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Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston

Washington, United States: Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA's control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon. As the backup astronaut for the mission, Gibbons trained alongside Americans Christina Koch, Vi»»»

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France24 5m

Middle East war live: Trump ‘not at all’ concerned about possible war crimes as Iran deadline looms

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “not at all” concerned about the risk of committing war crimes in Iran if he targets Iranian bridges and power plants, given that key infrastructure is usually off-limits even during wartime. Trump warned the country could be “taken out in one »»»

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Gulf News 6m

How the UAE is defying the Strait of Hormuz shutdown to power the nation

Dubai: The UAE has sufficient and diversified energy sources to meet all of its domestic needs, even amid regional tensions, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, stressing that the country is well positioned to safeguard energy security for residents and businesses. Spea»»»

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24 News Agency 7m

Youth Forum to be held in Manas city - | 24.KG

The Youth Forum Kiyalymdagy Kyrgyzstan: Jalal-Abad will be held in Manas. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy reported. The main goal of the event is to unite young leaders in the region, support their ideas, and create conditions for development in e»»»

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24 News Agency 7m

Taxes on petroleum products proposed to be abolished in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to consider curbing the rise in prices for fuels and lubricants by temporarily abolishing taxes and excise duties. Kanatbek Eshatov, head of the Association of Oil Traders, stated. According to him, wholesale prices have recently increased by 25–30 percent. Under curre»»»

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Sana 7m

Energy minister says new holding companies restructure and boost Syria’s energy sector

Damascus, April 7 (SANA) Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir said newly issued presidential decrees establishing holding companies in the energy sector mark a strategic step toward restructuring governance and improving institutional performance amid global shifts. In a post on X, al-Bashir descr»»»

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Al Awsat 7m

Majid Khademi: Brief Tenure at Helm of Embattled IRGC Intelligence Ends in Assassination

Majid Khademi’s rise to the top of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence apparatus was as abrupt as his fall. During the 12-day war in June 2025, Khademi was appointed head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization following the killing of his predecessor, Mohammad Kazemi, at a time when»»»

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24 News Agency 19m

Ikhtiyar Nishonov wins gold at International Boxing Tournament in Turkey - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstani Ikhtiyar Nishonov won gold at an International Boxing Tournament in Turkey. The Ahmet Cömert Bosphorus International Boxing Tournament concluded in Istanbul. Ikhtiyar Nishonov competed in the 70-kilogram weight class and had four fights, defeating opponents from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Germ»»»

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Kathimerini 25m

Delays plague illegal construction case on Milos

Removal of construction materials at Kaminia on the idyllic island of Milos began only days ago, despite a missed Environment Ministry deadline and delays approved by local planning authorities. Meanwhile, two illegal structures have expanded along a recently opened illegal road linked to the hotel»»»

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Novinite 28m

Italian Mafia-Linked Waste Scheme Reaches Bulgaria, Five Nationals Investigated

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the illegal export of hazardous waste to Eastern Europe, with five Bulgarian nationals among those under scrutiny. The case centers on an Italian company accused of mislabeling waste shipments bound for Bulgaria »»»

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Gulf News 28m

Verdant Partners expands strategic advisory platform from the UAE

Verdant Partners, a Dubai-headquartered strategic advisory firm, has announced the expansion of its platform to support international businesses with market entry, capital structuring, and cross-border execution across the Middle East. The firm has worked across mergers and acquisitions, capital ra»»»

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24 News Agency 31m

IIHF World Championship: Kyrgyzstan defeats Bulgaria - | 24.KG

The national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan defeated Bulgaria at the IIHF World Championship in Division II (Group B), stats.iihf.com reports. The score was 5-3. Mamed Seifulov scored two goals, while Dmitry Popov, Alexander Titov, and Abdumalik Sapitov each scored one. After the first round, the Kyrgyz»»»

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Al Manar 35m

Al-Manar correspondents across south Lebanon report Israeli shelling of a number of towns including Shebaa, Sidiqine, Wadi Al-Hujeir, Touline, Aytaroun and the outskirts of Wadi Al-Slouqi - 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 correspondents across south Lebanon report Israeli shelling of a number of towns including Shebaa, Sidiqine, Wadi Al-Hujeir, Touli»»»

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US Stops Israel’s Plan to Drag Syria to War on Hezbollah

Political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that Washington stopped Israel from striking the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, as well as a plan to drag Damascus into the war against Hezbollah. Israel radio said that the American administration stopped Israel from bombing the crossing sh»»»

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Al Manar 47m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, at 08:00, Kiryat Shmona settlement for the second time with a rocket barrage: 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 Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, at 08:00, Kiryat Shmona settlement for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 5 »»»

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Strong performance in banks, industrials and transport lifts QSE index to 10,346 level

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 185.84 points or 1.83% to close at 10,346.22 points yesterday helped by interest from investors. The index concluded Sunday’s trading at 10,160.38 points. During yesterday’s session the volume of shares traded stood at 185,316,100 from 77,047»»»

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Novinite 55m

Easter Skiing in Bulgaria: Bansko Opens with Deep Snow and Discounted Lift Passes

The ski zone above Bansko is set to welcome visitors during the Easter holidays with exceptional late-season conditions, as snow cover near Todorka Peak has reached close to three meters. The resort will operate at full capacity, with all slopes and lifts open, offering favorable conditions for bot»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Handball: Al Arabi win third Qatar Cup title

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi secured the Qatar Handball Cup for the 2025-2026 season with a hard-fought 31-29 victory over Al Duhail in the final at Al Duhail Sports Hall yesterday. Trailing 13-15 at halftime, Al Arabi staged a second-half comeback to overturn the deficit and claim the two-goal win. Secon»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Minister Greets Medical Professionals on World Health Day

Caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski greeted medical professionals on World Health Day, April 7, wishing them strength and confidence in their most humane mission. The motto of this year's World Health Day is "Together for health. Stand with science”. "It brings together the key factors f»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QSL Cup final rescheduled to April 16

Doha, Qatar: The QSL Cup final between Al Rayyan and Muaither will now be played on April 16 at Stadium 974, with kick-off set for 7pm, the Qatar Stars League announced yesterday. The title clash was originally scheduled for April 17. Al Rayyan, who topped the league stage of the competition, booke»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Shamal in strong position to clinch first QSL title ahead of decisive phase

Doha, Qatar: Following a series of surprising results in the previous round, Al Shamal have moved into a realistic position to challenge for their maiden Qatar Stars League (QSL) title. With a game in hand, Al Shamal know that if they win all three of their remaining matches, they will secure the F»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Police SC clinch Qatar Volleyball Cup title

Doha, Qatar: Police SC were crowned champions of the Qatar Volleyball Cup (2025-2026) after defeating Al Arabi 3-1 in the final, securing their third title in the competition’s history. First Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, alongside Qatar Volleyball Assoc»»»

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DW 1h

Solar is winning the energy race

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesSolar is winning the energy raceGero RueterThe world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside. https://p.dw.com/p/5B3i8Solar power has not only become cheaper, but has been scaled up to create vast sun-driven energy par»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Biggest Annual Health Awards 2026 open nominations with 50+ categories celebrating excellence across UAE & GCC

Dubai: Health Magazine, in partnership with Thumbay Media, has officially opened nominations for the Annual Health Awards 2026 — widely recognised as one of the UAE’s most influential healthcare recognition platforms. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s awards raise the bar ag»»»

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UPI 1h

Video undermines ICE claims of attack during non-fatal shooting of Minneapolis man - UPI.com

Video shows that ICE agents were lying about the shooting of a person in Minneapolis during a Department of Homeland Security operation in that city seeking to crack down on illegal immigration. File Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Video evidence released Monday shows the lead-up to an I»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Bling star Ebraheem Al Samadi on social media backlash over 'football' comment: 'I never targeted anyone'

Dubai: “I never mentioned a name! If someone assumes I’m speaking about them, that’s their problem.” At his villa in Jumeirah, seated at his dining table, Dubai Bling reality show star and UAE businessman Ebraheem Al Samadi is exactly what you expect: larger-than-life, disarmingly warm, and entirel»»»

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Novinite 1h

PP Leaders Tell Bulgarians in Istanbul: “We Will Fix Roads, Schools and Bring People Back Home”

The leadership of “We Continue the Change” (PP), including Asen Vassilev and deputy chairman Nikolai Denkov, met with Bulgarian emigrants in Istanbul, alongside PP-DB list leaders from Shumen and Kardzhali, Aylin Pehlivanova and Sebahatin Gökçe. The gathering drew a large audience, with the hall re»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain closed over Iranian threats as Trump's deadline nears

Riyadh: The major traffic artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said Tuesday, following the issuance of security alerts in the area. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."The»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanese Army Frustrates Strife Interpretations of Israeli Attack on Metn Apartment, Underlines Restraint and Responsibility

Instead of denouncing the Israeli aggression on an apartment in Ain Saadeh area, Metn, some Lebanese political factions and media outlets got involved in creating and spreading scenarios which claimed that the attack targeted a person who recently hired the apartment. The Lebanese Army issued a sta»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Trade: Jewellery increasingly seen as store of value in 2026, buying decisions more informed

The jewellery market is entering 2026 in a clear phase of maturation, with purchasing decisions increasingly well-informed and jewellery more often seen as a store of value rather than merely an aesthetic accessory, according to an analysis.According to the Magnor analysis, customers are more infor»»»

Actmedia 1h

Infrastructure: Oradea Airport launches new flight to Milan, with two new flights to Rome, Dortmund to follow

Oradea Airport officially inaugurated a direct flight to Milan-Bergamo, the Bihor County Council reported.According to the same source, the new route, operated by Wizz Air, will have two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, offering passengers convenient options for both city-break trips and busi»»»

Actmedia 1h

Cars: Electric vehicle registrations, up 152pct in March

Registrations of new passenger cars in Romania increased 4.7% in March this year compared with the same period in 2025, while the "fully electric" segment recorded a surge of 152%, according to preliminary data the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Importers (APIA).According to data centr»»»

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Agriculture: Romania to export more than one million sheep to Algeria in 2027

Algeria has officially expressed its intention to import from Romania, during 2027, a volume exceeding one million sheep, including, for the first time, sheep carcasses, the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) informs.'A central element of the new trade strategy is the d»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Blasts Heard Near Erbil Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan as Factions Threaten US Interests

Two blasts were heard near Erbil's airport, which hosts advisers from the US-led anti-ISIS coalition, in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said on Monday. Some hours earlier, air defense systems downed four missiles headed towards the US consulate in Erbil, a security source told »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Gold Ticks Down as Trump's Iran Deadline Keeps Markets Cautious

Gold ticked down on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold edged 0.2% lower to $4,638.30 per ounce by 0539 GMT, while US gold futures for June delivery fell 0.4% to $4,664, said Reuters. "Everyone »»»

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Actmedia 1h

The leu appreciated against major currencies on Monday

The national currency appreciated on Monday, relative to the euro which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.0961 lei, dropping by 0.17 bani (-0.03%) against the previous quotation of 5.0978 lei.The value of the leu also rose against the dollar, with the U.S. currency trading a»»»

Actmedia 1h

OPIA: Romania has allocated 2.45pct of GDP for defence spending, should reach for 5pct

Romania has allocated an extremely important percentage for defence spending, which today reached 2.45% of GDP, but we need to continue investing in order to reach 5%, Rasvan Pircalabescu, chairman of Romania's Defence Industry Employers' Organisation (OPIA), said on Monday at a conference that cel»»»

Actmedia 1h

Minister of Energy: Petromidia Refinery is operating at maximum capacity

The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan wrote on his social media page on Monday."The Petromidia refinery, operated by Rompetrol, has resumed its activity and is operating at maximum capacity for Roma»»»

Actmedia 1h

President Dan: Romania has no fuel supply issues amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Romania is not currently facing any fuel supply difficulties, and companies in the sector are purchasing at prices aligned with the international market, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, according to the Presidential Administration.The head of state met on Monday with Prime Minister Ilie Boloj»»»

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France's Macron expected in Romania in early May

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Romania in in early May, according to official sources.On December 9, 2025, Romania's President Nicusor Dan announced Macron had confirmed that he would pay a visit to Romania in 2026."I invited President Macron and he confirmed a visit to Romania in »»»

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Donald Trump will not attend the B9 summit in Bucharest, but the U.S. may be represented by Marco Rubio

According to some sources, the American president, Donald Trump informed the Romanian authorities in an official letter that he will not take part in the B9 summit which will be in Bucharest. Even so, the United States intends to be represented at the event, possibly through the State Secretary Mar»»»

Actmedia 1h

Defence Ministry warns about new drone attacks near Romanian border

Romania's Ministry of National Defence (MApN) has informed that on Tuesday morning Russian Federation forces conducted a new series of drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, near the border with Romania, in the northern area of Tulcea County.According to MApN, the National Military Co»»»

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Safari Shop & Drive: Cars handed over to third raffle draw winners

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Doha, has handed over the cars to the winners of the third raffle draw of its mega promotion, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars. The cars were presented to the winners at a ceremony held on April 6 at Safari Mall. The winner»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QRCS to distribute 8,875 food parcels to poor people in Sudan

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is proceeding with the Qatari humanitarian aid programme for the people of Sudan, with a new batch of food aid launched in cooperation with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), for the benefit of poor and affected families in three states. Held in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Awqaf receives cash endowment worth QR200,000

Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Endowers’ Affairs at the General Directorate of Endowments, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has received a new cash endowment valued at QR200,000 from a benefactor in support of the “Relief of Distress” endowment fund, part of the Waqf Fund for Righteous»»»

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UPI 1h

Indianapolis city councilor's home shot at; 'No data centers' note found - UPI.com

April 7 (UPI) -- An Indianapolis city councilor said a gunman shot more than a dozen rounds at his home, seemingly over a proposed data center for the city. In a statement distributed by the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday, the councilor, Ron Gibson, said his front door was shot 13 times»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Records 1.5 Billion Euro Budget Deficit in March, Highest in 15 Years

Data released by the Ministry of Finance, covering budget execution for February 2026 and preliminary estimates for March 2026, indicate a marked deterioration in Bulgaria’s fiscal position. Additional comparative analysis published by the Fiscal Council highlights the figures in the context of an »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

IMF: Middle East War Means 'All Roads' Lead to Higher Prices, Slower Growth

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. The war has triggered the worst-ever disruption in global ener»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar launches ‘Legal Path to Labour Market’ to empower national law graduates

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Labour, has launched the “Legal Path to the Labour Market 2026” initiative to prepare qualified Qatari legal cadres for seamless integration into the public and priva»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Vodafone Qatar introduces new portfolio of business mobile and fixed plans

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of Business Mobile and Fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices. The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unlimited and Bus»»»

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