Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:10 on Tuesday 07-04-2026 the settlement of Avivim for the second time with a rocket barrage: sta»»»

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A total of 223 people have so far been detained for election-related offences, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the start of the caretaker Government meeting on Wednesday. He stressed that the caretaker Cabinet will not enter the party political arena, but will fight against vote broke»»»

Washington, United States: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by US President Donald Trump. Here's what we know about the truce between two countries, which are set to begin negotiations but remain poles a»»»

Beijing, China: China's top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to North Korea on Thursday, Beijing's foreign ministry said, aiming to deepen relations between the neighbours. China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for the isolated n»»»

Gulf banks are holding up well despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, underpinned by solid financial positions and early regulatory action, though the full impact on the sector has yet to emerge. Mohamed Damak, managing director at S&P Global Ratings, told Asharq Al-Awsat there ha»»»

Israel's opposition leaders swiftly criticized the ceasefire with Iran on Wednesday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to achieve the war's objectives. The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction of Iran threatened b»»»

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night. It brings much needed de-escalation", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on social media platform X, adding ‌it was»»»

A total of 223 people have so far been detained for election-related offences, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the start of the caretaker Government meeting on Wednesday. He stressed that the caretaker Cabinet will not enter the party political arena, but will fight against vote broke»»»

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, saying it is effective immediately” and covers everywhere including Lebanon. In a post on X, the Pakistani PM, whose country has been serving as the key mediator between the US and »»»

Bulgaria’s caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran brought a sense of relief after weeks of escalating tensions in the Middle East, describing it as a moment welcomed by all who hope for an end to the conflict. Spe»»»

Gold prices climbed to a nearly three-week high on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombings and attacks on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of energy-driven inflation. Spot gold was up 2.5% at $4,819.52 per ounce, as of 0726 GMT. Ear»»»

A 17-year-old youth has been arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl he was staying with, authorities said Wednesday. A police statement said the arrest of the youth, who is from Egypt, followed a complaint from the girl. The 17-year-old was allegedly staying with the girl »»»

Gama, an Egypt-based private construction company that delivers turnkey construction projects and solutions, said Thursday that it has signed a contract worth around EGP 168 million with Vinavil, an Italian manufacturer specialised in industrial polymers and the provision of services in the chemica»»»

Abu Dhabi: Two Emiratis and one Indian national sustained minor injuries after falling debris from a successfully intercepted aerial threat struck the Habshan gas processing complex, authorities said, as emergency teams worked to contain several small fires at the site. Abu Dhabi Media Office confi»»»

Commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, said he is ready to “stop the war and cooperate to deliver humanitarian aid to all areas affected by the conflict in the country,” in talks with the United Nations secretary-general’s personal envoy, Pekka Haavisto. »»»

Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that was subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures fell $16.32, or 14.9%, to $92.95 a barrel at 0630 GMT, while WTI slid $18.16, »»»

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov reported that law enforcement has detained 223 people so far in connection with alleged vote-buying schemes, framing the issue as a central challenge to the legitimacy of Bulgaria’s democratic process. Speaking at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting, he a»»»

An attempt by members of an armed group aligned with Israel to abduct operatives from the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, in central Gaza left at least 10 Palestinians dead and about 15 wounded, according to field sources. A source from an armed faction in Gaza said fight»»»

Decisions by Sudan’s transitional Sovereign Council chief and army commander, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to dismiss several senior military leaders and reassign them to other top positions have fueled speculation that the moves are “not isolated” from imminent changes within the army-led governing aut»»»

Washington, USA: Shipping data shows little movement in the Strait of Hormuz more than six hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire. According to CNN, analysts warned that vessels and insurance companies will need more positive signs before resuming navigation through this vital waterway. »»»

Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky says the US-Iran ceasefire is likely to be “a major problem domestically” for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The right-wing Israeli prime minister’s base “was expecting regime change, was expecting something very dramatic” with the »»»

For women who experience premature menopause, before 45, and especially under 40, the stakes for heart health are higher than most realise. The early loss of estrogen, which naturally protects the cardiovascular system, leaves the heart vulnerable to high blood pressure, inflammation, and stiffenin»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a company to pay Dh40,000 to a customer, along with 5 per cent annual interest from the date of filing the case until full settlement, and to bear all court fees and expenses. The ruling was issued by the Court of First Instance in a civil dispute involving a custom»»»

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to meet with regional leaders in an effort to bolster the ceasefire in the Middle East war, Downing Street said. "I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief»»»

BusinessWill AI doom office space to history?Arthur SullivanArtificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a "paradigm shift". https://p.dw.com/p/5BRYXWill AI usher in an era of em»»»

Pro-Iran armed factions in Iraq announced on Wednesday a two-week halt to their attacks on "enemy bases" in the region after the start of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. "The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announces the suspension of its operations in Iraq and the region for two weeks,"»»»

Israel renewed its strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, state media reported, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon. The Israeli army also issued an evacuation warning for a building near the southern city of Tyre. "Urgent and repeate»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, said that Guterres called on all parties to work towards achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East. Dujarric added tha»»»

The morning brought relief to everyone hoping for an end to the conflict in the Middle East, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said on Bulgarian National Television on Wednesday. She was commenting on the two-week ceasefire that the United States and Iran agreed on late on Tuesday. In her»»»

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle reacted Tuesday night to President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the conflict with Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the wa»»»

On April 8, 1952, U.S. President Harry Truman ordered government seizure of the steel industry to avoid a general strike. 1 of 3 | On April 8, 1952, U.S. President Harry Truman ordered government seizure of the steel industry to avoid a general strike. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 8 (»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police said they had arrested 375 people of various nationalities for filming sensitive locations and spreading misleading information related to current events on social media platforms. The individuals have been referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action in line with»»»

Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes in connecti»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) registered 24 political formations and one initiative committee for the April 19 early parliamentary elections. The Institute for Public Environment Development published on Wednesday a monitoring report on media advertising during the first 20 days of the elec»»»

Singapore: It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil, has been virtually paralysed for week»»»

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept, it has become an integral part of modern business environments. Companies are increasingly integrating AI into their operations to improve efficiency, accelerate execution, and enhance decision-making. As a result, the need has shifted from usi»»»

Lebanon's Hezbollah halted fire on northern Israel and on Israeli troops in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday as part of the US-Iran ‌ceasefire announced earlier, ‌three Lebanese ‌sources ⁠close to the ⁠group told Reuters. Israel has continued its strikes on southern Lebanon and issued a new »»»

Visitors taking a stroll along the River Lea in Hackney Marshes may spot a series of signs fixed to the trees, each sharing an eccentric, whimsical tale. An 11-year-old girl is behind the notices and over the past year has spent her family walks inventing backstories for each tree. Niovi's project,»»»

Two people have been taken into custody in Thessaloniki for stealing copper cables from a railway building site and resisting arrest, police said Wednesday. Four men were seen taking the cables by a guard who called police. When officers arrived at the spot in the Kordelio district the suspects all»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction threatened by both parties. Meanwhile hours after the US announcement, explosions were heard in Bahrain's capital Manama on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026. Stay tuned»»»

Seoul, North Korea: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, South Korea's military said, hours after reporting an "unidentified projectile" launched from the North's capital area the previous day. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has »»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the UAE had prevailed in a war it had sincerely sought to avoid, thanks to a heroic national defence that protected the country’s sovereignty, dignity and achievements against brutal aggression. In a post on X, Gargash said »»»

Famous football coach Mircea Lucescu died on Tuesday, at the age of 80.The announcement was made by the Bucharest University Emergency Hospital, where the former coach had been hospitalized for more than a week.The Bucharest University Emergency Hospital informs that the death was declared around 8»»»

The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) decided on Tuesday to withdraw the license for the television station Realitatea Plus for non-payment of fines applied between January 2024 and September 2025. According to the report presented, Realitatea Plus had not paid 28 fines from 2024, totaling 605,000»»»

Academician Marius Andruh was elected on Tuesday as the new president of the Romanian Academy.He garnered, in the second round of voting, 84 votes in favour out of the 157 votes cast. The vice-presidents of the Romanian Academy, Marius Andruh and Mircea Dumitru, ran on Tuesday for the position of p»»»

Only two in ten Romanians say they do more shopping at Easter than usual, while 68% set a budget for seasonal purchases, and about 75% feel anxiety due to financial worries, according to the findings of a survey conducted by the CFA Romania Association with support from UniCredit Bank.With Easter a»»»

- The total monthly average income was, in nominal terms, 9454 lei per household, accounting for 3804 lei per person in QIV 2025, an increase of 0.4% both per household and per person, compared to QIII 2025. Compared to QIV of the previous year, the total monthly average income per household increa»»»

The Board of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) decided at its meeting on Tuesday to keep the monetary policy rate unchanged at 6.50% per annum, the central bank said in a press release sent on Tuesday.According to the source, Board members also decided to maintain the lending facility (Lombard) ra»»»