Bulgarian News Agency 17m

BSP - United Left Brings "Solidarity Easter" to Over 200 Families in Varna

The BSP - United Left coalition carried out the Solidarity Easter initiative in Varna and brought joy to more than 200 families in the region, the coalition's press office said on Sunday. The idea was launched by the Youth Organization of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) chapter in the coastal c»»»

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Al Manar 29m

Al-Manar correspondent: Warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya, resulting in casualties - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Al-Shahabiya, resulting in casualties 12-04-2026 12:33 PM Latest »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 29m

Anti-Corruption Bloc Candidate Proposes Infrastructure Solutions for Ruse Region

Viktor Stoyanov, top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in the 19th multi-member constituency in Ruse, outlined proposals to improve transport infrastructure in the region in a statement to the media. He identified the curve near Polsko Kosovo as dangerous, suggesting either a new se»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Mumbai, India: Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said. Two-time Grammy nominee Bhosle breathed her last at the Breach Candy hospital where she was admitted with complaints of "extrem»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Inside US–Iran talks: Why gaps persist and what comes next

Dubai: After 21 hours of negotiations stretching into the early hours, US–Iran talks did not so much fail as expose the scale of the challenge ahead — laying bare deep divisions over nuclear limits, regional power and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome was not unexpected. Both sides enter»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 41m

MRF Leader Peevski: Together We Will Uphold Statehood, Prosperity and Security

Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, said that "together we can and will uphold statehood, prosperity and the security of the people" in an Easter message, the party's press office said on Sunday. "Easter is the brightest Christian holiday, when fait»»»

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Naharnet 52m

Syria says bustsed 'Hezbollah-linked' cell planning attack on religious figure

Syria's interior ministry said Saturday that five people had been arrested over a plot to attack an unidentified religious figure in Damascus, alleging the cell was linked to Hezbollah. In a statement, the ministry said security forces observed a woman as she attempted to "plant an explosive device»»»

Al Manar 1h

Over 10 Martyrs as Israeli Aggression Pounds South Lebanon

Al-Manar’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported that six citizens were martyred and others were injured as a result of the Israeli aggression that targeted the town of Maaroub on Sunday morning. شهــ || ــداء وجرحى جراء عــ || ـدوان الاحــ || ــتلال على بلدة #معروب pic.twitter.com/F0Haj2X3Pk »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Strikes Target ‘Joint Force’ Fighters in Gaza

Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have recently focused on targeting Palestinian faction fighters operating within what is known as the “joint force,” deployed near sensitive areas close to the so-called “yellow line,” Palestinian sources said. The force is tasked with preventing infiltration by Is»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah: We deny the false claims issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry alleging our involvement with a cell that was planning to assassinate a religious figure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: We deny the false claims issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry alleging our involvement with a cell that was planning to assass»»»

Gulf News 1h

Unsettled weather in UAE: Why you should avoid rainwater pools in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Authorities have urged the public to avoid approaching water pools formed by recent rainfall, warning of potential safety risks as unsettled weather continues across parts of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre called on residents to refrain from engag»»»

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EU Observer 1h

Hungary election: which polls to trust and everything else you need to know

At 6AM, polling stations opened in Hungary and its high-stakes parliamentary elections began. Voters will decide whether, after 16 years of an increasingly authoritarian government, prime minister Viktor Orbán and his rightwing party, Fidesz, will stay in power, or the leader of the centre-right Ti»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Cambodia urges Thailand to resume talks on disputed border

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Cambodia has urged Thailand on April 12, 2026, to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly clashes last year. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Saturday that he "strongly hopes" the two neighbours will »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE community race celebrates unity at Wahat Al Karama

The Higher Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the National Projects Office, has announced the “You’ve Protected the Nation, O Homeland” community race at Wahat Al Karama. The event will take place at 8:00am on April 18, bringing tog»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Hungary's Orban Expects Ukraine to Reopen Druzhba Oil Pipeline Immediately After Elections

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Sunday that he expected Ukraine to resume oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline immediately after the Hungarian parliamentary elections. "We will win the elections, and the Ukrainians will reopen it the next morning," he said in respo»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran-US Talks in Islamabad End Without a Deal After 21 Hours Due to Excessive US Demands

The negotiations between Iran and the United States have come to an end without striking a deal after 21 hours of discussions in the Pakistani capital. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday that the two sides reached a consensus on some issues but held different views rega»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Lebanese Army Warns Hezbollah Supporters against Undermining Civil Peace

The Lebanese army warned supporters of Hezbollah against actions that could undermine civil peace, as protests in Beirut over government policy entered a second day, raising tensions in the capital. Demonstrations involving hundreds of Hezbollah and Amal Movement supporters have taken place in cent»»»

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RT 2h

RT’s essential guide to the Hungarian election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing the most serious threat to his power in decades, in an election that’s drawn in the EU, US, and Ukraine. RT explores the players, the stakes, and the dirty tricks shaping the Hungarian election. We’ve delved into the election in our ‘Battle for Hungar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Asha Bhosle dies at 92: A look-back at the legendary icon's interview in Dubai

Dubai: “I love the people of Dubai… they work very hard and they party harder.” That was Asha Bhosle, wry, observant, and completely at ease, when I met her ahead of her concert in the city. It was such a perfect, unfiltered read of Dubai, delivered with that trademark glint in her eye. But my firs»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Ukrainian Forces Violated Easter Ceasefire 1,971 Times - MoD

The Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the ceasefire 1,971 times between the beginning of the truce on Saturday and 08:00 on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “From 16:00 on April 11 to 08:00 on April 12, a total of 1,971 violations of the ceasefire were recorded by Ukrainian forces," the min»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How Dubai’s 726 new bus shelters are transforming daily commutes

Dubai: Dubai is accelerating its push towards smarter, more commuter-friendly mobility, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completing 726 modern bus shelters across key areas of the emirate marking a major upgrade to everyday public transport experience. The project, which serves more tha»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How Pakistan’s solar boom became a geopolitical buffer

Driven by spiralling electricity tariffs, erratic supply, and policy uncertainty, Pakistan citizens — particularly the urban middle and upper classes — opted out of a failing electricity grid. What began as a private coping mechanism has, quite unexpectedly, evolved into a strategic national buffer»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Al Arabi cruise past Al Sadd to reach Qatar Cup semi-finals

Doha: Al Arabi secured a commanding 81-65 win over Al Sadd to advance to the semi-finals of the Qatar Basketball Cup for the 2025-2026 season, at Al Gharafa Hall yesterday. The result completes the semi-final lineup for the 13th edition of the tournament. Al Arabi set the tone early. They controlle»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Alsharbatly tops Diamond, Gohal wins Bronze Tour at Hathab

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in the Diamond Tour during the tenth round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF) main arena yesterday. Competing in the Accumulator with Joker clas»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Land transport activity surges 7.5% with over 3,000 transactions in Q1

Doha, Qatar: Demonstrating sustained momentum, Qatar’s land transport sector achieved a strong and positive performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 with continued growth across key services and regulatory activities. In a post on its X platform yesterday, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has r»»»

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France24 3h

Hungarians vote in a key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán

Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on power, as the opposition led by Peter Magyar challenges his nationalist rule in a contest drawing scrutiny across Europe and backing for Orban from US President »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar and Lebanon discuss developments in Middle East

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi has discussed the latest regional developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Republic of Lebanon H E Youssef Raji. The talks over the phone on Friday put a particular focus »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture marks 100 days

Doha, Qatar: In just over three months, the Years of Culture partnership with Canada and Mexico has already begun to demonstrate the value of sustained cultural dialogue, setting the tone for a year rooted in discovery, mutual understanding, and human connection. Years of Culture Adviser on Latin A»»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, April 12: U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh evacuated - UPI.com

On April 12, 1975, the U.S. military evacuated Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of Operation Eagle Pull. 1 of 6 | U.S. Marines assist in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 12, 1975. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy April 12 (UPI) -- On this date in »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Cambodia Urges Thailand to Resume Talks on Disputed Border

Cambodia has urged Thailand to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly clashes last year. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Saturday that he "strongly hopes" the two neighbors will be able to work together "quickly and with»»»

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Gulf News 3h

No deal after 21 hours of talks: Why US-Iran marathon negotiations collapsed in Pakistan

The United States and Iran failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations in Islamabad, with Washington insisting Tehran would not give the required commitment to abandon the pursuit of a nuclear weapon. The breakdown leaves the fragile two-week ceasefire in uncertainty. US Vice President JD Va»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Orphan sponsorship endowment sets sustainable model for long-term care

Doha, Qatar: Under the supervision of the General Directorate of Endowments, the “Orphan Sponsorship Endowment” (Waqf) has emerged as a leading contemporary model that reinforces a sustainable approach to caring for orphans by transforming short-term assistance into a long-term, evolving system of »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Watch: 200kg UAE flag carried by 64 nationalities sets Guinness World Record in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: On a rain-swept evening at Hudayriyat Island, 153 people from 64 nationalities lifted a single banner weighing over 200kg and walked 100 metres together, setting a Guinness World Record and delivering one of the UAE's most quietly powerful moments of unity. They were not soldiers or athl»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Cyclone Vaianu Lashes New Zealand's North Island, Hundreds Evacuated

Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate. The cyclone crossed the coast near the Maketu Peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130 kph (80 mph), heavy rain and large swells, national weather provi»»»

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Sana 3h

Türkiye rejects Netanyahu’s remarks on Erdogan

Ankara, April 12 (SANA) Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday rejected remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying they reflect “resentment” over Ankara’s positions and criticism of Israeli policies. In a statement, the ministry described the»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Calm Easter weather with rising temperatures and spotty rain

Mostly clear skies are expected across Greece on Easter Sunday, with brief periods of cloud cover and isolated showers in eastern and northern mainland areas, as well as the islands of Evia, the Sporades and Crete, mainly during the midday and afternoon. Visibility may be locally reduced early in t»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Category 3 cyclone pummels New Zealand

Wellington: A category 3 tropical cyclone pummelled New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, triggering flooding and damaging infrastructure but authorities were relieved it bypassed Auckland, the country's most populous city. Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in the Bay of Plenty on the east coast, where »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

DFI-backed Palestinian feature to world premiere at Cannes 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has revealed that its grant-funded feature film “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep”, by Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi, is set to have its world premiere in the “Un Certain Regard” section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, as stated in posts on DFI’s socia»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Myrrh Tree that's Key to Luxury Perfumes, African Incomes Threatened by Drought

The critical note in some of the world’s most well-known perfumes is myrrh, a tree resin from the Horn of Africa that is under pressure from what experts say has been a historic drought. Threatened by the lack of water and nibbled by starving livestock, the trees that once formed a dense forest in »»»

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France24 4h

Iran-US negotiations underway in Pakistan, US says Strait of Hormuz being 'cleared'

Delegations from the United States and Iran held direct negotiations on Saturday for the first time since 1979 in Islamabad,Pakistan, to end a six-week conflict, while US President Donald Trump said that the US military had begun clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian negotiators »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Kahramaa’s BeSolar service boosts Qatar’s shift to renewable energy

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has highlighted the growing role of its “BeSolar” service in accelerating the country’s transition toward renewable energy, supporting both environmental sustainability and economic efficiency. In a recent post on the X, Ka»»»

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BNE 5h

Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves

Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»

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BNE 5h

Fitch downgrades outlook on Turkey as war impacts drain FX reserves

Fitch Ratings late on April 10 downgraded its rating outlook on Turkey to Stable from Positive in response to a marked decline in central bank FX reserves in the face of economic impacts caused by the conflict in the Middle East. »»»

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BNE 5h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

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BNE 5h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

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BNE 5h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

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BNE 5h

As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line

At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»

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BNE 5h

As Lebanon, Israel negotiations begin Hezbollah hardens it line

At a decisive moment, as the Lebanese state takes a bold step toward negotiations as a gateway to ending the war and halting the collapse, the Secretary-General of the banned organization Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emerges to tell the Lebanese that what he calls the “resistance” will continue… »»»

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BNE 5h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan’s Ghazab Lil-Haq operation and the prospect of regime change in Afghanistan

On February 26, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq (Righteous Fury) against the Taliban regime in Kabul. The operation is seen by some as an attempt by Islamabad to pursue regime change in Afghanistan. »»»

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