Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday the country needed 500 million euros to address the war's humanitarian fallout, as a fragile 10-day ceasefire holds between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. The appeal came after a meeting in Paris between French President Emmanuel Macron and the Lebanese pr»»»

Rising tensions fuel fears of deeper China-Japan military conflict Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Takanami (R) leads the JMSDF fleet during the International Fleet Review to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the JMSDF, at Sagami Bay, off Yokosuka, south of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Macron: We must preserve Lebanon and its resilience, and we will rebuild the areas affected by the bombing 21-04-2026 20:51 PM Latest News »»»

LONDON: Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Here’s how ‌different countries are responding: Britain is looking to force older wind and solar generators onto fixed contracts in a bid to bring down consumer bills. T»»»

Europe and Poland’s auto industry lack a clear plan to compete with Chinese carmakers, who are moving faster and adapting more effectively, says Wojciech Drzewiecki of SAMAR. He argues the EU has sent mixed signals by pushing electric vehicles while repeatedly softening deadlines, leaving manufactu»»»

1 of 5 | Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage April 15 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The pontiff, who is on an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, spoke about his predecessor, Pope Francis, on Tuesday, the first anniversary of Francis' dea»»»

Somalia's acquisition of Pakistani JF-17 Block III fighter jets will enhance the security of commercial shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden — one of the world's most strategically important waterways — according to Sultan M. Hali, a retired Group Captain of the Pakistan Air Force. Earlier, media rep»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that Qatar continues to maintain ongoing communication with various parties, including the United States, to follow developments amid current tensions and to s»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of having repeatedly violated a temporary truce due to expire soon, with new peace talks mired in doubt after Tehran said it had not yet sent a delegation. The U.S. leader also touted Washington's strong negotiating position, even as uncertainty g»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe French President Emmanuel Macron: The truce in Lebanon must be expanded to allow sustainable stability 21-04-2026 20:47 PM Latest News Urge»»»

The Israeli military on Tuesday said two soldiers would receive 30 days of military detention and be removed from combat duty over the destruction of a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. The decision comes after widespread condemnation of a photo shared online showing an Israeli soldier us»»»

Tunis, April 21, 2026 (TAP) - The Secretariat of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) launched an AI Case Innovation Competition and Study Visit for African Youth.Prize winners will have the opportunity to...»»»

The US-imposed maritime blockade on Iran cannot be adequately understood in isolation from the broader equation of “sovereignty versus technological supremacy” that structures the ongoing rivalry between the United States and China. The swift and unequivocal response delivered by China’s Minister o»»»

Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) Holding will open reservations on Tuesday for “The Spine,” an EGP 69bn mixed-use development targeting first-phase delivery within four years, the company’s chief executive said. The National Bank of Egypt holds a 24.5 percent stake in the project, which boasts one of th»»»

Gaza: A number of Palestinians were injured Tuesday in attacks launched by the Israeli occupation since dawn across various areas of the Gaza Strip, which have so far resulted in the death of seven people. Local sources said that a number of civilians were injured when occupation aircraft targeted »»»

The Southern Poverty Law Center announced the Department of Justice is investigating it for its past use of paid informants. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- The Southern Poverty Law Center announced via YouTube Tuesday that it is now the target of an investigation b»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia has announced a major gas discovery off the east coast of Borneo, a find the government says will strengthen the nation’s energy security as the war in the Middle East forces countries to rethink dependence on imported fossil fuels. Preliminary estimates point to around 5 trillio»»»

WASHINGTON: US military officials on Tuesday called for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war. As part of President Donald Trump’s push to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillio»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has urged consumers to immediately stop using certain glass drinking cups sold by the Flying Tiger brand, citing potential health risks. In a social media statement, the Ministry said the 220ml cups sold during 2024 and 2025 were found to contain elevated »»»

Tunis, April 21 (TAP) - The United Nations Security Council must assume its responsibilities in maintaining regional and international peace and security, in a manner that ensures the enforcement of the rules of international law and international...»»»

RIYADH: After nearly 16 weeks of quiet skies since the last good opportunity to catch sight of a decent meteor shower, the wait is almost over for astronomers and amateur stargazers in Saudi Arabia. Dozens of named meteor showers recur annually at approximately the same time each year, 10 of which »»»

After eight snap elections in five years, Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, a 62-year-old reform-minded pragmatist with much political (he’s a former president) and military (he's also a former general) experience has just managed to gain an absolute majority of seats in the national parliament. It is, accor»»»

Women today are no longer defined by the need for empowerment, but by their role as leaders and decision-makers shaping the future, Sheikha Nada Bint Issa Al Mualla, Community Ambassador, said in a keynote address at the Tristar presents Limitless: The UAE Power Women’s Forum in association with Gu»»»

Every change to the Constitution must be carried out with particular responsibility, foresight, and respect for the institutional balance, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said in her remarks during a meeting of the Union of Bulgarian Jurists, marking Constitution Day and the professional holiday of ju»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is to reaffirm France’s full commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon and support for the country’s territorial integrity at a meeting Tuesday in Paris with Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Macron’s office said. Pakistan is preparing for a new round of talks betw»»»

A firecracker storage facility in southern India caught fire on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, police said, the second such incident in three days. Nakul Rajendra Deshmukh, police chief in Kerala state's Thrissur district, told AFP that rescue operations were "over" after the deadly fire, »»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of having repeatedly violated a temporary truce due to expire soon, with new peace talks mired in doubt after Tehran said it had not yet sent a delegation. The US leader also touted Washington's strong negotiating position, even as uncertainty grew »»»

France formally backed Egypt’s inclusion in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the two nations agreed to finalise a bilateral migration agreement in the coming weeks, officials announced following the inaugural French-Egyptian strategic dialogue on Monday. The talks in Cairo »»»

JAKARTA: An Indonesian court dismissed on Tuesday a lawsuit against Culture Minister Fadli Zon for having publicly denied that mass rapes occurred during deadly riots in 1998 targeting mostly ethnic Chinese in the country. In the unrest sparked by an economic crisis and anger over corruption, some »»»

WASHINGTON: US forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as it puts into place a global warning to track down vessels tied to Tehran. US forces “conducted a right-of-visit maritime interdiction” and boarded the M/T Ti»»»

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was unsure if midfield metronome Vitinha would be fit to play against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. The Portuguese central midfielder will miss PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Nantes on Wednesday due to a heel inflammati»»»

Rome: Italian flagship airline ITA Airways said Tuesday, April 21, 2026, it was increasing direct flights to India and Thailand this August, as the Iran war disrupts routes through the Middle East. Chief Executive Joerg Eberhart cited the "geopolitical landscape" in the decision to increase Rome-Ba»»»

US forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as it puts into place a global warning to track down vessels tied to Tehran. US forces “conducted a right-of-visit maritime interdiction” and boarded the M/T Tifani “withou»»»

Among advocates of process-first diplomacy, a familiar refrain has been especially common in recent days: diplomacy means talking to everyone, no adversary should be humiliated, and the only alternative to negotiation is war. These are not trivial principles. Engagement with adversaries has produce»»»

Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program and its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Iran has insisted that continuing its nuclear program is its sovereign right, while the US maintains that the program must be abandoned for good and the uranium surrendered. RT looks in»»»

Mounting international pressure on the Israeli occupation entity intensified this week, as European officials and global cultural figures escalated criticism over its military conduct in Lebanon and Gaza, with calls ranging from sanctions to sweeping cultural boycotts. Belgium Pushes EU Action Over»»»

JUBA: South Sudan will hold elections in December, the information minister vowed on Tuesday, after years of repeated delays and despite the country being on the verge of civil war. International observers have warned of a return to full-blown conflict as government forces under President Salva Kii»»»

BRUSSELS: German logistics company DHL Group is confident it can secure jet fuel for its planes in Europe into June, but has less certainty about supply across Asia, its chief executive said on Tuesday. The International Energy Agency said a week ago that physical shortages of jet fuel could begin »»»

Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran's approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are funded t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has found a marketplace structure and the remains of a mosque at the Al-Serrain archeological site, along with rare pottery bearing a Chinese stamp, discoveries that reflect the depth of the site’s commercial activity in ancient times. The commission has a»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is to reaffirm France's full commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon and support for the country's territorial integrity at a meeting Tuesday in Paris with Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Macron's office said. Pakistan is preparing for a new round of talks betw»»»

Buoyed by the election of a new leader in Hungary, Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to forge plans of action on multiple crises from the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian hybrid attacks, and economic instability as the war in Iran drives up energy prices worldwide. But it is the Europ»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic received a delegation of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Committee on Population, Resources and the Environment in the parliament building on Tuesday. Brnabic said she was very pleased to meet with th»»»

Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said he would order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, marking a sharp reversal of predecessor Viktor Orban’s policy. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Magyar said he would halt Hungary’s wit»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media Footage of Resistance Attack on Israeli Artillery Bunker in Occupied Golan 21-04-2026 16:06 PM Hezbollah Military »»»

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned a terrorist plot targeting national unity and stability in the United Arab Emirates, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. It praised UAE security forces for dismantling the group and arresting its members. In a statement, the ministry affirmed full so»»»

BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»

BSP leader Krum Zarkov will request a vote of confidence from the party’s National Council following the results of the early parliamentary elections held on April 19. Speaking at a news conference in the party headquarters Tuesday, he added he will resign immediately if he does not receive one. BS»»»

New Delhi: Sukhwinder Kaur battles the scorching sun as she trudges door-to-door in New Delhi as part of India's colossal exercise to count more than one billion citizens. Kaur is among three million census enumerators fanning out across cities and villages in an exercise that will help shape polic»»»

FOSHAN - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said on Tuesday in Foshan, China, that Chinese investments in Serbia had exceeded 7.2 bln euros and that the processing industry held potential for advancement of cooperation. Serbia's processing industry has already demonstrated»»»