Senior UAE and Iranian officials held a call to discuss de-escalation on Wednesday, UAE state media reported, the first high-level call since ties deteriorated over the U.S.-Iran war. UAE Vice President and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan "held a phone call with Mohammad Bagher Gh»»»

Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on Wednesday. Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate, with campaigners saying it's the bi»»»

The modern spa centre at the Sunrise Hotel in Golden Sands offers a variety of facilities for rest and relaxation. Combined with the natural surroundings, this is a key factor in visitors’ choice, hotel owner and general manager Yulia Dikova told BTA. The hotel offers a harmonious blend of a seasid»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that talks to end a seven week-long war with Iran "could be happening in the next two days," most likely in Pakistan. Photo by Salwan Georges/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran "could be happening in »»»

United Nations refugee chief Barham Salih on Wednesday called on the international community to provide urgent support to Lebanon, with a fifth of the country's population displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war. "I call upon the international community to provide urgent support and relief to Lebanon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with relevant departments of the Ministry of Interior (MOI), has concluded its inspection campaigns planned for Q1 of 2026 on limousine companies and the companies that provide passenger transportation services via electronic applications. Th»»»

Skopje, 14 April 2026 (MIA) - The Government has adopted the National Energy and Climate Plan 2025-2030, a strategic document that sets the country on a clear path towards energy transformation, sustainable development and full alignment with European policies. The plan, drafted at the proposal of »»»

Eighteen months after the nation's largest Arab American community helped propel Donald Trump to a second term as president, the prayers have not stopped. In Dearborn, just outside of Detroit, families wait restlessly for word from relatives abroad, hoping they are safe, and mourning those already »»»

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a phone call with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which they discussed regional developments and ways to de-escalate tensions»»»

Brussels: The European Union is set to roll out a new age-verification app for online platforms, as governments worldwide step up efforts to shield children from harmful content and curb access to social media. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the app is “technically ready” a»»»

A total of 10,897 voting screens have been distributed to all municipalities in order to put an end to at least some of the practices involving vote-buying and manipulation, said Vanya Nusheva, advisor to the caretaker Prime Minister on election matters. She was speaking at a briefing of the Coordi»»»

Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev told Wednesday's briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections that EUR 5,000 and GBP 6,000 intended for vote buying had been seized. Over the past month, every single regional directorate of the Interior M»»»

Jawad Younes, 11, and his cousins were playing soccer in the lot between their houses, as they often did. His little brother, 4-year-old Mehdi, had joined them but grew tired, so Jawad took him home and handed him off to their mother before returning to the game. Minutes later, an Israeli strike ca»»»

There are few precedents for the direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials that began in Washington on Tuesday. - 1949, Fragile armistice - The first Arab-Israeli war began on May 15, 1948, the day after the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel. Five countries -- Egypt,»»»

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 10 board examination 2026 (Session 1) results on Wednesday. Students can check their results on the official websites - cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in - as well as on the UMANG app and DigiLocker. More than 13,600 students in UAE »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has highlighted its initiatives aimed at empowering the national workforce and promoting family stability as Qatar marks Family Day today, April 15, 2026. In a social media post, the Ministry noted that it continues to focus on empowering and training natio»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Belgian Deputy PM and FM Maxime Prevot in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss advancement of Serbia-Belgium bilateral relations, economic cooperation and Serbia's EU path. "A good and substantial discussion with Maxime Prevot about advancement of »»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said empowering the private sector is a key priority for the Egyptian government, describing it as the main engine of economic growth. His remarks came during a meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with Managing Di»»»

Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, along with the Gulf and Sea of Oman, if the U.S. naval blockade continues. In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the head of Iran's military central command center said if the U.S. continues with its blockad»»»

United Nations refugee chief Barham Salih on Wednesday called on the international community to provide urgent support to Lebanon, with a fifth of the country's population displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war. "I call upon the international community to provide urgent support and relief to Lebanon»»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 72,344 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 172,242 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. Sources said that hospitals across the Gaza Strip »»»

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New provisions on administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax laws in the UAE have come into effect. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017 had entered into force on April 14. The deci»»»

Washington: YouTube announced a new update aimed at improving the live streaming experience by reducing the display of ads during moments of high interaction, in order to maintain the lively atmosphere between viewers and content creators. The platform, owned by Google, explained in an official blo»»»

Tunis, April 15, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia has once again distinguished itself in the regional phase of the 10th edition of the Huawei ICT Competition, qualifying three teams for the global final—set for June 2026 in Shenzhen, China—for the third...»»»

A ceremonial send-off for the national team of Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek ahead of their participation in the Asian Beach Games, the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported. According to the agency, the 6th Asian Beach Games will take place from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, bringing t»»»