Ya Libnan 8m

Lebanon talks with Israel will take place Tuesday in Washington – Ya Libnan

Share: File photo- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Lebanese Ambassador to Washington Nada Hamadeh Lebanon’s presidency said Friday that a meeting would be held with Israel in Washington, D.C., next week to discuss a ceasefire and the start of negotiations. Lebanon has emerged as a flashpoint in »»»

RT 1h

Germany rejects 95% of Syrian asylum claims after policy shift – media

Germany has rejected 95% of all new asylum applications from Syrian migrants following a policy reassessment of the Middle Eastern country, according to media reports, citing an official document. The change represents a stark reversal from the peak of the influx in 2014-2015, when recognition rate»»»

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UPI 1h

Typhoon Sinlaku poses a serious threat to Guam - UPI.com

Typhoon Sinlaku could be as strong as a Category 4 hurricane when it passes near or just north of Guam this weekend. Image courtesy of NOAA Typhoon Sinlaku, near the island of Chuuk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia Saturday, is predicted to start heading northwest over the weekend, gain»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Upon 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»»»

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UPI 3h

FAA to investigate after Frontier plane nearly hits 2 trucks at LAX - UPI.com

A Frontier Airlines plane had to slam on its brakes to avoid hitting two trucks on the ground at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after a Frontier Airlines pla»»»

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RT 3h

Trump jumps into Hungary vote, backs Orban in tight race

US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, urging voters to “get out and vote” for his reelection ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump described Orban – his “true friend, fighter, and winner” – as a»»»

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RT 3h

The European Commission could freeze €1.5 billion in EU funding for reforms in Serbia – Politico

The European Commission could suspend up to €1.5 billion ($1.78 billion) in funding earmarked for EU candidate Serbia, Politico reported on Friday. Serbia received €586 million ($685 million) in grants from 2021 to 2024 as part of financial assistance tied to its EU accession process, while a furth»»»

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RT 3h

Israeli strikes hit Beirut as residents flee and fear further attacks

Israel has carried out multiple strikes across Lebanon over the past 24 hours, fueling fears that the escalating violence could unravel a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. The expanded offensive in Lebanon since March 2 has killed 1,888 people and wounded 6,092 others, according t»»»

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UPI 5h

Artemis II crew prepares for return to Earth, splashdown in Pacific Ocean - UPI.com

1 of 2 | NASA's Orion spacecraft is pictured here from one of the cameras mounted on its solar array wings. The capsule is expected to return to Earth on Friday evening. Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- The Artemis II crew on Friday reached the last part of their mission to »»»

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UPI 5h

Consumer sentiment at record low because of Iran war - UPI.com

Consumer sentiment is the lowest on record. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Consumer sentiment has dropped to its lowest level on record thanks to price increases from the war with Iran, a survey released Friday indicates. The latest survey released Friday from th»»»

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UPI 5h

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»»»

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Naharnet 5h

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 »»»

Sana 6h

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»»»

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UPI 7h

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 »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

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»»»

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TAP 7h

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...»»»

The Peninsula 8h

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»»»

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Gulf News 8h

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»»»

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France24 8h

Scoop - Under the fog of ceasefire: Competing narratives over the peace talks

This week on FRANCE 24’s media show Scoop, we examine confusion over whether the US–Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon. The United States and Israel say it does not, while Iran and mediator Pakistan insist it does. Despite hopes for a lasting truce, the information war continues. Our guests this »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

US Inflation Surges 3.3% as Iran War Impact Bites

Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard. The nationwide sticker shock put pressure on President Donald Trump, who has ordered peace talks with Iran and faces mid-term electio»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire, Unfreezing of Assets Before Peace Talks

Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X that the two me»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Netanyahu Accuses Spain of ‘Hostility’ Towards Israel After Blocking It from Gaza Truce Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Spain of waging a diplomatic campaign against Israel after he barred Madrid from taking part in the work of a US-led center created to help stabilize post-war Gaza. Relations between Israel and Spain have deteriorated significantly since Madrid re»»»

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Gulf News 8h

How the Philippines is working with the Holy See to strengthen migrant rights

Dubai: The Philippines is seeking to deepen its cooperation with the Holy See to advance the protection of migrant workers worldwide. During the 75th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See held in Manila, president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has noted the»»»

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