The United Nations warned Friday that food insecurity was on the rise in Lebanon, with prices surging and supply chains disrupted as Israel has continued military strikes on the country. The U.N.'s World Food Program (WFP) said the entire food system in Lebanon was reeling from the conflict, with I»»»

US President Donald Trump has posted a horrific video of a woman being beaten to death at a Florida gas station earlier this month, using the killing to launch a blistering attack on former President Joe Biden and his immigration record. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the suspect»»»

The US is perceived as a threat by a significant portion of people in six leading European nations, a new opinion poll suggests. In Spain, a majority holds this view, it says. Politico, which commissioned the survey, said on Wednesday that these perceptions are linked to the policies of US Presiden»»»

European and Arab states have pressured Israel to stop targeting Beirut, a Western diplomat told AFP on Friday, two days after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that left more than 300 people dead. On Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military issued a warning of incoming strikes for large, densely p»»»

Police in Crete have arrested a 68-year-old man after they found undeclared weapons in his suitcase and then at his home in Hania. He is facing charges of importing and transporting weapons into the country. The man was stopped for a random check at Hania Airport on April 8, during which customs of»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s national instant payments platform Aani has surpassed 12.5 million users, state news agency WAM reported The platform, operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), is a key part of the country’s financial infrastructure transformation. Th»»»

April 9 (UPI) -- An Arkansas athlete donned 55 T-shirts and ran a half marathon to break a Guinness World Record and celebrate her weight loss journey. Meredith Smith ran the Fort Smith Half Marathon on March 30, 2025, while wearing her 55 layers of shirts, and Guinness World Records has now confir»»»

The almost apocalyptic rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” suddenly gave way to de-escalation. By the evening of April 7, it was announced that the US and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire; shortly afterward, Israel confirmed i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer departed Doha on Friday following a working visit to the country. His Excellency and his accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin »»»

Rome: One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity, the company said Friday. D&G said that Gabbana, 63, had resigned from his corporate positions as of January 1 "as part of a natural process of or»»»

Bulgarian Patriarch and Sofia Metropolitan Patriarch Daniil called on believers to bow before the Cross and accept Christ’s sacrifice with gratitude on Good Friday, speaking at St Nedelya Church ahead of the liturgy marking the day. He described Good Friday as the saddest day in Christianity, recal»»»

Beijing, China: China and North Korea should "enhance coordination" on international and regional issues, Beijing's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during talks on Friday, according to Chinese state media. Wang is on a two-day trip to the diplomatically isolated nuclea»»»

Brussels, Belgium: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital r»»»

The Artemis II team headed for a Friday re-entry to Earth after a historic lunar mission, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. The most crucial moments of the 10-day mission awaits them as they prepare for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.   »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Embassy in New Zealand has urged Emirati nationals in the country to exercise caution as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to affect several regions due to Cyclone “Faiano”. In an advisory, the mission called on citizens to remain vigilant and strictly follow safety instru»»»

Brussels: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital registrati»»»

The European Union announced on Friday that the Entry/Exit System is now fully operational across all Schengen Area countries, marking a key step in strengthening border security. In a statement, the European Commission said the system is an advanced digital framework designed to record the entry a»»»

A new concierge service will be launched at Manas International Airport, allowing passengers to pass all stages of their journey — from arrival to boarding — with personalized assistance and expedited procedures. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC has signed an agreement with Premium Pass KG LLC to introd»»»

Kyrgyzstan needs to develop the private sector as a key driver of the economy. Zheng Wu, ADB Country Director for the Kyrgyz Republic, said today at the Asian Development Bank’s press briefing on the Asian Development Outlook (ADO). According to him, economy of Kyrgyzstan continues to demonstrate h»»»

Healthcare is a core value for Vazrazhdane, said Tsveta Rangelova, the party's top-of-the-list candidate in the 1st multi-member constituency in Blagoevgrad, the party's press office reported on Friday. Rangelova outlined key priorities including improved access to healthcare across all regions, re»»»

Antwerp, Belgium: Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage. A port statement said the spill occurred during a "bunkering operation" -»»»

‘A fragile truce’. That is how US Vice-President JD Vance has described the current ceasefire that has raised hopes in the UAE, along with countless questions. It has felt fractured since the moment it was announced. Vance is due to play a key role at the talks this weekend in Pakistan, just a few »»»

Dubai: Residents across the UAE have responded to a call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the national flag, turning balconies, homes, and public spaces into powerful symbols of unity and resilience. Fro»»»

Deir Al Balah: Friday marks six months since Gaza’s ceasefire deal took effect, a milestone largely lost in the confusion over the new and even more fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli force»»»

BusinessNorth AmericaNASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdriveTimothy RooksNASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the Moon and Mars is not cheap or for the faint of heart. But who ends up covering the costs and what does everyone still on Earth get out of all this? https://p.dw.co»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A captured Ukrainian serviceman, Dmitry Semera, has described in a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Friday how Ukrainian tanks fired on their own forces with machine guns. The ministry said that Semera voluntarily surrendered to forces of Battlegroup Sever. "As w»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian EU Affairs Minister Janos Boka said on Friday that European Union agents are carrying out operations designed to meddle in Hungary's electoral process. Parliamentary elections in Hungary will be held on April 12. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Bruss»»»

In tonight’s edition, amid a surge in violence across Nigeria, Abuja opens mass trials for 500 suspected terrorists across 13 courtrooms under heavy security. Also, Benin heads to the polls this Sunday as President Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power. And, Algerian boxing star Imane Kh»»»

Dubai: It has been a daily test of balance, patience and emotional endurance, but UAE parents are determined to push through, with a little help from leaning on each other. The world of early morning meetings, school log-ins, deadlines and domestic routines continue, while one part of the house is »»»

Pakistan has imposed unprecedented security measures, reports Dawn. 10,000 police and security personnel have been deployed. Local holidays are declared, Article 144 bans public gatherings, and the Red Zone (home to embassies and government buildings) is completely sealed off. The Serena Hotel is r»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Oil production in Russia in 2026 is projected to be about 515 million tonnes, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday. "We proceed from the established forecast value ... 515 [million tonnes]," Novak told reporters. Russia's Energy Ministry, the Federal Antim»»»

FILE PHOTO: A picture illustration of U.S. dollar, Swiss franc, British pound and Euro bank notes January 26, 2011. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File Photo With the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) maintaining interest rates at 19% for deposits and 20% for loans to combat inflation, many investors»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has held talks with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer to discuss the latest regional and international developments. At the beginning of the meeting held in Lusail Palace on Friday, HH the Amir welc»»»

Dubai: 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 shared a stirring video on social media showing a massive UAE flag displayed on the Burj Khalifa, reflecting »»»

A 19-year-old man who was hospitalized early this week after being diagnosed with meningitis has been extubated and spoke with his doctors, the head of the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Employees (POEDIN), Michalis Giannakos, said on Friday. Giannakos said the patient, a veterinary stud»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its firm and supportive stance toward the sovereignty of Lebanese Republic, as well as its security, stability, and territorial integrity, in line with the aspirations of the Lebanese people for security, stability, and development»»»

US First Lady Melania Trump has made a surprise public statement about Jeffrey Epstein, denying that she had any meaningful relationship with the late financier and convicted sex offender, and insisting that he did not introduce her to Donald Trump. In remarks released by the White House on April 9»»»

Phnom Penh, cambodia: Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he said in a statement on Friday, April 10, 2026, and will stay in China for prolonged treatment for the disease. Doctors in Beijing "have confirmed that currently I have prostate cancer", the 72-year-ol»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer at HH the Amir’s office in Lusail Palace on Friday morning to discuss the latest regional and international developments. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed the»»»

A train enters Dorasan Station near the border with North Korea on Friday. South Korea resumed tourist rail service to the border station for the first time in over six years. Pool Photo by Yonhap Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Friday the resumption of tourist rail service to the border»»»

The foreign minister of Iran stated that safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz depends on cooperation with Iranian Armed Forces, contingent upon the opposing side’s adherence to ceasefire commitments and considering the technical constraints. In a telephone conversation with his South Korean»»»

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, seen here at a press conference in Singapore on March 2, 2026, said Friday the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz still remains largely blocked. Photo by Yonhap National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday the passage of ships through the Strai»»»

The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad on Friday, in a Pakistan-brokered effort to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a longer-term agreement after weeks of war that shook the Middle East and global energy markets. The negotiations come at a criti»»»

Paris, France: French energy giant TotalEnergies said Friday, April 10, 2026, that it had shut down a major refinery on the eastern Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia after it was damaged during the Middle East war. The Saudi energy ministry had announced Thursday "multiple attacks" recently on its oil and»»»

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui during their meeting at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang Wednesday. Wang is in North Korea on a two-day visit. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 10 (UPI) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met »»»

Dubai: In a country known for its cultural diversity, it often takes a simple, sincere gesture to remind people what unity truly looks like. That moment has been evident when a video of 13 Indian students performing the UAE national anthem using their country’s classical instruments has quickly cir»»»

As part of efforts to reduce systemic corruption and eliminate persistent corrupt mechanisms within the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) and other government agencies, a criminal case has been opened for corruption involving State Committee employees, other officials, and thir»»»

Vatican City: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Friday at the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a private audience expected to be dominated by the Iran war. The French leader, who arrived with his wife Brigitte after flying to Rome on Thursday, will meet the US pontiff and »»»

Rome, Italy: One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity, the company said Friday. D&G said that Gabbana, 63, had resigned from his corporate positions as of January 1 "as part of a natural proces»»»