DW 11m

How farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfall

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesHow farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfallJosh AxelrodThe war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops? https://p.dw.com/p/5BqbIWhat can farmers do when fer»»»

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DW 11m

Hormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategy

ConflictsJapanHormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategyJulian Ryall in TokyoThe Strait of Hormuz blockade has shaken Tokyo and Seoul, highlighting their dependence on maritime trade for essential goods including food and fuel. https://p.dw.com/p/5CaNZJapan gets more than 90% of it»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

NASA Unveils New Space Telescope to Give 'Atlas of the Universe'

NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how many could b»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Extreme Heat Threatens Global Food Systems, UN Agencies Warn

Extreme heat is pushing global agrifood systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods and health of more than a billion people, according to a new report by the UN's food and weather agencies. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (»»»

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Gulf News 13m

RAK Police alert drivers to fake insurance ads online

Ras Al Khaimah: Motorists in the UAE are being urged to stay vigilant after Ras Al Khaimah Police warned of a surge in fake car insurance advertisements circulating on social media. The authority said the scams are designed to deceive vehicle owners and drivers by offering unrealistically low insur»»»

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Gulf News 13m

Abu Dhabi's new HR regulations tighten rules on government appointments and promotions

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Government Enablement in Abu Dhabi has issued the Executive Regulations of Law No. (8) of 2025 concerning Human Resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The regulations outline a set of conditions and controls governing employee selection, appointment, and promotion, ensu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17m

Prosecutors Chamber Asks Deputy Prosecutor General Stefanova to Take Over as Acting Prosecutor General

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber unanimously decided on Wednesday to ask Deputy Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova to grant her consent to be designated acting prosecutor general. The decision comes in the wake of Borislav Sarafov's resignation as acting prosecutor general ea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 29m

Customs Officers at Sofia Airport Seize 42 Types of Medicines from India

Over 7,800 tablets and more than six kilograms of powdered substances were found by customs officers of the Sofia Customs Territorial Directorate in the luggage of passengers arriving from India, the Customs Agency reported on Wednesday. At around 9:00 a.m. on April 16, customs officers at the Sofi»»»

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TAP 29m

SNJT mourns death of Journalist Mounir Mounastiri

Tunis, April 21 (TAP) — The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of journalist Mounir Mounastiri, who died on Tuesday after a long illness.In a statement, the SNJT said the late journalist worked...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 41m

Bulgarian Medical Association Concerned over Lack of Staff for New Outpatient Doctors’ Offices in Remote Areas

The Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) expressed its concern about the lack of staff for the upcoming opening of 100 new outpatient clinics in the country as stated in a position of the professional organization, published on the BMA website on Wednesday. In their statement, BMA says that they sup»»»

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TAP 43m

Foggy weather Wednesday morning

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) —The weather will be foggy near the northeastern coasts in the morning, with passing clouds over the rest of the regions. These clouds will gradually become thicker in the afternoon over the western highlands of the north and...»»»

Al Awsat 48m

Specialized Tour at Berlin Zoo Brings Joy to People Living with Dementia

Christel Krueger peered through thick glass and murky water at the Berlin Zoo, staring in awe at a mother hippopotamus and her child sleeping on a sandbar. Krueger, 86, and her daughter were on a specialized zoo tour last month for people who live with dementia that was organized by Malteser Deutsc»»»

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Al Awsat 48m

Macarons Used to Bore Me, Says French Pioneer Pierre Herme

Pierre Herme, the French master of macarons, says he was inspired to build his multi-country empire selling the sugary French treats by a desire to reinvent an object he felt was boring. Starting out his career aged 14, he discovered macarons, two halves of light almond biscuit separated by a sugar»»»

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UPI 49m

Florida executes man who killed neighbor during burglary - UPI.com

Chadwick Scott Willacy, 56, was executed by Florida on Tuesday evening for the 1990 murder of 56-year-old Marlys Sather. Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections/Website April 22 (UPI) -- Florida has executed a 58-year-old death row inmate convicted of killing his neighbor who had come h»»»

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Arab News 49m

Saudi construction costs rise 2% as equipment, labor drive gains

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Construction Cost Index recorded a 2 percent year-on-year increase in March, driven largely by higher equipment rental and labor expenses, with both residential and non-residential segments posting gains. According to a report released by the General Authority for Statistics,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms: We Accept Election Result with Political Integrity, Trust Is Earned Through Consistency

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) said on Wednesday in a Facebook post that "the result of the April 19 elections is clear. We accept this result with political integrity and with the clear understanding that trust is earned through consistency, character, and effective work." "The ARF was»»»

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Arab News 57m

Ukraine has asked Turkiye to host a Zelensky-Putin meeting, FM says

KYIV: Ukraine has asked Turkiye to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and ​Russian President Vladimir Putin, its top diplomat said, as Kyiv seeks to reinvigorate stalling peace talks.“We asked the Turks about it, we asked some other capitals,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in»»»

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Naharnet 1h

UK inflation rises in March as prices at pump spike higher after Iran war

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to a three-month hig»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai in talks to expand fuel stations to ease congestion, improve traffic flow

Dubai: Dubai is in talks to expand its network of retail fuel outlets to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at filling stations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviewed the plan during its 93rd meeting, cha»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Turns Off Dollar Tap to Squeeze Iraq Over Iran-Backed Militias

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has suspended shipments of US dollars to Iraq and frozen select security cooperation programs, stepping up pressure on Baghdad to clamp down on Iran-backed militias, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Iraqi and American officials. Following the 2003 invasi»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Hezbollah buries fighters killed in war with Israel in Kfar Sir

Hezbollah held a mass funeral in south Lebanon's Kfar Sir on Tuesday for more than a dozen fighters killed during more than six weeks of war with Israel. The ceremony came after Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on Friday announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran-backed Hezbol»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israeli strike on West Bekaa kills one despite truce

An Israeli strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy dr»»»

The Peninsula 1h

4 injured, including child, after Russian residential building partially collapses following Ukrainian attack

Moscow: Four people, including a child, were injured when part of a residential building collapsed in a Ukrainian attack on the Samara region of Russia. Russian news channel (Russia Today) reported that Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike at dawn today, causing part of a residential building i»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russian Drones Strike Ukraine’s Odesa Port, Kill Railway Worker in South, Deputy PM Says

Russian drones attacked infrastructure in Ukraine's Black Sea Odesa port overnight, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Wednesday. Berths, warehouses, railway infrastructure and port operators' facilities were damaged in the assault, Kuleba ‌wrote on Telegram. The ‌hold of a ‌cargo ⁠ship w»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UK Inflation Jumps in March as Middle East War Propels Energy Prices

Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. "In»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Strike on Lebanon's Bekaa Kills One Despite Truce

An Israeli drone strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and injured two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy drone at daw»»»

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Gulf News 1h

DMCC bets big on Uptown Dubai with new twin office towers

Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced the launch of new commercial towers in Uptown Dubai, adding more than 560,000 square feet of luxury office space as demand from finance and technology firms gathers pace. The twin developments — One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place — will take»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Global Village Dubai reopens: What’s new, what’s back, and what to eat and ride

There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Charting a Course Through the US Tariffs Ripple Effect

As the dust settles from the latest economic upheaval triggered by the US under President Trump’s administration, the world finds itself grappling with unprecedented market volatility and investor panic. The sweeping tariffs on imports from over 180 countries have set off a chain reaction of econom»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Pakistan Receives Additional $1 Billion from Saudi Arabia Under $3 Billion Package

Pakistan’s central bank said Tuesday it had received $1 billion from Saudi Arabia’s finance ministry as a second tranche of a recently agreed $3 billion deposit package between the two countries. In a post on its official X account, the State Bank of Pakistan said the funds were credited on April 2»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Ukraine Has Asked Türkiye to Host a Zelenskiy-Putin Meeting, FM Says

Ukraine asked Türkiye to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, its top diplomat said, as ‌Kyiv seeks to ‌reinvigorate stalling ‌peace ⁠talks. Foreign Minister Andrii ⁠Sybiha said Ukraine would be ready to consider any place other than ⁠Bela»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Destroys Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon to Prevent Residents’ Return

Israel is escalating its campaign in southern Lebanon beyond direct military operations, pursuing what Lebanese officials describe as a systematic destruction of infrastructure, particularly in villages along the so-called “Yellow Line.” Hospitals, schools, and water, electricity and telecommunicat»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Pentagon Intel Believes Iran Retains Considerable Military Might - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US intelligence believes Iran has retained significant military might, despite America's assetions that Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities have been eliminated, NBC News reports, citing US lawmakers. The intelligence data contradicts statements by Pentagon chief Pete Heg»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast

Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war. The morning attack by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump s»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold drops again — but global prices are rising. Here's why it is happening

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai dropped sharply on Wednesday morning as markets reacted to easing geopolitical tensions following a US move to extend a ceasefire with Iran. Spot gold rose 1.48 per cent to $4,770.01 per ounce, as of 11:07 am UAE time, after falling to its lowest level since ​April 13 on»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kyiv shooting sparks gun ownership debate iof n Ukraine

KYIV: The killing of seven people by a gunman in Kyiv has ignited debate in Ukraine over who should be allowed to carry weapons --with many pushing for a loosening of the country’s strict gun laws.The motive of the shooter who was born in Moscow, lived in eastern Ukraine, and opened fire with a reg»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, April 22: Zacarias Moussaoui pleads guilty to Sept. 11, 2001, attacks - UPI.com

On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui, the only man charged in the United States in connection with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 8 | Courtroom artist Andrea Shepard leaves the courtroom after Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty to co»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

‘YoC with Canada, Mexico: A platform for diplomacy’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s 2026 Year of Culture (YoC) with Canada and Mexico is emerging as a dynamic platform for international cultural diplomacy, fostering long-term partnerships and people-to-people connections, according to Years of Culture Advisor on Latin American Affairs, Mohammed Al Kuwari. Spea»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli strike on West Bekaa kills one despite truce

An Israeli strike on Lebanon's Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, despite an ongoing truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. "One person was killed and two others were wounded as a result of an attack carried out by an enemy dr»»»

MIA 2h

Macedonia and Kazakhstan sign two agreements on strengthening economic cooperation

Skopje, 20 April 2026 (MIA) - Macedonia and Kazakhstan signed Monday an agreement on setting up a bilateral business council and a memorandum for promotion of trade and economic cooperation, aimed at strengthening economic ties and increasing trade exchange. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and F»»»

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Arab News 2h

Oil prices barely moved as investors assess outlook for US-Iran peace talks

TOKYO: Oil prices were largely flat on ​Wednesday after rising about $1 at the start of Asian trading, with investors assessing the outlook for ‌US-Iran peace talks following the US extension of a ceasefire. Brent crude futures were up 3 cents, or 0.02 percent, at $98.51 a barrel at 07:38 a.m. Saud»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UK inflation jumps in March as Mideast war fuels energy prices

London: Britain's annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3 percent in March as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices surging, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index increased from 3.0 percent in the 12 months to February, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. "»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

OpenAI develops image generation for ChatGPT

Washington: OpenAI, a leading AI research company, announced a new update to its image generation mechanism in ChatGPT, adding what the company describes as "thinking capabilities," enabling online search and the creation of a set of related images based on just one command. The update is based on »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UDC posts QR71m net profit on revenues of QR459m in Q1

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting net profit of QR71m on revenues of QR459m. The net profit attributable to the»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

GWC Group closes Q1 with QR33.7m net profit in full delivery of plan

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, released its financial performance data for the first quarter of 2026 following a Board of Directors meeting held yesterday and chaired by GWC G»»»

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Actmedia 2h

The 5th edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit takes place in Bucharest on Wednesday

The Employers' Organisation of Renewable Energy Producers in Romania (PATRES) and Creative Communications are organising the 5th edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit, at the Palace of Parliament, on April 22-23.According to the organisers, the B2B event dedicated to solar energy in Romania »»»

Actmedia 2h

Survey: 80% of employers say AI will not affect hiring over two years

Around 80% of employers believe that the development of artificial intelligence will not affect hiring volumes over the next two years, although they expect to seek candidates with different skills than those currently in demand, according to a survey conducted by an online recruitment platform.Fou»»»

Actmedia 2h

National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta takes over operator of Giurgiulesti Port

The National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanta has taken over the company ICS Danube Logistics, the operator of the Giurgiulesti Port, a strategic investment for Romania, with regional and European stakes, announced on Tuesday the Minister of Transport, Ciprian Serban."I am glad that »»»

Actmedia 2h

Over 20 Romanian companies showcased innovative defence solutions at Romanian Industry Days at NATO HQ in Brussels

'More than 20 Romanian companies have presented innovative defence solutions to NATO agencies and, as of today, have open doors to a market worth billions of euros,' said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, at the Romanian Industry Days event held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, the M»»»

Actmedia 2h

Stock market down over 2pct as 10-year government bond yields up 50 basis points

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) continued its decline in Tuesday's trading session, which closed with a total turnover of approximately 121.7 million lei (23.9 million euros), up from 88 million lei (17.26 million euros) in the previous session.The main index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, BET»»»