Al Awsat 27m

Lebanese State Not Seeking Confrontation with Hezbollah but Won’t Be Intimidated, PM Says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not allow itself to be intimidated as it prepares direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to see how »»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Trump has lost the Iran war, but how badly?

The United States has a history of mistaking defeats in war for victories. In 1973, Richard Nixon declared his administration had achieved a “Peace with Honour,” which didn’t betray Washington’s South Vietnamese allies, but barely two years later, Saigon fell. In May 2003, George W Bush announced t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Planning for an Eid Al Adha getaway from UAE? Book now or pay more closer to date

Dubai: Planning for an Eid Al Adha getaway? Book now or pay more as your travel date approaches. That is the clear message from UAE travel agents, as strong demand, limited flight capacity and rising fuel costs combine to keep airfares elevated in the weeks ahead. With Eid expected to fall between »»»

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Arab News 3h

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say

GLASGOW, Scotland: The most serious cyberattacks in the UK are now carried out by hostile nations including Russia, Iran and China, the head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) will say in a speech Wednesday. Richard Horne, the head of the NCSC — part of the U.K’s signals intelligence»»»

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BNE 5h

Middle Corridor in play

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

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BNE 5h

Europeans fear Washington more than Beijing for the first time, Politico reports

For the first time in the history of transatlantic polling, more Europeans view the United States as a threat to their continent than view China in the same light, a seismic shift in public sentiment. A Politico Europ»»»

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UPI 5h

European airline Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights to save money, fuel - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 is filled with supplies as it waits in June 2022 to leave St. Louis-Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. Lufthansa announced Tuesday that it will cut 20,000 flights because of the price of jet fuel. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo April »»»

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France24 5h

More than $71 billion needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of »»»

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France24 5h

A propos - More than $71 billion needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of »»»

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France24 6h

Press Review - 'Lame excuse': British papers not convinced by PM Starmer's Mandelson defence

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 21: British broadsheets and tabloids mock Prime Minister Keir Starmer's address to the House of Commons, in which he defended himself over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal. In France, former PM Gabriel Attal talks about "the love of his life", but a conflict of inte»»»

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France24 6h

EU court finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violates bloc's rules

The European Court of Justice on Tuesday found that Hungary's 2021 anti-LGBTQ law breached EU rules. The judgment provides a test for Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar, who ended Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year domination with a landslide victory in an April 12 election. Hungary's ⁠outgoing g»»»

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France24 6h

Significant 'overlap' between auto industry and arms manufacturing, expert says

The European automobile industry is pivoting from car production to manufacturing combat drones and defense systems as the continent seeks to rearm in the face of Russia's continued threats. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Rico Luman, Senior Economist for Transport and Logistics at ING Bank, e»»»

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France24 6h

Ukraine reopens damaged Druzhba pipeline to unlock €90 billion EU loan

Kyiv said Tuesday it has repaired the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, clearing the last obstacle to a long-delayed €90 billion EU loan. The move forces Ukraine into the uncomfortable position of resuming Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia even as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky presses al»»»

france24.com
BNE 6h

Europeans fear Washington more than Beijing for the first time, Politico reports

For the first time in the history of transatlantic polling, more Europeans view the United States as a threat to their continent than view China in the same light, a seismic shift in public sentiment. A Politico Europ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

The Kazakh fintech Freedom Holding sets its sights on the world

Freedom Holding Corp has undergone a transformation that few could have predicted. It listed on Nasdaq in 2019 as a mid-sized Kazakh brokerage, the first Kazakh brokerage ever to list in the US, yet today it is a $9.6bn fintech platform with operations spanning Central Asia, Europe, the US and the »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Western Balkans risk losing €700mn in EU funds over delayed reforms

The European Union has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700mn in growth package funding unless stalled reforms are accelerated, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported on April 20. European Commissioner»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Western Balkans risk losing €700mn in EU funds over delayed reforms

The European Union has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700mn in growth package funding unless stalled reforms are accelerated, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported on April 20. European Commissioner»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Western Balkans risk losing €700mn in EU funds over delayed reforms

The European Union has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700mn in growth package funding unless stalled reforms are accelerated, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported on April 20. European Commissioner»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Western Balkans risk losing €700mn in EU funds over delayed reforms

The European Union has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700mn in growth package funding unless stalled reforms are accelerated, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported on April 20. European Commissioner»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Western Balkans risk losing €700mn in EU funds over delayed reforms

The European Union has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700mn in growth package funding unless stalled reforms are accelerated, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported on April 20. European Commissioner»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Western Balkans risk losing €700mn in EU funds over delayed reforms

The European Union has warned Western Balkan countries they risk losing more than €700mn in growth package funding unless stalled reforms are accelerated, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported on April 20. European Commissioner»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Putin says Russia "knows how it will end" in Ukraine but will not announce war goals publicly

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow already knew how the war in Ukraine would end but would not make public statements on the outcome, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. The remarks, delivered at a domes»»»

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BNE 6h

Putin says Russia "knows how it will end" in Ukraine but will not announce war goals publicly

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow already knew how the war in Ukraine would end but would not make public statements on the outcome, state news agency TASS reported on April 21. The remarks, delivered at a domes»»»

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Arab News 7h

Brighton crush Chelsea to pile pressure on under-fire Rosenior

BRIGHTON: Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior. Rosenior’s side produced one of their worst performances of a miserable season as Ferdi Kadioglu »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar’s mediation efforts contribute to laying foundation for Palestine peace plan: Al Misnad

QNA Brussels Qatar’s mediation efforts, in close cooperation with Egypt, the United States of America and Turkiye, contributed to laying the foundation for the 20-point peace plan for Palestine, which was later adopted by the United Nations Security Council under Resolution 2803, Minister of State »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Sidra Medicine introduces gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals as one of a limited number of hospitals in the world to administer Casgevy, a groundbreaking, one-time CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy treatment. Casgevy is now available in Qatar for»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Rover finds more building blocks of life on Mars

A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasised, because they could also have fo»»»

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Arab News 8h

Iran war means more orders for US defense giants

NEW YORK: US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world. Earnings Tuesday signaled that 2026 will be another strong year after a robust 2025 in the wake of continuing conflicts in Gaz»»»

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UPI 9h

EU's top court finds Hungary violated law with anti-LGBTQ reforms - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A participant holds a rainbow flag during the gay pride parade in downtown Budapest, Hungary, on July 24, 2021. On Tuesday, the European Union's top court said Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation violated the EU's treaty. File Photo by Szilard Koszticzak/EPA-EFE April 21 (UPI) -- The European»»»

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Sana 10h

EU reaffirms support for Syria, discusses resuming partnership agreement

Luxembourg, Apr.21 (SANA) Kaja Kallas the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said on Tuesday that European Union foreign ministers reiterated their support for Syria’s transitional phase during a meeting held in Brussels. Speaking at a press conference following the meet»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

CTP Poland: Warehouse market changing significantly in Poland

CTP, active in 11 countries with over 14 mln m² of space, is continuing rapid expansion in Poland after surpassing 1 mln m² in 2025. The company targets around 1.5 mln m² and aims to increase its share in new lease agreements. Despite a weaker European economy, Poland remains attractive for logisti»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

Chinese make cheap combustion cars, and Europe has no answers

Europe and Poland’s auto industry lack a clear plan to compete with Chinese carmakers, who are moving faster and adapting more effectively, says Wojciech Drzewiecki of SAMAR. He argues the EU has sent mixed signals by pushing electric vehicles while repeatedly softening deadlines, leaving manufactu»»»

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UPI 10h

Pope Leo marks anniversary of Pope Francis' death with tribute - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage April 15 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The pontiff, who is on an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, spoke about his predecessor, Pope Francis, on Tuesday, the first anniversary of Francis' dea»»»

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Kathimerini 10h

Landmark decree sets protection area rules

Years of planning and regulatory uncertainty have culminated in a comprehensive presidential decree for the island of Gyaros, codifying strict usage protocols for the Aegean island. The decree, signed by the president, caps more than a decade of work based on a LIFE research program, but comes amid»»»

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Arab News 11h

Lula warns will respond after US expels police attache

HANOVER: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday warned he would hit back with reciprocal measures after Washington expelled a Brazilian police attache in the latest spat between the two countries. The leftist leader’s comments came after the United States ordered Commissioner Marc»»»

arabnews.com
Business-review 11h

Colliers: Logistics market is entering an adjustment phase after the record year 2025

In a more positive note, leasing for manufacturing operations saw a much more positive result, Colliers consultants note, explaining that although confidence remains slightly below its usual average, Romania ranks mid-table across Europe, indicating a degree of resilience within the parts of the in»»»

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Business-review 12h

Tavex Romania in 2025: EUR 46 million turnover and 500 kg of gold sold

In 2025, the company recorded a turnover of EUR 46 million from investment gold sales, up approximately 40% compared to EUR 35 million reported in 2024. Overall, Tavex Romania’s total revenues, including all business lines, reached EUR 65 million, compared to EUR 45 million in the previous year. Th»»»

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Arab News 12h

Lula warns will respond after US expels police attache

HANOVER: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday warned he would hit back with reciprocal measures after Washington expelled a Brazilian police attache in the latest spat between the two countries. The leftist leader’s comments came after the United States ordered Commissioner Marc»»»

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Tanjug 12h

Macut, von Beckerath discuss stability of academic community, Serbia-EU cooperation

BELGRADE - At his own initiative, Serbian PM Djuro Macut held an urgent meeting with the head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Andreas von Beckerath on Tuesday to discuss the key issues of stability in the academic community and advancement of cooperation with EU institutions. Ensuring an equal relat»»»

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Arab News 12h

EU launches Armenia mission over fears of Russia vote meddling

LUXEMBOURG: The EU on Tuesday established a mission to help Armenia tackle foreign interference, as Russia is suspected of conducting a growing wave of disinformation ahead of June elections. The vote comes at a pivotal time for the south Caucasus nation, as it looks to reorientate its foreign poli»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE puts gender balance at the core of growth: Eugene Mayne

Gender balance in the UAE is not positioned as a social initiative but embedded as a structural national priority, shaping policy, workforce participation and leadership development across sectors. This aligns inclusion with long-term economic resilience and competitiveness, said Eugene Mayne, Foun»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, Croatia Discuss Need of Consistent Coordination of EU Security Policies

Bulgarian caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky and Croatia's Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlic Radman discussed on Tuesday the situation in the Middle East and the need for consistent coordination of European policies in the field of foreign relations and security. The two m»»»

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RT 12h

Bulgaria is not going ‘pro-Russia’ – the EU is just paranoid

After eight snap elections in five years, Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, a 62-year-old reform-minded pragmatist with much political (he’s a former president) and military (he's also a former general) experience has just managed to gain an absolute majority of seats in the national parliament. It is, accor»»»

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Tanjug 13h

Apostolovic: No suspension of EU funds for Serbia at this time

BRUSSELS - The head of a Serbian operating team for EU accession talks Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's chief negotiator in the talks, said on Tuesday there was no formal European Commission decision at this time on a suspension of EU Growth Plan funds for Serbia, and noted that Serbia wou»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Sidra Medicine introduces Qatar’s first advanced gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease and thalassemia

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals as one of a of a limited number of hospitals in the world, to administer Casgevy, a groundbreaking, one-time CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy treatment. Casgevy is now available in Qatar for patien»»»

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Kathimerini 14h

Coast Guard to liaise with Libyan colleagues on stemming migration to Crete

Greece has sent two senior Coast Guard officials to Libya to try and talk local authorities into helping stem a wave of migration in small boats from the north African country to Crete, the government said Tuesday. Vassilis Kikilias, the minister for maritime affairs, said the two were sent followi»»»

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Tanjug 14h

Macut: Serbian gov't maintains constant communication with EC

BELGRADE - PM Djuro Macut said on Tuesday Serbian ministries and his government maintained constant communication with the European Commission and noted that Serbia was delivering on its commitments under the EU Growth Plan. Addressing MPs at a parliament session, Macut said allegations of a suspen»»»

tanjug.rs
TAP 14h

Tunisia hosts Tunisian-European Forum on Hospitality and Catering, April 21-22

Tunis, April 21, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunis City of Culture is hosting the Tunisian-European Forum on Hospitality and Catering, a two-day event organised by the National Agency for Employment and Self-Employment (ANETI).During the forum, 30 national and...»»»