Athlete among suspects held over young woman’s death in Kefalonia
A youth weightlifting champion is among three men arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old on the island of Kefalonia, authorities said. The suspects – a 26-year-old local, a 22-year-old Albanian national, and a 23-year-old – allegedly used drugs with the young woman in a rented hotel»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Metula with a rocket barrage: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran FM Araqchi Blames US Excessive Demands for Failed Deal Opportunity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ex-Trump adviser Olivia Troye launches congressional campaign as Democrat - UPI.com
Olivia Troye, a former Trump administration national security official, speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. Troye has launched a campaign for Congress in Virginia. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- Saying, "Trump doesn't »»»
Omaha police: Woman killed by officer amid Walmart abduction attempt - UPI.com
A woman in Omaha, Nebraska, was shot and killed by police after she slashed the face of a 3-year-old child in a Walmart Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 14 (UPI) -- Police shot and killed a woman at an Omaha Walmart after she allegedly slashed a 3-year-old with a knife i»»»
Sharjah announces in-person attendance for teachers, admin staff in private schools, nurseries
Sharjah: Administrative and teaching staff in private schools and nurseries in Sharjah will commence in-person attendance from Wednesday, April 15, the Sharjah Private Education Authority announced on Tuesday night. This is pursuant to the decision of the Education, Human Development and Community »»»
Lebanon's US ambassador says called for ceasefire at 'constructive' Israel talks
Lebanon's ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad called for a ceasefire during "constructive" talks on Tuesday with Israeli officials in Washington, she said in a statement. The "preparatory meeting was constructive," the envoy's statement said, adding that she "called for a ceasefire"»»»
Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the United States said on Tuesday. "The participants held productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon," State Department spok»»»
Halal certification: Boosting Tunisian companies’ access to global markets
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - A Halal awareness workshop was held on Tuesday in Tunis, giving Tunisian industrialists the opportunity to engage with experts from the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) on certification...»»»
Court rules judge can't continue contempt investigation against feds - UPI.com
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posed on a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Center CECOT with the Minister of Justice and Public Security Gustavo Villatoro in Tecoluca, El Salvador, in March 2025. The appeals court just ruled that a judge couldn't continue a contempt of court»»»
Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach
Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»
Pellet boiler most expensive way to heat house in Poland
Heating a home with a pellet boiler is currently one of the most expensive options, second only to oil heating. According to the Polski Alarm Smogowy, rising pellet prices have pushed costs up by 39%. For a typical 150 sqm house with average insulation, annual heating and hot water costs exceed PLN»»»
Grupa Azoty and fertilizer production becoming strategically important
Grupa Azoty is in weak financial condition, burdened by heavy debt, yet is becoming strategically important for both Poland and the European Union. Recent geopolitical tensions, including conflict in the Persian Gulf, exposed the risks of relying on imported fertilizers and raw materials. Disruptio»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:40 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 enemy artillery bunkers north of Beit HaEmek settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the border town of Naqoura with bombs dropped from a helicopter, hitting them directly: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:40 on Tuesday 14-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Shlomi settlement with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Venezuela reinstates Maduro ally despite $15M U.S. reward - UPI.com
Then Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez speaks during a commemoration of the 34th anniversary of the failed 1992 coup attempt, also known as 'Day of National Dignity,' in Caracas, Venezuela, in February. He is now an agriculture official, but wanted by the United States. File Photo »»»
Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US
Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Hezbollah. "We enjoyed it together. We had a wonderful exchange of over two hours," Israeli Ambassador Yechi»»»
Von der Leyen urges abolition of EU veto rule after Orban’s defeat in Hungary
The time has come for the EU to remove individual member states’ veto power on the bloc’s foreign policy decisions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has insisted. Von der Leyen issued the call less than 24 hours after her long-time opponent, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor »»»
ARP: Bill on regularisation of foreign exchange violations referred back to committee
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - Members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) adopted, with 54 votes in favour, 3 against, and 2 abstentions, the referral of draft bill No. 58/2025 on the regularisation of foreign exchange violations to the...»»»
Regional solution key to ending crisis, priority given to stabilizing ceasefire, achieving peace: Advisor to Prime Minister, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stressed that the solution to the current crisis should be primarily regional, noting that all Gulf littoral states and countries linked to its supply chains are direct»»»
Dubai ruler’s surprise visit brings cheers at Kite Beach
Dubai: Beachgoers at Kite Beach did not expect that their day by the sea would turn into a moment of excitement, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appeared along the shoreline, drawing cheers from families and chi»»»
JPMorgan Chase reports higher profits, sees risks for US economy
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase reported higher first-quarter profits Tuesday behind gains in leading consumer and investment bank categories, as CEO Jamie Dimon characterized the US economy as resilient but facing risks.Profits came in at $16.5 billion, up 13 per cent from the year-ago level, while reve»»»
IMF cuts China 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.4%
TOKYO — The IMF on Tuesday lowered its forecast for Chinese economic growth this year to 4.4 per cent, despite reduced US tariffs and stimulus measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the Middle East conflict.The new projection, published in the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic»»»
Lufthansa pilots to strike again for 2 more days
BusinessGermanyLufthansa pilots to strike again for 2 more daysMark HallamPilots at Germany's Lufthansa airline will strike again on Thursday and Friday, the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union said. https://p.dw.com/p/5CAqdHundreds of flights were canceled on Monday, with the major hubs of Frankfurt a»»»
The Debate - What will it take? Israel-Lebanon talks open as fighting continues
Israeli and Lebanese envoys appearing together on camera in the same room, that may well be a first. It's happening under the auspices of the US Secretary of State in Washington. Now if you’re rooting for peace… there's good news and bad news. The good news is that the Lebanese government’s ne»»»
Hearing in case of Bessais and Zghidi postponed to April 28, release requests rejected (judicial source)
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of Appeal on Tuesday decided to postpone consideration of the case of journalists Mourad Zghidi and Borhane Bessais to April 28, 2026, in response to a defence request, and to reject...»»»
Mixed signals in Strait of Hormuz as ships pass, turn back
Paris, France: At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels that passed through the strait a»»»
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs meets Spain’s ambassador in Tunis
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, met on Tuesday Spain’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Isidro Antonio Gonzalez Alfonso, who paid him a courtesy visit.According...»»»
Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh has millions in assets, filings show - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Kevin Warsh speaks during a press conference in 2014. Warsh, a nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, has more than $100 million in assets, recent filings show. File Photo by Will Oliver/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- Kevin Warsh, the presidential pick for the next Federal Reserve chairman, h»»»
GCO holds Joint Newsroom meeting to align communication efforts
Doha: The Government Communications Office (GCO) convened a coordination meeting of the Joint Newsroom, chaired by Director of the GCO HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, with participation from assistant undersecretaries, executive directors, and sector heads across more than 60 state»»»
Salah dropped, Isak starts for Liverpool in comeback attempt against PSG
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah was left on the bench by Arne Slot for what could be the Egyptian's final Champions League game at Liverpool as Alexander Isak started for the first time since December against Paris Saint-Germain. The English champions trail 2-0 from the first leg of the quarter-final tie »»»
Grupa Azoty and fertizilizer production becoming strategically important
Grupa Azoty is in weak financial condition, burdened by heavy debt, yet is becoming strategically important for both Poland and the European Union. Recent geopolitical tensions, including conflict in the Persian Gulf, exposed the risks of relying on imported fertilizers and raw materials. Disruptio»»»
Transactions on commercial real estate market exceeded €1 bln in Q1
Investment in Poland’s commercial real estate market exceeded €1 billion in Q1 2026, marking the strongest start to the year in four years, according to JLL. This growth comes despite higher financing costs and confirms a steady recovery trend since 2023. A significant share of activity came from s»»»
ARP Speaker meets Algerian parliamentary delegation
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP), Brahim Bouderbala, met on Tuesday at the Bardo Palace a parliamentary delegation from the Algerian People’s National Assembly and the Council of the Nation, including...»»»
Brian Hooker says he will continue looking for missing wife in Bahamas - UPI.com
April 14 (UPI) -- Brian Hooker, an American man released from police custody this week in the Bahamas after his wife went missing, said he won't stop looking for her. Brian Hooker, 58, said his wife Lynette Hooker, 55, fell overboard from the dinghy they were in on April 5, while holding the boat's»»»
Lebanese channel anger, division over Israel-Hezbollah war online - UPI.com
People walk Monday among the wreckage of cars in Corniche el Mazraa, one of the areas hit during a massive wave of Israeli airstrikes last week in Beirut, Lebanon, Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 14 (UPI) -- Divisions among Lebanese over Iran, Hezbollah and state authority have inte»»»
Jordan’s economy shows resilience as markets surge, investment tools expand
AMMAN — Chairperson of the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), Emad Abu Haltam, on Tuesday affirmed that Jordan’s capital market serves as a "primary" pillar of the national economy, acting as a "vital" funding channel for companies and a diverse investment field for those seeking a balance of safe»»»
Focus - Residents of Iraqi Kurdistan in despair: 'We weren't at war with anyone'
After a month and a half spent living under the threat of drones, residents of Iraqi Kurdistan are exhausted. Just 24 hours before the ceasefire, a civilian was killed in a drone attack blamed on Iran by Kurdish authorities. In total, around 700 drone and missile attacks have targeted US positions »»»
Treti Mart Coalition Top-of-the-List Candidate in Stara Zagora Visits Three Villages
Boyanka Yankova, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Treti Mart (March 3) coalition in Stara Zagora 27th Constituency, visited the local villages of Mogila, Dalboki and Zmeyovo, the coalition said on Tuesday, adding that each of them has a unique spirit and livelihood that must be preserved. In Mo»»»
UAE passport ranks world’s second strongest, with visa-free access to 187 destinations
Abu Dhabi: The passport of the UAE has climbed eight places to rank second globally and first in the Middle East in the 2026 list of the world’s most powerful passports, published by Henley & Partners. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Holders of th»»»
BREAKING: Trump signals further Iran talks in Pakistan ‘over next two days’
US President Donald Trump has said a second round of talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan “over the next two days”, according to the New York Post. In a phone interview with the newspaper earlier today, Trump said: “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over th»»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 2,124, with 6,921 wounded
Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced Tuesday that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression against the country, which began on Mar. 2, has risen to 2,124, with 6,921 wounded. The Ministry's Health Emergency Operations Center stated in a press release that additional ca»»»
Secretary of State to FM receives UKs Ambassador to Tunisia
Tunis, April 14 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayad, received on Tuesday the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Tunisia, Roderick Drummond. The meeting helped exchange views...»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»
Istanbul-listed Aksa Enerji obtains $300mn 6-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation
Aksa Enerji (AKSEN) has obtained a $300mn six-year loan from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance its power plant investments on the African continent, AKSEN said on April 14. In 2025, the company obtained a $1»»»