24 News Agency 4m

Over 100 companies to offer 5,000 jobs at job fair in Bishkek - | 24.KG

A job fair, Career Day, and Open Day will be held at K. Karasayev State University in Bishkek on April 23. The press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported. Approximately 100 state, municipal, and private organizations are expected to participate in the event. Emp»»»

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Gulf News 7m

UAE unveils platform to bring down grocery bills

Dubai: Grocery shopping in the UAE is set to become more transparent and data-driven following the launch of a new digital platform that tracks essential goods prices across major retailers, giving residents a clearer view of where and how to spend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

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Al Awsat 7m

British PM Starmer Faces Angry Lawmakers Over Mandelson’s Appointment as Ambassador

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will try on Monday to get a grip on a crisis that has left power slipping from his grasp. Starmer will face a tough barrage of questions in Parliament when he stands up to explain why Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished politician and friend of Jeffrey Epstein, »»»

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BNE 16m

RAGOZIN: Budanov, Ukraine’s president-in-waiting

  While president Volodymyr Zelenskiy maintains a show of defiance, Ukraine is being steered towards a difficult postwar period by the new presidential office chief who might also rule the country one day. »»»

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BNE 16m

RAGOZIN: Presidential office chief Budanov is steering Ukraine towards a difficult postwar period

While President Volodymyr Zelenskiy maintains a show of defiance, Ukraine is being steered towards a difficult postwar period by the new presidential office chief who might also rule the country one day.  These days, »»»

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Al Awsat 19m

Eight Children Dead in US Domestic Violence Shooting

A man shot dead eight children -- seven of them his own -- early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said. The early morning massacre at a gray house in the city of Shreveport was the deadliest mass shooting in the Un»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

Tehran and Islamabad: Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan on Monday, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires. The ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports has b»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

UDST signs contract with ‘Be My Sense’ to advance innovation

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced the signing of a Technology Support Contract with ‘Be My Sense,’ a startup founded by UDST students and launched through the University’s incubation centre, UHUB. The agreement marks a significant step in supporting student»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

MoPH concludes third public health sector football tournament

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health concluded the third Public Health Sector Football Tournament with wide attendance from leaders and employees across the healthcare sector in a vibrant atmosphere marked by teamwork and positive competition. The Ministry’s Food Safety Department team won th»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Experts highlight Qatar’s efforts for cultural preservation at MoC’s heritage symposium

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) hosted a high-level symposium yesterday titled “The State of Qatar’s Efforts in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage,” marking the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The event, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Doha, brought t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar draws global capital with stability and long-term returns

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is drawing growing interest from global investors as its real estate market matures and its broader economy continues to diversify, combining long-standing strengths in energy with expanding opportunities in infrastructure and technology. Speaking to The Peninsula, industry leade»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Education Ministry unveils initiative to localise trainers in educational centres

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the presence of Qatari trainers in educational and training service centres, as part of efforts to support national talent and strengthen its role in the training and lifelong learn»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Head of Red Petroleum released from pretrial detention - | 24.KG

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has changed the pretrial measure for Akylbek Mamatov, CEO of Red Petroleum gas station chain, the court’s press service reported. The decision was made on April 17 following a request from investigators. The court ordered his release from custody and impose»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump says US delegation to head to Pakistan for new Iran talks

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that an American delegation will head Monday to Islamabad, Pakistan, to begin a new round of negotiations with representatives of Iran, with the aim of reaching a peace agreement. Trump said via his Truth Social account: “My Representatives are»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

World Weighs Fate of Middle East Ceasefire After US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship

Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the US said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground,»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Oil Prices and Stocks Climb as US-Iran Standoff Keeps Strait of Hormuz in Limbo

Oil prices climbed more than 5% while Asian shares also advanced Monday as a standoff between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf waterway was closed again after Iran reversed a decision to reopen the strait and President Donald Trump said a US Navy blockade »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gold slips even with Strait tensions rising, rate outlook drives next move

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Monday morning, tracking a global pullback that reflects how interest rate expectations are shaping investor behaviour more than geopolitical tension at this stage. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain,»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Israeli Army Announces Investigation After Soldier Smashed Jesus Christ Statue in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged that an Israeli soldier had indeed smashed a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon and said that an investigation was underway. Earlier, the Lebanese news portal Lebanon Debate reported that an Israeli soldier had smashed a statue of Jesus Christ in the sett»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 Over thousand packs of illegal cigarettes seized at Manas market - | 24.KG

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan discovered illegal tobacco products at Bereke market in Manas. According to the agency, during a tax inspection raid, 1,110 packs of cigarettes worth approximately 133,000 soms were found and seized in the market’s parking lot. It was established that the product»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan participates in Antalya Diplomacy Forum - | 24.KG

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev participated in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which was held in Turkey. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the panel session «Rising Together: Global Positioning of Central Asian States at Their 35th Anniversary,»»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How an integrated value chain help gold traders manage risk in fluctuating markets

Gold and silver prices have swung sharply over the past month since the start of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, underlining the intense volatility gripping the precious metals markets. Gold has ranged from $4,100 to $5,400 over the past six weeks with prices settling in the middle of thi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Unsettled week ahead: dust, cooler coasts and chance of rain across UAE

Fair to partly cloudy conditions will give way to a spell of unsettled weather across the UAE this week, with dust, stronger winds and a chance of light rain affecting coastal and island areas, according to the forecast. The National Centre of Metrology (NCM) predicts today will be fair to partly c»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Esaad cardholders get up to 50% off in new Dubai Police deal

Dubai: Dubai Police has signed a new cooperation agreement with Lari Exchange to expand the range of benefits available to Esaad cardholders, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life through exclusive financial services. The agreement, concluded between the Esaad Card Centre and Lari E»»»

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Gulf News 5h

'Touska, vacate your engine room': US Navy warns before disabling Iran-bound ship's engine

US naval forces enforcing a blockade in the Arabian Sea intercepted and disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo ship April 19 after its crew ignored repeated warnings to change course, US officials said. The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) stopped the motor vessel Touska as it travelled a»»»

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Gulf News 6h

India, Sri Lanka discuss proposal for oil pipeline

COLOMBO: Indian Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed the proposed link between India and the island nation through an oil pipeline, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said here on Sunday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

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France24 6h

Trump says US delegation will travel to Islamabad on Monday, Iran declines talks

Iran is not currently planning to attend the next round of talks with the US, which has announced that it would send a team of negotiators to Pakistan on Monday, Iranian state television reported on Sunday. Iran is not planning to participate in new peace talks with the ​United States, its sta»»»

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UPI 7h

U.S. Navy fires on Iranian ship as Trump officials head to peace talks in Pakistan - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the U.S. Navy had intercepted and boarded an Iranian-flagged ship attempted to bypass the U.S. blockade of the Gulf of Oman to prevent Iranian ships from transiting out of the region. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo April 19 (UPI) -- The U.S»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

A-G opens refresher practical criminal investigation course

QNA Doha Attorney-General HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi on Sunday inaugurated a refresher training course on practical criminal investigation, organised by the Public Prosecution in cooperation with the Public Prosecution of Egypt. The four-day course, attended by a number of Public Pros»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner in Apr. 19 Vote, Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament According to Parallel Count

Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»

bta.bg
Qatar Tribune 8h

UDST signs technology support deal with student-founded startup

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced the signing of a Technology Support Contract with “Be My Sense,” a startup founded by UDST students and launched through the University’s incubation centre, UHUB. The agreement marks a significant step in suppo»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Sana 8h

Experts: ISO standards key to boosting Syrian industry and opening export markets

Damascus, April 19 (SANA) Experts and industry representatives said adopting ISO quality standards is essential to enhancing the competitiveness of Syrian industrial products and expanding their access to regional and international markets amid the country’s economic opening phase. They said compan»»»

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BNE 8h

UPDATE: Bulgaria’s Radev wins election, set for parliamentary majority

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev is on course to secure a parliamentary majority in the country’s snap election, according to parallel vote counts, in what would be the first single-party majority since 1997. With a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament According to Parallel Count, Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner

Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 9h

Indonesia to halt diesel imports from July 1

Jakarta: Indonesia has announced that it will stop importing diesel starting July 1, the date the country launches its B50 biodiesel program. The announcement was made by Indonesia's Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran in a press statement on Sunday. This marks the country's shift towards using B50,»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Parallel Count Results: Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament, Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner

Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»

bta.bg
France24 9h

Eight children killed in Louisiana domestic violence mass shooting

Eight children died in a domestic-related mass shooting Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana. The victims' ages ranged from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic violence shootings at two different»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Culture ministry marks World Heritage Day, highlights heritage preservation efforts

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture marked World Heritage Day 2026 with a series of cultural events and activities aimed at showcasing the richness of Qatari folklore and highlighting national efforts to preserve and sustain cultural heritage. The event was held in the presence of Undersecretary of the M»»»

qatar-tribune.com
BNE 9h

UPDATE: Bulgaria’s Radev wins decisive election victory, exit polls show

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev is on course for a decisive victory in the country’s snap parliamentary elections, with the latest parallel vote counts pointing to an unexpected outright majority that would allow him to form a government without coalition partners. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Rumen Radev: "We Defeated Apathy but Mistrust in Politicians Remains"

Rumen Radev delivered a brief statement following exit poll results indicating a strong lead for his Progressive Bulgaria coalition in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, thanking voters and calling the outcome "a victory of hope over mistrust, of freedom over fear and ethics". "We defeated apat»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 10h

Iran war: Over $1 billion made from suspiciously timed oil price tips—who's behind them?

Dubai: A string of unusually timed oil trades totalling over $1 billion is drawing scrutiny from U.S. regulators and lawmakers, after they were placed just before major war-related announcements that sent global prices sharply lower. These were not routine trades. They were large, high-risk predict»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Rumen Radev: "Victory of Hope" as His Progressive Bulgaria Leads Snap Elections

Rumen Radev delivered a brief statement following exit poll results indicating a strong lead for his Progressive Bulgaria coalition in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, thanking voters and calling the outcome "a victory of hope". According to exit polls, Progressive Bulgaria gets over 38% of t»»»

bta.bg
BNE 11h

Bulgaria’s Radev set for election win, exit polls show

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev took a commanding lead in snap parliamentary elections on April 19, exit polls showed, putting him on course to win but likely short of an outright majority. Exit polls from fiv»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

INTERVIEW: After Orbán, can Hungary reclaim its media?

It took Viktor Orbán 16 years of relentless, meticulous work to morph Hungary's media ecosystem into a formidable organism designed to perpetuate his unchecked power and serve the interests of his associates. Now, incoming»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Petroleum Minister urges Egyptian Drilling Company to expand global partnerships

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has underscored the pivotal role of the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) in delivering the government’s five-year plan to boost domestic oil and gas production, highlighting its central role in executing well drilling programmes. He called on »»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Agriculture Minister approves EGP 154m in new funding for National Veal Project

The National Veal Project, chaired by Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, has approved new financing worth EGP 154m for 110 beneficiaries, including small-scale breeders and young graduates, to support the rearing of 2,200 head of livestock. The move falls within the framewor»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Halan AZ REIT closes first hospitality tranche through Brassbell partnership

Halan AZ Real Estate Investment Fund (REIT) has announced the successful closing of its inaugural hospitality investment tranche, executed in partnership with Brassbell Hospitality Group, marking the fund’s first deployment into professionally managed hospitality assets. The fund, established by MN»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Egypt’s real estate market remains resilient amid regional uncertainty: Savills

Egypt’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing regional uncertainty, according to Savills Egypt. While geopolitical tensions persist, market activity remains largely unaffected, with developers maintaining project pipelines and demand holding steady. Savills notes th»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Wadi Degla Developments records EGP 5.6bn in 2025 sales

Wadi Degla Developments recorded total sales of EGP 5.6bn in 2025, alongside the delivery of 1,500 residential units, maintaining a steady execution pace of around three units per day. This marks the third consecutive year the company has sustained this delivery rate, standing out in a market where»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Madaar Developments unveils The Hillage in Sheikh Zayed with EGP 15bn investments

Madaar Developments has officially launched its latest residential project, The Hillage, in the heart of Sheikh Zayed City, positioning it as one of the final prime land opportunities in the area. The project comes with total investments exceeding EGP 15bn and introduces a boutique, low-density com»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Egyptian-Italian alliance targets $10bn mega projects across Egypt, Gulf

Precision Consulting Engineering (PCE) has announced a strategic partnership with RECS Architects to expand integrated architectural and consultancy services across Egypt and Gulf markets. The agreement, signed by PCE Chairperson Waleed Sweida and Pier Maria Giordani, aims to establish a cross-bord»»»

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