Calls for US-Iran Truce to Extend to Lebanon after Israeli Strikes
Calls were mounting on Thursday for the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people. US President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the Middle East war after agreeing a two-week tru»»»
Defense chief says plan to cut border unit troops to be executed 'gradually' by 2040 - UPI.com
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, seen here in a plenary session at the National Assembly, said Thursday that his ministry plans to reduce the number of troops deployed to border units "gradually" by 2040. Photo by Yonhap Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Thursday that his ministry plans to reduce th»»»
Third of March Lead Candidate Ivan Kolev Hands Out Easter Sweet Breads in Yambol
Third of March coalition lead candidate Ivan Kolev handed out hundreds of Easter sweet breads baked in his own bakery to residents of Yambol, the coalition’s regional campaign headquarters said on Thursday. The giveaway took place at three locations in the city, where Kolev also spoke with local pe»»»
5 unanswered questions on the US-Iran ceasefire
The United States and Iran suddenly announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, and there are myriad open questions about what happens next. Israel has also agreed to the truce, though it reportedly did so reluctantly. Both Washington and Tehran have claimed victory, but it’s too early to declare th»»»
North Korea tests electronic warfare systems, cluster-bomb missile - UPI.com
North Korea said Thursday it conducted a series of weapons tests this week, including missiles tipped with a cluster-bomb warhead and electronic warfare systems. This January file photo shows the North's test-fire of a multiple-rocket launcher system. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 9 (UPI) -- »»»
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
US President Donald Trump said on April 8 that all American military forces, ships and aircraft would remain deployed in and around Iran until the terms of the ceasefire agreement are fully met, warning that otherwise "the shootin' starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen »»»
Putin Made No Decisions on Easter Truce as to Date - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has not made any decisions on an Easter truce as to date, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "As of today, the Supreme Commander has not made any decisions," Peskov told reporters, answering a question about a possible Easter truce.»»»
Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock
LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan's solar power push has cushioned the full impact of the war in the Middle East, analysts said, despite lingering concerns over fuel supplies and rising prices.A study published last month assessed that the uptake of solar around 2018 helped the country avoid more than $1»»»
Drone Strike Kills 12, Including Children, in Sudan's Darfur
A drone strike on Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed 12 civilians, including six children, a medical source and local activists said Thursday. A medical source told AFP that those brought to the town's hospital included 12 dead, among them six children, including three secondary school »»»
Media Review: April 9
ENERGY - ECONOMY 24 Chasa reports in an extensive article that the Bulgarian caretaker Government is actively managing the impact of global energy tensions on domestic prices, monitoring goods and fuel, and providing targeted support to transport and vulnerable sectors. Ceasefire developments in th»»»
DOJ indicts Army veteran for leaking information to journalist - UPI.com
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Army veteran will leaking classified information to a journalist. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have arrested and charged an Army veteran with top secret clearance on accusations of sharing classified »»»
How Sharjah’s new university partnership will drive tourism, opportunities in the UAE
Sharjah: The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have joined forces to boost tourism innovation while giving students real-world experience in the UAE’s growing tourism sector. The partnership has been formalised on April 8 with th»»»
Palestinian Health Ministry: Israeli Fire Kills One in West Bank
The Palestinian health ministry said on Thursday that Israeli forces fatally shot a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank a day earlier, while the Israeli military said an off-duty soldier fired at a stone-thrower. The Ramallah-based Palestinian health ministry said 28-year-old Alaa Khaled Moha»»»
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers after 40 days of closure
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Around 3,000 Palestinian worshippers were able to perform the Fajr prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, 40 days after it had been closed by Israeli occupation forces. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), citing the Jerusalem Governorate's report, reported that thousands of wors»»»
Government Ends State-Funded Roadside Assistance, Leaves Service to Free Market
Caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov announced Thursday that the government halts payments for roadside assistance services currently provided under road maintenance contracts, shifting the activity entirely to the free market. Speaking to journalists at a joint»»»
Beirut’s repeated destruction: How illegal weapons have devastated Lebanon’s capital.
The modern history of Beirut is a chain of tragic ruptures that transformed the "Pearl of the East" from a radiant centre of commerce, culture, and coexistence into an open arena for regional and international conflict. It’s a city that pays the price for other people’s wars. »»»
Beirut’s repeated destruction: How illegal weapons have devastated Lebanon’s capital.
The modern history of Beirut is a chain of tragic ruptures that transformed the "Pearl of the East" from a radiant centre of commerce, culture, and coexistence into an open arena for regional and international conflict. It’s a city that pays the price for other people’s wars. »»»
Hezbollah Answers Israeli Massacres with Renewed Operations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Answers Israeli Massacres with Renewed Operations 09-04-2026 10:22 AM A Hezbollah fighter appears in a video released by the grou»»»
Iran Publishes Chart Showing It May Have Put Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Shaky Ceasefire Holds
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, in a message that may be intended to pressure the US as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further ne»»»
US-Iran Truce Shows Cracks as War Flares in Lebanon
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummeled the country, shaking a fragile truce less than 48 hours after it came into force. Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and negotiations aimed at ending a war that has »»»
Trump warns U.S. military to stay deployed amid cease-fire uncertainty - UPI.com
President Donald Trump warned late Wednesday that the U.S. military will remain deployed around Iran. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- U.S. military forces will remain deployed around Iran until a "REAL AGREEMENT" is reached and fully complied with, President Donald Trump w»»»
New Hormuz toll fee? A 'beautiful thing’, says Trump — could change global rules
Iran has warned ships near the Hormuz Strait must obtain “permission” from its naval forces before transiting the narrow waterway. It underscores Tehran’s grip over the strategic chokepoint. “You must receive permission from Iranian Sepah navy for passing through the strait. If any vessel tries to »»»
President Dan: Beyond the political battles that are inherent, we need a collaboration between institutions
President Nicusor Dan declared on Wednesday that, beyond the political battles, "which are inherent", Romania needs a collaboration between institutions in order to attract as much money as possible from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).Nicusor Dan was asked, in a press conference, »»»
President Dan says not consulted coalition leaders on appointment of major prosecutor's offices heads
President Nicusor Dan stated that the proposals for the heads of the major prosecutor's offices do not belong to the PSD and that he formed his own opinion about the candidates following discussions with dozens of prosecutors. He added he had not consulted the leaders of the governing coalition reg»»»
Escaped Wolf Forces School Closure in South Korea
A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. The male wolf -- born in 2024 and weighing about 30 kilograms - escaped from a zoo at a theme park in Daejeon, about 150 kilome»»»
North Korea Tests Advanced Weapon Systems — Reports
The DPRK’s Academy of Defence Science and Missile Administration conducted a series of tests of key weapon systems on April 6–8, KCNA reported. The tests included electromagnetic weapons, carbon fiber bombs, and tactical missile warheads, as well as verification of a mobile short-range anti-aircraf»»»
Vance Claims Lebanon Is Not Part of the Ceasefire
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Halting hostilities in Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, Vice President JD Vance claimed o Wednesday, further calling the matter a "misunderstanding". US President Donald Trump earlier on Wednesday said ending hostiliti»»»
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
Iran accuses US of violating three clauses of 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin
Iran accused the United States of violating three clauses of its 10-point negotiating framework on April 8, less than a day after the ceasefire took effect and two days before formal talks are due to begin in Islamabad. In»»»
COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario
In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
UAE, Kuwait intercept Iranian drones targeting oil and energy infrastructure
Kuwait's air defences intercepted a wave of 28 Iranian drones targeting the country on April 8, with some striking oil installations, power stations and water desalination plants in the south, causing significant damage. The United Arab Emirates also reported its air defences were firing at incomin»»»
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario
In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements governing one of the world’s most strategically important shippi»»»
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7. »»»
Iran accuses US of violating three clauses of 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin
Iran accused the United States of violating three clauses of its 10-point negotiating framework on April 8, less than a day after the ceasefire took effect and two days before formal talks are due to begin in Islamabad. In»»»
COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario
In less than three years, the GCC states have quietly built something the world has not fully reckoned with: the most concentrated and strategically significant digital infrastructure outside the continental United States. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracte»»»