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Kosovo deadly attack trial nears end, defence rejects charges

Pristina: The trial in Pristina over an alleged secession attempt in northern Kosovo entered its final phase Monday, April 20, 2026, with the defence rejecting charges against three Serbs accused of "terrorist acts". In September 2023, a group of dozens of heavily armed men led by Serb Milan Radoic»»»

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Kathimerini 8m

Rhodes man gets 10 years for incest against daughter

A court on the Dodecanese island of Kos has jailed a 56-year-old man from Rhodes to ten years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of multiple counts raping his daughter and committing incest. As a result of the rape and incest, the daughter, now aged 31, gave birth to a child three-and-a-half ye»»»

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Al Manar 23m

MP Fadlallah: Israeli Enemy Will Fail to Create Buffer Zone in South Lebanon, None Can Disarm Hezbollah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Fadlallah: Israeli Enemy Will Fail to Create Buffer Zone in South Lebanon, None Can Disarm Hezbollah 20-04-2026 17:37 PM MP Hasan Fadlal»»»

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Naharnet 25m

Fadlallah said Hezbollah to break 'Yellow Line', vows 'no one' can disarm group

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said on Monday that it was in President Joseph Aoun's interest to withdraw from direct talks with Israel, while adding that his group wanted the current ceasefire to last. "It is in the interest of the state, the interest of Lebanon, the president of the republic»»»

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Bulgaria's Progressive Party wins election amid fears of Russia meddling - UPI.com

Bulgarian Prime Minister-elect, Rumen Radev (C), leader of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, addresses the media on Sunday night after the first exit polls indicated he was on track to win. Photo by Borislav Troshev/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- Former president Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria Party h»»»

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Al Awsat 54m

EU Proposes Full Resumption of Syria Cooperation Accord

Brussels on Monday proposed EU states fully restart the bloc's cooperation agreement with Syria, in the latest step to help bolster the country after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. The deal -- which abolishes customs duties on imports of most industrial products from Syria -- was partially suspende»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Lucic: Telekom Srbija's 2025 revenues at record-high 2.3 bln euros, profit at 1.3 bln

BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija registered record-breaking business results in 2025, with revenues totalling 2.3 bln euros and an operating profit of 1.3 bln euros, the company's CEO Vladimir Lucic said on Monday, adding that a full abolition of mobile roaming charges with the EU was possible as early as»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

EU proposes full resumption of Syria cooperation accord

Brussels, Belgium: Brussels on Monday, April 20, 2026, proposed EU states fully restart the bloc's cooperation agreement with Syria, in the latest step to help bolster the country after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. The deal -- which abolishes customs duties on imports of most industrial products »»»

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Arab News 1h

MWL chief launches global Qur’an science council in Malaysia

RIYADH: The head of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars inaugurated a new body, the Global Council for Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah, on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur. MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa took part in the even»»»

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Gulf News 1h

First ‘Itmam’ centre for judicial services opens Sharjah

Sharjah :The Sharjah Judicial Department has launched the first centre under its “Itmam” judicial services initiative, marking a key step in enhancing service delivery and improving access to judicial processes in the emirate. Announcing the launch, Judge Dr Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Chairman of the»»»

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Arab News 1h

Qatar emir and Jordan crown prince discuss efforts for regional deescalation

LONDON: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah in Doha on Monday to discuss efforts to deescalate hostilities and restore stability in the Middle East. The meeting focused on regional developments and the need to intensify Arab efforts to ac»»»

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UPI 1h

ALA releases list of 'Top 11 Most Challenged Books List of 2025' - UPI.com

The American Library Association's list of the "Top 11 Most Challenged Books List of 2025" includes titles by John Green, Sarah J. Maas and Anthony Burgess. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI) -- The American Library Association released its list of the "Top 11 Most Challeng»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New programme to turn 1,000 UAE families into entrepreneurs over 5 years

Dubai: The UAE is aiming to turn 1,000 Emirati families into entrepreneurs over the next five years, as part of a wider push to reduce reliance on state support and build a more self-sufficient economy. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Announced under the national campa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Arrests made, UAE foils major terror plan

Abu Dhabi: UAE State Security authorities announced they have dismantled a terrorist cell and arrested its members over alleged involvement in covert activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilising the country. According to the statement carried by Emirates News Agency (WAM), inves»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Judicial probe after car tumbles into Thessaloniki building site

A Thessaloniki prosecutor has ordered an investigation after ground subsidence during a cable-laying project led to a parked car tumbling into a fenced construction site Monday. The incident beside what used to be the Papafis stables in the city’s Toumba district reportedly came after a water main »»»

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Arab News 1h

UAE says it dismantled ‘terrorist group’ linked to Iran, arrests members

DUBAI: A “terrorist organisation” has been dismantled and its members arrested over alleged plans to carry out coordinated attacks aimed at undermining national security, authorities in Abu Dhabi said on Monday. The State Security Service said investigations found the group had links to Iran’s “Wil»»»

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Arab News 2h

How Israeli strikes on paramedics are hindering rescue efforts in Lebanon

BEIRUT: Wael Mousawi, a 35-year-old Civil Defense responder in Tyre, says he has spent weeks moving “between death and death,” pulling bodies from the rubble of flattened homes in southern Lebanon as rescue teams struggled to keep pace with the scale of destruction. Paramedics and rescue workers ac»»»

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Arab News 2h

Sudan’s Al-Burhan arrives in Jeddah

RIYADH: Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, arrived in Jeddah on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Makkah Re»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach, vows retaliation over attack on ship

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam ​al-Anbiya, accused the US of violating a ceasefire by firing at one of ‌Iran’s commercial ‌ships ​in ‌the ⁠Gulf ​of Oman, vowing ⁠to retaliate. State media quoted a Khatam Al-Anbiya spokesperson as saying early ⁠on Monday ‌that ‌the vess»»»

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Arab News 2h

Modern agriculture raises some Saudi farmers’ yields by $0.08 per kilogram

RIYADH: Investing in the restoration of arid and degraded lands is a highly profitable economic investment. Every dollar spent yields direct and indirect economic benefits ranging from $7 to $30. This highlights the significance of Saudi Arabia’s success in rehabilitating the first million hectares»»»

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Arab News 2h

Startup wrap — Early stage funding momentum, IPO plans continue in MENA region

RIYADH: Startups operating in the Middle East and North Africa witnessed multiple funding rounds across various sectors last week, even as the conflict in Iran continued to rattle the market. This momentum builds on the record $7.5 billion funding received by startups in 2025, representing a 225 pe»»»

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Arab News 2h

Algeria launches global bid round for oil, gas exploration across 7 fields 

RIYADH: Algeria has launched a global bidding round for oil and gas exploration across seven fields, in a move that underscores the OPEC member’s efforts to boost production capacity and attract foreign investment amid a volatile global energy market shaped by the Iran war. Samir Bekhti, president »»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi real estate prices fall 1.6% in Q1: GASTAT

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate price index declined by 1.6 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2025, driven by a softening residential market that offset stronger commercial sector gains, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistic»»»

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Arab News 2h

Eastern Province to host $267m private sector sports project after Riyadh forum deal

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is preparing to welcome a SR1 billion ($267 million) private sector-driven sports development project after a major agreement was concluded during the Sports Investment Forum in Riyadh. The deal for the planned Dammam Sports City was formally signed by Talal »»»

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Arab News 2h

Logistics, entertainment help lift Saudi Operating Revenue Index 5.9%

RIYADH: Business activity across Saudi Arabia in February helped lift the Kingdom’s Operating Revenue Index by 5.9 percent year on year, with manufacturing, mining and transportation all posting gains. In its latest report, the General Authority for Statistics noted that the biggest annual rise cam»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Macron and Tusk meet in Poland to discuss European defence

Poland: French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are meeting Monday in the north of Poland to strengthen defence cooperation in the face of Russian threats and weakening US commitment to Europe. The meeting is the first since the two countries signed a treaty of friend»»»

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Business-review 3h

Klass Wagen opens its 12th local office in Romania at Târgu Mureș Airport

Klass Wagen continues its expansion strategy in the Romanian market by opening a new office in Târgu Mureș, near Transylvania International Airport, the investment being part of the company’s broader regional development plan. The decision comes at a favourable time for the local market, marked by »»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Construction of modern cableway completed at Ala-Too Resort - | 24.KG

Construction of a cableway at the Ala-Too Resort tourist complex has been completed. The developers reported. According to them, the cableway is undergoing a trial run and testing. The infrastructure includes three stations for the operation and management of the cableway. The length of the facilit»»»

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UPI 3h

Iran claims drone strikes on U.S. Navy, peace talks hang in balance - UPI.com

The 965-foot-long Iranian container ship Touska, seen here in 2017 after it ran aground off Hong Kong's main island, remained in the custody of the U.S. Navy on Monday after it was boarded and seized by U.S. Marines. File photo by Jerome Favre/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- Iran said that it carried out dro»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

 EFSD raises Kyrgyzstan’s economic growth forecast for 2026 - | 24.KG

Analysts at the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) have revised upward their macroeconomic outlook for Kyrgyzstan. The country’s GDP is now expected to grow by 8.3 percent in 2026, reaching approximately 2,334.8 trillion soms. Economic growth and fiscal stimulus The main driver »»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Edi Rama on Kathimerini: Plato, Fortunes and the Chimarra

Edi Rama is already in his 13th year as prime minister, but some of the open questions in the relations between the two countries remain the same and unchanged. A few days before his arrival in Greece for the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (April 22-25), Rama spoke to "K" about Greek-Albanian relations»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Opposition Files Criminal Complaints Against Police Officials

Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Monday described a group of protesters arrested during the April 17 demonstration as “unconquerable heroes,” as tensions escalate between Albania’s opposition and law enforcement authorities. The individuals were detained in flagrante by police after allegedly »»»

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Business-review 4h

BR Analysis | Stagflation risk prompting investor caution in Romania

Stagflation is considered to be a growing risk for the Romanian economy this year, as the country has already entered a technical recession while facing additional challenges on the energy front, as prices could soar over the ongoing Middle East conflict. By Ovidiu Poșircă Iulian Lolea, chief econo»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Eco-action for Earth Day: KOICA and JICA strengthen ties through K-culture - | 24.KG

On April 18, 2026, the event «Volunteering for Earth» was held in Bishkek, dedicated to Earth Day, observed on April 22. It brought together approximately 70 participants from international cooperation programs. The event was jointly organized by World Friends Korea volunteers, Japan International »»»

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France24 5h

Spotlight - Up to the job? FBI chief Kash Patel's 'questionable' conduct

A detailed report by The Atlantic's Sarah Fitzpatrick raises many questions over the alleged excessive drinking and erratic behaviour of FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel has described the allegations as "fake news" and is threatening to take legal action against the publications. FRANCE 24's Gav»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Minister launches 2026–2030 strategy of Aman to strengthen social protection in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Board of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi has inaugurated the new 2026–2030 strategy of the Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman). The strategy marks a new phase of»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Sadyr Japarov calls small HPPs strategically important area of energy sector - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the launch ceremony of Sokuluk and Tuyuk small hydropower plants (HPPs) in Sokuluk district of Chui region. In his speech, he emphasized the country’s consistent policy of increasing the share of renewable energy sources. «The construction of small»»»

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DW 5h

How China is reshaping the global chip industry

BusinessChinaHow China is reshaping the global chip industryNik MartinUS curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "good‑enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Briton in Russia Revives Soviet-Era Watches for Luxury Market

When David Henderson-Stewart first visited Russia's Raketa watch factory, its few remaining watchmakers were huddled in winter coats over vintage equipment. The British former lawyer knew nothing about watches, but his love of Soviet design led him to see potential in the ailing enterprise, which o»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

 Zhogorku Kenesh committee rejects new Construction Law - | 24.KG

The Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy, Architecture, and Construction of Kyrgyzstan has rejected the draft law «On the Fundamentals of Urban Development, Architectural, and Construction Activities.» Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and »»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Kyrgyzstan urges Moody’s to upgrade sovereign credit rating - | 24.KG

Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Sydykov, met with analysts from Moody’s during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, the Kyrgyz side proposed that »»»

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Tanjug 5h

Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3811

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3811 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Russian Army Launches Retaliatory Strike on Ukraine Military-Industrial Targets - MoD

The Russia Army carried out a retaliatory group strike on facilities of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex, as well as transport and airfield infrastructure used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. “Over the past 24 hours, in response to Ukra»»»

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MIA 5h

Dimitrieska-Kochoska meets IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li: Government’s reform and fiscal stability commitments reaffirmed

Washington, 19 April 2026 (MIA) - Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska, as part of her participation in the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., held a meeting with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li. At the meeting, the government’s commitment to further fiscal consolida»»»

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UPI 6h

Two arrested in London synagogue arson case amid terrorism probe - UPI.com

Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes (C) and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for counterterrorism, speak to reporters Sunday outside Kenton United Synagogue in London, Britain, on Sunday. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Police/Release April 20 (UPI) »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Endowments ministry inaugurates Abdullah bin Khabbab Mosque in Al Wakrah

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, opened the Abdullah Bin Khabbab Mosque in Al Wakrah City. It is located on a large land area of ​​3631 square meters, and attached to the mosque is a house for the imam and a residence for the muezzin. The »»»

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24 News Agency 6h

National competition for young manaschi to be held in Bishkek - | 24.KG

The Kyrgyz National Theater Manas will hold a national competition to identify and support talented young manaschi. The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, the main goal of the competition is to popularize national values through the great epic Manas, as »»»

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24 News Agency 6h

 Growth in fixed capital investment registered in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic continues its systematic work to implement measures aimed at increasing investment, boosting confidence among international and domestic investors, improving the investment climate, and creating a sustainable investment regul»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Oil prices jump on Iran war escalation but stocks up on peace hope

Hong Kong: Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it, citing the United States' blockade of its ports. However, lingering hopes for a deal to end the seven-week crisis contin»»»

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24 News Agency 6h

Teacher in Tokmok suspected of raping 13-year-old schoolgirl - | 24.KG

A teacher in Tokmok is suspected of raping a 13-year-old schoolgirl. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region confirmed this information. According to the department, on April 10, police received a report that physics teacher A.A., 21, raped a schoolgirl, 13, at a secondary school in »»»

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