Naharnet 15m

Xi floats proposal to promote Middle East peace

Chinese President Xi Jinping floated a four-point proposal for promoting Middle East peace during a meeting Tuesday with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported. Xi’s proposal calls for upholding the principle of reg»»»

Naharnet 20m

Israel says 250 Hezbollah members killed on April 8, Safa says all were civilians

Israel's military said Monday that a massive wave of strikes in Lebanon last week killed five Hezbollah commanders, as well as more than 250 of the group's fighters. The Lebanese health ministry has said Wednesday's attacks killed more than 350 people in total and wounded more than 1,200. Israel ha»»»

UPI 21m

Seoul shares rise nearly 3 pct, approaching 6,000 level on eased Middle East tensions - UPI.com

South Korean stocks rose nearly 3 percent Tuesday to inch toward the 6,000-point mark on hopes for renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The local currency sharply gained against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 159.13 points, or 2.74 perc»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Saudi Arabia Boosts Water Efficiency with Over $26.7 Billion in Investments Since 2018

Saudi Arabia has invested about SAR100 billion ($26.7 billion) in its water sector since 2018, as part of its National Water Strategy to improve efficiency and sustainability while expanding private sector participation in line with Vision 2030. Deputy Minister for Water at the Ministry of Environm»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Report: US, Iranian Teams Could Return to Islamabad for Peace Talks This Week

Negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said on Tuesday, days after the highest-level talks between the two countries in decades ended without a breakthrough. A source involved in the talks said a date was not yet decided, but both countries co»»»

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Gulf News 22m

New toll gates installed on Dubai-Abu Dhabi highways

Abu Dhabi’s ‘Darb’ toll system is expanding to other external roads in the emirate, and new gates have been installed at strategic locations. The toll gates, installed by the Department of Transport under Abu Dhabi Municipality, operating as Abu Dhabi Mobility, have come up in areas such as Ghantoo»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Spain to start mass regularisation of undocumented migrants: PM

Madrid: Spain will on Tuesday approve a decree expected to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants, said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who has bucked a European trend cracking down on irregular immigration. Cabinet will pass the measure "that begins the extraordinary regularisation process »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 32m

EUR 1 Mln Seized So Far in Police Operations against Vote Buying, Online Ring Is Dismantled

A total of EUR 1 million has been seized in police operations against vote buying, Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a social media post Tuesday. In an earlier post, he said that an online ring for vote-buying has been dismantled. Kandev wrote: "It is EUR 1 million, with whi»»»

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Naharnet 32m

Israel summons Italy envoy over comments on Lebanon attacks

Israel summoned Italy's ambassador Monday to protest after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israel's "unacceptable attacks" on civilians in Lebanon during a visit to Beirut, an Italian diplomatic source said. Tajani, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government, visited Be»»»

UPI 33m

S. Korea dispatches envoys to Algeria, Libya for alternative supply chains amid Mideast crisis: FM - UPI.com

President Lee Jae Myung (R) asks Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) a question during a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that the foreign ministry has dispatched envoys to Algeria and Libya and plans to send another envoy to the»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

Iraq Hands Over Two Cleared ISIS Suspects to US, Finland

Iraq's judiciary said Tuesday it had handed over two detained foreigners, from Finland and the United States, to their countries after finding that had not been ISIS group members. Many prisons in Iraq are packed with ISIS suspects. In February, the United States completed the transfer of 5,700 ISI»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

UN Official: War Pushes Seven in 10 Sudanese Into Poverty

Around seven in 10 people in Sudan are now living in poverty, a senior UN official told AFP on Tuesday, nearly twice as many as before the war between the army and paramilitary forces broke out three years ago. "Before the war, we were probably looking (at) around 38 percent of people living in pov»»»

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Gulf News 34m

How Dubai is strengthening senior citizens’ role with new 'Thukher Club' in Al Khawaneej

Dubai: Dubai has taken another step towards enhancing the quality of life of senior citizens with the inauguration of a new branch of the 'Thukher Club' in Al Khawaneej. Launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister a»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

QSE index opens higher

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, gaining 49.53 points, or 0.47%, to reach 10,674 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by most sectors. Market data showed gains in the Real Estate sector by (+1.06), Consumer Goods and Services»»»

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24 News Agency 40m

President: By 2028, there will be no old schools left in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated that all schools built in the 1960s and 1970s and currently in a dilapidated condition will be fully renovated or rebuilt by September 2028. He made the announcement during a meeting with residents of Alai district. According to the head of state, Kyrgyz»»»

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TAP 41m

Head of state stresses close correlation between social stability and political stability

Tunis, April 14, (TAP)- President Kais Saïed had a meeting with Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri on Monday afternoon at Carthage Palace to discuss national matters.The meeting focused on assessing the overall situation in Tunisia, reads a...»»»

Gulf News 44m

DMCC hits 26,000 firms as tech takes the lead in 2025

Dubai: DMCC added more than 2,300 companies in 2025, bringing its total membership to more than 26,000. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Growth over the past year was driven by rising demand from global markets and the continued expansion of DMCC’s sector-focused ecosys»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Caretaker Minister Mladenova Says JEREMIE Strategy Opens Four Investment Windows to 2035

Bulgaria's new JEREMIE investment strategy through 2035 will operate through four investment windows designed to address key and clearly identified market gaps, caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Irena Mladenova said on Tuesday at the opening of the JEREMIE Bulgaria: New Opportunities foru»»»

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Libya Herald 44m

Breakthrough expected in LD-dollar FX market: Central Bank launches comprehensive cash sales plan and distributes US$ 1 billion to banks

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced a comprehensive package of new measures to regulate the foreign exchange market, ahead of an expanded meeting with commercial bank managers. The meeting aimed to establish implementation mechanisms that ensure smooth sales and enhance transparency. The news»»»

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Naharnet 44m

Germany's Merz urges Netanyahu to end Lebanon fighting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to end fighting in southern Lebanon and engage in direct peace talks with the Lebanese government, a spokesman said. Merz also expressed his "grave concern" about developments in the Palestinian territories i»»»

Al Awsat 45m

Xi Calls for Tighter Ties to Spain in Face of Global ‘Chaos’

China's President Xi Jinping warned against a return to the "law of the jungle" in international relations and called for closer economic ties with Spain as he met Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media. The meeting of the two leaders comes on the secon»»»

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Gulf News 46m

UAE court awards family Dh1.1m after fatal medical negligence ruling

A Dubai court has ordered a doctor and a hospital to jointly pay Dh1.1 million in compensation to a husband and his two daughters following the death of a patient due to medical negligence after gastric sleeve surgery. The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance found both defendants liable after the w»»»

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Gulf News 57m

IEA: Global crude oil demand set for sharpest quarterly crash since Covid

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global oil demand is headed for its "steepest" quarterly drop since the Covid shock, with the agency’s outlook pointing to weakening consumption in April and the second quarter as trade tensions and softer economic momentum hit fuel use. An OPEC+ report, m»»»

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Naharnet 58m

War-weary Lebanese weigh giving talks with Israel a chance

From his small shop in Beirut, facing a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, Qassem Saad said he was exhausted by repeated Israeli wars on Lebanon, and hoped negotiations could end decades of suffering. "We know that Israel will remain an enemy to us, but we are tired," 49-year-old Saad, who»»»

Al Manar 58m

The latest operation by Islamic Resistance targeted Israeli settlement of Misgav Am with a salvo of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The latest operation by Islamic Resistance targeted Israeli settlement of Misgav Am with a salvo of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media state»»»

Al Awsat 59m

Australia to Spend Billions on Drones as Warfare Changes

Australia will boost spending on drones by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion) in response to shifts in warfare seen in the Middle East, Defense Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday. Australia's vast coastline and small population have spurred a focus on developing large autonomous submarines and fig»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Big Nafis changes: unlimited child support, new salary perks for Emiratis

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced sweeping enhancements to the Nafis Program, following its extension through 2040. The reforms introduce expanded financial benefits, broader eligibility, and new mechanisms aimed at strengthening family stability, boosting Emirati work»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Novo Nordisk signs deal with OpenAI to develop new drugs

Copenhagen: Danish pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, announced Tuesday a "strategic partnership" with OpenAI to accelerate the development of new medications. Like other drugmakers, Novo Nordisk is banking heavily on artificial intellige»»»

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Novinite 1h

“Energy Lockdown”? Expert says Europe and Bulgaria Could Face Covid-Style Restrictions

Energy expert Boyan Rashev has warned that Europe could be moving toward what he described as an “energy lockdown” scenario if fuel supply pressures continue to worsen, drawing parallels with restrictions seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking on Nova TV’s “Hello, Bulgaria,” he suggested that »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters have carried out 5 operations against Israeli targets so far on Tuesday: Hezbollah Military Media statements - 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 have carried out 5 operations against Israeli targets so far on Tuesday: Hezbollah Military Media statements 14»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Trump’s Blockade of Hormuz Strait to Have Severe Economic Implications

The global economy enters a new stage of uncertainty as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces began implementing a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports. US President Donald Trump ordered the naval blockade after marathon peace talks with Iran in Islamabad,»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

China’s Exports Slowed in March While Imports Soared

China's exports grew at a slower pace last month after starting the year with a surge, official data showed Tuesday, as the global economy reels from war in the Middle East. The world's second-largest economy produced a record-breaking trade surplus last year at $1.2 trillion. Booming overseas ship»»»

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RT 1h

Wind power is not the harmless energy source liberals said it was

They may appear to be innocuous – even elegant – on the landscape as they collect power from the currents, but wind turbines have their own set of problems that environmentalists wish to ignore due to their eco-virtue-signaling. As environmentalists look at a sprawling field of wind turbines as ‘go»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE updates remote learning assessment

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has announced changes to the assessment method for certain subjects delivered through distance learning, confirming that the adjustments will not affect students’ final results. According to the ministry, the revised mechanism applies to subjects classified under th»»»

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TAP 1h

Rainy weather on Tuesday

Tunis, April 14 (TAP) – The weather on Tuesday will be heavily cloudy with scattered rain, occasionally thundery, over the north, center, and locally the south. Rainfall will at times be heavy and in significant amounts, especially in the far...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Why Islamabad’s Serena Hotel is suddenly in the global spotlight after high-level talks

Dubai: Tucked away in one of Pakistan's most scenic pockets, the highly discreet Islamabad Serena Hotel has long been known as a quiet luxury escape. But in recent days, the five-star property (located close to the diplomatic enclave and key government institutions) has found itself at the centre o»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s new investment law to be approved soon

The Committee of Economic Affairs in the House of Representatives has finalized its review of the long awaited new investment law, Mohamed Khodeir, Head of General Authority for Investment (GAFI) said, noting that the committee has discussed all clauses in the law with him throughout the previous p»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan plans to adopt UAE experience to speed up economic development - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan intends to adopt the experience of the United Arab Emirates in implementing reforms through the Government Accelerators program. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated during a meeting with World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde. According to th»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington

Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for U.S.-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem called for the talks to be scrapped before they even began, describing them as "f»»»

Gulf News 1h

Pakistan proposes new US–Iran talks as Vance, Trump signal progress

Pakistani officials said on Tuesday that Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, even as senior US leaders signalled cautious optimism following the latest negotiations. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan seeks to join World Bank’s AgriConnect initiative - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan has recorded significant growth in its food processing industry, with production increasing by 30.1 percent in 2025. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated during a meeting with Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani. Acco»»»

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Sana 1h

EU petition to suspend Israel agreement passes 1 million signatures

Brussels, April 14 (SANA) A European citizens’ initiative calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has surpassed one million signatures, clearing the threshold required for formal review by the European Commission. Data from the European Citizens’ Initiative platform shows »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Australia to a Muted Welcome

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans' affairs. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their trip at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, where they took part in an activity in the »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Al-Hosh, Qalawai, Burj Qalawai and Aitit - 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 in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Al-Hosh, Qalawai, Burj Qalawai and Aitit 14-04-2026 10:32 AM Latest News»»»

Al Manar 1h

Reuters cites sources: US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Reuters cites sources: US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week 14-04-2026 10:26 AM Latest News Urgent News Ha»»»

Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shells: statement 47 - 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 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shells: statement »»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE court orders two salesmen to repay Dh1.4 million after gold theft

Two sales employees have been ordered to repay more than Dh1.4 million after embezzling gold entrusted to them by their employer, according to a Dubai court ruling. The pair, who worked for a gold trading company, were tasked with selling shipments of gold weighing 13.5 kilograms and collecting the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How UAE startups can survive uncertainty: Smart cuts, key protections, and priorities

When cash flow tightens, instinct often swings between panic and paralysis. But according to founders and operators on the frontlines, the difference between startups that stall and those that stabilise is what they choose to protect. Here’s a sharp, founder-led breakdown of how to rethink costs wi»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Romania posts 4.5 pct decline in March car output

Romania's car production fell by 4.5% in March this year compared with the same month of 2025, according to data released by the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACAROM).In March 2026, a total of 48,175 cars were produced nationwide, down from 50,463 in the same month last year. Of th»»»

Actmedia 1h

Infrastructure: Number of train passengers dropped by 9.1% in 2025

The number of passengers travelling by train in 2025 was 64.371 millions, lower by 9,1% against 2024, according to data cetralized by the National Statistics Institute. According to the mentioned source, passenger trips dropped by 10.3% last year. The volume recorded by the railway transport of goo»»»