UN chief in Beirut: 'No longer the time of armed groups. This is time of strong states'

13
Mar
2026

UN chief in Beirut: 'No longer the time of armed groups. This is time of strong states'

22:53

US eases sanctions on Venezuela central bank

22:17

Lebanon's US envoy says called for ceasefire at 'constructive' Israel talks

22:11

Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks: US statement

22:05

US Treasury says not renewing temporary easing of Iran oil sanctions

21:34

Israeli ambassador hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon

21:31

Nigerian govt orders investigation into weekend air strike on market

21:04

Zelensky says US doesn't 'have time for Ukraine' because of Iran war: interview

19:06

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey FMs to hold talks amid Iran tensions: foreign ministry source to AFP

18:38

Hezbollah says targeted 13 northern Israeli towns as Lebanon-Israel talks started

18:27

Direct Israel-Lebanon peace talks a 'historic opportunity': Rubio

18:10

About 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UNHCR

18:05

Israel military warns Hezbollah likely to increase attacks as talks begin

18:02

Rubio hosts Israeli, Lebanese envoys for first direct talks in decades

18:00

Lebanon president hopes Israel talks 'beginning of the end' of country's suffering

17:30

US govt wants new Fed chair in place 'soon as possible': Treasury chief

17:10

US oil price falls 5% on de-escalation hopes in Middle East war

17:06

New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina: AFP

16:59

17 nations, including UK, urge Israel, Lebanon to seize talks 'opportunity': statement

16:58

Israel says Italy halting defence deal 'won't affect its security'

16:58

Trump says Italy's Meloni lacks 'courage' on Iran war: report

16:38

French investigators raid Elysee palace in events company contracts probe: informed source

16:34

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to leave at end of season - club

16:00

IMF cuts China 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.4%

16:00

IMF cuts eurozone full-year growth forecast to 1.1%

16:00

US 2026 growth revised slightly lower on fallout from war: IMF

16:00

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% on Mideast war

16:00

Iran, Iraq, Qatar among Mideast's hardest-hit economies: IMF

16:00

IMF cuts Mideast, North Africa growth forecast to 1.1 pct over Iran war

15:44

Amazon says to buy Globalstar to expand satellite network

15:04

Two ships from Iran ports pass Hormuz Strait despite US blockade: tracker

14:31

France's Macron says urged Trump, Iranian president to 'restart talks'

14:27

Venezuela opposition leader Machado urges presidential polls 'as soon as possible'

14:20

Israeli FM says no major disputes with Lebanon, 'problem is Hezbollah'

14:19

Israeli FM says keen to reach 'peace and normalisation' with Lebanon

14:12

French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille: source

14:09

JPMorgan Chase reports higher profits, sees risks facing US economy

14:09

EU says it fears jet fuel supply issues in 'near future'

14:07

Zelensky says pipeline taking Russian oil to Hungary will reopen by end of April

14:01

Russian strike kills four in Ukrainian city of Dnipro: governor

13:25

Twin suicide attacks rocked Algeria Monday during Pope's visit: informed source, verified footage

12:59

Italian PM says suspending defence agreement with Israel

12:43

France to host Strait of Hormuz shipping meeting on Friday: presidency

11:36

Ukraine's Zelensky to visit Norway on Tuesday: presidency

11:14

Nearly 700 civilians reportedly killed in Sudan drone strikes this year: UN

11:01

Russia's oil export revenue surged to $19 bn in March during Mideast war: IEA

11:00

Crude oil demand to see biggest quarterly plunge since Covid: IEA

10:59

Shooting at a school in southeast Turkey leaves seven wounded: report

10:48

Spain to start mass regularisation of undocumented migrants: PM

10:30

China vows 'countermeasures' to Trump tariff threats

10:16

China calls US blockade of Iran ports 'dangerous and irresponsible'

10:11

Novo Nordisk signs partnership with OpenAI to develop new drugs

09:50

Ailing Swedish steelmaker Stegra raises 1.4 bn euros for new mill

09:41

Zelensky to meet Germany's Merz Tuesday: Berlin

09:37

China can play 'important role' in ending Mideast war: Spain PM

09:19

Spanish PM urges 'reform' to make world order 'more representative'

09:10

Xi says China to play 'constructive role' in promoting Mideast peace talks

09:00

War pushes seven in 10 Sudanese into poverty: UN official to AFP

08:32

China's Xi urges respect for sovereignty in Middle East: state media

07:17

Embattled Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud: court

06:35

Xi meets Spanish PM Sanchez in Beijing: Chinese state media

06:30

Israeli military says soldier killed in Lebanon

06:13

China says exports to US down 26.5% on-year in March

06:04

China says annual export growth slowed to 2.5% in March

06:04

China says imports rose 27.8% on-year in March, beating expectations

05:00

Carney's Liberals win full majority in Canada parliament: media

03:13

Australia's Qantas warns of big hit from surging jet fuel prices

02:39

Wadagni elected president of Benin with 94% of vote: provisional results

01:28

Vatican should 'stick to matters of morality': US VP Vance

01:22

Vance 'sad' Orban lost, says US will work with new Hungary PM

13/04 22:38

Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief detained by US immigration: authorities

13/04 22:38

IEA chief warns of tougher month for energy markets due to Iran war

13/04 22:21

Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption: court ruling

13/04 21:58

Merz expresses 'grave concern' over West Bank in call with Netanyahu: spokesman

13/04 21:56

Germany's Merz urges Netanyahu to end Lebanon fighting, start peace talks in call

13/04 20:51

Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel

13/04 20:46

Hezbollah leader says rejects Lebanon's direct negotiations with Israel

13/04 19:45

Trump says won't apologize to 'very weak' Pope Leo

13/04 19:44

Trump says Iran called and wants to make deal 'very badly'

13/04 19:37

Trump says 34 ships crossed Hormuz Sunday, most since war began

13/04 19:29

Cabin crew strike called at Lufthansa for Wednesday and Thursday: union