Iran says talks fail over ‘unreasonable’ US demands
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said “unreasonable demands” by the United States led to the collapse of talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. IRIB said the Iranian delegation negotiated “continuously and intensively” for 21 hours, but US positions blocked progress. “The Irani»»»
Rain continues: Which UAE areas will see showers this weekend?
Dubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday, as unsettled conditions driven by a surface low-pressure system bring clouds, cooler temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather is forecast to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with c»»»
Iran and US negotiators reportedly meet for direct talks in Pakistan as Trump warns there is ‘no back-up plan’
High-level talks involving the Iranian, US and Pakistani delegations in Islamabad have stretched into a second day, as President Donald Trump warned that China would face “big problems” if it sent weapons to Iran. Tehran said the Pakistan-mediated talks with the US ended after 14 hours on Saturday,»»»
A longevity medicine approach to ‘war anxiety’
Peace rarely means healing begins right away. About 22 percent of those exposed to warfare within 10 years face struggles such as sadness, worry, or trauma aftermath, according to data from global health records. From a longevity medicine perspective, chronic stress and anxiety are critical risk fa»»»
All Eyes on Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz as Peace Talks Begin in Islamabad – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel targets Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Iran closes Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill hundreds and injures over a thousand people Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that any peace agreement reached with Lebanon must be one that “lasts for generations”. »»»
Beirut airport remains open and operational despite Israeli bombing – Ya Libnan
Share: Beirut airport remains operational despite Israeli bombings A Middle East Airlines plane on the tarmac at Beirut Airport on April 10, 2026. © Anwar Amro, AFP Despite Israeli airstrikes in the area, Beirut airport remains operational. Kept open through close coordination and international gua»»»
Iran Denies CENTCOM’s Claim, Reiterates Full Control over Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Armed Forces categorically denied CENTCOM’s claim about US ships’ operation in the Strait of Hormuz.“The claim of the CENTCOM commander that American vessels are approaching and entering the Strait of Hormuz is strongly denied,” Spokesman of the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said»»»
Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026Year of Culture marks 100 days
Tribune News Network Doha In just over three months, the Years of Culture’s (YoC) partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding and human connection. Mohammed Al Kuw»»»
From loss to legacy: Filipina entrepreneur in Qatar turns setback into purpose
Darlene Regis She lost everything — but refused to lose herself. Today, Ruth Astley stands as a testament to resilience, proving that even the lowest in life can become the foundation for something greater. A Filipina entrepreneur based in Qatar, Astley transformed a painful financial setback into »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Liberation Triangle with a rocket barrage: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at the Liberation Triangle with a rocket barrage: statement»»»
Britain pauses Chagos Islands transfer over Trump opposition - UPI.com
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is pictured in 2025 as it takes off on a combat mission from Diego Garcia, which is located in the Chagos Islands and is considered British Indian Ocean Territory. Britain has abandoned a deal to return the islands to Mauritius after the United States with»»»
Man arrested after Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Altman’s home and HQ threat
The home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was struck with a Molotov cocktail on Friday, San Francisco police said in a statement later confirmed by Altman. The individual was later arrested after appearing at the company’s headquarters and allegedly threatening to burn it down. The incidents unfolded withi»»»
RT’s Steve Sweeney recounts missile strike in Lebanon as Tucker Carlson calls attack deliberate
American journalist Tucker Carlson has said an Israeli strike targeting RT correspondent Steve Sweeney in Lebanon was an “attempted assassination,” as he spoke with the reporter about the attack and his work in conflict zones. Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured last month when an Is»»»
Xi Jinping stresses peaceful relations in talks with Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader amid tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the head of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), on Friday and stressed that no global changes would stop “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” including its people across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan became a de facto self-governed terr»»»
UAE, Indian foreign ministers discuss regional security
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to discuss regional security following Iran's unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks against the UAE a»»»
Kuwait arrests 24 in plot to fund terrorist activities
Dubai: Kuwait’s State Security Agency has arrested 24 citizens, including one whose citizenship has been revoked, after seizing sums of money linked to illicit activities. Authorities announced they had foiled a plot aimed at undermining national security and financing terrorist entities. Get updat»»»
Further boosting bilateral ties and giving them fresh start at heart of FM–Libyan PM meeting
Tunis, April 11 (TAP) – Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, Abdelhamid Dbeibah, expressed, during a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, and his accompanying delegation, his...»»»
Densely cloudy weather Saturday night with scattered rain
Tunis, April 11 (TAP) – Saturday night’s weather will be partly cloudy, becoming locally very cloudy toward the end of the night over western regions, with scattered rain, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds...»»»
Iran Has Won the War, It Will Be Up to the US to Secure the Peace: Mohammad Marandi
Whether or not Iran-US peace negotiations succeed depends entirely on the American side, renowned international affairs commentator Dr. Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik, commenting on Saturday's unprecedented face-to-face talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Iran didn’t start the war, it wasn’t the one to es»»»
Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins
Kyiv: A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen»»»
US Warships Transit Strait of Hormuz in Mine Clearance Op
Two US Navy warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz at the start of an operation to clear the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, US Central Command said Saturday. The announcement -- which marks the first such transit since the US-Israeli war with Iran began -- came shortly after Presid»»»
Israel Says Hit Over 200 Hezbollah Targets in Last 24 Hours as Death Toll Passes 2,000
The Israeli military said Saturday it had struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon within the last 24 hours, among them rocket launchers. "In the last 24 hours, the army struck more than 200 Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon. The Israeli air force continues to strike Hezbollah infrastruc»»»
Arab and international firms eye expansion in Syrian market at Agro Syria exhibition
Damascus, April 11 (SANA) – Arab and international companies participating in the 4th Syria International Exhibition for Agricultural Mechanization, Livestock and Agricultural Production Supplies (Agro Syria) expressed interest in expanding their presence in Syria, viewing it as a promising investm»»»
4 women accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct; 1 claims rape - UPI.com
Rep. Eric Swalwell D-Calif., speaks during a hearing in 2023. Four women have accused him of sexual misconduct. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo April 11 (UPI) -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who is running for California governor, is facing several allegations of sexual misconduct and»»»
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout
Baghdad: Iraq's parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country's two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority. His election comes as Iraq is reeling from the fallo»»»
Over 6.57 Million Bulgarians Eligible to Vote on April 19
The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19. The update was provided by Deputy Chairperson and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva, who said preparations are continuing on schedule. Mateva stat»»»
Syria Says Busts Hezbollah-Linked Cell Planning Attack on ‘Religious Figure’
Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that five people had been arrested over a plot to attack an unidentified religious figure in Damascus, alleging the cell was linked to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said security forces observed a woman as she attempted to "»»»
Erdoğan, Macron discuss Syria and regional developments in phone call
Ankara, April 11 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments, including the situation in Syria, during a phone call on Saturday. According to Anadolu Agency, the two leaders also reviewe»»»
Arsenal suffer major blow in Premier League title charge
London: Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give Manchester City renewed hope they can catch the long-time leaders. The visitors took the lead at a nervy Emirates through Junior Kroupi but Mikel Arteta's men levelled throug»»»
Artemis II crew splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after moon mission - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist as teams work to bring the crewmembers aboard USS John P. Murtha, on Friday, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Califo»»»
Israel Army Says Hit Over 200 Hezbollah Targets in Last 24 Hours
The Israeli military said Saturday it had struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon within the last 24 hours, among them rocket launchers. "In the last 24 hours, the army struck more than 200 Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon. The Israeli air force continues to strike Hezbollah infrastruc»»»
A Syrian Man Buries His Wife and 4 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Beirut
A Syrian man on Saturday buried his wife and four of his five children, killed in the massive wave of Israeli strikes that pounded Beirut earlier this week, laying them to rest in Deir Ezzor province in northeastern Syria. It was not the homecoming they had anticipated when they fled to Lebanon six»»»
US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Pakistan as War’s Fragile Ceasefire Holds
The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks. Iran'»»»
US warships transit Strait of Hormuz: media
Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States had started "clearing out" the strategic waterway. The US Navy guided-missile destroyers passed through the strai»»»
How Ukrainian spies are allegedly working against Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Behind Vladimir Zelensky’s public feud with Viktor Orban, the arrest of two suspected spies in Budapest adds to claims that the Ukrainian leader is waging a shadow campaign to take out the Hungarian prime minister. Read more Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed agains»»»
US wants conflict with Iran scaled down, not settled – ex-Gaddafi minister Moussa Ibrahim
Iran should not repeat the mistakes of Libya, which paid a heavy price for trusting the West, the North African country’s former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has warned ahead of the talks between delegations from Washington and Tehran. The first direct meeting between the sides since the U»»»
Vance, Iran delegation begin peace talks in Pakistan - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday. Delegations from the United States and Iran are meeting in Pakistan Saturday to discuss ending the war in Iran. Photo by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry/EPA A»»»
Zayed Sustainability Prize expands funding for all finalists
Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at diff»»»
Rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures forecast across UAE Sunday
rain howDubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday as unsettled weather continues, with temperatures set to fall and winds picking up, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective clouds bring»»»
Holy Fire Distributed from Synodal Palace in Sofia on Easter Eve
The Holy Fire from Jerusalem, kept at the Palace of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC) in Sofia, is being spread out by priests taking it to evening service in their churches in Bulgaria on Holy Saturday, which for Orthodox Christians this year is on April 11. Normally, the Holy »»»
Sinner brushes past Zverev to reach Monte Carlo final
Monte Carlo: World No.2 Jannik Sinner eased his way into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a clinical 6-1, 6-4 semi-final win over Alexander Zverev on Saturday. The Italian becomes the first player to reach all three finals of the season's first three Masters 1000 events »»»
Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce
Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday at 4pm (1300 GMT) until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period. Russia's»»»
Libya approves first unified state budget in 13 years
Tripoli: Libya has approved its first unified state budget in more than 13 years, the Central Bank of Libya said on Saturday. In a statement, the Central Bank said the approval by the House of Representatives and the High Council of State is expected to strengthen financial stability and advance ef»»»
Hezbollah MP slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel as strikes kill 10
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday reiterated his group's rejection of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, where authorities reported 10 people killed in Israeli attacks in the south. The office of President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that officials from Lebanon, Israel and»»»
Iranian Source Says US Agreed to Unfreeze Iranian Funds, Washington Denies: Reuters
A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, but a US official swiftly denied the assertion, Reuters news agency reported. The senior Iranian source welcomed the purported US move as a sign of “seriousness” in r»»»
India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram safely crosses Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: The Government on Saturday said, in a routine briefing, that the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as authorities continue to closely monitor maritime operations amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region. The vessel -- carrying around 20,»»»
Chinas CNBM wants to expand activities in Tunisia
Tunis, April 11 (TAP)- Sinoma Cement Co., Ltd. a leading Chinese cement manufacturer and subsidiary of the state-owned China National Building Materials Group (CNBM), wants to expand its activities in Tunisia by introducing intelligent control...»»»
Why the Philippines is shifting focus from remittances to diaspora engagement
Dubai: The Philippines is redefining its approach to the 10.7 million Filipinos living abroad. Historically reliant on remittances, the country is now turning to its diaspora as “permanent strategic partners” for long-term development. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has shifted the agen»»»
Boy, 9, found locked in van for over a year, severely malnourished
Paris: A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his father detained. Police were alerted by a neighbor to "sounds of a child'' coming from a van on Mon»»»
Rain expected on Sunday over northern regions
Tunis, April 11, 2026 (TAP) – Scattered showers are expected on Sunday over northwestern regions, gradually extending to other northern areas in the afternoon, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said on Saturday.The showers may be locally...»»»