RT 10m

US Republicans face backlash over Virginia KKK mailers

A Republican-aligned political group has been accused of sending leaflets featuring Ku Klux Klan imagery to voters in Virginia ahead of a high-stakes referendum. The Washington Post has suggested that the campaign primarily targets black voters. The mailers, reportedly distributed in recent weeks b»»»

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Gulf News 21m

US-Iran ceasefire: Pakistan to issue visas on arrival ahead of talks

Pakistan announced on Friday it would issue visas on arrival for those travelling to Islamabad for the Iran–US talks, signalling strong international media interest in the high-level diplomatic engagement. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Visa faci»»»

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24 News Agency 24m

CAFA U17 Championship: Kyrgyzstan’s football team loses to Tajikistan - | 24.KG

The national youth football team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Tajikistan at the CAFA U17 Championship in Tashkent. The Kyrgyz Football Union reported. The match score was 0-4. Earlier, the Kyrgyz team defeated Afghanistan (2-1), but then lost to Uzbekistan (1-2). After two matches, the team of Kyrgyzstan »»»

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24 News Agency 36m

Kyrgyzstani Meerim Zhumanazarova — Asian Wrestling Champion - | 24.KG

Meerim Zhumanazarova won a gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek. The UWW website says. In the final of the 68-kilogram weight class, the athlete defeated Miwa Morikawa from Japan 2-1. Sezim Zhumanazarova and Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy lost their bouts for bronze medals.»»»

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Gulf News 45m

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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Gulf News 1h

Is UAE in for a stormy week? Rain, thunder and dust forecast continues

Rain accompanied by thunder and lightning was reported overnight in parts of the UAE, as unsettled weather continues across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The unstable conditions are expected to persist, with convective cloud formation bringing further chances o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Trump Handed the Arab Gulf to Iran – Ya Libnan

Share: From Reagan’s resolve to today’s drift—how a war meant to tame Tehran left it controlling Hormuz and dictating Gulf security- The Arab Gulf has rarely looked this vulnerable. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board What was presented as a war to weaken Iran has done the opposite. Instead of isolating»»»

Gulf News 3h

Trump insists: Only one set of Iran's 10-point proposal acceptable to the US, lashes out at 'fraudsters'

US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump lashes out at 'fraudsters': Only one set of Iran's 10-point proposed terms acceptable to the US

US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»

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UPI 4h

White House: Ballroom is needed for protection of Trump family - UPI.com

President Donald Trump showed off a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a White House meeting. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- The Trump administration on Thursday made the case that th»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Indian expat in Dubai casts two votes in Kerala Assembly Election 2026

Dubai: While millions of Keralites headed to polling booths across the state on Thursday, one Indian expat in the UAE did something that raised eyebrows and then smiles. Dubai resident Babu MC cast not one, but two votes in the Kerala Assembly Election 2026. And every bit of it was legal. Babu, who»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire: Netanyahu – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on the disa»»»

Gulf News 4h

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands. The South American country, which is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of l»»»

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UPI 5h

Gen Z steadily using AI, but skepticism rising, Gallup reports - UPI.com

Although people in Generation Z -- those born between 1997 and 2012 -- continue to use artificial intelligence tools at a steady clip, there is growing skepticism among people in their teens and 20s about the benefits and harms of the technology. File Photo by Wu Hao/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- Use of»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar’s 4 officials among record 170 named for FIFA World Cup

Tribune News Network Doha A team of four including referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim from Qatar have been named among a record 170 match officials for 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the decisive rounds of the AFC Champions League. FIFA on Thursday named 52 referees for the World Cup in summer, including Pola»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar hosts high-level panel on Gulf security amid global shifts

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a panel discussion on transformations in regional security in the Gulf amid shifting international dynamics. The session was organised by the ministry’s Diplomatic Institute in Doha on Thursday and featured senior diplomats and representatives fro»»»

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UPI 6h

Florida AG Uthmeier to probe OpenAI, ChatGPT role in FSU shooting - UPI.com

Flowers are left near the scene after a gunman shot multiple people on April 17 at Florida State University, in Tallahassee. File Photo by Don Hayes/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced plans Thursday to open investigations into the artificial intelligence plat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Thundery rain and strong winds expected across Qatar this weekend

Tribune News Network DOHA The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the weekend, with thundery rain, strong winds and rough seas expected across the country. Thursday saw partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain, turning thundery in some areas. The Met »»»

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RT 7h

Trump escalates NATO criticism on heels of Rutte visit and Iran war fallout

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over the inaction of European allies during the war with Iran. Trump, according to sources close to bloc chief Mark Rutte who spoke to Bloomberg, has issued an ultimatum to its members demanding a commitment to help secure the Strait of Hormuz “withi»»»

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TAP 7h

Tunisia launches Korea-backed digital customs origin system to boost trade transparency

Tunis, April 10 (TAP) - The Tunisian Customs Authority announced the launch of an integrated electronic origin system project in cooperation with its South Korean counterpart, as part of international cooperation efforts and the push to digitise...»»»

UPI 7h

House Democrats’ effort to limit Trump’s war powers blocked by GOP - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Democrats in both chambers of Congress have sought to pass a war powers resolution in response to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- An effort by House Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's war powers was stymied by Republicans»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

WWII plane salvaged after 81 years underwater in Japan

Kagoshima: The wreckage of a Shidenkai fighter plane of the former Imperial Japanese Navy has been salvaged from the waters where it sank off Kagoshima Prefecture toward the end of World War II. About 400 Shidenkai planes were produced, intended to be a vital element of homeland defense. The nonpro»»»

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UPI 8h

Judge rules that government unlawfully canceled Harvard scientist’s visa - UPI.com

The crest adorns a gate on the campus of Harvard University in Allston, Mass. On Tuesday, a federal judge that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol unlawfully canceled a Harvard researcher's visa after smuggling allegations. File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA-EFE April 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Lebanon Maintains Exclusive Negotiations and State Control of Weapons

In Beirut, Lebanon’s leadership signaled it is moving forward with its decision to keep negotiations in official hands, alongside efforts to place all weapons under state control. The government took a further step by ordering the army and security forces to immediately reinforce full state authori»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday killed more than 300

Lebanon's health ministry said Thursday that Israeli strikes across the country a day before killed more than 300 people and wounded at least 1,150. In a statement, the ministry said "the Israeli enemy's airstrikes yesterday, Wednesday, resulted in a preliminary toll of 303 martyrs and 1,150 wounde»»»

The Peninsula 8h

Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season

Liverpool: Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday. The 32-year-old has made 373 appearances for the club, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League as a k»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Oil prices rise as concerns persist over shipping through Strait of Hormuz

New York: Oil prices rose by about five percent on Thursday, as doubts surrounding the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East raised concerns about continued restrictions on energy flows through the vital Strait of Hormuz, with shipping companies hesitant to resume vessel transit. Brent crude future»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9h

Lewandowski exits Stor9

Robert Lewandowski has exited the troubled marketing agency Stor9, selling his shares for a symbolic 1 złoty after injecting funds to repay creditors. The agency, recently facing financial strain including unpaid invoices and debt collection action, has now been rebranded as Stor.Agency. Lewandowsk»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Saudi suspends operations at key energy sites after Iranian attacks

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of operations at several energy facilities following recent Iranian attacks to Iran, according to a source at the Ministry of Energy. According to Saudi Gazette, the source said that the strikes targeted major refining sites, including SATORP in Juba»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed. The 55-year-old former model's on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, with no e»»»

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RT 9h

Telegram founder Pavel Durov slams Soros-backed ‘globalist’ EU censorship

The EU is relying on non-governmental organizations, bankrolled by billionaire financier George Soros, as well as controlled media to justify its push for more online surveillance and censorship, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has said. On Wednesday, state-owned broadcaster France 24 reported on a st»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Leader: Iran’s Heroic People Definitive Victors in Third Imposed War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader: Iran’s Heroic People Definitive Victors in Third Imposed War 09-04-2026 21:47 PM New Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Say»»»

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UPI 9h

Melania Trump denies any friendship or involvement with Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com

First lady Melania Trump, pictured last month during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House, on Thursday delivered a statement denying a friendship with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in addition to denying that she "was a victim" of his or that he intr»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Paris has even made a ham sandwich chic

Paris, France: From bistro counters to luxury hotels, the humble Parisian ham sandwich or "jambon beurre" has undergone a dramatic luxury makeover. Once the no-frills lunch of hurried, cash-strapped workers, the humble ham and butter baguette has in recent years become a gourmet classic. When he wa»»»

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UPI 9h

Mexico's Sheinbaum defends energy shift to cut reliance on U.S. gas - UPI.com

“Mexico must guarantee its sovereignty. And a fundamental part of sovereignty is energy sovereignty,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reiterated. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signaled a major shift in the country's energy policy aimed at r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Qatar's four officials among record 170 match officials named for 2026 FIFA World Cup

DOHA: A team of four, including referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim from Qatar have been named among a record 170 match officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the decisive rounds of the AFC Champions League. FIFA on Thursday named 52 referees for the World Cup in the summer, including Poland's Szymon»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE convenes Industrial Resilience Forum

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has convened the Industrial Resilience and Supply Chain Continuity Forum in Abu Dhabi, bringing together ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, and financial institutions to accelerate coordinated responses to mounting global trade an»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Al Habtoor Group launches Dh5 billion commercial tower in Dubai

Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has announced plans to develop a new commercial tower within Al Habtoor City in Dubai, with an investment exceeding Dh5 billion. The project forms part of the group’s broader expansion strategy in the UAE, as it continues to strengthen its footprint in key sectors acros»»»

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RT 10h

Bondi won’t testify on Epstein files, Justice Department says

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Donald Trump last week, will not be required to testify about her handling of the investigation into late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department (DOJ) has announced. In a letter explaining the decisi»»»

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UPI 10h

Argentina approves Glacier Law reform, opens protected areas to mining - UPI.com

A demonstrator faces off with police officers during a protest against Glacier Law reform near Congress in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approved Thursday a reform of the Glacier Law that loosens environmental protect»»»

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Ya Libnan 10h

Iran betrayed Hezbollah and Hamas—Lebanon could be the next Gaza unless it reclaims its sovereignty – Ya Libnan

Share: Tehran chose Hormuz over its proxies—proving once again that its wars are never its own, but fought by others to serve its interests alone By : Ali Hussein- Lebanese Political Analyst If anyone is still confused about whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire deal, Iran’s actions—not its»»»

Kathimerini 10h

Minor accused of raping girl conditionally released

A 17-year-old accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Thessaloniki has been conditionally released after testifying before an investigating magistrate. The minor, who is reportedly from Egypt, denied the charges, claiming the acts took place with the consent of the alleged victim and that he was un»»»

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UPI 10h

Lebanon steps up diplomacy to confirm inclusion in U.S.–Iran cease-fire - UPI.com

People flee from areas the Israeli army has warned could come under attack in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 9 (UPI) -- Lebanese officials engaged Thursday in intensive diplomatic contacts to confirm the country's inclusion in the Pakistan-mediated U.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Lyuben Dilov Jr Donates Nearly 500 Signed Books to Burgas Library, Announces Revival of Graviton Sci-Fi Awards

Writer Lyuben Dilov Jr, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF for Burgas constituency, has donated nearly 500 books, including signed editions, to the Regional Library Peyo K. Yavorov in Burgas, the institution said. The donation includes works by Bulgarian authors such as Dora Gabe, Elisaveta Bagr»»»

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TAP 11h

Start-ups: Tunisia sees remarkable growth, with over 1,450 start-ups to date (CEPEX)

Tunis, April 9 (TAP) - Tunisia is recording remarkable momentum in the start-up sector, with more than 1,450 start-ups to date, including 1,165 certified start-ups and 17 scale-ups (start-ups that have moved beyond the launch stage and entered a...»»»

The Barents Observer 11h

Russian propaganda claims Norway is helping Ukraine prepare attacks on vessels in northern waters

In an apparent attempt to divert attention from GUGI’s failed North Sea operation, the Kremlin’s propaganda outlet TASS on Thursday accused Norway of assisting Ukraine in preparing attacks on Russian vessels in the Barents and Norwegian Seas. “The criminal Kyiv regime, with the assistance of milita»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Measles Cases Registered in Bulgaria Reach 101

A total of 101 cases of measles have been registered in Bulgaria, the Health Ministry announced on Facebook on Thursday. The cases have been reported in five regions of the country. The biggest number of cases have been registered in Vratsa - 80. Twelve cases have been reported in the Pleven Region»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

MoCI takes action against central market over pricing, fraud violations

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has recorded three violations at a central market involving pricing non-compliance, commercial fraud, and misleading practices. In a statement on social media, the Ministry said that legal measures have been taken against the Al Sailiya Cent»»»

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UPI 11h

UAE oil chief Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber: 'The Strait of Hormuz is not open' - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber arrives at the COP28 Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 30, 2023. As CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, he said the Strait of Hormuz is not unconditionally open. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- The Strait of Hormuz is not »»»

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