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Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached 18 Apr 2026 - 08:34 am

Aboard Air Force One: President Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace...

EU updates age-check app after vulnerabilities found 17 Apr 2026 - 07:11 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union said Friday that it was updating an age verification app unveiled this week after independent developers pointed to...

Illegal oil transfers in Malacca Strait increasing: Malaysian official says 17 Apr 2026 - 06:41 pm

Kuala Lumpur: The illegal transfer of crude oil in the Malacca Strait is increasing, with syndicates refining their tactics of ship-to-ship (STS) transfers...

Thailand reinforces wildfire response with satellite technology 17 Apr 2026 - 06:24 pm

Bangkok: The Thai government is strengthening wildfire response efforts by using satellite technology to detect and contain fires more quickly, as wildfires intensified...

Monet paintings sell for €16M 17 Apr 2026 - 05:28 pm

Paris: Sotheby's Paris announced the sale of two rare paintings by French artist Claude Monet for over €16 million at a major auction...

One killed, several injured in Northern Gaza as ceasefire strains persist 17 Apr 2026 - 05:20 pm

Gaza: A Palestinian has been killed and several others injured following Israeli fire in the north of the Gaza Strip, according to local...

UN: More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025 17 Apr 2026 - 04:45 pm

Geneva: Over 38,000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza war by the end of 2025, the UN estimated Friday, amounting to...

Rescue for whale stranded off German coast in 'decisive phase' 17 Apr 2026 - 04:42 pm

Berlin: A private rescue attempt for a whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast has entered a "decisive phase", officials said Friday, with the...

Airlines warn of possible European flight disruptions over jet fuel shortages 17 Apr 2026 - 04:25 pm

Montreal: The head of the International Air Transport Association has warned that parts of Europe could begin canceling flights from late May due...

Lebanese president says talks with Israel at 'Critical' stage as ceasefire efforts continue 17 Apr 2026 - 04:00 pm

Beirut, Leabnon: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has described ongoing direct negotiations with Israel as "delicate and pivotal", urging national unity as Lebanon navigates...

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation warns over Palestinian prisoners 17 Apr 2026 - 03:45 pm

Jeddah: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed deep concern over the worsening conditions of more than 9,500 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons,...

Paris Book Festival opens with focus on 'Journeys' and spotlight on comic art 17 Apr 2026 - 03:26 pm

Paris: The 2026 Paris Book Festival has opened in the French capital, drawing thousands of writers, publishers and readers from around the world...

London insurers launch $1 bn war cover for Hormuz shipping 17 Apr 2026 - 02:58 pm

London: London shipping insurers have agreed to provide $1 billion in extra coverage for vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz,a crucial trade...

Kuwait welcomes ceasefire announcement in Lebanon 17 Apr 2026 - 02:55 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, praising the efforts of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and...

On World Heritage Day, calls to protect heritage in conflicts and disasters 17 Apr 2026 - 02:29 pm

Doha, Qatar: The world observes World Heritage Day on April 18 each year, an initiative launched by the International Council on Monuments and...

Arab League rejects Israeli move to appoint envoy in Somaliland 17 Apr 2026 - 02:18 pm

Cairo: The Arab League strongly condemned Israel's appointment of an ambassador to the northwestern region of Somalia, known as Somaliland. In a statement,...

China launches high-precision greenhouse gas detection satellite 17 Apr 2026 - 01:33 pm

Jiuquan: China on Friday launched a Long March-4C carrier rocket to send a satellite for high-precision greenhouse gas detection into the preset orbit....