Two fathers who lost their daughters in the 2024 Southport attack have completed the 2026 London Marathon side by side.Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe ran the 26.2-mile course in a time of four hours and 36 minutes.Their daughters, Alice Da Silva Aguiar, aged nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged seven, died alongside six-year-old Bebe King during an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in July 2024.The marathon run served as both therapy and a tribute to their daughters.Before the race, both men were presented with the Spirit of London Marathon Awards, which include a lifetime race entry.Sergio Aguiar expressed... [Continue Reading]
AL AIN, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The second edition of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 (EACE) concluded successfully today. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the five-day event took place at ADNEC Al Ain. It featured a dynamic programme of expert panels, community events, impactful initiatives, and strategic partnerships, highlighting the growth and vitality of the UAE's agricultural and food sectors.Organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment under the theme "A comprehensive Emirati agricultural platform... towards a... [Continue Reading]
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have merged their political parties to form a new alliance called Together.The move aims to consolidate the fragmented opposition and challenge the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections expected later this year.The alliance was officially announced on April 26, 2026, with Bennett 2026 and There is a Future parties merging under Bennett's leadership.Both politicians issued a joint televised statement emphasizing their shared goal of uniting the opposition despite ideological differences.Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Lapid, a centrist, have been vocal critics of Netanyahu's government, particularly regarding its handling... [Continue Reading]
International efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran faced uncertainty on Sunday after President Donald Trump canceled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for talks.The trip was intended to facilitate negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict involving Iran.Trump stated there was no point in "sitting around talking about nothing" and dismissed Tehran's negotiating position.Despite this, he noted that Iran revised its proposal within minutes of his decision to cancel the trip.The cancellation disrupted a key diplomatic mission and raised questions about the prospects for a negotiated settlement to the Iran conflict.The abrupt decision highlighted the deep divisions... [Continue Reading]
AL AIN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, officially launched the 'Young Farmer Seal' initiative to redefine the national food security system with young hands and minds.The launch was attended by Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs.Announced on day 3 of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Al Ain, themed "Family and Women Farmers", the initiative underscores the commitment of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to empowering young farmers as agri-entrepreneurs and innovation leaders.In her opening speech, Dr.... [Continue Reading]
President Stubb visited a Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army base together with His Majesty the King. Photo: Emmi Syrjäniemi/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland The President of the Republic Alexander Stubb paid official visits to Jordan and Egypt between 19 and 22 April 2026. President Stubb’s visit to Jordan began on Sunday 19 April in Amman, the capital of Jordan, by a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. The President also met Prime Minister of Jordan Jafar Hassan, President of the Senate of... [Continue Reading]
A recent report by UN Women has revealed that more than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025 during Israel's military offensive.This figure represents over half of the total fatalities reported by Gaza's Ministry of Health during the same period.The Gaza Ministry of Health recorded 71,200 deaths since the start of the conflict, which began following a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October 2023.The report highlights that women, children, and older persons together account for more than half of all fatalities.The report also notes that fatality peaks among women and girls coincided... [Continue Reading]
Former US President Barack Obama and academic Mahmood Mamdani met for the first time in New York on April 20, 2026.During this initial meeting, they sang together with children, creating a light-hearted and engaging atmosphere.The event was confirmed to have taken place in New York, a city known for hosting international and cultural gatherings.There were no reports of disruptions or incidents during the meeting.No casualties or security issues were reported, and the gathering appeared to be peaceful and well-organized.The presence of children and the shared singing activity highlighted a cultural and communal aspect to the event.This meeting is notable as... [Continue Reading]
An EU summit is scheduled to take place in Cyprus on April 23-24, bringing together EU member states and Middle Eastern leaders to discuss ongoing fragile ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran.The two-day meeting will also include the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council and a video address from Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky.Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria have been invited to participate in the summit, which aims to provide political guidance on regional security issues.Lebanon's prime minister, Nawaf Salam, is expected to attend in person.The summit will focus on efforts to de-escalate tensions, protect freedom of navigation through... [Continue Reading]
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]