International News from Friday, April 10th, 2026
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Israeli strikes kill seven in Gaza, health officials say
Two Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza on Saturday, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, officials from Gaza's health ministry said.
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US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain
Negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to have concluded for now, Iran's government has announced early on Sunday, after a series of talks in Pakistan to end the six-week war between Washington and Tehran.
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Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for president again in 2028.
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Man arrested after four die in Channel boat crossing
British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a small boat this week, authorities said.
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Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, unfreezing of assets before peace talks
Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan.
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UK's Starmer, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim highlight need for 'lasting peace accord'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and emphasised the importance of de-escalating tensions and enhancing regional stability during talks in Doha.
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Strait still shut and Lebanon fighting strains truce as US and Iran aim for first talks
The Strait of Hormuz remained shut on Friday and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which the United States and Iran each described as violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their first peace talks of the war.
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Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also diplomatically to end the war.
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Pakistan to issue visas on arrival ahead of US-Iran talks
Pakistan announced on Friday it would issue visas on arrival for diplomats, journalists and international delegates travelling to Islamabad for Saturday's Iran–US talks.
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Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
The four Artemis II astronauts, returning from the world's first crewed moon voyage in over half a century, hurtled back toward Earth on Friday aboard their gumdrop-shaped Orion spacecraft, headed for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.
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Dubai's early childhood centres set for gradual re-openingPrivate early childhood centres in Dubai are set for a gradual return to on-site learning from April 16, starting with those in government premises and commercial buildings, subject to prior approval.
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UAE President, European Council chief discuss regional developmentsUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the President of the European Council, António Costa, who is visiting the country as part of a regional tour.
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DXB remains top hub for international passenger trafficDubai International Airport (DXB) retained its title as the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic in 2025, handling 95.2 million travellers.
