Orban loss gives 'new push' to Ukraine accession, loans: EU expansion chief
The change in Hungary's government could help unlock 90 billion euros for Ukraine and give a "new push" for it to join the European Union, the bloc's expansion chief said Tuesday. Marta Kos, speaking on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, described the Hungarian election on Sun»»»
Haiti gangs 'under pressure' but adapting to crackdown: UN report
Anti-gang operations in Haiti have halted the powerful armed groups' expansion in the capital, but progress remains uneven and they are adapting, a UN expert report said Tuesday. The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has faced a deep security crisis for years, with gangs who control the vast m»»»
US eases sanctions on Venezuela central bank
The United States on Tuesday eased sanctions against Venezuela's central bank in the Trump administration's latest move to build ties with the oil-rich Latin American giant after toppling its longtime leader. The Treasury Department issued a license authorizing commercial links with the central ban»»»
What happens next for your deliveries? Shipping lines reassess routes and risk
Dubai: Cargo continues to move into the UAE, but the way it is moving has shifted since the conflict began, with shipping lines slowing or pausing bookings into the Arabian Gulf while they reassess risk, insurance costs and access conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»
Oil prices drop: Brent at $95, WTI at $91 on hopes for Mideast peace deal — stocks rise
Oil prices tumbled early on Wednesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Overnight on Tuesday, Wall Street's main indices climbed, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq now back at levels from before the US and Israel began bombing Iran on Febru»»»
How Dubai’s media became a stabilising force in times of conflict
In times of crisis and emergency, media is no longer a mere conveyor of events; it transforms into a strategic actor that shapes public awareness, regulates collective sentiment, and reinforces trust in institutions. Within this context, balanced media—grounded in accuracy, composure, and responsib»»»
Gallup poll: U.S. opinions on environment quality at all-time low - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Declining water levels due to climate change and 20 years of ongoing drought have reshaped Lake Mead's shorelines as seen in this 2022 photo. Maintaining the supply of fresh water for U.S. households is a main environmental concern noted by Americans in a new Gallup poll. File Photo by Jim»»»
From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half
Last week Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most highly decorated war hero, was arrested by federal police and charged with having committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Roberts-Smith has been charged with being complicit in the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians – allegedly k»»»
Drone strike hits Iranian Kurds, one killed, 3 wounded: exiled group
A drone struck an Iranian Kurdish group on Tuesday, killing a woman in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, a party official told AFP. It was the first such attack against Iranian Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan since a fragile ceasefire in the US-Israeli war against Iran took effect in the region last week.»»»
South Korea boosts military fuel readiness amid energy risks - UPI.com
President Lee Jae Myung (3-L, rear) attends a meeting of top commanders of the Army, Air Force and Navy at the defense ministry in Seoul, South Korea, 27 March 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 13 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Defense Ministry said Monday it is strengthening fuel procurement and ma»»»
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks, US insists deal must be brokered by governments, not militias
The United States said any cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon must be negotiated by their governments, not armed groups, after Washington hosted “productive discussions” that opened the door to direct talks between the two sides, the State Department said. The talks are the highest-level engagem»»»
Mental Health Aviation Act advanced unanimously by Senate committee - UPI.com
Referring to aviators, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said Tuesday during a Senate committee hearing in Washington that “For too long, many individuals who love to fly have struggled in silence, with untreated mental health conditions, for fear of losing their careers” File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»
QF’s DIFI advocates for establishmentof centre to support parents in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Building on policy-oriented research and evidence-based advocacy efforts to strengthen family wellbeing in Qatar, the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, has emphasised that the launch of the Parenting Center ‘Kanaf’, held under the pa»»»
Pakistan Arts Society Qatar appoints new president of the management committee
The Chairman of the Pakistan Arts Society Qatar (PAS-Q), M A Shahid, in consultation with the Management Committee, has appointed Tahir Dilawar Hussain as the new President of the organisation’s Management Committee, marking an important leadership transition within one of Qatar’s long-standing Pak»»»
Evacuations underway as river flooding, dam failure threatens Wisconsin, Michigan - UPI.com
Flood alerts are in place on both sides of Lake Michigan as multiple rivers reach or approach flood stage. The Green Bay Fire Department is urging residents near the East River to prepare to evacuate. Rounds of thunderstorms producing heavy rain are swelling rivers across the Midwest, prompting war»»»
Ex-Rep. Eric Swalwall faces new sexual assault allegations - UPI.com
1 of 4 | U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell speaks in a 2023 hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. A day after Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress because of sexual assault and misconduct allegations, another accuser has come forward. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UP»»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
IMF raises Latin America growth forecast but warns of uneven impact from Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean by a tenth of a percentage point to 2.3% on April 14, while cautioning that the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East will weigh most heavily on the region's smaller economies. »»»
Technical graduates in Pakistan benefitfrom QC’s income‑generating projects
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to economically empower youth, and despite the exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented the second phase of its income-generating initiative in Pakistan, in cooperation with the Technical Education and V»»»
MoCI recalls specific Mercedes-Benz models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Automobiles, Qatar’s Mercedes-Benz dealership, has announced the recall of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, CLS, GLE, GLS, GT and S-Class models from 2019 to 2022. The recall is due to the p»»»
Qatar calls for regional solution to Strait of Hormuz crisis
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Majed Al Ansari on Tuesday laid out Doha’s position on the escalating regional tensions, emphasising diplomacy, regional coordination, and the urgency of stabilising fragile ceasefire arrangemen»»»
Hungary vote driven by domestic anger but opens door to EU reset, analysts say
Tisza's April 12 landslide election victory in Hungary reflects deep domestic frustration rather than foreign policy concerns, but could pave the way for a reset in relations with the European Union, analysts told a European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) webinar on April 13. »»»
Atletico beat Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semi-finals
Madrid: Ademola Lookman's first-half goal sent Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory over 10-man Barcelona on Tuesday. Early strikes from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres for the Catalans had levelled the tie on aggregate before Nigeria international Lookm»»»
Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after Washington, DC meeting – Ya Libnan
Share: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a meeting with Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad (2R) and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter (2L) at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. © AFP, Oliver Contreras Israel and Lebanon agreed to h»»»
Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis
Liverpool: Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English champions' woes, Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious-looking injury that could en»»»
US hails 'historic opportunity' for peace after Lebanon, Israel talks in Washington
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to launch direct negotiations after wrapping up talks in Washington on Tuesday, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “historic opportunity” for peace. Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US S»»»
Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says
The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations about long-term vision for clearly delineated border, Israel's ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter told rep»»»
US has ‘accomplished’ Iran goals, could ‘wind down’ military operation – Vance
The US has achieved its objectives in Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance has claimed, adding Washington could begin winding down its military operation against the Islamic Republic. In a Fox News interview on Monday, after US negotiators left talks in Pakistan without securing an agreement to end the »»»
Netanyahu did not profit a thing from Iran war – ex‑Israeli president
The US‑Israeli war on Iran and the recently announced ceasefire have exposed a fundamental clash of political interests between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to former acting Israeli President Avraham Burg. In an exclusive interview with Afshin R»»»