Share: Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on the disa»»»

MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain met on Thursday in Manama with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to discuss the latest regional and international developments. The discussions focused on the situation in the region and its security and economic repercu»»»

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 Portugal Paulo Rangel. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the region in light of the announcement of a ceas»»»

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer arrived in Doha on Thursday for a working visit to Qatar. The British PM and his accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin»»»

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over the inaction of European allies during the war with Iran. Trump, according to sources close to bloc chief Mark Rutte who spoke to Bloomberg, has issued an ultimatum to its members demanding a commitment to help secure the Strait of Hormuz “withi»»»

In accordance with the directives of the Tripoli-based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, and as part of his government’s ‘‘Return of Life’’, a high-level delegation from the Tripoli government held a series of official meetings in the Sultanate of Oman, at the invitation of the Omani si»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer arrived in Doha this evening for a working visit to the country. The PM and his accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdu»»»

Islamabad: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed support for the State of Qatar, praising its leadership's "wisdom and restraint" in responding to recent regional developments. In a statement on X platform on Thursday, HE Sharif said that he had»»»

In Beirut, Lebanon’s leadership signaled it is moving forward with its decision to keep negotiations in official hands, alongside efforts to place all weapons under state control. The government took a further step by ordering the army and security forces to immediately reinforce full state authori»»»

A Hezbollah lawmaker on Thursday reiterated his group's rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered his cabinet to begin talks with Beirut. "We reiterate our rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon»»»

Israel and Lebanon will hold talks next week in Washington after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered direct talks, a source familiar with the situation told AFP Thursday. The talks are expected to take place at the U.S. State Department, the source said on condition of anonymity, afte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer has arrived in Doha on Thursday evening for a working visit to the country. The British Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State at the Ministry of »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of operations at several energy facilities following recent Iranian attacks to Iran, according to a source at the Ministry of Energy. According to Saudi Gazette, the source said that the strikes targeted major refining sites, including SATORP in Juba»»»

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed support for the State of Qatar, praising its leadership's "wisdom and restraint" in responding to recent regional developments. In a statement on X platform on Thursday, Sharif said that he had sp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad received Thursday a phone call from Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Nati»»»

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has convened the Industrial Resilience and Supply Chain Continuity Forum in Abu Dhabi, bringing together ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, and financial institutions to accelerate coordinated responses to mounting global trade an»»»

Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has announced plans to develop a new commercial tower within Al Habtoor City in Dubai, with an investment exceeding Dh5 billion. The project forms part of the group’s broader expansion strategy in the UAE, as it continues to strengthen its footprint in key sectors acros»»»

By a final ruling issued on Thursday, Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) left without consideration two motions entered by the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) in a case concerning Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. A duplicate copy of the ruling will»»»

Skopje, 7 April 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska met Tuesday in Washington with representatives of the Chevron Corporation, dedicated to the enhancement of energy cooperation and ensuring stable and diversified supply with oil and liquified natural gas»»»

Share: Tehran chose Hormuz over its proxies—proving once again that its wars are never its own, but fought by others to serve its interests alone By : Ali Hussein- Lebanese Political Analyst If anyone is still confused about whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire deal, Iran’s actions—not its»»»

People flee from areas the Israeli army has warned could come under attack in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 9 (UPI) -- Lebanese officials engaged Thursday in intensive diplomatic contacts to confirm the country's inclusion in the Pakistan-mediated U.»»»

In an apparent attempt to divert attention from GUGI’s failed North Sea operation, the Kremlin’s propaganda outlet TASS on Thursday accused Norway of assisting Ukraine in preparing attacks on Russian vessels in the Barents and Norwegian Seas. “The criminal Kyiv regime, with the assistance of milita»»»

Lebanon wants a ceasefire before starting any negotiations with Israel, a Lebanese government official told AFP on Thursday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered his cabinet to begin direct talks with Beirut. "Lebanon wants a ceasefire before starting negotiations," s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Netanyahu: Negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and regulating “peace” relations between “Israel” and Lebanon 09-04-2026 19:03 PM»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible if the United States complies with its obligations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday. "Safe passage of vessels through this waterway, based on regulations and in coordination with the Ir»»»

Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he has instructed Israel’s Cabinet to open direct negotiations with Lebanon. “In light of Lebanon’s repeated calls to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the Cabinet yesterday to open direct negotiations with Lebanon as s»»»

In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations “as soon as possible” with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the two countries. "In light of Lebanon'»»»

Caretaker Regional Development Minister Nikolay Naydenov met with representatives of the Association of Specialized Road Assistance Providers in Bulgaria, who staged a protest earlier on Thursday, the ministry's press office said. Naydenov said the Road Infrastructure Agency is responsible for buil»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the call, they reviewed regional developments, particularly the latest developments regarding the ceasefire agreement be»»»

Not so long ago, US President Donald Trump openly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12. From a diplomatic standpoint, urging citizens of another country to vote for a specific candidate is contentious, to say the least.»»»

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Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev met his supporters at Festivalna Sports Hall in Vidin, the coalition’s campaign headquarters announced on Thursday. Radev presented the formation as an alternative for restoring trust in the state. Among the main priorities, Radev highlighted the "dismantling»»»

At a campaign rally in Sopron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a speech centered on national sovereignty, economic security, and the stakes of the upcoming election, presenting the vote as a decisive choice about Hungary’s future. Opening his remarks, Prime Minister Orbán stressed that the ca»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he ordered his cabinet to open direct talks with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and establish "peace relations" between the two countries. "In light of Lebanon's repeated requests to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the cabinet »»»

Public officials are attempting to exert improper influence over the electoral process, Bulgaria’s caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said at a briefing in Ruse. He cited specific cases involving a mayor in northwestern Bulgaria and a deputy mayor in a border town. “In one case in northwestern»»»

Paris, France: The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year's edition on Thursday packed with historical dramas, "gentleness" and even football, with the absence of major Hollywood studios set to dial down the American razzle-dazzle of previous editions. Festival director Thi»»»

Ankara, Apr. 9 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani affirmed that Syria and the Republic of Türkiye have inaugurated a new phase of relations based on strategic partnership and mutual respect. Speaking during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hak»»»

The US underestimated the importance of Lebanon for Iran when excluding it from the ceasefire deal, Beirut-based security analyst Ali Rizk tells Sputnik. "By once again taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranians are telling the Trump administration: 'If you want this deal to succeed, you »»»

While a Northern Fleet Akula-class submarine sailed out from the Kola Peninsula as a diversion, other Russian naval units from the Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research (GUGI) began a covert operation, conducting suspicious activity around critical undersea infrastructure in Norwegian and British m»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has notified European institutions and the US Congress of alleged gross interference by Bulgaria's Interior Ministry in the electoral process ahead of the April 19 parliamentary elections, the party said on Thursday. The signals call for an investigation i»»»

Seoul: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Korea HE Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Hamar participated in the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Korea HE Koo Yun-cheol with the heads of diplomatic missions of the GCC countries accredited to»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who is on a visit to the UAE. During the meeting, they discussed developments in the Middle East and their serious implications for regional and international securit»»»

The British Ministry of Defense and Defense Secretary John Healey revealed Russian submarines recently conducted "nefarious activity" around underwater cables and pipelines north of Britain. File Photo by Andy Rain/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- The British Ministry of Defense revealed Russian submarines con»»»

While a Northern Fleet Akula-class submarine sailed out from the Kola Peninsula as a diversion, other Russian naval units from the Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research (GUGI) began a covert operation, conducting suspicious activity around critical undersea infrastructure in Norwegian and British m»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday asked his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif, to affirm that the ceasefire should include Lebanon, according to the German news agency (dpa). In a phone call with Sharif, Salam “requested confirmation that the ceasefire must cover Lebanon, to preve»»»

The Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria Thursday voiced "serious concern" over a competency model for top judicial appointments, unveiled earlier the same day by the Justice Ministry. More specifically, they argue that the way the model was presented "creates the impression of a formally conduct»»»

There are problems on the southeastern bypass of Plovdiv, but they are solvable, said caretaker Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Nikolay Naydenov, speaking to journalists on Thursday about the repair of the bypass of Bulgaria's second-largest city. The minister was in Parvenets, Pl»»»

Voters across India’s Assam and Kerala states, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry, turned out in large numbers on Thursday in closely watched Assembly elections seen as a key test of political momentum for both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition alliances. With polling»»»

Six weeks ago, Russia was marginalised; it could barely find a buyer for its oil, but thanks to the Trump administration, all that is now water under the bridge. Since the introduction of the new Trump oil sanctions at the»»»

Iran-linked hacking group Handala claimed on April 9 to have breached the personal devices of former Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, publishing what it said were more than 19,000 confidential images and videos from secret military assignments. »»»