Further boosting bilateral ties and giving them fresh start at heart of FM–Libyan PM meeting
Tunis, April 11 (TAP) – Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid Dbeibah, expressed, during a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, and his accompanying delegation, his...»»»
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout
Baghdad: Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country's two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority. His election comes as Iraq is reeling from the fallo»»»
Over 6.57 Million Bulgarians Eligible to Vote on April 19
The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19. The update was provided by Deputy Chairperson and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva, who said preparations are continuing on schedule. Mateva stat»»»
Qatar reiterates support for Syria’s sovereignty and unity
Doha, April 11 (SANA) Qatar has reaffirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing its continued stance in backing the Syrian people. In a statement on the platform X, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Minister of State Mohammed Al-Khulaifi discussed develo»»»
Iraqi Parliament Elects Nizar Amedi as Country’s New President
The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, a largely ceremonial role, following a parliamentary election last November. Amedi, 58, is a former environment minister and has headed the political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (P»»»
Islamabad talks kick off with meeting between Pakistani PM and US Vice President
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks on Saturday in Islamabad with US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, as Islamabad expressed hope that the United States and Iran would engage constructively in the talks it is hosting to reach a lasting peace agreement following a»»»
Qatar rejects claims of payments, condemns attacks on civilian targets
DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansarihas strongly condemned ongoing attacks in the region, highlighting what he described as a “clear contradiction” in Iranian claims regarding their targets. In an interview»»»
Trilateral talks between US, Iran, and Pakistan begin in Islamabad
Islamabad: Trilateral talks between the United States, Iran, and Pakistan began today in Islamabad. Attended by Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, the talks aimed at reaching a permanent peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. In a press statement, a Pakistani source stated that the t»»»
US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Pakistan as War’s Fragile Ceasefire Holds
The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Iran'»»»
How Ukrainian spies are allegedly working against Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»
US wants conflict with Iran scaled down, not settled – ex-Gaddafi minister Moussa Ibrahim
Iran should not repeat the mistakes of Libya, which paid a heavy price for trusting the West, the North African country’s former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has warned ahead of the talks between delegations from Washington and Tehran. The first direct meeting between the sides since the U»»»
Vance, Iran delegation begin peace talks in Pakistan - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday. Delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting in Pakistan Saturday to discuss ending the war in Iran. Photo by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry/EPA A»»»
FM Nafti meets with members of Tunisian diplomatic mission in Libya
Tunis, April 11 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a meeting on Friday at the Tunisian embassy in Tripoli, with members of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives of Tunisian...»»»
Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce
Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period. Russia's»»»
French President, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Middle East tensions
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron says he has discussed the situation in the Middle East with thr Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during a recent call. In a post on X, Macron said he reiterated his full suppor»»»
Hezbollah MP slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel as strikes kill 10
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday reiterated his group's rejection of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, where authorities reported 10 people killed in Israeli attacks in the south. The office of President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that officials from Lebanon, Israel and»»»
Khamenei adviser says ignoring 'Hezbollah role' exposes Lebanon to 'security risks'
Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, said on X that Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam "should know that ignoring the unique role of the resistance and the heroic Hezbollah will expose Lebanon to irreparable security risks." "Lebanon's stability rests exclusively on cohesion be»»»
State Minister at Foreign Ministry meets US Special Envoy to Syria
Doha, Qatar: State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, met today with HE Tom Barrack, the US Special Envoy to Syria, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, developments in the situation in Syria and Lebanon were revie»»»
US official denies report Washington agreed to unfreeze Iran assets
Washington, United States: A senior US official denied on Saturday a report saying Washington had agreed to release Iran's frozen assets held in foreign banks. Iranian and US delegations have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan for talks aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. Tehran earlier said an»»»
Mauritius FM vows to reclaim Chagos Islands
Port Louis, Mauritius: Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful on Saturday vowed to "spare no effort" to reclaim the strategic Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, whose main island of Diego Garcia hosts a US-UK military base. "We will spare no effort to seize any diplomatic or legal avenue to c»»»
Foreign minister meets with Tunisian expats in Libya
TUNIS, April 11 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, had a meeting, on Friday, in Tripoli with a number of Tunisian expatriates living in Libya, as part of his visit to the Libyan capital to attend...»»»
FM and his Libyan counterpart discuss cooperation and African integration
TUNIS, April 11 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Friday in Tripoli with his Libyan counterpart, Taher Al-Baour, on the sidelines of his participation in the inauguration ceremony of the...»»»
New Zealand braces for cyclone Vaianu, thousands evacuated
Wellington, New Zealand: Authorities in New Zealand have ordered thousands of residents to evacuate their homes as the country’s North Island braces for the approach of Cyclone Vaianu, amid warnings of coastal flooding and landslides. New Zealand's Meteorological Service said the cyclone is expecte»»»
Three weeks of fuel, 170 million people: Inside Bangladesh’s worsening fuel shortage
“My daughter is sleeping in the ICU of a hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka and I have been in the queue at the Trust filling station since 1:30 AM. It is now a quarter to three... If I cannot get fuel, I will leave the bike on the road and just walk away. I do not have the strength left in my body to pu»»»
Delegations Meet Pakistani PM Ahead of Expected Iran-US Talks
Iran’s delegation, headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, as part of high-level diplomatic engagements ahead of expected talks with US officials later on Saturday. US Vice President JD Vance also met with the Pakistani PM, media reports said. P»»»
US and Iran Envoys Meet Pakistani PM as Negotiations Kick off
Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin negotiations towards a deal to end the Middle East war unleashed six weeks earlier by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With the talks under way at Islamabad's Serena Hotel, Iranian med»»»
Bozhinovska and Landau sign memorandum on strengthening energy security
Skopje, 8 April 2026 (MIA) – A Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing the security of natural gas supply was signed by Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau during the official visit of the Macedonian governm»»»
Pakistan PM meets US Vice President as Islamabad talks begin
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance, marking the opening phase of a high-level diplomatic process focused on regional stability and conflict resolution, as the Islamabad talks formally commenced. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»
Ukraine Can Play Useful Role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain Says
Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology as among the best in the world. Britain has organized discussions this month among more than 30 nations on how to reopen the strait, amid an »»»
[Interview] Hungarian scientist László Mérő: ‘The language of Fidesz is unmistakably Nazi speech’
László Mérő, mathematician and psychologist: “Hungarians are an accepting, tolerant, friendly people. This hatred has been deliberately stoked.” After the 2010 election, you responded to Fidesz’s two-thirds victory in a relatively optimistic article. At the time, you thought it might bring an end t»»»
Sheikh Hamdan thanks Indian students for heartfelt rendition of UAE national anthem
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has expressed his thanks to Indian students who have performed the UAE national anthem using traditi»»»
Justice Minister Adamant that Sarafov Cannot Continue as Acting Prosecutor General
The statutory time limit introduced by the legislature for temporarily performing the duties of Prosecutor General is six months, yet Borislav Sarafov has held the post for nearly three years, and in this situation there is no way he can continue to perform the functions of Prosecutor General, said»»»
Developing Suez Canal area starts in East Port Said
by Maye Kabil “It is only one of the thousand steps” on the road of developing the country, was how president Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi referred to the New Suez Canal in his speech during the opening ceremony held to celebrate the opening of the enlargement work of the historical waterway. Many projects»»»
India–UAE ties: Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Abu Dhabi to review strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday landed at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Jaishankar will be in the UAE from April 11-12 as a part of an official visit and will be meeting the leadership of the UAE to review close cooperation and deepen the Comprehensive Strateg»»»
Why a 10-year-old Dubai student’s letter moved Sheikh Hamdan and KHDA officials
Dubai: A 10-year-old Indian student has shared her joy and pride after her letter to the leadership expressing gratitude for life in Dubai has been acknowledged by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of »»»
LIVE UPDATES: US–Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan
Talks between the US and Iranian delegations will take place in Islamabad, with Pakistan acting as a mediator in hopes of achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East. Ahead of the highly anticipated US-Iran peace talks, preparations are in full swing in Islamabad. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsi»»»
The 2026 Annual Olive Exhibition Opens in the city of Khoms
The 2026 Olive Exhibition in the city of Khoms opened yesterday, under the auspices of the General Union of Chambers of Commerce and organized by the Khoms Chamber of Commerce. the General Union of Chambers said this prominent economic and agricultural event reflects the importance of supporting an»»»
UAE praises resilience through national unity and effective institutions
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chai»»»
North Korean Leader Kim Backs China’s Push for ‘Multi-polar World’ in Talks with FM
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un voiced support for China’s push to build a “multi-polar world” and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, state media said Saturday. During the meeting Friday, Kim said his government will fully s»»»
Taiwan Spotted Chinese Warplanes as Xi Met Opposition Leader in Beijing
Taiwan's defense ministry said on Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China's president was meeting the Taiwanese opposition leader. Late on Friday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwa»»»
Russia and Ukraine Set to Begin Easter Truce
A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4:00 pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period, AFP said. »»»
Colombia retaliates with 100 percent tariffs on Ecuador
Bogotá: Colombia slapped 100 percent tariffs on Ecuadorean imports on Friday in response to a similar move by its South American neighbor the day before, the Ministry of Commerce said. The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa cr»»»
Egypt, Russia Hope to Speed up Construction of El Dabaa Nuclear Plant
Egypt and Russia are pushing to accelerate construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and keep it on schedule. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat stressed the need for closer coordination between Egyptian and Russian institutions to deliver the project. Meeting»»»
Polls: Israelis Favor Resuming War with Iran, Netanyahu Likely to Lose Election
Three opinion polls conducted in Tel Aviv on Friday showed that an overwhelming majority of Israelis view the war against Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah as a failure for US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while supporting a resumption of the fighting to achieve t»»»
On This Day, April 11: Ill-fated Apollo 13 blasts off - UPI.com
On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the third U.S. moon-landing mission. 1 of 6 | An Apollo 13 flight plan signed by astronauts James A. Lovell, John L. "Jack" Swigert and Fred W. Haise waits to be auctioned off at Sotheby's Space Exploration sale »»»
US, Iran Teams in Pakistan ahead of 'Make-or-Break' Talks
Senior US and Iranian leaders were in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for negotiations to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance»»»
Türkiye, Syria Advance Strategic Partnership to Support Reconstruction
Türkiye and Syria are moving to forge a broad strategic partnership spanning all areas of cooperation, backing reconstruction and efforts to restore stability after 14 years of war. A flurry of meetings in recent days has aimed to accelerate coordination between the neighbors across multiple sector»»»
Lebanon Asserts Itself at Israel Negotiations, Undermining Hezbollah and Iran
Lebanon is set to enter direct negotiations with Israel for the first time, marking a fundamental shift in how the state manages the conflict and underscoring its insistence on sovereign decision-making free of external tutelage. The shift follows Iranian attempts to preserve what is known as the “»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Negotiators arrive in Pakistan for Iran-US ceasefire talks
Doha, Qatar: High-profile officials from Iran and the US are in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, for the highly-anticipated ceasefire talks, which Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described as "make or break". Pakistan has declared a two-day holiday, and deployed 10,000 security personnel o»»»