was posted late on Monday by the White House itself, and simply reads: “Tomorrow, 8:00 PM Eastern Time.” In the video, Tr»»»
Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama (VIDEOS)
A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal next to the landmark crossing. The blast, reported in La Boca, Balboa, forced the immediate shutdown of traf»»»
Israeli military announces 'wave' of air strikes on Iran
Israel's military announced a "wave" of air strikes on Iran after US President Donald Trump's said that a truce proposal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran from international mediators was not yet enough. "A short while ago, the IDF completed an air strike wave with the aim of damaging Iranian terro»»»
Qatari Ministry of Defence announces interception of Iranian-launched drone attack
DOHA: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced that the State of Qatar was targeted on Monday by an attack involving a number of drones launched from Iran. The Qatar Armed Forces successfully intercepted and neutralized all incoming drones, the Ministry's statement said, carried by Qatar News Agenc»»»
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
Taiwan's main opposition leader will travel to China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cross-strait "peace", but the goverment warns Beijing will seek to stop US arms sales to the democratic island. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, who will become the party's first leader to vi»»»
Kuwait Ministry of Defence detects 14 ballistic missiles, 46 drones in 24 hours
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced that the armed forces detected 14 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 46 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours on Monday, all of which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures. The announcement wa»»»
Indian woman from Kerala dies in Sharjah, repatriated after a month
Sharjah: The mortal remains of an Indian expat woman, who died in Sharjah a month ago, were flown home late on Monday night, according to her family back home and community members here. The deceased has been identified as SKJ, 31, a mother of three children aged 10, eight and five, who live with t»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli minister’s storming of Al Aqsa Mosque
QNA Doha The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli National Security Minister under the protection of the occupation police, considering it a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a provocation of the feelings of Muslims worldwide. In a statement »»»
PM, Iranian FM discuss impacts of escalation on security, stability
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Dr. Abbas Araghchi. The call discussed the developments of the current escalation and its repercussions on regional security »»»
California records second-ever snowless April 1 at key location - UPI.com
For only the second time in recorded history, no measurable snow was found at Phillips Station, Calif., on April 1 during the California Department of Water Resources' snow survey. It was the worst number on record except for April 1, 2015, when there was no snow on the ground at all. The Californi»»»
Ivaylo Naydenov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Bulgaria Can for Pernik 14th and Vratsa 6th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivaylo Na»»»
Svetoslav Lavchiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Haskovo 29th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Svetoslav»»»
Hristo Radev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Targovishte 28th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Hristo Ra»»»
Krasimir Kamenov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Vidin 5th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Ivan Ivanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Ivan»»»