Shipping firms adopt alternative routes amid rising global transport disruptions
London, April 10 (SANA) Global shipping companies are turning to unconventional routes as disruptions intensify due to the ongoing US-Israeli-Iranian war, accompanied by a sharp rise in transport costs. With no clear signs of a breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, companies have begun seeki»»»
Middle East ceasefire shaky, Netanyahu aims to reignite war – Marandi
The Middle East ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are based on extremely shaky ground, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has said, adding that Israel will do everything it can to reignite war in the region. Speaking to RT India on Thursday, Marandi, a political analyst and professo»»»
Hungary accuses Facebook of tilting election playing field against Orban
The Hungarian government has accused Facebook of interfering in the upcoming parliamentary election scheduled for Sunday by restricting the reach of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s posts while boosting the visibility of his main rival, opposition leader Peter Magyar. Speaking to Politico, government »»»
Thirteen Lebanese state security officers killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon
Beirut: Thirteen members of the Lebanese State Security were killed in an Israeli attack on southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported Friday that the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh was subjected to the most intense aggression since the beginning of the war, with Israeli warpl»»»
Subway and tram schedules for Friday and Saturday
Athens subway trains will end their run earlier on Good Friday and Saturday, Athens Urban Rail Transport has announced. Usually trains run later on Fridays and on a 24-hour basis on Saturdays, but not this weekend because of the Easter holiday. Thus, on Good Friday, the last Line 2 and Line 3 train»»»
European Union travel rules could slow tourists without EU passports - UPI.com
New rules for entry into the European Union might slow down people without EU passports. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The European Union has implemented a new digital border system for those traveling without an EU passport, and it's likely to cause long lines at airports and »»»
Tourist boat capsizes in northern India, killing at least 10
Lucknow: An overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in northern India on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead, officials said. The accident occurred near the temple town of Vrindavan, a major Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh state. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»
Northern Tunisia under spotlight of National Geographic
Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - Northern Tunisia, the historic birthplace of Carthage, is home to a rich heritage and stunning landscapes that the prestigious National Geographic magazine invites readers to rediscover over a weekend, far from the usual...»»»
U.S. firm to invest $230 million-plus in Argentine nuclear fuel plant - UPI.com
Nano Nuclear Energy corporate representatives pose in August with Dioxitek S.A. directors after the signing of a memorandum of understanding intended to lead to completion of the nuclear fuel plant in Argentina. Photo by NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. BUENOS AIRES, April 10 (UPI) -- U.S.-based Nano Nucle»»»
Trump Ahead of Iran Talks Says US Loading Up Ships With Weapons at Higher Level
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday, right before talks with Iran are expected, that the United States is loading up vessels with weapons in a bigger amount than before. "We’re loading up the ships with the best weapons ever made, even at a higher level than we use to do»»»
Government Reporting Platform activated as a unified tool for monitoring performance and measuring achievement levels within public entities
Libya’s General Information Authority (GIA) announced yesterday the activation of the Government Reporting Platform (LY_GOVREP) as a unified national tool for monitoring performance and measuring achievement levels within public entities. Enhancing good governance and consolidating the principle of»»»
Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire, Unfreezing of Assets Before Peace Talks
Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X that the two me»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security personnel were killed in an Israeli strike on a governmental building in the southern city of Nabatieh. In a statement, Aoun condemned continued Israeli attacks and said targeting state institutions would not deter L»»»
Trump’s talks with NATO’s Rutte ‘went sh*t’ – Politico
US President Donald Trump unleashed a “tirade of insults” at NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during their meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Politico has reported, citing European officials. Rutte’s trip to Washington followed weeks of Trump’s criticism of NATO over its reluctance to join t»»»
UK digital ID scheme criticized for omitting sex and gender data
The UK’s proposed digital ID scheme has drawn criticism for not recording whether a person is male or female – traditionally a core identifier alongside name and age – after the government deemed it “not necessary” for identification. The scheme, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year, h»»»
Netanyahu Requests Delay in His Corruption Trial Testimony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing the ongoing security situation in the region, Netanyahu's lawyer said in a court filing on Friday. Netanyahu's trial was set to resume on Sunday, af»»»
Vance Warns Iran Not to ‘Play’ the US as He Departs for Negotiations Aimed at Ending Their War
Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the US as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the six-week-old conflict with Iran to now find a»»»
Hezbollah Leader Vows to Fight on Against Israel Despite Peace Talks
Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah will keep fighting the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) despite the Lebanese government announcing peace talks with Israel, Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem said on Friday. “The resistance will continue until the last breath," Qassem said. "Together — as a s»»»
Focus - Hungary vote: Rising opposition threatens Orban’s grip on power
Sunday’s election in Hungary could have repercussions far beyond its borders. Since Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power in 2010, his illiberal policies have made Hungary the only EU member state classified as “partly free” by Freedom House. His close ties to Vladimir Putin have also complicat»»»
Challenge to Trump's 10% global tariffs goes to court - UPI.com
President Donald Trump's global tariff policy is facing a challenge in court Friday. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's tariffs are back in court Friday to decide on their legality. The U.S. Court of International Trade will consider the presid»»»
India burnt cash case: Justice Varma exits inquiry, resigns
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has withdrawn from the ongoing inquiry against him, citing serious procedural irregularities, denial of a fair opportunity to defend himself, and a “complete absence” of evidence linking him to the alleged recovery of burnt cash at his official res»»»
Trump’s Iran ceasefire shows the limits of US power in the Middle East
Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»
Gulf states’ alliance with US and Israel a ‘debacle’ – Jeffrey Sachs
The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said. Countries in the region made a huge mistake by seeking protection from the US and Israel, Sachs told RT India in an exclusive interview on Thursday. “This has been a disaste»»»
Border Service: Procedure for Kyrgyz citizens' stay near state border simplified - | 24.KG
The State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reports that amendments have been made to Government Resolution No. 172 of April 4, 2016, regulating the border area and border strip. The adopted amendments are aimed at simplifying the procedure for citizens’ stay near the state border. Specifically, citizen»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem to Lebanese: Resistance Will Continue Until the Last Breath - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem to Lebanese: Resistance Will Continue Until the Last Breath 10-04-2026 16:22 PM Hezbollah Secretary General »»»
Progressive Bulgaria Meets Youth in Blagoevgrad, Highlights Education, Culture, and Sports Priorities
Representatives of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition met with young people in Blagoevgrad, with the main focus of the discussion being education, culture, and sports, the local branch of the formation reported. The meeting was opened by the coalition’s leading candidate in Blagoevgrad, Rositsa Kar»»»
Iran a Turning Point for Europe’s Liberation – from Donald Trump: Guardian Commentary
A recent opinion article in The Guardian argues that the US-Israeli war on Iran marks a potential turning point in Europe’s relationship with Washington, particularly under President Donald Trump, as European states reassess their dependence on the United States and move toward greater strategic au»»»
From sceptic to dealmaker: Can Vance turn truce into peace?
Washington: Vice President JD Vance is warning Tehran not to “play” the US as he departs for Islamabad for negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to n»»»
Argentina eases glacier protection in $40bn mining push despite environmental fears
Argentina’s Congress has approved a reform to the country’s glacier protection law, relaxing restrictions on mining in high-altitude regions in a move aimed at attracting billions in investment, while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about water security. »»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Iran pulls out of the Islamabad ceasefire talk meeting
Iran has said it will not participate in diplomatic talks in Islamabad slated to start on April 11 unless Israel ceases its bombing campaign in Lebanon. Informed Islamabad on April 10 that no delegation would be travelling»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli enemy has failed, throughout more than 40 days of aggression, to stop rockets, shells, and drones from reaching its settlements, near and far, including Haifa and beyond - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli enemy has failed, throughout more than 40 days of aggression, to stop rockets, shells, and drones from reaching »»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting the Israeli settlement of Avivim: Military Media statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting the Israeli settlement of Avivim: Military Media statement 21 10»»»
Arkansas woman runs half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts - UPI.com
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»»»
US-Iran ceasefire leaves Gulf under Tehran’s shadow: 3 scenarios after the pause
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»»»
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from Moon toward Pacific splashdown
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. »»»
A fragile truce, a watchful region
‘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 »»»
Melania Trump makes surprise Jeffrey Epstein statement (VIDEO)
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»»»
Make-or-break talks: Can US and Iran avoid another war?
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»»»
Dubai Police warn against sudden swerving as crash risks rise
Dubai: Dubai Police have renewed warnings against sudden swerving, identifying it as a leading cause of serious traffic accidents across the emirate. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs, said abrupt lane changes remain among the most dangerous »»»