Archives for April, 2026

A private security member stands outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

France suspects pro-Iranian group HAYI was behind foiled attack on Bank of America Paris

Reuters

Family members reunite with a child who was evacuated from Gaza as a premature baby during the two-year Israeli offensive, and has returned after receiving medical treatment in Egypt, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents

Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a meeting to discuss the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, in London, Britain, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/Pool/File Photo

UK requires closer EU partnerships due to volatile world, Starmer says

Reuters

A picture taken on May 5, 2020 shows the Acropolis overlooking the Koukaki district of Athens, during a lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. - At the foot of the Acropolis, the Koukaki district, usually popular with tourists from all over the world, has been a sad place since the pandemic, with its deserted terraces and pedestrian walkways and Airbnb accommodations emptied of their clientele. Directly hit, the dozens of small landlords who had chose

How Athens became haven for Israeli investment

In Athens, rising Israeli investment in the real estate market has been contributing to declining housing affordability.

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says

Reuters

FILE PHOTO: A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Bahrain circulates revised UN Hormuz draft, drops binding enforcement

Reuters

The rise in crude prices are causing fuel prices to climb, raising worries about inflation

Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits'

Agence France-Presse

The Philippines is committed to deepeningh cooperation with Iran, Foreign Secretary Thereza Lazaro said after a meeting with Iranian Ambassador Yousef Esmaeilzadeh

Philippines seeks safe passage for oil in Iran meeting

Agence France-Presse

President Donald Trump told Americans that while the United States was close to achieving its mission objectives in the war against Iran, US forces would hit the Islamic republic 'extremely hard' over the next two to three weeks

Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strikes

Agence France-Presse

Pope Leo XIV leads a mass for Palm Sunday at St Peter's square

Pope Leo celebrates first Easter amid Middle East war

Agence France-Presse

Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold celebrates with substitute goalkeeper Kumel Saadi after clinching World Cup qualification against Bolivia

Iraq plot 'shock' as famous win seals World Cup return after 40 years

Agence France-Presse

An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a press conference at NSW Police headquarters, following a deadly shooting incident during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis

Reuters