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»»»

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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»»»

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»»»

Romania's annual inflation rate is expected to rise between March and June 2026 to levels higher than previously forecast, mainly due to anticipated effects from rising fuel prices amid a sharp increase in oil and natural gas quotations in the context of the Middle East war, according to a press re»»»

Monte Carlo: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continued their duel for the world number one ranking before the French Open as they opened their clay court seasons by crushing their opponents into the red Monte Carlo dirt yesterday. With Usain Bolt in the crowd, the world’s top two sprinted to secon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Men’s Basketball Cup for the 2025-2026 sports season will kick off today with thrilling quarterfinal clashes. The knockout format ensures a highly competitive atmosphere from the very start until the final match. The tournament is organised under the supervision of the Qatar »»»

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha insisted his side remain very wary of the threat posed by Champions League quarter-final opponents Liverpool despite the Anfield club coming into the heavyweight tie in poor form. “Liverpool are Liverpool, even if they are not in ideal form. They are still a »»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

In a last-minute deal, US President Donald Trump pulled the world back from the brink of a massive escalation in the Gulf War and announced he had agreed to a two week suspension of military operations against Iran after he agreed to a 10-point plan proposed by Iran that contains most of their maxi»»»

Dubai: Philippine inflation has picked up sharply in March, rising to 4.1 percent year-on-year from 2.4 percent in February, exceeding the central bank’s forecast range of 3.1 to 3.9 percent for the month. The increase has been driven by growing price pressures brought by higher energy and food cos»»»

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key gauge for economic health - falling for the first time in ‌eight months, a survey showed on Tuesday. The S&P Global euro zone Comp»»»

Moroccan security forces have dismantled a six-member terrorist cell, according to a statement released by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ). The suspects were apprehended during coordinated raids in Casablanca, Kenitra, Sidi Taïbi, and the Dar El Gueddari region of Sidi Kacem Pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), a centre under the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has signed a cooperation agreement with Afif Charity Foundation to strengthen collaboration and advance shared goals in serving vulnerable groups. The agreement was signed by Acting»»»

Washington: Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth. In remarks yesterday, Georgieva indicated that the war has reduced global oil supplies by 13 percent, impacting oi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Food Security and Environment Committee of Qatar Chamber (QC) held a meeting yesterday chaired by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, QC Board Member and Chairman of the Committee. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Commerce and I»»»

Whether you are about to start university or still in high school and weighing your study options, getting accurate guidance on courses, careers and emerging fields is becoming essential as education paths grow more complex and linked to industry demands. As students seek clearer insights into thei»»»

The UN said that preliminary findings from its probe into the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon last month show one was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by an improvised explosive device most likely placed by Hezbollah. "These are preliminary findings, based on initial »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, handed over the keys to 63 units of specialized equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture. Deputy Cabinet Chairman and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlist Akunbekov presented information abou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The powerful connection between oral health and systemic health was discussed at the latest edition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. A consultant in periodontology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSFT) and an honorary senior clinical lec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, one of Qatar’s leading retail companies, with the widest store network in the country, has unveiled its new brand identity, marking a significant step in its continued evolution. The move reflects almeera’s forward-looking vision and its focus on enhanc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reinforced spiritual awareness among fasting individuals through a wide range of Ramadan outreach programmes, including the organisation of more than 100 lectures, distribution of 2,000 Ramadan kits, and dedicated activities for mosque retr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth School of the Arts Qatar is pioneering research at the intersection of art, design and science, collaborating with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar to explore how built environments affect autistic learners using neuroimaging and virtual reality technologies. The stud»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Training and Development Center at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has concluded the third edition of the “Irtiqa” Forum, held under the theme “Because they are our trust… we are their safety,” with a series of specialised awareness and training sessions targeting st»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will help with traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce. The countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before Trump's Wednesday deadline to obliterate Ira»»»

Housing prices in Bulgaria have surged by 157% between 2015 and the end of 2025, according to Eurostat data. This places the country among the top performers in the European Union in terms of property price growth over the past decade. Bulgaria ranks fourth in the EU, coming just behind Lithuania. »»»

Throughout the war in Gaza, France maintained that its exports of military equipment to Israel were solely for defensive purposes or intended for re-export to other countries. A new report by two pro-Palestinian groups argues that French firms&»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the two-week US-Iran ceasefire struck late on Tuesday does not include Lebanon. The last-minute diplomacy effort led by Pakistan halts planned US strikes, with talks set to begin in Islamabad on Friday. Follow our liveblog for the latest develo»»»