RT 2m

Trump’s Iran ceasefire shows the limits of US power in the Middle East

Donald Trump has declared the start of a new “golden age” in the Middle East after announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The war, at least for now, has been paused. And while predictions are always risky with this White House, there is at least a chance that the fighting will not immediately resume. Th»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison in Scotland for wife's suicide

London: Kimberley Milne jumped to her death in Scotland in July 2023, but prosecutors in a landmark case said Friday that she was driven to do it by her husband's physical abuse. Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homi»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran a Turning Point for Europe’s Liberation – from Donald Trump: Guardian Commentary

A recent opinion article in The Guardian argues that the US-Israeli war on Iran marks a potential turning point in Europe’s relationship with Washington, particularly under President Donald Trump, as European states reassess their dependence on the United States and move toward greater strategic au»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Thousands denied entry since EU's automated border system rollout

Brussels, Belgium: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital r»»»

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France24 2h

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from Moon toward Pacific splashdown

The Artemis II team headed for a Friday re-entry to Earth after a historic lunar mission, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. The most crucial moments of the 10-day mission awaits them as they prepare for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.   »»»

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Gulf News 2h

EU denies entry to 27,000 travellers under new EES border system

Brussels: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of a new border check system that became fully operational Friday, Brussels said. The so-called Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital registrati»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Schengen travel update: EU activates fully digital Entry/Exit System

The European Union announced on Friday that the Entry/Exit System is now fully operational across all Schengen Area countries, marking a key step in strengthening border security. In a statement, the European Commission said the system is an advanced digital framework designed to record the entry a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oil spill snarls shipping traffic in Antwerp port

Antwerp, Belgium: Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage. A port statement said the spill occurred during a "bunkering operation" -»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Hungary Accuses EU of Election Interference Operations

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian EU Affairs Minister Janos Boka said on Friday that European Union agents are carrying out operations designed to meddle in Hungary's electoral process. Parliamentary elections in Hungary will be held on April 12. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Bruss»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Why did Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan turn to alcohol after his first divorce? Actor opens old wounds

Dubai: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan opened up about alcoholism and what led to it, revealing that his divorce from Reena Dutta triggered a period of heavy drinking. In an interview on Duologue with Barun Das, Aamir reportedly said he had been a teetotaller before the separation. He recalled that the »»»

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BNE 5h

BEIRUTER: On Lebanon’s southeastern front, they stay

During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»

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BNE 5h

BEIRUTER: On Lebanon’s southeastern front, they stay

During a visit to Lebanon’s southeastern Christian border villages with a humanitarian convoy led by the Maronite Patriarch, residents described why they remain despite escalating Israeli operations. Nine-year-old Elise ha»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

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BNE 5h

CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Viktor Orban faces toughest test yet as polls show Tisza momentum in final stretch

The opposition Tisza Party appears to have the momentum in the final leg of Hungary's election campaign, putting it on track for a potential two-thirds parliamentary majority, according to the latest Median poll which has a long track record of getting the outcome right. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

CEVF 2026 provides window on Central Asia’s growing venture ecosystem

Nearly 800 investors, founders and tech leaders from more than 20 countries converged in Tashkent for the fifth Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), held for the first time in Uzbekistan.  Hosted at the JW Marr»»»

intellinews.com
24 News Agency 5h

Kyrgyzstan and Germany discuss economic and energy cooperation - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with German Minister of State for Europe Gunther Krichbaum, during which the two sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation. According to the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service, the talks focused on the further developm»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Travel demand, soaring jet fuel costs could keep airfares high for months

Dubai: Travel demand, high jet fuel costs and limited flight capacity are pushing airfares sharply higher — and prices may stay elevated for months, aviation experts say. Passengers flying out of the UAE are already feeling the impact, with last-minute ticket prices surging far beyond pre-war level»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Kerala court grants bail to filmmaker Ranjith in sexual misconduct case, a set back for #Metoo survivors?

Dubai: An Ernakulam court has granted bail to filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan in the sexual harassment case filed against him by a young actor, even as the development reignites concerns about accountability in the Malayalam film industry. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

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France24 6h

Macron set for first meeting with Pope Leo amid calls for peace in Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to have his first face-to-face meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Friday as the leader of the Roman Catholic church has criticised his fellow American, US President Donald Trump, for "unacceptable belligerence" during the Iran war. Macron has called for»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Pentagon Denies Giving Vatican Envoy 'Bitter Lecture'

The Pentagon on Thursday denied a report that the Vatican's US envoy was summoned in January for a "bitter" dressing down over remarks by Pope Leo that were seen as criticizing the Trump administration's use of military force. According to The Free Press, which shares common ownership with CBS News»»»

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Gulf News 7h

First Awake Craniotomy at King’s College Hospital Dubai marks new era in brain surgery

In a significant advancement for healthcare in the UAE, King’s College Hospital London Dubai has successfully performed its first awake craniotomy, a highly specialised brain surgery carried out while the patient remains awake and conscious. The complex five-hour procedure was led by a US trained s»»»

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BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Philippines shifts focus to EVs — scraps multi-year, multi-million incentives for Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage

Manila: Amid the global price shock due to the Middle East war, the Philippines has now cancelled the multi-year, billion-peso incentives for automakers like Toyota and Mitsubishi aimed at encouraging them to "develop" local manufacturing capacity based on internal combustion engines (ICE). In a ma»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Team Qatar ready for European Le Mans Series season opener in Barcelona

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar GT will launch its 2026 campaign in the European Le Mans Series, with the opening round scheduled at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from April 10 to 12. The team arrived in Barcelona last week to take part in the official Prologue pre-season test. The sessions served as »»»

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BNE 8h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

EU paid €2.88bn for Russian Arctic LNG in first quarter

The EU paid an estimated €2.88bn ($3.33bn) to Russia for liquefied natural gas from the Yamal Arctic LNG project, majority owned by Novatek (NVTK.MM), in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis of shipping data published by campaign group Urgewald on April 10. The payments were driven in p»»»

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BNE 8h

EU paid €2.88bn for Russian Arctic LNG in first quarter

The EU paid an estimated €2.88bn ($3.33bn) to Russia for liquefied natural gas from the Yamal Arctic LNG project, majority owned by Novatek (NVTK.MM), in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis of shipping data published by campaign group Urgewald on April 10. The payments were driven in p»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 8h

EU paid €2.88bn for Russian Arctic LNG in first quarter

The EU paid an estimated €2.88bn ($3.33bn) to Russia for liquefied natural gas from the Yamal Arctic LNG project, majority owned by Novatek (NVTK.MM), in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis of shipping data published by campaign group Urgewald on April 10. The payments were driven in p»»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 8h

Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ leaked in HD before release, fans furious

Dubai: Tamil actor Vijay’s much-anticipated final film before he plunges fully into politics, Jana Nayagan, has reportedly been leaked online even before its theatrical release, sending shockwaves through the film industry and his fanbase. According to reports, the leak comes at a particularly sens»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Planned Rotation of US Troops Begins at Novo Selo Training Area Under Atlantic Resolve Initiative

A planned rotation of US military personnel has begun at the Novo Selo training area as part of the Atlantic Resolve initiative, Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry said in a press release. The rotation of personnel from the US contingent carrying out missions under the Atlantic Resolve security initiative»»»

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France24 9h

Calls to invoke the 25th Amendment after Trump's Iran threats 'useless'

US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy “a whole civilisation” in Iran has reignited calls to invoke the 25th Amendment and drawn condemnation across the political spectrum. Yet despite a growing chorus of critics, from Democrats to former MAGA allies, the mechanism remains politically out of»»»

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France24 9h

Four migrants die in north France trying to board small boat to cross Channel

Two men and two women died on Thursday after being swept away by currents in the English Channel while trying to board a dinghy to travel from France to England.  Four people died on Thursday off the coast of northern France as they tried to board a small boat to cross the Channel to England, »»»

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France24 9h

Trump meets NATO’s Rutte as US weighs exit over Iran war

US President Donald Trump held talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday, the White House said, as he weighed leaving the alliance after it did not join the US in its war against Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was also considering withdrawing US troops from some NATO countrie»»»

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France24 9h

Trump, Vance support for Hungary's Orban is not 'meddling' in upcoming vote, says US envoy

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's endorsement of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban does not constitute "meddling" in Hungary's parliamentary elections, the US ambassador to the EU said on Thursday. Trump last month said nationalist Orban had his "complete and total" s»»»

france24.com
The Budapest Times 10h

Gulyás: “Hungary’s energy supply is secure despite growing risks”

Minister Gergely Gulyás said Hungary’s energy supply remains stable despite mounting external risks, while also addressing a leaked recording involving opposition leader Péter Magyar. Speaking at the Government Info press conference alongside government spokesperson Eszter Vitályos, Minister Gulyás»»»

budapesttimes.hu
Gulf News 10h

Sharjah’s resilient economy drives growth in key sectors

Sharjah: Sectoral Business Groups operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry affirmed that Sharjah’s economy is advancing a resilient and sustainable growth model. The emirate’s comprehensive development strategy and strong economic framework have enabled it to navigate regional a»»»

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Kathimerini 12h

Authorities seize thousands of Easter fireworks

Authorities seized thousands of firecrackers, flares and fireworks ahead of Easter and arrested 93 people following inspections, police said. From March 7, when inspections began, through Wednesday, April 8, officers carried out 27,027 checks and recorded 79 violations. Among the items found and co»»»

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