Kathimerini 7m

3 Turkish nationals sentenced over shooting targeting Greek intelligence officer

A mixed jury court in Edessa, northern Greece, has handed prison sentences ranging from six to 11 years to three Turkish nationals convicted in a May 2025 shooting incident targeting an officer of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) in Tagarades, Thessaloniki. The court found the 50-year-o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7m

PM Gurov: Caretaker Cabinet Will Withstand Attacks, Stay United

The caretaker Government will continue to act with decency, responsibility, and as a unified team, regardless of how many directions the attacks come from, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at the start of the Cabinet's weekly meeting on Wednesday. "There is no doubt these days that the ca»»»

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Naharnet 11m

Yemen’s Houthis claim joint attack with Iran and Hezbollah on Israel

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack targeting Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the Houthis since they entered the Middle East war. The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen said Wednesday they fir»»»

Naharnet 11m

Lebanon denounces Israel's 'clear intention' for new occupation

Lebanon denounced what it called Israel's plans for "a new occupation of Lebanese territory" on Tuesday, after Israel said it would establish a "security zone" in the country. Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa said the remarks by his counterpart Israel Katz were "no longer mere threats"»»»

Novinite 16m

Bulgaria's Interior Minister: Vote-Buying Parties Won’t Be Named Until After Elections

Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev said he is not in a position to publicly name the political parties involved in vote-buying at this stage, but indicated that such information could be disclosed once the elections are over. Speaking on BNT, he suggested that certain political formations clearly»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Saudi Women Help Steady Unemployment at End of 2025

In a sign of the profound changes reshaping Saudi Arabia’s labor market, Saudi women emerged as a key factor in keeping unemployment stable at the end of 2025, helped by higher economic participation and growing job opportunities across a range of vital sectors. The labor force participation rate f»»»

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RT 18m

Charlie Kirk bullet not linked to alleged killer Robinson’s rifle, lawyers say

Investigators could not match the bullet that killed conservative influencer Charlie Kirk to the rifle used by his alleged assassin, lawyers for the suspect have claimed. The accused killer’s defense team is using this fact to push for a delayed trial. Tyler Robinson’s lawyers said in a recent cour»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Interior Minister Says Prosecution Service Is ‘Major Absentee’ in Key Petyo Petrov, Martin Bojanov, Petrohan Cases

The prosecution service is the major absentee in the cases involving Petyo “the Euro” Petrov, Martin “the Notary” Bojanov, and the Petrohan case, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told the Bulgarian National Television on Wednesday. He again stated that Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova h»»»

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Naharnet 23m

Yemen's Houthis claim joint Iran-Hezbollah attack on Israel

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack targeting Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the Houthis since they entered the Middle East war. The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen said Wednesday they fir»»»

Naharnet 23m

Seven killed, 24 wounded in Israeli strikes on Khaldeh and Beirut's Jnah

Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people, as Israel's military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah members. The health ministry said an Israeli raid early Wednesday in the Jnah area, which borders Hezbollah's stronghold in the southern suburbs of»»»

The Peninsula 26m

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar intercepts missiles, one hits QatarEnergy oil tanker

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Defence Ministry confirmed that three cruise missiles were launched from Iran with the armed forces intercepting two, while one hit an oil tanker in the country's territorial waters. Stay tuned for more updates ---------------------------------- 10:35am Doha Time Qatar Airways »»»

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Al Awsat 29m

Gold slides 14% in March Despite War, Testing Safe-Haven Status

Gold defied its traditional role as a crisis hedge in March, posting its steepest monthly fall since October 2008. The metal dropped more than 14% over the month - its sharpest decline in over 17 years - despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, prompting questions about whether »»»

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Gulf News 32m

Philippines extends visa relief for stranded foreigners amid Middle East conflict

Dubai: The Philippines has extended its visa relief programme for foreign nationals stranded due to the ongoing developments in the Middle East, offering them temporary legal stay without fines or penalties. Philippine justice secretary Fredderick Vida has signed department order 219, extending the»»»

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BNE 34m

Africa’s ports and airlines gain as Red Sea crisis reshapes global trade routes

Some African economies are winners from the Iran war. From Kenya to Nigeria, they are registering sharp gains in trade, aviation and energy revenues as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts traditional shipping and air corridors, cutting traffic through the Red Sea and Strait of Hor»»»

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BNE 34m

Africa’s ports and airlines gain as Red Sea crisis reshapes global trade routes

Some African economies are winners from the Iran war. From Kenya to Nigeria, they are registering sharp gains in trade, aviation and energy revenues as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts traditional shipping and air corridors, cutting traffic through the Red Sea and Strait of Hor»»»

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BNE 34m

Africa’s ports and airlines gain as Red Sea crisis reshapes global trade routes

Some African economies are winners from the Iran war. From Kenya to Nigeria, they are registering sharp gains in trade, aviation and energy revenues as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts traditional shipping and air corridors, cutting traffic through the Red Sea and Strait of Hor»»»

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BNE 34m

Africa’s ports and airlines gain as Red Sea crisis reshapes global trade routes

Some African economies are winners from the Iran war. From Kenya to Nigeria, they are registering sharp gains in trade, aviation and energy revenues as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts traditional shipping and air corridors, cutting traffic through the Red Sea and Strait of Hor»»»

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BNE 34m

Africa’s ports and airlines gain as Red Sea crisis reshapes global trade routes

Some African economies are winners from the Iran war. From Kenya to Nigeria, they are registering sharp gains in trade, aviation and energy revenues as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts traditional shipping and air corridors, cutting traffic through the Red Sea and Strait of Hor»»»

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Al Manar 40m

Islamic Resistance fighters have been fiercely clashing with Israeli enemy forces in the vicinity of the fortress in the town of Shamaa, using light and medium weapons. Simultaneously, the enemy forces were targeted with rockets and artillery shells. The fighters targeted a military vehicle with a guided missile, scoring a direct hit. Clashes are still ongoing: statement 3 - 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 been fiercely clashing with Israeli enemy forces in the vicinity of the fortress in the town of Shamaa, us»»»

Al Manar 40m

Israeli media: Iran launched 9 ballistic missiles at ‘Israel’ since this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Iran launched 9 ballistic missiles at ‘Israel’ since this morning 01-04-2026 10:33 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media:»»»

Al Awsat 41m

Official: Yemen’s Arabian Sea Ports Poised to Become Global Logistics Hubs

A Yemeni maritime official said ports along the Arabian Sea are capable of becoming global logistics hubs, citing their competitive advantages and capacity to handle various types of commercial vessels, particularly container ships and general cargo vessels, as well as dry and liquid bulk carriers.»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Qatar Airways further revises flight schedules to more than 120 destinations

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to, and from, Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline’s global network. All flights to, and from, Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corrido»»»

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France24 57m

US judge orders suspension of Trump's White House ballroom construction

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million White House ballroom after demolition of the East Wing, ruling the project cannot proceed without congressional approval. US District Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction sought by a pr»»»

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France24 57m

Artemis 2: What to know about first crewed Moon mission in half a century

NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts circling around the Moon in humanity's first crewed lunar mission since 1972 – and the first to feature a woman. Its main goal is to prepare for the return of boots on the Moon in 2028. Here's what to know about the highly anticipated mission»»»

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France24 1h

‘Blatantly racist’: Death penalty law among 'worst legislation' in Israeli parliamentary history

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Bentzi Sykora, Policy Director at ‏Zulat for Equality and Human Rights. He observes profound tension within Israeli democracy, a moment shaped by trauma, political opportunism, and a struggle over constitutional values. As Policy Director of the Zulat Institute, »»»

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France24 1h

As US pursues 'maximalist demands', Iran relies on four decades of asymmetric warfare

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project & International Crisis Group Senior Advisor. He examines the evolving dynamics of the confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran. Military escalation risks triggering systemic regional and global consequences, while »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Macron Lauds Europe’s ‘Predictability’ in Seeming Contrast to Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during a visit to Japan on Wednesday, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump. The US president lashed out at France on Tuesday, writing on social media tha»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Yemen's Houthis Claim 3rd Missile Attack Targeting Israel

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack against Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the militias since they entered the Middle East war. Earlier on Wednesday, Israel's military said its air defense»»»

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France24 1h

Macron arrives in Japan on visit dominated by economic consequences of Iran war

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday arrived in Japan for a visit expected to be dominated by the economic fallout of the Middle East war. France and Japan have said they stand ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure the stability of global energy markets. French President Emmanuel »»»

france24.com
UPI 1h

On This Day, April 1: Hitler imprisoned for Beer Hall Putsch - UPI.com

On April 1, 1924, Adolf Hitler was sent to prison for five years after failing to take over Germany by force in the unsuccessful "Beer Hall Putsch." 1 of 5 | The defendants in the Beer Hall Putsch trial pose for a photo in Munich, Germany, on the last day of the trial, April 1, 1924. From left are »»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria's Acting PM Signed the Right Agreement at the Wrong Time for All the Wrong Reasons

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov flew to Kyiv, signed a 10-year defense cooperation agreement with Volodymyr Zelensky, and flew back. On paper, a straightforward show of solidarity with real strategic substance. In practice, he attached enough additional baggage to the visit to hand nearly every»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Hidden seismic faults found beneath Saronic Gulf

Scientists have uncovered new active seismic faults beneath the Saronic Gulf, along with underwater landslides that signal ongoing seismic activity, according to research conducted under the Saronicos Project. The initiative, funded by the Athanasios Laskaridis Foundation, examines the seafloor’s s»»»

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Actmedia 1h

World Bank supports Romania with development policy loan worth 650 million USD

The World Bank's (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved on Monday a Development Policy Loan (DPL) worth 650 million USD, designed to support Romanian Government's efforts to strengthen fiscal sustainability, boost the development of private sector and foster job creation, according to a release»»»

Actmedia 1h

NBR: Quarterly reference index for consumer loands 5.58% per annum

The reference index for consumer loans (IRCC) stands at 5.58% per annum, down from the 5.68% per annum index published three months ago, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Bank of Romania (NBR).The index is calculated as the arithmetic average of the daily interest rates of inter»»»

Actmedia 1h

Government: Capping of markup for basic foods extended until June 30

The Government adopted, on Tuesday, the Emergency Ordinance aimed at extending the cap on markup for basic foods until June 30.The emergency ordinance amends Emergency Ordinance 67/2023, the Government spokesperson Ioana Nadina Dogioiu said."Basically, it is about an extension of the capping of the»»»

Actmedia 1h

PM Bolojan meets chief European auditor on good governance, responsible use of fund

Romania's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan had a meeting on Tuesday at the Government House with representatives of the European Court of Auditors, the Court of Auditors of the Republic of Moldova and the Court of Auditors of Romania, who are in Bucharest for an international meeting.Discussions focused»»»

Actmedia 1h

EU Commissioner Minzatu: South-Eastern EU member states, candidate countries need to be more active and more vocal

Countries in South-East Europe that are already EU members, as well as candidate countries, need to play a more active role, become more vocal, and contribute to key directions in economic and political projects for a stronger Europe, Roxana Minzatu, Executive Vice-President of the European Commiss»»»

Actmedia 1h

Albanian PM: Aims to conclude EU accession talks by 2027, join by decade's end

Albania aims to conclude its European Union accession negotiations by 2027 and join the bloc by the end of the decade, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday in Bucharest.Albania and Montenegro are committed to European values, the Albanian prime minister said at the Economist Romania Government R»»»

Actmedia 1h

Moldovan PM: Country hit by energy supply disruptions, river pollution, rising prices

The Republic of Moldova is facing multiple crises triggered by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on Tuesday in Bucharest.The country is affected by rising prices, disruptions to energy supply, river pollution and incursions into its airspace by drones, th»»»

Actmedia 1h

Presidential Administration hosted the roundtable "Addictions in children and adolescents”

Romania cannot afford to lose another child and every child or young person who manages to stay connected to life, to themselves, and to others is a victory not only for a family, but for the entire society, Mirabela Gradinaru said on Tuesday at the roundtable "Addictions in children and adolescent»»»

Actmedia 1h

Romanian Air Force - new Enhanced Air Policing mission in Baltic airspace

The Romanian Air Force began a new Enhanced Air Policing mission in the Baltic airspace on Monday, as part of Romania's commitment to NATO's collective security, the Ministry of National Defence informs on Tuesday.According to a press release sent on Tuesday, the 'Carpathian Vipers' detachment, con»»»

Actmedia 1h

ForMin Toiu attends informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Kyiv

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, reiterated Romania's support for Ukraine, at the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council held in Kiev, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) reported on Tuesday."Minister Oana Toiu reiterated Romania's support for Ukraine, pointing out that Europe»»»

Actmedia 1h

President Dan had a meeting, at Cotroceni Palace, with European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas

Romania still needs to develop its transport infrastructure at the national level, including the completion of three major highway projects, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday.The three projects he mentioned in a Facebook message are the A1 Sibiu-Pitesti, which connects with Central Europe, the »»»

Actmedia 1h

Nicusor Dan , meeting with the president of the European Court of Accounts

President Nicusor Dan received Tony Murphy, the president of the European Court of Accounts at Cotroceni Palace on Tuesday. Tony Murphy is paying an official visit to Romania. On that occasion, the head of state pleaded for the adoption of an ambitious European budget, reflecting present and future»»»

Actmedia 1h

Nicusor Dan receives premier Alexandru Munteanu

President Nicusor Dan assured Moldova's premier Alexandru Munteanu on Tuesday, that the Republic of Moldova can permanently count on Romania's support, either for the accession to EU, ensuring energy security or increasing resilience to hybrid threats. The head of the Romanian state received at Cot»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Trump Lashes Out at France, UK Over their Stance on Iran War

US President Donald Trump has attacked America's allies, particularly France and the UK, over their reluctance to get involved in the Iran war. In a post on his social media company Truth Social, Trump blamed France for being “VERY UNHELPFUL” in the killing of Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamene»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Medics Say 11-Year-Old Wounded After Iran Missile Fire

Israel's emergency medical service said an 11-year-old girl was in serious condition after a missile attack that the military blamed on Iran and police said caused damage at several sites. The military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel"»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Advanced microsurgical spine procedure at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital restores mobility to 56-year-old

Doha, Qatar: The Orthopedic Surgery team at HMC’s Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH), successfully performed a precise microsurgical spinal canal decompression on a 56-year-old patient who had suffered for years from chronic pain and severe difficulty in movement due to spinal canal stenosi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Labour Minister chairs panel on workforce planning

Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee (WPC), H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, chaired yesterday the Committee’s regular meeting, which discussed progress on initiatives and projects under the National Development Strategy for an effective and highly productive workforce. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE launches ‘Basma 15’ initiative to bring Emirates ID services directly to schools

Dubai: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has launched "Basma 15", a proactive government initiative aimed at simplifying identity services for students aged 15 and above by bringing key procedures directly to schools. Under the programme, specialised »»»

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