Qatar's swift support for Lebanon reflects genuine brotherly solidarity: Lebanese Health Minister
Beirut: Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nasser El Din said Friday that Qatar's swift support for his country in the face of the repercussions of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon reflects genuine brotherly solidarity in the face of the current circumstances. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency (Q»»»
Brazil, United States deepen cooperation to combat organized crime - UPI.com
An aerial photograph of cargo containers in the port of Santos in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the United States have reached an agreement to better track illegal shipments. File Photo by Isaac Fontana/EPA April 10 (UPI) -- The government of Brazil on Friday announced an agreement with the United States t»»»
Hezbollah Continues Bombarding ‘Israel’, Confronting Occupation Army Advance in Bint Jbeil, South Lebanon
In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the enemy’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its repeated attacks on South Lebanon, after the Resistance had adhered to the ceasefire while the enemy did not, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued bombarding heavy missiles at the »»»
Israeli army says killed over 180 Hezbollah members in Wednesday strikes
The Israeli military said Friday that airstrikes it carried out in Lebanon two days earlier killed more than 180 Hezbollah militants. "Following an initial intelligence assessment... it can be determined that the (Israeli army) eliminated more than 180 militants from ... Hezbollah ... The count is »»»
Qatari International Search and Rescue Group Team Arrive in Lebanon to Provide Relief to Affected People by Israeli aggression
Beirut: In implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, a team from the Qatari International Search and Rescue Group -of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya)- arrived in Beirut on the first flight of the Qatari air bridge dedicated to providing relief to those »»»
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»»»
Air Arabia resumes flights to 49 destinations from UAE
Dubai: Air Arabia has announced a limited resumption of flights to and from the UAE starting today, in a gradual restart of travel operations following recent disruptions. The airline said the schedule will operate subject to regulatory and operational approvals, with flights departing from Sharjah»»»
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 »»»
Weather bit cloudy on Friday evening
Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - The weather will be a bit cloudy nationwide on Friday evening. The wind will blow south light to moderate and the sea will be a bit choppy. Temperatures are expected to range between 14°C and 18°C in the north, coastal...»»»
Fuel price protests bring parts of Dublin to standstill - UPI.com
April 10 (UPI) -- Protests against high gas prices brought parts of Dublin, Ireland, to a standstill, causing the number of service stations without any fuel to rise to 100 on Friday, local officials said. Demonstrators in vehicles -- including tractors -- took part in slow-moving convoys and block»»»
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»»»
Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»
Iran Revolutionary Guards Officers Reject Iraqi Calls to Halt Attacks
Iraqi sources said officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who oversee armed factions in Iraq, have rebuffed attempts by Shiite politicians to halt attacks inside the country. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran war, they have effectively acted as a “shadow military supervisor” in Baghdad, maintai»»»
Upon HH the Amir's Directives.. Qatari aircraft carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid heads to Lebanon
Doha: In implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and in continuation of Qatar's role and responsibility towards its brethren in Lebanon, a Qatar Airways plane heads to Lebanon carrying over 100 tons of humanitarian aid to benefit tens of thousands of those a»»»
Over 100,000 Worshippers Perform Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa
More than 100,000 Muslim worshippers performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem, the holy site's Islamic authority reported, after it reopened the previous day following a truce agreed between the United States and Iran. Jerusalem's Old City is home to major holy sites for all»»»
Qassem urges state to stop 'free concessions', vows no return to 'previous situation'
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday called on the Lebanese government to stop giving what he called "free concessions" to Israel, with the two governments due to begin negotiations in Washington next week. "We will not accept a return to the previous situation, and we call on officials to stop of»»»
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...»»»
British tourist bus crash on Spanish island kills one, injures 27
A bus carrying British tourists veered off a motorway and tumbled down an embankment on Spain's Atlantic island of La Gomera on Friday, killing one person and injuring 27, authorities said. Canary Islands emergency services announced on X the death of a male and that three of the injured were serio»»»
Caretaker Government Determined to Ensure Fair Elections, Says Chief Commissioner Kandev
The caretaker Government is firmly determined to do everything within its power to ensure fair and free elections, wrote on Friday acting Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Chief Commissioner Georgi Kandev, on Facebook. As part of a specialized police operation against crimes related to t»»»
Strike grounds around 90% of flights at two Lufthansa brands: union
Frankfurt, Germany: The union which called a strike among crew at the Lufthansa Group said Friday that the walkout had led to about 90 percent of flights being cancelled at two of its airlines. The chief negotiator for the UFO union Harry Jaeger told AFP that "almost all" flights of the Lufthansa b»»»
UAE weather: Rain, rising winds and dust forecast for Saturday
Abu Dhabi: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Saturday, with convective cloud formation bringing a chance of rain over scattered areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said winds will be light to moderate, freshening at»»»
‘We thought Beirut was going to collapse’: recounting the deadliest day of the war with Israel
In a series of unannounced and unexpected attacks, Israel struck Beirut and several other parts of Lebanon without warning on Wednesday, killing more than 300 people and wounding at least 1,000. Local residents, lawyers, doctors and aid workers contacted by phone describe the “bloody” day that plun»»»