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Tunisia–Japan cooperation: closure of project to reduce non-revenue water in Sfax

Tunis, April 24 (TAP) - The closing ceremony of the non-revenue water reduction project in Greater Sfax was held this Thursday in the same city. The initiative was carried out by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in partnership with...»»»

Gulf News 8m

WHO says billions saw health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts

GENEVA: Despite significant funding cuts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was able to support significant national health gains for hundreds of millions of people in 2025, according to its annual Results Report released on Thursday. "The Results Report 2025 shows that with support from WHO and »»»

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TAP 19m

National crude oil production down 4% at end of February (Observatory)

Tunis, April 24 (TAP) - National crude oil production stood at 198 kt at the end of February 2026, recording a 4% decrease compared to the end of February 2025, according to the energy outlook report published by the National Observatory of Energy...»»»

TAP 19m

Primary energy: 6% increase in deficit by end February (Observatory)

Tunis, April 24 (TAP) - The primary energy balance showed a deficit of 1 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) by the end of February 2026, marking a 6% increase compared to the end of February 2025, including royalties, according to the energy...»»»

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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires. The company said it was making the cuts for the sake of efficiency and to allow new in»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Emirates Agriculture Conference & Exhibition 2026 highlights economic value of local products, investment in food industries

AL AIN: On the second day of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026, discussions centred on strengthening national food industries, creating value chains for local products, and attracting investment in agriculture. These efforts aim to boost the competitiveness of Emirati products»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

NEW YORK: President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop. The president confirmed his continued interest in offering Spirit a financial lifeline after a lawyer t»»»

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Gulf News 56m

UAE President receives written message from President of Belarus, delivered by Special Envoy

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from His Excellency Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, regarding bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation in support of mutual interests. The message wa»»»

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UPI 1h

Meta to lay off 10% of workforce in AI push - UPI.com

A workspace is dedicated to Meta in 2023 in the Internation Media Center in Moscone Center in San Francisco. Meta said Thursday that it will lay off about 10% of its workforce in a move to artificial intelligence. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- Meta, the parent co»»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘Smoking Gun’? Philippine lawmakers cite AMLC data showing billions in bank flows vs. Sara Duterte’s statement of assets, liabilities

Manila: Bank transactions worth billions of pesos linked to Vice President Sara Duterte did not appear to match the assets she declared annually, lawmakers said, citing records presented during House hearings on impeachment complaints. The disparity could be the “smoking gun” behind allegations of »»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization. “No, I wouldn’t use it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Why would I use a nuclear weapon when we’ve, in a very conventio»»»

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TAP 1h

Energy trade deficit drops by 20% at end February

Tunis, April 23 (TAP) - Tunisia’s energy trade deficit dropped significantly by 20% until the end of February 2026, reaching 1,676 million dinars compared to 2,100 million dinars during the same period the previous year, according to data from the...»»»

Naharnet 1h

Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon to the United States went "very well." The meeting was t»»»

Gulf News 1h

US troops board crude tanker carrying Iranian oil: Pentagon

The Pentagon has said its US forces boarded M/T Majestic X crude tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. The M/T Majestic X is considered by the US as a "stateless tanker", and was boarded in the Indian Ocean within the area of responsibility of US Indo-Pacific Command. The vessel was susp»»»

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RT 1h

Germans turned into ‘cash cows’ for Ukraine – Sahra Wagenknecht

Veteran German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has lashed out at Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a €90 billion ($106 billion) emergency loan to Ukraine, which Berlin had been actively promoting, was approved by the bloc. On Thursday, the European Council announced that the interest-free loan has been »»»

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UPI 1h

White House to host Israel, Lebanon talks Thursday - UPI.com

President Donald Trump is expected to briefly take part in negotiations between Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors at the White House on Thursday. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon were expected to hold talks at the White House on Thurs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

How Georgetown Qatar community shows up forone another amid crisis

Daphne Soriano (Class of 2028) Doha When Farkhunda Fazelyar (GU-Q’26) left Doha for a class trip to Cape Town, she expected an immersive academic experience. The war reshaped her trip almost immediately. “The strikes started on the first day of the programme,” she said. “I remember going through th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

CCQ and QSC sign MoU to advance innovation

Tribune News Network Doha Reflecting a shared commitment to integrating the roles of academic and scientific institutions across Qatar, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) and the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It aims to strengthen collaboration in technic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Tourism launches Nami Beach in Doha

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism has announced the launch of Nami Beach, a new beachfront destination developed in collaboration with Loft A Trading and Contracting, introducing a refined seaside experience in the heart of Doha. Designed as a contemporary city escape, Nami Beach combines coa»»»

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Al Manar 1h

In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its targeting of the town of Yater in southern Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Shtoula settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In response to the Israeli enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and its targeting of the town of Yater in southern Lebanon, the Islamic Resis»»»

Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army bulldozer while it was demolishing houses in the town of Rashaf with a loitering glider, achieving a direct hit: statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army bulldozer while it was demolishing houses in the town of Rashaf with a loitering»»»

Arab News 1h

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

Washington: President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump says the meeting between Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States went “very well.” The meeting w»»»

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UPI 2h

Reports: One dead, 10 injured in shooting at Mall of Louisiana - UPI.com

One person is dead and 10 injured after an argument-turned-gunfight Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, La., officials said. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 23 (UPI) -- An argument turned into a gunfight at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday, leaving »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QC explores investment prospects with Uzbekistan to boost ties

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber (QC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Uzbekistan during a high-level meeting with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar HE Ashraf Khodjaev. The ambassador was received by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, QC Board Member and H»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Sheikh Joaan’s leadership strengthens Asian unity: OCA Director-General

Tribune News Network Doha Husain Al Musallam, Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has said that the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 represents a significant milestone in the journey of Asian Olympic work, under the leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Presi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir receives chairmanof TotalEnergies

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies HE Patrick Pouyanne in his office at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday. The two sides discussed facets of relations between Qatar and TotalEnergies and prospects of s»»»