Gulf News 18m

Travel demand, soaring jet fuel costs could keep airfares high for months

Dubai: Travel demand, high jet fuel costs and limited flight capacity are pushing airfares sharply higher — and prices may stay elevated for months, aviation experts say. Passengers flying out of the UAE are already feeling the impact, with last-minute ticket prices surging far beyond pre-war level»»»

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BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Asian stocks extend gains on Iran talks optimism, markets watch next move closely

Dubai: Asian equities climbed on Friday, extending their first weekly gain since the Middle East conflict began, with investors leaning into optimism ahead of planned US-Iran talks this weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8%, whi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Team Qatar ready for European Le Mans Series season opener in Barcelona

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar GT will launch its 2026 campaign in the European Le Mans Series, with the opening round scheduled at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from April 10 to 12. The team arrived in Barcelona last week to take part in the official Prologue pre-season test. The sessions served as »»»

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BNE 2h

Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato that includes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

EU paid €2.88bn for Russian Arctic LNG in first quarter

The EU paid an estimated €2.88bn ($3.33bn) to Russia for liquefied natural gas from the Yamal Arctic LNG project, majority owned by Novatek (NVTK.MM), in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis of shipping data published by campaign group Urgewald on April 10. The payments were driven in p»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Peru vote puts new Senate, not presidency, at centre of democracy battle

With polls set to open on April 12, Peru enters its most consequential vote in a generation, defined less by who wins the presidency than by who controls a brand-new Senate — and whether democratic institutions can survive the candidates now vying to lead them. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

EU paid €2.88bn for Russian Arctic LNG in first quarter

The EU paid an estimated €2.88bn ($3.33bn) to Russia for liquefied natural gas from the Yamal Arctic LNG project, majority owned by Novatek (NVTK.MM), in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis of shipping data published by campaign group Urgewald on April 10. The payments were driven in p»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

EU paid €2.88bn for Russian Arctic LNG in first quarter

The EU paid an estimated €2.88bn ($3.33bn) to Russia for liquefied natural gas from the Yamal Arctic LNG project, majority owned by Novatek (NVTK.MM), in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis of shipping data published by campaign group Urgewald on April 10. The payments were driven in p»»»

intellinews.com
Al Awsat 3h

OPEC Chief Stresses Commitment to Support Market Stability

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has reiterated the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ commitment to support market stability and emphasized the need for long-term investment in all energies to meet expected future demand growth. Al Ghais spoke on Thursday at the 16th High-Le»»»

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France24 4h

Trump, Vance support for Hungary's Orban is not 'meddling' in upcoming vote, says US envoy

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's endorsement of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban does not constitute "meddling" in Hungary's parliamentary elections, the US ambassador to the EU said on Thursday. Trump last month said nationalist Orban had his "complete and total" s»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

Gulyás: “Hungary’s energy supply is secure despite growing risks”

Minister Gergely Gulyás said Hungary’s energy supply remains stable despite mounting external risks, while also addressing a leaked recording involving opposition leader Péter Magyar. Speaking at the Government Info press conference alongside government spokesperson Eszter Vitályos, Minister Gulyás»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai Police help bust notorious ‘Lyons Clan’ in major global crime crackdown

Dubai: In a major international operation underscoring sustained efforts to combat money laundering and transnational organised crime, Dubai Police, in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Interior, played a pivotal role in dismantling the “Lyons Clan”, one of the most violent criminal organisatio»»»

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RT 11h

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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The Peninsula 12h

Arab League commends EU's efforts to support Palestinian people

Cairo: The Arab League on Thursday commended the efforts exerted by the European Union (EU) in advancing the Middle East peace process and working towards the implementation of the two-state solution, in addition to the various forms of support it provides to the Palestinian people, particularly in»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

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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RT 13h

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»»»

rt.com
Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Supreme Court Will Proceed with Gurov's Incompatibility Appeal Case

By a final ruling issued on Thursday, Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) left without consideration two motions entered by the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) in a case concerning Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov. A duplicate copy of the ruling will»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 15h

European Development Bank Unveils 5 Bn Euros for War-hit Economies

The European development bank said Thursday it was unlocking five billion euros ($5.9 bn) to help shore up economies hit by the Middle East war. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it will "deploy EUR5 billion in 2026 in economies impacted by Middle East conflict". The »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Caretaker Regional Minister Meets Protesting Road Assistance Operators

Caretaker Regional Development Minister Nikolay Naydenov met with representatives of the Association of Specialized Road Assistance Providers in Bulgaria, who staged a protest earlier on Thursday, the ministry's press office said. Naydenov said the Road Infrastructure Agency is responsible for buil»»»

bta.bg
RT 16h

The battle for Hungary: How the election became a US-EU battleground

Not so long ago, US President Donald Trump openly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12. From a diplomatic standpoint, urging citizens of another country to vote for a specific candidate is contentious, to say the least.»»»

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The Budapest Times 16h

Orbán: We will never allow anyone to blackmail Hungary

At a campaign rally in Sopron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a speech centered on national sovereignty, economic security, and the stakes of the upcoming election, presenting the vote as a decisive choice about Hungary’s future. Opening his remarks, Prime Minister Orbán stressed that the ca»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition

Paris, France: The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year's edition on Thursday packed with historical dramas, "gentleness" and even football, with the absence of major Hollywood studios set to dial down the American razzle-dazzle of previous editions. Festival director Thi»»»

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Novinite 17h

The Power of Knowledge Lies in Its Use

Dr. Boyko Takov: Analytical and empirical results from ongoing projects constitute a solid information base A significant number of projects are implemented in Bulgaria every year, financed through European programs, the national budget, and various other international sources. They are developed a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

MRF Alerts European Institutions, US Congress Over Alleged Interior Ministry Electoral Interference

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has notified European institutions and the US Congress of alleged gross interference by Bulgaria's Interior Ministry in the electoral process ahead of the April 19 parliamentary elections, the party said on Thursday. The signals call for an investigation i»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 18h

Germany's Merz: We Do Not Want NATO to Split over US-Iran War

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want US-Iran war to place any further strain on relations between the United States and its European NATO partners. "We do not want – I do not want – NATO to split. NATO is a guarantor of our security, including and above all in Europe," »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18h

Supreme Court Will Not Withdraw Preliminary Ruling Request to European Court in Gurov's Incompatibility Case

By a final ruling issued on Thursday, Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) left without consideration two motions entered by the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), for withdrawing a preliminary ruling request to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a ca»»»

bta.bg
UPI 18h

4 migrants killed, 42 rescued after boat sinks in English Channel - UPI.com

Four people were killed and at least 42 others were rescued after a small boat carrying asylum seekers attempting to get to England went down off the coast of northern France near Boulogne. File photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- Four people were killed and at least 42 others were rescue»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

EU lawmakers want to tax Big Tech to fund budget

Brussels, Belgium: EU lawmakers on Thursday demanded a European Union-wide tax on the world's biggest tech companies to help fund the 27-country bloc's next seven-year budget. The EU is facing one of its biggest battles this year over the 2028-2034 budget, which the executive set at two trillion eu»»»

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Kathimerini 18h

Drive to feed air-dropped rabies vaccines to foxes in the wild

A campaign to inoculate wild foxes against rabies through air-dropped, vaccine-laced baits will start at the end of April, authorities said Thursday, warning members of the public to seek medical assistance if they touch the baits. The Rural Development Ministry said the annual oral vaccination cam»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

Sova Harris Poll: Six Political Forces to Enter Next Parliament

Six formations are certain to enter the next parliament, according to a nationally representative poll conducted by Sova Harris. It was taken between April 2 and 6, 2026, among 800 adult Bulgarian citizens using standardized face-to-face interviews at respondents’ homes. The survey was commissioned»»»

bta.bg
Tanjug 19h

Vucevic: Serbia needs social peace, we do not understand those refusing discussions

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Milos Vucevic said on Thursday the party did not understand people who were advocating early parliamentary elections but were refusing to discuss them and other topics with the Serbian president, and noted that Serbia needed social peace. "We do not»»»

tanjug.rs
Business-review 19h

Wolf Theiss advised U-Power Group on acquisition of CERVA Group

Working alongside Italian law firm Legance, the Wolf Theiss team provided fully integrated, cross‑border legal support, coordinating all aspects of the transaction – including corporate, financing and competition – across six jurisdictions: Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slov»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Middle East airspace warning extended: Airlines halt flights amid rising tensions

Dubai: Europe’s aviation safety watchdog has extended its warning to airlines to avoid large parts of the Middle East airspace until April 24, amid the ongoing regional crisis. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), keeping restr»»»

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Tanjug 19h

NBS keeps key policy rate at 5.75 pct

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to retain the key policy rate at 5.75 pct and keep the deposit and lending facility rates at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively. "When making the decision, the Executive Board was mainly guided by actual and expected in»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Calls for US-Iran truce to extend to Lebanon after Israeli strikes

Beirut, Lebanon: Calls were mounting on Thursday for the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people. US President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the Middle East war after agreei»»»

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Naharnet 20h

Israel dismisses mounting calls to add Lebanon to US-Iran ceasefire

Israel vowed more strikes against Hezbollah on Thursday, dismissing mounting international demands that the fragile truce between the United States and Iran in the Gulf be expanded to cover the war in Lebanon. At least 203 people were killed and 1,000 wounded in the latest strikes, the Lebanese hea»»»

The Peninsula 20h

EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigation

Brussels, Belgium: The EU said Thursday that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured with “no payment or toll whatsoever”, after Iran suggested it could charge for letting ships through. A full reopening of the vital Gulf waterway remains a key point of contention as talks are»»»

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Naharnet 20h

Calls for US-Iran truce to extend to Lebanon after Israeli strikes

Calls were mounting on Thursday for the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the Middle East war after agreeing a two-week»»»

UPI 20h

Oil prices poised to breach $100 level as Iran cease-fire fears mount - UPI.com

Fuel prices a gas station in Prague after the government of the Czech Republic responded to soaring oil prices with a cap on fuel distributors' margins and a cut in diesel excise duty. A daily cap on maximum diesel and petrol prices which retailers must adhere to was due to follow. Photo by Martin »»»

upi.com
Al Majalla 20h

In a leaderless system, these men now govern Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran’s Supreme Leader after his father was killed in a US-Israeli strike on 28 February, but has yet to appear in public, and is believed to have been injured in the strike, which also killed several other members of his close family. Yet despite his absence, the Iran»»»

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