Trump to deliver 'important update' on Iran war in televised speech
Donald Trump will give an “important update” on the Iran war in a prime-time televised address to the American nation on Wednesday evening, which is expected to reiterate the president's timeline for rolling back US military operations in the region. US President Donald Tru»»»
White House address: Trump says Iran war goals nearing completion - UPI.com
1 of 6 | President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Trump used the address to update the public on the month-long war in Iran. Pool photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President »»»
Ordnance falls from fighter jet over Issyk-Kul: Details from Defense Ministry - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan issued an official statement regarding reports of ordnance falling from an aircraft. According to the ministry, on March 31 at approximately 5.25 p.m., a Su-25 aircraft from the Russian airbase in Kant, while conducting training flights using training air-launc»»»
Orbán: If we do not want Hungary to be stripped of its resources, we need a national government
At a campaign rally in Szentes, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary keeps a national government or ends up with a pro-Ukrainian one, arguing that the real question is whether Hungarians’ money stays in Hungary or is sent to finance the war. Opening the»»»
Oil price spike: Brent, WTI jump nearly 5% after Trump's Iran speech
Oil futures showed mixed movements Thursday morning (April 2, 2026) amid ongoing volatility tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. As of the latest snapshot: WTI Crude rose to $103.69, up +$3.57 (+3.57%). Brent Crude climbed to $105.53, up +$4.37 (+4.32%). Murban Crude (UAE benchmark) fell to $103.63, dow»»»
Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' for 2-3 weeks
US President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to attack Iran relentlessly over the coming two to three weeks, saying American forces were nearing completion of the war. "Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong," Trump said in an address to »»»
UAE residents told situation safe after defence operation against Iran aerial threats
UAE authorities (Ministry of Defence) confirmed the situation is safe following successful interceptions of Iranian missile and drone threats, allowing residents to resume normal activities while remaining cautious. Residents received official alerts via mobile phones acknowledging successful neutr»»»
UAE's air defence systems responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
Abu Dhabi: The UAE's air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said early on Thursday, as loud sounds were reported in several parts of the country. In a statement, the ministry said the noises heard across different areas were the r»»»
BALKAN BLOG: The connection between the Middle East conflict and Slovenia’s closely fought election
Allegations of foreign interference involving an Israeli private intelligence firm cast a shadow over Slovenia’s closely contested parliamentary election, highlighting how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly impacting domestic politics in Europe. »»»
Armenian PM strikes assertive tone in talks with Putin
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»
Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook
Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»
Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook
Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»
Pavela Mitova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Sofia 23rd 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. Pavela Mi»»»
Korneliya Ninova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Defiant Bulgaria National Movement for Sofia 25th and Blagoevgrad 1st 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. Korneliya»»»
Boyko Borissov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Sofia 25th and Plovdiv City 16th 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. Boyko Bor»»»
Ventsislav Asenov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Sofia Region 26th 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. Ventsisla»»»
Valeri Zhablyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP-United Left for Shumen 30th 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. Valeri Zh»»»
Delyan Peevski Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Blagoevgrad 1st and Kardzhali 9th 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. Delyan Pe»»»
Ivelin Mihaylov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Sofia 25th and Pleven 15th 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. Velichie »»»
UAE air defences intercept 5 ballistic missiles, 35 UAVs
ABU DHABI: The UAE air defences on Wednesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members o»»»
Ust-Luga and Primorsk to their lowest levels since pre-war time
Russia has lost over $1bn in oil export revenues Ukraine’s week-long attacks on its two most important Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. Weekly shipments through both ports have fallen by two-thirds. However, as U»»»
Armenian PM strikes assertive tone in talks with Putin
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»
The Observers - Bedouins in Israel’s Negev desert face bomb shelter shortage
As Iranian and Hezbollah air strikes on Israel continue, tens of thousands of Bedouins living in the country’s southern Negev desert have no access to shelters. While some NGOs are attempting to install mobile shelters, they are primarily calling on the government to take action, denouncing "discri»»»
Iran’s President to US People: Choosing Confrontation Will Affect Future Generations
The Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian sent on Wednesday a message to the American people, stressing that the Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futi»»»
Healey to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK Has More Jets Flying in the Region Than at Any Time in the Last 15 Years
British Defense Secretary John Healey revealed Wednesday that UK pilots and aircrew have flown over 1,200 hours on defensive missions across the Middle East since the conflict with Iran erupted, saying they have now had over 80 engagements together with RAF Regiment Gunners. In an interview with As»»»
Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander for Iraq – Ya Libnan
Share: Rescue workers inspect the scene of Israeli airstrikes, in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) The Lebanese health ministry said Wednesday that Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people, as Israel’s military sa»»»
Judge rules Trump not immune for Jan. 6 actions, Georgia phone call - UPI.com
President Donald Trump's speech at the Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, was not part of his official duties as president, a judge ruled Wednesday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled that a civil suit against President Donald Trump for his actions on Jan. 6, 2»»»
Houthi Red Sea attacks could drive oil to $140, Bloomberg Economics says
Global oil prices could surge to $140 per barrel if Houthi rebels target shipping in the Red Sea, potentially worsening what is already considered the largest energy disruption in history, according to a report by Bloomberg Economics. Analysts Dina Esfandiary, Ziad Daoud, and Becca Wasser estimate »»»
Russia says it has full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday its forces have seized full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv continues a campaign of drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure. Russia has long held more than 99% of Luhansk, one of four Ukrainian regions Moscow said »»»
Houthi Schools in Yemen Turned into Early Recruitment Camps
Since rising to power in 2014, Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, has systematically entrenched itself within the education system, rewriting curricula, renaming schools, and embedding ideological programs. Classrooms have become a frontline in a broader struggle over identity and influence, and»»»
How ghost robotic kamikaze boats broke the back of Iran's 'swarm' tactics in Hormuz: What happens next
For decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) built a strategy around one narrow stretch of water — the Strait of Hormuz, just 33km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, yet carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil every day. It was designed as a trap. Mines seeded beneath the surfa»»»
What Bulgaria and Ukraine Actually Signed in Kyiv
The political noise around the agreement signed by Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 30 in Kyiv has largely drowned out what the document actually says. The caretaker government has since published the full text, and the picture it paints is considerably »»»
UAE responds to Iranian missiles and drones, residents alerted safe
UAE residents have received a mobile alert from the Ministry of Defence confirming that the situation in the country is currently safe, following earlier warnings about potential missile threats. The message, sent across the UAE, thanked residents for their cooperation and reassured the public that»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Deir Siryan school playground with a drone strike: statement 45 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Deir Siryan school playground with a drone strike: s»»»
How ghost robotic kamikaze boats broke the back of Iran's 'swarm' tactics in Hormuz: What happens next
For decades, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) built a strategy around one narrow stretch of water — the Strait of Hormuz, just 33km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point, yet carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil every day. It was designed as a trap. Mines seeded beneath the surfa»»»
IEA, IMF and World Bank to Coordinate Response to Middle East War's Impact
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group to maximize their response to the significant economic and energy impacts of the war in the Middle East. In a joint statement, the three global bodies note»»»
UAE could join US-Israeli war against Iran – WSJ
The United Arab Emirates is getting ready to become the first Gulf nation to commit its military to the US-Israeli war against Iran, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing Arab officials. Since the start of the conflict a month ago, the UAE has been hit by some 2,500 Iranian missiles and dron»»»
UAE responds to Iranian missiles and drones; residents receive emergency alerts
The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid ongoing regional hostilities. Authorities have urged residents to stay in safe locations, follow verified government updates, and remain alert as the»»»
Organization Urges Parties to Prioritize Media Literacy
The Media Literacy Coalition (MLC) on Wednesday called on all political parties taking part in the April 19, 2026 parliamentary elections to include media literacy as a national priority in their programmes. "Regardless of who wins the elections, we urge parties to unite around the importance of me»»»
Hezbollah’s Surface-to-Air Missiles Challenge Israeli Superiority, Heavy Rocket Salvos Strike Enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage: statement 46 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Socialist Party Leader Says Parliament Sitting Failed to Address Fuel Prices
Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chairman Krum Zarkov described Wednesday's sitting of the National Assembly as a failure in its primary task of addressing the key concern for Bulgarian citizens: fuel prices. Speaking at a briefing with journalists in Ruse, Zarkov said the BSP had taken the initiati»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established artillery emplacement of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Rab Thalathin with a barrage of rockets: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the “Hermes 450 – Zik” type in the skies of the town of Ainata with a surface-to-air missile: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the “Hermes 450 – Zik” type in the skies of the town of Ainata with a »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank at the Friez hill in the town of Ainatha with an attack glider and achieved a direct hit: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank at the Friez hill in the town of Ainatha with an attack glider and achieved a direct hi»»»
Suspect charged after car hit pedestrians in English city
London: A 36-year-old man accused of driving a car into several people on a street in a central English city was remanded in custody Wednesday following his first court appearance. Sandhu Ponnachan was charged with six counts over the incident in Derby on Saturday night, police announced late Tuesd»»»
Iran Guards say Hormuz strait 'will not be opened to enemies'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards insisted on Wednesday that the strategic strait of Hormuz will remain closed to the country's "enemies" as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would only consider a ceasefire if it was reopened. "The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is also firmly and dominantly under t»»»
Liberation of LPR Marks Shift to Tougher Russian Demands in Ukraine Talks - Analyst
By liberating the Lugansk People’s Republic, Russia is signaling that it has lost faith in negotiations with Zelensky, who offers “nothing but empty talk and publicity stunts," military analyst Alexei Leonkov, editor of Arsenal of the Fatherland, tells Sputnik. There will be new demands from Russia»»»
Huge Fire after Drone Attack Hits Engine Oil Warehouse in Iraqi Kurdistan
A drone strike caused a massive fire at the storage facilities of an engine oil firm in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan on Wednesday, the regional government and the company said. Iraq has been increasingly and unwillingly drawn into the war started by Israel and the US on February 28, with strikes tar»»»
Israel rejects French defense ties amid dispute over blocked ammo flight
Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced retaliatory steps against France after US President Donald Trump openly criticized the European NATO member for refusing to allow access to its airspace for arms shipments being delivered to the Middle East. Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump described»»»